The sidewinder series sector 9 longboards are becoming ever popular as the news spreads about these double king-pin styled trucks that take carving and slalom riding to a new level! It is the only cosmic styled sidewinder longboard which means it has lots of flex and utilizes the fiber-glass layers. It has a super small wheelbase which makes the turning on this longboard insane! It will turn sharper than any other sector 9 longboard. It is great for crusing around town or campus as it is super small, stealthy and very light weight. The biggest draw back of the board is the height you stand off the ground due to the gullwing sidewinder trucks. The other boards in the sidewinder series utilizes a flushmounted truck that allows the longboard to be at a normal height. It doesn’t take long to get used to the height though and if you are a beginner you wont even know the difference.
The sector 9 dawn patrol longboard should be set up with the gullwing sidewinder trucks and nothing less! You want the 69mm slalom sector 9 wheels for this longboard as they were designed for this board specifically for its hard carving turns. The bearing is where you can save some cash and keep it simple with a nice smooth abec 5 bearing.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sector Nine Scarab Longboard Review
The most popular carving style sector 9 longboard has to be the scarab. It is the rasta inspired carving longboard that you have probably seen around as it quite possibly is the most popular longboard of all time! It is a true pintail shape at 40-inches long and 9.2-inches wide which creates a nice mid ranged size board that is easy to balance and is very sturdy for carves and high speed. It is a taco mold deck and has a mild concave to help grip to your feet. It really is the best all around longboard. It is great for slalom style downhill riding, cruising, and is even great for slides. It has one of the shortest wheelbases of the carver series sector 9 longboards which creates better turning capability.
You can set this longboard up in so many different ways. It really just depends on what you are looking for so I’ll give a few ideas on how to set it up for a few styles of riding. If you are looking for speed, carving, and downhill riding you want the 10″ gullwing charger trucks, some sector 9 platinum abec 9 bearings, and the 69mm slalom style wheels in the red color! If you want to use the sector 9 scarab longboard for a pure cruiser, keep it simple with a standard truck, 64-65mm wheel, and some nice abec 5 bearings. If you want a mix of each get the charger trucks, abec 5 bearings, and the 65mm nineball wheels.
You can set this longboard up in so many different ways. It really just depends on what you are looking for so I’ll give a few ideas on how to set it up for a few styles of riding. If you are looking for speed, carving, and downhill riding you want the 10″ gullwing charger trucks, some sector 9 platinum abec 9 bearings, and the 69mm slalom style wheels in the red color! If you want to use the sector 9 scarab longboard for a pure cruiser, keep it simple with a standard truck, 64-65mm wheel, and some nice abec 5 bearings. If you want a mix of each get the charger trucks, abec 5 bearings, and the 65mm nineball wheels.
Sector 9 Bintang Longboard Review
If you are looking for a surf inspired longboard with lots of flex the sector 9 cosmic series longboards are what you want. The bintang is the original sector 9 cosmic 1 longboard with a new graphic but the same old feel. This board is 38-inches long and 8.5 inches wide and provides lots of flex for smooth flowing turns. It is a great crusier style longboard that is very popular among the college student wanting to cruise the board to and around campus. It has a 25-inch wheelbase which is a mid range size that allows for good manuvering. It is super light-weight as it is pressed with a few very thin layers of maple wood and fiberglass that gives it the flex and strength. The sector 9 bintang wasn’t designed as a carver or downhill style longboard as the flex doesn’t give the rider enough control at high speeds. It does however provide a nice smooth cruiser that is great for sidewalk surfing.
The sector 9 bintang longboard is a good longboard and is a good mid ranged price that usually ranges from $130-$160. You can keep this sector 9 board simple as you don’t need any fancy trucks, wheels or bearings as it truly is just a cruiser longboard. I would recommend a 64-65mm sized wheel and a stanard gullwing mission longboard truck. A nice simple abec 5 bearing will do the trick for a smooth fast ride and also helps to keep the cost down.
The sector 9 bintang longboard is a good longboard and is a good mid ranged price that usually ranges from $130-$160. You can keep this sector 9 board simple as you don’t need any fancy trucks, wheels or bearings as it truly is just a cruiser longboard. I would recommend a 64-65mm sized wheel and a stanard gullwing mission longboard truck. A nice simple abec 5 bearing will do the trick for a smooth fast ride and also helps to keep the cost down.
Sector 9 Luke Longboard Review
The big daddy of all the sector 9 longboards is the luke longboard. It is the largest sector 9 longboard. This thing truly is massive! It is 55-inches long which is nearly 5-foot long! It is also 11-inches wide which gives such a huge base and is the smoothest riding board I have ever been on. I don’t know what it is about this longboard but it seems to turn in such a small circumference and surprises me each time I cruise around on it. The board wasn’t made for carving but truly for sidewalk surfing. It is a great crusing longboard that can get you to your destination very quickly. The best and worst things about this board are the size. It is a good thing because it makes for a stable fast good crusing board. At the same time the large size is a draw back because it isn’t easy to lug around or store once you get to your destination. This board weighs around 15 pounds, so it is good to keep in mind that the large size can be a hassle at times.
Something that I feel makes this board able to turn the way it does is the wheel size. Most people want to throw on a huge wheel for more speed and smoother riding however I think the sector 9 luke longboard should have a smaller wheel nothing larger than 64mm in size. The smaller sized wheel lets you lean into the board and allows the board to turn really sharp. If you put a larger wheel on the board you will have to tighten your trucks and it will take away the turning ability. Gullwing missions are the best fit for this board as they have nice soft bushings that make the turns smooth. A good abec 5 bearing is also a good choice for this board.
Something that I feel makes this board able to turn the way it does is the wheel size. Most people want to throw on a huge wheel for more speed and smoother riding however I think the sector 9 luke longboard should have a smaller wheel nothing larger than 64mm in size. The smaller sized wheel lets you lean into the board and allows the board to turn really sharp. If you put a larger wheel on the board you will have to tighten your trucks and it will take away the turning ability. Gullwing missions are the best fit for this board as they have nice soft bushings that make the turns smooth. A good abec 5 bearing is also a good choice for this board.
Review: Sector 9 Sunset Longboard
The sector 9 sunset bamboo longboard is one of the newest editions to the sector 9 line-up. This board is the most high performance style bamboo longboard made by sector 9. The board is fast, smooth, sharp turning, and highly stable. The deck of the bamboo sunset uses a “W” concave with a mild camber which allows strength and still gives the longboard a little bit of flex. The trucks are top mounted on this board which give it the lowest center of gravity of any of the sector longboards. It is 42 inches long and 9.5 inches wide which is perfect for stability at high speeds and while carving down hills. The wheelbase is around 30 inches long which creates very smooth flowing turns. The nose and tail of the board are tapered to allow for large wheels that can get you over any type of riding surface. A low center of gravity board is very useful as it creates so much more balance on the board and also makes speed wobbles more scarce. It also makes sliding a lot easier as you are so much closer to the ground.
If you’re thinking about getting this sector 9 longboard make sure to set it up for ultimate performance. I would get the 10 inch gullwing charger trucks as the deck was designed perfectly so the trucks will sit flat on the top of the board. Either the sector 9 74mm wheels or some orangatang wheels are a good choice for this board as they will grip the ground and allow for great carves at high speeds. The sector 9 platinum bearings are a perfect fit for this bamboo longboard!
If you’re thinking about getting this sector 9 longboard make sure to set it up for ultimate performance. I would get the 10 inch gullwing charger trucks as the deck was designed perfectly so the trucks will sit flat on the top of the board. Either the sector 9 74mm wheels or some orangatang wheels are a good choice for this board as they will grip the ground and allow for great carves at high speeds. The sector 9 platinum bearings are a perfect fit for this bamboo longboard!
Sector 9 Waimea Bamboo Longboard Review
If you’re looking for a good cruising longboard that is easy to ride, smooth, and can turn great the sector 9 waimea is a great longboard for you! The board is 39.5 inches long and 9.375 inches wide which makes for a very stable ride and makes balancing on the board really easy, even for beginners. It has a “W” concave and a slight camber which adds strength to the board and still allows for a minimal amount of flex. It has a mid-sized wheelbase which is the distance from the front and back trucks which makes for smooth flowing turns. The waimea can even be used to bomb down hills if you really wanted to as it has a carver style shape that allows for good carving.
To maximize your smooth turns on this sector 9 bamboo longboard you should get the gullwing charger trucks as they are great carving trucks and provide more stability than most other longboard trucks. If you are just cruising the board around town and not doing in hill bombing I would recommend some nice 64-70mm sized wheels which will be fast and very smooth riding even on bumpy surfaces. A good bearing like abec 7 or bones reds will allow for easier riding and smoother turning so don’t cut yourself short with a cheap bearing for this board!
To maximize your smooth turns on this sector 9 bamboo longboard you should get the gullwing charger trucks as they are great carving trucks and provide more stability than most other longboard trucks. If you are just cruising the board around town and not doing in hill bombing I would recommend some nice 64-70mm sized wheels which will be fast and very smooth riding even on bumpy surfaces. A good bearing like abec 7 or bones reds will allow for easier riding and smoother turning so don’t cut yourself short with a cheap bearing for this board!
Hybrid Bamboo Skate Longboard
If you love the bamboo style longboards and are looking for a hybrid styled board look no further than the sector 9 laniakea bamboo longboard. This is a great cruiser style longboard that provides a somewhat standard skateboard shape with a tail. The tail makes turning much easier and ollies possible. This board wasn’t designed for carving or high speeds but it is a great board for commuting and also for beginner riders as it is smooth and easy to balance on. It is 36.75 inches long which makes for super sturdy board. It is fully constructed with 7 plys of bamboo wood which give it just a little bit of flex when riding.
This is one of the sector 9 longboards that doesn’t need any of the fancy components as it really is a true cruiser board. You can put on a standard style skate truck to keep the cost minimal with a smaller sized wheel from 60-65mm in size. If you are want to be able to cruise at faster speeds just get an upgraded bearing like some bones reds or something comparable.
This is one of the sector 9 longboards that doesn’t need any of the fancy components as it really is a true cruiser board. You can put on a standard style skate truck to keep the cost minimal with a smaller sized wheel from 60-65mm in size. If you are want to be able to cruise at faster speeds just get an upgraded bearing like some bones reds or something comparable.
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