Got new boots! Board is next.

[swilson]

So I finally *FINALLY* got new boots today. 30% off at wake nation to my surprise! I got Hyperlite Mareks. To make it better, they fit perfectly on my '07 LF Watson board.

I had the LF Cab boot's (they looked like van's). And, WOW, what a MASSIVE difference in these boot's compared to the very loose cab's I had of prior. They allow me to turn my board on a dime, with instant response, and masterful control. HL's claim is they are easy to put on and take off. Hopefully after a few more ride's they will be. The little release pulls I think I'd change as they seem a bit small. Through out the day it got a little better so there's hope. :) Even still, I really enjoy these boot's! I have gained a whole new respect for this Watson board now that I have a killer boot attached to them. It's unreal! I feel like I am on a new board as well. :)

So, my next step is to buy a new board. Hopefully before WN closes for the year, sooner is better of course! I am pondering the LF Waton Limited WN has on their shelf (the grinder version so i can start hitting obstacles), but at the same time I am wondering what the equal is to that board in Hyperlite land if there is any such thing? I am certainly not against any other options in board's. I tend to stay brand specific, but it might be very hard to beat that Watson! I really like this board and I think Steve-O has me sold. :)

Thanks!

[swilson]

This looks super sweet too: http://www.hyperlite.com/product/149400/9331/_/Marek

[tall_paul]

Dude... I see you out there all the time. Hit some obstacles already! They're not going to bite you. -- The Marek is an expensive board, don't know that I'd hit obstacles with it. That Hyperlite Roam is awesome as well as the Clash if you're looking for cable specific board.

[swilson]

Haha, funny you mention that, I just bought the 09 Watson Limited tonight from WN. If I can make it Monday afternoon (driving home for the weekend) I will certainly hit something... flat box and that jump right after it are on my list.

The Limited is the grinder version of the standard Watson so now I have something durable. yippie! It looks pretty sick with these Marek boots.

[swilson]

I ended up buying (three weeks ago?) that Watson Limited that WN had sitting there.

Kudos to Steve-O for all the help and info on this stuff as you helped me make up my mind. Also to Jason for switching the white binding for the black. Setup is pretty sick!

Paul, I hit that fun box over the weekend. Steve-O threatened to fork me if I didn't. He was like you jump off here and hit it. I convinced him to give me a lap but I cut over to it and nailed it. 2nd time not so much, need to keep weight off my damn heals :D

Sometimes I just need a good boot to the face. :)

[T-Bird]

You looked good out there on that new set up. Go at the kicker next time.

[swilson]

Thanks. It's on my list. God knows I like air time.