First we had the Mary Janes and Blunts, then the Blunt XLs followed by the Spliffs and the Sticky Icky Ickies. The next logical progression for the RVL8 R&D department is the RVL8 Chronic. Or maybe it can be called the 4:20s, Danks, etc.. but whatever they are called here is my suggestion for the DNA of the next RVL8 creation.
DISCLAIMER: We are heading into territory over 110cm so grab your release bindings if you want to follow.
The skiboarding community, regardless of rider age, will always embody a fun, youthful attitude but as even the original core riders age there seems to be quest to find a longer skiboard that will provide an easier ride but still hold on to the minimalistic core values of the sport. With Spruce Mountain Skiboards out of the new longboard development game I would suggest it's time for RVL8 to bring a longer skiboard to the market the combines all the awesome parts of the RVL8 line up.
Here is my suggestion for what we will from here on out refer to as the "Chronic Project"
Anyone interested in this endeavor? Anyone willing to commit to a prototype preorder so Greco knows there will be limited risk in bringing these to market? Let me know your thoughts .... this is probably the only snow sliding community that has a direct line to the top supplier and can influence what we are all riding next season.
DISCLAIMER: We are heading into territory over 110cm so grab your release bindings if you want to follow.
The skiboarding community, regardless of rider age, will always embody a fun, youthful attitude but as even the original core riders age there seems to be quest to find a longer skiboard that will provide an easier ride but still hold on to the minimalistic core values of the sport. With Spruce Mountain Skiboards out of the new longboard development game I would suggest it's time for RVL8 to bring a longer skiboard to the market the combines all the awesome parts of the RVL8 line up.
Here is my suggestion for what we will from here on out refer to as the "Chronic Project"
- Length: 115cm
- Sidecut: 14.2/11.8/14.2 (essentially halfway between the Spliff and Stick Icky Icky)
- Rocker/Camber/Rocker: 2/80 at the tip and tail (same as the SIIs) with the added length in the center increasing the camber to 8mm giving them a camber similar to the 120s or the Revolts
- Sidewall construction: The same ABS Sidewalls as the SIIs with the topsheet chamfer that they seem to have.
- Inserts: 4x10 centered inserts with a 3cm setback option
- Bases: Neon Green ISOSPEED Sintered 7500 Race Base so they glow when seen from below the lifts
- Top Sheets: Reflective Chrome Diamond Plate Topsheets with RVL8 logo on the tips -- keep it simple but flashy!
- Other details: Signature RVL8 Blunt Tips and Tails and medium stiff flex (stiffer than the 120s and softer than KTPs)
Anyone interested in this endeavor? Anyone willing to commit to a prototype preorder so Greco knows there will be limited risk in bringing these to market? Let me know your thoughts .... this is probably the only snow sliding community that has a direct line to the top supplier and can influence what we are all riding next season.
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