Flip P2 Deck Controversy?

Apparently some people think the new Flip P2 deck's are just a gimmick, but if they were just a gimmick I don't think that the whole team would be riding them. What do you think about all of it?

http://www.youtube.com/user/FlipP2Decks

"After several years of development, P2 (Pro-2) construction has been created as the next level in skateboard decks.

P2 technology includes an oval-shaped [aramid] fiber reinforcement panel, which enhances the natural performance and pop of a wood laminate skateboard.(see decktop image)

The oval shape is designed to spread stresses and loads throughout the entire deck, versus around only the areas closest to the trucks.

The P2 construction provides exceptional added resilience to the deck creating a Spring Loaded Pop effect. , but and P2 decks are thinner and lighter than old fashioned 7-ply wood skateboards.

The Aramid fiber used to make P2 decks is expensive stuff, but Spring Loaded Pop is priceless! "

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[skaterwesv]

they pop of p2 is dam pro but they break fast

[eliteskater08]

@skaterwesv Only if you land heavy in the middle. I've got a friend that weighed 200lbs (he lost a lot of it because he got sick of being referred to as the fat skater) and he TRIED to break a P2 the way that most decks break (right in front of the back truck) and couldn't.

[mikev123100]

whats your fav brand of decks

[eliteskater08]

@mikev123100 REAL

[epicskate09]

Levi who do you what brands do you skate (deck,wheels,trucks e.t.c)

[eliteskater08]

@epicskate09 Pretty much anything from DLX (Real, Anti Hero, Spitfire, etc.) or NHS (Indy, Ricta, Flip, Creature, etc) is legit.

[eliteskater08]

@ceevenson What's your excuse for not following your own advice?

[eliteskater08]

@fallenskatez I've had several and didn't have any of those issues.

[skater32896]

I got a flip p2 Geoff rowley board and it's a awesome deck great pop I've also had a regular construction board by flip and the p2 board is better

[Swany3196]

I pick up a flip p2 today for 70 bucks and I think it's good

[joskt0204]

I want to get one, but they are more expensive...

[derekdabest12]

i just got a p2 for christmas and I LOVE IT i am skating flip boards for the rest of my life

[mikev123100]

@eliteskater08 mine is zero