Feedback on Seismic??
has anyone had a seismic board e.g the templefish?
how would you rate?
worth buying?
wheel bite or anyother general info that should be known?
i've been looking at them a fair bit, and they keep getting more and more tempting to buy.
but still haven't ridden one.
cheers
how would you rate?
worth buying?
wheel bite or anyother general info that should be known?
i've been looking at them a fair bit, and they keep getting more and more tempting to buy.
but still haven't ridden one.
cheers
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by sean meaney on -
i had a set of their trucks for a while, they are defs a interesting truck, i quite liked my set but had no real reason to own a set other then they where fun to muck around on and ride to and from school/uni they are a pain to change springs with but other then that they where a good truck that pumps like a dream
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Permalink Reply by leighgriffiths on
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he's talkin about the boards saun.
i always thought they looked pretty cool as well, but never found any decent reviews on them. i wouldn't risk wasting the money on them personally, which is why i never bought one.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Dani on -
haha Sean, you have to read the post BEFORE you answer.
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Permalink Reply by jason treloar on
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dani you took the words right out of my mouth
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jacko on -
i havent presonally ridden the templefish, but there is one at the shop and i have stood on it. I have also ridden the trucks before and they are interesting. If your looking at them as possible 'downhill' trucks keep looking. they are just carving trucks, not built for super high speeds. They have an interesting amount of lean, very surfy feeling. They take a lot of lean to get the maximum turn but they are very responsive. They also take a bit of time to tinker with if you dont like they way they feel but once you get em dailed just leave em be and rip around.
i'd say the temple fish is more of an alternative cruiser/carver board. got two kicks so you can even bust out your street action or rock the bowls if you want but they pretty much come set up to carve and pump down your street. would be quite cool for commuting as the trucks are very nimble, and they usually come set up 'slalom style' with the front truck having more steer than the back, that will also keep the tail from sliding out unexpectedly when pumping hard.
the construction is strong and light, with a nice finish. got the clear grip tape on the top and it really brings out the bamboo, and going off the one we have at the shop, no-wheel bite. we set it up just like on the seismic website.
Personally i'd prefer a longboard with reverse kingpin trucks and o-tang (because i love going fast and getting sideways) but i wouldn't mind having one of these boards in my quiver just for cruising around on, nice little package.
so i guess its up to you man, any board is worth buying it all depends if your gonna like it or not. remember you can always sell it if you dont like it. although if you do get it you will have a very unique board in your quiver
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Ian Coggan on -
thanks man, nah not for speed man, thats what my jimZ are for.
sweet as man, shall come down to the shop soon.
cheers man.
Jacko said:i havent presonally ridden the templefish, but there is one at the shop and i have stood on it. I have also ridden the trucks before and they are interesting. If your looking at them as possible 'downhill' trucks keep looking. they are just carving trucks, not built for super high speeds. They have an interesting amount of lean, very surfy feeling. They take a lot of lean to get the maximum turn but they are very responsive. They also take a bit of time to tinker with if you dont like they way they feel but once you get em dailed just leave em be and rip around.
i'd say the temple fish is more of an alternative cruiser/carver board. got two kicks so you can even bust out your street action or rock the bowls if you want but they pretty much come set up to carve and pump down your street. would be quite cool for commuting as the trucks are very nimble, and they usually come set up 'slalom style' with the front truck having more steer than the back, that will also keep the tail from sliding out unexpectedly when pumping hard.
the construction is strong and light, with a nice finish. got the clear grip tape on the top and it really brings out the bamboo, and going off the one we have at the shop, no-wheel bite. we set it up just like on the seismic website.
Personally i'd prefer a longboard with reverse kingpin trucks and o-tang (because i love going fast and getting sideways) but i wouldn't mind having one of these boards in my quiver just for cruising around on, nice little package.
so i guess its up to you man, any board is worth buying it all depends if your gonna like it or not. remember you can always sell it if you dont like it. although if you do get it you will have a very unique board in your quiver
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Toby on -
theres always the S9 ala moana
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ASRA AdminPermalink Reply by Bugs on -
I'm an old-time Seismic fan, at least as far as their trucks are concerned (I know nothing about the decks).
The trucks have a fantastically precise, direct feel to them. They have massive lean and are very very carvy. They'd be good as urban carving trucks; pinpoint caving, very slalom-like and maneouverable. Possibly not so good for the sort of freerding/sliding that's common these days, especially with their slalom style setup with the back truck set up with less turn than the front truck; that gives you extra grip in turns at the expense of slideability.
They're not especially low trucks, and they can't be dropped through. You'll be up fairly high, with lots of grip and leverage.
They'll be fine at moderate speeds (<45km/h?), which is just about everywhere except a seriously big hill.
If you're keen for a setup that can carve reasonable hills, as well as pump the flatland, I'd recommend them.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Shane on
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since you're a fan, mind if i pick your brain? sorry if this should be on another thread but since this one is rolling along, could i ask a lil on the trucks? (yes, redundant questions, i know)
i'm looking around for trucks for a homemade board, topmounted.
was considering seismics, 180's maybe? I like running fairly large wheels, and idk how the wheel bite might play in.
but simply in terms of ride, how would 180s feel?
if its just for running around the city, double 45*s? how would that feel? i'm used to riding lose symmetrical setups.
and lastly spring tensions. =S i'm 60 kgs.
thx.
Bugs said:I'm an old-time Seismic fan, at least as far as their trucks are concerned (I know nothing about the decks).
The trucks have a fantastically precise, direct feel to them. They have massive lean and are very very carvy. They'd be good as urban carving trucks; pinpoint caving, very slalom-like and maneouverable. Possibly not so good for the sort of freerding/sliding that's common these days, especially with their slalom style setup with the back truck set up with less turn than the front truck; that gives you extra grip in turns at the expense of slideability.
They're not especially low trucks, and they can't be dropped through. You'll be up fairly high, with lots of grip and leverage.
They'll be fine at moderate speeds (<45km/h?), which is just about everywhere except a seriously big hill.
If you're keen for a setup that can carve reasonable hills, as well as pump the flatland, I'd recommend them.
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ASRA AdminPermalink Reply by Bugs on -
To imagine what Seismics feel like, imagine a really loose truck that you can lean all the way over with little effort, but while it's lent over it's wanting to snap back to centre. Hard to imagine, because urethane bushings just don't work like that.
45 all-round is fine, but 30 at the back might be good on a shorter wheelbase deck to get a bit more stability. If you get 30s you'll probably need stiffer springs in them as you have a lot more leverage over the 30s compared to the 45s.
For springs, check the Seismic website - they have a chart telling you what springs to go with what body weight. Don't go too stiff on the springs, especially if you're just cruising around. The pre-load on the springs can be adjusted, so you can tighten/loosen your trucks much the same as with regular trucks, and if that adjustment isn't enough, you can put in harder/softer springs ($$).
If it's a topmount without wheel cutouts you'll probably get wheelbite because of the way these things turn so deep.
They're a bit like a precision truck - there's no slop at all in them.
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