- Location
- Ontario, Canada
So I fugure it's time for the annual rideplate question since I have not found any recent threads on the topic. Given the range of new plates that have been hitting the market this year, carbon fiber plates, W cut, D cut, D cutout a few inches from the end (Worx Dominator Plates) ...etc. Which plate is your preferred plate? I have used a Jet Dynamics D (short version), didn't quite care for it, a full length long version Worx Dominator, pushed the nose down too hard for my liking, I shortened it by 2 1/4" or so, made it much better for freeride, then bounced between the stock plate and then tried the stock plate shimmed at the back by 1/4" or so.
My thoughts are leaning toward the shimmed stock plate, just enough stability to do minor straight runs without porpoising but light enough to be playful in the choppy conditions. I like the modded Worx plate I have, but it is a heavy plate and I find it to be noticeable when trying to hop out of the water, not nearly as easy as it is with the stock plate. What have you guys tried and what do you prefer? It seems like everyone changes their mind on their plate once they have had a chance to try a different one, so let's hear about the experiences and why you like what you have now or what you got rid of and regretted it.
My thoughts are leaning toward the shimmed stock plate, just enough stability to do minor straight runs without porpoising but light enough to be playful in the choppy conditions. I like the modded Worx plate I have, but it is a heavy plate and I find it to be noticeable when trying to hop out of the water, not nearly as easy as it is with the stock plate. What have you guys tried and what do you prefer? It seems like everyone changes their mind on their plate once they have had a chance to try a different one, so let's hear about the experiences and why you like what you have now or what you got rid of and regretted it.
