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Sector 9 Super Shaka longboard review
The Sector 9 Super shaka longboard is the perfect downhill/cruising board for any expereience range. The super shaka is cut specifically so that you don’t have to worry about wheelbite unless your foot is hanging over the side and scraping your shoe. Another really great thing about the super shaka is the long wheelbase, it’s as long as ANY longboard will ever get, this will give you the maximum stability you can get as well as the cleanest feeling you could possibly get from this type of longboard. I recommend the Super Shaka to anyone that takes long commutes or is really into doing downhill.
The Super shaka is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however the deck itself isn’t making it our most popular board. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatang. For trucks I recommend getting gullwing chargers, or bombers. The Super shaka also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics, they’re definitely worth it.
Gravity 39″ carved stained glass longboard
The stained glass from gravity longboards is a really amazing carver/cruiser and introduces a unique shape albeit just cool and functions just as well as other gravities, just looks cooler. The stained glass has a really long wheelbase which makes turning in and out of the bowl in parks a breeze. The stained glass also has a kicktail for longboard tricks for those who do them as well as give that extra bit of comfort and stability while on long rides or in the park. I recommend the stained glass to anyone looking for a longboard that will hold against the test of time and someone who wants a board that can do it all.
The stained glass comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I highly recommend buying some quality trucks and wheels. for trucks I recommend getting some sidewinders ( for carving/crusing) or chargers (for cruising, mild downhill, or if you’re just beginning). But For wheels I recommend sector 9′s, abec 11′s or orangutangs or any wheel in a 60mm or higher for that matter. The stained glass also comes with abec 5 bearings but I highly recommend getting some reds, they’re only 10$ more and they’re the best you can get for the price unless of course you really want to rip through the streets then i suggest getting some ceramics of any kind I especially like sector 9′s.
Gravity 37″ diamond tail indian arch longboard
The Diamond Tail from gravity longboards is another awesome cruiser/carver from gravity that can really tear up the streets. The Diamond Tail has a long wheelbase for it’s size which makes for really smooth long turns that can only compare to surfing. The diamond tail also has a cambered layer of “eco-fiber” which is the equivalent of carbon fiber which is what makes this board extremely durable. I recommend this board to anyone looking for a real easy to ride board for small commutes through town.
The Diamond Tail comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I suggest buying some of our premium trucks and wheels. For wheels I suggest sector 9′s in a 70mm or higher, I especially like and orangatangs. For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders, these are extremely responsive and will make your carving at the park like riding through hot butter. The Diamond Tail also comes with abec 5 bearings but I recommend getting reds because they’re only 10$ more and make 10 times the difference.
Gravity 27″ classic mini
The 27″ classic mini from gravity longboards is the perfect cruiser/ramp board whether you’re a beginner all the way to being an intermediate. The classic mini is great because of it’s size for cruising in high traffic areas such as bike lanes, and busy sidewalks. Another awesome thing about the classic mini is it’s wheelbase it has a really small wheelbase which makes for really sharp turns that really help go weave in and out of traffic. I recommend the classic mini to anyone looking for an awesome cruiser.
The classic mini comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend buying some of our premium products. For trucks I recommend independents, chargers, or even mission 1′s. For wheels I recommend getting sector 9′s in a 60mm or getting any wheel in around that size I especially like abec 11′s, zig-zags, and orangatangs. The classic mini also comes with abec 5′s but I highly recommend getting some reds they’re only 10$ more and they make quite a difference.
Loaded Tan Tien Longboard
The Tan Tien from Loaded longboards is one of the best on the market right now for downhill boarding. The Loaded Tan tien is really awesome for downhill due to it’s uber long wheelbase which makes for really smooth turning and more stability than you could possibly need at high speeds. To top it all off the Tan Tien has a flush mount truck which gives it a lower center of gravity for higher speeds and stability. I recommend the Tan Tien to any harcore downhill rider or anyone looking for a hardcore downhill board.
The loaded Tan Tien is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however the deck itself isn’t making it our most popular board. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatang. For trucks I recommend getting randal 150′s, gullwing chargers, or bombers. The tan tien also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics or if you really want to get quality out of this I think we still carry the bones ceramics, although they’re pricy they’re definitely worth it.
Loaded Dervish longboard review
The loaded dervish longboard is an excellent longboard for cruising and downhill boarding. The coolest thing about the dervish is that it has interchangeable wheelbases. The dervish also has a flush mount truck which is perfect for downhill due to the lower center of gravity and give better stability at higher speeds. I recommend the dervish to anyone looking for an excellent downhill board.
Now, the dervish doesn’t get it’s speed and stability from just the deck itself, it needs some quality accessories to go with it. If you have racing in mind I definitely recommend going for some gullwing bombers or chargers, however if you want to just cruise around I suggest getting some gullwing sidewinders instead. As for wheels, sector 9 puts out a really good wheel for the price, however if you really want to tear through town or down hills I recommend getting orangatang wheels . The dervish however is just a board and can’t zip through town without a good set of bearings. For bearings I recommend getting either reds, rushs, or greaseballs, but if you want a better quality for a little more money I suggest bones swiss or sector 9 ceramics.
Loaded Ceviche longboard
The loaded ceviche longboard is an excellent cruiser/carver/downhill board. The Ceviche has multiple wheelbases and lets you customize the board so you can have a short or long wheelbase, you’d want a longer wheelbase for downhill/smoother riding, or a shorter wheelbase for carving/more intense riding. The Ceviche also has a mild nose/ tail to help change up your style, you would want to stay on the tail if you’re looking for a more aggressive style nad stay in the middle for a more relaxed style. I recommend the ceviche to anyone due to it’s versatility.
The loaded Ceviche is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however there so much other quality equipment to choose from. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatangs (if you have the money of course) or even abec 11′s (these are my favorite of the bunch). For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders if you’re JUST going to cruise and carve, however if you bombing hills I suggest getting randal 150′s, gullwing chargers, or bombers. The Ceviche also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics.
Loaded vanguard longboard review
The loaded Vanguard longboard is an excellent board for both cruising and downhill in fact loaded is one of the leading downhill boards on the market at the moment. The Loaded Vanguard has a very long wheelbase which is perfect for downhill due to higher stability. The loaded vanguard also has a flush mount truck system which gives you a lower center of gravity for more speed as well as more stability for going down those big hills. I recommend the loaded dervish to anyone looking for an excellent downhill longboard.
The loaded vanguard is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however you will never meet the superior quality of a loaded board without some quality accessories. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatangs (if you have the money of course) or even abec 11′s (these are my favorite of the bunch). as far as trucks go I suggest getting chargers or bombers these are the absolute best for this board as they have the most stability and are most suited for downhill out of the bunch. The vanguard also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money some sector 9 ceramics.
Gold Coast Seaweed Floater
The Seaweed Floater from Gold Coast longboards is an excellent board for cruising around or ripping through parks. The floater is great for these due to it’s long wheelbase which makes for long smooth turns which gives it an extremely surfy feel. Last but not least the floater is cut in such a way that it most likely won’t get wheelbite which is nice when you’re taking really hard turns. I recommend the floater to anyone looking for an awesome longboard.
The Floater comes with san clemente trucks and wheels, these are perfect if you’re just beginning but once you get better or if you’re already really good I suggest buying some of our premium trucks and wheels. For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders on this board as it gives it more responsiveness and will really bring out it’s surfy feel. For wheels I recommend getting sector 9′s, or orangatangs. The floater also comes with abec 5 bearings but I really suggest buying some reds or sector 9 ceramics if you have the money.
Gold Coast Heavy Pile longboard
The gold coast heavy pile is another great cruiser from gold coast longboards and can do some carving too but I only recommend this board for carving if you’re a beginner-intermediate rider. Gold coast implemented a really cool idea on this board and it’s the Carpet grip tape, I imagine they made it this way so that you can ride it barefoot comfortably, and even if they didn’t make it for that purpose, I’ve given this board a ride and it is indeed comfortable barefoot. The Heavy pile also has a dencently short wheelbase for its size which will make for sharper, quicker turns but with the size and weight of the board it’s still a really fluid, easy-to-ride-board. I recommend the heavy pile to anyone looking for a little spice to their longboard collection or someone who just wants a really comfortable cruiser.
The heavy pile comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but if you plan on cruising further than work/ to the store and back everyday then I recommend getting some of our premium trucks and wheels. For trucks I recommend getting some sidewinders, these trucks really complement cruisers because they make it much easier to turn as well as more responsive so you don’t have to turn as hard. For wheels I recommend getting some sector 9′s or orangatangs in about a 70-75mm. This board also comes with abec 5 bearings but if you want the best product for the price I reacommend getting a hold of some reds or sector 9 ceramics if you have the money.