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Reviews written by BDirthead DH Race, Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: about 4 monthsWhat 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
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: Just 1 weekWhat 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
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: A monthWhat 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
Bazooka 68a w/ Vegas hubs, Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: Not Long, just got them this weekWhat Setup are you running them on?: MBS Leon Robbins Pro Model Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Carve How much did you pay for them?: Free (thanks Garret and Ground!) Where did you buy them?: didn't What are their weaknesses?: They rode alittle slow on the downhill run compared to our skateboards. What are their strengths?: I'm looking forward to bombing steeper hills than I would on my skateboards. Stability, Carveability What similar equipment have you ridden?: Nothing Would you recommend them?: Undecided << Start < Prev 1 Next > End >> Results 1 - 5 of 5
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