Lepsk8 LDP first impressions. Also got rolled over by a car :(

[@LDPizza]

Glad to hear that you didn't fall when stepping on the front wheel, that's the most important thing! Some people don't use footstops even on brackets board, but I use them, I'm sure my foot would go too far :D

[@epszaw]

That why I'm switched from Loaded Vanguard to Pantheon Supersonic/Pranayama. This lack of foot-stop in the front part of the board irritates so much because it's simply impossible to focus just on ridding. Glad to hear that everything is ok. By the way, my very first board was totally devastated by a car when I was 14, and I returned to the hobby since additional 14 years ;)

[@BalkanWalks66]

Sorry to hear that happened to you in your childhood. That must have been a trauma I guess. Rode my Loaded Vanguard (I've got flex 3) today and man, pumping it is so much fun! It's not about the speed and can't be compared to Lepsk8 or Supersonic, it's a full body workout on a flex and it makes it some other type of experience. I'm now able to pump long light uphills on it. Wow.

[@epszaw]

@@BalkanWalks66 I agree, that pumping on Vanguar is a pure joy, but for this purpose, I prefer to ride on surfksates :) For me, Supersonic with Paris 150 on both sides with orange otang nipples bushings - feels the same, so I'm able to perform full-body pumping which actually reminds me surfskate pumping technique.

[@BalkanWalks66]

@@epszaw there's one guy here, he installed a waterborne surfskate adapter on his loaded vanguard flex 1 :) Took the best from both worlds.

[@epszaw]

@@BalkanWalks66 such a crazy one!

[@kimmersxa]

ouch! glad you didnt get hurt and same with the car, but that poor tail 😢

[@BalkanWalks66]

Thank you. The tail will be fine. The shop already sent me an axle replacement. Visually no other parts affected: tail, truck, deck, even bolts, all fine.

[@reugen87]

Man, please, stay safe! That acident provide us some info about durability of LEPSK8 stuff 😃which seems to be wery impressive. Глубоко сочувствую по поводу инцедента, главное, что никто не пострадал. Классный контент!

[@BalkanWalks66]

Yes, Lepsk8 is very durable! Спасибо.

[@Vitos700x]

Очень интересная доска, начал плавно присматриваться к вигл машинам, на одной доске недавно катался, сзади отрицательный угол -15гр был, необычные впечатления. Если бы была задача ездить на работу то обязательно купил бы себе, а пока размышляю где мне его использовать. Только на набережной, но у меня есть вангуард для этого. Просто для опыта в коллекцию.. к следующему сезону определюсь. Интересно какая максимально комфортная скорость для подобных лонгбордов их же целая куча разных существует и где находится лепск интересно в градации.

[@BalkanWalks66]

Не могу пока сравнить с другими аналогами, но в октябре проведём с владельцем g-bomb сравнительный тест. Сниму видео. Насчёт скорости и стабильности. Мы с Верой сняли её первые покатушки на этой доске (выложим через неделю) и она нашла её гораздо более устойчивой, чем все другие. Видимо, то, что спереди целых 2 ball bearings, а сзади ещё 1, очень сильно влияет. Центр очень устойчивый. Родные бушинги на удивление понравились, в отличие от колёс. На суперсонике пришлось подбирать франкенштейна из 4 разных бушингов, чтобы результат устроил. Все мои местные горки еду на lepsk8 тоже без проблем. Вниз правда быстро не еду, думаю, 35-40 кмч. Но ни намёка на вобблинг или неустойчивость. Суперсоник в этих же условиях на мягких бушингах уже требует конкретно задавливать передок. Колесная база и пресижн траки рулят.

[@BalkanWalks66]

И кстати ещё момент: на ркп она отлично пампится и не виглом. Начиная с 10 кмч примерно можно свободно ехать дугами. Начиная с 14-15 уже включать вигл.

[@TheJs12347777]

Nice board ! Did you get the rkp or tkp front truck option? What factors determined your choice? Cheers

[@BalkanWalks66]

My choice was RKP. As far as I know from other owners of lepsk8 trucks, their TKP is more turny and less stable at speeds. On the other side I think RKP kingpin is less durable (because of it's angle and all the forces acting at it). Oh, btw, they included the spare kingpin in the package. Not sure if it is connected with this fact though. :)

[@BalkanWalks66]

Some additional info www.reddit.com/r/longboardingDISTANCE/comments/1bqwvhy/lepsk8_front_truck_rkp_vs_tkp/

[@a127250836]

Hello, I would like to ask, what is the height difference between the ember board and the pranayama board? I'm currently torn between these two boards. Do I want Ember's tail, or does Pranayama actually have a way of kicking his tail and getting up on the ground? Sorry, I'm using a translator. I hope you can understand. I look forward to your reply. Thanks.

[@BalkanWalks66]

Could you please specify which one of the boards do you call Ember? Maybe it's the translation issue but I can't get it. :)

[@a127250836]

@@BalkanWalks66 Sorry I may not have explained it completely😅, this is their new board - full name>Pantheon Ember 2024.

[@BalkanWalks66]

I see. Haven't tried Ember yet. With pranayama on 92mm Karmas it's possible to push hard on the "tail" to get it up. With larger wheels you may put your foot under the deck, kick it up and catch it with your hand. But it needs some practice and of course with a proper tail it would be much easier.

[@a127250836]

@@BalkanWalks66 I appreciate your help very much.