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Arbor Longboards: Bamboo Blunt,
January 6, 2009
By Sk8tlife
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"I've been skating since I was ten and have never really had the drive to learn crazy tricks. In my mind, the perfect day out skating was just a cruise around town.
So, when my friend form California told me about longboarding, I said "Heck, why not?"
I did my research, and found the Arbor Blunt. I bought one and gave it a try.
At nearly 44" this board is a heavy weight. The front end is fat, which adds a great sense of control. The deck is concave, allowing a great range of motion for such a large board. I choose Randal R-II trucks, which are great for high-speed manuverability. I suggest ABEC 7 bearings, although my ABEC 5 bearings work wonderfully.
All I can say is "WOW!" The ride is smooth, and turning is a breeze. Now, a board this size can't dart in and out of sharp turns, but you can glide around sweeping curves with perfect control.
The only downside to this board is its size. Along with the heavy duty Randal R-II trucks and 65 mm Sector 9 wheels, this is not a street skate. Pushing this bad boy down town isn't ideal, but if you want a smooth, and easy down-hill ride you should consider the Arbor Blunt."
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