I have some progress to report, Dear Reader. As you know I am always hunting for that perfect carve, and am endlessly fascinated with new bushing combinations. I may have discovered something exciting today: some old friends, some new shapes, and a couple surprises.
What is a Brazilian Mullet you ask? First, let me esplain the “Brazil” part of this: green+yellow. “Brazil” is my shorthand for the bushing combo of a yellow Venom Barrel (85a HPF) on bottom, and an olive green Venom cone (80a SHR) on top. For a “supercarve” setup, one could do worse that Brazil/Brazil, front and back.
Now the “Mullet” part: party in the front (truck), business in the back (truck). This config is inspired by slalom skate racing setups: front truck is extremely turny, and the rear truck is much more stable, which allows you to initiate a quick turn, but still get a lot of stability and power in the back half of the turn. This is also why I have Orange O’tang Kegels in front (grip+rollspeed), and Blue O’tangs in back (grip++)
OK, now to cover the “new shapes”: Venom Stepped Cone, inverted. OMFG! Amazing. You have to try this! <brushes away a tear>
THE BUILD
Front Truck: Classic Randal RII (180mm, 50degree)
bottom: Yellow Venom Barrel
top: Olive Green Venom Stepped Cone, flipped (narrow end facing the hanger, like the Riptide Fatboy)
wheels: Orangatang Kegels (Orange)
Rear Truck: Randall RII
bottom: Yellow Venom Keg (oh yes, I said KEG!)
top: Purple Khiro barrel (WTF?! Yes, trust me)
wheels: Orangatang Kegels (Blue)
Don’t argue, just build this and try it. It might be the best ever.
Oh, I forgot to specify deck: Loaded Vanguard, Flex 2.
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