Newb Question: 1st board, Dervish or Superglider?

[skateordie4ever]

Superglider with indy 149's and zigs or dervish with randall 180's and otangs?

[swisschez]

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try it out, should be some info

[inertiatic515]

They're completely different boards. Why don't you tell us what kind of riding you plan on doing, and what you want out of a board?

[skateordie4ever]

I want it for cruising, light carving and light downhill. I weigh 168 pounds

[inertiatic515]

The Superglider is very popular for cruising + carving. I've never taken it DH, but I'm sure you could do it. Since it's a lot stiffer than the Dervish (and, depending on your setup, possibly just as low or lower) it'll be more stable.


I have a Superglider w/ Indy 169 trucks (1/2" riser) and 72mm 78a Powerball wheels. It's a bit high - I'll prob switch to some 66mm wheels and maybe 1/4" riser, but the board is great. 38" is more than enough space so long as you don't plan to do any extensive dancing.

Very comfortable concave, and it has just a tiny amount of flex to feel plush when you're carving.

[TexasBomber]

Originally Posted by skateordie4ever

Superglider with indy 149's and zigs or dervish with randall 180's and otangs?

EarthWing SuperGlider for sure, I kick myself
for not owning one.

[skateordie4ever]

If I decide to use 66mm wheels, should I go with a 1/2 inch riser, or a 1/4, or a 1/8?

[skateordie4ever]

Damn, I hella want those O'tangs though, love the color, haha