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Old 12-15-2006, 08:05 AM
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after many moons of internal debate I finally took the dive, went with my initial gut feelings, and bought two Dimitri Pro Skywalker boards.

I bought myself a 2007 Pro 130 x 41 and Dan's wife went in an we got him a Pro 135 x 48 Lightwind.

I was torn between getting a BEST chubby 140x47 and a 133 Float or perhaps a couple of Agression boards or even the Nobile boards look amazing (not cheap tho)...but I had been interested in the Skywalkers ever since they came out with their 2006 line and all the reviews have been very positive.

I did a lot of digging around.. few people in the states have these and I've never seen one in person.. they are very popular overseas and on a number of UK forums they simply rave and rave about them.

Finally I went to the man himself and gave Dimitri a call .. we talked for a while about what I wanted in a board and conditions we ride in.. he gave me a great deal on the two boards.. saved quite a bit of $$$ buying directly from him.. and thats all it took for me to be sold on em..

So... I figured not only are they going to be good quality product.. it might be cool to have a couple in our local area for others to take a test drive on to weigh it into consideration for any future board purchases.

I've been able to take test drives on a number of boards from local riders.. now its time to repay the favor (you will have to ask Dan for a spin on his board of course.. ) .. but my 130 can be enjoyed by anyone that would like to give it a go .. as long as I am not riding it .. hahha..

I also picked up a couple used boards.. a BEST 125 drive and a Squall 140x49 lightwind... so .. our days of being Ply-Boarder are over..

These Skywalker boards are beautiful.. soooo damn light and solid.

Now I just need some f**king wind!!!! yee haw!

here is a site w/ some good pics of the Skywalker boards..
http://emeraldcoastkiteboarding.com/...hp?cPath=21_55
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Old 12-15-2006, 08:39 AM
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Default Re: No Luke, I am your father....

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I also picked up a couple used boards.. a BEST 125 drive and a Squall 140x49 lightwind... so .. our days of being Ply-Boarder are over..
Sounds like you've gotten yourself a complete quiver of sticks now :wink:
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Old 12-15-2006, 10:04 AM
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Will be curious to see either of us can stay upwind on the drive in less than 25mph ... it's 125x38. I almost bought one but opted for the float instead since I am a fatty.
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Old 12-15-2006, 10:17 AM
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ya.. the drive will be my nukin board.. I am very curious to see how it rides with moderate power. I expect it to need to be overpowered to really shine.. but I am hoping to be surprised.

the 130 skywalker has a small rocker.. i think its going to perform well for most conditions around here.. wide stance too..

The Squall custom is light as a feather and looks solid. its wide and looks like its going to be a lightwind dream.

Again.. just need some wind!
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:04 AM
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Toby Wan Kenobi says...'use the force, Luke'...I just need to dye my beard and hair white now...
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:12 AM
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I am getting one of those super wide skywalkers too, Brian.
I got to ride all of last year's models and they seem quite nice, especially at the price.
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:17 AM
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I can't believe how much you guys spend on this stuff. I'm freaking out just trying to buy a 16m waroo. You bought 3 boards???? The skywalker looked aroun $600!! Where'd you get 'em? I want to be just like you when I grow up luke. lol
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:19 AM
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He might have paid a little less than retail.
All those other boards were used at a great price.
I wish I beat you to that Squall board!!
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:23 AM
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What shop/online site did he purchase them from?...for future reference
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:25 AM
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I saw the squall (or similar) on Ikite.
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