Kracked Skulls

**theshmoo** · 06-23-2009 09:38 PM

I madez a funny little flatland movie with scimitar and ceviche

YouTube - JerGabskins

Enjoy

**ethanlicious** · 06-28-2009 02:30 PM

hey i didn't have time to read through all 62 pages of this thread, but i was hoping someone could suggest some wheels for my M1. I've had it for about 3/4 of a year and have been using the 77m 78a strikers. i'm looking for something that slides better, but can also handle carving.

so i've been looking at the 83a retro freerides, which i know would work because they're offered on krackedskulls.com. someone suggested the orangatang line, but william thinks they will get wheelbite because they are not side-set...can anyone confirm this?

and while i'm at it, i want to get new bushings...i've been using the stock red randals ever since i got it, and i want something that's good for carving.

**JDTjib** · 06-28-2009 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by ethanlicious

hey i didn't have time to read through all 62 pages of this thread, but i was hoping someone could suggest some wheels for my M1. I've had it for about 3/4 of a year and have been using the 77m 78a strikers. i'm looking for something that slides better, but can also handle carving.

How did you manage to ride 77 mm wheels on the M1? I thought 72 was the limit...

**ethanlicious** · 06-28-2009 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by JDTjib

How did you manage to ride 77 mm wheels on the M1? I thought 72 was the limit...

the strikers are an exception...they are completely side set and have very round edges. i got them because of their size (when i didn't know anything about duro and whatnot), but unfortunately i'm not very happy with them

ok well on the orangatang site, it says the wheels are side-set, but to what degree i don't know. it would be great to get the 75mm Durians, but again anything over 72mm is pushing it...then there's the 65mm Fat Frees, which would definitely fit, but i'm reluctant to get wheels that small

**JDTjib** · 06-28-2009 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by ethanlicious

the strikers are an exception...they are completely side set and have very round edges. i got them because of their size (when i didn't know anything about duro and whatnot), but unfortunately i'm not very happy with them

ok well on the orangatang site, it says the wheels are side-set, but to what degree i don't know. it would be great to get the 75mm Durians, but again anything over 72mm is pushing it...then there's the 65mm Fat Frees, which would definitely fit, but i'm reluctant to get wheels that small

Okey, thanks for clearing that up

I have no experience with sliding, nor the wheels. but when I planned to purchase my M1 people said good things about the Freeride wheels from Retro. With 72 mm and in an 83 duro they are probably great for you.

And Will also have them available for the M1 so I guess they work fine with it.

Good luck

**Carson** · 07-01-2009 02:33 PM

Alright, I just ordered a 42 inch Scimitar with black Randals and Lime BigZigs. I can't wait.
Also, due to the holiday and me living in PA, do you think it'll get here within a week? I heard he ships fast but 2-3 days seem to good to be true.
This is my second longboard after a Sector 9 Cosmic. Lets hope it's a sweet ride.

**victimssun** · 07-01-2009 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Carson

Alright, I just ordered a 42 inch Scimitar with black Randals and Lime BigZigs. I can't wait.
Also, due to the holiday and me living in PA, do you think it'll get here within a week? I heard he ships fast but 2-3 days seem to good to be true.
This is my second longboard after a Sector 9 Cosmic. Lets hope it's a sweet ride.

I ordered mine on a Monday and didn't get it until the following Monday... (I think)

**Big Kev** · 07-01-2009 03:54 PM

I ordered mine on a saturday. I got an e mail that said they were going to make some boards and they were going to start gluing on monday. My board shipped on wednesday and was here friday. He ships pretty quick.

**theshmoo** · 07-02-2009 05:24 PM

Hey KS guys. I'm back with another video.

YouTube - Kracked Skulls - Cali Summer

Thanks

**Carson** · 07-03-2009 08:38 PM

Sick video man.
Send that to William over at Kracked Skulls, I'm sure he'll put it up with the others.

**XxTQxX** · 07-10-2009 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by theshmoo

Hey KS guys. I'm back with another video.

YouTube - Kracked Skulls - Cali Summer

Thanks

hey...me being a slide noob, how would you describe your technique with the low-speed standup slides?

**evanwilcox82** · 07-10-2009 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by papa_delicious

hi guys, after reading this thread I thought I'd share that I just ordered a 42" Scimitar with gumballs this morning for my first longboard

can't wait for it to get here, and I must thank both this thread and William for being helpful in my decision. will post pics when it gets here!

hey just ordered the same setup! how do you like yours so far?

**XxTQxX** · 07-10-2009 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by evanwilcox82

hey just ordered the same setup! how do you like yours so far?

dude...read it...he dosent have it yet

**theshmoo** · 07-14-2009 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by XxTQxX

hey...me being a slide noob, how would you describe your technique with the low-speed standup slides?

I'm no expert but you asked so I will try to help.

It's all commitment and practice. Bend your knees and throw it around. Also it's often easier to learn backside first, even thought frontside seems easier. Loose trucks also help a lot for me. Hope I could help!

**left handed** · 07-23-2009 10:58 PM

What's the deal on the durability of the Scimitar?

Also, will Indy 169s work on a 40" Sciimitar as drop-thru trucks?

Oh, and how's the dead-flex on the board. Is it as bad as a deverish/vanguard's?

One more thing, are Scimitars drilled for old school or new school mounting?

**sdskim** · 07-23-2009 11:20 PM

mines holding up pretty nicely and ive been riding it non stop for about a month and a half

**soccersonoma10** · 07-24-2009 03:09 AM

does anyone know the status of the bolt? i saw an advance board that looked sick, but i haven't heard anything about a release yet

**james1612** · 07-24-2009 03:02 PM

just ordered 46 m1 this morning im so excited for it to come

**Pleinair** · 07-24-2009 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by XxTQxX

dude...read it...he dosent have it yet

Dude read it the original post was a month ago.

**Bookworm** · 07-24-2009 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by left handed

What's the deal on the durability of the Scimitar?

Also, will Indy 169s work on a 40" Sciimitar as drop-thru trucks?

Oh, and how's the dead-flex on the board. Is it as bad as a deverish/vanguard's?

One more thing, are Scimitars drilled for old school or new school mounting?

Tank-Like. Scimmis are beasts.

Too thin of a truck, they're not really 169mm wide.

Pretty stiff, NOTHING like a loaded at all.

Not sure.