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Merlin

A versitile little board., Wednesday, 12 August 2009


Overall rating		2.5
Durability		2.0
Construction		1.0
Ride		3.0
Appearance		4.0
Stability		2.0
Agility		3.0

With my paris 150 hangers flipped I took this board to 30mph no problem. The nose and tail make manuals so easy.

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: 6 months
What is your setup like?: Paris 150's, Lime Zig zags, Bones reds.
Typical Session Discipline: Campus cruising, carving, parking lot skating
How much did you pay?: $40
Where did you purchase it?: legendarylongboards.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: The finish looks amazing. It is strong and light.
What were the weaknesses?: It scratches up easily, but you get over it. Not the best construction
Similar decks you have ridden?: legendary gnome
Would you recommend it?: No

Gnome

Nice try, Saturday, 02 May 2009


Overall rating		2.7
Durability		3.0
Construction		2.0
Ride		2.0
Appearance		4.0
Stability		3.0
Agility		2.0

a lot o' fun

Longboard Review

How long have you ridden the board: Sessioned a friends board.
What is your setup like?: gnome, I don't know what kind of trucks or bearings, but he was rocking lime BigZigs. He had the larger version which is 29x9.
Typical Session Discipline: free riding
How much did you pay?: $40
Where did you purchase it?: legendarylongboards.com
What were the strengths of the deck.: Rock solid, a lot of fun to ride.
What were the weaknesses?: poor construction
Similar decks you have ridden?: none
Would you recommend it?: No

Super 6 150mm

You need to ride these!!!, Saturday, 02 May 2009


Overall rating		4.4
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Stability		3.0
Agility		5.0
Ease Of Use		5.0
Ease of Maintenance		3.0

If you want to carve, get these!

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: About one Month.
What Setup are you running them on?: Original Path 37, 63mm 80a Seismic Hot Spots, cell swiss bearings
Typical Discepline?: Carving, Cruising, Pumping
How much did you pay for them?: came with the board
Where did you buy them?: originalskateboards.com
What are their weaknesses?: They require more maintenance than your average truck, but it is worth it. Regular skate tools won't fit the kingpin.
What are their strengths?: The most amazing Carving Trucks you can buy.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Nothing, these are one of a kind.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

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