Real R1 Construction Decks

Real Skateboards has the R1 construction decks that have more pop and keep it longer. Here's a quick video of the Nashua Guys terrorizing the park while testing out a New Real R1 Deck...also check out Eastern Boarder's SK8 NERD for more video reviews testing and skate knowhow. They aint much for words... but the skating is pretty sick.

The new Deluxe Fall catalog is up and running, check it out here at dlxsf.com. Each Deluxe company (Real, Spitfire, Krooked, Antihero & Thunder) got a heavy batch of new deck graphics...my favorite is the AntiHero HEAVY METAL Tees.

Video Review: DC Smith & Pure

DC Review - Smith 2.0 and Pure Slim from Eastern Boarder on Vimeo.

Dave Begonis and Kevin Leslie were both given the chance recently to try out some DC Shoes. Above is some footage they got while testing out the shoes and some of their thoughts on how the shoes skated and how well they held up. Both Kevin and Dave have been skating a lot of vulcanized shoes lately. The Smith 2.0 and Pure Slim feature a TPR wrap cup sole construction which is a cup sole with a side wrap with the look and flick feel of a vulcanized sole. They agreed the shoes were a little stiff out of the box but broke in quickly. Once broken in they found the shoes still grippy and slightly more supportive than a traditional Vulcanized shoe. Dave got in a lot of skating and put the "Super Suede" to the test. The shoes held up well and after 10 or 11 solid days of skating the DC "pill grip" tread pattern wasn't even starting to wear down and some of the stitching on the toe was just starting wear through. Overall they seemed to think they were solid clean looking shoes that held up well. We have the same Pure Slims that Dave tried out in stock at the store as well as the Pure and Pure XE in a couple color options.

Tester: Thunder Trucks

	Eastern boarder and Escobar Productions present another product trial video. Dana Savard Slays with the very light, Thunder Hollow Lights. Enjoy. filmed and edited by eric escobar.

Tester Nike Tre AD

	Escobar productions and Eastern Boarder bring to you another Sk8nerd Product trial Video. This time George Escobar slays in a fresh ass pair of Blue and Orange Nike Zoom A.D's. A big thanks to Eastern Boarder for the opportunity and Nike SB for the product. enjoy viewing.

Emerica Reynolds Cruiser

	If you want board feel but don't want to destroy your feet when land primo, this might be the perfect compromise. Low profile but packed with G2 gel. Right out of the box ready to go. Click either shoe to check them in the wEBstore. For more information about the technology in the footwear from Emerica, Etnies, and ES check out the lab over at SoleTec.

This Video from Dwindle shows the complete process in building a Dwindle skateboard starting from harvesting the right tree, to pressing and drilling each individual boards. It is here via youtube, but if you want the real hi-res version goto dwindle.com. Dwindle is creating some of the best and forward skateboards, We can only hope this video makes other woodshops step up their game. CONCLUSION: Dwindle makes each board exactly to spec, therefore if you skate a 7.7 Haslam, every single one of them will be the same as the last. SK8NERD:1121.20008 Dwindle Products are available at the wEBstore. They make Almost, Blind, Enjoi and Darkstar Boards.

Testing: Real Bomber Decks

In this Test Lab We set the lab Rats ot to test some of the new Real decks, All the decks skated have the new R1 rebound construction, and the new Real Bomber construction. The R1 is a new construction from Real it add 2x bands for smooth and constant concave, it is layed in cross band construction, so it add to the stiffness and life of each deck. The Real Bomber Series has R1 and is beefed up with thicker plys of wood, there is still 7 but each ply is thicker than normal, adding much needed stregnth. For the heavy footed skaters. Colin skates a Bomber in this video, see how it holds up. CONCLUSION: The Lab Rats seem pretty satisfied they skated each board into the ground. Stay Tuned For more videos, testing and specs. SK8NERD:1028.20008