Earthwing Superglider vs. KrackedSkulls Scimitar 38"

**Will I Am** · 11-01-2009 10:18 AM

Which is better in your opinion? I'm trying to decide which to buy.

**sean94** · 11-01-2009 10:39 AM

The superglider will be a little more versatile for the city with a kicktail. The superglider is also super strong. With the superglider on indys and a 1/4th riser and the KS on randals they will be about the same height. Go with the superglider.

**stringtheory** · 11-01-2009 10:51 AM

Hard to say, depends on what you like. If you like symmetrical decks that can run any size wheels, prefer reverse king pin trucks, and generally want a jack of all trades deck...the KS. If you like topmounted decks with tails are aren't opposed to running 70mm or smaller wheels and just like the ride of traditional trucks, go with the Glider.

Both are sick decks. Also keep in mind when sizing the deck that although you are looking at two 38" decks, the Glider has a tail which contributes to length and a shorter wheel base. They will ride very different.

**Will I Am** · 11-01-2009 10:58 AM

Can the superglider run 75mm wheels with randall 180mm?

**stringtheory** · 11-01-2009 11:03 AM

I don't think so, but why would you want a monster truck of a set up any way?

**luftywaffles** · 11-01-2009 11:07 AM

Yeah you'd be better off with some 66m or 70mm zigs.

Actually I'd recommend the new Earthwing Smokers or Road Rages nom nom

Trust me, you don't need 75mm wheels for that setup.

**Will I Am** · 11-01-2009 11:14 AM

Well I like having bigger wheels because my area is mostly flat, bumpy roads.

**Brute379** · 11-01-2009 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Will I Am

Can the superglider run 75mm wheels with randall 180mm?

The Glider is best suited to conventional style trucks (Indy, Indy hybrids) and wheels in the low to mid 60's in size.

**luftywaffles** · 11-01-2009 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Will I Am

Well I like having bigger wheels because my area is mostly flat, bumpy roads.

The Earthwing Road rages are cushy.

**sean94** · 11-01-2009 11:23 AM

If you want to run big wheels go with the KS.

**Mynusss** · 11-01-2009 11:41 AM

I've ridden a 42" Scimitar on Randal 180 with 70mm wheels and I own a superglider on Indy 169s 65mm wheels.

Both these boards are totally different. You have to look at the style of riding you want to choose which board you want. I would say the Superglider is a great commuter and is a very strong board. This is my go to board for garage bombing or Light hills under 30mph. Kracked skulls scimitar is for doing tricks like the Dervish videos you see, unless you get the Rapier model which is not on Will's site. (email him for more info) He makes that board very stiff and riders up to 300lbs can be supported. Two very different boards......gotta have both IMO.

**stringtheory** · 11-01-2009 11:42 AM

Being that the KS is drop through, plus another 1/4" of riser on top, it really pulls the truck into the deck and makes it low. Add that to the design of the neck and you have a deck that's suited to run bigger wheels without putting you up really high.