2010 Watson 139 hybrid

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 12-08-2009, 9:32 AM

hows it ride/perform compared to his stiff board??

(cheesydog) · (cheesydog) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 12-08-2009, 10:52 PM

yup im interested in hearing from anyone whos ridden the hybrid also

(pierem) · (pierem) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 12-08-2009, 11:58 PM

Yeah she's looking great, I'm trying to purchase that board, but impossible to delivery it from liquidforce.com to Europe and performance, the house, buy wake,... don't have it yet... Any idea how I could get it before Xmas?

(perfski) · (perfski) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 12-09-2009, 11:49 AM

We have a sample from Liquid Force..so far the consensus is they really like the board. Very fast, the channels do work and are functional. Good pop off the wake. The only thing that surprised that we felt different is that it doesn't have the "flex" / Spring of a flex board so those looking for this, it might not be the board for you. But I think this will help bridge the gap between a traditional construction board and a flex board. I've spoken to Watson several times about it, and he has told me the more he rides it, the more he likes it. I don't see it replacing his regular pro model, but think there is alot to be said about it. Liquid has told us mid to late January till we see boards for sale. So unfortunately they won't be under the Christmas Tree this year. hope this helps. Bill @ Perfski.com

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 12-09-2009, 2:49 PM

i really dont want a flex board per say.. i figured the hybrid would be much lighter/less swing weight.. and grind base is a big plus for me.. alot of natural jibbin here in tx

(georgi) · (georgi) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 12-10-2009, 8:15 AM

What is the actual fin configuration on this board? I saw pictures and it looks fin-less with no holes for screw-on fins.

(cheesydog) · (cheesydog) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 12-10-2009, 5:35 PM

I believe there are four removable lyman type fins and an option for a center fin

(tampawake) · (tampawake) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 12-11-2009, 9:46 AM

Yes removable fins Mike McCormick has one and seems to like it he is upsizing when they get their stock. He said less flex than the recoil which is what I ride. As soon as he gets some demo units in I am going to take a ride.

(Message edited by tampawake on December 11, 2009)

(georgi) · (georgi) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 12-11-2009, 12:28 PM

Would you, please, make some photos of the fins and the sidewall when you get it and post them here?

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 12-11-2009, 1:38 PM

I held it at MidWest Mastercraft. It is indeed much thinner and lighter. Most importantly it keeps the awesome double/quad concave spine to break the flats landings!

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 12-15-2009, 3:42 PM

so it has the concave! the only thing im worried about is too much flex. the severance is a really stiff but still flexy board and i dont even want that. basically im wondering if its just a super thin watson

(tampawake) · (tampawake) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 12-17-2009, 6:56 AM

If you dont want any flex why not just buy a new Watson???

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 12-17-2009, 8:37 AM

the wake place vid shows it flexin' pretty good
http://www.thewakeplace.com/?p=671
granted this was a pre-production model from my understanding, but i am willing to bet not a whole lot changed in the amount-of-flex department

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 12-17-2009, 9:49 AM

While holding the Watson Hyb tip on my hand and the tail on my foot, it flexes without pushing that hard. However, it didn't seem to flex a ton, if that makes sense. Seemed like limited flex.

I did the same to the regular Watson and it barely even wiggles. I would say it is somewhat more flexible that a Melissa (softer womens flex pattern). For the record I love how the Melissa rides but the edges are deadly sharp near tip and tail.

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 12-17-2009, 2:55 PM

tampa. i like the reduced profile.. its thinner.. less swing weight

(mtownrydr) · (mtownrydr) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 12-17-2009, 6:45 PM

Anyone know what the 143 says on the bottom of it?? I have seen many pictures on the web where the 43 says omg just like the 39 but it seems like I remember seeing a pic when it first surfaced and it said booya on it. I really want to try this board but don't know if I can handle spending a bunch of cash on a deck that says booya.

(cheesydog) · (cheesydog) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 12-17-2009, 7:29 PM

On a side note am I the only one that thinks the 2010 Melissa Ltd are the best looking bindings for LF for next year? Ok Im biased but I love the designs she is coming up with for her bindings.

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 12-18-2009, 12:42 PM

One size says OMG one says LMAO and one says BOOYA I think

(loopy) · (loopy) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 12-21-2009, 1:37 AM

Any more reviews from people who have ridden the board?