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« on: April 16, 2012, 07:30:58 AM » |
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Hello all, I've been riding a john barnett for a while and was thinking of switching over to the rayne rival. I haven't been able to try the board out myself, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out with this one. What i really want to know is whether or not the platform of rival would be a similar the same size as the barnett because i really don't want to purchase a deck that won't suit my stance. It would be great to get some feedback. Cheers  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2012, 09:15:38 PM » |
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I ride a Rayne Supreme and I love it, beautiful locking concave with radial drop and 3 stage rocker. The Rival seems a little small for my liking (I am 5'11"), but if you like small wheel bases and foot platforms it might suit you quite well. You live in downtown Toronto? I'm sure someone/some shop has these boards kicking around, go stand on one; none of us can tell you what a board will feel like under your feet.
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2012, 08:18:09 AM » |
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I'm somewhere between 5'6" to 7" so and I really like the wheel base of the barnett, so I was thinking that the board might suit me a lot better than the supreme. Thanks for the feed back! |
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2012, 08:33:05 AM » |
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^ Have you try'd the Amazon? 'cause I wanted to get the rival,,,then I saw that.
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2012, 08:44:38 AM » |
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meh ive had a solid dose of drop through, im over it though, topmount/drop down is where its at for me
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2012, 04:51:48 PM » |
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The big difference is radial vs staight drop. One will make you feel locked in.
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2012, 08:03:03 PM » |
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its true, i find with radial drop im not as locked in but i know exactly where i am on my board without looking down, which is all im looking for, perhaps if you are a beginner in downhill/freeride, you will like the john a bit more
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2012, 09:06:10 PM » |
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Amazon lacks kick tails, which is why I ride a supreme, it would be a good dh/free ride board, but I've already got a dropped killswitch for that. IMO if you like short wheel bases/platforms go rival, if you want something a little more stable (and especially if you are still growing) go supreme.
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« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2012, 09:55:53 AM » |
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Just got the rayne rival and I freaking love it. T'was a good investment, but that doesn't mean I'm ready to stop my john barnet; both are good in their own separate ways. The standing platform fits my stance perfectly and it freerides like a beaut. |
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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2012, 09:57:32 PM » |
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Just got the rayne rival and I freaking love it. T'was a good investment, but that doesn't mean I'm ready to stop my john barnet; both are good in their own separate ways. The standing platform fits my stance perfectly and it freerides like a beaut. Good choice man, that bamboo is just so full of life and so nice to throw around. To the guy who brought up the amazon: it's also a beauty board, but kind of meant for a different style of riding comparing to the rival/supreme. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2012, 12:13:53 AM » |
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get the supreme, the rival is too tiny!
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« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2012, 08:26:10 PM » |
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get the supreme, the rival is too tiny!
did you read anything? He got a rival and loves it....he's not a very big guy |
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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2012, 05:55:14 AM » |
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i dont know how to read....
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« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2012, 07:14:52 AM » |
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get the supreme, the rival is too tiny!
did you read anything? He got a rival and loves it....he's not a very big guy Clearly you don't know of Noah's only asset, breakin' limbs. |
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