Sunday, April 29, 2012
Powell Peralta skull and swords longboard
The Powell Peralta skull and swords mini longboard is great for anyone looking for a new pool, cruise, ditch, freeride, or moderate downhill deck. The double kick makes even tech sliding possible and is a great time for just flipping around busting out a manual on that hour long ride across town, popping over cracks and curbs on the way to the corner store, the things you can do with a couple of kicktails are almost endless. Not only are these boards timeless and an aversion from the norm, they're extremely versatile and make an excellent addition to anyone's quiver.
Powell peralta micro ripper
The Micro ripper is an awesome cruising, carving, bowl, and ditch board, and can also take moderate downhill if you know what you're doing (although I wouldn't recommend going past 25 or so if you're not experienced with shorter wheelbases for downhill). However, the ripper mini longboard
is extremely versatile is a really awesome jack of all trades type board, and although it lacks a nose the tail alone makes tons of tricks possible. If you're undecided on a board or just want to add a new board that can do it all to your quiver then look no further than the Micro ripper!
Powell Peralta Caballero board
Ever looked for an awesome little cruiser, or something to slash some ditches and tear up pools with? Kick it old school with a retro Caballero. It comes with a nose and kicktail for more control in tighter urban areas as well as give the ability to do stalls, flips, slides, manuals, etc. The possibilities that this board offers are virtually endless. I own a Powell mini longboard
myself and it's lasted me for 4 years so far and it's still going strong. These boards are really awesome for whatever you're doing except for extreme downhill, and are a real crowd pleaser, the boards design has been around for quite some time and for a reason, they're durable, versatile, and look rad as *************************.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Rayne Vandal longboard
The Rayne Vandal is Rayne's newest longboard
and it's really tearing up the downhill and freeride scene, I was little dissapointed that it didn't have kicktails because the pictures kind of looked like it would but, nonetheless it's an amazing short wheelbase speedboard, and that's all you see the pros on lately, in fact, I've seen the Vandal being debuted in a lot of races this year so it's probably going to be a really awesome up and coming board. The short wheelbase gives a lot of agility on those technical roads, and although it can feel kind of odd at first if you're used to a large wheelbase mastering a shorter one can really up your cornering game, and maybe even save you from overturning on that super sharp hairpin one day, also sliding is much easier to brea into but will be a slight squirrelier than a long wheelbase, but not only is it fun to slide these because of the slightly harder difficulty but once mastered you can really pull out some amazing slides that just won't happen with a longer wheelbase, and if they do, they'll come out a lot slower. I recommend the Vandal to anyone that's looking for an amazing short wheelbased top mount board.
Rayne vendetta longboard
This is a great jack of all trades type longboard
, it's a lot like the vendetta but with flex. It's an amazing cruising and carving board, and can even handle hills, and freeriding. However if you're used to riding a stiff board then you may have a tough time using one these. All of these features make the Vendetta an amazing city board especially due to it's short wheelbase which makes it more nimble in those tight urban areas. I recommend the vendetta to anyone looking for a does everything well btu excels in nothing type of board. Also, with Rayne you don't have to worry about durability, no matter what board you pick you know it's going to last you, so if you can't decide on just one board for a certain discipline just pick up a Vendetta and hold out until your next purchase, if that day ever comes.
Rayne Baby killer longboard
The Rayne babykiller longboard
is perfect for downhill and freeriding it was modeled after the killswitch but is a bit smaller and tightened up a bit for more leverage and a tighter turning radius when going down hills. This board has a 3 part rocker that cups your feet on the 3 different sections of the board to better lock you in along with the pleasure dome concave. Last, but definitely not least this board is also micro dropped by 3/8" to give you that extra little grip that's going to keep you from flying off your board not only because it will lock you in, but because it gives you a point of reference so you don't have to worry about where your foot is poistioned and take your eyes off of the road.
Rayne Nemesis longboard
The Rayne Nemesis is perfect for you that want an over the top freeride board. Not only is it super durable with it's vert laminate bamboo core but it also comes with a fiberglass coating that leaves a touch of a dampening flex. It also has a slight linear drop platform as well as sharp edges that you can really dig your shoes into for more control when taking big turns or just freeriding. The Nemesis is highly recommended for people that want a freeride board that can take on big hills or just a want a board that's just a touch smaller then most of Rayne's longboards
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The Rayne Hellcat
The Rayne hellcat was designed with an ergonomical shape for more footspace, as well as have a pleasure dome concave that naturally acts as an arch support . The hellcat longboard is really awesome for the long hauls that would otherwise be uncomfortable on your feet, not to mention since they're so low to the ground they're super easy to push. The directional design has it weighted more towards the front which will help you blaze down any hill you think you can take, and may even surprise yourself. The Hellcat is great for anyone just getting into downhill just because it's so comfy and will really up your confidence especially if you're taking massive hills.
Rayne Demonseed longboard
The Rayne Demonseed longboard is perfect for all of you hardcore downhill fanatics. This board is great because of it's symmetrical design so you can hit hills AND freeride. Another really awesome part is Rayne's pleasure dome concave that grips all sides of your foot as well as give you a type of arch support. The Demonseed has a linear dropped platgorm to get you closer to the ground on top of a drop mount so it's easy pushing and gives you a lot of stability at speeds, which is especially great for all of you that are just entering the downhill world.
Rayne Hustler
The Rayne Hustler longboard
is an awesome for anyone looking to get a hold of a dancing, carving, or cruising board. While I suppose it could be taken on hills if you plan on doing a lot of downhill there are much better Rayne deck for that. The Hustler comes with an awesome camber and really responsive flex that make pumping and carving all the easier. The Hustler also accommodates larger wheels with it's huge wells and has a short wheelbase and drop through for easier pushing and nimbleness in the city
Rayn Avenger longboard
The Rayne Avenger longboard is an amazing freeride and downhill board. Not only is it super tiff and rigid so you're sure not to get tossed off, but it has a special concave along with a W that really locks in your feet and gives you a point of reference for when you're bombing hills at super fast speeds and you can't afford to look at your positioning. With Super deep wheel wells and a super durable vert bamboo core there's no worries about curbing or flipping this board, it will last you for quite some time. Also this is an awesome board for beginners because learning on a top mount makes riding anything else easier.
Rayne Supreme longboard
The Rayne supreme is one of Rayne's hottest new longboards
out, and it's what everyones raving about because of kicktails! Everyone these days are wanting a board with double kicks. Also, the Supreme has sharp edges, a 3 stage rocker for setting up your feet and setting you closer to the ground along with the drop mount. A twin shape, that's completely symmetrical for when you're riding switch at otherwise uncomfortable speeds. Also this board is extremely durable with it's vertical bamboo lam and fiberglass coating. This board is a dancer, downhiller, cruisers, and freeriders dream.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Comet Takeover 2012
The Comet takeover is the result of forming exactly what the Comet community wanted, a flush mount, rockered board, with a semi aggressive concave to lock you in and a shorter wheelbase on a slightly larger board to simulate the perks of a drop mount board on a flush mount, The control of a top mount, the foot space of a longer board, and the nimbleness of a shorter wheelbase. A lot was put into this board and the Takeover is really taking over. Comet boards may not seem like a lot from just looking at them but all of them are finely crafted vessels that do exactly what they're made to do and for quite some time. Even if you don't think the Takeovers for you, be sure to check out our other Comet Longboard completes and I'm sure there'll be something that you love. But if you're undecided on a a good speed/freeride board then look no further then the takeover, it's a truly amazing board
and cheap at that!
Comet voodoo XL 2012
The Comet Voodoo XL excels in being a really awesome downhill and freeride board especially for bigger people, people with a larger stance, or just people that enjoy boards with larger wheelbases. The Voodoo XL is rockered which sets you lower to the ground than most other genuine top mounts and will make pushing and sliding out easier while you still maintain the leverage over you trucks that a true top mount offers. Also like a lot of Comet boards there are those massive wheel wells that really give you a lot of leeway with how you want to set up your board, loose low degree trucks and large wheels are even an option with the XL. The XL is a great all around board and are great especially for the price considering most other brands charge up to $300 for their longboard completes
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Shred city 35
For all of you tech sliders, freestylers and true street skaters that aren't sure of making that jump into longboarding this is your calling, a straight up Popsicle deck that you can fool around on, bomb hills with (Although I'd recommend the 38), or even hit up the park. I really think this is Comet's most versatile board just because there's so much you can do with it. Also being an avid street skater before I got into longboarding this board really brought me the best of both worlds and I would highly recommend it especially to new skaters just because it fills so many disciplines so well. The Shred city along with our other longboard completes
are all for sale for the rest of April so be sure to get on em quick!
Comet Loki longboard
The Comet Loki longboard is perfect for you who want to do serious hill bombing on a super stable drop mount with a nice deep front pocket for that extra suction but with a slightly shorter wheelbase so you can make those tight corners. The Loki comes with rocker so you're set even closer to the ground without giving up ride height that you lose due to the drop mount. Also the directional molding makes it so there's more weight towards the front which will help keep drifts and a general bombing more predictable and smooth. If you're thinking about getting the Loki maybe check out our other longboard completes
and see if there's anything else you'd be interested in.
Comet FSM longboard
The Comet FSM is Comet's second most popular board aside from the Grease shark. The FSM is a drop through but you can also get it in a flush mount, which will give you a feeling closer to that of a top mount but with the lower center of gravity that a drop through offers giving you an easier time pushing, more stability on hills, and an easier time breaking into slides. The FSM like all Comet boards has a nice rocker as well which only yet another way Comet wonderfully succeeds in giving their boards that get you that much closer to the ground without giving up leverage over your trucks. I, and many others have come to love the FSM and even if you don't like boards quite this long try our FSMini longboard complete
which has a touch smaller wheelbase for more nimbleness over stability.
Comet Grease Shark
The Comet Grease Shark is perfect for those looking for a really awesome downhill or freeride board. It's a touch big for me and I much prefer it's shorter little brother the Grease hammer but for people that enjoy larger wheelbases, more stability downhill and more controllable slides then definitely take this over the Grease hammer. Like all Comets this has a half inch of rocker which makes it absolutely AMAZING for downhill and freeriding since it's a top mount but has some aspects of a drop through with the lower center of gravity. Amazing wheel wells, and a sexy swallow tail? What isn't to love!? Check this and our other comet longboard completes
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Comet Voodoo Doll
The Comet voodoo Doll is a speed boarders dream, it's perfectly capable of freeriding but if you're hardcore into that then I would suggest the D2, but the directional shape is designed to keep you going in one direction, forward. The wheel wells on this board are pretty crazy, you can throw almost any setup on this board without worry of wheelbite, I even ride my 44 Calibers super loose with 75mm O-tangs with almost 2 hands worth of extra space on a full turn. This board although short is extremely nimble and stable, and I can assure if you master riding a shorter wheelbase topmount you'll never get thrown from a tight corner ever again. I love this board personally and if you plan on taking hills with lots of switchbacks and swerves then definitely pick up this board.
Comet Voodoo D2
The Comet Voodoo D2 is awesome for those that want a shorter wheelbased speedboard that's capable of more technical freeriding since it's symmetrical (unless you use the shorter wheelbase). The best thing about these boards besides the directional rockers that cradle your feet like delicate babies in a hammock, are the massive wheel wells that are sure to fit whatever setup you please, and if they somehow don't fit your 106mm flywheels, a 1/8" riser will probably suffice. I'm absolutely in love will all of Comets Longboard completes
, and would recommend any of their boards to anyone looking for an awesome topmount even their drop mounts are top notch but I think their top mounts are where they really shine.
Comet voodoo OG longboard
The Comet voodoo OG is perfect for those that want a downhill speed/freeride board that's just...pure and simple, no extra fancy bullsnark. It has a directional rocker which sets you closer to the ground and makes it easier to slide with all the leverage and control of a true topmount. The concave isn't too mellow, the board isn't too long nor too wide. It's just sweet...simplicity. The Voodoo is especially great for those new to speedboarding/freeriding just because it's a straight up tank and once you've been riding as long as I have, you truly learn to appreciate the simplicity that these and other Comet longboard completes offer.
Comet Ethos 35
The Comet Ethos 35 is perfect for those that don't like having as long of a wheelbase compared to most longboards. It's super nimble and it's kicktail only makes it even more so. You can ollie it, kickflip it, shuv it, and just throw it around in general and it's the most fun I've had on a board in quite some time. Although it may seem a touch pricy for it's simple shape the rocker sets you closer to the ground for more stability downhill hills and a slightly easier time sliding, as well as giving a slightly easier time pushing with your foot in the middle. Another great perk about this board is the sanded rails that you can grip when doing early grabs and railing corners. I recommend this board to anyone with a smaller stance or if you're just a smaller person and if this isn't your thing check out our other longboard completes
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Landyachtz 2012 battle axe
This is a real do it all board. The battle axe is pretty much a normal pintail shape with the perks of a drop mount, those being added stability at high speeds, a lower center of gravity for easier sliding, Sexiness, and a much easier time pushing. The Battle Axe is also completely bamboo which is not only eco friendly but has the same if not better strength than conventional wood while still giving a really unique and snappy flex. This board comes with massive wheel cutouts as well which make it awesome for those of you that ride super huge wheels, just another way the Battle Axe is just that much more versatile. I recommend this board to people of any skill level, whether this is your first board or hundredth longboard skateboard
it's sure to be a good time.
Landyachtz 2012 Time machine
The time machine was built to be a commuting, carving, and freeride monster. Also it was designed with having the benefits of a topmount with the feel of a dropped deck. The dropped tips make it so this board really locks you in for freeriding and since they're symmetrical it makes it perfect for riding switch and gives it a kind of get up and go feeling so you're not trying to remember which way is the front. I recommend the Time machine to anyone looking for something a little different, I've played around on one for awhile and I quite liked it but I'm also not a huge fan of dropped platforms, that being said all of my friends love it and if you want the responsiveness of a topmount with the ease of pushing and added stability of a dropped board then by all means get the Time Machine! If you haven't already, check out our other longboard skateboards
while they're still on sale! Be sure to use the code Spring10off at the checkout.
Landyachtz Chinook
The Landyachtz Chinook is great for anyone looking to do extensive downhill riding, it's good for freeriding too but the different wedging can make riding switch feel pretty awkward. With that being said this board is amazing for downhill and even just commuting from the dropped platform and wedging making it easier to push and giving a unique feel that will make the front turn more then the back making drifting WAY easier, and making it much easier to pull corners going 30+ mph.
The Chinook comes with our BON wheels, Rush abec 5 bearings, and Randall trucks. Although generic this setup will keep up with you for at least moderate downhill and are pretty reliable for just commuting. If you plan on getting heavier into freeriding then I would suggest getting some different wheels and if you feel the Rush's aren't fast enough grab a hold of some reds or even ceramics, but overall the "stock" setup is pretty solid especially if you're just a beginner. Be sure to check out the Chinook as well as our other longboard skateboards since they're all on sale for the rest of April.
Landyachtz drop speed 2012
The Landyachtz Drop speed is pretty much the 925 without gas pedals and a W concave in my eyes. But it keeps the high concave and is long and stable enough to take on the largest of hills but with a short enough wheelbase that you aren't going to get thrown out of corners. The Drop speed is perfect for those looking for a downhill board that don't want to sacrifice the other fun aspects of longboarding like freeriding and cruising. It's also drop mounted which makes it easier to push, more stable at speed, and way easier to slide.
The Landyachtz Drop speed comes with BON wheels, Rush abec 5 bearings, and Randall trucks. I've actually come to love caliber trucks and if you're planning on specializing in nothing but downhill then Caliber 44's are for you, However if you don't have the extra cash you can always flip your randalls and lessen the angle a little and they'll pretty be pretty steady for downhill. Wheel wise, I love my abec 11's try getting a hold of some Flashbacks, freerides, or Pink powerballs. They're all amazing and keep grip on corners and slide when you need them to. Also this along with our other longboard skateboards
are all on sale for the rest of April so snatch one up quick!
Landyachtz Wolf Shark 2012
The New Landyachtz Wolfshark is just...wow. There's so much going for it, it's crazy. It has small microdrops that help long you in and set you lower to the ground without taking the feel and control a topmount away. Also, the Wolfshark comes with multiple wheelbase options from a 24" base to a 29". Also it comes with CNC'd Wheel wells which are the big improvement from last years Wolfie since it had slight wheelbite issues but Landyachtz definitely upped their game this year, and there's no problems with bite on any of the wheelbases. This board is highly recommend and although a little pricey, it's everything you could ask for and more, and even though it looks asymmetrical it feels completely symmetrical under your feet and even comes with gas pedals! These alone make free riding this sex on wheels.
The Wolfshark Longboard skateboard
comes with BON wheels, Randall trucks, and Rush Abec 5 bearings. These are all great for basic commuting and for just getting around in general, however if you intend on using the Shark for it's awesome downhill and freeride-ability, I would recommend getting some Abec 11 wheels or Zombie Hawgs. Also, these boards were made especially for BEAR trucks so be sure to check those out but other than that Randalls are highly reliable. As for bearings, I'm a die hard Bones fan but I would recommend Reds, any abec 7's or even the Rush all weathers if you ride in the rain a lot.
Landyachtz Tomahawk
The Landyachtz Tomahawk is another great all around board that can even be used for dancing and freestyle riding. It's a great Does everything but excels in nothing type of board. However, that being said, I think this is one of Landyachtz funnest boards due to the double kicks, sometimes on long rides nothing feels better than busting out a shuv it or riding out a manual as long as you can. If you're not too set on what discipline you want to really get into then definitely get a hold of the Tomahawk and it'll definitely set you wherever you want to go.
The Landyachtz Tomahawk Longboard skateboard
comes complete with BON wheels, Rush abec 5 bearings, and Randall trucks. These are all perfectly viable for the Tomahawk but if you plan on getting into aside from just cruising and fooling around though you might want to consider purchasing a pricier but higher performance wheel but Randalls will hold up to whatever you can dish out, aside from that the only other thing I would recommend is trading in those rushes for some Bones reds or ceramics. Be careful with the ceramics though you might have to buy a launch pad from NASA and have a good 50 feet cleared before setting off.
Landyachtz Switchblade 40
The Landyachtz Switchblade is perfect for anyone looking for a board that can hold up to anything. This is Landyacthz highest selling board beside maybe the Evo for a reason, it's ridiculously versatile and can be used for just about any discipline. It's set pretty low to the ground, making it easy for pushing and also has pockets built in that lock you in for freeriding and when cornering on those really technical slopes. Despite it's price and technical features, the Switchblade is perfect for both beginners and veterans, see what all the hype is about and I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.
The Switchblade Longboard skateboard
comes complete with BON wheels, Randall trucks, and Rush abec 5 bearings. All of these are great for beginners but once you move your way into the longboarding world you may want to upgrade to a wheel that will grip better for downhill and slip better for freeriding. But overall if you're just looking to commute the basic setup is borderline perfect. The only thing I would recommend upgrading otherwise would be bearings and bones reds would be more than enough for whatever you're doing.
Landyachtz Switch 37
The Landyacthz Switch is an awesome longboard skateboard
is perfect for those looking for a cruiser, carver, or commuter. It's set SUPER low to the ground and offers a drop on each side that will really lock your feet in if you're freeriding. A lot of people prefer the bigger switch for downhill but I for one am a lover of smaller boards since I have a pretty small stance and wonder what to do with all the extra footspace sometimes. Overall though if you're just looking for something that will get you wherever you need to go, or want to do moderate downhill and freeriding then the Switch is an awesome board.
The Switch comes with our basic BON wheels, Rush abec 5 bearings, and Randall trucks. These are all amazing if you're just commuting, however if you plan on taking it into higher downhill speeds, or want a wheel that's going to hold up to hours of freeriding then definitely consider grabbing some different trucks such as caliber 44's if you want a really stable downhill ride or 50's if you want something more responsive. And as for wheels I would suggest getting a pair of abec 11's I'm in love with my 70mm flashbacks, but there are bigger options and they all use the same urethane except for the reflex wheels, and be sure to grab some bones reds or any of our ceramics bearings if you really want this thing to haul balls.
Landyachtz 925 longboard
The Landyachtz 925 longboard skateboard
is sure to blow away anyone looking for an awesome slopestyle/freeriding board. Also, it can be set up to take some pretty crazy downhill and I know a kid that even set his up for Long distance pushing (I don't recommend this, just trying to give an idea of how versatile it is). However, this board is pretty slim giving that it's a landyachtz and most are straight up tanks. It also comes with super steep concave and gas pedals that will really lock you in when pre-drifting, doing standies, or any hands down slides.
The Landyachtz 925 comes with BON 65mm wheels, Rush abec 5's, and Randall trucks. These are all great for basic freeriding and is a pretty reliable setup for downhill but as you get better you'll probably want to get some slidier wheels, like Abec 11's, Orangatangs, or Zombie Hawgs. Overall this board will do just about anything you want it to, just throw on your favorite, trucks, wheels, and bearings and get to shredding!
Landyacthz Evo 2012
The Evo is a Longboard skateboard
solely designed for downhill and racing. This board has won more competitions in these past 5 years, and while being designed mostly for racing it has become a big icon for freeriding and even everyday commuting since it's set so low to the ground. The Evo has a dropped platform which makes it great for huge hills and fast freeriding, what most find wrong with dropped platforms is they can't corner very well. The Evo is awesome because of its wedged nose and de wedged tail it makes for super predictable turning and you're not going to be randomly slipping out on those tight corners.
The Evo comes complete with Randall 180mm Silver trucks, 65mm B-O-N wheels, and Rush abec 5 bearings. These are all great especially for beginners but if you plan on taking this baby up to speed then I would suggest getting a lower degree truck, A wheel that's going to accommodate your grippin' n' slippin' needs and as far as bearings goes I wouldn't personally get anything past reds but if you're really dedicated to having a racecar for a board look into our Sector 9 race bearings, and Bones ceramics.
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