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Reviews written by pithaya Very versatile Slalom board for everyone, Monday, 26 March 2007
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: for about 4 monthsWhat is your setup like?: I have it rolling on indy 109 front and Airflow back with 66mm pink sicksicks 78a Typical Session Discipline: long pumping sessions and a little slalom with cones How much did you pay?: 160 complete Where did you purchase it?: buy and sell section of the fish (highly recommended) What were the strengths of the deck.: This is a very tough deck, im always bouncing around and mistreating it and its still going strong. The multiple wheelbases make it more versatile. Width is larger than other slalom boards, gives great leverage for people with wide feet and more lateral stances. What were the weaknesses?: I think it could use more concave. The concave it has is good but for real slalom I find it a bit too relaxed. the width and shape make it a great canvas for working on it with foam wedges though. Similar decks you have ridden?: Other slalom decks.. Insect Dragonfly, Fullbag TS. Would you recommend it?: Yes Great board, lots of fun with surfstyle, Monday, 26 March 2007
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: since december 2005What is your setup like?: The stock setup was the Carver CX truck front and a standard style truck back with 65mm Carver wheels Included 1/2 risers. I have changed wheels for 70mm kryptos and bushings in different combinations including bones soft for the front, khiros work well tho. Added more riser so Its close to an inch now. Typical Session Discipline: Pumping around the neigbor hood sliding out the back and doing cutback on banks and stuff How much did you pay?: 200 dollars Where did you purchase it?: In Hawaii, a Skateshop in Honolulu so you should be able to find it cheaper What were the strengths of the deck.: The deck is very nice by itself, it is rounded and comfy with a slight kicktail so its not such a technical deck, a little more "cruisery" than a all out carving deck. The trucks are amazing and work very well with the deck shape and style. The Carver trucks are solid and dont need much maintenance, they are a very smart design for super pumpable trucks. Include good kingpins already.The feel is great and the stock setup is very nice, I enjoy the quick turn of the trucks for playing around, pumping then carving while cruising around.I have sanded the finish off and refinished with varnish and the deck has held up well to lots of mistreatment to the elements. What were the weaknesses?: The Carver trucks chew bushings real quick so have spares. Khiros, independents and Bones bushings are good replacement. Similar decks you have ridden?: not very similar decks but my ramp deck with loose indies feels a little similar but the shorter wheelbase (15") is the only thing that allows it to turn as tight as the carver Would you recommend it?: Yes << Start < Prev 1 Next > End >> Results 1 - 2 of 2
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