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Reviews written by BDirthead

 Nice trucks for my slide set-up (9" trucks),  Monday, 05 October 2009

Overall rating
4.9
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
4.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
5.0
At first I got these trucks for park riding. Didn't like them for that so I put tyhem on my slide deck. I really love them for sliding, but you got to get rid of their stock bushings.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: over a year
What Setup are you running them on?: Earthwing Drifter deck(35&1/2")and 58mm Earthwing Superball wheels. Changed out the stock bushings for some softer Indy bushings (clear yellow).
Typical Discepline?: Sliding
How much did you pay for them?: $50
Where did you buy them?: online / direct from Texas
What are their weaknesses?: They don't turn very well. Changing out they're rock hard grey bushing helps alot.
What are their strengths?: Light weight and nice low profile.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Indy 169's
Would you recommend them?: Yes


 DH Race,  Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Overall rating
4.8
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
4.0
I like this board alot, and I think its helped me beat some of my friends, BUT ITS NOT FOR EVERYONE!
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: about 4 months
What is your setup like?: Grizzley's with flipped hangers, 1/2" risers, used Abec11 flywheels (bought off a friend)
Typical Session Discipline: downhill
How much did you pay?: about $200
Where did you purchase it?: Black Diamond Sports
What were the strengths of the deck.: Low profile gives good stablity at higher speeds, stiff and durable
What were the weaknesses?: the narrowness of the board takes some getting used to, but I need to work on my tuck stance (I'm a beginner)so its all coming together now
Similar decks you have ridden?: Evo (carbon)
Would you recommend it?: Undecided


 Perfect Downhill Garage board,  Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Overall rating
4.8
Durability
4.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
5.0
I raced my friend(who rode his Carbon Evo),who also has more experience than me,and this set-up allowed me to pass him on several hairpin corners and ride with confidence, in a 8 story downhill parking garage.
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: Just 1 week
What is your setup like?: Grizzley trucks w/ JimZ bushings and 76mm Earthwing Speedballs
Typical Session Discipline: Downhill Garage / Carving
How much did you pay?: Aprox. $250
Where did you purchase it?: deck/ Mile High - components/ Daddies
What were the strengths of the deck.: nice space for footing, concave feels good, and good length for speed and agility
What were the weaknesses?: Nose damage can occur from impact on most drop-thru decks.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Big Red X and Hellcat
Would you recommend it?: Yes


 Birdhouse LS Cruiser,  Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Overall rating
4.3
Durability
3.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
I haven't rode skateparks for about a decade and this board help me make a smooth transition. I switched to my old park set-up and bailed continually because it was shorter and the harder wheels made me slide out in the bowls. I'm glad I had bought this Birdhouse set-up!
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: A month
What is your setup like?: stock set-up, w/ birdhouse trucks and wheels(soft)
Typical Session Discipline: Park and bowl riding
How much did you pay?: $105
Where did you purchase it?: Sport Chalet
What were the strengths of the deck.: This board worked really well for me in the skatepark, the wheels gripped the bowls well and the wheel base was good for my style and size ( 6ft./ 215 lbs.)
What were the weaknesses?: We'll see how long the deck will hold to my heavy body and park abuse.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Old School/ Schmidt Stix - yard stick
Would you recommend it?: Yes


 Awesome Gloves,  Tuesday, 06 May 2008

Overall rating
4.9
Usefulness
5.0
Durability
4.0
Construction
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
5.0
Originality
5.0
Love these gloves. They cost alittle more, but are well worth it. Had some wear on the thumbs and patched it with urethane caulking. Works good and HIGHLY RECOMMEND you get these gloves.


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