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pavedwave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1120 Location: seattle wa usa

They've learned a few things over the years at rollsrolls. I'm sure that rider input was pretty unanimous -- the carbon rollsrolls has great qualities, being lightweight and waterproof, but the downside is a metallic, stiff ride, that over the seriously long haul can take a toll on the feet and body.

I will always hang onto my CF rolls, as long as I live in the Pacific NorthWET, but this board does look smooth...

An interesting parallel is Subsonic's Cobra deck. The Portland Pusher series of races, organized by Josh Burt, was the main impetus for Scott designing this deck. These races go on rain or shine, and promptly. Josh gives no leeway for kids waking up late and groggily marching up to the start line. At 9 a.m., the race is ON, and usually the first hill will wakes you up real fast.

This board was actually out on the market before the Rolls Woody, though I think the final shaping is still in evolution. This one is still on the "Futures" section of subsonicskateboards.com.

edp_swakakin · Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 189

I know I said I would never push in the rain again but that new RollsRolls looks pretty sweet...

A.G. · Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 7

can you slide with it?

pavedwave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1120 Location: seattle wa usa

i have, but not intentionally Shocked

gboom · Joined: 29 May 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Vancouver WA

JP, have your feet gotten a hold of one of the woodies? Did I see right that it looked like a vlam in an ealier photo...I can't tell from the above photo?
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pavedwave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1120 Location: seattle wa usa

I haven't tried one out yet, though I've read some review that the vibration dampening is far better (go figure)

Didn't notice whether an earlier one might be v-lam, but it does seem like their shape has become a little less "dropped" than the first proto pic (which I can't find anymore...) in fact they look a bit more like the subsonic now Exclamation

A.G. · Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 7

That is a nice looking board. Cobra!!! It's like you don't want to race that person he or she has a.... CobrAAA!

Winnersh · Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 38 Location: Berkshire, England

I'm trying to get my hands on a loaner for the upcomming Ultraskate.

I'm lucky enough to have ridden this board. The stereotypical view of German engineering rings true here.

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Winnersh · Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 38 Location: Berkshire, England