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mathewb80
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Postby mathewb80 » Thu May 15, 2014 9:30 pm
Hi everyone!
For two years now, I ride with a custom board. It is beautiful but, I begin to understand its limits!
I would like yo change with a pro model!! I'm aware of several models and at the end, I would have focused on the Naish Monarch and the North Team Series.
I've got several questions:
1. According to you what is the best freestyle board? (wide open to considering others!!)
2. Why there is so much difference in price between North and Naish? which is the best?
Thanks!
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AdrenalinDriven
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Postby AdrenalinDriven » Fri May 16, 2014 3:30 am
North is expensive because it's North.
Monarch is a pretty good board.
I like the Cabrinha Signature XCaliber. Have ridden 135, 138, and 141 and all of them are fantastic. Stiff, big pop, and smooth landings for a flat board.
Check out the Axis Limited and the Crazyfly pro tour as well. Carbon is the way to go for freestyle. It's rigid so it gives you more stiffness and rebound meaning a higher pop. It's also super strong and very light - hence the increase in price. Good luck with your new board - whatever you choose!
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Postby Jbrook » Fri May 16, 2014 3:36 am
If you get a chance try the Carved Imperator 5, I have tried alot of boards this one sold me in 1 tack. I live in NE Brazil I ride alot.
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sijandy
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Postby sijandy » Fri May 16, 2014 7:07 am
Jbrook wrote:If you get a chance try the Carved Imperator 5, I have tried alot of boards this one sold me in 1 tack. I live in NE Brazil I ride alot.
holy shit, 1300euros for a board is insane. Is it laminated with bull spunk or something? mental.
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Postby g0nz0 » Fri May 16, 2014 8:24 am
Are you riding with straps or boots? If boots then the team series or something like the Airush Livewire maybe?
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