Landyachtz Evo

Perhaps my favorite deck is the Landyachtz Evo. The Evo is a dropdown board built for speed. It has a ground clearance of about two inches, which is the perfect height for this type of board. Being lower to the ground means two things: greater speed and increased stability. Since the deck is only two inches from the ground, the rider can easily attain speeds upward of forty miles per hour without experiencing the speed wobble that would certainly occur on most other boards. The Shape of the board is another key factor in its design. The Evo is wider in the front than it is in the back. This design element is important because it allows for smooth, effortless sliding when you want it, and control when you don’t.

The one downfall I see with the Evo is its weight. According to Landyachtz, the board is about ten pounds, so it is certainly not a lightweight board. But the Evo offers the best down hill ride you could ask for, so it is definitely worth carrying the extra weight. However, if you are a serious boarder, and are willing to dig deep in your wallet in order to get a lighter deck, then for you the Evo is also available in Carbon Fiber. The Carbon Fiber model is far lighter than its 11 ply wooden counterpart. The carbon fiber model is only for experienced riders, but if you can handle it then it may be a great option for you, as it offers a dramatic increase in speed and a serious drop in weight. But as I said, you will have to pay for that reduction in weight and increase in speed. The standard wooden deck is available from anywhere between 100 and 150 dollars, depending on where you shop. However, the carbon fiber model will set you back at 600 dollars.

(image from landyachtz.com)