Kracked Skulls

**Rwillride17** · 04-30-2007 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by douglas0903

I just ordered mine. It'll be my MILD nothing over 35 DH board and carver, are the more aggressive cut outs worth it for what i'm going to use it for?
btw i ordered it sunday about how long should it take to get to CA?

I got mine 3 days or so later. you'll probaly have it by thurs.

**absorbentpig** · 04-30-2007 04:38 PM

Ordered a custom 38" one for my friend on friday. Got here today. Just opened it up and I want to keep it for myself. Oh well, guess I'll just have to stick to my vanguard...

EDIT: I ordered it with no graphic on the bottom. William said that it ships out quicker without the graphic since it takes time to paint it and stuff. My friend's gonna be stoked...

**UofMFan53** · 05-01-2007 11:22 AM

I still want to know what is not so great about the board. All i ever read is how great it is but every board has its advantages and disadvantages. what are the disadvantages of the kracked skulls m1?

**layedout72** · 05-01-2007 11:32 AM

i dont see anything wrong with it if you get the more aggressive cut outs and larger wheels....you can always throw a more downhill suited truck setup if you want. people say its "heavy" but I don't see that.

**UofMFan53** · 05-01-2007 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by layedout72

i dont see anything wrong with it if you get the more aggressive cut outs and larger wheels....you can always throw a more downhill suited truck setup if you want. people say its "heavy" but I don't see that.

i'm not saying there should be anything wrong with it, I just wanted to know what it's not good at. as an example, it's probably not gonna make a great slalom deck. other than that would you say it's a pretty good all around board or are there some disciplines it really excels in and others it's not so great for?

**absorbentpig** · 05-01-2007 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by UofMFan53

i'm not saying there should be anything wrong with it, I just wanted to know what it's not good at. as an example, it's probably not gonna make a great slalom deck. other than that would you say it's a pretty good all around board or are there some disciplines it really excels in and others it's not so great for?

I think it's a great all around board if you want to do a little bit of each. It won't make a great dh board, but for moderate speeds, it'll work. Carving is pretty decent if you get some softer bushings in the r2's. Commuting is questionable since the board is pretty long, but if you decide to custom order a 38" like I did for my friend, it'll work fine. Plus, the drop thru deck really helps with long distance pushing. Pump-ability was what was somewhat lacking in the board. It's definitely pumpable, but takes much more effort to maintain speed than what is required on my vanguard.

Overall, it's a great all around board. Tighten up the trucks for light bombing, loosen them up for carving. Push around for commuting and if you get tired of pushing, pump a little.

By the way, this is from my experience from the 38" deck, not the 46".

**djona** · 05-01-2007 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by absorbentpig

Carving is pretty decent if you get some softer bushings in the r2's.

each of the kracked skulls decks that get sent out should come with the translucent-ish bushings that should be softer(?)
regardless, they are great

how do you like the 38"???

**UofMFan53** · 05-01-2007 11:50 AM

Thanks! that's what i was lookin for.

**absorbentpig** · 05-01-2007 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by djona

each of the kracked skulls decks that get sent out should come with the translucent-ish bushings that should be softer(?)
regardless, they are great

how do you like the 38"???

Well, I'm one of those that runs white barrels front and back on my vanguard when I weigh 140, so the stock randal yellow bushings are a bit too hard for me. For everyone else, some flat washers on there should do the trick.

The 38" is awesome in my opinion. It's really agile, good enough for pedestrian slalom through my campus as well as some deep carves down hills around my school. Overall, its a great commuter as I intended it to be, with potential for great late night fun in parking garages. I bought this one for my friend, and now I'm tempted to pick one up for myself.

**pucancakes** · 05-01-2007 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by djona

each of the kracked skulls decks that get sent out should come with the translucent-ish bushings that should be softer(?)
regardless, they are great

how do you like the 38"???

really? shlt i guess i didnt get mine

**Lee W** · 05-01-2007 12:56 PM

Yeah my buddy just got the stock Randal yellow bushings...I really don't know why extra bushings would be included for no reason but ah well.

**djona** · 05-01-2007 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Lee W

Yeah my buddy just got the stock Randal yellow bushings...I really don't know why extra bushings would be included for no reason but ah well.

im talking about the stock bushing on the truck

maybe im just crazy, but it feels different- it looks different, i know

**Skinart** · 05-01-2007 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by douglas0903

I just ordered mine. It'll be my MILD nothing over 35 DH board and carver, are the more aggressive cut outs worth it for what i'm going to use it for?
btw i ordered it sunday about how long should it take to get to CA?

The aggressive cutouts are about wheelsize. If you are running 70mm, no worries. But with
Landhawgs 77mm, I get wheelbite with normal cutouts--especially in low-speed tight manuevers.

**schlongboard69** · 05-06-2007 11:52 PM

Well, just sold my S9 Cosmic II so I could afford a new board, and just placed my order for the Kracked Skulls M1 complete! Anyone have an idea of how long it will take to ship and when I could expect to hold the work of greatness in my hands?

*placeholer for pix when board arrives*

**omskates** · 05-07-2007 12:17 AM

That's a carvy look'n dropboard. Whatcha setting it up with?

**schlongboard69** · 05-07-2007 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by omskates

That's a carvy look'n dropboard. Whatcha setting it up with?

It's actually a complete! Setup with randal 180s and 70mm 70's flashbacks.

I actually just contacted William and he is shipping it tomorrow. I should have it by Wednesday! Dang does he reply to emails fast....

**omskates** · 05-07-2007 12:27 AM

Nice! let us know how it rides, carving and at speed.

**schlongboard69** · 05-07-2007 12:30 AM

for sure! reason i actually chose that board is because everyone here on the 'fish seems to speak so well of it. Supposedly its more of a carver, I'll get back to you on that with my own personal opinion though!

**Rwillride17** · 05-07-2007 01:38 AM

congrats! My friends and I love my M1, super fun board. the best board for bombing garages IME. As for the shipping, it's insanely fast. He ships USPS priority 2-3 day. you'll probably be riding it Wednesday.

**photonicgirl** · 05-07-2007 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Rwillride17

congrats! My friends and I love my M1, super fun board. the best board for bombing garages IME. As for the shipping, it's insanely fast. He ships USPS priority 2-3 day. you'll probably be riding it Wednesday.

I've got two of Bill's KS boards. They are styling, sweet and ride like a dream. You will LOVE this board. And yeah, shipping even from Utah to upstate NY only took two days. I couldn't believe it when I unpacked that M, put it together and was riding it in my basement in an hour. (wintertime you know)

Let us know how you like your board. Pretty soon there will be more of us on the Fish riding KS as the word gets out.

Jules