Louie
July 3, 2021, 1:40pm
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I’m building my fir Non-MTB esk8, longboard/cruiser type thing. Although I got 105mm Cloud Wheels, so this will probably handle grassy fields pretty well all the same.
Now I need a deck… I really like the drop-down decks, but struggling to find a blank deck that looks decent and like it won’t chomp at my wheels as I turn.
I like the style of this Atom deck, but I don’t think it’s the one, and can’t buy it as a blank either.
Was planning to DIY an enclosure, so that isn’t much of an issue, but ground clearance is!
This is a cheap and cheerful fun build, so not looking to break the bank, just something better than my current deck scrounging has turned up.
Any deck suggestions welcomed, I am in the UK, but shouldn’t be a problem shipping blank decks.
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Nacho
July 3, 2021, 2:32pm
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Crafted with a wood & carbon fiber layup, the Hummie deck is an excellent lowrider tailored specifically for electric skateboards. It features a routed out bottom to allow for the lowest and most stable ride, with some builders using 12S4P...
Price: GBP 125.00
Made in the UK by the sexy bigben, these high quality fibreglass enclosures fit the hummie deck perfectly. Far stronger and higher quality than regular ABS, keep your expensive components safe with one of 3 sizes. Single stack - Fits single...
Price: GBP 65.00
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/landyachtz-evo-40-spectrum-longboard-complete
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/landyachtz-switchblade-40-chief-night-longboard-deck
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Louie
July 3, 2021, 2:48pm
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Thanks Nacho, I like the look of that Hummie, I’ve yet to find a LandYaughtz shape that does it for me, they proabbly look better with Wheels on.
I was hoping to find a board without the cut-out for drop-through trucks, still will with the lowered drop-down shape. Now I am just bring picky.
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Redember if you’re looking for a slight drop but not a huge one.
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If you plan on using geardrives it’s worth checking their compability with the deck (for instance I believe drop-through on the hummie wont work with 220m trucks running boardnamic geardrives (since they are forward mounted and the deck will hit the drives on drop-through).
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Here is a pic of my TB-40 deck with BigBen enclosure. The TB-40 deck is very similar to the hummie, I would go for the hummie deck though.
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for more exotic options, this thread
The problem with the NoSno (No Snow) bracket is that is all integrated with their truck system; it has a particular mounting hole pattern with two huge bolts, so is not universal. Is a propietary technology and only works within that system. Won’t work with other mounting plates and trucks.
Another negative aspect of the truck is it’s weight. Is a very very heavy truck. Probably the heaviest truck in the world. It was intended for freestyle and downhill descents so weight was never a considerat…
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Louie
July 3, 2021, 3:45pm
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Their Switch35 looks nice, stock situation looks real bad in the UK, patience has never been a life skill of mine
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Just gonna tell you right now trying to get good clearance with a double drop is not a great time
Evo and the Century are the only boards people seem to consistently bother running
I would go for the Hummie or TB40 if I were you looking for a small drop. I love my hummie deck
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Wikid
July 3, 2021, 4:53pm
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I was looking at these decks today
Just order without the trucks etc. Unfortunately I cant tell you anything about them other than I think they look cool.
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janpom
July 3, 2021, 5:18pm
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I should have these available in a week or two:
I can’t design decks. That didn’t stop me from designing a deck. I don’t know if this thing will work but it looks so pretty. … and that’s what counts. Right?
BTW, MBNEF is not what I want to call this. Still thinking of a good name.
Enough talking. Let’s see the pics.
Unfinished:
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Finished (this arrived today):
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It’s biiiiig (43" = ~109cm):
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For a quick test I put on trucks and wheels and went push…
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Bustin’ Sportster. Reach out, they’ll get you one of these
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Louie
July 3, 2021, 11:20pm
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b264:
Sounds waaay too short.
I think you’re right, was trying to replace a tank of a a deck but I don’t want to overcompensate and end up on something tiny.
It’s more the style of the switch I was into, that sleek lowrider vibe.
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b264
July 4, 2021, 12:25am
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Everyone is different, but the drop on the switch is too much and uncomfortable for me. If you want that style deck, the Rayne Demonseed is more comfortable to me with it’s more subtle yet still substantial drop.
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Louie
July 5, 2021, 9:21pm
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Right, I’ve bit a bullet. And bought myself a Rayne Demonseed on your advice.
I went 39 inch, although I’m tall and could probably do with the stance, I was always making a more nimble street board, so I didn’t want to end up with too much of a tank.
The Demonseed is a pushing, freeride, sliding machine!!! For more than a decade the Demonseed has been revered by downhillers and long-distance pushers for good reason. This board was made to make longboarding feel easy and look good. It’s...
@Nacho @ShutterShock Nexus sold out of Hummies in the last 2 days since you’re post.
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Nacho
July 5, 2021, 9:38pm
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Fuck ya awesome @Anubis hummie decks need to be in every ones quiver
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Wow seriously haha
My Hummie is my favorite deck 100%, so comfy and wide. Happy more people can get on em!
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This whole thread is bullocks.
The best deck is the Bustin Sportster. End of discussion.
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b264
July 5, 2021, 11:40pm
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Oh, I think the enclosure available for that deck is for the 42" version
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