You are absolutely correct about the wheel wells, I have a few boards like this and it's almost impossible to guess what truck and or angle they are made for. Just flatten them. I take a grinder with a flap sanding disc to mine. Works the fastest. Link in reply below.
Great insight. I bet they just have a jig that is fixed to the mounting holes that brings a sanding drum down. Adding some more mounting options would probably fix the high peak between the sanded wells
@@owencampbell777 Yeah I've seen it in one of their videos. It's like a double belt sander thing. Definitely not perfect because it only works with certain truck geometry
I'm so sentimental about my old Nessie. That was my first proper board I used for downhill. I really want to find the V2 graphic with the loch ness monster in the purple beanie. Always loved that art - I want one for the wall
I also catalogue riders by their gear :D At events, someone's talking about some rider and I'm just waiting to ask what they ride so I know who they are talking about haha, unless I know someone during a long period I probably only know them by their setup.
Literally same. Lots of my friends seem to remember people by their helmet, which I honestly don't pay attention to unless it's something really eye-catching.
Regarding screws (I'm very interested in trying them too) I've seen pros like Diego Poncelet use small bolts with just a bit of the flat nub coming up through the deck. I think this would be less aggressive on your brake soles than sharp screw points.
It's a really heavy board. That combined with the width is nice if you're trying to have a freeride/downhill combo setup. The front scoop feels pretty good.
I've been using stacked duct tape to make L shaped pockets as well. It works great. Surprised there aren't any L shaped implant options on the market tbh.
Hey, I appreciate you saying that. Maybe this is a good reminder for me that reviewing the aesthetics of a board isn't as valuable as focusing on the performance.
I use one or sandwich two air tag holders in the front mount holes as a bumper. It works great to protect the nose and truck from impacts.
You are absolutely correct about the wheel wells, I have a few boards like this and it's almost impossible to guess what truck and or angle they are made for. Just flatten them. I take a grinder with a flap sanding disc to mine. Works the fastest. Link in reply below.
I learn something new about weird longboard tech every video. I'll try the "back truck higher" thing next season
Doing your wheel wells this way takes off less material. Added rigidity. Router looks better though imo
Great insight. I bet they just have a jig that is fixed to the mounting holes that brings a sanding drum down. Adding some more mounting options would probably fix the high peak between the sanded wells
@@owencampbell777 Yeah I've seen it in one of their videos. It's like a double belt sander thing. Definitely not perfect because it only works with certain truck geometry
My first board was a Nessie and I loved it. Heavy, durable and an awesome intro board. Jeb absolutely shreds the Ghost
I'm so sentimental about my old Nessie. That was my first proper board I used for downhill. I really want to find the V2 graphic with the loch ness monster in the purple beanie. Always loved that art - I want one for the wall
I also catalogue riders by their gear :D
At events, someone's talking about some rider and I'm just waiting to ask what they ride so I know who they are talking about haha, unless I know someone during a long period I probably only know them by their setup.
Literally same. Lots of my friends seem to remember people by their helmet, which I honestly don't pay attention to unless it's something really eye-catching.
Regarding screws (I'm very interested in trying them too) I've seen pros like Diego Poncelet use small bolts with just a bit of the flat nub coming up through the deck. I think this would be less aggressive on your brake soles than sharp screw points.
Nice review. Did you ever have a Snitch? And what did you think of it?
Never owned a Snitch, but I stood on it a couple of times. I liked the way it felt
It's a really heavy board. That combined with the width is nice if you're trying to have a freeride/downhill combo setup. The front scoop feels pretty good.
@@owencampbell777 ty
I've been using stacked duct tape to make L shaped pockets as well. It works great. Surprised there aren't any L shaped implant options on the market tbh.
Used to do the same thing, it's a great way to test it out
that minimal contour looks swag plush
What are those translucent pink wheels you're on in a few clips? They look like some cheap mids from Skateshred I've been considering.
Blank Checks
*Another great, in-depth review*
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Thank you as always!!!
Thane dust is like injecting microplastics straight into the environment .. only thing holding me back from doubling down into the DH discipline.
Pantheon boards are the superior graphic maker of downhill skateboard in my opinion tho
Big agree
wow owen youre so tall
thanks luke
yOU DINGED THE FRONT OF THE BOARD ALREADY, I have 2 harry clarke boards, mags also and DT skates, Dana won world dh Champs, 2 times in a row, go Dana
Il have to respectfully disagree about the graphic, not my style personally but to each their own
Hey, I appreciate you saying that. Maybe this is a good reminder for me that reviewing the aesthetics of a board isn't as valuable as focusing on the performance.