The Ride
Light, quick and agile. A maneuverable and pumpable board with strong surf roots.
The flex of the board works synergistically with the Trackers. While intended as
a soulful and aggressive commuter board, this puppy can hold its own on a hill if
carved hard and is light enough to be carried back up or just about anywhere.
Perfect for commuting around town, bank, pool riding, parking garages, and of course
pedestrian slalom.
Construction
Made from the same snowboard construction as the Vanguard. Epoxy
and Triaxle fiberglass sandwich a vert-lam Oak core, pressed into concave and convex cambers. A functional shape virtually eliminates wheel bite and enhances flex.
Tail: Full carbon sheet laid up diagonally so as to stiffen the tail without stiffening the center of the deck. The top of the deck features a dense angled polyethylene foam kicktail to improve functionality without compromising flex or weight. Replacement tails available.
Flex
Currently available in Medium and Stiffer. The Stiffer is recommended for riders over 180lbs or for those who like tighter trucks and stiffer rebound from the deck.
Trucks
Tracker RTS 139s. The Medium Fish comes with specially configured Light yellow Stimulator bushings, while the Stiffer Fish is configured with the Medium green Stimulator bushings.
Both stable and quick turning (these trucks are a staple in the Slalom scene), the specially configured beefy Stimulators spring you out of turns for a really lively feel and great pumping. Retain energy as you turn tight corners and weave through obstacles.
Wheels
Kryptonic Route 70s, 70mm, 78a
While these are fast, versatile, and grippy, we recommend finding the most appropriate wheel for your riding style. Go harder, double radius, and smaller for park riding and sliding.
Bearings
Terminator II Pro Gold Abec 5.
Fast.
Additional setup options
Play around with kingpin tightness to adjust the looseness of the trucks. There are three durometer Stimulators available and we also recommend Bones Hardcore Bushings. Stiffer rear trucks can be achieved by wedging the rear truck (thick side of wedge towards the back). Conversely, you can dewedge the front truck.
*Riding Tips
Be aware of the potential for foot bite. To avoid contact between foot and wheel in a tight turn, place feet an inch or two in front of or behind the trucks. Skate hard and enjoy. Repeat as often as necessary.
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