This week, John teaches you the difference between longboard decks and how to choose the one right for you for downhill. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Drop questions in the comment section. Song: “Longing” by Joakim Karud
I have 2 questions: 1.) Can you run 130mm RKP trucks on boards like the Cheesegrater and Obsidian? 2.) If you are an experienced smaller rider and you want a more compact DH board besides the Cheesegrater with a smaller wheelbase; would it be wise to get a smaller DH board if you were experienced enough?
1. For the Cheesegrater, you would need very wide wheels to balance out the width of the truck and the width of the deck so that you match the rails. The obsidian works well with 130s and moderately wide wheels. 2. It depends on what you are doing. Narrower boards are typically harder to standup slide, but provide more control when going fast through turns and glove down slides. So if you’re more into standup slides, it would probably be better to stick in the 9.3-9.75 range with 155mm trucks.
Questions: so I’m about 5.1 ft. Almost 13 years old, and an adrenaline junky, and I’m looking to get into downhill. I’m an absolute beginner and don’t know which board to get. I love the cheese grater and stuff but I don’t know if my height will affect my experience riding a longboard. Is there a specific type of deck/trucks you would, recommend for a shorter person? Loved the vid, thx
Hey, can anyone give me an opinion on Hawgs Easy wheels 63mm- as to whether these are any good for leaning to slide? I’m planning on buying a second hand ‘dropdown’ Landyachtz board and want get some thoughts on this combo.
Easy hawgs are great for learning how to slide. The break into slides very easily and have a very consistent slide. They also don’t flatspot too easily, however I would still not go blast 90 degree slides.
@@lylacrew1606 thanks for the information. I’m really just looking to get into sliding, but nothing too serious. I usually use my cruiser boards and looking to branch into some different skating.
I have a questions. Why you change the wheels of evo 36 to a 63 mm hawgz. Is there a difference. Because i have a evo 40 with stock wheels more larger.
Wheels depend on what you’re skating. If you want to go fast and grip then the stock wheels are the way to go. If you want to standup slide with little resistance, then you’re gonna want to go with a more slidey wheel like an ez hawg or supreme
I'm not sure whether to buy the switchblade 38 or the evo 36. I'm looking to get into freeride and sliding as well as downhill riding. Which board out of these 2 would do better for both of these styles, and not hold me back from doing long slides?
I would probably go straight to the Cheesegrater unless you’re planning on buying multiple boards down the line. The Cheesegrater is something you’d be able to learn on and can take it all the way. Cheesegrater on the longest wheelbase. If you’re set on a drop board, I used to like the switchblade 38 but since I started riding the race boards, my stance is too narrow for it. The Evo 36 feels good now, but most of my friends aren’t fans due to how close together your feet have to be.
@@hmstopmotionz5025 great choice! Cheesegrater is one of my all time favorites as it can do almost anything. Long wheelbase to learn, short wheelbase for more grip, runs 180s which are my favorite hanger size, and you can throw some 155mm hangers with biggie hawgs or cheetahs for more modern downhill
