Pt.1: Prisma Skateboards and Paradox Griptape Review (Talking and Setting Up)

[SteezDip]

not like XTREME!!!!

[thephenom2015]

Were can i get my own peronally customized designed graphics on a skateboard, and buy a bundle of like 20 of them?

[grimcity]

@thephenom2015

For a limited run of 20, probably Board Pusher, but it would be way expensive.

[TheTAYLORBEAST]

@thephenom2015 i can get you a bundle of 25, with any graphic you send in. $600-$700.

[Marquize7]

@grimcity. Oh ya man will do, I've been watching your videos for a little wile and I must say your skating has the most soul I've ever seen, I'll miss the A but Theres no place like home

[TOGATROOPS]

Anyone know how to do those 3 lines on the griptape? just like what he did with his but 3 smaller lines? idk, i've seen alot of people do those, and I just want to try doing that. (:

[grimcity]

@TOGATROOPS

Hey Toga, all you have to do it cut the grip first, then apply it in sections. I've seen some people get really creative, making all sorts of geometric shapes and designs. Just get artsy and grab some scissors and you're gold! Cheers!

[TOGATROOPS]

@grimcity but what if you don't cut it perfect, and it's like.. not straight, will that mess up the small line?

[TOGATROOPS]

@grimcity but what if you don't cut it perfect? what if it's like.. slanted or something? like, not straight? will that mess up the small line itself ? can you create a video ? or is that too much to ask? thanks for answering my comment ! :D nice skating also.

[Marquize7]

Shoes on the bed??? Mother would throw a fit! But yo Neal a little geo question for ya is Covington near Hammond I hear it is just lookin to clear up some rumers cause I'm movin out of the ATL and back to the boot who dat!

[grimcity]

@Marquize7

The shoes: it's cool, I was in a hotel on work and that's how I wile' out! haha! But yeah man, Covington is SUPER close to Hammond! It's only about 15 minutes from here... a lot of the cats I skate with are from there... plus there are some pretty killer spots hidden away out there. Holler at me when you make the move!

[kerrickh1]

really great review, seriously you are the best at reviewing products keep it up

[HaloFreak0444]

Be careful with the sex it can cut ur eyeballs out

[grimcity]

@HaloFreak0444

Yeah, I wear goggles.

[mrguitarmanguy12]

@grimcity DEAR GRIMCITY, I KNOW THIS WILL SOUND WEIRD BUT I AM LITERALLY ADDICTED TO YOUR VIDEOS. I GET HOME FROM SCHOOL WATCH ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS AND GO SKATE. I LOVE YOU (NO HOMO) AND YOUR VIDS SO KEEP MAKIN EM AND SKATIN

[OaWaScHlKaKtUs]

@grimcity hey gc it would be cool if you would make some tricktips or stuff like that if you got some time for it...

peace

[IAWAskater]

Hey grim, just wanted to say that this was the latest video from you when I first started skating and watching vids on the youtubes...also, do you know where I can get smaller companies boards besides zumiez and sketchy online stores? I have a local shop but they don't have shop boards all year, only July-November(I live in Iowa and only have two indoor parks, both 2 hours away), and I'm not old enough to have an actual job.

[the916skater]

hhaahha i got a board with the grip and it does work

[praisethedog]

it would be good if they sell prima boards in mexico i would promote in the skateshops

[grimcity]

@praisethedog

Give the guy an email, you never know! I definitely enjoyed the way the board skated and felt, and it took a really good beating (as most of my skating, like hopefully everyone else's, is done off camera). Super good quality wood, and a good shape as well. I haven't talked to them since the review, but I hope they find some success... they're a legit skater-run crew, which is awesome to me.

Cheers praisethedog! Have a great weekend!

[treflipeltoro543]

the power balance thing actually works. idk how well it would work in a skateboard but if you watch some of the tests it works. ive also had it done in person and was amazed with the results

[grimcity]

@treflipeltoro543

It's a placebo effect that has been going around for years.

It's physically impossible for a hidden hologram to have an effect on you. It's equally as impossible for a visible hologram to have an effect on you, unless it's a CD or a DVD that you like to listen to.

Holograms can store digital data, but you need a digital means to access that data. Have you noticed how they pretty much always give the exact same test over and over? First time they put weight on you (cont)

[grimcity]

@treflipeltoro543

...you don't know what to expect (as far as how hard the guy is going to press). The second time, you're mentally and physically preparing yourself for an expected amount of weight to be applied to you, so you fare better.

But to be clear: these holograms have no physiological effect on you whatsoever. Google "hologram scams" and see how widely they've been used and been around.

Peace and cheers!

-Neal

[Vansskater39]

dude the "rocker" is called the dips im not hating its just called the dips and the sharper it is the more pop and the better manafactured it is because the transition is harder and has been put under enough pressure to get that bend which means the plies are compressed even more so it is a better pop and better all around deck

[grimcity]

@Vansskater39

In the board manufacturing industry, the "rocker" is called the rocker.. at least since 1987, but probably since the first kicktails.

The steepness doesn't mean the board is better or worse, it's just the end result of the concave and the nose/tail eventually meeting. With different concaves and different tails and nose dimensions, the steepness of the rocker varies.

Usually, the boards themselves are based on the quality of the wood, & type of glues used.

[SilVeRS1325]

Man i love your videos, your a great guy man, keep up the great work man keep shredding! :And dude this is funny idk if anyone else thinks this but doesnt it look like hes in a hotel at the beginning of his vids sometimes :D

[grimcity]

@SilVeRS1325

I actually am in am hotel sometimes... I'm on the road a lot because of my day job, so I make these videos whenever I get the chance! Peace!

[TehCreeper45]

the paradox grip is ok, but it doesnt really feel different from a sheet of Shorty's black magic. But i just need to find out the way to order that sweet deck.

[Romerz94]

When you say indy trucks are you talking about independent trucks?

[grimcity]

@Romerz94 Yep!

[skatedblind247]

its worped and u got the nose and back wrong rofl

[grimcity]

@skatedblind247 It wasn't warped at all, and I did indeed mis identify the nose and tail in that one segment, no graphics up top and I was concentrating on what I was saying too much. No biggy, everything was factually accurate about the equipment.

[Simpsonwannabe]

@grimcity what does warped mean??? yo please reply im intreged(soz for spelin :(

[bigbobby95]

Hey Neal. My name is Bobby. I am moving to Baton Rouge soon. Are there any good skateshops around there?

ON another note could you possibly do a review on Rocknrons bearings? preferably ceramics. plz comment

[grimcity]

Hey Bobby... check out Urban 9 on government street... my friend Reno owns it and it's the longest running shop in BR. It's also close to downtown, which is GREAT for street skating. BR's new concrete park (Perkins and Kenilworth) will probably be ready to skate soon as well.

As far as the bearings, I just review what's sent to me... I'll see if our shop had anything. Cheers!

[bigbobby95]

thanks for the advice

[bigbobby95]

Should I get bones swiss or Independent ABEC 7 bearings?????

 NHS says that the test proves that Independent bearings are faster out of the box than Bones Swiss

[Blooperman122334]

you know that they can make up results to sell their product.

[b0redavid]

i believe in bones swiss

[drummerdudesam]

out the box yeah but are they as consistent? I'm not an expert on the science behind them but I'd trust Bones any day :) x

[MrDisturbedskater]

independent trust me bones are only fast but the indys you can ride in any terrain there sick

[wtfareyousmoking]

why are you in a hotel?

[grimcity]

My day job has me on the road a lot, so I just try to film when I can!

[dhotman166]

stab your i ball out lol

[MaxBobbersonTV]

I'm getting Flik glow in the dark griptape. Is it any good?

[method4uandme]

don't get colored grip

[InstruMentalCase]

The Power/Balance thing is the same supposed tech found in the Power/Balance brand watches. Their claim is that a particular frequency is stored in a "hologram" (a little plastic dot), which is then put on the product (watches, stickers, shoes, etc.), which somehow aligns your own frequencies, giving you greater strength and balance. If you're convinced it works, it might actually help you. Placebo effect ftw!

[grimcity]

Placebos indeed! Cheers!

[InstruMentalCase]

Great videos by the way! I discovered your channel yesterday while looking up Mullen stuff.

[ChrisSkatesEnjoi]

can you start doing reviews on shoes? (like lakai,vans,etc. for example)

[pntblman256]

hey grimcity, can you do a spitfire f1 streetburner review?

[IGotTheMurderWeapon]

How good are Ricta wheels for street skating?? And Baker boards???

[dhotman166]

if u like no flatspot and realy hard wheels that dont wear down get ricta crome core

[laxedskater009]

i guess you like local wheels, boards, and stuff right.

[grimcity]

I like my local shop's decks, because we use really great wood, and because I like to rep our shop. I tend to ride Spitfire wheels and I always have a setup with either Real, Anti Hero, or Krooked mounted and ready to skate.

[grimcity]

On my street board I ride Indy lows, and though they aren't the lightest trucks in the world, I don't find them to be too heavy... I ride Koston mids on my bowl rider, and don't notice it there either, but my bowl rider setups are heavy to begin with (big board, big wheels, etc).

I think the preference goes into what we each look for in a truck... I don't really go for light trucks per-say, I prefer a good turn and overall "feel" when it's all set up. It's all personal tastes, y'know? Cheers!

[pntblman256]

Dont you just hate when knifes get stabby? lol, keep doing what your doing! its awesome!

[laxedskater009]

can you make a street burners wheel review.

[grimcity]

I'm actually working on an ad... they're pretty much my favorite urethanes.

[looppykid]

really dude thats sick!

are you sponsored by spitfire

[grimcity]

No, just friends with a few cats from Deluxe, plus they all know I'm a geek-fan of everything they make... just a fortunate series of circumstances!

[madboysteez]

hey isnt wes kremer on paradox griptape i dont know if you know him or not

[chrisgordine]

alright first off i love your videos but i wanna know where you got that deck

[NINJAstudioz]

If you really think about the claims on the paradox griptape, are the creators of it just trying to be humorous or are the serious?

[grimcity]

I can assure you, the gy is 100% serious. I've completely called him out on his claims a few times, but I think he may be clinically insane. Seriously.

[pntblman256]

EXTREME! lol.

[fsslide]

hi grimcity it is me i want to ask you were the f1 strret burners a good wheel or like okay

[grimcity]

I know some people that hate them, but they're my favorite wheel. I'm riding them now.

[laxedskater009]

do you think that street burners are better than betterskateboardingwheels. I mean mostly by power slidiing.

[grimcity]

For me and the way I skate, I like the Street Burners better. I'm actually working on an ad for 'em right now.

[Googlecow456]

yea ima buy one

[ctkswat]

i skate with henry mcannn he is sick mannn

[TheBlankskate]

if you like concave and rockers try a dgk and make a review plz

[deff996]

Well your board having a rocker is not that good because it may brake really easily if you skate a lot and jump stairs etc. just saying...

[grimcity]

If you land bolts, it doesn't matter either way.

[Joshewuhh]

Props Neal on a great, satirical review.

[Googlecow456]

sick dude u make me wanna buy like 18 boards now haha they do actually look good just by this video

[grimcity]

Yeah, I thought it looked pretty proper, Googlecow!

[IGotTheMurderWeapon]

Googlecow?? Can I have the definition, please? Lol!! Keep doing what you're doing and all skaters and non skaters watching your vids will know their shit up and down!!

[1701990]

"They get .. stabby and.."

"You can.. cut.. your eyeballs out.."

[mcsquerb]

I just got a free roll of Paradox from Mr. paradox himself off of the Slap forums. Do you think they might start selling this at local skateshops cause it would be much nicer seeing this handed to you then Mob.

[grimcity]

Good question, man. I don't think many skater-owned shops would pick it up based on the holo-jock technology, though it might be appealing to one of those horrid chain stores or mailorder (it just seems like the niche for that kind of stuff).

If Ari took out (and saved licensing money on) the holograms, he'd have a perfectly fine grip. I mean, the grip is already fine, but I don't see his claims being adopted by skaters as a whole... not nearly enough to make it a household name. Just me tho...

[grimcity]

Oh, PS...

I just remembered that I've never skated Mob (at least not that I'm aware), as our shop only carries Jessup (which seems perfectly fine to me).

What's the deal with Mob? Bad grit? Overall shittiness?

Holla!

>Neal

[mcsquerb]

No Mob is probably the best grip tape you can buy now a days. I just think the paradox logo looks cool so it would be cooler if they gave you Paradox. Or maybe a Paradox stencil on Mob grip. hah.

[mcsquerb]

Yeah. I hate those kids that walk around the mall and are like, "Zumiez or die!." And the shoes they sell there are like multi colored and ridiculous.

[skaterREPhowardbeach]

wats the best board you ever rode

[grimcity]

I don't know if it's possible for me to answer that question... I've forgotten so many boards that I've ridden in the past, there's no telling.

Back in the day I used to love skating a Matt Hensley King Size (a bit old these days).

[chinless7]

you gotta keep it real with a real

[grimcity]

Yeah, I'm 100% down for Deluxe. Best company ever.

[pestiskatersati]

nice thrasher hat

[SkatEBraiN]

good reviwe, board seems sick, but it looks like one of those shitty boards you get in your local sports store

[grimcity]

Yeah, it's hard to judge on looks, but I can vouch that this particular plank was a beast!

[sk4t3b0arder]

hey u ever used bones stf wheels, i find them alot more durable then spitfires

[smalltownskater55]

you should stop smoking

[manwolfy2]

r u in a hotel

[grimcity]

y i r

[manwolfy2]

i wasnt hating or anything i always wanted to live in a hotel

[grimcity]

Oh, I didn't take it as hate man. I work on the road a lot, so I made some time to shoot some viddy.

[adracko]

the griptape came with a pack of condoms?! haha thats definitely different

[MorningProductions]

next you thing you need Neal is getting partnered by youtube , hey its easy money for you go check it out

[grimcity]

Nah, I don't want to turn this into a job. I really just like sharing it, you know? No ads, no hassle. I'm all for people doing it, I just like doing these for the sake of doing them, you know? Thanks homie!

[sourfin]

do you pay for the review products(as well as the uber-light and tensors) or do you just get them for free

[grimcity]

People just send me stuff.

[girlskater119]

yea but he needs to be more gay and mainstream just like fred.  Neal is too cool for this

[grimcity]

Ha, thanks or the kind words... I'm just a skate nerd that talks a lot. I'm truly hyped on all of the people on YT that I've met (via comments/messaging), it's good enough for me. Like I said, I don't dis on the partnership thing, but it's not really a direction I want to go in. I make no budget videos and it's fun, I'd feel weird trying to milk it.

Anyway, I'm just stoked on everyone geeking out on skating with me. Super fun, tons of awesome people around here! w00t

[mjmck88]

i agree man. the rocker is one of the first things i look at when choosing a board

[sensay111]

omg i laughed so hard your putting the grip on then you smoke the cig HAHAHAHHA

[IsThetCorn]

Wow. 35 bucks for deck and grip ?

that's nice. Any truck companies like this ?

[EJMASTERVTRULES]

awesome neal

[noahkungfoo]

Hows the skating in the heat down in Louisiana? I'm way up in Michigan and some days the heat just gets unbearable; I can't imagine what its like down there..

[grimcity]

It makes it hard to breath... super thick, hot air. Nothing worse than taking a shower, then stepping outside just to immediately break into sweat. You get used to it, but you feel like you have a lead weight on. Evening sessions are a lot easier to handle though.

[noobysk8r]

sweet main man grimcity is back....=D...wooooot

[skate4king]

5th!!!!

[xwabrx]

third comment

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[grant1432]

second bitches!!!!

[SkateBoardingIsGnarr]

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