Compare concave on Switch/Dually/Spud to Demonseed, Evo, or Chinook

**jmasta** · 10-29-2009 06:01 PM

I'm looking into buying an LY Switch in the next few months

From reading around, it sounds like the Switch/Dually are basically larger versions of the Spud with the exact same concave (which is why I included all 3 in the title)

Can someone compare their concave to any (or all) of the following three boards?

-Demonseed: Owned one for 1.5 years now and have spent countless hours upon hours on... sliding, DH, commuting, etc. Very familiar with this board

-Evo: A good buddy of mine has had one for years, and I've spent a good little bit of time on it. Familiar with the concave, but the tapering at the tail may be weird to compare to a symmetrical board

-Chinook: Managed to find one at a local shop (which is say a LOT in Wyoming), so I had a chance to stand on it a little bit, but not really ride it around. (i.e, basically no experience w/ it)

Any first-hand experiences and opinions are appreciated. Even if don't own any of the boards I'm personally familiar with, what do you think of the concave of the Switch/Dually/Spud?

**luftywaffles** · 10-29-2009 06:32 PM

hurrah for switches

how tall are you?

well the concave is pretty gnarly imo. it's really great and locks your feet in nicely. the w-cave is subtle (i had to get the right lighting for the concave to show), so it doesn't hinder you when pushing...but when cornering or drifting toeside, the little pocket locks your foot in nicely...gives your toe/foot something to push off of...

**gabriel[abc]** · 10-29-2009 06:55 PM

landy evo is comfy to me. flat in the middle and steeps up on the sides. and then that rear part is awesome for foot placement.

just ask mischo and dalua. im sure they love it too

**jmasta** · 10-29-2009 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by luftywaffles

hurrah for switches

how tall are you?

6'2"

thought about a dually, but I've already got a Demonseed which is essentially the same length. and hell, I usually ride a frickin' 32.5" board for tech sliding

well the concave is pretty gnarly imo. it's really great and locks your feet in nicely. the w-cave is subtle (i had to get the right lighting for the concave to show), so it doesn't hinder you when pushing...but when cornering or drifting toeside, the little pocket locks your foot in nicely...gives your toe/foot something to push off of...

wow, epic concave shots there. you really can see the faint w-cave

and gnarly is just what I'm looking for

**Kevin in Edmonton** · 10-29-2009 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by jmasta

and gnarly is just what I'm looking for

Sweet!
I tried the Spud and Switch, they both have the same concave (It felt like that anyway).
The Switch has very little standing space, imo, and I'm 4 11''... but then again I have a pretty big stance that takes up almost my entire standing space on the board I own. It's the the Sayshun Speed btw.
So in short, I'd get the Dually.

**luftywaffles** · 10-29-2009 08:46 PM

blah the dually looks FURKING huge I doubt that anyone with the excception of Yao Ming will need a board that big. the switch is plenty big, still way too long of a platform for me...but for your height it should be nice and comfy.

definitely pick up some 1/2" risers when you get the switch

edit: someone100 *little* standing space?!?!?! are you out of your mind?!?!? little standing space AND you're 4'11"?!?!?!?!?

whatttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt????

**Brian Holden** · 10-29-2009 08:57 PM

I'm not sure how far you are from Boulder. But if you went into All Board Sports in Boulder, you could stand on all of the boards yourself, and make your best judgement. I went in there a month ago, picked a board, dialed in a set of trucks with multiple bushing combinations, and kept riding it around the parking lot till I left the store with the setup I wanted. Really stoked with Bola and All Boards Sports. I never really appreciated how nice it is to have a skate shop where you can test your gear before you buy it.

**streetheap** · 10-29-2009 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Holden

I'm not sure how far you are from Boulder. But if you went into All Board Sports in Boulder, you could stand on all of the boards yourself, and make your best judgement. I went in there a month ago, picked a board, dialed in a set of trucks with multiple bushing combinations, and kept riding it around the parking lot till I left the store with the setup I wanted. Really stoked with Bola and All Boards Sports. I never really appreciated how nice it is to have a skate shop where you can test your gear before you buy it.

Bola's got a sick collection.
I spent an hour checking out wheels.

**jmasta** · 10-29-2009 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Holden

I'm not sure how far you are from Boulder. But if you went into All Board Sports in Boulder, you could stand on all of the boards yourself, and make your best judgement. I went in there a month ago, picked a board, dialed in a set of trucks with multiple bushing combinations, and kept riding it around the parking lot till I left the store with the setup I wanted. Really stoked with Bola and All Boards Sports. I never really appreciated how nice it is to have a skate shop where you can test your gear before you buy it.

thanks for the suggestion, Brian! Yeah I'm only like 2 hours from Boulder, I'll definitely have to go check that place out. we don't have jack for boarding shops in wyo, so I wouldn't mind the drive. I've NEVER really been able to test out my gear beforehand. just have to do a lot of research and bite the bullet (i.e., the purpose of this thread)

edit:

Originally Posted by streetheap

Bola's got a sick collection.
I spent an hour checking out wheels.

hey now. you stop right there. If i starve to death because I spent all my lunch money on gear, i'm blaming you

**elvk-** · 10-29-2009 10:56 PM

i really enjoy riding my buddies switch. do it all board for sure, the subtle w really helps. not nearly as much as the rayne pleasure dome though.

**lysergic9** · 10-30-2009 11:16 AM

what would you say (Switch vs Spud) for someone about 140 lbs, 5'9, and short legs (longer torso)?

ive been wanting one of these boards for a while, but cant get on one to try.

**elvk-** · 10-30-2009 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by lysergic9

what would you say (Switch vs Spud) for someone about 140 lbs, 5'9, and short legs (longer torso)?

ive been wanting one of these boards for a while, but cant get on one to try.

i'm also 5'9 with a long torso and shorter legs and the switch is really comfortable, sometimes i wish the platform was about an inch longer but i have a rather wide stance for my physique. i've never ridden the spud.

**luftywaffles** · 10-30-2009 04:40 PM

I'd go with the switch if I were you probably...

the spud even for me at 5'6" cramps me a lot...

**urbanasultvehicleuav** · 10-30-2009 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by lysergic9

what would you say (Switch vs Spud) for someone about 140 lbs, 5'9, and short legs (longer torso)?

ive been wanting one of these boards for a while, but cant get on one to try.

im the same and ive ridden my friends 07 spud a few times and i can get in a good tuck on it but i have a really small stance (long ass legs and a size 13 foot) but i prefer smaller boards but for sure you would like the 09 spud its longer and has a smaller drop i think

**jmasta** · 10-30-2009 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by elvk-

i'm also 5'9 with a long torso and shorter legs and the switch is really comfortable, sometimes i wish the platform was about an inch longer but i have a rather wide stance for my physique. i've never ridden the spud.

get the spud.... because i'm getting a swtich and i don't want you stealin meh board!

jk