glossy or textured

**kyle447** · 01-27-2008, 03:32 PM

what do u perfer

**MI_Skim** · 01-27-2008, 03:38 PM

sexy

**UmmmmIdk** · 01-27-2008, 03:50 PM

i like both! u didnt put that choice!

**Robert Huffman** · 01-27-2008, 03:54 PM

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

**jesse** · 01-27-2008, 03:57 PM

kyle, not even worth a poll.

get textured.

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**SKIMLBS** · 01-27-2008, 04:01 PM

textured is stronger
end o' story

**Walruz996** · 01-27-2008, 04:12 PM

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

**Taylor Cadiz** · 01-27-2008, 04:19 PM

frack glossy
all about textured

**amosb72** · 01-27-2008, 04:24 PM

textured
end of thread

and who voted for glossy
seriously

**TRKYSUB** · 01-27-2008, 04:31 PM

textured

**Jordann** · 01-27-2008, 06:38 PM

cockured

**dan.nj** · 01-27-2008, 08:49 PM

textured.

**ICantSwim** · 01-27-2008, 08:51 PM

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

**ejb** · 01-28-2008, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by ICantSwim

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** · 01-28-2008, 09:05 AM

i felt bad for glossy, but texured is nice

**Bodybugcourance** · 01-28-2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by SKIMLBS

textured is stronger
end o' story

Glossy is more stronger than textured i thought ? you are sure?

**noah lane** · 01-28-2008, 11:18 AM

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** · 01-28-2008, 11:42 AM

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

**JimmyB** · 01-28-2008, 11:44 AM

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.** · 01-28-2008, 11:45 AM

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

**C A** · 01-28-2008, 12:38 PM

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** · 01-28-2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

it doesnt

**Aaron Peluso** · 01-28-2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by noah lane

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** · 01-28-2008, 01:47 PM

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** · 01-28-2008, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Aaron Peluso

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** · 01-28-2008, 04:16 PM

so much sarcasm

**CustomKO** · 01-28-2008, 04:27 PM

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

**kyle447** · 01-28-2008, 04:33 PM

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** · 01-28-2008, 04:43 PM

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** · 01-28-2008, 05:18 PM

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

**OtotheZ** · 01-28-2008, 05:21 PM

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

**noah lane** · 01-28-2008, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Aaron Peluso

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

<3 Noah

**Aaron Peluso** · 01-28-2008, 06:43 PM

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...