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    new park board for '05 question

    i've been riding for 5 years in so cal with occational trips to mammoth/tahoe once a year. i'm 5'6" ~135lbs and currently ride a '02 152 ride fuel and want to get something with more flex/pop for the park, mostly jibs. i'm looking at a k2 "www"

    now, my question is: should i go with a 147 or a 151?
    i read on their website that they lengthened the effective edge and shortened the nose/tail to drop down a size. id like a shorter board (the 147), but will this be a drastic change from what i currently ride now?

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    I sell the World Wide Weapon, but haven't ever ridden one. I'd go with the 151 anyway. Added edge hold and width for off balance landings and various slides. Could use a sintered rather than extruded base though for the rails. Check out also the Ride Kink which is the same price range and offers a sintered base.
    MARK

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    thanks for the input. i'll look into that.
    juuuust when i thought i found a board, hahaha....back to square one i guess

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    how much of a difference does a sintered base vs. an extruded base make?

    like, in terms of the ride feel and longevity. i've read that an extruded base will damage easier..but is there anything else?

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    Extruded is slower, damages easier, and absorbs less wax.
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