your dh setup

[TehSuck]

Now its a cliche setup. I dont hear of too many evo's with avilas actually.

Honestly, they're not so great....... from a normal silverfish point of view.

The BlackOps thane is ridiculously fast, but the Avilas have really, really funky drift/slide characteristics. Damn thing doesn't want to drift at all going toeside, and drifts really easy going heelside. Also, the hookup coming out is like getting hit by a freight train. Not to mention the rapid damage to the lips on the forward-facing wheels when getting sideways heelside, forcing me to rotate the wheels to keep wear even.

I called Seismic and got the owner (who's really awesome), and after a 20 minute long phone conversation, he suggested I get 83a 77mm Speedvents (after explaining my riding style and weight, etc) , which was actually my second choice, but I went for the Avilas when I ordered the board, since my riding style didn't really include drifting/sliding. Having progressed considerably (and understanding the importance of drifting/sliding in DH runs), I realize now that the Avilas probably were not the best choice.

Dunno if I'm gonna trim them and make them BlackOps 77a BigZigs, or put them on a future GS board. I'm saving up enough extra cash to get the SpeedVents right now.

...............

When not getting sideways though, the Avilas stick like flypaper to the road. Ultimately though, they're either getting trimmed or retired. Kinda thinking about getting a set of the 81a and trimming them.... hmmmmmmm.....

[partninjas]

I never understood why people complain about Avilas having crappy slides...They're not meant to be drifters. There are infinite other wheels to fill that category.

[TehSuck]

I never understood why people complain about Avilas having crappy slides...They're not meant to be drifters. There are infinite other wheels to fill that category.

Exactly my point. I wasn't a drifter until I got my Evo. Then I was like ohsnap, I need wheels that are drift-compatible.

[Squirrlyismyname]

Exactly my point. I wasn't a drifter until I got my Evo. Then I was like ohsnap, I need wheels that are drift-compatible.

you could always radius the edges of them. might help with the sliding and all... just a suggestion and it might be easier than trimming

[Justin K]

My all Euro set up

Fibretec Shortshitstu
204mm Kahalani trucks with 90a venom barrels all around
83.5 Cult wheels

Its pretty rad

[dozerdoggie]

My all Euro set up

Fibretec Shortshitstu
204mm Kahalani trucks with 90a venom barrels all around
83.5 Cult wheels

Its pretty rad

sweet setup its the bomb

[Bomb303]

My all Euro set up
90a venom barrels all around

Since when is Colorado in Europe?
You need some sabres boy.

Sick ride though...

[circle]

My all Euro set up

Fibretec Shortshitstu
204mm Kahalani trucks with 90a venom barrels all around
83.5 Cult wheels

Its pretty rad

Since when is Colorado in Europe?
You need some sabres boy.

Sick ride though...

European, perhaps. Sabres and Cults are poured in the US last I heard.

Nice setup nigg.

[Eddy Martinez]

Fell in love or lust when I saw the graphics on this board. I give you the Rayne The Abbatis Collaboration Longboard Skateboard Deck
Radikal Talons, no spherical bearing pivot cup. Purple O Tangs, Powell 6 Balls.Viscious Grip Tape

[circle]

Fell in love or lust when I saw the graphics on this board. I give you the Rayne The Abbatis Collaboration Longboard Skateboard Deck
Radikal Talons, no spherical bearing pivot cup. Purple O Tangs, Powell 6 Balls.Viscious Grip Tape

Great truck and deck combo, I ride the same except I run oranger bennett alligators.

[(Android)]

Cindrich Screamer topmounted with Bear smokies, Venom 93as and grape apes from teh purple skunk.

[leadfoot]

Cindrich Screamer topmounted with Bear smokies, Venom 93as and grape apes from teh purple skunk.

THAT board is total intsanity!!
I must be leading a sheltered life,... never seen anything like it!!

[partninjas]

Cindrich board catalog right here on the fish!

[erick420]

whats the best DH board you can advise me to get. im 5'11 and weigh bout 190lbs. il be using the board strictly for DH. im leaning towards the demonseed but any suggestions will be appreciated. thanks

[speshlspeclsteak]

im about your size and i ride a zealous felon. its a great deck and i like the way it turns. id check out the beginner decks/trucks stickies in the dh and truck sections if i were you tho

[DPerjar]

93 venoms all around in smokies? Don't take this the wrong way, but I can't begin to imagine how awful that feels. Unless you weigh 250.

[(Android)]

93 venoms all around in smokies? Don't take this the wrong way, but I can't begin to imagine how awful that feels. Unless you weigh 250.

Yeah i ####ed up. Im getting some softer bushings soon though.

[(Android)]

Cindrich board catalog right here on the fish!

yeh thats where i got my screamer from. Except it was a hundred bones less than it is now..

[Petary791]

The thought of downhilling on Grapey Apes scares the bejeezus out of me but I do certainly love my Grapey Apes.

[(Android)]

The thought of downhilling on Grapey Apes scares the bejeezus out of me but I do certainly love my Grapey Apes.

Yeah, they roll sooo fast, being incredibly heavy. I have a pair of red avillas that i love. Used em a ton for dh, hella good for drifitng corners.