I know its a little late in the season, but here's a longboard question

hey guys, I'm looking at my options for a new board. I already have a board, so this won't be my first.

the two main ones I'm looking at are the Alto ARTiSAN and the Bustin Sportster. On the sportster, I'd get Bear Grizzly 840s, bustin swift 70mm 82a wheels, and bones super reds.

On the ARTiSAN II, I'd get Bear Grizzly 840s, earthwing free riders, and bones reds, and drop through mounted.

http://altolongboards.com/store/products/artisan2/

http://www.bustinboards.com/v/bustin_longboards_nyc_sportster_longboard.asp

I've seen a fair amount of reviews on the bustin, but I still want everyone's opinion on it. but, i haven't been able to find much on the Alto. Have any of you ridden it? i'd like everyone's thoughts on it.

I'd use them for a little cruising, mostly sliding, and some DH, but nothing above 30mph.
I've looked at a lot of other options and mainly have it narrowed down to these two, but I'm still open to other ideas.

also, what really makes precision trucks so much different from cast trucks? i know the general rule is if you dont know if you need them, you probably dont, but i'd like to know if you can really feel the difference between them

Your thoughts on these boards? thanks!

i tried r/longboarding, but only got a few replies