 OFCS is based in Houston, TX right near the Lee & Joe Jamail skatepark. I first met Jerry the owner while skating and he told me about his company as we talked equipment. He offered to make a custom shape to review and being a local skater owned co I had to take him up on it. The result was top notch!
The board rides solid, yet lightweight. The wood and finishing work show excellent crafstmanship and attention to detail. It felt great my first run in the bowl and has good pop though my ollies aren't so good. It just feels right and makes me want to keep skating. Like the sticker says - Homegrown and China free. So next time you need a board support a skater made, finely crafted American board co with a custom shape you design. Contact Jerry at OFCS and he'll set you up right: [email protected] 832-381-8977.
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 American Nomad Skateboards sent us this stimulus package pool deck. For those of you that don't know, the company is lifelong traveling skater Bill Danforth partnered up with tattoo artist Jay Kelly. The name derived from Bill's reputation of hitting the road and spreading the stoke of skateboarding worldwide via demos, skate camps and more. When Bill comes to town the raging begins and everyone's level of skating goes up a notch. He leaves behind another army of all terrain shredders. Exactly what the world needs!
OK, about the board - it feels just right, like I've been riding it all along. Nice foot wrapping concave, the right amount of flex and stiff enough to feel solid. The shape fits so naturally there was no adjusting to it. The rounded nose is easy to grab and helps avoid shattering. Comes with an adjustable wheelbase of 14.75 and 15.25 inches to fit more riders. It's made in America too! These guys are about skateboarding and make a product that delivers. Demand one from you local shop or grab one off their site AmericanNomadSkates.com. |
