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Reviews written by stringtheory The 'Fish Balls!, Saturday, 03 November 2007
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: 2 daysWhat Setup are you running them on?: EW Supercharger, R-II's, Bones Swiss Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Carving, Sliding How much did you pay for them?: $51. Where did you buy them?: Da Fish and Da Chaput What are their weaknesses?: Too much stress in order to get them..lol. So pretty I didn't even want to let them touch pavement. No more once I thrash these. What are their strengths?: Roll nice and fast. 80a reflex thane is grippy yet combined with the rolled lip I was able to kick out toe and heel side slides with ease when I wanted to shed some speed. Predictable hook up. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Superballs, Street G's, 9 Balls Would you recommend them?: Yes Bones Reds, Thursday, 01 November 2007
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: few monthsWhat Setup are you running them on?: 33" Ew Executioner, Indy 169's, EW Superballs Slide A Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Carving, Sliding How much did you pay for them?: $16. Where did you buy them?: thelongboardstore.com What are their weaknesses?: They don't come with spacers. What are their strengths?: Fast right out of the box. Snappy looking red shield. Roll forever. Great price. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Bones Swiss and pretty much every type/style/brand that exists. Would you recommend them?: Yes R-II 180, Friday, 05 October 2007
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: A few monthsWhat Setup are you running them on?: 44" Earthwing Supercharger, 70mm 78a Earthwing Superballs Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Carving, Sliding How much did you pay for them?: Came with complete Where did you buy them?: thelongboardstore.com What are their weaknesses?: None really. There are probably a few brands of trucks based on the same style and geometry that are using better aluminum casting methods nowadays. What are their strengths?: Much better for carving than traditional "Indy" style trucks. Also, nice and stable at speed. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Every size and shape truck in existence. Would you recommend them?: Yes 44" Black Supercharger, Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Longboard Review How long have you ridden the board: A few weeksWhat is your setup like?: R-II 180's, 70mm 78a Superballs Typical Session Discipline: Carving, Downhill, Cruising How much did you pay?: $197. U.S. Where did you purchase it?: thelongboardstore.com What were the strengths of the deck.: Excellent concave and shape. I thought the construction, workmanship and materials were amazing. Perfect flex for my weight (174 lbs). I really liked the 31" wheelbase on the 44" deck. It's very agile yet feels as stable as longer boards. I really dug the tail, it's not just for show. What were the weaknesses?: None really. I wouldn't mind some more angle on the nose. But that's a preference, not a weakness. Similar decks you have ridden?: 46" Gravity Carve 2 Would you recommend it?: Yes 65mm 78a clear, Monday, 10 September 2007
Equipment Reviews How long have you ridden them?: 6+ years!!!What Setup are you running them on?: 46" Karv Classic, Indy 169's Typical Discepline?: Carving, Cruising, Down Hill How much did you pay for them?: Came with the board Where did you buy them?: Brave New Wolrd Surf Shop NJ What are their weaknesses?: Have to be pushed real hard to slide. Don't drift well. Even if you get them to slide they take some effort to hook back up. What are their strengths?: Durable as hell! Still going pretty strong after 6+ years. Not bad for carving and cruising. What similar equipment have you ridden?: Gravity Street G's, Nineballs, Superballs Would you recommend them?: Undecided Results 1 - 5 of 6
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