Dimensions

Construction

What this means in plain English is this board is a massive conflagration of almost every design concept possible resulting in a board that is highly responsive and built to be durable to the very end. On a personal note I have had a lib tech koi many years have ridden it through snow, sleet, heat and thrash and it still is kicking strong. It got hit by a car a few months ago and other than a little delam on the nose which was easily fixed it suffer none the worse. The double kicktails seem strong and over the years it has lost none of its shape. The sealed plastihide coat makes it a very worthy contender for a good bad weather boards and it sheds off moisture and is easy to wipe up after late season monsoon slide sessions or eager winter garage sessions. The abrasion resistant sidewalls help to keep fiber from fraying from curb impact and other compression fractures. Once again I have put mine through the ringer and still no harm done.

Setup

Carver

You can feel it when you step on the deck the mild concave feels like it pushes the deck out. When you push, the deck width gives it a thin line and carves come off sharp and hard. Pumping is difficult but not impossible with the very rigid deck. The firm flex means no flex to anyone in the 140lb area. The rigid form lends itself well to cutting lines on the hill face the deck goes from carve to carve reliably and the firmness of the deck helps to hold the line on hard turns with no unexpected pop outs on exit. The serious tension of the firm flex also holds the same pop through those turns and carves so you have that power there if you want it and on exit you can really feel it. This deck feels like a razor blade opening the line as it carves a hill you can sense the tight grip on the asphalt and it is very comfortable with speed check carves or a smooth flow of a lazy descent down the sloping road. The deck has wheel wells carved so wheel bite is at a minimum. The double kick makes it an agile board in small spaces and a great commuter deck although the rigid nature would give lots of vibratory feedback if not for the 78a meats it is running. I would prefer to run the deck without risers however I really like the way it runs and this deck is an on loan gift from my triplets having brother so I will keep it as is until I give it back to him.

Slider

The medium flex fits the bill for me when it comes to a large slider board, it makes it easier to push around and a lot more forgiving on botched carves, the med flex of the deck absorbs a great deal of the vibration harder wheels generate and gives a great platform for high speed agility. The double kicktail and slight concave locks the feet in and the 44inch deck gives plenty of room to work with. The sweet spot just behind and in front of the trucks is low vibration and great for drop knee slides or carves. The inner rails on the plastihide coating are great for board grabs and provide a good amount of feedback when pumping into the deck. With no visual difference between firm and med flex it’s amazing how much the difference feels at speed. The minimal sag of the flexing deck gives a good cradle for any heel side work and a proper response feel when going at it toeside. Pump is responsive and powerful, enhanced I am sure by the deck ingredients. The durability of the deck is wholly unmatched in my experiences and the ability to shake off water is almost numinous. The deck itself is not overly heavy making the walks back uphill less of a chore and damage to itself on impact a hair less. Wheel wells make carves a little safer and the hard truck wrenching wheel jamming slides a little less damaging to the deck. The weight of the deck also makes it a good deal easier to reel in after the mid point of a pendulum.

Comparison Conclusion

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