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Ollin Layout
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Integrated E-Board – Ollin Board Company

Ollin’s new eboard puts the batteries and electrical components inside the deck!

Ollin Board Company is working on an electric longboard deck that features integrated compartments for the batteries and electronic components. This is a significant improvement over the bulky battery packs that have previously been mounted externally. The decks are composed of Maple, Baltic Birch and fiberglass composite with a removable aluminum top hatch that allows access to the interior compartments. At 38.75″ long and 10.25″ wide, there is room to store enough batteries for a 40 mile range. Production boards will ship with a 27-29MPH top speed but with some modifications 40MPH is possible!

What About the E-Boards?

The boards will feature an auxiliary USB charging port for charging cellphones or other accessories and a built in digital voltage display. Included are a transmitter/receiver and 1 or 2 VESC motor controllers depending on which package you purchase. You will need to supply trucks, wheels, motors and motor mounts but some of these components are available at Ollin’s site.

Ollin hopes to have the decks out soon. Take a look at the link and we’ll update when they’re available.

Ollin Flux Aluminum Interior
Ollin Interior
Ollin Flux Side
Ollin Flux Aluminum

About Ollin Board Company

This is just one of the projects that the Ollin Board Company has worked on over the years. Their current lineup includes 90mm wheels, decks for freeriding, and ceramic bearings. They take on the full process of their longboards, including the design and manufacture of their decks.

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IKO, W.I.L.D. & Zeno’s Bane – Joypulp

Joypulp is preparing an update for 2016 with new graphics for the IKO, W.I.L.D and Zeno’s Bane decks. Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, they place a heavy emphasis on craftsmanship and inspiring creative communities. The new graphics are screen printed by hand and illustrated by up-and-coming young artists and designers.

The decks are constructed of sustainably harvested Canadian Maple veneers and finished with environmentally friendly water-based products.

Expected to be available online at Joypulp.com and in local shops Mid-June. Take a look at the link and we’ll update when they’re out!

As a bonus we’ve included a shot of a new prototype Joypulp is working on.

2015 Zeno’s Bane
2016 W.I.L.D. – Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
2015 IKO
2016 Shape Prototype
Joypulp Shop
2015 W.I.L.D.
2016 Zeno’s Bane – From The Abyss
2016 IKO – Giant Jelly

If you’ve been fiending for a Joypulp board then you may have to wait a while! They’re really in demand and tend to run out of stock really quickly–enthusiasts are always copping the latest release right as it goes live.

We’ll keep you in the know when Joypulp gets the W.I.L.D., Zeno’s Bane, or IKO back in stock. As soon as we know, you’ll know too.

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kebbek emma
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2016 Lineup – Kebbek Skateboards

2016 marks the 24th year Kebbek Skateboards has been in business and to celebrate they have completely redesigned their line (Check out their 25th anniversary lineup here). They launched their new decks in January at the ISPO Munich trade-show. New artistry accompanies new shapes and technology this year.

Kebbek’s Design Style

Three different series of graphics showcase Kebbek’s artistic style. The Skatehouse series by Robbie Lariviere is reminiscent of the antics you may find in a house of skaters. Together the four graphics complete a larger panorama of a skate home, all it’s occupants included.

The Outdoor Series is also by Robbie but the two graphics in this series uniquely represent the pro’s they were made for. Ben Dubreuil and Emma Daigle’s graphics each appeal to their personalities.

Pascal Herbert delivers the Bio Suit series with an animal-style familiar to the past 24 years of releases from Kebbek.

Shapes include the Top Mount 36, Twin Kix, Smooth Cut 34 & 37, Ben Dub, Emma, Amane Kishida and the Dig Deep. They feature radial drops, flush-mount, drop-through and top-mount options, multiple wheelbases and precision cut wheelwells.

Kebbeks’ new lineup for 2016 is an excellent demonstration of their skill and style. We’re particularly fond of the new Top Mount 36. Grab one of your own at link and join Kebbek on a stylish new ride.

So, have you found your next board yet? If there’s one thing for sure, Kebbek doesn’t fail on artistic flair.

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Wall of Zenit Missile
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Rocket & Missile – Zenit Longboards

Zenit longboards is now distributing their gear across all of North America. Check out two of their excellent DH offerings.

Zenit is a high-end manufacturer of small-batch longboards based in Montreal, CA. They’ve served local demands since 2011 but this year they intend to make their superb skating equipment available all across North America.

The Missile & The Rocket Decks

Decks are built in house from composite materials around a horizontally laminated maple core. The Missile and The Rocket, two of their currently available 5 shapes, are intended to meet the needs of the downhill crowd.

Both decks are 34.5″ long and 9.75″ wide. They offer wheelbase options of 23.5 – 26″. The concave varies from 0.7″ to 1.2″ at the flares. The Rocket is available for $189.99 while The Missile can be had for $239.99.

These two decks are currently not available on their site, http://www.zenitboards.com. Until it’s updated, you can send Thomas an email at the link to place an order.

 

Zenit Side Profile
Zenit Missile Construction
Zenit Rocket Deck
Wall of Zenit Missile
Loaded Zenit Rocket
Zenit Rocket Construction
Zenit Missile Deck

More From Zenit

You probably saw our review of their 2017 releases which brought more praise from our writing team. We’ve put an epic level of details into their 2017 lineup review so make sure you read those reviews if you’re loving what Zenit is up to. We give you measurements and exclusive info on their top of the line longboards.

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DB Longboards 2016 Lineup
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2016 Lineup – DB Longboards

DB’s new lineup is out and it’s a solid offering of style for 2016. Take a look at the link and grab a new deck just in time for summer.

DB Longboards recently introduced their 2016 lineup featuring new graphics, construction and shapes. It’s a healthy offering of four new shapes with styles for multiple disciplines.

CoreFlex Technology

They’ve developed a new type of construction they call The CoreFlex which was built with the perfect flex pattern in mind. The Compound incorporates this new construction by combining cambered bamboo sandwiched between layers of fiberglass and a high-density material for high performance freestyle and carving. 3 different offerings are available with various levels of flex.

Longboard Styles: DB Longboards

The Contra is a new top-mount, slightly dropped tub focused on DH and Freeride. Comes in two flavors at 35.5″ and 38.5″ lengths. The Paradigm is a drop-through at 41″ with the same interests.

The Single Speed comes in at 40.5″ and cares not about discipline. Freeride, Dance or carve, it just wants to skate.

New graphics are done in-house by DB and with good taste. The vivid reds and rich blues accompany a futuristic scene on the classic lunch tray. DB really showed up for 2016. Check out their lineup and grab one of the new decks at the link.

  • DB Longboards 2016 Contra
  • DB Longboards Paradigm 41
  • DB Longboards Blue Lunch Tray
  • DB Longboards 2016 Single Speed
  • Coreflex Compound Flex 1 DB Longboards

Our Review of DB Longboards

If you’re wondering whether they’re hot or not…well they’re hawt. We know that the loud colors are not a style for all of you but we hope you can understand why we think these longboards are flair in the best way.

We especially love the CoreFlex Compound Flex 1 you see above. That board with those wheels. Mhm. Yep. You understand us DB!

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