your dh setup

[gabriel[abc]]

mannnn. so the hairpin i got was an 8-ply and i was like "mannnn" and kind of skeptical because im a heavier guy

set it up with prandals 42 and lime freerides

stood on it and it flexed a little. i feel it when i stand on it stationary but when i ride its more "ride dampening" if anything. however its 30.8" wheelbase felt perfect for my tuck

should i be worried about a little flex at higher speeds? like yeah i know flex wobble and all but just wanted some opinions from more hardcore dh'ers

[wooden]

mannnn. so the hairpin i got was an 8-ply and i was like "mannnn" and kind of skeptical because im a heavier guy

set it up with prandals 42 and lime freerides

stood on it and it flexed a little. i feel it when i stand on it stationary but when i ride its more "ride dampening" if anything. however its 30.8" wheelbase felt perfect for my tuck

should i be worried about a little flex at higher speeds? like yeah i know flex wobble and all but just wanted some opinions from more hardcore dh'ers

depends on how much it's flexing. if it just barely moves under your weight you're fine, if it's anything more than that it could take some getting used to but should still do just fine.

[neuros]

nemesis (hopefully MM soon)
zealous trucks (hangars + plates)
66mm 80a Gravity Burners

[circle]

mannnn. so the hairpin i got was an 8-ply and i was like "mannnn" and kind of skeptical because im a heavier guy

set it up with prandals 42 and lime freerides

stood on it and it flexed a little. i feel it when i stand on it stationary but when i ride its more "ride dampening" if anything. however its 30.8" wheelbase felt perfect for my tuck

should i be worried about a little flex at higher speeds? like yeah i know flex wobble and all but just wanted some opinions from more hardcore dh'ers

I put a layer of 8 oz fiberglass on the bottom of mine and now the flex is very minimal.

[Petary791]

I put a layer of 8 oz fiberglass on the bottom of mine and now the flex is very minimal.

So you just go to the store and ask for 8oz Fiberglass in a can or something then paint it on? I might consider doing this for my Voodoo too.

[circle]

So you just go to the store and ask for 8oz Fiberglass in a can or something then paint it on? I might consider doing this for my Voodoo too.

Fiberglass is not a liquid, but it is measured by the oz, i dont know why.

Fiberglass is a cloth that you apply to a anything with epoxy resin or polyester resing or whatever.

It is basically a really strong glue that hold on the cloth, which gives it more structural strength

[GIlongboardingJOE]

Sector9 small race
dewedged indy215, core plates
black jimZ and indy bushings
split duro 71mm gators (front 84a back 78a)

[gabriel[abc]]

I put a layer of 8 oz fiberglass on the bottom of mine and now the flex is very minimal.

good idea circle. this will be my first time lol

lookie what i found guys

Black Fiberglass - Fibre Glast Developments

[Purdez]

Sector9 small race
dewedged indy215, core plates
black jimZ and indy bushings
split duro 71mm gators (front 84a back 78a)

Nice setup!
Why do you have the wheels setup like a slalomboard? More grip?

[gavinc]

landy evo 08
bear grizzlies (getting smokies in a few weeks)
landy abec 7s
landy 77mm hawgz (being replaced by bigzigs as we speak)

[neuros]

Fiberglass is not a liquid, but it is measured by the oz, i dont know why.

reinforcement cloth is measured by the amount of resin/epoxy it takes to wet out 1 sq yard IIRC. 8oz is heavy. 4-5 oz should do fine for a bottom stiffening layer

[dozer jr]

birthday present

[GIlongboardingJOE]

Nice setup!
Why do you have the wheels setup like a slalomboard? More grip?

well i thought that if i have 78a back and 84a front my wheels would roll at an 81a speed, but would still grip like if i had all 78a wheels.

[gabriel[abc]]

Nice setup!
Why do you have the wheels setup like a slalomboard? More grip?

for slalom. emphasis for grip is in the rear.

for dh. emphasis for grip should be in the front

[Petary791]

Sector9 small race
dewedged indy215, core plates
black jimZ and indy bushings
split duro 71mm gators (front 84a back 78a)

I'm diggin' that setup a lot. I see you're runnin' my favorite bushing setup. I suggest running the front flat though, you might like it more. But even if you don't, still a sick setup. 38" topmounts + Indy's rool

[boxcar182]

for slalom. emphasis for grip is in the rear.

for dh. emphasis for grip should be in the front

Go try that out and tell me how it goes.

Grip should ALWAYS be in the rear.

[GIlongboardingJOE]

for slalom. emphasis for grip is in the rear.

for dh. emphasis for grip should be in the front

i'm not trying to be rude or anything but i was wondering why you think grip should be front focused in dh? due to my personal experience the front has a much harder time sliding out than the back. Do you think the preference has to do with riding style? Like i sorta understand the benefit of a grippier front if you like to predrift alot. But it makes more sense (to me anyway) to have a grippier back because i tend to footbreak late and try to surf the corners. Also i found that the board has a bit more "snap" into turns if the wheels are harder hence the harder wheels in the front. no disrespect or anything but i would really like to hear your opinion in this matter.

[neuros]

When I was running split duros (read: pointless) I tried grip in front and grip in back. Soft grippy wheels in front only slow you down IMO
If I were to go split duro again it'd be 86a front 80a back... but I don't like the way spit duros slide

[guroo]

Grip should be in the back. That's beyond the point because riding all wheels the same duro is the best way to go.

[gabriel[abc]]

idk i was just thinking because when people use 6 wheels. its 2/4 for slalom and 4/2 for dh from what i've seen