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2005 Test Results

 

 

 

Best Tested 2005

Revdeck 150 lbs and above.

9  1/2 stars

Great Product! Best all composite deck I have seen. They use a deck ranking system that separates their decks by skill level expectations. They have achieved their goal. They have a quality product that can easily meet user satisfaction. They were the best in slide wear and abrasion resistance testing. Best style/design I have seen in a deck. Decks could easily last 2-1 over conventional decks. Decks were also lighter than the average decks tested. They are manufactured with 100% composite materials.

 

Santa Monica Airlines

Blackbird

9 1/2 stars

What can I say? Great Deck!!!

Deck was light and super thin.

It performed within the average of the flexural, slide and abrasion resistance tests. Did great

In the fatigue test also, showed the deck will last a long time. This deck falls into the expert class,

but would be great for any skater at any skill level. A must have for any skater. I am very impressed.

 

Tum Yeto
Foundation
Wood/Composite
9 1/2 Stars
Great composite decks that have a unique appearance.  These decks are very close in weight to the average set by this testing.  They really stand out from the crowd. Decks very similar to the average set for the Flexural testing. Did great on the slide and impact test. Did well on the abrsion resistance test and slide wear test. Decks also did well on the fatigue test and the torsion test.
 
Great Buys!

Tum Yeto

Pop Top
Wood/Composite
9 stars
Great buy for any skater! Very close to the average on weight. Great deck design. Within the STDV on flexural test. Did great on slide wear and abrasion resistance test. Also tested well on the fatigue test. Overall well within the average set by the composite decks tested.
 

Comet Comtop

Wood/Composite Deck

9 stars

The deck performed well. It was light and has a good shape and design. This deck would be best suited for someone in the 150lbs and above/expert class. They would get the most response from this deck. This is not a toy store deck. It is a serious skateboard for serious skaters. I really like the fiberglass stripe pattern on the top layer. They did well on the abrasion resistance test and great on the slide wear test and the tip and side impact test. Great deck at a great price. 

 

 

Dwindle

Enjoi Resin 7

9  stars

Decks were light and well manufactured. Flexural test data was at or near average. Abrasion test data at or near average also.  They performed well on all areas of the testing and would be a great choice for any skater at any skill level.

 

Dwindle

Darkstar Resin 9

9 stars

Decks were light and well manufactured. Great decks.  I am very impressed with the graphics on these decks. They did well on the flexural, tip and side impact tests. The fatigue tests show these decks would last a rider a long time. They are among some of the best. A great buy for a skater at any level.

 

Revdeck 150 lbs and below.

9 stars

Again, Great Product! They use a deck ranking system that separates their decks by skill level expectations.  They have a quality product that can easily meet user satisfaction. They were the best in slide wear and abrasion resistance testing. Just buy the deck that best fits your skill level and you should be happy with your purchase. Best style/design I have seen in a deck.  Decks were also lighter than the average deck tested. Manufactured with 100% composite materials.

 

Dwindle

Almost Resin 8

8 1/2 stars

These decks were light and very similar in design and style to the other decks of this type on the market. Did well in all areas of testing. Based upon the testing they would be a good purchase for any skater.

 

Element

Fiberlight

8 1/2 stars

As the name implies they are light, lighter than any other decks tested.

These decks help set the industry standard for style and design. Decks did great on impact test and well on wear resistance also, Based upon this testing these decks would fall in the intermediate skill level. The tests show a skater below 150 lbs would get much more response from these decks.

 

Darkstar Armor

Dwindle

8  stars

Decks were light and well manufactured. I was very impressed with the graphics on the decks.

Decks did well on the Flexural, tip and side impact tests. Within the range of the STDV, on the abrasion resistance test. Based upon the testing these decks would fall into the Intermediate level. A good buy.

 

 

Wood decks:

 

Angel Boy

(Birch and Maple)

9 stars

Best Birch decks tested this year! Powell markets these decks as beginner decks. But, based upon the testing these decks performed better than the other beginner deck in this years testing and in previous years. The decks did great on the tip and side impact test.  Deck finish also held up well on the slide wear test. These decks cost $39.99 complete. Both the maple and birch, Angel Boy lines are best cost/performance prepackaged skateboards I have seen. A good buy for any skater, regardless of skill level.

 

Other Decks Tested

Wednesday Mfg.

Birch Decks

7 Stars

Decks are very similar in weight and appearance to most of the other decks of this style and type. Based upon this testing they would be included in the beginner category.  They would be a good choice for the beginning skater.

 

Thomes Canada LTD.

Russian Birch

6 stars

Positive points: Excellent deck coating on these decks. They did above average on the slide wear test. Based upon the performance of these decks on the other tests these decks will have to be included

in the beginner class. They are very similar in size and appearance

to the majority of the decks on the market today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Companies Deck # Weight Tail Angle Nose Angle Depth Thickness
             
Thomes 1 2lbs 5oz 20 16 0.28 0.41
Canada Ltd. 2 2lbs 5oz 20 17 0.3 0.41
(Russian) 3 2lbs 3oz 20 18 0.31 0.39
(Birch) 4 2lbs 6oz 20 17 0.29 0.41
  5 2lbs 7oz 20 18 0.27 0.42
Wednesday  1 2lbs 8oz 17 16 0.36 0.44
Mfg. 2 2lbs 9oz 16 16 0.31 ,43
(USA) 3 2lbs 5oz 17 18 0.37 0.44
(Birch) 4 2lbs 7oz 16 18 0.36 0.45
  5 2lbs 4oz 15 17 0.36 0.42
Angel Boy 1 2lbs 10oz 19 20 0.34 0.41
(China) 2 2lbs 10oz 19 21 0.28 0.41
(Birch) 3 2lbs 10oz 19 20 0.32 0.43
  4 2lbs 9oz 19 21 0.3 0.43
Angel Boy 1 2lbs 9oz 20 20 0.32 0.4
(China) 2 2lbs 8oz 18 20 0.28 0.41
(Maple) 3 2lbs 8oz 17 20 0.32 0.4
  4 2lbs 8oz 18 20 0.31 0.41
Dwindle 1 2lbs 5oz 23 20 0.34 0.38
Darkstar  2 2lbs 7oz 23 21 0.34 0.38
Armor Ply 3 2lbs 5oz 23 20 0.36 0.38
(China) 4 2lbs 5oz 23 21 0.34 0.38
Composite  5 2lbs 5oz 23 20 0.35 0.38
Dwindle 1 2lbs 7oz 20 21 0.35 0.37
Darkstar  2 2lbs 7oz 20 22 0.33 0.37
Resin 9 3 2lbs 8oz 20 22 0.36 0.38
China, Wood 4 2lbs 7oz 22 20 0.32 0.38
Composite  5 2lbs 7oz 20 21 0.31 0.38
Dwindle 1 2lbs 8oz 21 22 0.3 0.39
Almost 2 2lbs 8oz 21 20 0.31 0.42
Resin 8 3 2lbs 8oz 21 20 0.32 0.42
China, Wood 4 2lbs 6oz 22 20 0.325 0.42
Composite  5 2lbs 7oz 21 20 0.39 0.43
Dwindle 1 2lbs 8oz 19 17 0.33 0.36
Enjoi 2 2lbs 6oz 19 17 0.35 0.37
Resin 7 3 2lbs 7oz 19 17 0.31 0.39
China, Wood 4 2lbs 6oz 19 17 0.33 0.37
Composite  5 2lbs 6oz 19 17 0.36 0.36
Element 1 2lbs 1oz 23 21 0.32 0.37
Fiberlight 2 2lbs 1oz 22 21 0.29 0.37
USA, Wood 3 2lbs 2 oz 22 21 0.32 0.37
Composite  4 2lbs 1oz 23 21 0.32 0.37
  5 2lbs 1oz 22 21 0.31 0.37
Comet 1 2lbs 6oz 20 22 0.4 0.35
Comtop 2 2lbs 8oz 20 22 0.38 0.37
USA, Wood 3 2lbs 7oz 19 23 0.4 0.36
Composite  4 2lbs 6oz 20 23 0.38 0.35
  5 2lbs 9oz 20 23 0.4 0.32
Tum Yeto 1 2lbs 6oz 16 20 0.27 0.37
Foundation 2 2lbs 8oz 21 17 0.26 0.36
Experimental 3 2lbs 7oz 19 16 0.27 0.37
USA, Wood 4 2lbs 6oz 20 19 0.34 0.38
Composite  5 2lbs 8oz 22 15 0.32 0.36
Tum Yeto 1 2lbs 9oz 19 16 0.26 0.36
Pop Top 2 2lbs 9oz 20 17 0.21 0.36
USA, Wood 3 2lbs 10oz 20 16 0.23 0.36
Composite  4 2lbs 9oz 21 16 0.23 0.36
  5 2lbs 10oz 21 16 0.23 0.36
Rev Deck   2lbs 4oz 21 19 0.28 0.37
Above 150 lbs            
Composite             
Rev Deck   2lbs 4oz 23 20 0.28 0.37
Below 150 lbs            
Composite             
SMA   2lbs 5oz 20 15 0.27 0.36
Blackbird            
USA, Wood            
Composite             
 
 

 

 

 

 

Companies Flexural Test Tip Impact Side Impact Abrasion Moisture Slide Wear
          Content  
Thomes 600 1 1 0.26 8 5
Canada Ltd. 700 3 1   6  
(Russian) 500 3 3   6  
(Birch) 550 2 1   7  
  600 1 1   8  
Wednesday  500 1 3 0.18 6 12
Mfg. 500 1 3   6  
(USA) 400 2 3   7  
(Birch) 450 2 2   6  
  Broke 2 2   6  
Angel Boy 500 1 1 0.17 7 9
(China) 500 2 1   8  
(Birch) 500 1 1   8  
  500 1 1   8  
Angel Boy 400 1 1 0.17 8 8
(China) 400 2 1   8  
(Maple) 400 1 1   8  
  400 1 1   8  
Dwindle 425 1 1 0.15 12 11
Darkstar  450 1 1   12  
Armor Ply 400 1 1   12  
(China) 400 1 1   11  
Composite  400 1 1   11  
Dwindle 475 1 1 0.15 8 10
Darkstar  475 1 1 8  
Resin 9 450 1 1 7  
China, Wood 450 1 1 8  
Composite  425 1 1   7  
Dwindle 450 2 1 0.17 8 14
Almost 400 1 1   8  
Resin 8 425 2 1   7  
China, Wood 400 1 1   6  
Composite  400 1 1   6  
Dwindle 425 1 1 0.16 8 7
Enjoi 425 1 1   8  
Resin 7 400 1 1   8  
China, Wood 400 1 1   8  
Composite  425 1 1   8  
Element 375 1 1 0.13 10 12
Fiberlight 375 1 1   10  
USA, Wood 400 1 1   10  
Composite  350 1 1   10  
  375 1 1   10  
Comet 500 1 1 0.14 14 7
Comtop 475 1 1   14  
USA, Wood 500 1 1   14  
Composite  500 1 1   15  
  500 1 1   14  
Tum Yeto 450 1 1 0.13 9 8
Foundation 400 1 1   9  
Experimental 400 1 1   11  
USA, Wood 400 1 1   9  
Composite  400 1 1   10  
Tum Yeto 400 1 1 0.1 9 10
Pop Top 400 2 1   8  
USA, Wood 425 1 1   9  
Composite  400 1 1   10  
  400 1 1   10  
Rev Deck 400 1 2 0.09 n/a 0
Above 150 lbs            
Composite             
Rev Deck 400 1 2 0.09 n/a 0
Below 150 lbs          
Composite             
SMA 400 1 1 0.12 8 8
Blackbird            
USA, Wood            
Composite             
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 



 

Companies Length Width Fatique start Fatique  Torsial Test Ft. Per
  (inches) (inches) Pressure lbs. Pressure Drop Degree of Rotation
Thomes 31 7.75 1768 263 7
Canada Ltd.     1932    
(Russian)     1526 188  
(Birch)     1852 273  
      1791 217  
Wednesday  31.5 7.75 1300 169 5.72
Mfg.     1312 184  
(USA)     1416 202  
(Birch)     1456 178  
      1407 175  
Angel Boy 31 7.75 1313 84 7
(China)     1498 121  
(Birch)     1630 174  
      1592 162  
Angel Boy 31 7.75 1392 97 7
(China)     1269 111  
(Maple)     1403 141  
      1589 163  
Dwindle 31 7.75 1336 222 7
Darkstar      1216 160  
Armor Ply     1159 143  
(China)     1254 119  
Composite      1222 90  
Dwindle 31 7.75 1257 104 7
Darkstar      1313 102  
Resin 9     1328 129  
China, Wood     1290 87  
Composite      1327 94  
Dwindle 30.75 7.75 1792 258 6.3
Almost     1480 82  
Resin 8     1611 100  
China, Wood     1471 74  
Composite      1554 142  
Dwindle 31.75 7.75 1807 133 7
Enjoi     1716 144  
Resin 7     1384 58  
China, Wood     1481 176  
Composite      1552 83  
Element 31.25 7.75 995 175 11
Fiberlight     1442 141  
USA, Wood     1465 190  
Composite      1437 189  
      1236 136  
Comet 31.75 7.75 1375 77 9
Comtop     1377 143  
USA, Wood     1481 122  
Composite      1284 182  
      1644 164  
Tum Yeto 30.75 7.75 1504 94 7
Foundation     1560 101  
Experimental     1715 141  
USA, Wood     1529 128  
Composite      1624 154  
Tum Yeto 31.5 7.5 1531 181 6.3
Pop Top     1522 115  
USA, Wood     1573 154  
Composite      1431 123  
      1534 117  
Rev Deck 31.5 8 1673 176 7.875
Above 150 lbs          
Composite           
Rev Deck 31.25 7.5 1873 306 10.5
Below 150 lbs          
Composite           
SMA 30.75 7.75 1373 84 7
Blackbird          
USA, Wood          
Composite           
 
     
     
     
     
 
     
     
       
     

 

 

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