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70mm/78a, Wednesday, 14 February 2007


Overall rating		4.4
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		4.0
Slide		3.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		5.0

Look sick in the light, the squared lips add a load of grip. Still holding up through glass and gravel without and chunking or tears. Great wheels.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 6 months
What Setup are you running them on?: Loaded Vanguard, Randal 180's
Typical Discepline?: Cruising, pumping
How much did you pay for them?: $50
Where did you buy them?: Mile High Skates
What are their weaknesses?: Drift can be choppy
What are their strengths?: Great grip, perfect pumping wheel, fast/rolls over everything
Would you recommend them?: Yes

G Bones

G-Bones, Wednesday, 14 February 2007


Overall rating		4.3
Durability		5.0
Construction		4.0
Ride		4.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		4.0
Slide		4.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		4.0

I found I like smaller wheels for street/park riding but they're still great wheels themselves. I've had them for a while and they wear nicely and don't cone much. The graphic stayed in tact for about 8 months too.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 11 months
What Setup are you running them on?: Black Label, Indy's
Typical Discepline?: Street/tranny
How much did you pay for them?: $35
Where did you buy them?: PurpleSkunk.com
What are their weaknesses?: The squared lip made some coping tough to lock in (more skater than gear)
What are their strengths?: Smooth slide, great hookup and traction, fast in parks/roads
What similar equipment have you ridden?: 55mm Spitfires, 53mm Flips
Would you recommend them?: Undecided

Loaded Vanguard

Vanguard, Wednesday, 14 February 2007


Overall rating		4.7
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		4.0
Stability		4.0
Agility		5.0

People either love it or hate it but I love mine. The fiberglassed bamboo makes it really durable. I take it through mud/water, jump on it until the middle touches the ground and it still feels brand new. The "foot pads" force you to have a basic stance but it's easy to get used to. The only downside is not having a tail but it isn't that much of a problem. Worth the steep price.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 9 months
What is your setup like?: Flex 4, Randal 180's (nothing works better for this board), 70mm/78a Zig Zags
Typical Session Discipline: Cruising, pumping, skitching
How much did you pay?: $160
Where did you purchase it?: PurpleSkunk.com (w/ SF coupon code)
What were the strengths of the deck.: Insane flex, energy, waterproof
What were the weaknesses?: Lack of tail but I got used to it
Similar decks you have ridden?: None
Would you recommend it?: Yes

Krux 3s

9", Wednesday, 14 February 2007


Overall rating		3.8
Durability		5.0
Construction		4.0
Ride		4.0
Appearance		1.0
Stability		2.0
Agility		4.0
Ease Of Use		5.0
Ease of Maintenance		5.0

The grind feels the same as my Indy's.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 2 months
What Setup are you running them on?: Black Label - 9x33x15.5 WB, 54's
Typical Discepline?: Street/Tranny
How much did you pay for them?: $40?
Where did you buy them?: SoCalSkateshop.com (Only online place that carries the 2 larger sizes)
What are their weaknesses?: Look like toys, not as cool as Indy, made in China (if you care about politics)
What are their strengths?: A lighter Independent, less noticeable dead spots, slightly beefier hangar, the hole really works as a bottle opener, Great quick turn, smooth grinding, better stock bushings than most (89a)
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Indy 169's, Tracker 161's
Would you recommend them?: Yes

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