Hey Guys I just got my Patrol 106 and after assembling it I was standing on it in the living room and it was pretty much bottomed out! I'm a big guy
at about 215, but I was pretty surprised at how flimsy it seemed! I had my GF try to stand on it and without much movement she was putting the deck on
the floor as well. And she's about 125!
So, not having ANY experience with landboards, what am I missing? I'm pretty sure it must be me or my assembly but something sure seems awry. Any
thoughts?OreBeamer - 8-5-2009 at 11:01 PM
yeah doesn't seem right can you post a pic?B-Roc - 9-5-2009 at 06:34 AM
Sounds like something is definately wrong, GI decks are pretty stiif. Unless its an AK deck. I rode one of those years ago and at 145#s I could
flex the heck out of that so I'm assuming if you've got an AK deck and you're 215 that could be one issue. As stated though, pics would help.bigben91682 - 9-5-2009 at 07:27 AM
The board is pretty flexible, but the tires ship flat, so if you stood on it without inflating the tires it's probably hitting the floor and you may
not have noticed the tires.
I had one, I'm 6'3" 275# (hence the name) and it flexed but I had no problem using it. It was still a few inches off the ground.B-Roc - 9-5-2009 at 05:45 PM
Make sure your trucks are on right too. The shop that built mine put the trucks on backwards. The GI logo should be facing out placing the axel
closest to the middle of the board (not the tips of the board).gilligan - 9-5-2009 at 07:39 PM
OK, here's a couple of pics. The axle is mounted properly, I think, and the tires are fully inflated. Just standing on it I'm about 1/2 an inch from
the floor.
To add insult to injury, I was out buggying today and a guy had an MBS 95 out there and it was stiff as hell. Grrr.
gilligan - 9-5-2009 at 07:40 PM
Here's another one- thanks for all the help, guys
kitepool - 9-5-2009 at 08:05 PM
yea don' put the trucks on backwards
like I did with my first GI
It took me a while to realise that
cuz @ 160 lbs I couldn't bottom the patrol
out And I had those 12 inch tires on it too,
they look sort of funny to an ignorant eye
when on correctly.kitepool - 9-5-2009 at 08:21 PM
ok you got the trucks, (axles) on right
mebbe you got a dud for a deck
GI was always good 2 me for warrantee.indigo_wolf - 10-5-2009 at 08:44 AM
Just for giggles, could you measure the clearance with nobody on the deck?
I weigh in at around 180 lbs.
Unladen, the AK 103 Bionic board has a whisker over 5 inches of clearance. With me on it, the clearance is right about at 5 inches.
The AK deck is an all maple while the Patrol deck is layers of maple & fiberglass, which should be stiffer.
I will get the Patrol Board out later and take clearance measurements with and without me on it. If nothing else, it confuses/amuses the wee ones...
ATB,
Samgilligan - 10-5-2009 at 11:47 AM
Just at 5" unladen; just about 1" with me on it. Guess it's time to give GI a ring.
Thanks for all the responses-
BobUSA_Eli_A - 10-5-2009 at 01:37 PM
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Originally posted by gilligan
Here's another one- thanks for all the help, guys
Uh, thats not right
u2u sentB-Roc - 10-5-2009 at 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
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Originally posted by gilligan
Here's another one- thanks for all the help, guys
Uh, thats not right
u2u sent
That is clearly not right. The deck is not sagging its like the trucks are rolling forward allowing you to bottom out. While it looks set up
correctly, I'm thinking something is wrong somewhere as the deck should sag in the middle, but the trucks and wheels should not push forward like
that.
Eli, if you know the issue, I'd like to hear it as that is a crazy side effect to whatever is the issue.USA_Eli_A - 10-5-2009 at 02:01 PM
nope, just sent a u2u, the manufacturer will want to inspect it.
I have the patrol, I slam it from 20 + ft high jumps, it is an amazing deck, that one IF SET UP CORRECTLY AND HE ISN'T HOLDING A SMALL COW, isn't
working properly.gilligan - 10-5-2009 at 02:24 PM
Lol... saving the cow stunts for later. Like I said... no experience at all with boards, but it seems pretty straightforward. The wheels don't move or
slide out, the deck just flexes like all getout. Thanks for the contact, Eli. I'm not ruling out the possibility that I'm an idiot and missing
something simple.USA_Eli_A - 10-5-2009 at 09:42 PM
I'd say it's missing a ply or the F-glass layer under your feet. First time I've heard of that.
If you need me to pick up the service I can handle it for you. I'd say get it taken apart, so you can ship the deck off. There is a warranty form on
Gi website!
Just spoke with Matt Barker at GI. Apparently my deck is a bit thinner than it should be. It's right at one cm. So guessing Eli nailed it... possibly
missing a ply.
I'll let you know when the new deck gets here.awindofchange - 13-5-2009 at 11:31 AM
GI is awesome, Matt is a great guy. They stand behind their product and I was sure that once you got in touch with them that they would take care of
you just fine.
Let us know how the new replacement deck turns out for you.
