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Bozi stepped into the spotlight not too long ago with two boards that it seemed no one could resist. The Mad Bomber II and the Wedge-Nosed Pintail...
For the past couple weeks (when it hasn't been raining or dark here in Seattle), I've been riding a Mad Bomber II.
The board was sent without trucks, wheels etc.--normally you get it with either Seismic 157's or Randal II's. I considered setting it up with Randals b(and probably still will at some point) but the shape of the board seemed to beg for Original Trucks. There aren't many boards that will take trucks that turn so tight, and when one comes along that will... you just can't pass the opportunity up.
The Bozi Mad Bomber II is PERFECT for these trucks. The board has enough concave to make your feet feel like they are not going anywhere, but not so much as to make you feel only your toes and heels are touching the board. For my weight (~170) there was very little flex--just enough to keep the board from feeling stiff, but hardly noticable. The far forward and far reverse (there are two settings in the rear) placement of the trucks accentutate the fishtail effect the Original trucks can give because of their sharp turning radius. The more I get used to the fishtailing, the more I like it. For less slippage and less flex, the trucks can be moved forward to predrilled holes.
I think the general concensus with this board (and one with which I heartly agree) is that it's a board that makes a lot of sense. Wheelbite is not an issue, the flex is great for downhill and high speeds, the longer wheelbase gives it stability and the concave is great for carving. It's a downhill carver all the way.

It's a nice looking board. I like how the wood is all yellow and racing stripes always make whatever they're on feel faster. I even got "nice board" from middle-aged women out walking their dogs :).
This is a consequential benefit, but I found it nice to be able to hold it by the front trucks, pulling it up the hill with the back wheels rolling and not having to worry about dragging the tail on the ground. After walking a mile or two up a hill, you start noticing just how nice things like that are.
Jeff Yarrington at Bozi is very friendly. We had to wait a couple extra weeks for the board to come because of some shipping problems, but from what I've heard, service is usually prompt.
If you haven't already, here are a couple other reviews of Bozi boards that are worth the reading: Our own SolaChola's review of the Mad Bomber I Texas Longboarers review - also of the Mad Bomber I Hugh R reviews the Wedge-Nosed Pintail and the Mad Bomber II And check out Bozi's own site at www.boziboards.com.

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