thoughts on d-lite and other carbon fibers

[Greazy_Fox]

so carbon fiber boards, how much lighter are they? like in a mathamatical sense. and are they really worth it if you can afford it?

[K-Rimes]

I like my boards to be as light as possible... It makes for a better feeling of connection to the board, and road and it's great to have a nimble skateboard rather than a dull one!

I can't afford it, but have the pleasure of riding the D-Lites and they're super light and stiff... Sounds like a board I can jam on.

Further:

A regular Hellcat weighs around 6-7 pounds... A D-Lite weights 3.5 or a little less. Significant difference under MY feet, but who knows, maybe I just like them nice and light.

[*SWEET*]

Agreed on that one...
A lite board is easier to control when drifting (less inertia) and it's a little advantage for pushing too
I'd love a carbon evo or a full carbon demonseed... But I wont be getting one tomorrow for sure lol

[Zap]

if applied correctly carbon fiber can substantially lighten a board, you can use it to add stiffness instead of adding the extra veneers which is a superb trade off. Some boards the carbon fiber is merely cosmetic (maybe just an ittybitty bit structural even with a cosmetic intent), so beware of what kind of carbon fiber that the board builder is using.

generally it is worth it. Like K-Rimes said, light boards are a very nice asset. The lighter the board the more control you have over it; more nimble, better cornering.

[LFPLongboarder]

not to thread steal but I had the EXACT same question... Is $400-500 worth it?do all the pros use them?

[K-Rimes]

Not all the pros use them, and you can be equally as fast, if not faster with the heavier version of a deck. It's really all personal feel.

I justify the cost with the knowledge that I get ALOT of use out of my boards, and I'd love to have the best feeling one possible for the amount I use that thing.... Light boards are what I like, but you need to experience one that's well set-up to enjoy.

[Crappysurfer]

no not all the pros use them, they offer a little bit more grip if you know what you're doing and have a different feel, if you arent going to appreciate or notice the difference then why blow the amount of money on a deck that costs as much as a nice complete?

[K-Rimes]

Nice trucks first. Those make the biggest difference.

[Crappysurfer]

Nice trucks first. Those make the biggest difference.

i second that

[Flapper]

and make sure you arent some gumby who is going to be crashing your nose into the curb or wall......EVER!!!!

CF board vs. wall.....wall wins, unlike a wood board

[karrot]

and make sure you arent some gumby who is going to be crashing your nose into the curb or wall......EVER!!!!

CF board vs. wall.....wall wins, unlike a wood board

my friend smashed the side of his carbon board into the side of a curb.... no structural damage, maybe a small scratch or something

[K-Rimes]

I hit Mischo's carbon fibre Evo at Maryhill.... (Sorry Mischo!)

Nate and Mischo locked wheels and they both went down, they slid off the side of the road in scrapes of black and red, respectively, but their boards were both on the road, and I thought I'd be able to slip through them... They connected together on the road, taking the length of two boards across the roads made my route impossible. I had no time to choose and just leaned way back on my board and prepared for impact. The board crunched in front of me and I watched as the board slammed out in front of me from the impact... I kept riding to the bottom. Amazed that my board only had a tiny bit of fibreglass chipped out.

[fineout]

so did it break?

[K-Rimes]

My deck was 100%... Mischo retired his, I think. But it was ride-able, with worry, and was used for another run, though Mischo eventually ended up riding a wood Evo.

[fineout]

oo ok, not like it has any effect on me i dont have the money for that nonsence, just curious. too bad he had to retire such a nice expensive board though

[SpeedFiend]

my board is a dream. so much easier to drift.

[IvanTheTerrible]

my thoughts on composite boards breaks my wallet's heart.

[Xgecko]

My question is more along the lines of with normal wear and tear does it keep it's new board feeling longer than an all wood board. I mean with park boards I retire them after a couple months because the crisp feeling is just gone. If it weren't for the wear issue I'm sure Carbon would improve the wear on a park board

[Greazy_Fox]

well id love to have that lightness and easy sliding thats why i love my dervish. i know i love light boards already id still love to try a carbon fiber speed board but lack the connections to try one anyone in the northwest washington have one? well the only thing that keeps me in there on the price is i also surf and snowboard and needless to say those things cost more than most longboards so the carbon fiber boards are an option so im very interested in them. my skills might not back one up quite yet but hey they will someday.

[Greazy_Fox]

o and also other carbon fiber dropthus are made?