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Archive for November 15th, 2009
sector 9 teahupoo longboard review
The sector 9 teahupoo longboard is great for carving, or making the commute to work. The teahupoo comes with wheel cutouts that help prevent wheelbite which blows if you’re doing ANYTHING. the teahupoo also has a long wheelbase which not only reduces wheelbite because it makes turns longer and smoother (which means the wheels won’t come s close to the board as a board with a short wheelbase). Not to mention this board is made of bamboo which grows 4 feet a week! I recommend this board to anyone who wants a superb board for getting around and carving and want to help the environment doing it!
The teahupoo comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend selecting from some of our premium trucks and wheels to customize your board with. For trucks I recommend sidewinders, these are extremely responsive and are perfect for the park or the streets. For wheels I recommend sector 9′s in a 70mm or higher anything smaller will make you catch on rocks (which isn’t fun). For bearings the board comes with abec 5′s but I suggest getting some reds, they’re only 10$ more but are way better if you don’t buy anything except board, please at least get these with it, they make all the difference.
Sector 9 city crusher new york longboard review
The sector 9 city crusher new york longboard is one of the best boards out right now for cruising, due to it’s lightness, and flexibility. The city crusher is super light making it easy to carry around the market or if there’s terrain you can’t go over (or don’t want to go over) such as, grass or dirt you can carry it past all that with ease. The city crusher is also very flexible for such a small board, it’s perfect for those long rides unlike riding a stiff board it flows with the movement of your body and is a lot easier on your standing leg. I recommend the city crusher to anyone looking for the perfect cruiser.
The city crusher comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I suggest selecting some of our premium trucks to customize your board with. The san clemente trucks and wheels are great for beginners but the better you get (or if you’re already good) you will probably want to head to the shop right away and get some new trucks and wheels, I suggest saving some money and just getting the optimal equipment from the start. For trucks I recommend gullwing chargers these trucks are perfect as they aren’t too responsive and with the city crushers short wheelbase a truck that is too responsive will send you flying all over the place. For wheels I suggest buying some sector 9′s, orangutangs, or gumballs, anything in a 75mm or higher. For bearings, the city crusher comes with abec 5′s but if you buy anything I highly suggest buying reds, they’re only 10$ more but are 20 times better than the abec 5′s that comes with it.
Sector 9 city crusher san francisco
The sector 9 city crusher san francisco is perfect for cruising, it’s super thin and made for big wheels. The city crusher also has a super short wheelbase for sharp, precise turning which is perfect for weaving through traffic and making tight corners. The city crusher is also super lightweight making carrying this around town or through the market lighter then the case of whatever it is you drink in the other hand.
The city crusher comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I suggest customizing your board with some of our premium trucks and wheels, although the san clemente’s are great for beginners but even then it’s always nice to have the best. For trucks I highly recommend buying chargers for this board any other truck would be too responsive. As for wheels I recommend sector 9′s, gumballs, or orangutangs, anything in a 75mm or higher. The city crusher also comes with abec 5′s but I recommend paying the extra 10$ for the reds they’re the best for the price and about 20x better then the abec 5′s.
Sector 9 city crusher seattle longboard
The sector 9 city crusher seattle longboard is perfect for cruising and mild carving, it’s very thin which makes it easy to throw on some 80mm wheels with no wheelbite and it’s flexible to make those long rides a breeze. The city crusher also has an extremely short wheelbase for extremely tight turns and responsiveness. I recommend the city crusher to anyone looking for the perfect little cruiser.
The city crusher comes with san clemente trucks and wheels however I suggest choosing from some our more reliable trucks and wheels, the san clemente’s are great for beginners but in the long run the things I’m about to suggest will be worth it. For Trucks I recommend chargers because this board is really responsive and a truck that has too much response would be ineffective because the board is already extremely responsive. As for wheels I suggest buying some sector 9 wheels in 75mm or higher. The city crusher also comes with abec 5 bearings but I recommend buying reds instead of these, they’re only 10$ more but 20 times more effective.
city crusher sydney longboard review
The city crusher sydney longboard is the perfect cruiser, whether you’re making the commute to work or just wanna cruise through the park, the sydney will get you from get from point a to point b. The sydney has a short wheelbase too for weaving through traffic and turning those sharp, sidewalk corners at high speeds. I recommend the sydney to anyone looking for a superb cruiser.
The city crusher comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I highly recommend choosing from some of our premium trucks and wheels that we have to offer. For trucks I recommend getting some chargers these are not as sensitive when it comes to turning as some trucks, too much sensitivity on this board will send you flying. For wheels I suggest buying some sector 9 wheels in a 75mm or higher. Instead of using the regular abec 5 bearings that come with this board I suggest buying some reds they’re only 10 dollars more but they’re 20 times more effective.
