So I've got an oldish Sector9 Cloud9 complete that got hit by a car (but survived mostly intact, minus the no-name trucks and my Kryptonics Classic 76mms). Went to a shop and replaced the trucks with Gullwing Alpines from an Arbor board (so it came with Arbor 70mm 78a wheels) and I've got Bones Swiss bearings.
Safe to say I nearly died from wheelbite right out of the door until i tightened up the trucks, but either way it failed hard for pumping and speed both before and after the modifcations.
5'4", 160lb, on all types of roads (some brand new and great, some that are essentially lots of rocks glued together), and relatively mild hills.
The skateshops around here either don't sell longboards, have staff who knows NOTHING (but pretends to), or tries to offload whatever crap they have on you saying it's great.
Budget's not a huge issue, and while I've read all the faqs and whatnot, it seems everything I end up buying is totally wrong or defective. Been riding around for about a month now, and I'm looking for something that works better.
I've been eyeing those for a while, but didn't want to wait several months to get one. You say they have them ready to ship? Suppose it's time to take the plunge then...
I've been eyeing those for a while, but didn't want to wait several months to get one. You say they have them ready to ship? Suppose it's time to take the plunge then...
Still have to consider what to put on it tho.
I plan on some Bennett 5.0, Tracker TRS 129 back and probably some 3DM Avilas.
I'm terribly impatient -_-. I'll probably grab a Mermaid and snoop around some shops in Long Beach (NY that is, not CA) for trucks/bushings/etc as I prefer to see things in person before I pay for them if possible.
I'm terribly impatient -_-. I'll probably grab a Mermaid and snoop around some shops in Long Beach (NY that is, not CA) for trucks/bushings/etc as I prefer to see things in person before I pay for them if possible.
Day after your post, I believe the 24th, I called Gareth and low and behold he answered. I kind of just froze as the 20 other times I've called I get a machine. I told I read he might have a few Mermaids available and he said no problem, they'll be shipped in a week. I was awestruck. I even bought a LBL Walkabout to tide me over until I could contact him and start the strenuous process of obtaining those beautiful specimens. The Walkabout is a blast but everyday I still cross my fingers hoping to see that big ol' cardboard box.
no word for a while, guess i should call in the next few days and see about an ETA
I had the same problem after I bought my Roe, but low and behold, it showed up right when it should have. I just never got a tracking number or any reply that it was shipped.
New board for LDP
