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Reviews written by stringtheory

 44" Black Supercharger,  Tuesday, 11 September 2007

Overall rating
4.5
Durability
4.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
This has quickly become my favorite deck. The first day I took it out I was able to take it through some semi steep sweeping hills and drift it with confidence. I like the feel with the R-II's, but I'm sure some Holeys or Paris trucks would feel great as well. I will say though, if you are looking into this deck, keep it in the family with the wheels. The 70mm Superballs are awesome wheels if you're going to carve or downhill this board.
Longboard Review
How long have you ridden the board: A few weeks
What 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

Overall rating
3.5
Durability
5.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
4.0
Appearance
3.0
Agility
2.0
Slide
2.0
Longevity
5.0
Compliant
3.0
Not the worst wheel in the world, but far from the best. Very durable, yet meh ride. I think these were originally designed as a quad roller skate wheel. With so many other great choices, why bother?
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


 Red 70mm 78a,  Sunday, 02 September 2007

Overall rating
4.6
Durability
5.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Agility
5.0
Slide
4.0
Longevity
5.0
Compliant
4.0
These feel faster than other 78a wheels I've used. I suspect they are a tick harder, but that's OK for me. I listed it as a weakness as some one who's not me may want something softer when they buy a 78a. I was impressed by the amount of control they have when sliding as well. Getting them to hook back up was almost effortless.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: A few days
What Setup are you running them on?: 44" Earthwing Supercharger, Randall R-II 180's
Typical Discepline?: Down hill, Carving
How much did you pay for them?: Came with the board
Where did you buy them?: thelongboardstore.com
What are their weaknesses?: Felt harder then 78a
What are their strengths?: Super fast, they drift very easily and hook right back up Also they seem very durable. I've ridden them for a few days and the seam in the center of the wheel hasn't even worn off yet.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Gravity Street G's, Sector 9 9 Balls, Kryptonics Route 65's
Would you recommend them?: Yes


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