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Pantheon Supersonic bamboo LDP longboard complete

$785.00
$785.00
Setup

Pantheon Supersonic bamboo LDP longboard complete

This is the latest version (V2) of the Supersonic.

The Supersonic can be set up in multiple configurations. If you want a custom set up please send us a message. We are listing what we think is the best Supersonic set up = Bear 130mm 50/40 combination with Hoku 102mm wheels, Pantheon builtin bearings, Pantheon hardware including custom risers (basically what is in the photo is what you get).  

This board is designed for long distance pushing/pumping using stock trucks and wheels. It is a design on a grand scale.

The second rendition of the Supersonic has a bamboo core 

Why bamboo? We'll let Jeff the owner and designer of the Supersonic explain: "No, we’re not going to give you some line about bamboo having some properties that make it a better longboard. We’ve tested so much bamboo in the past. I don’t think it’s better. I think it’s just as good as maple but that it’s more expensive. No, the reason we did a bamboo core on this board is because we wanted to get the flex right. While a normal maple ply is 1/16 of an inch in thickness, we can machine our bamboo cores to within 0.5mm tolerances. This allowed us to find and hone in on what we call our “medium flex” and to bring the multiple flex options together in closer increments. So, our “heavy flex” is less stiff than an 8 ply maple core, our “light flex” is a little stiffer than a 6 ply maple core, and our “medium flex” is just about in line with our 7 ply core maple Supersonic."

This new Supersonic model has more waterproofing elements so that the deck lasts longer. Riders of the Supersonic are putting on A LOT of miles. The new Supersonic Bamboo will support as many or more miles, but it will definitely keep your board looking stronger for longer. The glass top is more resistant than the former’s maple top, and the veneer bottom with glass right underneath satisfies Pantheon's requirements of protecting the fiberglass from bumps and bruises on curbs or flicking up rocks, but provides a much longer lasting construction on the bottom ply so that the elements don’t get into that bottom layer of maple and break it down.

For those who already understand this type of LDP board, let’s just get a couple key features out of the way that distinguish this board from any other deck of this type made before. Firstly, it has been designed around our most classic and readily available RKP cast trucks available. The intention here is to offer a super high functioning but cost effective setup.

This set up uses Bear 130mm 40 degree as a back truck, and either the Bear 130mm in 50 degree on the front. As we have used the 102mm HOKU WHEELS, the board has a custom Pantheon riser. The front riser has a 5 degree wedge that actually de-wedges the front, and a 3/8″ flat riser for the back. This riser setup gives the most optimal angle setup for this deck with a 50-degree front and 40-degree rear. Effectively, you will be running 60/23 (front/rear). This is a great mix between powerful pumping while not destabilizing the setup when going faster on hills.

Any further tinkering is certainly welcome, but this is an incredible starting point for a top of the line LDP longboard setup, with the stock setups already being super effective right out of the box.

The deck features a mild camber between the drops and incredibly tight curvature, considering the required curves necessary to make this geometry work. Pantheon has integrate very mild crescent drops in all curvature points (even the down-curve of the de-wedged back end!) on this deck, making them stronger than boards of the past and allowing super precise board flexes. The concave is mellow, as it should be, so that you’re comfortable no matter what distance you’re skating. But the curves are subtle and strong, and there are no true flat spots on the board anywhere, resulting in superb board feel..

Design Explained

For LDP riders looking to pump, a classic wedge front, de-wedge rear setup is a must. You want high degree turning in front and a nice low degree solid back end to throw your weight off of and create power. For the Supersonic, the built-in angles provide a ton of riding options. Riders will have a blast dialing in this setup and even changing it around for different riding styles.

The front of the Supersonic mounts at a positive 15 degrees. That means that the Bear 40 runs at about 65 degrees but we have added a riser to tame it down to 60 degrees. A quite high starting place for sure, but a high degree front with soft bushings will pump super easily. It will also result in a more front-weighted pump on your LDP longboard. 

The rear of the Supersonic is where even more options come into play. There are two mounting options.
The inner mounting holes are on the rise from the deck (see image below). The RKP truck is flipped. When the truck is flipped at this angle it is a zero degree rear option and incredibly stable for high speed pushing. It is also effective for top-end speeds in pumping, although more effort will be required. 

The second rear mounting option (see image below) is the back mount. This is how we have set up this board, our standard option.

On the back mount, the RKP truck is standard with kingpin facing backwards. The angle for the truck is -17. Mounting the 40 degree Bear would net a 23 degree truck. The board is easier to pump in the configuration but not as fast. The deck flexes back a small amount of energy, which makes is more fun and playful.