09 avenger?

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 01:42 PM

Hey whats up, i just got a new 09 avenger that i ordered online. In the pictures i've seen the top is white, the one i got is just the wood. In the middle of the w concave underneath the clear top layer the board has a crack. was wondering if its structurally good?

**coercive** · 10-20-2009 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by nikeeric

Hey whats up, i just got a new 09 avenger that i ordered online. In the pictures i've seen the top is white, the one i got is just the wood. In the middle of the w concave underneath the clear top layer the board has a cracked. Not really worried about the color but was wondering if its structurally good?

you need to either post exact measurements of the crack and where it is or post a picture.

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by coercive

you need to either post exact measurements of the crack and where it is or post a picture.

its wider than a hairline crack and is 16 inches. Think i should ask about the board from where i bought it from? stokedskateboards.com

**Camel** · 10-20-2009 02:28 PM

I'd like to see some GOOD pics of it as well. Rayne sometime comes through with oddball stuff like that. Send me some pics to chadd@stokedskateboards.com or post them here.

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Camel

I'd like to see some GOOD pics of it as well. Rayne sometime comes through with oddball stuff like that. Send me some pics to chadd@stokedskateboards.com or post them here.

So do all the 09 have white tops? or did they make a batch with wood ones? On the Stoked site they advertise the white ones( which i wanted).

**mateo** · 10-20-2009 03:46 PM

i think you will be fine.

and im pretty sure that with all of the 09 boards they only produced a certain number of non laminate tops like yours.

**Camel** · 10-20-2009 05:19 PM

On the Stoked site, we use the images that the manufacturer provides. The product varies from run to run, in both quality and look. The Hellcats were another good example. Some of the top sheets were not perfect and customers emailed us about it. Rayne said they were good. And once they were gripped and ridden, no one had an issue.

Do you plan on gripping the deck?

Originally Posted by nikeeric

On the Stoked site they advertise the white ones( which i wanted).

This is the image that has been on the Stoked site since the '09 model came out:

I am pretty sure that clearly shows a wood top. And it came from the Rayne site. If you want to take a picture with a 5mp or higher camera, so we can see the crack, and send it to the guys at Rayne for inspection I am sure they would be happy to check it out. I would like to see that one too.

It looks like the top sheet is completely intact? Does your fingernail fit in the crack?

**Marleyfan1101** · 10-20-2009 05:52 PM

Could the crack be a seam between two pieces of wood?

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by mateo

i think you will be fine.

and im pretty sure that with all of the 09 boards they only produced a certain number of non laminate tops like yours.

its laminated but with a clear top instead

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Camel

On the Stoked site, we use the images that the manufacturer provides. The product varies from run to run, in both quality and look. The Hellcats were another good example. Some of the top sheets were not perfect and customers emailed us about it. Rayne said they were good. And once they were gripped and ridden, no one had an issue.

Do you plan on gripping the deck?

This is the image that has been on the Stoked site since the '09 model came out:

I am pretty sure that clearly shows a wood top. And it came from the Rayne site. If you want to take a picture with a 5mp or higher camera, so we can see the crack, and send it to the guys at Rayne for inspection I am sure they would be happy to check it out. I would like to see that one too.

It looks like the top sheet is completely intact? Does your fingernail fit in the crack?

I know its wood but i just thought the white colored top looked sick.... i was going to use clear grip tape. On my deck the clear laminate top is still intact, the crack is looks like a finger nail would fit. I was just concerned that they sold me a refurbished deck because i got it for 134.99 and now on the stoked site the avenger is selling for 144.99 last time i checked.

**jman1365** · 10-20-2009 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by nikeeric

I know its wood but i just thought the white colored top looked sick.... i was going to use clear grip tape. On my deck the clear laminate top is still intact, the crack is looks like a finger nail would fit. I was just concerned that they sold me a refurbished deck because i got it for 134.99 and now on their site the avenger is selling for 144.99 last time i checked.

Rayne has said that it's not uncommon for cracks to occur where there is bends in the board caused from drops and concave
if it's under the glass then it is most likely filled with epoxy and won't be a problem to you at all
stop stressing, ride your board

**Petary791** · 10-20-2009 06:23 PM

Advice: Don't use clear grip tape on a speedboard.

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Marleyfan1101

Could the crack be a seam between two pieces of wood?

That's what i'm thinking, it looks like the pieces are joined before and after the W concave but it splits at the top of the bump.

**nikeeric** · 10-20-2009 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by jman1365

Rayne has said that it's not uncommon for cracks to occur where there is bends in the board caused from drops and concave
if it's under the glass then it is most likely filled with epoxy and won't be a problem to you at all
stop stressing, ride your board

ok sweet that's reassuring.

**Camel** · 10-20-2009 06:36 PM

Stoked doesn't sell refurbs. So there actually isn't a crack, this is a difference in coloration under the glass and epoxy, smooth finish top coat. I get it, you don't have a structural issue.

GRIP IT AND RIP IT!