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Final dessicion, North Jamie Pro and North X Ride

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Created by Mertle > 9 months ago, 18 Nov 2011
Mertle
15 posts
18 Nov 2011 10:16AM
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Hey, some of you guys helped me out yesterday with some great advice on board size, really helping me sway my girl to a smaller is better board. So now I have to choices but not sure which will be the best choice for us.
Basically the two choices are a 2010 Jamie Pro 132x40 or a 2011 x ride 133x39 with sync bindings (both second hand & similar money). Because we are still learning but both staying up wind and me just learning to jump I would love to hear people opinions on what's best for us. We plan to continue travelling and off to the east coast next then on to NZ.

I am thinking the Jamie might be best but the X Ride might be better for a mixture of conditions!!

Any tips or advice on this would be great,

Cheers Toby

dbabicwa
WA, 809 posts
18 Nov 2011 11:03AM
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Are you planning to take of foot pads every now and than? If so, have a look at lock in screws and plastic they are locking in. Soon the plastic is gone.

Mertle
15 posts
18 Nov 2011 11:27AM
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dbabicwa said...

Are you planning to take of foot pads every now and than? If so, have a look at lock in screws and plastic they are locking in. Soon the plastic is gone.


Sorry I don't really follow you, what do you mean?

dbabicwa
WA, 809 posts
18 Nov 2011 11:57AM
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It's a special screw for foot pads which ruins the plastic every time you take it off. If not taking off, all good:)

ApatheticEnd
WA, 995 posts
18 Nov 2011 2:21PM
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Jamie. It's a great all arounder that still has serious freestyle potential. Great board.

RPM
WA, 1549 posts
18 Nov 2011 2:33PM
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jamie pro definately. Its a good size and an awesome all round board. No spray in face and goes upwind very nicely.

****minus the syncs. They suck.

North footstraps are market favourite. Comfy as and rarely come undone. Unlike the syncs which are a pain. $100 a pair and you got yourself a nice set up.

RPM
WA, 1549 posts
18 Nov 2011 2:34PM
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dbabicwa said...

It's a special screw for foot pads which ruins the plastic every time you take it off. If not taking off, all good:)


Please explaaaaain???

dbabicwa
WA, 809 posts
18 Nov 2011 3:00PM
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RPM said...

dbabicwa said...

It's a special screw for foot pads which ruins the plastic every time you take it off. If not taking off, all good:)


Please explaaaaain???


I've got the original North 2010 pads, the plastic is wearing off because of this lock in screw every time I'm taking it off. It doesn't lock in any more on inner position:(

Also, on some 2011 models they've changed pads from 2 screws position to only one which sucks. And they do not provide inserts...

speed brother
QLD, 126 posts
18 Nov 2011 8:23PM
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Had both, Jaime is a better board, more modern and a better allrounder.

Mertle
15 posts
18 Nov 2011 7:59PM
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Thanks again everybody you have confirmed my thoughts, off to pick the board ip tomorrow!! Now just hoping there is enough wind to take our new Naish 9m Bolt out, it's been sat there for far to long now!!

BennyB12
QLD, 918 posts
19 Nov 2011 7:14AM
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pfffffffttt....



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