So you'll start to notice a pattern here, The Rayne Vendetta, Nemesis, Demonseed, and Hellcat are all, somewhat the same and here's the thing. The Nemesis is a shortened demonseed which is an amazing all around board but excels on larger mountain hills, the hellcat excels in urban areas and for commuting. The Vendetta however is for those that want a popular multi directional shape with a bit of flex for an easier time commuting, and cruising, while also having the option to carve and pump well.
You hear a lot of people argue that it's just another nemesis but it's not, the nemesis wasn't made to flex and wont absorb any of the shock while riding, however it's much more reliable for downhill as the flex can be sketchy at high speeds. The Rayne Vendetta while flexy though is not any less durable than the other Rayne boards it's just as tanky with the bamboo core and pretensioned fiberglass. If you're into carving and cruising, and freeriding more than downhill then for sure get a hold of the Vendetta.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Rayne Babykiller
So in all reality the Babykiller is just a smaller version of a killswitch but since I'm just such a huge fan of shortened down boards that are already super stable why not get it shortened simply because it's easier to tote around and can be used in the cities too, not to mention you're less likely to overshoot on a tighter turn. This is just the way I look at it, and shortening down this godly board just makes it all the more so in my opinion.
The Rayne Babykiller has a pleasure dome concave which is basically a w concave with 2 more concaves within that, that really locks in the ball of your foot and you heel, and not to mention the sharp edges of this board are going to keep you really locked in on top of the aggressive concave that is also surprisingly comfortable due to the pleasure dome since it acts as a type of arch support, and this is coming from a guy that has to look for boards that aren't bad for my feet as I have to accomodate my high arches. But if you're looking for an amazing downhill, freeride, or cruiser then please pick up the babykiller in either top mount or drop through, top mount if you're looking for control, and drop through if you're looking for more stability or an easier time sliding.
The Rayne Babykiller has a pleasure dome concave which is basically a w concave with 2 more concaves within that, that really locks in the ball of your foot and you heel, and not to mention the sharp edges of this board are going to keep you really locked in on top of the aggressive concave that is also surprisingly comfortable due to the pleasure dome since it acts as a type of arch support, and this is coming from a guy that has to look for boards that aren't bad for my feet as I have to accomodate my high arches. But if you're looking for an amazing downhill, freeride, or cruiser then please pick up the babykiller in either top mount or drop through, top mount if you're looking for control, and drop through if you're looking for more stability or an easier time sliding.
Rayne Nemesis
The Rayne Nemesis is the ideal board for someone that wants a multi directional, drop through board that's a bit smaller and is better for city riding or hills with tighter turns. It's got a pretty standard 10" width, and has an adjustable wheelbase in case you're looking for more stability down hills or sharper turning and easier sliding. I recommend the Nemesis to anyone looking for a great cruising, downhill, or freeriding board. I think it's a little more of a jack of all trades than most other Rayne boards and can do just about anything you really want it to.
For all of those concerned, this board is an absolute tank and will take any abuse you can dish out, unless you're an absolute monster, there are those people that just destroy a board no matter what, but I'm sure this board would put you to the test. The Nemesis has a deep tub concave for a more secure feeling on the heels and balls of your feet for more precise turns. If you're not too into having a super LONGboard then be sure to check out the nemesis, because in all honesty I am a little opininated towards shorter boards since I usually have to carry them everywhere and I don't have a lot of SUPER huge hills in my area so I don't have to worry about too much about crazy stability most the time and like focusing more on freeriding, but this board could keep up with some of the best downhillers out there so be sure to check it out.
For all of those concerned, this board is an absolute tank and will take any abuse you can dish out, unless you're an absolute monster, there are those people that just destroy a board no matter what, but I'm sure this board would put you to the test. The Nemesis has a deep tub concave for a more secure feeling on the heels and balls of your feet for more precise turns. If you're not too into having a super LONGboard then be sure to check out the nemesis, because in all honesty I am a little opininated towards shorter boards since I usually have to carry them everywhere and I don't have a lot of SUPER huge hills in my area so I don't have to worry about too much about crazy stability most the time and like focusing more on freeriding, but this board could keep up with some of the best downhillers out there so be sure to check it out.
Rayne Killswitch
This board is what really gave me back my confidence when doing downhill, with my last 2 boards I didn't have as much confidence as I did with this. This board is anyone looking for a super stable downhill board that's great for freeriding and perfectly capable of being a great commuter/cruiser. This board has both a drop through and top mount option however if you're undecided you can also get the drop through version and top mount it if you feel so be sure to keep that in mind.'
The Rayne Killswitch has a 3/8" dropped platform that creates little pockets that hold your feet in for more confidence on turns and during heelside slides, and standups. Not to mention there are countless other things to help give you a more locked in feeling, however it would take to long to explain ALL of them. But all in all the Killswitch is an amazing downhill/freeride board and is what really helped me learn how to slide and do standies, so if you're looking for an ultra reliable board then look no further.
The Rayne Killswitch has a 3/8" dropped platform that creates little pockets that hold your feet in for more confidence on turns and during heelside slides, and standups. Not to mention there are countless other things to help give you a more locked in feeling, however it would take to long to explain ALL of them. But all in all the Killswitch is an amazing downhill/freeride board and is what really helped me learn how to slide and do standies, so if you're looking for an ultra reliable board then look no further.
Rayne Hellcat
The Hellcat is another one of those super versatile freeride/downhill boards. But unlike most downhill boards it's built more around city riding rather than downhill, can take tighter turns due to it having a shorter wheelbase than most. I recommend the hellcat to people who're looking for less of a speedboard and more a freeride and slope style board or for hills with a lot of corners and hairpins.
The Rayne Hellcat reason it's so nice for the city is it's special pleasure dome concave that adds another concave on top the W concave that it already has to lock in the ball of your foot and your heel. It also has a directional shape that although you don't get the bonus of being able to ride switch as easy is weighted more towards the front for a little extra feel. And lastly, these Rayne boards are really nothing short of tanks, with their vert laminated bamboo cores with fiberglass, they're amazingly durable and also dampen obstructions in the road without giving at all.
The Rayne Hellcat reason it's so nice for the city is it's special pleasure dome concave that adds another concave on top the W concave that it already has to lock in the ball of your foot and your heel. It also has a directional shape that although you don't get the bonus of being able to ride switch as easy is weighted more towards the front for a little extra feel. And lastly, these Rayne boards are really nothing short of tanks, with their vert laminated bamboo cores with fiberglass, they're amazingly durable and also dampen obstructions in the road without giving at all.
Rayne Demonseed
The Rayne Demonseed is something that a lot of new-school freeriders look for, A drop through deck, with a twin shape for making switch riding easier. Well the Rayne Demonseed is redefining how drop through twin shapes should feel. The Demonseed is made with a vert bamboo core with a layer of pre tensioned fiberglass for extra durability as well as a linear dropped platform to help keep your feet in place.
The great thing about the Rayne Demonseed is it has an aggressive yet comfortable concave coupled with the dropped platform and drop mounted truck, this board was made to take on any hill you could ever imagine. The Demonseed is also super stiff so you're sure not to get bounced on any high speed runs. I recommend the Demonseed to anyone looking for a hardcore downhill, mountainy downhill board.
The great thing about the Rayne Demonseed is it has an aggressive yet comfortable concave coupled with the dropped platform and drop mounted truck, this board was made to take on any hill you could ever imagine. The Demonseed is also super stiff so you're sure not to get bounced on any high speed runs. I recommend the Demonseed to anyone looking for a hardcore downhill, mountainy downhill board.
Rayne Hustler
The Rayne Hustler is an amazing city board, it's a truly top notch commuting board and could even be set up for carving (Not much a carving guy though so I can't really give much feedback on that). The Hustler has a smooth camber for smoother entries and exits into turns. And the Hustler also comes with an "elasta flex" as well which is meant to give a very surfy feel to your turns and gives a very lively flex and rebound.
The Hustler now also has a larger wheel well in case you want a larger wheel on it to prevent wheel/railbite. Although this board is flexible and cambered it's also pretty honkin durable. It has a laminated bamboo core which is not only light but makes this board a tank, and you can always get guards for th nose and tail if you ever put your board in harms way but you shouldn't have to worry about delamination with awesome city shredder.
The Hustler now also has a larger wheel well in case you want a larger wheel on it to prevent wheel/railbite. Although this board is flexible and cambered it's also pretty honkin durable. It has a laminated bamboo core which is not only light but makes this board a tank, and you can always get guards for th nose and tail if you ever put your board in harms way but you shouldn't have to worry about delamination with awesome city shredder.
Rayne Avenger
The Rayne avenger is a board that any downhiller/freerider is sure to love. The Avenger was designed to help people perfect their toe slides, pre drifts, and stand up slides with it's new state of the art concave. It's 38" long and has multiple wheelbase options being 28.25", 29", 29.25", or 30", and is 10" wide. It has a directional shape, and a fiberglass/bamboo core for more durability.
The Avenger comes with Rayne's special "Pleasure dome" technology. The pleasure dome grips your toes where there normally is no concave and helps lock your feet on heelside turns, the closest thing I can compare it to is the "W Bowl" concave landyachtz offers on some of their boards, but from just riding this around for a couple of hours I can feel the difference, and not only is it more comfortable than regular concave on my feet but it felt almost like my shoes melted to the board going down hills. On top of this the avenger also comes with some really deep wheel wells to keep from wheelbiting, and some sharp edges for the final touch for a little extra security. The Avenger is a must for any downhill/freeriding fans.
The Avenger comes with Rayne's special "Pleasure dome" technology. The pleasure dome grips your toes where there normally is no concave and helps lock your feet on heelside turns, the closest thing I can compare it to is the "W Bowl" concave landyachtz offers on some of their boards, but from just riding this around for a couple of hours I can feel the difference, and not only is it more comfortable than regular concave on my feet but it felt almost like my shoes melted to the board going down hills. On top of this the avenger also comes with some really deep wheel wells to keep from wheelbiting, and some sharp edges for the final touch for a little extra security. The Avenger is a must for any downhill/freeriding fans.
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