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Reflex 42

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Description

Company: Subsonic
Length: 42"
Width: 10.5"
Wheelbase: 33.5"
Static Flex: Minimal Give - Very Little Flex
Deck Specifics: Concave • Drop Deck • Drop Through
Deck Shape: Speedboard
Appropriate Discipline: Downhill
E-Mail Address: scott@subsonicskateboards.com
Website: http://home.pacifier.com/~buzzer/curvecode/subsonic.html

User reviews

Average user rating from: 10 user(s)


Overall rating		4.7
Durability		4.3
Construction		4.8
Ride		4.9
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		4.2

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Best board, Monday, 31 August 2009

Written by matt_ - View all my reviews - Top 500 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.5
Durability		3.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		4.0

looks amazing i am so happy for what i got scott can and will make the board to suit you and create some which is unique and will hopefully suit you. it is easily damaged though so be careful.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: about four/five weeks
What is your setup like?: subsonic flex40" fast track-flipped(tracker) lime big zigs
Typical Session Discipline: dh freeride carving whatever
How much did you pay?: about $150
Where did you purchase it?: scott-subsonic
What were the strengths of the deck.: icredibally stable and real wide real low with drop though and drop deck. looks beutiful with the stain fade and deck tape same as in picture at top.
What were the weaknesses?: it is easily damaged smashed the front up quite a bit just from one crash also it is a bit heavy.
Similar decks you have ridden?: not sure it feels a lot different to most other decks ive ridden.
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Amazing board., Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Written by wooden - View all my reviews - Top 50 Reviewer


Overall rating		5.0
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		5.0

Bought this as my first speedboard and used it for 8 months. Filmed Loaded Challenge Series 1 on it for sh!ts and giggles. It's very stiff under my 160 lbs, and the concave is quite comfortable. It's low, which makes standup slides a breeze and you can really lock your feet in on the transition between the concave and the incline. Taken this board up to 45mph and it felt great, the only thing holding me back was myself. I've used this board for literally everything I can imagine, push races, DH races, freeriding, rain riding, store runs, cruising, carving, garages... It really can do it all.

Both of the noses got really messed up after about 3 months of smashing it into curbs on accident learning standup slides, but I fixed them up with epoxy and they've held together well. The carbon fiber on the bottom has really made the bottom side invincible, I've ridden it off of curbs hundreds of times and nothing has managed to penetrate the carbon. The stain on top is incredible, as well, I gripped it so you can see the transition between colors because it's so rad.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 8 months or so
What is your setup like?: I had Scott make the board completely symmetrical, no taper and the noses are the same. Run with 42* Randal 180s with Venom bushings, 83mm/78a Flywheels or 81a EW Freeriders or Orangatang Inheats.
Typical Session Discipline: DH, carving, "freeride," dancing, tricks
How much did you pay?: 200 (carbon fiber, stain fade, grip)
Where did you purchase it?: online/phone with Scott
What were the strengths of the deck.: Everything. Stable, concave locks your feet in well. Nose is large enough for shuvits, nose manualing, etc. I've beaten this board to hell and just used epoxy and stuff to rebuild the noses twice and it rides just as it did on day one. Carbon fiber on the bottom makes the bottom indestructible.
What were the weaknesses?: Little heavy.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Demonseed, Nemesis, Kebbek JimZ
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I, Sunday, 08 June 2008

Written by canufly? - View all my reviews - Top 1000 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.5
Durability		3.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		4.0

You have to check out the Subsonic brand because this board is incredible!!!!!!

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: This Board is INSANE!
What is your setup like?: Paris 180's, 78mm 79a Blast Waves, Pleasure Tool Abec 7's
Drop Through mounts, hurricane grip tape, red
Typical Session Discipline: Downhill, Cruising
How much did you pay?: $265
Where did you purchase it?: Subsonic Site, DBS(Wheels)
What were the strengths of the deck.: The width of the board feels great on your feet and you feel secure. This board is really stable and a TON of fun!
What were the weaknesses?: It scratches easily and chips easily.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Evo I guess.
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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reflex 42!!, Tuesday, 20 May 2008

Written by adamaziz - View all my reviews - Top 1000 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.8
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		4.0

its big, its long, and its fast.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: a month
What is your setup like?: 180mm bear grizzlys
retro big zigs:75mm 80a in front; 75mm 77a in back
bones labrynth bearings
orange>black fade with hurricane tape
Typical Session Discipline: downhill rides, garages
How much did you pay?: a little change
Where did you purchase it?: over time
What were the strengths of the deck.: the smoothness of the ride is great.
tons of room for foot placement.
still able to slide out at mid speeds.
dependable turning and cornering.
able to cut sharp corners without breaking free.
What were the weaknesses?: i cant do kickflips on it yet.
Similar decks you have ridden?: 08' rayne demonseed
07' rayne demonseed
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Subsonic Reflex 46", Monday, 28 April 2008

Written by gr8day - View all my reviews - Top 1000 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.8
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		4.0

Scott at Subsonic builds each board custom so if you want to tweak or change something, don't be afraid to ask.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 21 months
What is your setup like?: Ordered the deck without the drop though cutouts, Seismic 180mm 45/30 degree trucks, and Seismic Speedvents
Typical Session Discipline: Bombing/Speed Carving/Garages
How much did you pay?: Almost 2 yrs ago can't remember
Where did you purchase it?: Subsonic
What were the strengths of the deck.: I had Scott Glass the deck and told him I wanted the board to have a slight flex, not much just enough to take the edge off of rougher pavement. Scott nailed the flex. The board is very stable carves great with the Seismic trucks and wheels, and drifting is smooth and predictable. The faster you go the better it feels.
What were the weaknesses?: None that I really see, the board does everything I was expecting it to and then some. Don't know if this is a weakness but it is the heaviest board I own.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Subsonic Swift 42", Longboard Larry Drop Board
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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