Kracked Skulls

[BigRyeguy]

If I wanted to get a 46" Scim, would 250 lbs be too much? What about 43"? And what about the 46" M1? Thanks.

[jaytoo]

If I wanted to get a 46" Scim, would 250 lbs be too much? What about 43"? And what about the 46" M1? Thanks.

Unless you're a taller guy, I would strongly recommend the shorter lengths (42" max), for better responsiveness and structural strength. KS decks are pretty flexy, especially after you break them in over time - at 250lbs, you would probably be bottoming out the 46" on hard carves.

If you are indeed a taller guy in need of more footspace, email William about it, and he can probably hook you up with a stiffer deck more suited for you.

The M1 and Scimitar are the same deck with different cutouts and risers. Unless you can say with 100% certainty that you'll never want wheels bigger than 70mm, go with the Scimitar. The big risers add some integrity to the board as well. It's definitely worth the extra money, IMO.

[ognuDdeJ]

Dangit Jaytoo... You always reply to the same ones I want to BUT before me... haaha

Unless you're wanting a flexy board don't get a 46" at 250lbs. Im at 150ish on a 43 and it's got flex. Not like bottom out flex but just right. I'd imagine on a 46" 250 you'd bottom. If you really needed the foot space cuz a 43 would be too small for you then you should ask to get a stiffer board. Again, depends on you if you want a flexy board. 46" at 250lbs with the standard build might actually just be saggy for you too.

[BigRyeguy]

Unless you're a taller guy, I would strongly recommend the shorter lengths (42" max), for better responsiveness and structural strength. KS decks are pretty flexy, especially after you break them in over time - at 250lbs, you would probably be bottoming out the 46" on hard carves.

If you are indeed a taller guy in need of more footspace, email William about it, and he can probably hook you up with a stiffer deck more suited for you.

The M1 and Scimitar are the same deck with different cutouts and risers. Unless you can say with 100% certainty that you'll never want wheels bigger than 70mm, go with the Scimitar. The big risers add some integrity to the board as well. It's definitely worth the extra money, IMO.

Alright, so I'm ruling out the 46 incher. The only reason I was really wondering M1 or Scimitar is that the cutouts on the Scim are bigger so I thought that it would be quite a bit flexier. Also, I was on the phone with someone from KS(Bill I think he said his name was?), and they said that they could cut the board a little wider and that would stiffen it up some more. But, I am by no means looking for a stiff board so I don't know if it would be necessary, but I also don't wanna be bottoming out. Also, what wheels would you recommend? Gracias.

[jaytoo]

Alright, so I'm ruling out the 46 incher. The only reason I was really wondering M1 or Scimitar is that the cutouts on the Scim are bigger so I thought that it would be quite a bit flexier. Also, I was on the phone with someone from KS(Bill I think he said his name was?), and they said that they could cut the board a little wider and that would stiffen it up some more. But, I am by no means looking for a stiff board so I don't know if it would be necessary, but I also don't wanna be bottoming out. Also, what wheels would you recommend? Gracias.

"Stiffer" in the case of the Scimi or M1, would be better described as "not as flexy". I'm sure that a wider cut deck of the shorter lengths would still have a decently soft flex to it. IMO, it's always better to go for slightly stiffer than you think - super soft flexes like on Loadeds are an acquired taste.

As for wheels - Flashbacks, Gumballs, and BigZigs are all great all-around wheels. BigZigs tend to have a longer life expectancy, but don't slide as smooth as the green abec11 wheels. If you wanna save some money, and are reasonably sure you won't be sliding that much, the Flashbacks are a great wheel.

If you're gonna go for the BigZigs, I would recommend either Limes or Lemons for their good sustainable speed - Pinks if you've only got access to rough pavement.

[Understanding In a Crash]

If I wanted to get a 46" Scim, would 250 lbs be too much? What about 43"? And what about the 46" M1? Thanks.

Hmm I have a 42'' Scimitar and I'm only 130 lbs and I really love the nice responsive flex. It flexes quite a bit when I'm crouched and I've let other various people use this board. A kid who was 200 lbs got on it and it was sagging pretty low with his weight. I really love this board but I'd email the guy from KS before a purchase to make sure. He would probably know best.

Also lime big zigs on my scimitar are awesome. They look pretty big on the board but I really only have access to crappy sidewalks and roads and they get the job done. Alittle hard to slide on though.

[8ftbed]

The absolute best thing is to email William before ordering. He's no shrinking violet himself. In fact I think he said he was 250. Anyway, I was 230 when I got my 46" Scimitar. Definitely go with the Scimmy. Per William himself, it and the M1 are the same deck, the Scimmy just doesn't have the wheel limitations. I've had 93's on mine for a week. Anyway, William can add layer(s) if needed or just give you a stiffer deck. 42 or so would be nice. I got a 38" for a second KS. It felt a little confined for my 6' at first. Then one day I topmounted. : I really like this deck now. I guess it kind of rides like a 40" now because I can have toes right up on the rail edge and not worry about the toebite when it was dropped through on those risers.

[BigRyeguy]

Alright, I sent an email to KS. Thanks for all the help

[ndreckshage]

I am thinking of getting a KS Scimitar as my first longboard. I'm 21 years old, 6ft, 150lbs and have a snowboarding background. I now live in Washington DC (so I can't snowboard), which has long, wide blocks, which seems pretty accepting for longboards. I want a board to commute to class and work, but also to use recreationally on weekends etc.

- KS Scimitar 40/42: leaning towards 42 to get slightly longer, snowboard like feel. Would this make difference, if not it might be more convenient for class/work storage to have slightly shorter, lighter board. Both fine for weight and height? I don't want a ton of mid-board flex, but maybe it would be beneficial.

- Randall II 180 Black: to match how I want to paint it

- 72mm Freeride Orange wheels: read that these are the 'hardest' wheels of green/yellow/orange etc. I don't want 'soft' wheels, but would these make it difficult to stop, are they too hard and don't absorb shock?

- Oust Moc7 bearings: I am learning but I'd like fast bearings, not too much money more, and I am used to fairly high speeds snowboarding. Might not make too much of a difference. Is the difference so negligible that they are just a waste of money?

General:
Does the board ship with black grip tape already on the board/separate/not at all?
Getting the board with no logo would still be finished? I'd rather be able to use it, sand it, then paint it...
For painting: 100/200/400 grit sandpaper?

Thanks for any help, can't wait to get this

[blstndwn]

Go for a lil shorter. You like it more in the long run. Good choice on the wheels. I have the same wheels on my scimi. Harder wheels are gonna roll a lil slower but are the best wheel for sliding. (stopping) Don't waste a ton of money on bearings a nube would never tell the difference. It will come gripped and finished. Almost ready to ride! Great board to start on!

[JamieReis]

Go for a lil shorter. You like it more in the long run. Good choice on the wheels. I have the same wheels on my scimi. Harder wheels are gonna roll a lil slower but are the best wheel for sliding. (stopping) Don't waste a ton of money on bearings a nube would never tell the difference. It will come gripped and finished. Almost ready to ride! Great board to start on!

Harder wheels are faster dawg.

[Terrorsathan]

Harder wheels are faster dawg.

if the road is smoooove.

[jaytoo]

I am thinking of getting a KS Scimitar as my first longboard. I'm 21 years old, 6ft, 150lbs and have a snowboarding background. I now live in Washington DC (so I can't snowboard), which has long, wide blocks, which seems pretty accepting for longboards. I want a board to commute to class and work, but also to use recreationally on weekends etc.

- KS Scimitar 40/42: leaning towards 42 to get slightly longer, snowboard like feel. Would this make difference, if not it might be more convenient for class/work storage to have slightly shorter, lighter board. Both fine for weight and height? I don't want a ton of mid-board flex, but maybe it would be beneficial.

- Randall II 180 Black: to match how I want to paint it

- 72mm Freeride Orange wheels: read that these are the 'hardest' wheels of green/yellow/orange etc. I don't want 'soft' wheels, but would these make it difficult to stop, are they too hard and don't absorb shock?

- Oust Moc7 bearings: I am learning but I'd like fast bearings, not too much money more, and I am used to fairly high speeds snowboarding. Might not make too much of a difference. Is the difference so negligible that they are just a waste of money?

General:
Does the board ship with black grip tape already on the board/separate/not at all?
Getting the board with no logo would still be finished? I'd rather be able to use it, sand it, then paint it...
For painting: 100/200/400 grit sandpaper?

Thanks for any help, can't wait to get this

At 6ft, the 42in would probably work well for you, but the short lengths would be more responsive if you think you could get used to having a narrower stance.

I would recommend a softer wheel - lemons are a nice medium between shock absorption and speed. Orange always felt uncomfortably bumpy to me. Also reconsider the BigZigs for a cush ride. The difference in speed between lime/lemon/orange retro wheels isn't that big until you reach much higher speeds - if you're carving at all, you probably won't notice.

Expensive bearings have a negligible difference, just like you said.

The grip offered on the KS site is a clear grip embedded into the finish (not grip tape). If you want the deck unfinished, it won't be gripped. You can indicate if you want it finished or not in a comment box when ordering. If you're doing your own painting and finishing, you'll need to work out the grip yourself.

[theshmoo]

I am thinking of getting a KS Scimitar as my first longboard. I'm 21 years old, 6ft, 150lbs and have a snowboarding background. I now live in Washington DC (so I can't snowboard), which has long, wide blocks, which seems pretty accepting for longboards. I want a board to commute to class and work, but also to use recreationally on weekends etc.

- KS Scimitar 40/42: leaning towards 42 to get slightly longer, snowboard like feel. Would this make difference, if not it might be more convenient for class/work storage to have slightly shorter, lighter board. Both fine for weight and height? I don't want a ton of mid-board flex, but maybe it would be beneficial.

- Randall II 180 Black: to match how I want to paint it

- 72mm Freeride Orange wheels: read that these are the 'hardest' wheels of green/yellow/orange etc. I don't want 'soft' wheels, but would these make it difficult to stop, are they too hard and don't absorb shock?

- Oust Moc7 bearings: I am learning but I'd like fast bearings, not too much money more, and I am used to fairly high speeds snowboarding. Might not make too much of a difference. Is the difference so negligible that they are just a waste of money?

General:
Does the board ship with black grip tape already on the board/separate/not at all?
Getting the board with no logo would still be finished? I'd rather be able to use it, sand it, then paint it...
For painting: 100/200/400 grit sandpaper?

Thanks for any help, can't wait to get this

It seems that all decks with and without graphics have been coming finished now.You might as well leave a comment that you would like it finished just to be sure. The lemons would probably be a better choice especially because you are using it for some commuting. I would go for the cheaper bearings because I like steel shielded bearings better.

[Drybones]

Anyone here had success in applying some kind of grip to the ends of the wooden risers on a scimmy? I've been meaning to get around to it for a while and have been wondering how to do it without ending up with ugly creases in the tape from going over the uneven curved surface of the riser. I was considering trying the poly/epoxy + silica sand method.

[robotfood15]

I recently purchased a 40" M1 from Will and I couldn't be happier with my dealings with him. He is definitely one of those rare people you meet in business that is just on top of things. Sent him about 4 emails before purchasing and all of them were answered in about 1 hour. I sent the order in through his website and in about 1 hour I received an email with shipping confirmation and tracking number. I was very impressed. The board shipped out on a Thursday and I received it on Monday (I live in CA).

I haven't been able to ride it yet because I ordered some O'Tang in heat from Mile High Skates and haven't received it yet. I was a bit disappointed with MHS because I placed the order the same day as the KS and I just received an email this morning that my order will be shipping out today. As long as I get the wheels before the weekend I guess it's not a big deal but waiting 4 days to ship something is a bit long.

From the limited amount of time I have had with the board I gotta say that it's very nice. I like the concave and the slight amount of camber. It looks like it's going to be a fun ride. Thank you again Will for such a great buying experience.

[Drybones]

Anyone here had success in applying some kind of grip to the ends of the wooden risers on a scimmy? I've been meaning to get around to it for a while and have been wondering how to do it without ending up with ugly creases in the tape from going over the uneven curved surface of the riser. I was considering trying the poly/epoxy + silica sand method.

Update: I gave it a shot and I have to say it worked pretty damn well. Now my scimmy has the silica grip on both ends, making manuals and such easier, which is nice because 44" of baltic birch was tough to balance with just an inch or two of exposed tail.

[ironickk]

make sure all of you are using the discount code "kslongisland" when you are buying your boards.

[Shorty1038]

Anyone have any experience with a badass sliding tech set up?

[Terrorsathan]

you're not getting a "tech" slide set up from KS