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Reviews written by JUG EVO TAKES IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL, Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 3 monthsWhat is your setup like?: Bear 852's flipped for downhill, unflipped for shredding town. Reflex lime bushings up top when I'm not bombing hills, stock black pumpkin/barrel combo for stability when I am. Lime RETRO Big Zigs on REDS. Sometimes I only flip the rear truck, and keep the front high for the best of both worlds.. Typical Session Discipline: DH, Cruising/carving, sliding to lose speed, freeway overpasses How much did you pay?: $50 with Bear 852's and biltin bearings. Can't beat that. Where did you purchase it?: Craigslist What were the strengths of the deck.: Coming off a Chinook, the EVO felt more secure based on the lower, flatter riding surface. Although it is a little skinnier than the Nook, the deep concave really keeps the feet in place making it feel dialed as far as control and stability goes. The concave and low deck height make this board feel super stable and responsive. It carves amazing too with the right bushings, I prefer a soft outer barrel or tall cone for this. What were the weaknesses?: Graphics are ok, but I would prefer some kind ladies of human or plant form to dream about. That, or a sick Maryhill Photo printed on the bottom. Similar decks you have ridden?: LANDYACHTZ Chinook. Would you recommend it?: Yes Buy these with the black bushings only. The hanger, Wednesday, 02 September 2009
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: Few weeks, 1st pair a few months.What Setup are you running them on?: EVO Lime Big Zigs Reds 852's with Black Bushings!!!! Typical Discepline?: DH and cruising How much did you pay for them?: $45 Where did you buy them?: BEAR TRUCKS. com What are their weaknesses?: The old version with orange bushings sucked. The hangers had zero bushing cups allowing the hanger to rock side to side on the king pin and only worked well tight. Another problem was that the pivot bushing holes were drilled too deep, and the hanger was metal to metal on the baseplate within days. I contacted Landyachtz and they were willing to send out new plates, but I talked them into the new completes with bushing seats. New ones are amazing. What are their strengths?: The new bushing seats hold everything in place even while riding super soft bushings. The new black bushings feel better than the orange ones, even if it's in my imagination. Flipping the hanger reduces turning, making hill bombing a little more stable. Leave them up high and you get a bad ass carving truck, especially if you put in a softer outer barrel. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Too many to list. Would you recommend them?: Yes Good clean riding bearings... Have a set for over , Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: 6 years. Yep!!! Same set cleaned and oiled every 6 months.What Setup are you running them on?: Currently on my Landyachtz Chinook with Big Zigs and crappy Bear 852's. The new ones are better. Typical Discepline?: Transportation, downhill, park How much did you pay for them?: $50 Where did you buy them?: Vans What are their weaknesses?: None What are their strengths?: Fast, durable, nice seals, not red. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Swiss 6, Swiss, Reds, nmb, gmn Would you recommend them?: Yes Great shop,super rad staff. I traveled 90 miles an, Monday, 17 August 2009
Retailer Reviews What did you buy?: Landyachtz Evo, Bear Grizzly's, Retro Big Zigs, RedsWhen did you buy it?: Yesterday How much did you spend?: $214.00 Unreal price. Thanks Seth! Was the site easy to navigate if the purchase was online?: It's set up very good. Did the purchase go smoothly?: Perfectly, and sold me what I needed, not what costs most. Did you feel like they appreciated your business?: For sure. We were running late, and they said if it ever happens again, to call them and they will stay open for us. Can't beat that. Would You recommend them in the future?: F yes.. BIG ZIGS LIME 76MM 80a MY FAVORITE WHEEL TO DATE, Friday, 07 August 2009
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: 2 MONTHSWhat Setup are you running them on?: LANDYACHTZ CHINOOK, BEAR 852'S REFLEX BUSHINGS,BONES SWISS, 76MM BIG ZIGS LIME 80a Typical Discepline?: DOWNHILL, STRUCTURES, CARVING, TRANSPORT How much did you pay for them?: $45 BUCKS Where did you buy them?: SO CAL SKATESHOP What are their weaknesses?: RETRO GRAPHICS START COMING OFF FROM THE VERY FIRST RUN. MINE ARE HALF WAY GONE AFTER A FEW MONTHS. What are their strengths?: SO SICK... FAST, GRIPPY, RADIOACTIVE COLORS, AND THEY DO SLIDE. JUST BREAK THEM IN BEFORE YOU GET TOO CRAZY, BECAUSE THEY WILL HOOKUP TOO ABRUPTLY WHILE EDGES ARE FRESH. What similar equipment have you ridden?: S9 WHEELS, BONES, KRYPTONICS, ORANGE KUSH, DOZEN OTHER WHEELS NOT WORTH MENTIONING Would you recommend them?: Yes Results 1 - 5 of 8
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