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jbm
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I'm going to try a vendor other than BSD for my next custom. Any one have any opinions on any of the other companies?
I sort of have my own opinions and experiences but I'd like to know what other people think. I rode customs from both Custom X and Toobs back in the day, but don't know much about their current quality and output other than the boards I've seen that Wagner and imaroxstar got. What I can tell from the web is that a Custom X will be slightly cheaper but with a longer turnaround than Toobs. Is that right?
Is there another US company to look at? Any one try JL? Vortex?
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:25 am Post subject: |
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| ballistic! got my one and only custom from them about 3 yrs ago. very similar to dubs board dimensions. lasted me the longest of any boards, prob almost 3 yrs. excellent materials and craftsmanship. now im just saving up again for another. carlos is the man. he makes sure the board u get is best suited for ur individual needs.
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jbm
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Custom JL's via ebodyboarding are the cheapest I could find for a Polypro core w/one stringer, channels, and thumb grips.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Let us know how the JL turns out if you get one. I've been considering a custom too. I'll check out Ballistic too.
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Rei
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Anything made in the usa is good and most of the comapnies use the same materials...hear nothing but good things about toobs, JL, and custom x...I tried to order a custom ballistic, talked to carlos about the board and everything but he never got back to me...bad service man I hate that. Same thing with vortex I heard, flaky. You will see my mini hubb custom on saturday with deck contours, stringer, and graphic...the contours gives me a damn kung-fu grip,I love it.
If anything bro, look at some stock boards, some look really good.
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GcoastJon
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds good. Can't wait to see that board.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:36 am Post subject: |
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If you order a custom board by CUSTOM X, PMA himself will make it for you. Last boards from CUSTOM X I got are custom made, but not by PMA, another shaper that makes boards for the team, same quality as tock boards.
JL is a great shaper, I know about his work for a long time, Cris Hilton, SCIENCE Bodyboards co-owner or CEO, recommended him to me years ago. |
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imaroxstar
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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| toobs has excellent quality and service. My latest board is toobs custom, and I am very happy with it. I can show you at contest- joe H
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aarondinham
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| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject: My Boards |
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| I get all my boards made by Dan Sivess at NMD. My brother Damian was riding one of his Customs in the contest at the weekend.
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jbm
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| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: My Boards |
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| aarondinham wrote: |
| I get all my boards made by Dan Sivess at NMD. My brother Damian was riding one of his Customs in the contest at the weekend. |
Will they make a PP core w/one stinger, channels, a bat tail, and include shipping for less than $260US?
Four US companies make customs for $260US or less: BSD, Toobs, Custom X, and JL Designs.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: My Boards |
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| jbm wrote: |
| aarondinham wrote: |
| I get all my boards made by Dan Sivess at NMD. My brother Damian was riding one of his Customs in the contest at the weekend. |
Will they make a PP core w/one stinger, channels, a bat tail, and include shipping for less than $260US?
Four US companies make customs for $260US or less: BSD, Toobs, Custom X, and JL Designs. |
Im not sure of the price cuz i ride for them so get all my boards for free.
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aarondinham
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| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject: NMD Bodyboards |
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| Im not sure of the price cuz i ride for them so get all my boards for free.
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jbm
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: NMD Bodyboards |
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| aarondinham wrote: |
| Im not sure of the price cuz i ride for them so get all my boards for free. |
If they are coming from outside of the US they probably cost an arm and a leg. Custom QCDs cost something like $330US before international shipping costs. Most of the US companies include shipping in the price.
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aarondinham
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: NMD Bodyboards |
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| jbm wrote: |
| aarondinham wrote: |
| Im not sure of the price cuz i ride for them so get all my boards for free. |
If they are coming from outside of the US they probably cost an arm and a leg. Custom QCDs cost something like $330US before international shipping costs. Most of the US companies include shipping in the price. |
Thats bcuz QCD are made in OZ. NMD are made in Indo so are shipped from there.
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jbm
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:25 am Post subject: Re: NMD Bodyboards |
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| aarondinham wrote: |
| jbm wrote: |
| aarondinham wrote: |
| Im not sure of the price cuz i ride for them so get all my boards for free. |
If they are coming from outside of the US they probably cost an arm and a leg. Custom QCDs cost something like $330US before international shipping costs. Most of the US companies include shipping in the price. |
Thats bcuz QCD are made in OZ. NMD are made in Indo so are shipped from there. |
I'm going to stick to something made domestically.
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jbm
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:40 am Post subject: |
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| I'm going to pay the extra $$$ for a Toobs I think.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:39 am Post subject: |
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| Alright so I went with Toobs. Put my order in last night. Talked to Marcos this morning. Board was made and shipped TODAY. Board should be arriving next Tuesday. Unbelievable turnaround time.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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| thats sounds good...we'll see how yours turns out and I may get a custom done by them in the future.
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