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bratwave asked: 2012 trendy topmount recommendation? kinda feeling comet's takeover because of the flushmount.
TRENDY?
Comet greaseshark/hammer
LY Wolfie
Rayne Vandal
Sector9 DH division
Comet D2
Jet topmounts
LY Peacemaker (Coming out tomorrow) -
What…
oh I see how he did that! cool, i want to try!
I don’t…how….what?
(via nevershoutchris)
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The new Dervish Sama, a twist of the old Dervish and the Tan tien. Are you still waiting for the DH / Freeride deck?
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So there’s this new iOS game that’s out right now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod called Downhill Xtreme. It’s basically a downhill longboarding game with the emphasis on winning competitive races. So far after spending a good 5-6 hours already being hooked on it, it’s a fun and neat little game that’ll get your ‘virtual’ fix on DH racing. I haven’t noticed any…notable names like those who are competing in the IGSA but the fact that Loaded and Orangatang has their ‘in-game’ banners on some of these tracks. It definitely shows that the company isn’t afraid to reach out to new and better ideas.
Definitely check this out, you may or may not like it but hey, it’s not everyday you get to see one of our greatest loves be made into a video game right?
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wazzykazzy asked: any tips for sliding?
Go fast, get low, and don’t stinkbug! It’s all about practice. Get comfortable with sliding positions like the coleman, frontside, pendys, etc, and then work your way up to standings. Don’t forget about your gear like brainbucket and slide gloves!
Some things to help out if you’re still sketchy on your slides is to carve into your slides. With most of the pressure and weight on one side of the board, lean into the slide and kick out the board. Practice makes perfect so go out with a couple buds and have some fun.
-Lunchbox
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My two cents - Find a hill with slightly choppypavement. Smooth pavement is very grippy, more difficult to learn on. Not asphalt that’s been through a war, just well aged. I learned on asphalt that was choppy enough to scare me, I was afraid my board would skitter out from under me. Other than that, do what Lunchbox said, go just a touch faster than is comfortable, and have fun!
-DownhillCarver
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lpower asked: any chance you guys would know what the wheel clearance is like on the five mile phantom and or raptor? My grease hammer fits 76mm cannys w/44's no risers no problem think I could transfer this setup to either of the boards?
Nice to see someone outsourcing to different companies than ones that most people know about.
The width of the Phantom is about 9 3/4 with a wheelbase of about 28 to 28.5. I know for sure you may come in contact with wheelbite because of the wheel wells so if you plan to get this board, keep it at or even under 70mm wheels.
The width of the Raptor is about 10 and the wheelbase is about 29.5 to 31. Because of the board design, the should be able to handle your 76mm canny’s but at a somewhat limited capacity in terms of how loose your trucks are at. I know forsure that if the board can handle 44’s with 76a 75mm Moneyhax you should be a-okay for this board at least.-Lunchbox
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Anonymous asked: Hey I just got a Bustin robot 41 with grizzly 852 trucks, and it takes so much force to make it turn, so I was wondering whats wrong with it, if you could help?
Bustin boards usually have a completely different camber and board layout compared to other companies. You could definitely try to loosen the trucks just a bit or if you got extra bushings, switch them out for the stock ones (I recommend Venoms). You should definitely try to break in the board and the parts as well as best as you can.
From personal experience having owned the Complex and ridden the Robot and Sojourn, definitely ride hard on these boards the minute you get them. It’s like breaking in a new pair of shoes. The more you use it, the more it’ll feel natural to you. Best of luck to you and your new board!
-Lunchbox
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The Bustin EQ reviewed by Silverfish (with link)
That wheelbase for a 36” !
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these wheels…
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Hugh’s wheel garden, but Eric’s raspberry garden is better.
