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Reviews written by nomex Oldie but Goodie, Monday, 26 May 2008
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: Since 1986What Setup are you running them on?: Currently: 169's on EW 38" Drifter, Poolking Stefaun. 215's on Loaded Vanguard Typical Discepline?: Commuting/ slide/ park How much did you pay for them?: $17-$20 Where did you buy them?: Everywhere, online, brick and mortar stores. What are their weaknesses?: Lack of old school holes, new knurled kingpin means you can't easily replace them with longer ones. You need a longer kingpin to add some turnier bushings up top, like Khiro Barrels. What are their strengths?: I love the way they turn, and they've been around forever. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Trackers, Venture, no-name. Would you recommend them?: Yes One of my favorites!, Monday, 26 May 2008
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 3 months of commutingWhat is your setup like?: Current trucks:Randall 150's; will try Bennett 6.0's this week. Previous trucks:Randall 180's; too wide for me. Indy 169's; wheelbite even with 62mm wheels. Wheels: 70mm Lime ZigZags Bearings: Bones Red/Spacers Typical Session Discipline: Commuting How much did you pay?: $87.95 Where did you purchase it?: Socalskateshop What were the strengths of the deck.: Kicktail- I need this in my commuter boards. Construction- S-glass sandwiching 5-ply is magic for me. It's so thin, yet strong. Concave- "W" concave is nice. What were the weaknesses?: Could use some cutouts or wheel wells, but I think they've done that with the current generation. Earthwing is constantly improving their designs, so these weaknessess may no longer exist in the future. Similar decks you have ridden?: Earthwing Superglider and Bustin Complex. The SG is a more agile board, but there are days I feel like taking out a bigger board. Would you recommend it?: Yes Love it now..., Monday, 26 May 2008
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 2 yearsWhat is your setup like?: Used to have Randall DHs and 70mm grippins Now: Indy 169's 75mm Pink BigZigs Bones Reds steel spacers Typical Session Discipline: Commuting How much did you pay?: $174 Where did you purchase it?: Gearguys What were the strengths of the deck.: Dropped deck makes kicking easy. Cutouts enable you to mount some large wheels. Board was sealed well. There is a very long tail. Concave is nice, provided it fits you. What were the weaknesses?: I bought this deck as a complete with Randall DH's- Man, I did not like that. It's a good thing I still had some old school Indy 169's. The lowered deck has a tendency to scrape and maybe even hang up on long speed bumps or steep crosswalk ramps. The kick tail is actually useless for me. It's so long and almost feels out of place when you're searching for it with your back foot. This deck may not fit those of you with large feet(I'm a size 9 mens), and then the concave will hurt your arches. Similar decks you have ridden?: I have an Evo, but it doesn't have a tail. My other commuter boards that have tails are topmounts (EW Superglider/Supercharger and Bustin Complex). This is my favorite setup for long distance pushing/commuting due to the leg-friendly drop. Would you recommend it?: Yes Good Urban Raider with a kick!, Monday, 26 May 2008
I love the shape of this board and its concave, I just wish it had a livelier feel and was a little lighter. I'd love to see this board with some fiberglass on it. This board has a unique look to it. It's got great concave and a very usable tail. Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 5 monthsWhat is your setup like?: Indy 169 Orange bottom/ White top-- I'm putting Bennett 5.0 on this deck again, though. Lime Zigs 66mm/80A Lunatic Bearings Wedged front/back Typical Session Discipline: Commuting, car dodging How much did you pay?: $80 Where did you purchase it?: Bustin website What were the strengths of the deck.: Long, with a kick tail, and the curves and concave on this board feels good under foot. The upturned nose and kick tail, you've got wedging built in. You can set this deck up as an LDP with the short nose, just dewedge the back and wedge the front to your liking. What were the weaknesses?: There's some flex to the board, but it's okay for me at 165lbs. Some of you wishing a stiffer board may want to try before you buy. This board doesn't have cutouts, so if you're running conventional trucks, like Indy or Bennett, you may have to wedge or use tall risers to prevent wheelbite. I didn't have bite problems with Randalls, though. Similar decks you have ridden?: Earthwing Superglider and Supercharger. I have both of these boards in my quiver, and the Complex falls between the 'glider and 'charger. It's length is a couple inches shorter than the Supercharger, and longer than the glider. It just has that long tail that I feel every urban board should have. Would you recommend it?: Yes Small board, rides big, Monday, 26 May 2008
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: 5 monthsWhat is your setup like?: Stiffer flex board, 5.0 Bennetts, 62mm /78A Alligators, Lunatic bearings, spacers, and shock riser pad. I like a low and narrow setup. I feel like I'm getting close to my optimum setup. Typical Session Discipline: Pumping, carving, commuting How much did you pay?: $70 deck only at Bustin's Misprint Sale Where did you purchase it?: Bustin web store What were the strengths of the deck.: Upturned nose get you a little wedging going on, but make sure you have at least a shock riser pad, just to keep things flat. You've got two wheelbase choices for stability or agility. You can design your own graphics, which is a plus for those wanting their own boards. There are cutouts that keep wheelbite away. What were the weaknesses?: When I was tightening my front trucks without using risers, I could feel the nose flatten out a little, like the mounting holes had been placed along the curve, and not on the flat part. The deck feels a little heavy and dead compared to my other boards with 5-ply composite construction. Similar decks you have ridden?: none, really, it's the shortest board in my quiver. Would you recommend it?: Yes Results 1 - 5 of 6
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