Watson Hybrid or Harley

[zbielling]

I am looking at getting new board and have pretty much narrowed it down to the Liquid Force Watson Hybrid and the Harley Grind. I currently ride a Watson Classic Grind 138 without the center fin and love the loose feel. I've really been happy with it I just wanted something different, faster and larger. I am 6' and 180lbs so I was thinking about the 143 in either one. I've not ridden a hybrid or flex board yet but would be open to it as long as you don't lose much pop. I actually like the idea of the hybrids, I just don't want to lose any performance behind the boat. I like a solid kick at the top of the wake. I ride boat mostly but also like to take a few trips to the local cable parks. Any feedback or opinions are greatly appreciated.

[ers906]

I ride the Watson Hybrid 143 and love it. I bought it as a secondary board to ride cable with (once in a blue moon), and actually started riding it as my primary board over my Watson Classic. I dont feel like I have lost any performance with the switch as well. It seems to have a little harder edge which has really allowed my toeside to progress. I actually had to tone down my heelside approaches as I was getting a ton of pop and landing further into the flats than I was used to.