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Boo!!!! on the X-Bolts. . . . , Wednesday, 02 May 2007


Overall rating		3.3
Usefulness		3.0
Durability		4.0
Construction		3.0
Appearance		5.0
Ease Of Use		2.0
Ease of Maintenance		2.0
Originality		4.0

Yes it is weak that the X-Bolts are only available in new school bolt patterns, but I had difficulty installing mine on a new school board even. I am not sure if my set was just machined wrong, but I can tell you I would not want to interchange my set-up when using this hardware. Then when applying the hardware after griptape one of the threads of the bolts stripped and now I can't put a nut on the bolt. I have set up a hell of a lot of boards in my 10+ years skating and I finally tried out something other than Shorty's and was major bummed about the X-Bolts, especially since all I role is Abec11/Retro/Pink wheels.

Rapid Descent Model

Good shape, Saturday, 17 March 2007


Overall rating		4.2
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		4.0
Appearance		4.0
Stability		4.0
Agility		3.0

This is the ultimate stiff board for big hill carving!

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: most of a year
What is your setup like?: Randal 180 Trucks, 83 mm Flywheels.
Typical Session Discipline: Big hill carving, cruising.
How much did you pay?: It was a gift
Where did you purchase it?: Pressure Drop Longboards
What were the strengths of the deck.: Really good shape for leaning hard on big hills. The fomica bottom is good for wear. The trucks distance is maximized for a long wheel base.
What were the weaknesses?: The deck is really stiff.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Pressure Drop Classic CutawaySector 9 Bamboo pintail
Would you recommend it?: Yes

Rapid Descent Model

Pressure Drop 42 RD, Wednesday, 14 March 2007


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

One of the Better All-Around Decks on the market.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: few months
What is your setup like?: Randall 180mm R-2Abec 11 83mm Flywheels
Typical Session Discipline: Bomb/Carve
How much did you pay?: $65
Where did you purchase it?: Shaun O'Brian
What were the strengths of the deck.: Very durable ride and enough concave to make the sharp turns I like. Very stable board at higher end speeds. Great all around board that has a sleek classic look.
What were the weaknesses?: Nothing to compare to as of yet. New too LONGBOARDING
Similar decks you have ridden?: N/A
Would you recommend it?: Yes

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