Slide Surfskates Review of 5 Models (Diamond, Gussie, Swallow, CMC Performance, Neme Pro)

[@PeterLarsenJr]

You’re exactly right about the Slide. The budget Street cruiser for beginners. I have the Slide Diamond and that’s exactly what it is.

[@LucElferink]

I've almost watched all your videos. Just wanted to thank you for all the work you've put in this videos.

[@bendare8210]

Just purchased a Slide “Diamond Carving” model. I surf and found that the board recreates the movement and flow of actual surfing. On the flats it has plenty of forward momentum when pumping with compression and release like you would on an actual wave. Very happy with the choice and thanks for the great review. 🤙🏽

[@JohnBennettNo1]

My wife and I started with Slide, I started on the CMC Pro and my wife has been riding the Diamond. We experienced the issues and limitations in your review but really we realised we quickly outgrew both our Slide boards as we have progressed. Our style of riding is mainly surf training either in the street (cone drills or riding concrete slopes etc) or in the skate park bowls. I moved on and now ride the Carver C7, in my opinion so much better for surf training, the Carver concave deck is so much better, I can really lean on the rails and the overall build quality of the board and trucks is superior. My wife wants to change to Yow as she prefers the Meraki truck after borrowing from our instructor. Great review guys and on point with all your review comments, now thinking of buying the Waterborne adapter after seeing your other in-depth review, keep shredding 😎🤙

[@Tuffolo]

Slide Gussie still my favourite surfskate, it’s class

[@Jay_red305]

Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the Surfskate craft.No doubt you have a passion for this. Stay wavy my friends

[@miker6224]

Good videos, Steve. I own a pair of slide trucks, and i think it should be mentioned that some of their kingpin nuts come tighter than others. You can fix this by loosening it a bit along with having the spring set to its loosest setting (flush and flat, as you mentioned) - it then gains a lot of looseness with a good return to center. I put these on one of my Soulboardies and raised it by 2 extra risers. That way, i feel it would allow me do deep carving turns by getting very low. With its stock height, id feel too low to the ground for these turns. Still a good surf trainer to me, but i opt to use it over my Yow or Smoothstar ONLY when the session is more of a cruisey one and not one where we’ll be doing a lot more tight surf turns. But pair it with better rear truck cone/cone bushings (or better yet, a C2 rear truck) and high rebound wheels, and it becomes super capable. I’m very happy with it. it may not be the best at anything, but it does everything well, i feel. :)

[@niku30504]

I’m a 65yo non-surfer beginner. I own a Slide Gussie 31” and a Carver Yago Skinny Goat CX 30.75”. I like Slide better than CX, because Slide is much easier to pump.

[@MultiKilla619]

Much love for the educational videos and comparison between different boards, I bought the Stingray Slide 31 an amazing choice as my first board, I was looking at the Neme Pro, but I figured it wouldnt be my preference, however your content made things much easier! Thank you ! Wish you all the best success Steve ! looking forward for the next videos love from an Egyptian in Malaysia

[@tulpa1940]

I dig the format you're going with for your videos. Really kicked it up a notch and you're killing it, my friend! My first board was a slide diamond. while the trucks are amazing, everything else was pretty terrible. The deck had cracks coming out of every bolt hole after a few weeks and had to be replaced. I also swapped out all the urethane and its 10x better. Used the Gunmetal pivot cup from Riptide for the rear and it was aaaamazing. Edit: I also totally agree with everything you said about the Slide trucks. Really great review.

[@Iconisms]

This is my experience with slide after one basic use (of less than 1 hour). Shame because i like the board but I'm afraid its gonna break. Leason learned: Invest a little bit more and youre not gonna have to buy a new deck after one use. @Slide surfskates #not_a_great_board #surfskate #myexperience #slide

[@tulpa1940]

@@Iconisms I've decided that surfskate companies are just glorified truck companies. I bought an Aquilo complete to verify that, but I've already ordered all new urethane to replace on it knowing it will be terrible. Just buy parts imo.

[@serpentor21]

Hey dude I've been looking at the Slide Quad/Gussie or a Carver X triton. With what you and others have mentioned in regards to the deck cracking would you suggest going straight to something else?

[@tulpa1940]

@@serpentor21 yes. avoid Slide til we know their quality has increased. I'd say a carver cx complete is ok, but loaded carver bolsa will be best quality. they use better urethane than the other companies, since you get otang wheels and bushings at least.

[@serpentor21]

@Tulpa Yer I have just been looking at those and the decks look pretty as well. I just think they are harder to get in the UK and more expensive (rightly so) then the CX completes.

[@Nyxou]

Nice vid, i buy mine 3 Day ago, Diamond Koa model, im in France, and it's price is great. Its far far better than the entry model like Oxelo or other cheat brand, but the price its not super high at the same time. GG for your vid.

[@koaballero2794]

Started surfskating with a Slide, and I can only agree with what you're saying. What's funny though, after trying different systems, is that I keep returning to it, not out of any emotional attachment or anything, but because I feel this is a really fun truck. I even sold a C7 that I found was too boring to buy a new set of Slide trucks. My main issue is with their decks, quality- and shape-wise. My son has a Dogtown Bulldog deck to go with his Slide trucks, and I have a P&P Nicky Guerrero, and both ride just great. That said, this is not my fave system, but it's definitely in my top list too.

[@davewest8811]

I have a Fish pavones and only own one board, just started in January. 31 inch. I’m 52 and surf but not great. Excited to see if my “off-season” training in the desert will transfer to the waves. Love the board but do have deck cracks as well.

[@stefanschlueter3956]

Fantastic video Steve, I agree to you in many point. According to my two year experience with completes from Slide and Yow, Slide has better components when it comes to wheels, bushings, bearings and the rear truck. The Slide decks are obviously less sporty and very light but that will not explain a price difference of about 140 € to Yow. For Bowle/Pool riding I also prefer my Slide trucks (on a classic 80s pool board deck from powell peralta) over my Carver CX due to the broarder range of motion of the Front truck (even though it has less lean than CX but that's not a disadvantage for bowle riding, similar curfboard without riser)

[@vznquest]

Interesting comments on the Slide. Noel Salas, who runs a well regarded surfboard review channel, just got a Slide (31" Gussie) and remarked that it emulates surfing better than any other surfskate - in the way that the back and front trucks work together to generate speed (as opposed to the front truck heavy approach on most surfskates). As a surfer, I have to admit that my Slide (35" Neme Pro) feels remarkably like surfing. I haven't tried any other surfskates but look forward to doing so. And thanks for all your incredible content!

[@SurfskateLove]

Interesting. I have no idea which trucks replicate the feel of surfing best. But I'd be curious to know what else he's tried to know what he's comparing it against.

[@vznquest]

@@SurfskateLove he usually skates on a Carver. I just watched the episode with Alan, the surfer from San Diego (which was excellent btw). Interesting to note that he also appreciated the Slide trucks. What would you suggest as my next board as a point of difference in my quiver? Honestly always been looking at the C7 Greenroom model but something shorter might also be cool.

[@dougsheldon8970]

​@@SurfskateLovehe demoed all 4 or 5 majoe brands. Yow, swell tech, smooth,carver. Guy rips waves and was one of first to have u tube tutorials that tie surfskate drills to surfing before all the surfskate academies popped up.

[@AWSMEAD]

I have the Slide Neme pro and absolutely love it. I'm 6.1 and around 90kg. I have used it for bowl riding and carving the streets too. Great vid cheers from the UK!

[@SeanLevy-lr1rx]

I paid 70 for the slide trucks I love them and I adjust them multiple times a day

[@occamsrazor3128]

I bought the carver hobo cx based on your last few videos I own a swell tech but I'm fed up of being jack knifed cruising over uneven pavements ( I'm from the uk) and I'm more than pleased with the cx system thanks brother! 🤙🤙

[@serpentor21]

Hey dude I'm also in the UK. What board did you go for? I'm looking at a Slide Quad/Gussie or a Carver CX but not hearing great things about the Slide deck.

[@occamsrazor3128]

@@serpentor21 slide are not bad decks or systems by any means dude don't let the price throw you. My favourite set up is the carver cx system it's more an all round system where you can do abit of everything but it takes a little more effort, the next set up for me after that is the yow meraki if I surf on flatish ground and the swelltech for drills on tennis courts or super smooth tarmac hope that helps bro 🤙

[@serpentor21]

@Occams Razor Amazing mate thank you. I think the Slides look great but like I said just heard a lot regarding cracking on the decks. Do the spring systems like the Slide, Merakai and C7 require more maintenance due to the spring?

[@randomnstupid]

Thank for making all these videos. Can't pay for your tool but an up ote and sub you have earned!

[@jurtuijn]

He Steve, I want to thank you for your hard work and great video's! The NEME PRO is exactly 18 3/8, i thougt that was ''your'' perfect size???? Can't you just give it a second try? I got one and love it!!!!

[@benoitdolhem6676]

Hello! Did you ever try the new truck décathlon with spring system? The SF900. Id like you give us your feeling about it. Thanks

[@stevem3797]

I have the Neme Pro, and chose it based on your earlier guidance on Slide. I'm quite happy with it, but see some of the limitations you both pointed out. It does seem too long, even at my height of 6'3. Tailslides are not as smooth as a regular skateboard. There is no sweet spot for pumping near the middle, and feet spread wide is not a good look. Price was good; I picked up the Neme Pro for only about $160 at Surf Dome.

[@metalmoney7464]

It's a good video. I'm subscribing here

[@jp13834]

Needing advice here about Slide Gussie, I'd define myself as a false beginner : I occasionnaly surf (less than I used too for geographical reason), I used to skate a little (bowl skating) and surfskate a bit too on a Decathlon carver 540 (bought it at the same period as my first surfboard and neoprene suit so I had to make budget choices). I stopped skating for 1 and half here for professional reasons (couldn't risk injury) and since I cannot surf as much as I'd like to I'd really like to surfskate a lot more (I do a bit of pumptrack) including Park and bowl and a bit of surf training. I'm a bit on a budget too and as european carver are more expensive than in the US (saw a JOB C7 for 350€ in a shop today) while I found a Gussie for 185€ in a local surf shop. Is it worth it since I'm note expecting to find a carver CX for less than 250. Thanx

[@gapolomeo]

Hey man nice videos, what do you think about the carver triton?

[@YingNi]

Hi, friend. top video! May I ask you something about the new model: slide Evolution 34" - the big version if Gussie? I am 190cm tall and 88kg, I think it will fit me better.

[@luisbolanos5749]

I like your videos!! What about flying wheels surfskates??

[@SurfskateLove]

Never heard of them.

[@haririmedkhalil4762]

Does slide sells the springs separately?

[@stefanschlueter3956]

Yes at least in Germany it's no problem to order a new one (approx. 17 €)

[@SurfskateLove]

Yep. Easy to replace.

[@haririmedkhalil4762]

Thanks guys 🙏🏼

[@zephyr244]

cool video! unfortunately the diamond model is sold out :(

[@ricardos4152]

Thanks for the great content. Which Slide surfskate would you recommend for someone 171cm, 71Kg? Thank you.

[@SurfskateLove]

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[@fb6382]

Thank you for the review, I'm a beginner and I have a Slide Neme Pro since 4 months and I'm very satified. I'd like to hear something from you about the wheels, mine are 70mm, 78A; I don't have any other wheels to compare of , may you say something about it ? I'd like to have something smaller to turn more and maybe something less grippy . What wheels do you I think I could use for a bowl ride ? Thank you in advance!

[@Shaesi.]

The Slide wheels are not the best out there, but they are pretty good. Most people like them. However, those 70mm wheels with a sharp-angled profile are better to pump on flat surfaces. For bowl ride, you can use the Slide 65mm 78A wheels. Those wheels have an angled profile and are better for pumptracks and bowls according to their website.

[@mwmusic7357]

Hey, what do you think about the brand "impact skategear"? It seems like they copied the smoothstar thruster 🤔

[@SurfskateLove]

Never heard of them.

[@simonemorimoto8838]

The diamond has a WB of 17 or 18? cause now in the slode website there are these two options for the diamond model although the 18 looks being the one with a swallow tail. Also, would you say the diamond is wider/narrower than gussie?as these was a downside. For ref, how tall is joey?

[@Shaesi.]

The Diamond model has a WB of 18". The Fish model (swallow tail) has a WB of 17". The max width is the same for all Slide surfskates (10.25″) but the Diamond is much narrower than the Gussie where you place your feet.

[@SurfskateLove]

Yep.

[@edoardomartinez8753]

Do you recommend me better Slide or Triton?

[@SurfskateLove]

Triton.

[@renanmoraes2485]

Noel Salas says that Slides feels more like surfing

[@joeydaley6000]

Yewwwwww