Beginner DH decks and trucks

**Justin Metcalf** · 10-17-2007 04:01 PM

Actually...If you're completely new to speedboarding...stiffness is good. A slightly flexy board will allow a little more snap and feel in corners (I prefer having a little bit of flex) but a very stiff board is much more stable and easy to handle.

For DH, stiffness is better.

**Racer128** · 10-17-2007 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by stinee

Actually...If you're completely new to speedboarding...stiffness is good. A slightly flexy board will allow a little more snap and feel in corners (I prefer having a little bit of flex) but a very stiff board is much more stable and easy to handle.

For DH, stiffness is better.

I said a total newbie to longboarding, not speedboarding. Someone who has decided that they want o learn to longboard fast, and has just started, might want an easier board, as 30mph* will most likely be a top speed. Then, they can move their more comforable oard to a cruising deck, and get a dedicated speed board. At least that is my view. (coming out of a person riding a fibreflex pintail

)

*when you live in gainesville florida, 30mph is a top speed for most places. you just gotta look forward to that trip to the appalachians...

**nbhcdownhill** · 10-17-2007 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Racer128

I said a total newbie to longboarding, not speedboarding. Someone who has decided that they want o learn to longboard fast, and has just started, might want an easier board, as 30mph* will most likely be a top speed. Then, they can move their more comforable oard to a cruising deck, and get a dedicated speed board. At least that is my view. (coming out of a person riding a fibreflex pintail

)

*when you live in gainesville florida, 30mph is a top speed for most places. you just gotta look forward to that trip to the appalachians...

I've never really owned a flexy board, I like stiffness.

**Josh Lovejoy** · 10-21-2007 08:21 AM

any one want to compare the jimz bear complete off longboardstore to an evo off stoked? im looking to buy one. i go around 35 now with my carve sc harbor s9

**guroo** · 10-21-2007 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Josh Lovejoy

any one want to compare the jimz bear complete off longboardstore to an evo off stoked? im looking to buy one. i go around 35 now with my carve sc harbor s9

You already have a thread comparing these. Please stop double posting.

**Blub** · 10-21-2007 10:43 AM

Add CLB scorpion. Dont know the specs, but the concave sure looks sexy.

**RussianKarma** · 10-21-2007 11:27 AM

Thank god for the people who are willing to take the time to type stuff like that up becuase i don't have the patience

**Racer128** · 10-23-2007 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by guroo

You already have a thread comparing these. Please stop double posting.

I really can't sand Josh sometimes.

**Nasty Nathan** · 10-28-2007 05:05 PM

I think it says on th paris website that the 180's are at 40*.

**SteveC** · 10-28-2007 05:13 PM

**Perneignacio** · 10-30-2007 10:38 AM

you are selling this boards????

**wakeup** · 10-30-2007 05:09 PM

Pocket Pistols Hill Killer (Topmount and Drop through avaliable)
Length: 42.25
Width: 9.875
Wheelbase: 34.125

**Brute379** · 10-30-2007 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by wakeup

Pocket Pistols Hill Killer (Topmount and Drop through avaliable)
Length: 42.25
Width: 9.875
Wheelbase: 34.125

Drop through no longer listed on thier website. I don't know if it is avail.

Pressure Drop RD-42 should be included. 42x 9 3/4 wheelbase 34 1/2.
Loads of concave!

**Cranks** · 10-30-2007 08:04 PM

steveC your own drawings show that flipping the hanger changes the angle. its where the axle is that matters. its like a virtual pivot point.

**dsaniel** · 10-30-2007 08:27 PM

no make a list of boards over 150 and of pro trucks and wheels and junk

**nbhcdownhill** · 10-30-2007 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by dsaniel

no make a list of boards over 150 and of pro trucks and wheels and junk

what does this mean?

**Perneignacio** · 10-31-2007 07:37 AM

R1 Race Deck Limited Edition.
Weight: 1.98 kg.
Length: 96,5 cm / 38".
Width: 25,5 cm / 10".
Wheel Base: 80 cm / 31.5".
Construction: 8 Ply Maple.
Riding Surface: Concave .
Riding Arch: Straight .
Tail: Stub.

R2 Race Deck Limited Edition
Weight: 2.10 kg
Length: 117 cm / 42"
Width: 25,5 cm / 10"
Wheel Base: 88 cm / 34.5"
Construction: 8 Ply Maple
Riding Surface: Concave
Riding Arch: Straight
Tail: Stub

**Perneignacio** · 10-31-2007 08:45 AM

the previous post is about sector9 race decks

**Spooky Spectre** · 12-16-2007 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Racer128

I said a total newbie to longboarding, not speedboarding. Someone who has decided that they want o learn to longboard fast, and has just started, might want an easier board, as 30mph* will most likely be a top speed. Then, they can move their more comforable oard to a cruising deck, and get a dedicated speed board. At least that is my view. (coming out of a person riding a fibreflex pintail

)

*when you live in gainesville florida, 30mph is a top speed for most places. you just gotta look forward to that trip to the appalachians...

I know where you're coming from but the first board I bought was a Bomb Hills that I taught myself to ride on. Every board I've stepped on after that has been cake to pick up.

Then again, there aren't a lot of hills near me and the ones that are there are pretty tame. Either way, I'm happy that I started with a stiff, entry level speedboard.

**motorpsycho67** · 12-18-2007 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by Perneignacio

R1 Race Deck Limited Edition.
Weight: 1.98 kg.
Length: 96,5 cm / 38".
Width: 25,5 cm / 10".
Wheel Base: 80 cm / 31.5".
Construction: 8 Ply Maple.
Riding Surface: Concave .
Riding Arch: Straight .
Tail: Stub.

R2 Race Deck Limited Edition
Weight: 2.10 kg
Length: 117 cm / 42"
Width: 25,5 cm / 10"
Wheel Base: 88 cm / 34.5"
Construction: 8 Ply Maple
Riding Surface: Concave
Riding Arch: Straight
Tail: Stub

Thanks for posting this. The S9 Race R1 is the deck I'm interested in.