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I've been researching boards for a while now, and I've seen the Complex through my journeys. I love the creative control that Bustin gives with making your boards. I love the shape of the decks themselves. Now, I'm wondering... Are they feasible to ride at high speeds ( upwards of 35mph)? I'm thinking of getting Crail DH's with my package, which should help a bit with the whole "Going fast" thing. Before you guys flame me or anything crazy like that, I HAVE looked at the reviews, and not very many seem to be more informative than looking at a sales ad. So.... Basically...
1. Has anyone ridden on these things faster than 35 mph somewhat comfortably?
2. Would you recommend it?
Thank you, my dear fishermen.
EDIT: I was also wondering -- Would it be a death wish to maybe... Drop the board through? It may be asking for trouble, but I've reason to believe that dropped -down boards are somewhat more stable at high-speeds. Has anyone done it? If so, want to leave me a picture?
i don't have one but love the shape and look of the board,which is completely unhelpful to you but i felt bad that no one else answered.
the website is real nice ,which is also no help to you.
i hear good things about bustin,the same stuff you read online....so again no help for you there either. Bustin Boards - Reviews review page link,probably not helpful.
there are 23 total threads on silverfish with bustin complex in the title,could be slightly helpful.
i rode my complex to around 35-40 mph and though i was going to die. but then again, i was on seismic trucks with soft springs, not crails.
it can do it, but there are better suited boards. dropping it through would be a hassle because you would have to move the front mounting holes back a bit and since its got a wedged nose, the baseplate wouldn't sit right.
look at the rayne hustler, it sounds more like what you're looking for.
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I have a Complex, and I have it set up mainly for crusizing/carving. It can handle some speed, but that depends on the trucks. It is not what I would call a DH board. I would not buy a new board, and then start cutting on it. I personally would just buy a board already dropped. If you did cut on the Complex, you probably would encounter wheel bite. It does have some flex, and already sits pretty low without cutting because of the design.
The Complex is a great board, but I don't use mine for any serious speed.
[HamsterChucker360] 10:45 pm: the corchia is perfect in everyway
[HamsterChucker360] 10:45 pm: i even told jessica corchia that, i said "its perfect for me"
[circle] 10:45 pm: dervish, doesnt it not have pockets after the kicktails
[HamsterChucker360] 10:46 pm: idk stood on it in like may
[boarderaholic] 10:46 pm: i wonder how creeped out she was by that comment...
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