Gullwing Mission 1

These trucks were the first pair of trucks I owned. And in all, their decent trucks escpecially if you put hardcore bushings (get ) in the bottom and a venom barrel bushing on top (78a). These trucks are decent in most aspects, they carve, handle speed, and can take a beating. I seriously recommend switching to this bushing setup as it makes a huge difference in the trucks performance. there relatively light truck and overall appearance is rather appealing. Only thing I disagree about is the price, they are around $60 and I would price them closer to $40. In all, 4/5.

Lewis

Gullwing Sidewinders

Gullwing Sidewinders

Eh. Sidewinders are a cheaper version of the S series truck, that fell short. Just a little over $20.00 for a set of 2. If your wanting some cheap carvy trucks hit these up. The reason why I'm not a fan is the fact that your ride height goes up sooooo much that it makes freestyle hard, and that if they get even a little wet they squeak like mad.  If you buy these be fully aware that these are carving trucks and nothing else. Looks 4/5, performance 2/5, and getting what you paid for 2/5. 

-Lewis











Ah yes, Gullwing Sidewinders, In My Opinion, a blight on the longboarding world. These were the first trucks I owned on a Sector 9 cruiser deck. While i was content with what I owned at the time, once i got into longboarding, I wanted to throw these in the bin instead of sell them! These trucks are uncomfortably high with the double bushing seats, which also means my setup would cost an extra $20 for bushings. They promise carve, but doesn't deliver as Original S Series trucks do. Once I even hopped on Original trucks I saw the faults of these trucks, and furthermore when I started riding Randal's or Bears. As these are uncomfortably high, its harder to have a constant push going, and they turn about as well as my Subaru Forrester, Like a truck. I would not recommend these trucks at all, let alone any other Gullwing trucks. I give this truck a 4/5 misleading look factor and a 1/5 for performance.

-Adam


The gullwing sidewinders... i got them on my second board. I thought, ya carving sounds fun. looks awesome. That board was the sector 9 aperture. these trucks feel like they make any board flexible. i feel that whatever board they are on it turns more flexible. which leads to stress cracks, which leads to SNAP! also, the second pivot area dug into my board when carving. There are now huge dig marks in the front.Also these trucks add like another inch to pushing room from ground to board. They just arent good trucks. But if you want a good carving truck thats small and low get some s6's.
-Theo

Review -Wheels-Sector 9 Raceforms 69mm 82a

Sector 9 Race formula 69mm 82a

These wheels are excellent for sliding and slalom. The smaller size and the square lip contribute to the slalom/DH factor. Grippy when new and even when broken in still very responsive. If you want a buttery slide I would definitely recommend these wheels. Relatively cheap, set of 4 for around $40.00 depending on the shop. 4/5 on looks, 5/5 on what you pay for, 3/5 for Dh and 2/5 for cruising.

-Lewis

Abec 11 66mm Strikers 88a

88a
66mm.
47mm Width.
Center Set.

These were my first real freeride wheel once i started learning what was a good wheel, and what wasn't. Once I found out that Round lipped wheels were the way to go, I found these Strikers and though higher duro must be better right?
Well that's not really the case in most instances, but i have to say these wheels were surprisingly smooth.
At 88a, the slide was still very long and quiet, but still had that classic thane wear factor, which I know all to well now. After about a month of freeride here and there they had been reduced to about 60mm. Now this is quite a lot of wear for an 88a wheel!
While i do love these wheels because of their smoooooooth slide and grip when you need it around corners, I was disappointed at how much they wore.

I would give the Freeride capabilities of the wheel 4/5, appearance 5/5(love the look of Abec 11 wheels :) ) and durability a 2.5/5.

-Adam

Original Skateboards Pintail 43

Length - 43"
Width - 9"
Wheelbase - 30.5"

Alrighty, to start, I've been riding this board for 1 and a 1/2 years now, and I use it for everything. My current setup is s'8 trucks with Orangatang Simulus 86a wheels. This board is a great beginner's board. I would reccomend this board without a doubt. It's shape really utilizes the s'8 trucks to give you the best carve you will ever get. If you don't mind it getting banged up, you can use it for a little freestyle but, the board was not meant for this purpose so you'll damage it. There's really no incredible aspect to this board, except the fact that the pintail shape was one of the first longboard shapes made, and the fact it features artwork by artist Jay Alders. A great board, all-in-all, if you are a beginner to longboarding or want to add a fun cruiser to your quiver.
4/5 for performance and 5/5 for looks.

~Stefen

Bustin Robot 41"

Slide Rails

41"
9 ply maple.
10" wide.
5/8" Radial Concave.
31" wheelbase.
The Bustin Robot 41.

What can i say? This board is an absolutely amazing board to ride and one of the only boards i felt the absolute HUNGER to buy from Bustin. After the release i just had to have it!
The price was relatively cheap at $135US for the deck, which is almost 1/2 that of other freeride orientated boards.

This board is made for GRIP! The grip tape is one Vicious mother, extremely rough and grippy which I love about the board.
To add to this it has Slide rails, so as the board gets to the edge it drops and kicks back out. |__     <-------Like this. Then over these trails there is grip tape which acts almost like a gas pedal which is great when you're freeriding.
The wide wheel base means it gives a comfortable stance for someone like me who loves a wide wheels base, and luckily this board come in 36" also, for smaller riders.
The noses of the Robot are awesome and with the Robot being a drop through, I was surprised to find that the trucks don't get in the way for tricks like Shuv-it's at all.
The deck itself is quite heavy and very rigid, which makes it Ideal for speed and freeride! This is my favorite board for freeride and Downhill.
Another notable feature are the dropped in parts at the center of the rails. This makes early grabs a breeze as there is a handle to grab onto.
The Wide platform means you have plenty or room for you feet, and also a nice platform for dancing, if you enjoy the casual walk up your board like I do from time to time.
I would give the looks for the board a 4/5, freeride and Downhill capabilities a 4.5/5 and General ride a 4/5. Great board!

-Adam

Rayne Mini Killswitch Topmount

Ok, where to start?
Specs i guess
Length - 35.5"
Width - 9.5"
Wheelbase - 29" 
Add a 3/8th radial drop and a crazy ass graphic and you have a Rayne Baby Killer.
When i first got this deck about 4 months ago i was shocked at how light the board actually is and also how agressive the W concave was.
It is far more intense than i ever expected, and when i first rode it it felt rather invasive, but after about half an hour i began to settle on the board and find the sweet little pockets up against the drop.
Being a radial drop, when in a tuck it positions you're foot up beside the drop rather than just behind it, this creates a massive feeling of control at speed, also with the massive W it helps position your back foot for toe side corners and it honestly feels amazing.
Having a 29 inch wheelbase and being as stiff as it is, it is nice and stable yet still very responsive.
I have had this board up over 50 comfortably on rather loose Paris trucks.
Another nice feature of the board is the complete lacking of tails, this is great because it is far easier to drag the board back up the hill rather than carry it and without tails it makes this so much easier.
This is also a bit of a bummer when you want to have a play with shuv-its and other freestyle tricks as it makes them all but impossible.
All in all this is a solid DH/freeride board and is surprisingly comfy for taller riders (some of my mates are 6 foot and don't feel cramped at all).
-Saxen (painy)