Posts : 1986 Join date : 2012-05-17 Age : 36 Location : Newcastle, UK Companies : Mars Hill Fingerboarding Setup : Compiny 33.5 Final Test Deck
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Subject: Compiny Decks 33.5 Mold Review Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:33 pm
Compiny Fingerboards 33.5mm Deck
About Me
I've been fingerboarding since late November 2011, and in this time have tried a good variety of decks in all shapes and sizes. My main set up is a Blosom 32.5mm with BRTs and Oaks, and Ace V2.
First Impressions
The deck came in a bubble mailer, as is fairly normal for air freight of that size, and was packaged in a zip lock bag with a handwritten cardboard label stapled to the top. This detailed the size and bottom ply. Also included was a sheet of the New Foamy G, a second deck (which I'll talk a little about later) and a letter explaining the second deck, and thanking me. Upon first inspection I was overjoyed. The deck is huge (it is, after all, a full 1mm wider than a Blosom), the bottom ply is lovely and the shape is very nice. I did, however, notice that the holes towards the tail are a little skew.
Craftsmanship
The craftsmanship on this dec has it's highs and lows. As I said before the holes at the back of the board are skew, meaning the truck is tilted slightly when set up. The holes at the top of the deck are also slightly off cent, but are straight. This said, the rounding is very good, the shape is symmetrical and the plys very well pressed. Perhaps the deck could do with a layer or two more lacquer, but that might just be personal opinion. Countersinks are great, and overall the craftsmanship is great. It is also very important to note that since relieving this deck Oliver has changed the way he drills his holes, so the latest batches of decks looks to have MUCH better holes placement. One thing I do have to mention; the second deck (the last of a test bunch he threw my way as an extra) did have some lacquer drips. The review deck had none of these, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Performance
I set the deck up with Foamy G, china trucks with rip tuning on the front and No Logo on the rear, and Sow S1s with washers.
Note; in the video I actually misunderstood Oliver's letter. I thought the test deck was actually the review deck. The trucks were off centre, the holes were awful, but it was STILL a wonderful deck to ride. The wheels are FF G7Ds and the tuning is No Logo betas on the bottoms of both trucks, and rip on the top of both. The photos at the end, however, A&E all of the review deck. Moral of the story? Don't open review decks in bed.
Lets be honest, if you don't like a 32mm deck, don't buy this. But if you do like wider decks, the Compiny gives you that little bit more bang for your buck, especially for anybody who wants to get really anal about finger positioning. Like I said before this deck is the last to be made with the old method of drilling, so holes on the new models should be absolutely fine and for $12 (I think), these are looking to be a steal. Customer service seems to be great as well; on hearing the holes weren't perfect he offered me a freebie to make up for it. I'd recommend people give these a go, support a great guy and get on board with fat, stumpy decks!
Subject: Re: Compiny Decks 33.5 Mold Review Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:01 am
RageFB wrote:
Nice review! The decks look good. Hopefully someday he'll make 32mm's.
SeamusMcFlurry Supporter
Posts : 1986 Join date : 2012-05-17 Age : 36 Location : Newcastle, UK Companies : Mars Hill Fingerboarding Setup : Compiny 33.5 Final Test Deck
ACE V3
BRT Wides Jack Black
FF Team Editions
Substance Single Bearings
Subject: Re: Compiny Decks 33.5 Mold Review Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:09 am
Honestly guys, wider is better! Seriously though, so much control.
JakeC Part of the Furniture
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Subject: Re: Compiny Decks 33.5 Mold Review Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:14 am
Oliver32.5 wrote:
Great review! Thanks for taking the time to write it man
Also rage I'm working on a mold for 32.5s right now!
Alright nice! I will for sure be on the lookout for those!