Earthwing Supermodel Recap

Posted June 15, 2010 // Tagged as Longboarding, Product Info // 3 Comments ↓

Here at MOBO we toss the word “great” around a lot. But the Earthwing Supermodel fits our definition of the word. It’s a great board with a great concave. Best of all—it has a great price.

“It’s a ridiculously cheap price for how nice it is,” MOBO rider Ryan Vanderveen says, “especially for being a downhill freestyle board with a ton of features.”

This twin-tip, symmetrical, drop through deck comes in two flexes: 8 and 9 ply (go for 9 ply if you want a stiffer deck). It’s also got a big grab rail, ready for locking you in.

We recommend turny trucks, like Randal 180 trucks (with a 50 degree baseplate), Bear 852 trucks, or Paris 180 longboard trucks. Vanderveen says he’d suggest a pair of Indy’s.  Keep in mind that pretty much any truck on the market comes with stock bushings that are sub-par.  Venoms are the way to go to dramatically improve the way your trucks feel for only $14.  Not sure what durometer combo to go with?  Hit us up on Live Chat and we’ll help you dial it in.

Get your Earthwing Supermodel deck at MOBO for $100. With free shipping, what more could you ask for?!

**Update-The 8 plys have sold out for the time being but we have a few more of the 9ply decks still left in stock.  It’s an awesome board for a heavier rider or anyone who doesn’t like any flex in their deck.

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3 Responses

  1. Casey

    July 18th, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Thanks for the Earthwing Supermodel review. I’m a bit older (35) and am looking to get back into longboarding after being away for a few years. I was never any good, really, but I’d like something I can cruise on while my kids ride their bikes, and something I can learn to slide on. I’m about 175 lbs, and I have an old pair of RII’s I’ve held on to that I’m planning on using. Can you tell me what you’d recommend? I’m too old and fragile ;-) to bomb anything – I probably won’t ever want to go over 30 mph. I’ve been reading reviews of similar boards: the Maestro, Dervish, Eel, Comet FSM, Gravity Drop, etc… any advice would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks.

  2. Skatie

    July 18th, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Hi Casey, glad to hear you’re getting back into the sport! The supermodel really gives you the most bang for your buck compared to decks like the dervish which are almost twice the price. The FSM is another one we really like but for $40 more. The FSM has some rocker to it which is nice for locking in your feet really well and centering your balance. With RIIs you’ll be set. The Supermodel is more comfortable for general cruising though since it doesn’t have that rocker. Feel free to call us at the shop for some more detailed advice and we can learn more about you. Thanks! 206.372.5268

  3. matthew

    January 18th, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    hey i was looking at getting the supermodel with indie 215s because im going to be doing ALOT of freerideing and stand up slides. the only problem is that im gonna be takeing it up to some higher speeds, probably around 40-45mph, and i wasnt sure that indies would be able to handle that. any other suggestions for trucks that would suit my style? also, is the supermodel with indies turney, or is it more of a stable ride? and one last thing, what type of wheels do you recomend? i currently have otang 86a stims but they are kinda chattery and wear down fast. so i was looking at either the cult classics or the s9 race forms.
    thanks

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