Insect skateboards

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sat May 29, 2004 4:41 pm

I recieved my Insect GS City Bomber this week. Steve Hopper did a great job on designing this board. I first tried this board at G4 Vlad was kind enough to let me ride his board. I was stoked after riding it. As soon as I got home I emailed Steve and let him know I wanted one. The board is a stiff flex, the camber is perfect. I set the board up with Tracker RT-S front Bones Blue bushings and RT-X back with a Radikal clear bushing and a bones blue. 3DM Avalons 86 duro Mango front and Avalon 78 duro blueberry in the back. Oust Moc 9s bearings. This board can be pumped effortlessly. This board is one of my favorite rides. Check it out dudes. Eddy Texas Outlaws

Steve Hopper · Post by **Steve Hopper** » Sat May 29, 2004 9:22 pm

Thanks Eddy!

This model will be added to the web site shortly but is available now at <a href="mailto:info@insectskateboards.com">sales@insectskateboards.com</a>.

For those of you who haven't seen one... it goes a little sumpin' like this...

<img src="http://www.insectskateboards.com/images/NCDSA_GS_ad.jpg">

Adam Trahan · Post by **Adam Trahan** » Sun May 30, 2004 3:45 am

TANGENT:Remember how much fun it was to pump around on the (old) Z-Flex fiberglass rocker boards? [...if you had one or can remember]

Maybe make that board a tad wider, more tail and nose, turn it upside down...

I think that is what I would like, a flat "kick" from the rocker. The new metal Seismics would replace my split axle Gullwings.

Ahh, never mind {the bollocks}

Steve Hopper · Post by **Steve Hopper** » Sun May 30, 2004 4:55 am

Funny you should say this! There have been quite a few requests for a rockered board in this size (roughly). No promises, but if the interest level is there, it <i>could</i> become a reality.

I don't want to start an online discussion as a rockered Insect board doesn't yet exist, but anyone interested can <a href="mailto:steve@insectskateboards.com">email their thoughts</a> on the subject.

Thanks,

Steve

Steve Hopper · Post by **Steve Hopper** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:20 am

I'm proud to announce the launch of the new Insect Skateboards web site! All 5 models are now available online! Slalom boards, longboards, and the sweet spots in between. Full specifications available on the <a href="http://www.insectskateboards.com" target="newwindow">Insect web site</a>.
Please <a href="mailto:info@insectskateboards.com?subject=slalomskateboarder inquiry">contact us</a> for more info or click the photo below to go to the site.

Thanks,

Steve

32" GS/City Bomber | 36" Dragonfly | 44" Big Bug | 40" Pintail | 34" Cutaway...
<a href="http://www.insectskateboards.com" target="newwindow"><img src="http://www.insectskateboards.com/images ... t.jpg"></a>

Ben Chapman · Post by **Ben Chapman** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 4:12 pm

I just got a dragonfly at breck and have yet to set it up but it looks nice

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:15 pm

Who got a Dragon fly at Breck?

Don't forget I've got Seismics and Cambrias for your sister.

Joe

Ben Chapman · Post by **Ben Chapman** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:07 pm

well my sister got it but she probably wont set it up for awhile so ill just set it up for her . . . . and ride it

Rich Stephens · Post by **Rich Stephens** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 4:30 am

Am I reading correctly that the smallest deck has a 25" wheelbase? They sure look nice but I'm wondering if that's too big a step up from my 20"(?) wheelbase on my turner gs/hybrid that has been my first and only slalom deck so far. Any feedback on that guys? Heck, maybe I should just get the Dragonfly and consider it my "longboard"...

p.s. Steve, if I weigh 150lbs. shoud I request a lighter flex or is the standard ok for that weight?

Ben Chapman · Post by **Ben Chapman** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:09 pm

im going to do the same with my . . . uhh my sisters insect . . . consider it my longboard

Steve Hopper · Post by **Steve Hopper** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:19 am

Ben,

Stealing your sister's Dragonfly is the only reasonable course of action in this situation!

How's the custom Unlimited working out for you?

Rich,

Yes. The Insect GS wheelbase is just a hair under 25" (inner hole to inner hole). That makes it 27.25" axle to axle with Seismics. It's certainly a much longer wheelbase than your Turner, but as you can see on this forum, it's a pumping machine.

If you want to try one out, we'll build it to your weight. At 150lbs, I'd recommend a softer flex. Let me know and we'll work out the details. But the Dragonfly does make an excellent pumping longboard. It can also be drilled for D.C. Outlaw Longboard Slalom competition if that turns your crank.

More questions? Feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:steve@insectskateboards.com">steve@insectskateboards.com</a>.

Thanks,

Steve

Ben Chapman · Post by **Ben Chapman** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 4:39 pm

The unlimited was alittle soft so its my sisters now. But gareth let me try out on of his unlimiteds which i rode yesterday and it very nice.

thanks,
ben

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