Can you slide with sector 9 nineballs

At the same time one of the house favorite hill cruisers, a snowboard-turned-skateboard, was stolen from Northbird in La Jolla and a couple replacement boards were almost finished and just needed the finishing touches of a logo. The message on the machine was heard and the name not only had a nice ring to it but seemed fitting as well so it stuck.

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Lucid Griptape 4. Madrid Magenta 0. MBS Mountainboards 2. The Mini may be a better fit for a shorter, lighter e. If you mostly plan to ride through crowded city streets and sidewalks, though, a mini-cruiser like the Landyachtz Dinghy see my review here may be a better choice.

The result is a flexier and lighter deck compared to maple decks, yet very durable. Describing the amount of flex is not so easy: it sort of feels flexy and rigid at the same time, you might say springy and poppy. This results from the inherent flex of the bamboo, the number of plies used, and the camber profile deck higher in the middle than at both ends. One thing is for sure, the deck really helps me deepen my carves , bending quite a bit as I compress into a turn, popping up and pushing back significantly as I get out of the turn.

The 5-ply bamboo also resists cracks and dings quite well — although it will chip more easily than a maple or hybrid deck. So avoid throwing the board against a wall if you can. Owners of the Lookout have reported the deck to be long lasting, though. We shall see. The bounciness also helped my pushing a lot, adding to the effectiveness of my kicks — again, just the right amount of flex — too much flex would get in the way.

Cruising is also very pleasant as the flex helps absorb cracks and bumps in the road much better than a stiffer deck. No wonder the Lookout is also a very popular setup among pushers. Another good thing about bamboo is that holds its flex for a long time, so those should be lasting blessings. The Chargers have been known for many years for their stability, comfort, and responsiveness at higher speeds.

Designed primarily for going fast downhill, they are also good for cruising and carving. Note that, since the Chargers are focused on speed, they may not be as tight turning as a more dedicated carving truck, e.

The stock setup takes advantage of this and comes with a set of big bad 74mm Sector 9 Nineball wheels. Their size and formula results in fast rolling speed and a nice preservation of the push momentum, making the longboard particularly well-equipped for long-distance pushing. With a 78A durometer , they are soft enough to provide a very smooth ride, but without being too soft so as to lose energy on smooth surfaces.

They can roll well over debris and rougher terrain quite well — although for really rough roads you may want to get some Shark wheels or similar. The 74mm Nineballs give the Lookout very good carving traction, being big and gummy with a decently large compact patch 50mm. If you really want to slide on the Lookout, go for slightly harder wheels, e.

These are decent quality and keep rolling for a decently long time. As always, a deep clean and lubing with Bones Cream Amazon can speed them up noticeably. Of course, if you want to take the rolling and smoothness to the next level, and if you have the budget these cost almost as much as the board itself , swap the stock Sector 9 bearings for a set of Bones Swiss Ceramics.

In my search for a versatile commuting, pushing and carving longboard I can use for transportation over reasonably long distances miles and ride on medium sloped hills, the Sector 9 Lookout seems like a very good candidate.

For more agile and nimble street riding, I would check out the Mini. For real freestyle, I would look at something else, such as a street hybrid. Longboard Pumping: the Alternative Riding Style. If you are a human, do not fill in this field. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to cancel reply. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Cookie Settings Accept.

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