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Archive for November 24th, 2009
sector 9 big rock bamboo mini longboard
The sector 9 big rock bamboo mini longboard is perfect for cruising around town, carving at the park, or riding your local mini ramp. The big rock has a small kicktail for added maneuverability and stability when riding ramps and carving. The big rock also has a super short wheelbase for weaving through traffic and doing whatever you might need to do with a short wheelbase. I recommend the big rock to anyone looking for a superb cruiser.
The big rock comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting some of our premium trucks and wheels for this board. For trucks I recommend chargers these are the perfect truck for this board. For wheels I recommend the sector 9 wheels in a 70mm +. The big rock comes with abec 5 bearings but I recommend buying the reds because they’re only 10$ more and are 10x better.
Sector 9 ala moana bamboo longboard
The sector 9 ala moana bamboo longboard is a great board for making the commute across town or carving at the park. The ala moana is made of bamboo which grows 4 feet a week and is just as pliable and durable as maple, making it great for the environment at no harm to your board. The ala moana also has a relatively short wheelbase for sharp, tight turns. I recommend the ala moana to anyone looking for an excellent carver or cruiser and wants to help the environment.
The ala moana comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I highly recommend customizing this board with our premium trucks and wheels. For trucks I highly recommend getting gullwing sidewinders, this board was one of the few boards customized for these trucks. For wheels I recommend the sector 9 wheels in a 70mm or higher. The ala moana also comes with abec 5 bearings but I highly recommend buying some reds they’re only 10$ more and they make a world of difference.
sector 9 ours bamboo longboard
The sector 9 ours bamboo longboard is great for carving and getting around town or carving at the park. The ours comes with wheel cutouts to help prevent the chance of wheelbite. The ours also has a short wheelbase for weaving through traffic, taking those sharp 90 degree sidewalk turns, or the coolest carves at the park ever. The ours is also made of bamboo which grows 4 feet a week and is the best substitute for wood for the environment. I recommend the ours to anyone looking to make the commute to work or carve the parks.
The ours comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting some new trucks and wheels, the san clemente’s are fine but they wear out fast and you will probably find yourself at the shop looking for new ones after a month or two. For trucks on this board I recommend chargers or maybe even sidewinders, I’m not sure about the sidewinders on this one though because they might give the board wheelbite (that can be fixed easily with risers however). The ours also comes with abec 5 bearings but I highly recommend buying some reds to replace these, the reds are only 10$ extra and are worth every penny.
the sector 9 shipsterns longboard review
The sector 9 shipsterns longboard is superb for carving, and cruising, but the wheelbase is a might short for downhill unless you’re doing slalom. The shipsterns comes with wheel cutouts to help prevent wheelbite on those long or tight turns (which trust me you don’t want happening no matter what you’re doing). The shipsterns also has a longer wheelbase which makes for longer and smoother than most boards it’s size. The shipsterns was also designed to help the environment by making it out of bamboo which grows 4 feet in a week unlike trees that grow 4 feet…in months.
The shipstern comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I highly suggest customizing to your liking with some our premium trucks and wheels. For trucks I recommend getting the gullwing sidewinders or chargers, but I think the sidewinders would be the best bet for this board. For wheels I recommend getting some sector 9’s in a 70mm or higher, with these you can traverse almost any terrain. The shipsterns comes with abec 5 bearings but I highly suggest buying some reds, they’re only 10$ more and can outrun just about any bearing until the 30-40$+ range, If you really want to go speeding through the parks, streets, etc. I recommend getting the sector 9 ceramics.
