Kracked Skulls

**Justin Metcalf** · 06-25-2007 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by kdp96744

Why the hell are they so cheap?
These boards seem to cost significantly cheaper than other brands?
so I was thinking of getting one,
is thier i reason why they are so cheap, i was gonna buy one for speedboarding ?
is this a bad move?

yeah...not a good choice for a first speedboard. There is a speedboard in the works from KS but I would not recommend the M1 or Scimtar for a speedboard. They are however a ton of fun to do some high speed carving on...i've taken mine comfortably to 30-35mph on a really technical course. Once you go down into tuck though, things start gettign a tad squirly because the flex start messing with you.

**shappy3219** · 06-25-2007 03:44 PM

I Disagree. Ive taken my Kracked Skulls to maybe 40 in a tuck.

Perfectly Stable

**green** · 06-25-2007 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by shappy3219

I Disagree. Ive taken my Kracked Skulls to maybe 40 in a tuck.

Perfectly Stable

How much do you weigh though. The boards flex could be different from rider to rider depending on how much they weigh.

**Justin Metcalf** · 06-25-2007 05:29 PM

Yeah, that's a good point...I weigh 175lbs. I also like to ride my trucks almost to the point of being finger loose on that board. Granted I also ride my DH trucks loose. I still stand by my statement that if you're looking for a DH board, you'd be better off looking for something other than the M1.

That should mean something coming from me seeing as how I'm expected to do as much as I can to promote KS. As I said earlier...fantastic carver and cruiser...but not so much as a speedboard.

**soccersonoma10** · 06-25-2007 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by stinee

yeah...not a good choice for a first speedboard. There is a speedboard in the works from KS but I would not recommend the M1 or Scimtar for a speedboard. They are however a ton of fun to do some high speed carving on...i've taken mine comfortably to 30-35mph on a really technical course. Once you go down into tuck though, things start gettign a tad squirly because the flex start messing with you.

I weigh 170 and couldn't agree with you more. It is a great carving board, and a lot of fun. It does get squirrely and starts to feel unstablee at a certain point.

**green** · 06-25-2007 05:44 PM

I concur. ^^^

**big_loaf** · 06-25-2007 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by kdp96744

Why the hell are they so cheap?
These boards seem to cost significantly cheaper than other brands?
so I was thinking of getting one,
is thier i reason why they are so cheap, i was gonna buy one for speedboarding ?
is this a bad move?

please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please pleeeeeeeeeeeeease read this thread first.

**photonicgirl** · 06-25-2007 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by big_loaf

please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please pleeeeeeeeeeeeease read this thread first.

Dude, the Loaf is cool but KS is in a class of his own.

KS rules, no disrespect intended.

Jules

**questions** · 06-25-2007 07:46 PM

so I'm thinking about getting a longboard, and after reading almost this whole thread i'm pretty much sold on this board, the only problem i have is the size of the board, should i e mail him and ask for maybe a 40 in or 38 (i'm 5 11 135 pounds) will i have any problems because of my weight? I see people riding this are around 170

**big_loaf** · 06-25-2007 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by photonicgirl

Dude, the Loaf is cool but KS is in a class of his own.

KS rules, no disrespect intended.

Jules

huh? I was telling the guy to read the thread and get some answers.....

I ride a Scimitar and love it to bits, fyi

**killerbootsman** · 06-26-2007 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by questions

so I'm thinking about getting a longboard, and after reading almost this whole thread i'm pretty much sold on this board, the only problem i have is the size of the board, should i e mail him and ask for maybe a 40 in or 38 (i'm 5 11 135 pounds) will i have any problems because of my weight? I see people riding this are around 170

You're good with the 46". I'm your exact same figures, and mine pumps like a wet dream.

**photonicgirl** · 06-26-2007 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by big_loaf

huh? I was telling the guy to read the thread and get some answers.....

I ride a Scimitar and love it to bits, fyi

I'm a dork! I clicked on Loaf and was wandering all over that site. Think of Dori in Finding Nemo...

Anyway, regarding the weight issue, I weigh 135 and am 5'8, the M1-46 works fine. It's got a little flex even at my weight.

What's the Scimitar like? I haven't seen those yet, I know they are William's latest design.

Can you post a pic?

Jules

**questions** · 06-26-2007 11:33 AM

i emailed him and asked him to custom make me an M1 at 40 inches, he said that he cant do it but instead i should get the scimitar edition, here are the specs.
The cost is $154 and it comes with the Randal RII 180 trucks, abec11 gumballs at 76mm and 78a duro, oust moc7 speed bearings with spacers.
Add $25 for 83mm Flywheels, add $10 for permanent quartz sand job.

he sent me pictures to if you want,
http://www.krackedskulls.com/images/IMGP0217.JPG
http://www.krackedskulls.com/images/IMGP0216.JPG
http://www.krackedskulls.com/images/IMGP0213.JPG

so it is 4 dollars out of my price range but i think that i can make an exception, should i get this board? is it simmilar to the M1?
thanks

**photonicgirl** · 06-26-2007 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by questions

i emailed him and asked him to custom make me an M1 at 40 inches, he said that he cant do it but instead i should get the scimitar edition, here are the specs.
The cost is $154 and it comes with the Randal RII 180 trucks, abec11 gumballs at 76mm and 78a duro, oust moc7 speed bearings with spacers.
Add $25 for 83mm Flywheels, add $10 for permanent quartz sand job.

he sent me pictures to if you want,
http://www.krackedskulls.com/images/IMGP0217.JPG
http://www.krackedskulls.com/images/IMGP0216.JPG
http://www.krackedskulls.com/images/IMGP0213.JPG

so it is 4 dollars out of my price range but i think that i can make an exception, should i get this board? is it simmilar to the M1?
thanks

Another guy on this forum has a Scimatar, it sounds like a great ride. Those Moc7s are SICK, I have a set. For four dollars out of your price range, this board will really make you happy. It's still under priced as far as I'm concerned. What size is the Scimatar?

**quuz** · 06-26-2007 12:57 PM

How would a ks work as a speedboard if you weigh like 145 punds?

**Acedio** · 06-26-2007 01:12 PM

Woah, those pictures look different than the Scimitar pictures I've seen before! Is it a newer model or older pictures? The piece of wood separating the Randals (which look like 150s or smaller) is way different.

**djona** · 06-26-2007 01:16 PM

it's the new scimitar
risers are now bolted on

**questions** · 06-26-2007 02:32 PM

so if i get the scimtar board, will i be able to slide still? Or should i get new wheels? thanks

**big_loaf** · 06-26-2007 03:53 PM

^ you can slide any board/wheel you want.....with practice.

pretty sure I don't like that new scimitar design though. personally i think the "bolt" parts would effect foot placement, and i don't see the advantage of having them set up in that way. still a rad board though, and i still love mine.

photonic: i posted some picture of mine a few pages back, but i'm too lazy to look so i'll just post some more in a second when i find 'em.

**zagfan5** · 06-26-2007 03:54 PM

so a while back in this thread someone said they got a 38" board custom made for em

i was thinking about doing this because i dont want a huuge board. i want something that i can strap to a backpack and walk into a store comfortable

i was thinking a 38 would be a perfect size for me

what are your thoughts?