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blake · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 198 Location: Seattle

So i was thinking about how all the LDP Boards i have ridden feel different. And i wanted to hear your ideas or reviews of the ones you have tried.

the one i really want to hear about are the Walkabout never tried it. but just say your feelings about any, be it roggs, roe, subsonic, LBL, galac, or even not an LDP specific board.

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LDPanda · Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 415 Location: Seattle, WA

REALLY briefly, here are my impressions (of the ones ive spent any real time on)

Roggs: Construction feels a bit cheap, but its less expensive than the others so go figure. The "built in" grip is really grippy but would have to be sanded off to replace. Its a lightweight deck with a less 'snappy' flex than some of the others.

Subsonic: A true work masterwork of craftsmanship and beauty. If you want the 'prettiest' ldp deck, you can go wrong with a pulse. Each one is custom made for the rider so the flex is hard to pin down. Mine is very stiff because i ordered it that way. Keep in mind that you have the option of the flatter version 1 or the steeper concave/cambered version 2.

Roe: I havent spent as much time on the Mermaid as the others, but i feel that it has the best flex, its snappy and responsive. Now that theyre being carried by a reliable retailer, id say its a much better buy than a few months ago.