Never Summer Heist Review

[KidsInjuringthemself]

i love this board

[tacotown102]

that is a nice couch

[assassinsu]

what wheels would u reccomend for this board?

[beep388]

@darksoulace if i was 230p would it bottom out

[countpker]

Is this board good or sliding?

[LoadedElliott]

Was your board a classic flex or power? Cause I'm about 180 too but I don't know to be at the max flex weight of one or be very low on another.?

[darksoulace]

@LoadedElliott Mine was the classic flex I suppose. I bought it before when there was only 1 option.

[THE6POINT0REJECT]

@TheAirsoftScout

You could try retro wheels not sure what color but they have assortments of durometers or if you like otang either some durians or stimulis purps are 83a they are pretty nice or some purple otang in heats but they take a little bit to round up and break in

[TheAirsoftScout]

Who knows what good sliding wheels abut not too hard wheels i gcan get?

[abenson9694]

ive had the same screw problem. i havent heard about any other longboard breaking the truck screws, but ive broken uhh 7 i think? something ridiculous. and the protective metal plates have broken in a couple different places, and the board started to crack down the middle from the truck cutouts. im about to send it back, the 3 year warranty is gonna be used.

[theasianpearexpress]

how do you thnk it would do for tricks

[thisismeinhere]

is it the clasic flex or super flex

[coloradokid1992]

I can't decide on whether I should get the Heist or the Descent. I'm gonna mostly use it to get around campus and hit up some decent hills. Which board do you think is better for that?

[darksoulace]

@coloradokid1992 I wouldn't think it would be a big difference. The descent will give you some sharper turning since it's a top mount. The Heist will be sturdier on big hills since it's a drop through.

[houstonholt1989]

@coloradokid1992 i've ridden both and have also been a sells rep for ns. definitely go with the hiest. you'll feel much safer. its lower give you a better feel when your pulling a slide or doing some switchbacks. if you want more of just a flex deck just for kicks, go with the descent.

[MegaWhiteLies1]

i got one its good for carving mine is basicly identical to his its a smooth ride great fun nice and stable when you go down hills but if u want to slide i recomend getting different wheels cus ive tried to slide on mine and it doesnt work so well. :)

[darksoulace]

@MegaWhiteLies1 nice! The wheels are actually slidable, but you have to break them in first. Still probably not the best to slide on though.

[EpikCupcake]

i heard this board is better than a dervish is this true?

[bluebo28954]

can you put gullwing sidewinder trucks on this? its 150mm

[darksoulace]

@bluebo28954 I feel like you could, but I've never tried. It kinda defeats the purpose of a drop-through board though. Those trucks just raise you higher.

[bluebo28954]

@darksoulace oh.....bu cn't you just put risers to put it lower???

[darksoulace]

@bluebo28954 I suppose that is true, but you just have to make sure you don't hinder the bushings. I was just pointing it out. How are those sidewinders anyway? I've never really ridden them. I'm a Paris trucks fan

[bluebo28954]

@bluebo28954 the sidewinders are actually really great!!! they don't squeak at all even though I never put lube or anything like that and I bought my board at zumiez at the gilroy outlets and the person who was selling it to me recommended them. if you by them i think they're actually pretty cheap. the trucks are great for cruising and carving but if you plan to go down hill i wouldn't think about it because i fell once. I've used the trucks for quite a while now and there still great!!

[halfginger45]

i was thinking about getting this for my first board would u recomend it i way 150 and i wanna bomb and carve hills

[tombodell22409]

hey i was planning on buying this board.

will this be a good board for my style of riding?

i will like to bomb hills and carve a bit.

i weight about 152lbs

[darksoulace]

I guess it depends on how hard you are bombing these hills. It holds up pretty well at speed if you know how to handle it. It sounds like it would be good for what you do. It's a beauty to carve up some hills on. Especially if you put a softer bushing in. Mine turns pretty hard already and I got the stocks in.

[tombodell22409]

okk haev u ever expreienced death wobbles on this board going down a hill??

[darksoulace]

Nah. I've never experienced speed wobbles on any of my boards after my first day ever skating. This board rides really low to the ground too so I'd suspect it would hold up pretty well. I would suggest that if you are set on this board, get the power flex b/c you don't want a whole lot of flexibility when you go fast. Speedboarding is done better on stiff boards, but then they aren't as nice to carve. So it's a trade-off.

[Tricycle42]

sick review. but i was wondering whether i should get the classic flex or the power flex. i weigh 135 btw.

[darksoulace]

I like the flex. I'm 180 in this video, so you can tell from that. The power flex will just be stiffer. Personal preference really. If you like a moderately flexy board, you are probably good with the classic. I've never ridden the power flex, but it might be a little stiff under your weight. But I don't know for certain.

[cuycalledcal]

which do you think is an all round better board.. Never summer heist or never summer descent??

[darksoulace]

They are both really good all around boards. The extra height on the decent will let you pump and carve sharper, but the heist will be easier to push and more stable at speed. Main difference that I could see.

[akamynameisyes]

Thank you for the great review man very informative, im thinkin' of getting a power flex as im sure it will bend more with wear and tear. you know a company has a lot of confidence in their product, and care for their customers if they have a 3 year warrranty!!

[wasssabio]

if u order the board from a diff website does the warranty still work?

[darksoulace]

@wasssabio It should. I got my board from a shop near my house and the warranty still applies to me I believe. Overall, they are very willing to make you happy even without the warranty.

[wasssabio]

alright i was thinking you had to order from them so they can keep a record of you buying it from them whew and i weigh 160 shud i go for power or classic?

[darksoulace]

@wasssabio well I was 180 when I shot this video and the classic was fine for me. I've never felt the power myself. It all depends on if you like a more flexible board. The classic is very flexy tho as you can see in the vid.

[johnqpublic912]

i'm really considering the ns heist over the loaded dervish...it just seems like a all around good board and you can't go wrong with the 3 year warranty

[darksoulace]

I love my Heist! You are right. The 3 year warranty is amazing! You really can't go wrong with this thing.

[judgie159]

Dervish's' are wayy too over hyped. Never summer boards are wikkid nice

[TahtChrisKid]

Nice review.

Especially for your 1st try.

[darksoulace]

Thanks! Means alot! I'm getting a Humu soon from longboard larry. I'm gonna review that after I ride it for a good bit.

(to everybody else) ps. I haven't put up a riding video for 3 reasons. 1) I'm not that good 2) I don't really have anybody else to skate in the vid/ film me. 3) my camera has been acting funny.

[TahtChrisKid]

No problem. Ill have to try the heist after this

[AndrewLandry]

Hey, I'd love to see some video of someone skating the Heist, just to see how it flexes when carving or pumping or whatever.

[nicademus2069]

this is last years model, there are now different types of flex and they have reinforced the bolt holes, alot of people cracked theirs, including me. The old flex was too much for someone over 180, hopefully they fixed it with the new power flex.

[u6u]

yea i just ordered the heist about a week ago..it comes tomorrow! from all the research i had done prior to buying the heist, i foud that the heist and the dervish are almost exactly the same, but the heist is a lot cheaper, all my friends have the dervish and i find the heist to be just as good and even better in some situations...

[nicademus2069]

the dervish and heist are nothing alike other than shape. I have both and they ride completely different, and feel completely different. I've had to replace my heist(under warranty) and get the new deck with the new flex tomorrow.

[LolIdiots]

whats better the heist or the loaded?

[LolIdiots]

better for downhill and sliding

[darksoulace]

The Heist is a fairly similar board to the Dervish and Vangaurd. They are both will be similar in sliding and DH. Only real perk to the Loadeds is that you can pick a flex. Otherwise, the Heist is just as good and cheaper.

[Lvids91]

Did you get the Classic Flex or the Power Flex?

[darksoulace]

I have the Classic Flex

[Cierra1985]

How tall are you? That bored looks way small next to you LOL! Awesome though! Thx for the review!

[darksoulace]

I'm 6 ft. Lol! You're welcome and thank you for the awesome comment.

[nunfu]

I have one of these.

It is a crew favorite for garage racing and inner city riding.

[Petersaurus11]

can you use this on downhill ow is it to flexy

[darksoulace]

If you are gonna do some serious down hill, like over 30mph, I would not use it.

[nicademus2069]

why i take mine at 40 plus everyday. and i weigh 180.

[imrlybord71]

I weigh 108 lbs and I've taken it a bit over 30 mph with no problems. I could probably take it to at least 45 without issue, and maybe even faster as I get better. Heavier riders probably shouldn't take it much over 30 unless they are extremely confident.

[garrettmikesmith]

yeah lets hope so

[garrettmikesmith]

hey i got one of these coming in the mail soon. are the tips big enough to easily pull off a manual or shove it?  thanks

[darksoulace]

I have difficulty manualing on any board, so it's just as hard as any other board to me.The nose of the board is approximately the same size of the Loaded Dervish and people have no problem manualing on that. It just takes some getting used to.

[Petersaurus11]

just bought one and i cant wait till it gets here

[thetruth2289]

hey bro i just recently purchased one from dbs and i was wondering how durable is it? like can i do flip tricks and stuff? thanx

[darksoulace]

Well like I said, I've bottomed it out twice and don't have any scratches. The tips however have been a bit scraped up from practicing tiger claws. I have though, if you do any kind of trick where you jump back on the board, make sure you plant really close to the trucks. Other wise the board will just flex completely under the force

[rockon222222]

do u get very many speed wobbles?

[darksoulace]

I have never gotten any speed wobbles. I'd say I've taken it to about 25 mph

[muryb11]

can you dance on it or is it weird because it is too concave?

[darksoulace]

Actually, I don't have any problem dancing on it. The great carving really flows you into maneuvers, such as cross-steps and pans.

I would maybe not suggest it if that is your main plan. If you'd like an all around board, but like to dance, go for it!

[zdanz25]

hav you tried putting sky hooks on it?

[darksoulace]

No. I've never tried. Is there a reason to?

[zdanz25]

so u can jump shit?

[darksoulace]

Nah. I'm not really worried about jumping and stuff. I stay pretty flat for the most part. Anytime I do need to jump a little, I just reach down and grab the board.

[THIl2D3Y3]

It's fine for dancing on. I've done it. The concave isn't MEGA deep or anything.

[superdoopersam]

Yo man I have that same exact setup! I got mine from board room

[imrlybord71]

I just thought I should correct you on your description. The Descent is flexier than the Heist.

Anyway, I have the Heist, and I agree with this review.

[darksoulace]

I did hear that but I wasn't sure so I put them as the same. I just fixed the description. Thank you for the your help.

[darksoulace]

Wow! Thanks for the comments! Feels good considering it's my first video. I just love longboarding and I wanna help everybody out.

[THIl2D3Y3]

Hey, enjoyed the video.

Hopefully you'll put up a video of you riding it soon.

[amlytton]

i think i am going to***

[amlytton]

this think i am going to buy one soon thanks to this video