glossy or textured

[kyle447]

what do u perfer

[MI_Skim]

sexy

[UmmmmIdk]

i like both! u didnt put that choice!

[Robert Huffman]

textured all the way for me, since i got my textured deck i can't stand riding on glossy, just my preference though

[jesse]

kyle, not even worth a poll.


get textured.


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[SKIMLBS]

textured is stronger
end o' story

[Walruz996]

The CF looks a ton hotter in glossy(looks>durability). If its not clear carbon, go with texture.

[Taylor Cadiz]

fuck glossy
all about textured

[amosb72]

textured
end of thread

and who voted for glossy
seriously

[TRKYSUB]

textured

[Jordann]

cockured

[dan.nj]

textured.

[ICantSwim]

textured...i hate doin my wax over and over and over and over and over again!

[ejb]

textured...i hate doin my wax over and over and over and over and over again!

you should still wax it if you have textured.

[zeus]

i felt bad for glossy, but texured is nice

[Bodybugcourance]

textured is stronger
end o' story
Glossy is more stronger than textured i thought ? you are sure?

[noah lane]

i prefer glossy.

in my personal experience, there is not a substantial difference between the strength of the textured vs. glossy. plus, the textured is a hassle to put on your pads and stickers.

i would like to hear one of you (non-laguna or sponsored skimmers) explain why a textured top makes a substantial difference in strength...

[Jim Gordon]

The way I see it, textured would hold wax better and glossy would hold pads better.

[JimmyB]

I don't think the difference in strength between glossy and textured boards is really significant enough to be a deciding factor. I think the biggest difference between textured boards and glossy boards is that the gloss coat tends to chip after a while and look like crap, whereas the textured boards tend to look the same (the top at least) throughout the life of the board.

Putting pads on can be a pain but I stil like textured better. They are easier to grab too.

[alexM.]

i like textured, it doesn't chip as easy.

[C A]

i like glossy because it's easier to stick on traction. i don't use wax anymore, and i'd hate to sit there and sand it down to put on all that grip...however i switched from wax b/c it kept melting off too easily, but maybe textured would prevent that?

[heavyheavylowlow]

i like glossy because it's easier to stick on traction. i don't use wax anymore, and i'd hate to sit there and sand it down to put on all that grip...however i switched from wax b/c it kept melting off too easily, but maybe textured would prevent that?
it doesnt

[Aaron Peluso]

i would like to hear one of you (non-laguna or sponsored skimmers) explain why a textured top makes a substantial difference in strength...

as I have said over 100 times, it makes a substantial increase in durability, and a small increase in strength.

I cant tell you why with out telling you too much.

[GnipGnop]

Uncle Aaron's special sauce makes it textured when mixed with resin. It's the reason there's a girls thread in Off topic.

[kyle447]

as I have said over 100 times, it makes a substantial increase in durability, and a small increase in strength.

I cant tell you why with out telling you too much.


soo much knowledge
geeeez
im in aww

[Aaron Peluso]

so much sarcasm ;)

[CustomKO]

how long does it take to make a exile? im waiting

[kyle447]

im ordering mine tommorow OH yeah
xs pro shape white top gray bottom 3/4 black oval logo on the top right
with black astrodeck beakers and connecting 2 beaker arch bars.
yeah its super SWEET

havent decide for glossy or textured
i like the look of glossy but i like what everyones sayin bout textured

[xenjoiii]

i ride a glossy and my buddy has a textured i had my board longer than him an his board is wearing off a lot faster than mine

[SKIMLBS]

^^^ yeah but what is the ratio for how much you guys skim to how long you have had it?

[OtotheZ]

this isn't even a discussion.. get the textured period

[noah lane]

as I have said over 100 times, it makes a substantial increase in durability, and a small increase in strength.

I cant tell you why with out telling you too much.


ahhhhhhhh..... that's where I always got it twisted. Everyone used the word strength. And I never saw how it could make that much difference. Durability, on the other hand, I can definitely agree with.

My Exile that is textured has not chipped. My Exile that is glossy is all chipped up. Even though I ride my glossy wayy more, I see how textured is more durable.

I'm clear now :o <3 Noah

[Aaron Peluso]

it is a little stronger too. But not "a lot". 5-10% something like that...

the gloss durability on 2007 boards and later is significantly improved as well. but still not matching textured...

[Jordann]

kyle your going exile?!?!?!?! youve seen the light.

[Walruz996]

Once we convert Matt our job will be done...

[jesse]

dave, did you vote glossy?

[Weezyskim]

glostextured - the shit

[ICantSwim]

you should still wax it if you have textured.

I do wax it, but for glossy. the wax will come off so easy in a warm sunny day.

[Jaleez]

this is quite interesting i thought most people would vote for glossy..

but yeah textured ftw, obviously

[Icej]

I have glossy right now, and my previous board was textured. I find it really slick in my hands when I am running for a wave. I have to wipe down my hand to keep it from slipping. My next board will be textured.

[Walruz996]

dave, did you vote glossy?

Haha, didn't vote.

[kyle447]

Once we convert Matt our job will be done...


itll never happen hes stickin with vic

[Walruz996]

We'll see...