Beginner DH decks and trucks

**CasterTown** · 02-09-2010 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by dontbuyfromplayitagain

think it is to fast

Do you see why nobody understands you? Words without punctuation are ambiguous if not meaningless.

One of these might be what you were going for:

a.) Think. It is too fast.

b.) Think it is too fast?

c.) I think it is too fast.

**somebody** · 02-09-2010 02:49 PM

I bought a Voodoo XL (used, and payed too much...

) and I also got a set of Randal's 50* with two 42* plates. I originally set it up with the 42* and some otang 4prez's, getting some nasty wheel bite. Today I was reading about other people's Voodoo setups and decided to set it up 50* front and 42* back. Now everything seems to be perfectly set up, no bite but theres only like a quarter inch gap. This is all just in my house I have not been able to really try it out because of the snow. But I was wondering if you guys think this will be a good starting point. What is the point in having a lesser degree plate in the back? is it that it gives the board a more front turning bias?

Thanks, any recommendations welcome

**1904** · 02-10-2010 08:15 PM

are any of those sector 9 boards still made?

**tgaydos** · 03-01-2010 05:49 PM

I want to get into downhill but don't have a deck for downhill any suggestions on brand and style or model? and also was wondering if randal 180's r-11 with 50 degree plates is good for dh because i've read elsewhere that they were but just want to double check before i die on a hill. and also what bushings would be recommended?

**tgaydos** · 03-01-2010 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by 1904

are any of those sector 9 boards still made?

yes https://www.sector9.com/#/product/boards/ here you go it'll take you directly to their products page. the only problem i have with sector nine is that they, in my opinion, are too comercial. but that's just me.

**lichano** · 03-01-2010 06:57 PM

i got myself a comet pagan with some 75mm bigzigs. But! for some strange reason i get wheelbite when my buddy had his setup with 75mm potangs. Any help?

**xjweezyx** · 03-01-2010 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by lichano

i got myself a comet pagan with some 75mm bigzigs. But! for some strange reason i get wheelbite when my buddy had his setup with 75mm potangs. Any help?

is it a drop? that is very common with drop pagans, they are really wide where you mount the trucks. sadly you might have to get wider trucks like paris 195s and you might still get hanger bite

. ask in the board builders section for a good way to safely shave off some material on the sides of the truck mounting area (wow we really need a word for that, sorry if there already is)

edit- i read your post wrong, when you get your setup all setup, if there is in fact bite then take my advice. until then you will have to wait and see...

**JackRabbit** · 03-12-2010 12:15 PM

Anyone know what Sabre trucks are like for downhill? I dont want to get any just, but thought I'd do a bit of pre-emptive research for when I get a dedicated downhill setup...

**JackRabbit** · 03-12-2010 05:57 PM

Also Earthwing Superballs wheels. They say they're for racing, but they aren't on the list at the beginning...

**Flipster** · 04-04-2010 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by mcgoon

^ Yes it does....

measured mine yesterday...got 14.5 in front, 15.5 in back

**heavensbounty** · 04-09-2010 12:11 AM

so for the evo what would be a good set up like what riser do you use to dewedge the front and back with the 852's ?

**Bookworm** · 04-09-2010 12:18 AM

khiro angled risers.

try to find some bear 40* plates. don't change the back it'll be fine with a 52 or a 40* plate

**heavensbounty** · 04-09-2010 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bookworm

khiro angled risers.

try to find some bear 40* plates. don't change the back it'll be fine with a 52 or a 40* plate

i have the bear 852 52* .... thanks i have an angeled riser in the front and a flat in the back, i have the front hangar flipped and the back not. riding on 2 red elims and 2 purp barels

**heavensbounty** · 04-09-2010 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by heavensbounty

i have the bear 852 52* .... thanks i have an angeled riser in the front and a flat in the back, i have the front hangar flipped and the back not. riding on 2 red elims and 2 purp barels

also i dont use bottom washers hah

AJ · 04-17-2010 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by 808FLiP

if your looking for a good cheap beginner board go for a landyachtz evo or a stella battle axe from SDS skateboards which is kind of a knockoff from the Kebbek ian comishan

Kebbek knock of eh? thats a pretty hard task

**LYDropcarve** · 04-20-2010 03:55 PM

I'm guessing this would be a good place to ask this question. I would like to change my wheelbase from 31 to 32 inches on my isis and I have no clue what holes to mount the trucks on in order to due this?
Thanks,
Zac

**808bomberz** · 04-21-2010 12:02 AM

I was wondering if a Voodoo Xl is a good DH board, and what are some good DH set ups for the voodoo?

**CarveSkateShop** · 04-23-2010 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by 808bomberz

I was wondering if a Voodoo Xl is a good DH board, and what are some good DH set ups for the voodoo?

You can pretty much make any flipped king pin truck a decent downhill truck with the right bushings. As far as wheels go, I would recommend a "race cut" wheel such as orangatang 4pres and in heats or the earthwing obombers and smokers

Zac

**Bookworm** · 04-23-2010 02:14 PM

Randal/paris 180s or my personal favorite truck, Crails,

orange 4prez are a whupass wheel

**Nabster** · 04-24-2010 04:07 PM

advantages with drop mount and dropthrough is a lower point of gravity... mainly.. right?
but what's the advantages with topmount? is it only the personal taste?