PHREERIDER - 19-1-2012 at 02:44 PM
new stuff!, and it is always welcome! thanks jeff!
into the daily grind, we have one flexboardz Haize.
a unique land board of the ultra high grip, high speed variety!
This unit is aluminum/SS based with a platform board deck. Looks like most of the models have a height adjustable, radial arm axle suspension, and
the Haize comes with stout 9" wheels. These wheels are BIG and WIDE compared to typical atb wheels. The design maximizes wheel profile contact with
surface and has no pivot oscillation wobble issues (up to +/- 40mph in my experience so far)
At speed the unit has a super solid feel, its weighty and stable. These pheatures give it a quick point of sail acceleration nicely coupled with a
broad balance platform feel. Big carve action and locked to the ground at furious speeds. Board actuation is the same as conventionally trucked
boards, with a predictable machined feel. The spring board pop of a conventional board is present but through tire pressure and adjustable rods and
rubber bushings.
tough ? guess we'll see ?
got about 3 hours on this unit. here's the first ride, first hour.
in this vid, its a side shore presentation, making it challenging for really high speeds but def get the switch and powerslides in and popping a few
air/180s and toeside trans. Compared to my other boards , this board dose not have that floppy, tweeky, ultra-narrow center line balance .... a
true wider balance and much more balance friendly.
so far with wind, early sessions i have been very surprised how nimble the board is and actually jonseing for nice onshore blows to wick this joker
OUT. definitely true all-terrain, all grip unit.
i am 200# on 13m Vii riding flexboardz HAIZE,
side shore 8-10 mph
http://vimeo.com/35290527
enjoy
stetson05 - 19-1-2012 at 08:04 PM
Just curious about how you think the board adjusts to different surfaces. I noticed on the pass that in uneven grassy fields it seemed to have less
vibration or feel smoother. It felt like the larger wheels helped go over uneven surfaces better as well. I noticed at about 1:07 it looks like the
surface of the beach changed to a pretty rough area. Did you notice anything different from your other boards. I don't often get to ride the beach
but the smoother feeling ride was a big selling point for me. It seemed to make grass feel much more like the smooth beach to me.
flexboardz - 20-1-2012 at 03:14 AM
Thanks a lot for your comment and for the video...it's a great pleasure for me !
Do not hesitate to contact me at contact@flexboardz.com if you need advices to fine tune the board
PHREERIDER - 20-1-2012 at 07:42 AM
stetson ...yes the wash board ripples stuff , had the tires blimped out and rock hard made for a definite vibration but lowered the pressure and all
was totally gone. true all terrain! even putty soft sand which is nice around the high-tide line, very nice tire float over a wide variety of
surfaces with grip!. i may get some slicks to loosen it up a bit.
the other boards will "skip" across the ripples, which gives slippery acceleration that you don't want!
...and smooth it is indeed on this unit.
tire pressure and tire tread type are elements that easily change the feel , and is quick and easy.
flxbz- the unit is all about Phreeride pleasure, you're welcome. very nice!
gotta nice track width change mod coming up, so comparing the HAIZE to conventionally trucked units is better appreciated as far as center line
balance feel. this amps the grip even more and almost brainless easy balance ...the "pullover " or pull off by the kite i can say is much more
forgiving on this unit. if i had started with this unit, oh the pull slams i could have avoided! thanks for the watch
Looking_Up - 20-1-2012 at 11:11 AM
Wow I haven't watched the video yet and you have convinced me I need one I am a speed freak and love to carve big I hope to see it jumps nice
I am 6'2" and 290# would this board be stout enough for my weight
What is cost
PHREERIDER - 20-1-2012 at 11:47 AM
looking up , i have hit about 8-10footers running decent 20mph ...all solid ! and the light air dead drops from about 4-6ft at #200...all solid.
#290...with the right tires/heavy tube, you'd be fine. thats what i will do and would be a nice step up after first set go. but when i first put
the thing together i thought, anL/ XL guy could freestyle this unit easy. it predictably breaks loose with the right power combo, and dude you got
the power BUILT-IN. stable hi-speed ...no YOUR limits! pilot caution advised.
jeff at Big kid kites NA distributor. and could check FLEXBOARDZ site for limits. for well control airs and landings, carving riding i think well
within limits.
bigkid - 21-1-2012 at 11:27 AM
PHREE, 