Comet- A freeride/fun time deck

**bnlcmb123** · 08-17-2009 01:15 PM

I Just recieved my new Comet FSM today! I had a custom job by ordering the deck in a shorter length of 36 inches (easier to commute on college campus). I love this board. Have the stock Orangatang Stimulus wheels and randals. This board is extremely fun and it rips! Slides and carving are a dream on this board. The only negative I can think of is the minor wheel bite at extreme turns (only a problem when going slow; not enough wheel bite to through you off the board). I had previously owned an original 34 but the comet FSM takes the win in my book.

**JY Jelly** · 08-17-2009 04:26 PM

Thats awesome, looks like fun.

**elvk-** · 08-17-2009 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce22

MAKE A SYM DROP DECK

AND THEY WILL COME

do it for the children

yep.yep.yep.

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 12:15 PM

Will somebody please answer this Question
Does this board come gripped or does it have to be applied?

**botofusup** · 08-20-2009 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by scottr89

Will somebody please answer this Question
Does this board come gripped or does it have to be applied?

If you are buying just the deck you will need to grip it yourself. I like the 3M stair tape from Home Depot @ $12 a roll. I might try Vicious next however. If you want a complete check out Mile High Skates.

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 02:44 PM

Im buying it complete straight from Comet so i suppose it will come gripped but i dont know really, Anybody else buy it from comet?

**krebhorn** · 08-20-2009 02:49 PM

complete's from comet come gripped!

if you order before tomorrow (my last day here, I'll even be the one gripping it!)

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 02:52 PM

Ha nice one boi! but you probably already have gripped it i ordered it a week ago its on the way now and all

, thanks again.

**botofusup** · 08-20-2009 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by krebhorn

complete's from comet come gripped!

if you order before tomorrow (my last day here, I'll even be the one gripping it!)

I thought he meant just the deck.

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 02:57 PM

No but thanks anyway man!

**botofusup** · 08-20-2009 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by scottr89

No but thanks anyway man!

It's a great board, I love mine. What graphic did you get?

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 03:07 PM

got the freeride stoke machine version what setup u runnin?

**botofusup** · 08-20-2009 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by scottr89

got the freeride stoke machine version what setup u runnin?

That is the graphic to get! I designed it BTW (I'm feeling a little down today so that helped). Anyway, I ran Randals on my prototype with either Comet Checkers or Powerballs. The Checkers are a lot of fun. I currently have my production deck setup with Indy Hybrids with Venom bushings and Stimulus wheels. My prototype currently has Chargers and the Checkers on it. Soooooo much fun. Ireland, on the top of my travel list once my kids get a bit older.

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 05:46 PM

Ya Ireland? Dont know if its the best place to be longboarding (never stops raining) but i guess it would be something different anyways. What are the stock bushings like on the Randals would u recommend changing them? The design on the board is sweet by the way.

**botofusup** · 08-20-2009 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by scottr89

Ya Ireland? Dont know if its the best place to be longboarding (never stops raining) but i guess it would be something different anyways. What are the stock bushings like on the Randals would u recommend changng them? The design on the board is sweet by the way.

I like the stock Randal bushings a lot actually, it kind of depends on your weight. The FSM deck gives you a lot of leverage so it naturally helps you dive into turns. I run stock Randals on my pintail. I would suggest riding them for a while and then seeing if you want to upgrade down the road. For upgrades I really like Sabre and Venom bushings.

**scottr89** · 08-20-2009 06:03 PM

Alrite man will do thanks for the info

**crazychink1987** · 08-23-2009 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by krebhorn

complete's from comet come gripped!

if you order before tomorrow (my last day here, I'll even be the one gripping it!)

Your leaving comet keith?

**ridesnow.** · 08-24-2009 05:25 AM

Cho boy has to go back to school

**krebhorn** · 08-24-2009 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by crazychink1987

Your leaving comet keith?

what nick said. I have to go back to school....

**jackster57** · 08-24-2009 08:21 PM

Whats with this mini-FSM I see on the Comet website. First the Pagan, than the FSM, than the Loki, and now a MINI fsm? How many symmetrical drop decks does one need? Too far I tell you. Too Far.

You can get a similar deck at 2'' increments.

Pagan ~ 42''
FSM ~ 40""
Loki ~ 38''
Mini-FSM ~ 36''

Anyone care to elaborate?