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Landyachtz Spud Review
The Landyachtz spud longboard is an extremely great board for downhill and cruising and can also be used for carving to extent but I don’t recommend it. The Spud has a very long wheelbase and very low center of gravity making for high speed, and stability. The spuds flush mount trucks are what give it’s low center of gravity, added stability, and you can’t argue with how awesome it looks. The spud is also cut in such a way that it’s gives a lower center of gravity as well due to it pushing the trucks further out and keeping the board lower to the ground.
The landyachtz spud is perfect with randal trucks and wheels however this board can’t reach it’s full potential without getting some premium equipment. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or abec 11′s (if you have the money of course) or even abec 11′s. For trucks I suggest getting gullwing chargers, or bombers really any truck except sidewinders. The spud also comes with abec 5 bearings however some bones reds would be much better in their place or if you have the money some sector 9 or bones swiss ceramics.
Landyachtz the switch longboard
The landyachtz switch longboards is the perfect board for downhill and cruising although I seriously don’t recommend it far outside that at least for SERIOUS carving and cruising. The switch has an amazingly low center of gravity like all landyachtz longboards which makes for lightning fast speeds down hill as well as giving you the stability to do so. The switch also has a really long wheelbase which makes the board twice as stable as well as making it less responsive to turning (to an extent) just enough that moving your feet around a little won’t throw you off while going downhill.
The landyachtz switch is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however this board can’t reach it’s full potential without getting some premium equipment. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or abec 11′s (if you have the money of course) or even orangatangs. For trucks I suggest getting gullwing chargers, or bombers. The switch also comes with abec 5 bearings that would be much better replaced with some bones reds or if you have the money get some sector 9 ceramics.
Landyachtz Evo longboard review
The Landyachtz evo longboard is a great board for just curising around town but really excels in downhill boarding. This board has such an amazingly low center of gravity from how the trucks are mounted and it’s because of this it’s so great for downhill, more speed, and higher stability? YES PLEASE. The Evo also has a very long wheelbase which is also desirable in downhill boarding due to a better stability and smoother turns so if you’re going 45 M.P.H. the board shouldn’t whip out from under you. I recommend the Evo to anyone looking for a downhill board whether you’re a beginner or a pro.
The landyachtz evo is perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however this board will only be a mere glimpse of what it could be without the right equipment. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatangs. For trucks I suggest getting gullwing chargers, or bombers because this is mainly a downhill board however I really don’t recommend this board outside of downhill and cruising. The evo 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 or bones swiss ceramics.
Sector 9 OG cloud review
The OG cloud from sector 9 longboards is perfect for cruising around town and carving the bowls and trannies at the park. The cloud has a really wide wheelbase making for extremely long and smooth turns you could only otherwise get while surfing. The cloud has wheel cutouts that help prevent wheelbite from happening which can really get you hurt if you’re going fast enough + this helps keeps your wheels from flat-spotting against the board. I recommend the OG cloud to anyone looking for an awesome carver/cruiser.
The Sector nine OG cloud goes perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however there are many other suitable choices to enhance this beastly cruiser. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or orangatangs (if you have the money of course). For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders they’re the only real choice for this board in my opinion. The cloud 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.
Sector 9 Bullet longboard review
The Sector 9 bullet from sector 9 longboards is perfect for cruising around town, or shredding downhills, this is in my opinion one of the best downhill boards on the market. The Sector 9 bullet is amazing for downhill due to its flush mount truck which gives it a lower center of gravity and more stability at higher speeds. The bullet also has a really long wheelbase which gives it higher stability at high speeds and also makes for extremely smooth turns. I recommend the bullet to anyone looking for an amazing downhill board.
The sector 9 Bullet goes perfectly with the san clemente trucks and wheels that it comes with. However, if you wanna tear down hills like the pros you’re going to want a better setup. I recommend getting gullwing bombers or chargers for this board because they’re both perfect for maintaining stability at high speeds. For Wheels, I recommend getting abec 11′s or orangutangs however if you’re low on a cash keeping the san clemente wheels is fine, or even getting a set of sector 9 wheels would be perfect for this board. Also, for bearing instead of the abec 5′s that it comes with I recommend getting some sector 9 ceramics or bones reds.
Arbor Koa Blunt Longboard
The Arbor Koa blunt longboard is a perfect all-around board it can cruise, do hills, and tear up the parks like no tomorrow. One great thing about the arbor koa blunt is that it’s extremely easy to ride because it’s so wide and is perfect for people who like do to longboard tricks such as manuals and board walking because of the kicktail/nose. Another reason the arbor koa is so great is because of the long wheelbase which makes for really wide smooth turns, much like surfing. I recommend the arbor koa blunt to anyone looking for an awesome arbor longboard.
The blunt comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting some of our premium trucks and wheels. I recommend getting some sidewinders if you plan on carving and cruising but if you plan on doing downhill at all I suggest getting some chargers/bombers. Also You’ll need a good set of bearings if you plan on doing bigger hills or want to get around faster the abec 5 bearings it comes with will suffice but I would suggest bones reds bearings because they’re the best for the price, or I would suggest sector nine ceramics if you really want to fly across the concrete if you can afford them.
Sector 9 Burleigh bamboo longboard
The sector9 Burleigh bamboo longboard is perfect for cruising around town, downhill, and mild carving in parks. The Burleigh has the flush mount truck system which gives it a lower center of gravity perfect for downhill boarding due to it’s higher stability. The Burleigh is also cut out in a way that highly reduces wheelbite the only reason you should ever have wheelbite on the burleigh is if your foot is over the trucks. I recommend the Burleigh to anyone looking for an amazing bamboo longboard skateboard, whether you’re a pro or a beginner.
The Burleigh is an awesome board and rides just fine with the san clemente trucks and wheels however, with some premium trucks and wheels this board can really excel in just about anything. For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders if you want to carve and cruise and chargers/bombers if you want to do downhill and cruise (if you plan on doing a bit of everything I suggest chargers). For wheels I recommend sector 9′s and orangatangs in roughly a 70-77mm. For bearings the abec 5′s that is comes with are alright at first but if you want to go tearing down hills, through parks, or weave through streets I recommend getting either reds or sector 9 ceramics if you have the money to spare.
Sector 9 Tree Barrel sidewinder Longboard
The sector 9 Tree Barrel sidewinder longboard is the perfect board for just cruising around town or taking to the parks. Although the tree barrel comes with the new flush mount trucks that are amazing for downhill, this board was meant more for parks and cruising, the lower center of gravity really helps this board pick up speed for a smoother experience on the road and if equipped with some sidewinders this board is perfect for weaving through traffic. I recommend the tree barrel to anyone looking for an awesome cruiser or anyone who just wants to have a board to show off at the park. I recommend the tree barrel to anyone looking for an awesome longboard skateboard for cruising and park riding.
The Tree barrel comes with some premium trucks (sidewinders) and wheels. For trucks I recommend none other than the gullwing sidewinders they’re absolutely perfect for this board, if you’re looking to downhill with it (although I don’t personally recommend it you can use it for downhill) I recommend getting chargers. For wheels sectors 9′s, or orangatangs are the best best whilst looking in a 70-75mm range these are the generic sizes for cruising and park riding. For bearings the tree barrel comes with abec 5′s but I really recommend getting some reds or even some sector 9 ceramics if you can afford them.
Sector nine 9 star longboard
The Sector nine 9 star longboard is perfect for anyone looking for an amazing downhill board whether you’re a pro or a beginner. The Sector nine 9 star is also great for just cruising around town or racing down huge hills at 45 M.P.H. Another awesome thing about the 9 star is the flush mount truck which give a lower center of gravity which makes for a lot more stability and a lot more speed due to less wind resistance. I recommend the 9 star to anyone looking for an amazing downhill board or anyone looking for cheap longboards.
The Sector nine 9 star goes perfect with san clemente trucks and wheels however there are many other suitable choices that will definitely make your experience with the 9 star better. For wheels I definitely recommend sector 9′s or even orangatangs (if you have the money of course). For trucks I recommend getting sidewinders if you’re going to be carving/cruising, or bombers/chargers if you’re going to be doing downhill. The 9 star 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.
sector 9 Joel Tudor complete longboard
The Sector 9 Joel Tudor longboard is perfect for cruising around town to shredding up parks whether you’re a beginner or an advanced rider looking for a new board. Another really cool thing about the Joel Tudor is that it has wheel cutouts to reduce wheelbite which makes it really nice when you’re taking hard turns or when carving through bowls. The Joel Tudor also has a pretty big wheelbase making for some real surf-like turns. I recommend the Joel Tudor to absolutely anyone looking for cheap longboards.
The Joel Tudor will suffice with the san clemente trucks, and wheels as well as abec 5 bearings. But if you really want to rip through the streets like a pro, and leave people wondering why there’s cracks and rubber left in the concrete, you’ll need some better equipment. For trucks I recommend sidewinders, especially if you’re going to be using this for cruising and carving. For wheels, sector 9′s and orangatangs are great, as well as abec 11′s and zig-zags. As for bearings Reds can do just fine but I really suggest getting some sector 9 ceramics if you can afford them.