Anyone else pumped for the Bustin Sojourn V2?

**Gearfire** · 08-12-2009 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by KingSantiago

Gallery - Bustin Photo Gallery

First two photos in that one, it's the one with the obvious bustin grip tape job that isn't any shapes they currently have out.

Gallery - Bustin Photo Gallery

Last photo in this album, but this one might actually be a strike.

You can see they've completely redesigned the shape and it looks a lot like a mini vanguard or a shorter non-drop strike.

I dunno about a mini Vangaurd (which has an hourglass shape). I do see somewhat of a nose curled up the front.

**qral** · 08-12-2009 03:03 PM

... Im not getting much out of these pictures

... would really love to see a proper picture of the board... I figure its not going to happen before the launch (was it next month?)

**mikedallas** · 08-12-2009 08:51 PM

The Sojourn V2 is almost ready. Our crew has decided to ensure supply will support the demand. Expect photos soon. The photos you have discovered are prototypes of the final product. No Sojourn in any of the pictures is the 'real' Sojourn but rest assured, we tested MANY lengths and wheelbases before our riders decided on a winner. The board was tested in the skate park, pools, half-pipes, hills, city, garages, flats, through rain, snow, heat, cold and has even survived a few cabs. I prefer the board because I commute EVERYWHERE and it is lightweight. I stand 5'9 and the board doubles as a walking cane supporting my old man back when I lean my weight on it. Snappy turns and stable up to 30mph. Great feel as a freestyle commuter hybrid.

**longboardingchick** · 08-14-2009 03:18 PM

Icant wait for the sojourn. Whennis it coming out? It's looks so dope.

**Irrationalist** · 08-14-2009 04:04 PM

Man you guys are killing me. I'm waiting on this deck to come out before I get my next deck.

**jokerman808** · 08-17-2009 11:28 PM

is it going to be out before the end of august?

**jokerman808** · 08-19-2009 08:07 PM

i managed to find this

**MPoli** · 09-18-2009 07:50 PM

The board is being released as we type! Hopefully they will be available at paragon in Manhattan with a demo..Maybe we will see! I kinda wanna run the B B route after the blitz?

**jokerman808** · 09-21-2009 10:25 AM

ive already bought one from their site

**tarzan** · 09-22-2009 04:56 PM

this board looks awesome. just need a reason to buy another setup

**stringtheory** · 09-25-2009 07:47 AM

**JDTjib** · 09-25-2009 12:53 PM

How do you like it? How does it carve compared to other boards the same size?

And what is your set up?

**Gearfire** · 09-25-2009 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by stringtheory

yea so how is it? I like what the setup is lookin' like.

**stringtheory** · 09-25-2009 04:26 PM

Set up with Tracker 184s, reflex bushings, fat frees and RocknRons bearings. Definitely a fun little ride. I like the feel better than the original Sojourn. Didn't like the long wheel base, But I'm really liking the short configuration. Not much flex with the trucks on the short base. Also, in case any ones wondering I used conventional trucks because the board is wedged and I hate wedging and reverse kingpins, feels wrong. But the trackers do the trick, very surfy, easy to pump. I can pump into a slide pretty much every carve with it set up this way. Can't say i have much experience with other boards in the 34" range other than slide decks, so hard to compare it to anything else. My only other comparos would be the Spliff, which it pwns and the old Sojourn, which as whole I liked, but prefer the new version. Superior shape as well as materials.

**tarzan** · 09-27-2009 01:00 AM

how does this board work as a slalom board or is it too long. I have looked into dh and found thats its not my cup of tea but slalom looks fun so i wanna try it out and am wondering if this board could work.

**jlo602** · 09-27-2009 03:53 PM

question - is it still ollie-able with the longest wheelbase setting?

**stringtheory** · 09-27-2009 06:28 PM

I wouldn't use it for slalom, unless you mean pedestrian slalom. Heh. I haven't tried to ollie it on the longer wheelbase/s, but I have on the short. It ollies pretty good, nailed it first try even. The tail is not very steep, which is good for ollieing a longer deck, it makes it easier to get the nose up and pop the board.

**jokerman808** · 09-30-2009 09:28 PM

my board comes in monday, i cant wait. ill post some pictures and give a mini review

**Irrationalist** · 10-01-2009 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by jokerman808

my board comes in monday, i cant wait. ill post some pictures and give a mini review

D : yours arrives before mine does. I will do the same when I get mine in later the same week.

**mikedallas** · 10-01-2009 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by stringtheory

I have tried most possible setups. My favorite is with randal 150's and I prefer 42 degree baseplates. The rear set front mounts and the rear/rear setup is a comfortable WB for my 5'9 stance. I like the indy style trucks for stability and good pumping plus there are so many hanger widths to choose from. The SV2 is fun to experiment with, have fun!