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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.
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