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Rapid Descent Model

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Awesome deck, Friday, 23 February 2007

Written by MalakaiKingston - View all my reviews - Top 100 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.5
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		4.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		5.0
Agility		3.0

A Beast

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How long have you ridden the board: few months
What is your setup like?: R180/GB/BT
Typical Session Discipline: Bomb/Carve
What were the strengths of the deck.: Awesome concave, rock solid
What were the weaknesses?: it didn't levitate.
Similar decks you have ridden?: mbf/nse/cpt
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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This board kicks ass, Wednesday, 14 February 2007

Written by Chris Miller - View all my reviews - Top 100 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.8
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		4.0
Agility		5.0

Looking for a longboard that handles better than it should, just the right amount of flex, and is about as good looking as a skateboard can be? Check out the Pressure Drop Rapid Descent. It is 42" x 9.75" and is really fun to ride.

The first thing I noticed when I got mine was the concave. This board is a bit more concave than my other longboards and the result is the quickest steering longboard I have ever had. It is a great cruiser, very stable at high speeds and just simply a blast to ride.

The flex is kind of hard to explain. It feels stiff, but I don�t think it is. I live in New Mexico and in the ditches I like just a smidge of flex and this board feels right. Maybe just slightly less flex than my Sector 9 Bomb Hills. And speaking of ditches, the handling in ditches is awesome. Stable when bombing Indian School or the Bear, but changes lines easily too. I have a few friends that have these decks too and it would not surprise me to see this board on the podium at Indian School and/or the Ditch Slap week after.

The last thing I want to mention are the looks. Nice shape, just enough nose and tail and that classy, sexy black Formica bottom. I am not sure why I like Formica so much, but it makes this deck look truly beautiful. Check it out at pressuredroplongboards.com.

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How long have you ridden the board: 6 Months
What is your setup like?: PD Radip Descent, Randal 150's and various wheels
Typical Session Discipline: Ditch racing, bombing hills, cruising, transportation
Where did you purchase it?: pressuredroplongboards.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: Awesome handling, stability, great cruiser & good looks too!
What were the weaknesses?: The deep concave takes a few minutes to get used to but once you do you will love it!
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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