CARBON VS BAMBOO | EVOLVE GTR CHALLENGE

The age-old debate - Bamboo VS Carbon GTR? Each board has an army of loyal riders who swear it is the best choice. Let's take a look at all the reasons why a rider may choose one or the other.
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[@Ryandean1]

I weigh 200lbs , was worried about bamboo over flexing but its perfect natural feel .

[@aramirez8427]

same here

[@janana6400]

That's my main worry. I've had a halo carbon board that cracked on me and prefer bamboo, but am worried at 200lbs I need carbon

[@dylanclink5108]

I got the carbon gtr due to the stability and stiffness off road. I also got a stoke for carving and playing around. Best of both worlds!

[@suzannemanning8237]

Yea

[@dylanhagsauce8629]

Same bro!

[@acidkhmer]

Evolve are high end boards please: - we need more setting on the remote, At wheels 165mm. Street wheels 120mm. - make a new boosted like remote, give us choice, options for riders who love your pistol or with the roll thumb. - do something with the esc, no reverse, no full stop, no on and off by remote only. At 2000€ all this options must be stock.

[@MichaelFomin]

It's as if you guys are *trying* to make me by both!! :)

[@MyDogLife]

I purchased the Bamboo GTR All-Terrain last week, and it is awesome, thank you @JeffAnning for making your dream a reality that we can also experience. I am now surfing or snowboarding everyday on land in front of my house or from anywhere I decide to go, no more frustration if there is no swell I just get my GTR. It was worth every single cent I spent to buy it, I am starting a new money jar to buy a Hadean.

[@MrSolfreeman2]

Bamboo. Adjustable wheel base for sharper turns. Cool!

[@LeisureLuke]

Something about the shorter wheelbase offroad feels more like a Rallycar than a Limousine. If you have tree roots, or larger rocks or really sharp berms, you'll want the Bamboo. Carbon for street & more groomed rough terrain! Have both GTs. Time to upgrade! I think I'll take two of each please!!!

[@coolstar2398]

I find the bamboo better for the street mind you I’m using 107 wheels

[@robertvalderrama1481]

Carbon is the best for me but both of them are pretty cool! Evolve is the best thing ever happen in my life 🔥

[@voltagefrogmatthias2375]

Stocked to hear that!!!! :-) Life changer indeed

[@N1EVOLVE]

I would go for any bamboo board to get the most comfort out of my ride

[@johnparvin117]

Great video. Particularly nice to hear from all the brand Ambassadors. I ride the Bamboo GTR but then carving is central to my ride style. Love the carbon as well.

[@Stevieboyfpv]

Love these! Makes me want to do a chase video! So cool!😎🤟🔥

[@_LeeTurner]

Carbon all day every day!

[@mcfuzcut]

Love the look of both of them. Would be hard to choose!

[@BladeRunner1372]

Really helpful video! I’m in the carbon camp for an e-board!

[@theOzornotd9]

BOTH !!

[@mrashleyheslop]

These are so good. Have ridden a mates and I want one.

[@Martin.motivation]

I love the look of the bamboo

[@mike271086]

Very helpful, when I finally get one it'll have to be the carbon because I'm a pretty solid lad.. 😂

[@voltagefrogmatthias2375]

Great comparison!!!

[@evolveSkateboards]

Great ambassadors!

[@mri985]

lmao first for the first time... also, are you guys looking for an ambassador to the UAE? I live in Dubai and I am super interested to try to help expand the base into UAE... Personally I would choose Bamboo all the way. It just feels so raw and down to earth, people underestimate how much power it has under the hood compared to the carbon... It's just Rad!

[@Shad0w905]

Man i wish i had one of these!

[@SeanOzz]

I went with a carbon. Enjoy the look and style and drop down feel of the deck. Making plenty of new videos showcasing it against budget boards and it kills it.

[@rogelioraiden8068]

i guess I'm kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@jeromemoshe8653]

@Rogelio Raiden Flixportal :P

[@rogelioraiden8068]

@Jerome Moshe Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it!!

[@jeromemoshe8653]

@Rogelio Raiden glad I could help =)

[@jarydneethling4696]

Bamboo 6" baby!!

[@TLPagut]

Loving my Bamboo!

[@Magpie1701]

I have my second Bamboo in shipping right now (sidegrading from GT to GTR) and I've yet to actually try a Carbon. Very curious how it feels with the longer, stiffer board.

[@scape.]

ngl, my next board has got to be Bamboo... I've been a bit sick of the stiff carbon board. I like speed, but much more appreciate a smoother and more fun ride to carve. Comparing the carbon to my wooden longboard, I don't prefer the stiffness of the carbon in that comparison either.

[@Insanefreakboy]

My son would love this to get around college

[@user-qk7tv1xc1y]

I want one for college too lol

[@tyronwheeler9044]

The bamboo one is epic!!

[@creeder4774]

Its interesting, I went into this video thinking the carbon would be better but I think I've changed my mind on it. I like the flex for drifting

[@evolveSkateboards]

That's what the videos are for! You won't be disappointed either way, enjoy!

[@GazzasStuff]

@Brian - traitor 😉, I'm sure I've got a photo of you somewhere on a Bamboo 😁. Great video everyone.

[@BrianLomas]

🤣... maybe but the Carbon is just soooo smoooooth!!! 😎

[@voltagefrogmatthias2375]

😂😂😂

[@creative-and-code]

Bambooooooo!

[@TLPagut]

I knew I liked you!

[@melta_good_vibs]

When riding do you want spring or like pretty stiff for rode im guessing kinda spring

[@blablablabla4245]

Awsome boards. Best in the world right now

[@manujpc1768]

Good video

[@thelonelyshredda475]

I live in Ashburton and we have a fantastic bike trail that runs next to the river would love to rip a carbon board along the trail to work 😀

[@ThatTechGuyJezza]

Love my Bamboo GTR!

[@evXNYC]

evX reppin!! Bamboo all day!

[@TLPagut]

My man!

[@Martin.motivation]

I love it

[@rodneywhyte4537]

Hope to get a carbon one day

[@skamptbord]

oh my god please i need one oh my god i will do anything

[@Ro-12-21]

Curious on the bamboo GTR... Are all the complaints I read about motors overheating exagerated?

[@evolveSkateboards]

The online owner's groups are where people go to find solutions for their issues, so you could say the complaints are exaggerated there. Thousands of riders do not have any issues, and of those that do, it's often caused by flat tyres, tight belts, or excessive time in long grass or big hills. Hope to see you skating with us soon!

[@djwilson8828]

yes please

[@jollydeleon8192]

Bamboo for me but Bothe are 🔥🔥🔥

[@justnaanaa8614]

I just want a reliable board that would last me years

[@GitarrenTobi]

So sad, e-boarding season is over in Germany. It is cold and more importantly wet.

[@voltagefrogmatthias2375]

Back to the parking garages I guess xD

[@GitarrenTobi]

@@voltagefrogmatthias2375 that's a way but i love to take rides on bycycle tracks outside :). So i put my board to sleep for winter :D

[@stephenhartley3292]

Bamboo!

[@mickmac7911]

How many of these videos are you gunna bring out

[@aguycalledmatty9512]

This is the first comparison for the GTR.

[@mickmac7911]

@@aguycalledmatty9512 I dunno who is making em.... but this is at least the third I've seen... similar to each other and one was by a chick... from memory they were all from the evolve crew

[@marcomazzolini2477]

Interesting....

[@JonLaVox]

Bambooo street all day jeje! 😍😍😍

[@MILLERS066]

Bamboo

[@thewillwinn7351]

TO BE HONEST I THINK BAMBOO IS BETTER JUST BECAUSE IT'S CHEAPER UNTIL THEY CAN MAKE CARBON CHEAP THAT WAY. I WONDER IF YOU CAN GROW CARBON?

[@liyubj123]

bamboo all day everyday

[@Time-Shepherd.]

🤠👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheAlchemisification]

Hey just got my bamboo board. Its awesome! I am looking for others to ride with in Melbourne. I am not on FB to pls msg me here if your interested. Cheers

[@ryank.6033]

I am planning on getting a board soon, but I’m concerned because it is illegal to ride in Victoria. Have you ever ran into problems with cops?

[@nikekiree5239]

Could I get an evolve board to advertise on Instagram and show how great they are?

[@oladojaabiose3227]

This video hasn’t been helpful at all. I still don’t know which to get😢

[@evolveSkateboards]

Why not both? 😜