Loaded Cantellated Tesseract Weight - 220lbs My riding style - Freeride/Hands Down Sliding (15-30mph) Setup - Caliber 2s (44 degrees) with varying wheels (62mm- 74mm) Wheels - PeeWees, Butter Balls, Bustin Swifts & 5-0s, Cult Cerebrums and Rad Advantages. Pros This longboard is built for high speeds as it is speed stiff and directional. The concave along with the wheels flares make it easy to know where you are on the board. Wheel bite is an issue for me due to my higher weight but lighter riders should not have this issue as the board can handle wheels 70mm and under with ease. The stock grip tape is perfect for locking you in but does need to be cleaned in order to maintain maximum grip. It has a very functional kicktail that I found to be fun at lower speeds and good for tucking at higher speeds (foot placement). This board has helped me progress further as a rider and Im confident that the board can handle whatever I put it through. Im happy with my purchase and enjoy this deck whenever I go out specifically to skate as it is my go to deck. Cons The durability of the deck is good but I wouldnt recommend it as a first longboard as its meant for more experienced riders. There are signs of wear and tear on the board which Im ok with but some people might find it unappealing (kooks). The grip tape goes over the side of the deck and tends to wear down quickly at the edge of the board. Being a topmount this deck isnt the best pusher due to its ride height being pretty high off the ground. For some reason the deck likes to flip over when attempting new tricks putting more wear on the kicktail and front wheel wells it seems to be top heavy. Did i mention the price of the deck alone is $208? *cough* worth it. *IMPORTANT* - This board is old school holes only meaning if your trucks dont have old school holes then it will not be compatible. (old school holes are closer together than new school) trucks like paris, caliber, bears and surf-rodz have these required holes and many other brands do to. Overall Rating 9.5/10 This deck is very fun and reliable its good for riders looking to step up their skills and expand their riding disciplines. The price range makes it difficult as an entry level deck but is worth the investment if you want to up your game. It wouldve gotten a perfect score if the price was $20-$50 lower.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 02:12:18 +0000