Foam versus Ply

[Carsten Pingel]

I also used to skate slalom in "surfstance". My feet are size US12 !!! )
I hit every cone with my heel !
Now I skate with my feet standing in "riding direction", like standing on a mono ski, and it works perfectly !

[Vlad Popov]

Foam decks usually have cap construction. The cap stores and releases energy better then the sandwich. Many people like snappy boards.

Point your feet forward to avoid hitting cones.

[Carsten Pingel]

So you don't need a deck !!
Just put the trucks under the soles of your shoes......! kind of Roller Skating Slalom Shoes (RSSS)

[Frank Petronio]

Anyone want to explain why an expensive foam core deck is better than a moderately priced wood deck?

And, for comic relief, I have size 16 feet. Does anybody run slalom with such big dogs? How do you fit on those dinky 8.5 inch boards?

Cheers