In Depth BC Eel Review

**Cann0n** · 12-05-2009 07:19 PM

How's the construction? Does it feel durable?

Originally Posted by itspatpatt

BC seems like a super legit company, but what killed the deal for me is that they didnt offer free shipping so it costed me another 15 bucks for shipping. So it came out to like.. 215?

because they are a smaller dealer they pretty much always sell at the best price (a plus) however when sites have sales on dervishes fro the same same price the comparison shopper sees the price drop and etc.

anyways I have emailed bryant asking about custom designs etc, seemed like a nice guy quick response.

I would definetly buy from these if you are looking for custom graphics which almost no one offers (esp for free!) since i wasnt I just went for a dervish on sale for 230 (no tax no shipping).

ps. i think BC longboards would explode if they went viral the way original and loaded did, they only have like 2 videos on youtube that I could find, and loaded and original seem to have become so big because of noobies learning about it off youtube.

Epic fail dude... I don't even want to speak my mind about this matter...

**Ryno21bc** · 12-05-2009 07:44 PM

Mine is very solid! had a pretty hard shot with a curb and you can hardly tell. And mine is before the new carbon fiber nose or whatever they have now. My only complaint would be the clear grip is wearing and tearing up pretty bad. But thats pretty standard for clear grip right?

**BAsports18** · 12-06-2009 10:06 AM

Between me and bauer, the BC team is trying to get more videos on youtube and vimeo. Bauer has made some great videos and I feel like my first video came out pretty well. Bauer and I both live in the northeast so we won't be able to make videos with great locations for a couple months but you'll definitely see more from BC in the future.

**Kscotty** · 01-14-2010 09:33 PM

I might just have to grab an eel for my next longboard =P

**Mikabrett** · 01-15-2010 05:18 PM

You won't regret it.

**Ryno21bc** · 01-15-2010 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Kscotty

I might just have to grab an eel for my next longboard =P

Do it! Its a sick board!

**yu-cha-chu!** · 03-10-2010 08:57 AM

is the width of the eel too wide? i have a 8.5 width board currently.

**Big Dev** · 03-10-2010 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by yu-cha-chu!

is the width of the eel too wide? i have a 8.5 width board currently.

no, your board is too narrow

**Flexible Sloth** · 03-10-2010 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by yu-cha-chu!

is the width of the eel too wide? i have a 8.5 width board currently.

You must have some tiny feet!

**yu-cha-chu!** · 03-10-2010 09:31 AM

hahah. okay. i'm gettin an eel as soon as they come back out.

**DHirst45** · 03-10-2010 01:49 PM

Whats the flex on the Eel like?! I've been looking at it but i really like a flexy board and I havent found anything thats told me about the flex on it. I'm about 160 so I'm right in the middle of those two flexes but oh well. Please if anyone who's ridden one could tell me about the flex that would be awesome!

**BAsports18** · 03-10-2010 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by DHirst45

Whats the flex on the Eel like?! I've been looking at it but i really like a flexy board and I havent found anything thats told me about the flex on it. I'm about 160 so I'm right in the middle of those two flexes but oh well. Please if anyone who's ridden one could tell me about the flex that would be awesome!

Ummm, you might want to look in the section of the review entitled "flex".

**DHirst45** · 03-10-2010 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by BAsports18

Ummm, you might want to look in the section of the review entitled "flex".

Well, I understand that theres two different flex options, but that still doesn't mean much too me. I'm new to all of this so I cannot say I can fully understand all the terms that pertain to flex, etc. However, I saw somewhere the BC Moray be described as "hard as a rock" and I don't know what that could mean for the Eel, especially, because I'd like a fairly flexy board. Would the standard flex on there be described as like none, low, or medium, etc.? Other than the standard flexes it described them being able to "zero in on the flex you want" is that a significant amount? Does that cost a lot more money to do?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

**DancetheDervish** · 03-10-2010 11:11 PM

Haha you have some haters for friends! Great review, did you include the built in nose and tail guards the Eel has?

**THEjackel4545** · 03-11-2010 12:32 AM

Im currently riding the gravity kalai, how is compared?

**BOMB SQUAD** · 03-11-2010 07:23 AM

These guys are the ####!!!! Buy there boards!!!

**Cooper@BCLongboards** · 03-11-2010 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by BOMB SQUAD

These guys are the ####!!!! Buy there boards!!!

Yeah! what he said!

You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.

**BOMB SQUAD** · 03-11-2010 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by itspatpatt

BC seems like a super legit company, but what killed the deal for me is that they didnt offer free shipping so it costed me another 15 bucks for shipping. So it came out to like.. 215?

because they are a smaller dealer they pretty much always sell at the best price (a plus) however when sites have sales on dervishes fro the same same price the comparison shopper sees the price drop and etc.

anyways I have emailed bryant asking about custom designs etc, seemed like a nice guy quick response.

I would definetly buy from these if you are looking for custom graphics which almost no one offers (esp for free!) since i wasnt I just went for a dervish on sale for 230 (no tax no shipping).

ps. i think BC longboards would explode if they went viral the way original and loaded did, they only have like 2 videos on youtube that I could find, and loaded and original seem to have become so big because of noobies learning about it off youtube.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! I just saw this!!! This guy just doesnt get it at ALL!!! Its actually entertaining to read this!! Keep up the good work guys!! i was surprised to see such a good product for so cheep. As far as the videos go, this dude doesnt get the money it cost to make videos like that. The guys at BC work full time jobs aswell as make these great boards so get off there ass.

Spread the stoke!!!!

Tanner

**BAsports18** · 03-11-2010 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by DHirst45

Well, I understand that theres two different flex options, but that still doesn't mean much too me. I'm new to all of this so I cannot say I can fully understand all the terms that pertain to flex, etc. However, I saw somewhere the BC Moray be described as "hard as a rock" and I don't know what that could mean for the Eel, especially, because I'd like a fairly flexy board. Would the standard flex on there be described as like none, low, or medium, etc.? Other than the standard flexes it described them being able to "zero in on the flex you want" is that a significant amount? Does that cost a lot more money to do?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

The eel has pretty subtle flex because it is a freeride oriented board. So in your terms it would be medium. If you want more flex you should email info@bclongboards.com or look into the swordfish which is flexier and more carving/dancing centered. I wrote a review of that board on the fish also. Hope that helps, thanks.

**DancetheDervish** · 03-11-2010 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by BAsports18

The eel has pretty subtle flex because it is a freeride oriented board. So in your terms it would be medium. If you want more flex you should email info@bclongboards.com or look into the swordfish which is flexier and more carving/dancing centered. I wrote a review of that board on the fish also. Hope that helps, thanks.

The new gen Eels are much, much flexier. Comparable to a Dervish.