How a drop deck is measured or SHOULD be measured?
Hi all,
It's half a query and half a statement,
i'm startin to look for a drop down or wedge deck so i'm checkin what size deck i need.
Now most top mounts you get length,width,W/B and nose,tail so you know or can
visualise what it all looks like and you know wether it will fit your feet/style.
Drops/Wedges still give a W/B but that dont mean squat if your losing 2 or 3 or 4 inches
(depends on angle of drop) to the drop/wedge!
So how do i know how much "usable" standing platform (bottom of drop to bottom of drop)
a board has?
I see the specs on all these different decks,
evo, demonseed,nemesis,chinook,kebbek's there all sort of close to each other,
but dont have a clue how long the "true" standing platform of the deck is.
Is there like a rough calculation or average loss of deck length per wedge/drop?
Any suggestions?
I wanna play at Newtons!
DaBear.
It's half a query and half a statement,
i'm startin to look for a drop down or wedge deck so i'm checkin what size deck i need.
Now most top mounts you get length,width,W/B and nose,tail so you know or can
visualise what it all looks like and you know wether it will fit your feet/style.
Drops/Wedges still give a W/B but that dont mean squat if your losing 2 or 3 or 4 inches
(depends on angle of drop) to the drop/wedge!
So how do i know how much "usable" standing platform (bottom of drop to bottom of drop)
a board has?
I see the specs on all these different decks,
evo, demonseed,nemesis,chinook,kebbek's there all sort of close to each other,
but dont have a clue how long the "true" standing platform of the deck is.
Is there like a rough calculation or average loss of deck length per wedge/drop?
Any suggestions?
I wanna play at Newtons!
DaBear.
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Permalink Reply by Robbo on
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WB will always be the same regardless of where the drop occurs, also you would be unlikely on a speedboard to run with your feet over the trucks either way. When a drop board is measured it is done from tip to tip in a straight line so 42" might really be 45"
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jacko on -
i think he's talking about the standing platform, and yes that is a big question that should be answered with giving specs... take the evo compared to the omni, they are both kinda similar boards in shape size and wb but the omni has a longer 'standing platform' than the evo... more room to put your feet... like the demonseed has a really big 'standing platform' because it is a big board... but then you take those project speedboards, and although they have the right characteristics of a speedboard as far as wheelbase and length is concerned the actual 'standing platform' is rather small. this is because the actual 'drop' of the board is pretty long and gradual, shortening the space you have to play around with while riding....
i guess the only way to figure it out is by taking the measurements of the boards then looking at the pictures and try to determine where the 'drop' is and do a scale drawing and measure the 'standing platform' based off your diagram...
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My point was that where you stand on a platform is similar to where you would stand on a top mount. Either way the more standing pan the better
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ASRA AdminPermalink Reply by Bugs on -
Yep, the size of the standing platform can be quite independent of the wheelbase. The Evo has a relatively small standing platform for it's wheelbase. The Rayne Nemesis and the Glyde dropdown have a really big standing platform for their wheelbase.
And the FSU dropdown has a different style altogether - the drop is so gradual that it's part of the standing platform - almost like rocker.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by DA BEAR on -
Jacko's spot on, i'd like to know how big the standing platform is, i've tried a chinook and it feels ok,
but what else is that size?
Robbo, with my TS, Hybrid, ditchpig, pool board and longboard i'm over/nearly over both trucks,
but i figure i'll be a few inches,inside of both trucks on a drop or wedge. (how many thats the ?)
Wayne.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Fitz on -
Like you observed lowered decks put your stance well behind the front truck.
For speedboarding this can work in your favour. This reduces the leverage making for a slower more gradual turn. This setup usually accomodates a softer bushing setup for the front.
Whereas a topmount speedboard you're gonna have you foot right on/just behind the deckbolts. This setup requires a stiffer setup to avoid oversteer issues at speed.
I went though 4 different speedboards before I found my calling in the Demonseed. I was able to ride very fast with all 4 decks but the DS had all of what I required being a tall bastard. Having said that I also rode alot of other peoples boards aswell before buying.
-I didn't like the big drop transition of an evo (most people love it cause it helps their tuck with the rear gas pedal)
-31"wb dropthru's meant I'd touch the rear wheels in a dropknee turn (I have a wide stance because of my height)
-top mounts gave me sore legs when I wanted to footbrake (If ever) and made it harder to slide comfortably being higher up.
there are trucks nowdays like kaha's and smokies which suit topmounts with low axle hieght though.
Indy 215's when setup correctly can be perfect for topmounts and take on any speed you throw at em.
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