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Bahne Banshee, Tracker RT/X & RT/S, Avalons
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On 1/26/2004 G. Mark
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I decided I had to have a Banshee, and set it up for high-performance freecarving. The Trackers needed 1/2" riser in front, 3/8" in rear. After a test carve, the stock bushings (too soft) were changed to blue Doh-Doh bottoms and yellow Bones Hardcores on top. The small (top) Hardcore was put in the front (RT/X) truck, and the larger (bottom) in the rear (RT/S). 3DM Avalons rotate on Biltin Abec 7's.
This setup is lightweight, fast and corners like a Ferrari. Outstanding speed and tenacious grip from the Avalons, a wheel that can hold a precise line. The deck is a medium flex, and for my 180 lbs., feels firm and snappy, not mushy at all. Bouncing on the middle of the deck will flex it to a little past flat (1" of camber). The trucks are run fairly loose, and front wheelbite is still possible, so more carving force is applied to the rear than usual for me (this also helps to accelerate the board out of carves). I spun the wheel & truck combo on the table to check for axle straightness, and there was a slight amount of runout on the assemblies, I'd say maybe .030 at the outside edges of the wheels. Some of the runout is the wheels themselves, some the truck axles. Overall, not too sloppy for a recreational rider. The Biltins felt about the same as the Powell Swiss bearings I've been using, but are a lot easier to assemble.
Most of my decks are hardwood planks, so this board is a different feeling to ride. I was wanting a few additions to my quiver with more flex, and the Bahne does not disappoint. The flex feels stable and controlled, not mushy, and seems to want to be pumped and go fast. The RT/X-RT/S 139mm combo felt great once the stock marshmallows were changed, and are a good match for the 24.6" truckbase of the deck. I hit about 20 mph on my test ride, without any sensation of wobbles. This feels like a high-performance carving ride to me, and that's what I was after. The Banshee graphic would make Ed Roth proud, too. Overall, I'd say I love it. A killer addition to the quiver.
-Mark Colden
Dallas, TX
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re: Comet or the perfect set up????!!!
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On 1/24/2004
Corey
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I ride a Comet 40" ProFlex Downhill. I got randal 180's and green Krypto Hawaii's on it. I absolutely love it! It's a medium flex, perfect for me, I weigh 190. I checked out Sector 9's too, but they were too flexy. And the stiff tail on the Comet is really what sold me, as I could still use this board at the skatepark if I want too. The concave is pretty mellow, but enough to keep your feet sticking to the board for slides. The 44" would be too long for me, I think the 40" is perfect. Whichever Comet you choose, you won't be disappointed.
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Comet proPark
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On 1/13/2004
Ross
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I ride a 40" ProPark, my mate has the 44", these are really good decks, the 44 is a really nice deck for a longboard, and handles well in a park, the 40" is, without a doubt, the best park deck I have ever riden, but if I was mainly cruising or bombing hills then I'd go for the 44. The Comets are so well made and flex in just the right place, the carbon re-enforced rear end really makes these decks. I'd imagine that the downhill Comets are equally as good. Another deck to look at will be the Lush Composite when it comes out.
Ross
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Flowlab boards
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On 1/13/2004
hugh r
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The flowlabs are a lot of fun on mild, moderate, or steep hills... the key word there is hills!
The 14 wheeled versions are not at home on flats... hard to push and are on the slow side.
I haven't tried the hybrid loaded/flowlab, but have heard that they perform better on the flats than the originals... HR
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Floaded Flowboard
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On 1/13/2004
Dave H.
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Chris
You might like Loaded longboard's "Floaded" board better if you have a lot of flats. It has the flow-wheel DCS trucks on the front and seismic yellow trucks and conventional wheels on the back. Easy to push on the flats and you get that steep carve too.
Dave H.
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re:Flowboard
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On 1/12/2004 chris olden
wrote in from
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Hi Bas,
My impression after riding a Flowboard was that on a hill, they'd be inter-
esting; becuase you'd have the speed to actually simulate the "carve"
aspect of snowboarding. However, on a flat, which is where I rode one,
it didn't work. I could balance on it no problem, but it just felt "dead in the
water" while on flat ground. If you lived in San Francisco it'd probably be
a lot of fun.
Chris Olden
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flowboards
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On 1/12/2004
Bas de Vries
wrote in from
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Hello people!
I was wondering what you think of the flowboard products. I think the Deep Carve System sounds cool, but I wonder whether you can fluently carve and ride it on flatland(as I am from the Netherlands). Do the wheels give you a fluent ride or is it just a nice theory which doesn't work in reality?
Hope to hear from you soon!
Bas
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to those considering a sector 9
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On 1/11/2004 dave_p
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there are a lot of haters out there. fine, so be it. a lot of unwary newbs too. sector 9 makes a fine board, its those pivots that stink. my point is this: i just bought a bomb hills pin from snapspeed.com on ebay and if you want a sector this is the way to go. the boards come set up with 70mm kryptos, randal 180's, abec7 bearings, speedrings and spacers. the customer support is superb and the price is probably the lowest for what you get. kudos to snapspeed. i also own a noreaster cutaway carver, noreaster is also hands down the best bang for your buck to get a perfectly setup board.
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Comet or the perfect set up????!!!
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On 1/10/2004 Ade
wrote in from
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I ride in the UK & its my birthday coming up soon, I’m opting for a new longboard. I’ve been using a G&S Fibreflex 44’’ pintail for the last couple of years with 180 Randals and now Gravity 90a Super G wheels. Trucks and wheels seem perfect however the fibreflex is just too flexy as I am becoming much more interested with combining downhill with lots of sliding (been watching too many Gravity videos) & could also do with a kick tail. I’m looking for the perfect set up. The best board in my opinion having looked through all the blurb is the Comet Downhill Proflex Spoon or Park , but which one to get, the 44’’, or 40’’ pool board or downhill, medium or hard flex. As I never have the option to ride before buying, I was hoping that someone out there could advise me. Alternatively any other recommendations for other boards that meet my requirements would be appreciated.
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10"er
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On 1/9/2004 Gaz
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Thanks for the advice guys!
Gaz
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re:Trucks for 10" wide deck
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On 1/8/2004
chris olden
wrote in from
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Hey Gaz,
One option is the Webb Mike Smith trucks; they are 9" wide
axle tip to tip. With the 65mm No Skoolz, you'll have to use
riser pads( a combination of soft 1/2" riser pads and Dooks
1/8" hard plastic risers works for me).
The Webbs have EXCELLENT turning characteristics and
are lighter than Indys, if weight is a concern. I have a set
of them on my BDS Bulldog deck, and I love 'em!
Check 'em out, you'll be glad you did!
Chris Olden
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10" wide deck
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On 1/8/2004 Jim R
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you should be fine with any of the 6" hanger trucks out there... Tracker 6 Tracks, Indy 169's, Destructo 6.0 or 6.5s etc..... Seismic 155's if you are feeling adventurous...
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10" wide deck
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On 1/7/2004 Gaz
wrote in from
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I'm sure this is a boring question, but I'll ask anyway...
I have bought a 10" wide Factory 13 deck, I want to use Abec No Skool 65mm wheels- what are my truck options?
Thanks
Gaz
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Insects
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On 12/27/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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just saw the website for insectskateboards.com. Anybody ride these puppies? They look kind of flexyinteresting.
Dave H.
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BDS Flat Pig/Seismics/Shogo's
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On 12/15/2003
Mark C.
wrote in from
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Recently got a flat BDS Gashead and set it up with the soft pour Shogo's and some Seismic 155's,quick in front,stable in rear,wedged risers,fat part facing in,..wow..what a super cruising,carving,surfy feeling type of set up.I've been riding my local park lately and though the hard wheels(any 97+) are really fast,the wide track of the BDS Shogo's make for a fun as hell ride.They are also quick and come off the coping like butter.The Seismics turn on a dime and have all sorts of tuning abilities from tight to loose.This set up is a blast to ride and can perform in most terrains from ditch to park to pool.It's a keeper. Mark C.
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Legally Wacky
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On 12/11/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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I want one anyway. I'll sign one of those forms that absolves Flowlab of making a dangerous, stupid product, or me doing dangerous stupid stuff with it.
Dave H.
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whacked out!
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On 12/11/2003 hugh r
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I had spoken with the flowlab guys about the crazy board a few months back... they doubted it would ever go into production or go up for sale to the public.
Apparently it's far too dangerous and extremely difficult to ride... HR
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wackylab
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On 12/11/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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I want one of those for my wackyboard collection! All they need is a center-mounted propeller. . . . Really, the board looks like something that would be ridden by Duck Dodgers in the 24 and a half century. . .
Dave H.
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teirney rides
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On 11/16/2003
hugh r
wrote in from
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Hey herbn... try mike or eric @ palermolongboards.com for the teirney boards... I do have some add'l email contacts if you need them... just shoot me an email... HR
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element vintage/artist series
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On 11/16/2003 herbn
wrote in from
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anybody seen these, element may be way to current for this page, but they look cool ,if into that bahne kind of look, posted just below.
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tierney
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On 11/16/2003 herbn
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are these things is around? i emailed them,i have a customer that's kind of interested , well he was,may still be,but i havn't heard from them, their phone number doesn't seem to work.
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Bahne
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On 10/31/2003
Jack and Stan
wrote in from
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The new Bahne Bocas will be on the Bahne website tomorrow.
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Shorter boards
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On 10/24/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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Bas,
Two boards to consider are the RollsRolls, which can't be beat as a commuter, since it won the commuting across the United States race a few months ago. . .Very smooth, very stiff.
You might want to look into a Loaded board if you like springy pumpable boards. I have a Loaded Superflex, which simply pumps forever
Dave H.
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What more?
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On 10/24/2003
Bas de Vries
wrote in from
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Hello everybody!
Thank you for your advice! I will purchase some Randal 180s, but I would like to ask something else. I am thinking of getting blue Kryptonics, 80 mm wheels. What else do I need? Bearings? Raiser pads(for keeping me from shaking of the board/absorbing vibration on irregular roads)? And what are bushings?
All very basic questions, as I am new to this kind of sport/way of living/purpose in life.
Thanks again, have fun!
Bas
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Barfoot Tri-Stringer
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On 10/23/2003
mweiler
wrote in from
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Just got my Barfoot longboard! Boy is it killer. cuts through turns like anything. Its got baku trucks and krypto classic ks and it is amazing. Gets a little wobbly at high speed, but it great for getting around campus and hitting up some mild hills!
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