Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Rockin' Rookie


This board has magic powers! As quoted by the Legendary Ozzy shredder Craig Bond, It really does, it makes you instantly more STEEZY! It's surfy shape and jazzy colour, just encourage you to have fun on it. As for the technical bit, it is nearly 10 inches wide so great for bigger feet, I'm size 11 (uk) and it feels perfect, I like the way the concave starts flat and kicks out towards the rails, just hugs your heels and toes perfectly, so you can throw big standies and feel locked in. I (as with all my boards) whack in a 3d concave, and 'w' cave at the back (using layered grip tape), because I like to tailor my concave's slightly and the simplicity of this board allows for that. The wheel wells are cut nicely, and I have no wheel bite issues with it. It's also solid maple so it's going to last forever. I threw it straight on the smallest wheelbase (27') when mine arrived, so you have a bit of a tail to play with (can be drilled even shorter or chopped if you wish)

It also saw me through 2012 Bo Peep IGSA race (wet and dry), a week of Epic freeriding in the Pyrenees, and Peyragudes Never Dies World Cup. Pascal Jean (who this pro model is based on) is a great guy, who has designed a great board.

Altogether it's R.A.D, and I'm stoked on it, you won't be disappointed!
Josh Monk 

Monday, August 20, 2012

Rayne Avenger


  • Rayne Avenger:

    If you like concave and topmount speedboards look no further. The amount of concave on the front foot is unreal. IT feels like your feet are glued to the deck. The W concave at the rear lets you know exactly where you foot is at any time without taking your eyes off the road and gives you the confidence to slam into toesides with ease knowing that the deck will be there under your feet. Using the shortest wheelbase there is just enough tail on the back to do kick turns and any other wrongboarding manoeuvres you like and the hole cut in the tail makes getting your board back up the hill easyer as you dont have to carry the deck. Which isnt a problem either as the board only weighs about as much as a rizzla. Buy this board!!!!!