superglider v boomerang

**Big Dev** · 11-10-2009 10:02 AM

I want a boomerang but am intrigued by the superglider's low price tag/dedicated army of followers

Anybody that has ridden both boards extensively or owns both boards have any insight?

I assume the superglider is lower?
Is the boomerang teh secks or am I just hyping myself up over this board?
Should I hold out for the boomerang (I need to get some cash) or just go for the superglider now?
thanks

**stringtheory** · 11-10-2009 10:07 AM

Both are topmounted. Boomerang is thinner than the Glider, therefore slightly lower when on the same trucks.

**ZuMBLe** · 11-10-2009 10:16 AM

So the boomerang is flexier or no?

**Kenny_Ledesma** · 11-10-2009 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by ZuMBLe

So the boomerang is flexier or no?

Boomerang is stiffer and dh-able for lighter guys.

**trubac** · 11-10-2009 10:22 AM

Glider : better for commuting in tha city
B'rang : better for hard carving out tha city ...

**ZuMBLe** · 11-10-2009 10:25 AM

Got it.. Widerglider is still going to be my weapon of choice then. Just waiting on my Indy Hybrids. =)

**Kenny_Ledesma** · 11-10-2009 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by trubac

Glider : better on the sidewalk
B'rang : better in the street

fixed it for ya

**Big Dev** · 11-10-2009 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kenny_Ledesma

Boomerang is stiffer and dh-able for lighter guys.

Boomerang is stiffer than a superglider?
are you sure?

@stringtheory, I was under the assumption that a boomerang has (some) camber. Would that not make it taller?

**trubac** · 11-10-2009 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Big Dev

Boomerang is stiffer than a superglider?
are you sure?

@stringtheory, I was under the assumption that a boomerang has (some) camber. Would that not make it taller?

Yes the B'rang is taller and flexier.
Yes the Glider is stiffer and lower.

**Big Dev** · 11-10-2009 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by trubac

Yes the B'rang is taller and flexier.
Yes the Glider is stiffer and lower.

thank you.

My initial questions is still unanswered: Is the boomerang super awesome and should I hold out for it

**trubac** · 11-10-2009 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Big Dev

thank you.

My initial questions is still unanswered: Is the boomerang super awesome and should I hold out for it

I've got a SupaGlider, a SupaCharger and a B'rang ...
I will keep the Glider and the B'rang.
If you are used to dropped boards, don't go for a B'rang with RII type of trucks ... even with Indy and no riser it will be higher than the Glider with risers ...
But IMHO, they are both great boards, opposite style.
as I said commuting : Glider, Carving : B'rang

Ah ... the B'rang is more a HighTech board, that you don't want to bump, you want to keep its beauty forever ...
opposite, you don't mind hurting the Glider, it is more a tank built deck sort of heavy duty ....

that helps a little more ?

**Big Dev** · 11-10-2009 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by trubac

I've got a SupaGlider, a SupaCharger and a B'rang ...
I will keep the Glider and the B'rang.
If you are used to dropped boards, don't go for a B'rang with RII type of trucks ... even with Indy and no riser it will be higher than the Glider with risers ...
But IMHO, they are both great boards, opposite style.
as I said commuting : Glider, Carving : B'rang

Ah ... the B'rang is more a HighTech board, that you don't want to bump, you want to keep its beauty forever ...
opposite, you don't mind hurting the Glider, it is more a tank built deck sort of heavy duty ....

that helps a little more ?

I use drop through decks most often but am used to indy topmounts w eighth to quarter risers.

hows the concave on the boomerang? aggressive enough for standies, 180s and the like?

**stringtheory** · 11-10-2009 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Big Dev

@stringtheory, I was under the assumption that a boomerang has (some) camber. Would that not make it taller?

I guess if you look at it that way, then sure. But when you ride a set up, your full weight is on it. Camber flexes in most cases.

**Wells** · 11-10-2009 06:39 PM

"Which one's taller" is sort of a dumb question. Ride height is mostly determined by your rolling hardware (trucks, wheels, risers).

**Big Dev** · 11-10-2009 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Wells

"Which one's taller" is sort of a dumb question. Ride height is mostly determined by your rolling hardware (trucks, wheels, risers).

everybody talks about the superglider being "so low"
my bad

**trubac** · 11-11-2009 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dev

I use drop through decks most often but am used to indy topmounts w eighth to quarter risers.

hows the concave on the boomerang? aggressive enough for standies, 180s and the like?

Yes !!! the Boomerang is a very lively deck, lots of fun !
sort of an upgraded better designed Vanguard : stiffer and more reactive flex, larger near the trucks, nice 'grippy' concave ...
the Glider got a much smaller wheelbase ... in fact would be more accurate to compare the Boomerang to the SuperCharger ...
some pics for you to see :

**akimaveur** · 11-11-2009 02:15 AM

what's the OP trying to find out in this thread?

i say get the widerglider if thats what this thread is still about

**floyd0matic** · 11-11-2009 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dev

everybody talks about the superglider being "so low"
my bad

cause the usual setup you'd see is with indy's [for some without risers]

**stringtheory** · 11-11-2009 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by trubac

Trubac, is that an old G&S truck hanger on the front of your Glider? The one's made of 4130 chromoly, with the bushing seat welded on? And nylon ends on the hanger?

If so, that's rad.

**trubac** · 11-11-2009 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by stringtheory

Trubac, is that an old G&S truck hanger on the front of your Glider? The one's made of 4130 chromoly, with the bushing seat welded on? And nylon ends on the hanger?

If so, that's rad.

Well spotted ...

that is the ones ... the best front trucks ever ... with the right bushings (home made Abec11) ... very stable and very turny ... an incredibly nice geometry ... very well ingeenered with its reversed kingpin going directly into a long custom nut .... but

shhhh ... keep it secret ....