Staff Review
The
Liquid Force Groove Wakeboard. A great new shape in our line; it’s Collin Harrington’s first Pro Model with
Liquid Force wakeboards. Now this might be Collin’s first Pro Model, but is far from the first wakeboard he has ridden. He spent more time on the water riding more wakeboards than any
Liquid Force rider. And that waterman knowledge has made him one of the most difficult guys to shake for because he knows exactly what he wants in a wakeboard. He is incredibly picky. I’d get prototypes back from Collin with all kinds of notes on it. I mean telling me sharpness edge, soft in this rail, lift is pebble, but that all translated into unreal great riding wakeboard and a terrific addition to our line. Collin likes a wakeboard with a nice predictable but smooth surfy feel.
So we gave his wakeboard a progressive continuous rocker. And by progressive I mean it’s still a smooth curve, no kinks in it like a three stage. But the curve accelerates through the tip of the wakeboard so it gives it a higher trajectory off the wake. If you notice, just because he is a waterman doesn’t mean he doesn’t spend time on the rails. And Collin wanted a bottom that didn’t have anything to hang up, especially through the mid section.
So, you’ve got no edge channels, and the double inside single concave ensures that the center beam is lower than the outside panels. He has combined it with a lifted rail here which is ever so slight bevel that lifts the edge up and combined with a variable edge rail, makes it catch-free on rails. This all gets sharper and crisper as it moves out the end of the wakeboard where this double concave flows into a quad concave placed between a quad fin setup. Now this gives Collin that drivy surf feel that he loves. The quad fin set up focuses the flow between each of these concaves and he’s even got a little mini keel in the center to just keep that center concave to the right or left side of where the flow is coming.
Another thing Collin wanted to incorporate in his wakeboard is he wanted it to be strong to hold up to his rail abuse but still flex at the tips. So, it’s got a ridge line on top of the rail on the right and left side that tapers out to nothing and the whole wakeboard itself, the profile gets really thin out to the tips which gives the wakeboard extra flexing response. Collin’s new shape comes in three sizes: The
Liquid Force Groove Wakeboard.
Description
Liquid Force Groove Wakeboard 138 w/ Alpha Bindings
This board is designed to help you get in the groove with any wake conditions. Glassy water. rough chop. big wake. small wake. this board can conquer all. Designed to match Collin Harrington's surf slashing style and his go anywhere attitude.
The Alpha is back once again leading the way for fashionable support and comfort. The Alpha blends entry level ease of use with upper level performance. we consider this our hybrid boot that fits every riding style.
Key Features of The Liquid Force Groove Wakeboard 138cm:
- Progressive Continous Rocker
- Double-to-Quad Concave Hull Configuration D-I-S-C Through Midsection into Quad V- Concave out the Tail: Concaves for lift combined with V for quicker turning
- Winged Scalloped Tail Outline - Full Shape with Release At Rail Wings: Allows rider to shorten the arc of his turn off the wing for slaying
- Molded Quad Plus ONE Fin Setup: Long. warped sides with shallow inside fin set, Outside fins for rail hold combines with inside set to control the thrust concave out the tip without getting too loose
- Variable Edge Rails
Key Features of The Liquid Force Alpha Wakeboard Bindings:
- Liquid Fit Technology: No heat molding necessary, Exclusive blend of ultra light foam that forms to your foot after a few rides. Mold your boots to your riding stance rather than a relaxed position in a shop
- Pillow Top Liner: Extra soft padding where you need it most. Eliminates shin and calf discomfort from those marathon sessions
- EZ Glide Lacing: Specially designed laces and lace loops work together to lock you in and let you out of the boot quickly and easily
- LF Exclusive, Full Stretch Comfort Gusset: Allows for easy entry without utilizing any mechanical pieces and eliminates pressure points over the top of any foot. Makes every boot feel like it's been custom fit to your foot
- Response SL Plate System.. New for 2009!: Reliable, hassle free adjustments, New Slide Locks with re-designed teeth hold strong and allow for easier stance adjusment than ever before
- Specific Fit Design
Groove
