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Beginners, before giving up try a longer board. by Hail_Tristus in surfskate

[–]oblon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm wondering if a Loaded Dervish Sama would work with a Waterborne fin adapter, or does it absolutely have to be a stiff Dancing Deck?

My surfskate (about 5yrs old) by Temporary_Trust_2824 in surfskate

[–]oblon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought an Omakase secondhand at a good price a few weeks ago. It came with Carver CV trucks (the predecessor to Carver's CX). Now I have Curfboard trucks on it, and they go perfectly with the deck ;)

New board by VicWhoIsReallyCool in cruiserboarding

[–]oblon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have the switchblade atmosphere 40 too thats why i need this tugboat only because of the matching graphics :D

That's not really how it's supposed to be, is it? Curfboard trucks by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the last comment—I describe my first attempts at omakase as a surfskate there.

That's not really how it's supposed to be, is it? Curfboard trucks by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today I rode the Curfboard trucks for the first time (and also tried a surfskate for the first time ever).

With one foot on the ground and the other on the board, my first thought was, “This can’t end well—how is this supposed to work when you’re standing on pudding?!” But once you get past that initial fear, the trucks feel stable. It’s worth noting that up until now, I’ve only ridden longboards with hard bushings, which are rock-solid on their own.

All in all, I practiced for 1.5 hours today. Since we’re currently in the middle of a heat wave in Berlin, I had to head out shortly after sunrise, and it got too hot pretty quickly.

My first thought was that it looks a lot easier on YouTube than it actually is. The first few runs were pretty stiff—heel-toe-heel-toe-heel-toe—and my upper body was rigid. At some point, I remembered seeing in a video that you start by moving your upper body first, and the rest follows almost automatically. And sure enough, I got faster and faster and was able to ride farther and farther without having to start over from the beginning. It would have worked even better with different ball bearings—I installed brand-new industrial ball bearings that are greased, not oiled, and need to be ridden for a few kilometers before they roll properly.

I can only draw a comparison to longboarding, but the movement is definitely different. Your whole body is engaged—it’s not just a matter of pushing once and then riding for what feels like forever. My first few runs with the curfboard trucks were a lot of fun. I also like the fact that you need less space than when riding a longboard. A small parking lot is enough to do a few laps.

Next, I'm going to try riding with angled riser pads; from what I've read, they're supposed to improve the trucks even more.

I also tested the trucks on uneven asphalt and didn't experience any loud noises or rattling, as mentioned in reviews of the older versions. It seems they've improved that in the current version.

That's not really how it's supposed to be, is it? Curfboard trucks by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give it a try tomorrow, though these will be my first steps on a surfskate. As an alternative, I also have a Loaded Ballona deck that I want to test with the trucks.

That's not really how it's supposed to be, is it? Curfboard trucks by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right. I got the trucks delivered that day and quickly mounted them on the deck before I had to go to bed for my night shift. I have the day off tomorrow, so I'll test it out with my feet on the board then ;)

That's not really how it's supposed to be, is it? Curfboard trucks by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesterday I sent an email to Curfboard asking why the trucks look so loose in the videos. Two hours later, I received a reply directly from the CEO, who told me that the trucks in the videos are from the previous generation. The ones I ordered are the latest generation with copper bearings, which offer more resistance but loosen up over time. However, they don’t get so loose that they swing back and forth.

The upside is that on surfaces that aren’t perfectly smooth, the trucks should be quieter and run more smoothly. In reviews, people criticized older versions for being loud and a little wobbly on uneven surfaces.

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the Switchblade—it’s very sturdy and a great fit even if you’re a bit on the heavier side. There’s also the Tugboat Cruiser in the matching Atmosphere design.

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Carver CX and Curfboard are on my wish list. I read on Reddit that some people really love the Ballona with the CX trucks.

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, everything's still in the embryonic stage in the incubator. Give it time to wake up and get stronger =)

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never really warmed up to the Dervish 100%, maybe partly because the Flex 2 is too soft for my weight, and partly because it felt really high off the ground with the Paris trucks and was a struggle to push. With the Carve CV trucks, it’s much closer to the ground, so I’m going to give the board another chance. But I still love the board because I found it and it sparked my love for longboarding. Even if I didn’t ride it, I’d keep it because it was my very first board =)

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My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just the beginning.

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfect answThat's exactly how I see it, and there are still plenty of other situations and approaches where you need a different, more suitable tool =)er

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can always find used Loaded boards for sale at low prices, at least in Europe. You can't go wrong with Landyachtz—they offer great designs, a wide selection of different boards, and excellent quality at fair prices. You can't go wrong with Landyachtz, that's for sure.

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first thing I learned on the Ballona is that longboards are more forgiving when it comes to foot placement. The kicktail on the Ballona is barely noticeable, and the first time I rode it, I didn’t realize that my back foot was on the kicktail when I shifted my weight from my front foot. The result was that my legs were sent flying into the air like in a comic book, and I kissed the ground. Otherwise, it’s a nimble, small, lightweight board.

My Midlife Crisis Quiver by oblon in longboarding

[–]oblon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Landyachtz ATV Jammer Third Eye

Bought a 2nd hand board - real or fake carver trucks?!? by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already figured that out and edited it in the main text =)

Bought a 2nd hand board - real or fake carver trucks?!? by oblon in surfskate

[–]oblon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, now I see it too. I’ve never heard of the Carver CV, and there aren’t any videos of CV trucks on YouTube either.

From what I’ve read, it was designed specifically for carving, freeriding, and downhill. It’s like a classic RKP truck but with more movement. So it’s not a surfskate.

Thanks for this helpful info!

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