JKimbler said..Read that the Libs are breaking and no warranty if kited with. Those hybrid build boards look fun (Jester etc.) and I'm sure they are strong, but I should have specified that the board has to work in legit waves too. I have a hard time believing a custom would be stronger than the tuflite reinforced with 2X carbon and 4X S-glass that I just put my foot through (without being too heavy to enjoy), but I could be wrong. Not a risk I'm willing to take to spend that kind of money to "see how it goes".
Anyway, did the usual and found a neglected board with busted fin boxes and tons of dings, bought dirt cheap, resurrected and ridden twice already. So far so good, when it breaks I'll continue the search... I do love the MPH boards from Tomo, they have some magic going on. Interested in checking out the new construction that's coming out for the Firewire boards, supposed to be pretty tough. Amundson has a jumping model too that's built in a twin tip type construction, interested in having a look at that one too.
Here's this one all cleaned up, she was beat up but structurally sound. Kind of nasty yellowing, oh well.
That's a mad looking Vanguard with the upside down front deck grip, if you like the VG you will absolutely love the FW Vader & Evo.
But as far as strength/weight goes I think my Sunova Vader has the edge in construction over FW - had it two seasons now & hardly a heel dent but rocks are another story.
Since I got my Evo, I haven't ridden my Sunova but I have no doubt it's lighter & stronger.
