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RM Every Day FBHQer
Posts : 886 Join date : 2011-10-04 Age : 30 Location : Toronto Companies : Music, FB, SB, Sporting Setup : Woodguest Deck
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| Subject: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:35 pm | |
| Board Specs: - MediumHigh Concave - High Kicks - Symmetrical (nose isnt longer than tail like berlinwoods, which is a good thing for most people) - 97mm long (shorter between trucks for more control and consistency on flip tricks) - can choose between 26, 27,28,29, or 30 mm widths for customization.
My Review:
Craftsmanship: This deck is amazing. End of story. One of the best ive tried in my life (ive used blosoms, BW, yellowood etc). The craftsmanship is what really makes this deck shine. it is impeccable. All holes are drilled and countersunk perfectly and all aligned. The board has no Kingpin holes however but this is no problem nowadays. the plies were completely adhered to one another and no splitting has occured in the 8 months ive owned the deck. They lacquer the deck to perfection, and even after multiple lipslides on concrete it still shines on.Only gripe is that one countersink was the slightest bit too deep but this really doesnt mean anything whatsoever. these decks are made with care and pride and it truly shows through.
Craftsmanship: 9/10 (10 being a Blosom)
Performance: This deck is an absolute tank. It is the strongest, most resilient and toughest deck ive owned. If you buy one, youll be amazed at how stiff the deck is. it gives no bending whatsoever when you try to snap it. I mean NO BEND. this is due to Prowood's method of ply crossing. 2 of the five plies go cross-grain to fortify the strength and ensure massive pop. ive dropped and accidentally stepped on this thing so many times, but it hasnt wavered yet. amazing.
The control that the length of this board offers is great too. because it is shorter between the trucks, your fingers have to move a shorter distance to flick the trick, increasing consistency and tech. very smart idea by Prowood.
this deck is a complete performer. you will not be let down in the slightest. I have no suggestions other than make the deck a tad heavier for control which i will explain below.
Performance: 9/10 (ten being a yellowood)
ONE THING YOU WILL HAVE TO GET USED TO: this deck is very light. VERY light. which is amazing seeing as its the toughest deck ive used. this may take some time to get the hang of if you are used to heavier decks like Berlinwoods. it may be a good thing for some who enjoy a lighter deck, but I was able to use it very well after a day or two.
These decks are a hidden gem of fingerboarding, and at a mindboggling $11.95 US, you cant pass this up. customer service is amazing, and Jim Vickers (the owner) is an amazing guy. He answered all my emails within ten hours of me sending them and was always nice and informative. even more so, completely unannounced, when i ordered the deck, he included a free set of tuned protrucks and a free set of their bearing wheels which was absolutely amazing.
Get yourself a prowood Extreme Mold pro-series deck today.
*also their prowood slimtape is really good. just saying.
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Xavier Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2752 Join date : 2011-05-15 Age : 27 Location : Inside my head Setup : Whats a setup
| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:07 am | |
| You must be new? Great review though |
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RM Every Day FBHQer
Posts : 886 Join date : 2011-10-04 Age : 30 Location : Toronto Companies : Music, FB, SB, Sporting Setup : Woodguest Deck
FBS Extra Smooth Tape
Blackriver Trucks 2.0
Black RV Oak Wheels
| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:26 am | |
| I know about the whole Prowood vs No Comply. its just a big menstruation-fest. |
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mikkolangot Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 289 Join date : 2011-08-10 Age : 35 Location : Acworth, GA Setup : Main Setup:
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| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:17 am | |
| You should post a pic of the object that you're reviewing so that all of us can see. |
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Tim Lowery Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1802 Join date : 2009-10-22 Age : 30 Location : Seymour Tennessee Companies : filming, baseball, and self pleasuring Setup : Redemption NM
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| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:24 am | |
| - mikkolangot wrote:
- You should post a pic of the object that you're reviewing so that all of us can see.
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MaxL Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2018 Join date : 2011-09-08 Age : 32 Location : Ontario, Canada Companies : Yoyoing, Fingerboarding, Skating, Longboarding, Trumpet, Music, Graphic Design, Web Design Setup : Redemption MMC | Vachina | Y-Trucks | Vachina
| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:26 am | |
| Good review. But as everyone else said... pics or it didn't happen. |
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RM Every Day FBHQer
Posts : 886 Join date : 2011-10-04 Age : 30 Location : Toronto Companies : Music, FB, SB, Sporting Setup : Woodguest Deck
FBS Extra Smooth Tape
Blackriver Trucks 2.0
Black RV Oak Wheels
| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:31 am | |
| haha fair enough im just lazy and dont know how to operate a camera but ill get pics up tomorrow at the latest. they wont be the greatest quality ill probably just use my iphone |
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ProwoodJim FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 50 Join date : 2011-12-30 Location : Palmyra, Indiana, USA Companies : Prowood Fingerboards
| Subject: Re: Prowood Extreme Mold Pro Series Review Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:03 pm | |
| RM, I am not sure how I missed your review before, but thanks! I appreciate your thoughts.
Not sure when I made this board, but it must have been a while back as I do have kingpin holes on my decks now.
Someone on my team has just asked me to make them a 7 ply board. I'm going to try it.. and I know it will be interesting. Also, still working on new shapes for nose/tail.
Stay tuned, new stuff is being developed everyday! Cheers, Jim
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