The heart of Flowlab's patented DCS technology is its geometry. Since the trucks don't actually move, turning is a result of the arced relationship between the wheels of the front trucks and those of the back. The board is primarily on only two wheels most of the time. As the board is leaned over, the next pair of wheels continue the turn. The geometry has been optimized to produce a smooth transition throughout the board's turning motion.
If you can ride a regular skateboard you will find it easy to hop onto a Flowlab Skateboard and start linking fluid turns immediately. At low speeds, not much faster than just standing still, the board feels less stable than a regular skateboard because you are standing on an arc. Stability can be compared to riding a board with loose trucks. Once you get the board moving at all, it gets stable (just like a bicycle) and within a few minutes, it feels natural.
Most tricks that are possible on a regular skateboard are possible with Flowlab boards with the obvious exception of grinds. It also depends on which board you get. The DCS-36 and the DCS-32 are the best boards to ride if you want to bust tricks. Most people who already skate can pull off just about all the basic flip tricks on both these boards within minutes of first riding them. The DCS-42 is a longboard (42") so its harder to do throw it around especially if you're a smaller rider.
The axle is completely rigid and made of hardened steel.
Spacers in between each wheel keep them from rubbing.
They're similar to aggressive inline skate wheels with a predominately flat profile. (see specs). The wheels can be removed and rotated to counteract any wear patterns brought about by different riding styles. Replacement wheels are moderately priced and available online in the Flowlab store.
Flowlab Skateboards are specifically designed for downhill carving but are also fun for just cruising around. Rolling hills with sidewalks and driveways to carve on are lots of fun. Higher speeds should be avoided. On steeper hills, its best to carve back and forth across the slope- Don't bomb straight down the hill. The DCS-36 and DCS-32 are also a lot of fun in skateparks, bowls, snakeruns, etc. For riding locations in your area, go to Labrat Chat and post a message. Other riders may have suggestions.
Surprisingly like snowboarding; fluid, smooth, responsive and highly maneuverable. You feel very close to the ground and actually feel the "edges" of the board as you carve.
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The big hill carver. Carve deep to control your decent down the hill and ride off the front truck for a more snowboard-type feel, or off the back truck for more of a surfing-type feel.
Mid-sized board is the ultimate in Surf & Snowboard Training. Its the perfect size fore great carving control on most hills and short enough to carve through the skateparks easily.
The smallest of the Flowboards offered and ideal for smaller riders or for skateboard type riding. Great for flowing through skateparks or busting your favorite skate tricks on. Also fun for carving mellow to moderately graded hills. Perfect entry-level board in to flowboards.
- All sports carry a risk of injury. Sometimes accidents happen which are truly unavoidable but usually there are ways to reduce the risks of anything nasty happening.
1. Always wear protective gear. Helmets, knee, elbow and wrist guards.
2. Inspect your equipment before every session. Check the wheels & trucks for excessive wear. Make sure all bolts are tight and the wheels are seated properly. And examine the platform for cracks or stress lines.
3. Live to play another day. On any new terrain, start slowly. Test the traction limits of your wheels. Carve progressively harder to determine the limits of your comfort zone.
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