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Review on ๐ŸŽ‹ Pop, Strength, and Sustainability ว€ Bamboo Skateboards Blank Skateboard Deck by Robert Tirona

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for 95% of riders

There may be a small handful of skaters that would be better off with a solid maple board. Maybe those who are very heavy and are looking for less flexibility? Maybe someone slipping on a really rough surface? The bamboo board is a bit softer on the bottom so it will scratch but I guess it's just cosmetic. Personally, I don't even pay attention to the bottom of my board because I tear it up after a day on any board (maple or not) - skateboards are meant to be scratched and mangled. As long as it doesn't break, I'm fine. But for the vast majority of drivers, it's perfect. If you are a beginner there is absolutely no reason why these bamboo boards won't work for you. Some have mentioned that these boards are more concave but I just love it. When a manufacturer starts making different levels of concave, a larger group of people will like it. I guess some people prefer almost no concave like on a 1980's board, but to each their own. I also prefer a little more flex to reduce impact when not landing on the bolt. If you're landing on bolts most of the time, I don't see how this board would feel any different when landing. Let's face it: 80% of real riders land nothing! It's silly to think that any kind of gear will prevent her from becoming the next Ryan Sheckler. These bamboo boards are basically the same as any maple board. It's definitely not a sketchy frame like a cheap Walmart board.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Negative