Thanks guys for reviewing my friend’s trucks Grasp ! They deserve so much more credit as I believe they offer a unique blend that encompass all the features needed for an awesome skate experience
J’adore les trucks de Grasp! But I think their deck with 17 inch wheelbase is a little too fast pumping, meaning feels like I’ll lose control. I’m hesitating on longer 18/19 inch wheelbase on your decks. Maybe a bushing set that’s a bit harder could help tweak that too
@@maccam26 thanks for your comment :) I designed my decks with up to 6 wheelbase options especially so skaters can play around the wheelbase length and modify it whenever they want to, as it’s something I often do myself to fine tune each of my setups. The Whaleshark now comes in the Supreme version with wheelbase options from 16 to 21 :) I’m here to help if you need more information
@@maccam26 About the bushings, Riptide has a great selection that fits Grasp trucks. Some harder than Grasp stock bushings, some softer. They make a big difference and Riptide bushings feels really comfortable.
Hey guys, Thanks for your very informative review. I would like to know how the Grasp system compares to the Long Island Genesis truck system. We can't get Grasp here in Denmark or in Europe as far as I know. We have two new pump tracks close to Copenhagen, and numerous skateparks in the nearby cities ready to be shredded. We even have, what is considered the worlds longest skatepark at one kilometer in length, and is one of my favorites, located in the city of Taastrup. The city closest to the city where I live is building a 5 million dollar indoor facility for skaters of all kinds including scooters. Thanks for your enthusiasm. Kindest regards, Hayward Butler, Lejre, Denmark
Thanks Hayward, sounds like you have some amazing skateparks, very cool! As a note, I like the Long Island Genesis truck and their completes like the Mossel quite a bit. I find them very light and easy to pump. To compare them to Grasp, I feel like it is first important to look at the 2 types of surfskate systems originally developed by Carver. The C7 allows significant front end movement with front hangers that not only turn but also sway from side to side (like the Genesis). The Carver CX has a fixed kingpin but still provides a lot of turning capabilities. Generally the C7 can turn more aggressively than the CX. With its fixed kingpin, the CX can feel more stable, especially at speed. Often bowl or pumptrack riders will prefer that CX stability especially when you have to go fast and straight, like when dropping in or pumping through rapid series of rollers. But they still love the surfskate capability of a CX truck so you can do things like carve up and down a wall or berm with all 4 wheels on the ground, not needing to kickturn. A lot of trucks were inspired by the C7, the Long Island Genesis is a great example of a C7 style truck. In comparison CX inspired trucks would arguably include the YOW Legasse truck and of course the Grasp truck. The Grasp truck has earned a reputation of offering the best of both worlds... the stability of CX with a turning capability typically only found on C7 style trucks. None of this means you can't be incredibly successful with a Long Island Genesis or other C7 style truck in the bowl or pumptrack. Nor does it mean a standard CX can't be a ton of fun doing infinity loops on flat. However many folks are just looking for that sweet spot that Grasp seems to offer. Obviously we are happy to carry Grasp for the US Market. I have sent a few to Europe but shipping and VAT/Duty fees can add up to almost the cost of the trucks. I'd try reaching out to Grasp directly and seeing what they recommend.
Awesome review and style, YEW! 🤙🏻 I also love my Grasp trucks with my Whitetail TigerShark deck. I used to ride YOW but Grasp are more stable and even kick pushable at higher speed. My choice for the bowl and pumptrack now.
This is a great review - amazing job! I’m looking to buy the setup that you had in the vid : Whitetail WhaleShark Grasp Truck System I know where to order the board online .. but where can I get the Grasp truck? I’ve been looking all over and cannot find anyone selling them. Thank You for your advice in advance!
Neil Stratton better get his engineering skills together and do some tweeking to the Carver CX trucks because Grasp are the optimal RKP truck for surfskating now
@@whitetailskateboards it would be nice if you would make a deck without all the kick nose. something like 30 or 31 inch by 10.25 or 10.50 wide. just a slight turn up in the nose. A large nose makes it awkward moving around objects and just adds extra weight and uneed length and few surfskaters ever use a front kick on a deck because the front truck is loose and makes it impractical. Thanks. I love your stuff and of course girls always put their love in it
@@MrPsiman thank you so much for your feedback! Can you tell me a bit more about your idea? I’m wondering how such a board would be different than many of those already on the market? I’ve been seeing a lot of surfskate decks with a flat nose so I thought this market was already covered. Thanks for the details :)
@@whitetailskateboards I'm not talking about a flat nose. A slight turn up in the nose. Carver Yago Dora is ideal but at 10.25 wide deck. 33 to 35 inches is not needed
@@MrPsiman thanks for the details and the comparative. I check the Carver you mentionnes and now I get the picture. Thank you, I will keep that in mind :)
When we ship the Grasp trucks from Status Skateshop they include a set of 1/8 risers and a set of 1/4 risers. In the video I was running the 1/8 with the 60mm wheels on my Madrid, then I double stacked both risers to run those 70mm Clouds on the Whitetail. The bolts that come with the trucks are 1-1/8 which works fine for one or the other, but would be tight for stacked. I'd recommend 1-1/4 bolts if you plan to stack. If you run 65s, you could use the 1/4 riser and be fine with the 1-1/8 bolts.
Jake is a shredder for sure! We continue to appreciate how well the Grasp responds on the Whitetails. With such a uniquely solid deck, we've realized how even subtle rider movements translate immediately and directly to the trucks and wheels, no delay, no lost energy, just exactly what you wanted and right away. Such a sweet combo!
Thanks guys for reviewing my friend’s trucks Grasp ! They deserve so much more credit as I believe they offer a unique blend that encompass all the features needed for an awesome skate experience
J’adore les trucks de Grasp! But I think their deck with 17 inch wheelbase is a little too fast pumping, meaning feels like I’ll lose control. I’m hesitating on longer 18/19 inch wheelbase on your decks. Maybe a bushing set that’s a bit harder could help tweak that too
@@maccam26 thanks for your comment :) I designed my decks with up to 6 wheelbase options especially so skaters can play around the wheelbase length and modify it whenever they want to, as it’s something I often do myself to fine tune each of my setups.
The Whaleshark now comes in the Supreme version with wheelbase options from 16 to 21 :)
I’m here to help if you need more information
@@maccam26 About the bushings, Riptide has a great selection that fits Grasp trucks.
Some harder than Grasp stock bushings, some softer.
They make a big difference and Riptide bushings feels really comfortable.
@@whitetailskateboards TY for both comments, will look to order a few different durometer to tinker and of course a deck from my home province ;)
@@maccam26 ohh you’re from Quebec?
Hey guys,
Thanks for your very informative review. I would like to know how the Grasp system compares to the Long Island Genesis truck system. We can't get Grasp here in Denmark or in Europe as far as I know. We have two new pump tracks close to Copenhagen, and numerous skateparks in the nearby cities ready to be shredded. We even have, what is considered the worlds longest skatepark at one kilometer in length, and is one of my favorites, located in the city of Taastrup. The city closest to the city where I live is building a 5 million dollar indoor facility for skaters of all kinds including scooters. Thanks for your enthusiasm.
Kindest regards, Hayward Butler,
Lejre, Denmark
Thanks Hayward, sounds like you have some amazing skateparks, very cool! As a note, I like the Long Island Genesis truck and their completes like the Mossel quite a bit. I find them very light and easy to pump. To compare them to Grasp, I feel like it is first important to look at the 2 types of surfskate systems originally developed by Carver. The C7 allows significant front end movement with front hangers that not only turn but also sway from side to side (like the Genesis). The Carver CX has a fixed kingpin but still provides a lot of turning capabilities. Generally the C7 can turn more aggressively than the CX. With its fixed kingpin, the CX can feel more stable, especially at speed. Often bowl or pumptrack riders will prefer that CX stability especially when you have to go fast and straight, like when dropping in or pumping through rapid series of rollers. But they still love the surfskate capability of a CX truck so you can do things like carve up and down a wall or berm with all 4 wheels on the ground, not needing to kickturn. A lot of trucks were inspired by the C7, the Long Island Genesis is a great example of a C7 style truck. In comparison CX inspired trucks would arguably include the YOW Legasse truck and of course the Grasp truck. The Grasp truck has earned a reputation of offering the best of both worlds... the stability of CX with a turning capability typically only found on C7 style trucks. None of this means you can't be incredibly successful with a Long Island Genesis or other C7 style truck in the bowl or pumptrack. Nor does it mean a standard CX can't be a ton of fun doing infinity loops on flat. However many folks are just looking for that sweet spot that Grasp seems to offer. Obviously we are happy to carry Grasp for the US Market. I have sent a few to Europe but shipping and VAT/Duty fees can add up to almost the cost of the trucks. I'd try reaching out to Grasp directly and seeing what they recommend.
Awesome review and style, YEW! 🤙🏻 I also love my Grasp trucks with my Whitetail TigerShark deck. I used to ride YOW but Grasp are more stable and even kick pushable at higher speed. My choice for the bowl and pumptrack now.
Thank Marcel, it’s good to hear that the TigerShark combined with Grasp is a killer setup
I won’t say « I told you so » 🙊
This is a great review - amazing job!
I’m looking to buy the setup that you had in the vid :
Whitetail WhaleShark
Grasp Truck System
I know where to order the board online .. but where can I get the Grasp truck? I’ve been looking all over and cannot find anyone selling them.
Thank You for your advice in advance!
Neil Stratton better get his engineering skills together and do some tweeking to the Carver CX trucks because Grasp are the optimal RKP truck for surfskating now
I agree with you, Grasp are the pinnacle right now
@@whitetailskateboards it would be nice if you would make a deck without all the kick nose. something like 30 or 31 inch by 10.25 or 10.50 wide. just a slight turn up in the nose. A large nose makes it awkward moving around objects and just adds extra weight and uneed length and few surfskaters ever use a front kick on a deck because the front truck is loose and makes it impractical. Thanks. I love your stuff and of course girls always put their love in it
@@MrPsiman thank you so much for your feedback!
Can you tell me a bit more about your idea? I’m wondering how such a board would be different than many of those already on the market?
I’ve been seeing a lot of surfskate decks with a flat nose so I thought this market was already covered. Thanks for the details :)
@@whitetailskateboards I'm not talking about a flat nose. A slight turn up in the nose. Carver Yago Dora is ideal but at 10.25 wide deck. 33 to 35 inches is not needed
@@MrPsiman thanks for the details and the comparative. I check the Carver you mentionnes and now I get the picture. Thank you, I will keep that in mind :)
How many risers are included with the Grasp Pado trucks?
When we ship the Grasp trucks from Status Skateshop they include a set of 1/8 risers and a set of 1/4 risers. In the video I was running the 1/8 with the 60mm wheels on my Madrid, then I double stacked both risers to run those 70mm Clouds on the Whitetail. The bolts that come with the trucks are 1-1/8 which works fine for one or the other, but would be tight for stacked. I'd recommend 1-1/4 bolts if you plan to stack. If you run 65s, you could use the 1/4 riser and be fine with the 1-1/8 bolts.
Madrid 👍
Skillful moves Jake!
I almost shed a tear when I saw you ripping on my Whaleshark 🥲 thank you
Jake is a shredder for sure! We continue to appreciate how well the Grasp responds on the Whitetails. With such a uniquely solid deck, we've realized how even subtle rider movements translate immediately and directly to the trucks and wheels, no delay, no lost energy, just exactly what you wanted and right away. Such a sweet combo!