Thanks for the replies and info!! I am still amazed that the world record is on such a short board. You would think that the faster you go, a longer board would provide more stability. For example: I ride my Bustin Sportster DIY to the grocery store, but when I want to go fast (my definition of fast) I ride my Lacroix. But the these Raith Boards are so short.
In DH, shorter boards make far more sense. The wheelbase being tighter allows for more controlled slides, which are necessary to take turns at such high speeds.
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and that’s where Laroulette may be wrong choosing the “familiar” size board (DH board) which feels good/familiar to him? You don’t need the tighter turning radius or better said ; you really really don’t want this tighter radius when going so fast . Absolutely no sliding necessary here… yeah you’ll be sliding bigtime on your behind because of speed wobbles in no time ! 
@Laroulette are you intending to pay Guinness to come out and actually certify your world record run?
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Yes exactly😉
Yes, I’m used to small boards. We used to use tall boards too.
But
The angle of the base plat is more important than the length of the board…
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The rear flat base angle must be less than 30 degrees. This is the most important thing.
So the donations go to greater health coverage? I wonder if they would cover u if they knew the goal.
@Goride65 i dont know if this dude has tried again but he got close to the WR
Thanks for the share yeah looks like he tied the record before he fell.
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Ive heard a lot of people say that theyre working on a board for the record. If anyone is going to shell out for Guinness to show up why not just go out to Bonneville for our own pev speedweek. Invite the whole industry and may the best board win
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I wonder what it would be like riding on the salt flat on a board and if it’s safe to do so. A fall on the salt is going to be much more abrasive than asphalt. From a cost perspective which is cheaper, a trip to boneville or having Guinness come verify locally? I plan on continuing to training in hopes to get within striking distance of the world record. But I wonder how realistic that goal is.
Just remember nobody wins a title fight by decision
@MoeStooge knows a thing or two about that
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