new type of longboard?

[DreadFred]

or is it a skateboard? either way, it looks funky and i would love to try it.
i found this in my latest TRANSworld surf mag that just came in a couple days ago. heres a pic:


Soularc eh? heres the website:
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what do you guys think?

*edit*
http://soularcboards.com/index_files/Video1.htm at :45 seconds-ish is where they explain the idea.

[Big Dev]

or is it a skateboard? either way, it looks funky and i would love to try it.
i found this in my latest TRANSworld surf mag that just came in a couple days ago. heres a pic:


Soularc eh? heres the website:
Home

what do you guys think?

ive heard of them.
looks stupid

[snozzboarder55]

so its a stiff deck on flexy deck? i'll stick with my dropcarve.

if it is suppose to be a suspension system, bushings and shock pads are all the suspension i need.

[Cann0n]

I'd try it.. but won't buy it.

[easyroller]

Weird, but inventive I guess!

Don't know whether I'd buy one, what's the advantage? But it seems the chicks dig it, lol

YouTube - SoulArc Boards

I like the little carry handle on the end.

[killdozer]

That deck reminds me of the first time I had to shower with a bunch of dudes. I was a little confused, but positive I wouldn't enjoy it.

[DreadFred]

I'd try it.. but won't buy it.

same attitude with some women, brah haha

and seriously, why not just get a flexdeck if they want some springiness? wouldnt that be the same or similar? (still a n00b so correct me if im wrong)

just get a freaking longboard and cruise.

[Sk8rGirl]

Looks nifty. I'd be curious to try one out.

[teodorhall]

Can you say wobbles?

[Amfab]

Interesting, but it seems gimmicky.
There seem to be a lot of inventions oriented at people who dont already ride a longboard with reasonable skill. Its like people are seeking solutions for problems that dont really exist, like the multiple brake ideas that come out, or the trucks that mount on top of the board etc....
It seems that a nice snappy carving board would give you a similar feel as this board but without having to have such a high center of gravity.
Im glad people are inventing though....

[Semlohwerd]

i think the big difference is that the flex would be on the outside, not the inside. one a flexdeck the board doesnt flex as much on the outside because the trucks are there. connecting to solid ground. right?

im just a noob so feel free to correct.

i think it looks really cool. doesnt look like that much of a different ride though.

[-Mu-]

I don't see this having much longevity. Like I said in the pogo thread; I think people (me anyway) are drawn to skateboarding due to its incredible simplicity, the more people try to add stuff to it (gimmicks) the less free it feels.

[camlyks2lb]

looks weird.

i personally wouldn't bother with it. just another thing to stuff in the back of the garage under a couch to set on fire at a later date.

[mehbear!]

looks goofy. doesn't seem to have such a huge advantage

[seabass101dg]

Looks like a board with huge camber stacked under a normal looking board.

[Cann0n]

same attitude with some women, brah haha

and seriously, why not just get a flexdeck if they want some springiness? wouldnt that be the same or similar? (still a n00b so correct me if im wrong)

just get a freaking longboard and cruise.

LMFAO!

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[Shorty1038]

Looks like a stupid easy pumper.

along the lines of gimmicky boards:

YouTube - Flowboard tv commercial (2003)

YouTube - Freebord Ride Explained

[Semlohwerd]

i really can't decide if i like this or not...

[NJ Joe]

Looks flimsy being that high off the ground on tiny wheels

[urbanasultvehicleuav]

i think the free board is among th eonly board where the companies claim that"it feels like snowboarding or surfing" is true their fun but not very practical just like the flowboard my friend got one and we live in a flat valley...