Smaller carver-commuter board?

**JMB** · 11-18-2009 02:35 AM

Hey all,

Thinking of getting a not-so-long (maybe 30"-38") carving board as my first longboard. Something with a tail, as I'll be riding pools as well as hills. Looking for something which can sport some small-ish trucks because I am really hyped on the carve!

Anyway, I have found a few which match what I'm looking for:
Loaded Ceviche
Loaded Fish
Bustin Sojourn
Bustin Spliff
XVD Croc 3 Series
BC Flounder

Edited to add other's suggestions:
Legendary Gnome
Legendary Merlin
Rayne Timeline (No kick)
Original Apex 34 (No kick)

Can you guys please give me your opinions on those. Which is your favourite, comments, critique, lalala. Also, any similar boards to add to the list?

Thanks in advance.

**Considerthebirds** · 11-18-2009 07:18 AM

I know a lot of people swear by the legendary gnome, and I plan on picking one up soon. Plus, the finishes are just beautiful.
As for the tail, they may be able to do something custom to fit your preference.
The decks base price is only $40, so its another thing to consider.
You may also want to consider the Legendary Merlin, (Its a little longer).

**8ftbed** · 11-18-2009 08:54 AM

^ ^ ... yeah what he said. I've got them both but for commuting, go check out the Merlin. Not that much bigger but it's slick. He's got a Gnome and Moby ready in the Buy It Now section unless you want to pick your own colors, grip, etc.. The Moby is slick too and just a little bigger yet, but is a topmount so you'd have a little tail/nose action.

Legendary Longboards Inc. Online Store

He also just posted a huge pron attack... check out some really cool rides just sent out

Legendary Longboards Inc. PRON

A couple of the gnomes from recent pron

**Foblander** · 11-18-2009 09:11 AM

Earthwing Superglider (38" with tail). Some indy 169's (even better mhs hybrid 169s) with 66mm wheels. Keep it low.

**Gs-boards** · 11-18-2009 09:14 AM

gravity carve 39, randall/indy/tracker 150 and some soft 66mm wheels (66mm zigzags, strikers, otang fat frees.)

**jamesonyo** · 11-18-2009 09:23 AM

The Legendary minis are great for carving, but from my experience with my Merlin, the tail is pretty much useless. You can't really kickturn all that well.

Instead, look at the Landyachtz Pocket Knife Landyachtz - Boards

Or for something less pricey maybe the Element Hog
Element Element 30" Hog Complete - The Longboard Store

**Understanding In a Crash** · 11-18-2009 10:12 AM

I'm in the same boat looking for opinions in the 33'' to 38'' range... my contenders consist of:

Comet Ye Old Cosmic Shred 35''
Rayne Timeline (no kick)
Apex 34 (no kick)
Gravity Larry Bertlemann
Gravity Logan Cruiser
Landyachtz Ripper

I was real set getting a topmount with a kick but the Apex 34 and Rayne Timeline are really questioning that for me. I feel like the Apex 34 is easy enough to manny up and down and to do shuv it's without the kick even. Hope this helps.

EDIT: From experience I can tell you that the Loaded Fish and Ceviche are a real hit or miss. I've heard rave reviews and then some not so good reviews. Really need rave reviews if your going to be dropping that much bank IMO.

**Archy** · 11-18-2009 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Foblander

Earthwing Superglider (38" with tail). Some indy 169's (even better mhs hybrid 169s) with 66mm wheels. Keep it low.

Sounds like he would be happier with a Miniglider. Which doesn't quite exist. But will soon.

**JMB** · 11-18-2009 02:16 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. The Legendary minis look good, especially the Merlin. And I agree that while the Rayne Timeline and Apex 34 don't have a tail, they definitely look worth considering. Construction on both sounds great, and I very much like the shape of the Timeline.

While I was checking out Landyachtz' site I saw the Drop Hammer, which looks really nice as well (despite not much tail). Any thoughts on that board?

And yeah, the Loaded boards do look really good for me, but including shipping, I'd be looking at $400 to get one to me (I'm in Australia), so they'd need to be really good!

**murybcm** · 11-18-2009 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by JMB

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. The Legendary minis look good, especially the Merlin. And I agree that while the Rayne Timeline and Apex 34 don't have a tail, they definitely look worth considering. Construction on both sounds great, and I very much like the shape of the Timeline.

While I was checking out Landyachtz' site I saw the Drop Hammer, which looks really nice as well (despite not much tail). Any thoughts on that board?

And yeah, the Loaded boards do look really good for me, but including shipping, I'd be looking at $400 to get one to me (I'm in Australia), so they'd need to be really good!

Check out stokedskateboards.com for the Loaded boards. It is the cheapest place I have found for the Ceviche and Dervish. I don't know if they ship overseas or not but it is worth a try. If not I am sure that some of the other well known sites will ship to ya.

**akimaveur** · 11-18-2009 10:16 PM

if your going to get a croc, dont get the croc 3 series, the extra $60 isnt worth it. the $80 original croc is a good deal on a beginner board

**JMB** · 11-19-2009 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by murybcm

Check out stokedskateboards.com for the Loaded boards. It is the cheapest place I have found for the Ceviche and Dervish. I don't know if they ship overseas or not but it is worth a try. If not I am sure that some of the other well known sites will ship to ya.

stokedskateboards.com looks like it has some really good deals, and they do ship to Aus. Thanks!

**easyroller** · 11-19-2009 04:49 AM

Originally Posted by JMB

And yeah, the Loaded boards do look really good for me, but including shipping, I'd be looking at $400 to get one to me (I'm in Australia), so they'd need to be really good!

The Fish/Ceviche are very love/hate. You'll either shred it or throw it in the bin. Don't buy one of these without trying one out first or at least standing on one in a shop! You may be a Ceviche lover or a Ceviche hater! Plus for the money it's a big risk...

**Gecko** · 11-19-2009 06:43 AM

Find the Soda Factory thread and check out the Bar Hopper.
It's 39" with a really useable kick tail. Mine's set up with Hybrid 169s and OJ III wheels.
It's a great set up.

**murybcm** · 11-19-2009 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Gecko

Find the Soda Factory thread and check out the Bar Hopper.
It's 39" with a really useable kick tail. Mine's set up with Hybrid 169s and OJ III wheels.
It's a great set up.

Not in your sig????

Edit: I don't really know why I asked that but I am looking for it online. Really wanna check it out.

Double Edit: Found it. Nice.