Original Skateboards?

**Rich Nelson** · 02-26-2009 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Meadowlark

what other decks out there would fit S8s with no riser? Hmm...

I just put some S8s with 75mm otangs on my seasoned carver with just an 1/8in shock pad and no wheel bite. its a blast, I can do 180s while going like 2 mphs.

I'm still trying to think of the perfect board to make for them. I'm thinking about something like this, midsized like 37-38" with a functional kicktail so i can ride it off the tail, but without the taper towards the back because I like plenty of standing room for both feet.

I still have to ride them longer to decide exactly what kind of board i want to make for them, let me know if you guys have any ideas

**JEFFisNOTfunny** · 02-26-2009 07:17 PM

I have a newer custom 35... it is sick... Honestly, you can learn how to dial out speed wobbles. You just really need to take the time to adjust properly to the trucks. remember to upgrade springs if you are a heavier guy as well.

After riding my Original everything else just sits in the basement.

-jeff

**hoch92000** · 02-26-2009 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedDemon974

I just put some S8s with 75mm otangs on my seasoned carver with just an 1/8in shock pad and no wheel bite. its a blast, I can do 180s while going like 2 mphs.

I'm still trying to think of the perfect board to make for them. I'm thinking about something like this, midsized like 37-38" with a functional kicktail so i can ride it off the tail, but without the taper towards the back because I like plenty of standing room for both feet.

I still have to ride them longer to decide exactly what kind of board i want to make for them, let me know if you guys have any ideas

Nice S8's dude. I'll be posting some pics of my new Bears soon. The trucks are very unique and fun at lower speeds.

**Barf** · 02-26-2009 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Meadowlark

A 1/4" riser with a cutout would take care of it.

I can verify that, I mounted a set of Originals with a notched 1/4" riser the other day and that's all the space you need to clear the flange on the underside of the trucks. Of course, you still need the deck shaped right to avoid wheelbite, but 1/4" is all you need for the flange.

BTW, don't get tempted to hammer the flange flat. I know it LOOKS like it could work, there's that slot on the underside of the trucks and everything. Don't do it. If you do, you can't adjust the trucks anymore. The flange needs to be free to slide up & down.

**Rich Nelson** · 02-26-2009 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by hoch92000

Nice S8's dude. I'll be posting some pics of my new Bears soon. The trucks are very unique and fun at lower speeds.

thanks for the trucks

they're really fun. I wouldn't want it as my only board but its a great addition to a quiver for when you just want to do some pumping,carving, and sliding.

Have fun the the bears.

**IOWNAPU9** · 03-17-2009 03:21 AM

Heres a picture of me with my borad

Derringer 28 with S8's and Seismic Hot Spots

**Vorinwe** · 03-17-2009 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by IOWNAPU9

Heres a picture of me with my borad

Derringer 28 with S8's and Seismic Hot Spots

very nice! im actually gettin my apex today!!

**Leviathan** · 03-17-2009 05:27 AM

dude i got the same board. except with s6's

**elephantman1237** · 03-17-2009 07:12 AM

My apex 34 will be here tomorrow!

**iidrum** · 03-17-2009 07:28 AM

My Derringer came in yesterday and I took it out for its first test run.
It's definitely out of this world. I could stand perfectly straight and just bend my ankles forward and back and be carving tight full across a sidewalk. And when I actually carved normally, it was just crazy. The Originals will turn like a regular truck if you want them to, but they can also just go wild. Which is what I'm liking about them. I'll be able to comment more towards the end of the week after I've been riding them for a while.

**elephantman1237** · 03-17-2009 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by iidrum

My Derringer came in yesterday and I took it out for its first test run.
It's definitely out of this world. I could stand perfectly straight and just bend my ankles forward and back and be carving tight full across a sidewalk. And when I actually carved normally, it was just crazy. The Originals will turn like a regular truck if you want them to, but they can also just go wild. Which is what I'm liking about them. I'll be able to comment more towards the end of the week after I've been riding them for a while.

I love my Derringer. It such a cool mini because you can put huge wheels on it for its size. I have S9 RFs(74mm) on mine right now. It rides like a board that is much longer as far as stability goes, yet can turn super tight. Amazing board!

**m-tron** · 03-17-2009 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Meadowlark

They don't sell decks on the site, this I know. Though based on my post count it would be reasonable to assume I hadn't yet checked. You know, it doesn't matter, because like I said, the money's not there.

Yeah, this is pretty annoying...you still can't buy decks off their site.

**iidrum** · 03-17-2009 05:26 PM

Yeah, Elephantman, I'm running 76mm wheels on mine right now. First thing I did when I got it all out of the box was stand on it, grab my bed rail, and lean as far forward and backward as I could. I found it physically impossible to get wheelbite with my 76mm wheels on the S6 trucks, which ASTOUNDS me. It's glorious.

m-tron, I'd suggest giving Original a call. I called to order my board, because I wanted to make sure of a couple things and get some wheels that weren't listed on the site, and they were super cool. I'm sure you could order a deck via phone.

**Vorinwe** · 03-17-2009 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by iidrum

m-tron, I'd suggest giving Original a call. I called to order my board, because I wanted to make sure of a couple things and get some wheels that weren't listed on the site, and they were super cool. I'm sure you could order a deck via phone.

yea, they have great customer service. anyways, i think i read somewhere that they sell decks for $160 or something. don't quote me on that though. got my apex 37 today, took it for a test run, it was sooooooo great , so yea.. i love my board

**cilibird** · 03-17-2009 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Vorinwe

yea, they have great customer service. anyways, i think i read somewhere that they sell decks for $160 or something. don't quote me on that though. got my apex 37 today, took it for a test run, it was sooooooo great , so yea.. i love my board

depends on the deck, the apex is around $140.

i thought the apex37 was out of stock, or did you get flyweight?

**zolojub** · 03-17-2009 11:11 PM

I can't wait to get mine. I just ordered a Path 37 with S6s and some 3dm wheels.

**elephantman1237** · 03-18-2009 06:43 AM

Apex 34 will be here TODAY!!! I went with s6 trucks/cell swiss bearings/62mm Cambria 84a wheels. Can't wait!! Hurry the #### up UPS!

**Vorinwe** · 03-18-2009 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by cilibird

depends on the deck, the apex is around $140.

i thought the apex37 was out of stock, or did you get flyweight?

yep, flyweight

**thizzle** · 03-18-2009 01:37 PM

Now that the Apex 34's out, I don't know if I should get that or a Mosquito. Anyone try the 34 out yet?

**gratefuldeadd67** · 04-02-2009 07:39 PM

just got my custom 35 the other day. such a sick board, carves like a dream, makes my dervish carves look like nothing, taking it to the parking garages tomorrow. so stoked to try it out there