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Reviews written by jhelm007

 Versatile board esp. if you like concave,  Tuesday, 05 May 2009

Overall rating
4.8
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
5.0
I really liked this deck, but I ultimately sold it to buy something shorter and wider. I'm still trying to find something that is as lightweight and versatile, but more comfortable size and concave-wise. I got a EW Bigfoot Drifter that I like a little better for sliding and cruising, but the pop (for me) is not as good, and its heavier.
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: 6 months
What is your setup like?: Indy 149s and 65mm krypto classics or EW slide As
Typical Session Discipline: Sliding
How much did you pay?: $40
Where did you purchase it?: gravityboard.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: Light weight but stiff and strong. Suprisingly good pop for ollie tricks. Length and wheelbase give lots of stability.
What were the weaknesses?: Concave is too aggressive for me (big flat feet). It's also just a bit too long for how I skate.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Sector 9 A-frame, Earthwing Bigfoot Drifter
Would you recommend it?: Yes


 Mini Ts (59mm 85a),  Sunday, 18 May 2008

Overall rating
4.5
Durability
4.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Agility
5.0
Slide
3.0
Longevity
4.0
Compliant
5.0
I like these wheels. I got mine cheap as factory rejects, but they would have been worth paying retail for. If you want a softer wheel for street. These are the best I've ridden.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: about 6 months
What Setup are you running them on?: On a popsicle with Bennett 5.0s
Typical Discepline?: Cruising, LDP, and a little carving, and a bit of street.
How much did you pay for them?: $18 shipped (factory seconds)
Where did you buy them?: Direct from Rainskates
What are their weaknesses?: They weren't perfectly round out of the mold (but they were cheap factory seconds...)
What are their strengths?: Nice wheels. Good urethane. Smooth ride on bad asphalt. Drift a little, but don't really slide out. Very grippy and feel much more durable than filmer wheels
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Autobahn all-roads
Would you recommend them?: Yes


 White formula blue cores,  Sunday, 18 May 2008

Overall rating
4.6
Durability
4.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Agility
4.0
Slide
5.0
Longevity
4.0
Compliant
5.0
I bought these cheap as test wheels for sliding, and I'm happy with them. They are very slippery. You may want to think twice if you're looking for grip in the park. Then again I've not taken them to the park yet so maybe they hold lines better on smooth crete than on asphalt. Also, I haven't tried the original greenish-yellow formula just the white ones.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: less than a week
What Setup are you running them on?: An earthwing Bigfoot Drifter with Indy 215s
Typical Discepline?: Sliding and a little street
How much did you pay for them?: $22 shipped
Where did you buy them?: Direct from Rainskates
What are their weaknesses?: They are very slippery. On steep hills, it feels like they slide about as fast as they roll.
What are their strengths?: If you want slide wheels, they do the trick.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Slide As They feel a lot like EW slide As to me.
Would you recommend them?: Yes


 BigFoot You Fvkking BEAST,  Saturday, 03 May 2008

Overall rating
4.7
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
4.0
This is my new favorite. I've had it for two days, my arms and legs are killing me from skating so much, and I'm dying to go skate this thing again. It solves for me the only two weaknesses of the BE40 (a couple inches too long, too narrow). Feels a bit sturdier too.

This thing is awesome, but it is a hungry beast. Two days in my household and its already eaten a set of wheels a bushing, and one of my shoes. My cats and my 3 year old are afraid of it!
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: 2 days
What is your setup like?: Indy 215s, Powell Mini-Logos
Typical Session Discipline: Sliding, A little street and cruising around
How much did you pay?: $66
Where did you purchase it?: MHS
What were the strengths of the deck.: Perfect shape for us guys with size 12 shoes. It's burly too.
What were the weaknesses?: Heavy, but just 'cause its big.
Similar decks you have ridden?: Gravity BE40
Would you recommend it?: Yes


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