Does LF LTD grind base effect the ride at all?

brycejay 01-31-2010, 9:52 PM

I know there is a difference in the base of a normal Liquid Force board and the Limiteds. Does the Limited base effect how the board rides at all? (faster, more slippery, etc?)

(peter_sands) · (peter_sands) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 02-01-2010, 2:21 AM

There is no such thing, as Ldt. base. The Ldt. boards can have the grind base or normal base. The grind base on a Ldt. board and traditional board is the same. That also count' if it has the normal base. It's the same.

(behindtheboat) · (behindtheboat) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 02-01-2010, 6:16 AM

The Grind Base isn't noticeably different. May seem a little grippier on the water but definitely smoother gliding on rails.

IMO, it was not a noticeable difference on the water however.

benj_t 02-01-2010, 10:45 AM

Yeah I cant tell a different just on the water at all. but on the rails it is definetly way better because it slides smoother and faster whether the rail is wet or dry

(andrew_moreton)

You won't really notice a difference on the water, but like Benj said, it's great on rails, even if the rails are dry.

brycejay 02-01-2010, 11:46 AM

Yeah, I live a long ways from any slider so I won't be using for that. Just wanted to make sure it wouldn't effect the ride behind the boat. Thanks guys

(gunnertom4593)

Stiffer and a little heavier because of the extra thickness, and I noticed that it's a little looser too because the fins aren't as deep.

(cheesydog) · (cheesydog) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 02-01-2010, 6:22 PM

yup ltds are a different ride to the regular versions. For example the S4 which has pretty sharp molded in fins are a lot mellower on the ltd, which makes it a looser board and not quite as grippy.

brycejay 02-01-2010, 6:59 PM

Well I like my boards on the looser side. Just ordered a Lyman 139 LTD board, so hopefully it will be just right.

benj_t 02-02-2010, 8:41 AM

Bryce thats awesome. i rode the LTD Lyman in 2009 it has been the best board ever. Good Luck youre going to love it.

brycejay 02-02-2010, 9:30 AM

Thanks benj! I've been a little nervous about getting it cuz I've ridden the shane for the last 3 years. I was looking for something different and ended up deciding on the Lyman. Can't wait to give it a go!

benj_t 02-02-2010, 2:59 PM

Yeah man I think youre going to like the Lyman even better than the shane