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peppermint rhino · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 57

I'm still not completely sold on a flat surfaced board. I think the concave on the my pulse V2.0 really helps me pump so I'm not sure how well I'd fare with something that has 0 concave.

samhell · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 66 Location: San Diego, CA USA

A lot of people can't even imagine riding a flat board...
It's OK.. Choices are free...
I personally can't stand even a little bit of concave for
extended periods of time..
As far as pumpability goes, I can pump just effortless
on my flat boards as I can on a concave deck.
I think you'd be surprised after a day of riding a
GTCPLDP, supreme comfort and powerful pumping..
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Shaine · Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Posts: 33 Location: TriCities, WA

IMO seems there's more of a sense of security for some when riding concave. I personally have never had a problem with flat decks even when sliding. Unless you ride tight trucks (don't), there's enough board tilt & grip to lock you in.

peppermint rhino · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 57

samhell · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 66 Location: San Diego, CA USA

Cool man, if you're ever in the SD area, hit me up and
you can ride a GTCPLDP for the day.... Very Happy

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johnxyz · Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 2

Total noob but love the look of these new Galac LDP decks.

Question: Do the decks come pre-drilled w/. angled holes? If not how the heck would you line up the bolt through the angled risers and finally into the Bennett or Tracker base plate?

Is the bolt at a stressed angle? Is the lock nut not flush with the baseplate? I haven't read anything about this and its difficult to tell from the photos?

Also with the routed out wheel wells front and rear on the Deluxe model - is wheel bite completely eliminated?

Are Khiro's considered the best supplier of the wedge risers? Do you prefer a full riser or just thoses side track types? Hard soft or combo?

Before I purchase I just want to understand how to install the unique LDP set-up. I have read and done searches. Thanks a lot.

LDPanda · Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 418 Location: Seattle, WA

1. To my knowledge, all manufacturers drill their holes straight, not angled. When you add wedges, yes, you will change the way the bolt sits slightly but it isnt normally a problem. Usually, the bolts will bend slightly with use and conform to the shape of the wedging. You *could* drill out your holes slightly larger or slightly angled to reduce the bending but i wouldnt suggest it, the bolts bend just fine (usually, sometimes the heads pop off if you tighten them down too much or too soon).

2. Wheel bite is a culmination of several factors: truck type, bushings, wheel size, wedging, risers, etc. Nearly any deck will still have the potential for wheel bite but the cutouts give an extra 1/4 inch where you need it. I havent tried the deluxe model but I imagine if youre using a pretty standard setup then wheel bite wouldnt be a problem. Id also imagine that if you put 97mm flywheels on your bennett with white khiros, you could still get bite.

3. The khiro wedge kit is an awesome deal. You will have tons of options and enough risers for several boards. Moreover, unlike most other wedges, the 'skinny' end of the khiro wedges are quite short, allowing you to add lots of wedging without adding lots of height. Id say its a safe investment for any level of experience. I prefer a soft wedge (80a) with 15* rail wedges for a total of around 21* but its really a matter of personal preference.

egret · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 84

The Galac LDP is also the widest of the LDP boards and that adds tonte comfort. Your feet feel no edges, at least for a size 11.5 shoe. Very good yet overlooked feature, IMO.

johnxyz · Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 2

Thanks LDPanda and egret - spot on info - really helpful.

If I were to put a Bennett 6.0 on the frt. of an LDP deck which Tracker model or other brand truck model would mate well with it for the rear? Does anyone ever use a pair of Bennetts on an LDP deck or is that just not advised? Thanks again

LDPanda · Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 418 Location: Seattle, WA

Two bennetts is generally not advised (for LDP). It makes for a tight turning, carvy, fun ride but you lose a lot of efficiency for pumping. The bennett 6.0 seems to pair well with the tracker rt-s 149mm or the seismic 155mm stable turn. A randal 150 would be the right size as well but it seems harder to get the angles right with randals.