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

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cwphoto
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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
Oct 22 2012 7:30PM
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Puns
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too longboard didn't read
Oct 22 2012 7:45PM
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volvotom
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There's a longboard "season"???

It's 24/7/365 here in SoCal
Oct 22 2012 7:48PM
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Pow.yuHdig*
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ya up here in canada the climate is just like socal all year round this guy must live in some stupid poor country where it rains and snows and stuff

Oct 22 2012 7:52PM
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cwphoto
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haha yea i live in ohio. i dunno, if the winter sucks as bad as it did last year i can just ride all winter long when im not skiing
Oct 22 2012 7:54PM
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SamwiseTheGamgee
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damn that bustin' board looks hella fun, do want!
Oct 22 2012 8:09PM
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Forcillo
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Why, may I ask, are you getting the 40˚ plates rather than 52's? The 40's are mainly a downhill truck.

Also, what the hell are you using these for? We need some info, foo!
Oct 22 2012 9:56PM
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Forcillo
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Disregard this, I overlooked the last part of the OP.

I honestly don't like either of those boards. If I were you, I'd get a Rayne Nemesis with Caliber 50 cals along with whatever wheels your little heart desires. I'm not biased. I don't own this board. I wish I did though.
Oct 22 2012 9:58PM
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LoftyLawnChair
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1. Dont get bustin or bear trucks- they are overrated and overpriced
2. For a deck, I reccomend something earthwing like the supermodel or road killer, or if you are interested in a top mount go for a comet grease shark
3. For trucks id recommend something like paris 180 or randal 180

just my 2 cents..
Oct 22 2012 10:00PM
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cwphoto
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after i did some more research after the op (lots of silverfish reviews), i think im set on the 852's. if i really need the lower angle i can just flip the hanger. i dont need some a low baseplate like the 840

i would use it for light cruising ( i already have a dedicated 47" cruiser). mostly for sliding, but nothing at too high speeds. the hills in my area suck. the only good hill i do have i wouldnt top 30mph and dont really plan on it.
Oct 22 2012 10:02PM
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cwphoto
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*such a low*
Oct 22 2012 10:05PM
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cwphoto
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Bump.

And what i meant on the last post is that most likely, i wont be topping 30mph. My hills arent too big
Oct 23 2012 12:36PM
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