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Landyachtz Evo deck |
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No one knows skateboards better than Bud Stratford of Concrete Wave, one of the world's leading skate magazines. We asked him to put together five dream rigs. Here they are. Click to view Top 5 Skateboards.
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Best for Speed (Landyachtz Evo deck) |
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 A Landyachtz Evo deck set up with Randal DH trucks, and Abec 11 Flywheels equals the most potent downhill speed machine available at any price, anywhere. The Evo deck is, at first sight, a rather peculiar platform, with its small, flat ends and low-slung central floor. |
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This lowered centre platform is where you place your feet, which puts you just an inch or two above the ground at all times- far, far lower than any other skateboard on the market. It does seem a little disconcerting at first, until you ride it; then it becomes a scream. |
Low Rider |
 With a lowered centre of gravity - especially, in relation to the trucks- you get the benefit of increased stability at all speeds - sometimes, speeds that you would have never dreamed of attaining.
The advantages of this are priceless. This deck, simply put, opens up the floodgates of what is possible to achieve on a skateboard, in terms of terminal velocity. The only question is how far do you want to take it, and how much speed can you stomach? |
Super Stability |
 With such a specialised deck, specialised trucks and wheels are extremely important, if not mandatory. The Randal DH trucks are optimised- just as the deck is - for stability at all speeds, while the humongous Abec 11 Flywheels (They come in a variety of sizes, all the way up to 97mm!) ensure that you keep that speed, and keep it in control with superior grip at all times.
The only decks faster than the Landyachtz Evo are the Landyachtz DH Race deck (largely intended for professional racers), and the heftily-priced, extremely lightweight, foam-and-composite Landyachtz Carbon Fibre Evo. |
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Typical Prices - £95-$115 / $180-$215 |
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