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Reviews written by Navrick Lovely lovely, Monday, 28 April 2008
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: About 6 monthsWhat Setup are you running them on?: at first a sector 9 phoenix with stock gullwing trucks, then rayne libido with same stock gullwing trucks. Typical Discepline?: pumping, carving, commuting How much did you pay for them?: 40 bucks Where did you buy them?: Hogtown What are their weaknesses?: Can't slide very well, and when they do, they wear twice as fast. Slides out immediately when it touches water. What are their strengths?: At 81a, they hold the best amount of grip without losing too much speed. What similar equipment have you ridden?: not at the time Would you recommend them?: Yes Meh, Friday, 25 April 2008
If you plan on buying them be ready to baby them in terms of maintenance. Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: About two monthsWhat Setup are you running them on?: Rayne Libido with ABEC11 Grippins. Typical Discepline?: Pedestrian slalom, Commuting, Carving How much did you pay for them?: $60 Where did you buy them?: Daddies longboard shop What are their weaknesses?: First off, like the other reviewers have stated, the trucks are a hassle to clean. Lets just say that I've lost several toothbrushes to it. On top of that, placing the springs in (especially the more firm springs) is very difficult without the help of a clamp/buddy/heavy anything. Next is the dreaded rumour of the springs popping out in transition between turns. IT HAPPENS, an easy sign to tell if it is imminent is the grooves on the cap of the spring. For those who haven't ridden seismics before it is similar to a bushing magically dissapearing while riding... SCARY Oh and one more thing, the springs are expensive to replace, and "tightening" them is fairly useless What are their strengths?: They make good pumping trucks, the light springs give a good bounce when coming out of turns. Style points for people who have never seen a skateboard/longboard with trucks on them. What similar equipment have you ridden?: nothing like it Would you recommend them?: No Decent, Friday, 18 April 2008
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: Two monthsWhat is your setup like?: Seismic 180mm swapping between ABEC11 grippins and Retro Big Zigs (Pink), hard and soft risers, greaseball bearings. Typical Session Discipline: Carving, Commuting, Pedestrian slalom How much did you pay?: $70 Where did you purchase it?: Swap Meet What were the strengths of the deck.: Just enough flex in it to bounce back however much force you put into it. Responsive. Easy to read sweet spot located right behind front trucks. What were the weaknesses?: The wheel cutouts are horribly off measurment (in the older models as far as I know), giving a enough bite to cut into most wheels and leave a mark. Similar decks you have ridden?: None, this is my first "light" slalom board. Would you recommend it?: No << Start < Prev 1 Next > End >> Results 1 - 3 of 3
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