The Apex 40 Longboard en Barcelona
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Original Skateboards Pro-Riders Axel Serrat and Aleix Gallimo take the Apex 40 longboard (both DoubleConcave and AvRockerConcave) through a few city freeride-freestyle paces in Barcelona, Spain.
Crazy video, this was a massive inspiration for me in my teen years
sweet! Thanks for the support, and we'll be sure to keep an eye out for your video!
Sounds like a fun freeride set-up!
We do!
Carving / Cruising and for lessons / teaching they are fantastic. Once you master slide initiation and move on to larger hills they hinder more than they help. This is because different riders, on different terrain, need different trucks (and boards). We have been pushing ourselves and our performance boards, this means a lot more speed and a lot less flats / carving.
When we do ride that stuff we rock Originals, they are still the most fun for that stuff in my opinion.
THats was the best longboard video i've seen: what a terrific editing: storytellein and seemingly continuous slope, and Those guys are Gods!
I like this edit...
Want more ....
Greetings from Germany...
Hey Creitz, the key to this is remembering that more materials will always mean more cost. The Apex 37 comes at roughly the same price as the Tan Tien... but with carbon. The Apex 40 uses the same materials (more carbon) and more surface area, the price is reflective of what it costs us to make it.
That said the new DK Apex 37s will be coming in at the same price as the current Apex 37. The Maven 35 is a similarly priced pure freeride, fiberglass deck that will also be out in September.
In this particular shot those are other Apex 40 protos but there certainly were Apex 37s floating around at that time. We are getting pretty close to done at the moment, just waiting on final flex options and art.
Great ride, dudes! Thanx 4 inspiration! I'm already gettin my NS Concept ready for the new season) feels like 2 more weeks and i will ride again! From Moscow with love. Peace to all
@alimistaTV either concave can handle freestyle and freeriding, but the avRocker is geared more towards freestyle since the kicks are a bit bigger, and the double concave is geared more towards freeriding
The Apex 40 is seen as heavier because a lot of the boards that you would traditionally match it up with (for tech) are shorter. The board is 40.75 inches long. That being said we did a lot of work to make sure the technical aspects of the board worked with the weight.
There is something to a balanced board.
The new nose guards / extensions go further toward that goal and should release this time next month. Weight loss you see jumping to a different deck comes out of deck durability.
Haha! Thanks for the support Maple.
Not sure it's totally necessary to pick ONLY one brand to support but we are certainly happy to be at the top of your list. Thanks!
DiamondDrop is still in the lab as we work on graphic issues, the thing is so concaved / bent that we are having problems getting art to stick to it. It's crazy and I seriously never thought we would have this problem, but hey, it rides like a dream so I guess it's worth the effort, right? Right.
Work continues haha
@Originalskateboards Thanks for the help!! Will definitely be buying an apex 40 they're so amazing and i love my apex 37
I love these videos, and I wish I could afford the Apex 40! Thanks to the Original team, you just make me want to get out there and skate. That's the way it should be.
This question is always tough because it really depends on your on personal preference. I tend to like softer wheels so I really like riding with classic freerides or flashbacks. They grip enough for cruising and carving, and slides nicely once you break them in. As for trucks, I ride with Bear Grizzly trucks for some lower speed freeriding. -Lindsay
Awesome video!
You guys are really talented video makers!!
i love the song... i searched it up to listen...i realized it doesn't sound the same without this rad video! B-D
Best longboarding video ever?
Awesome performance by amazing skateboarders, love it!
I loved this vid. I wish I could live in spain with all those boards. Song was awesome tambien
The Apex40 is a great choice for this.
There are a lot of different opinions on wheels and there are a lot of options. I like Abec 11's in 78a or 81a. Flashbacks are cheap and work well to start out on. Purple Otang stimulus are nice and I tried some fireball beasts and liked those too. Really just try to get some time on as many options as you can to find out what you personally like best.
Yes you can on the Double concave but to get the full performance of the board, I suggest getting bushing trucks.
are u talking about putting the spring loaded wavecam trucks on one of these decks?
awesome video longboarding in barcelona is really awesome
Barcelona is wonderful city :)
Go Longboard !
It's Called Apollo Throwdown by The Go! Team - this one is the Star Slinger Remix
Sounds like you probably DONT have an Original Pintail ; )
The decks we make and load up are geared out to avoid wheelbite first and foremost (top-mounts are really a user tuning issue). Pintails are pretty easy to fix the wheelbite on. Add a riser to your board or go with smaller wheels. Way easier than getting a new deck.
If you DO want a new deck, I would check the Pintail 40 or Drop Freeride 41, or maybe look at the Apex 37 / Apex 40.
Jumps very well done, very good, you're amazing!!!
Are you riding the Apex 40?
If so do you have PK noseguards on there?
If you don't have PK's my suggestion is to get them. In most freestyle instances (many of which I have put myself in) the weight of the board is secondary to the pop the board provides. A heavy board with the proper kick angle and pop will give you faster spin speed than a lighter deck.
Not that we are suggesting that you find a heavier board, just that the Apex 40 shouldn't have any pop / weight problems for freestyle : )
First I am sorry that nobody suggest a smaller board for you. I would suggest the 38" Freeride. The Apex40 is lighter but because it is a top mount board, it will be harder to kick out your slides.
Hey, the Double concave Apex40 would be your best bet. It locks you in better for freeriding and is also light and great for freestyle.
Love it! Keep on going guys!
Board Meeting 2012! Toronto, ON! Brisn Bishop is supposed to be there this year! Can't wait.
Hey, both are good wheels. A good amount of our riders ride the flash backs at the moment.
Great vid guys!
When I went to Barcelona I always thought how beautiful the streets are for longboarding :D
Hey, I woud say the Double concave becuase it locks in your foot better for bombing hills.
Are you interested in freestyle / tricks at all?
If you are doing more than occasional freestyle tricks / ollies / kickflips etc we would strongly recommend the Apex 40 (with PK noseguards) over the Freeride. It is much much stronger vs. trick oriented abuse.
That said, if you aren't doing freestyle / tricks you probably don't need the technology built into the Apex. In that case I would recommend the Freeride.
Could you let me know your whole set up? Do you know what kind of wheels you're using?
What style of riding do you want to do?
That is not true, they might have been refering to nose damage from curbing their boards x amount of times. We will have nose guards for sale by the end of the month which will put an end to nose damage. Also we have a 6 month warranty on all of our boards.
Yep it is, Song at the end is Champion Sound by Crystal Fighters. Like for other people's knowledge.
love this video guys!
The Apex40 is amazing for freestyle and will be fine for your hieght.
That is some mad riding!
Sick ass video guys.
Big ups for using Star Slinger!
what type of riding are you looking to do?
Hey, when you purchase the deck, in the "customer comment" ask for hardware.
that was some sick riding
The Av rocker sounds good for you.
the background at the end was the best part
i wish i had a long ass line like that.. downhill for days with perfect spots to skate. what is this magical place
Me siento orgulloso de ser de Barcelona!
aaah i love the new year so many new boards form everyone :D
hey original! thanks for the explination but no need hahaha i actually just ordered both and dropped $530. i am a serious longboarder and am looking to get sponsored so ill have both decks to utilize boths abilities. will be sending you guys a vid soon!
Didnt watch it yet. Favorited it.
Flipant el montatge enorabona !
This is a fucking classic
It matters how you want to ride. I would suggest going with a bushing truck to get the full freeride potential out of the board.
just got the AvRocker ... AMAZING Board ! :O
Hey Watsupp Original! You are AWESOME, just wanted to ask as well as Jack below if the Loaded Dervish Sama with its orangatang trucks is fine to slide with or is it too large for a 14 year old? Thanks and keep up the great videos!!!
When is the Apex 40 DiamondDrop coming out ? :DDD
Love you Original! only brand I use
these two always produce!!!
Those are two very different boards. If all you do is freeride and downhill the 9two5 might be better but if you want to freestyle the Apex40 is better. It all depends on how you want to ride. If your looking at the 9two5 check out our Freeride boards also. They are more stable for downhill than the Apex40.
i live there! imma get a longboard in a few weeks and start cruising around the city! ::D
The name of the song is Apollo Throwdown - The Go! team (Star Slinger Remix)
looks so chill :)
WOW AWESOME PLACE!
Why are they so good? I really should start living in Spain....
Super !!! ,est ce que un jour vous viendrez en France, se serai super !
Alexandre made in Paris
You can definitely slide with that set up. You probably just need to commit to it! Getting a bit more speed helps (even though it's scary). Make sure most of your weight is on your front foot, and rotate your hips and shoulder. Also, you may want to get yourself a pair of gloves and learn some hands down slides first, sometimes this is easier. -Lindsay
@xmrWaffles I think they are bear bushings because I just got that board and that's what I have
That video looks good.. What camera did you use?
If your looking to freestyle mostly than the Apex 37 would be better for your size. The Av rocker 40 has bigger kicks than the Double concave. The Av would be a better choice for The Apex40.
Send our customer support a link to your videos. After that our team manager will decide what level of sponsorship you will start at.
Hey original, I've always had a passion for longboarding and i just love doing it. Its my goal since i was about 10 to learn to longboard and practice so that one day i could get sponsored. I was just wondering, I've seen a lot of your videos and most of them i see are of you guys doing tricks. I personally like downhill, carving and dancing, i was wondering if i could still qualify to get sponsored.
Nice video.
I haven't ridden in around 8 months due to injury and work. It sucks. Stood on my board the other day and it didn't even feel right anymore. :/ Still love watch Original's videos though. :)
Quina passada! molt xulo el video :)
Yes, it will have some flex though.
that was sick
the riders are the best riders and the songs are the best songs
i must know...... what camera do you use to film this and how do you edit it??? p.s. i have this board and abviously its the awsomest thing is the world
Hey ive been riding your boards for about 3-4 tears now and i can say. There the best! And i was also wondering what wouldbe the best trucks to put in the Apex 40. Im looking to be able to stand up slide really far. I can stand up slide on my Apex 37 with S8's. With bears would it be harder??
if any of you guys want to know the song its
"The Go! Team - Apollo Throwdown (Star Slinger Remix)" ^__^
does you guys from originals sell boards in Canada or I need to buy it on the internet ? cause I love the apex 40. plz answer ''
I went back to the longboard !!
That is a beauty long board rack
Hey original,
I am about 1,70 meters high and i like to cruise around in the city . But the thing is
i have a pintail and i get wheelbites all the time, so which board would be good for me ? Keep up the great work !
greetings from germany :)
@Originalskateboards
Hey original i got a beast 41 and like it but its just to big for me to do slides. Im 4,10 and way like 95 pounds and am wondering if there is a big difference in weight from the apex 40 to the beast 41 cuz im looking at getting it but thinging it would be just as hard to throw around.
thanks, sick vids
I'm not wrong. There might be more than one reason tho but a lot of people do hate the trucks. I had an Original Pintail 46" myself and I liked the trucks but they were just such a pain in the ass because of the cleaning and the fact that you cannot ride up or off anything :P
The price might be a factor aswell (I noticed this with the Apex 40 compared to my Tan Tien).
original i like to pull like 40 plus foot speed checks and i also like to do bigspins and things like that which apex 40 concave is better for me by the way i have a freeride 41 rc I like the freeride on it but i wish it was lighter
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hey guys, ive been looking into the apex 40 vs. the tan tien, would you consider your board a better alternative to the tan tien, and are there any reasons why original has such a large hater base something to do with problems in the past? from what i can see this board is a pretty sturdy and fun. ive ridden the tan tien before but do you have any shops in nor cal, because every shop ive gone to dosen't carry originals, thanks ! love the music choice in all your vids btw
estamos empezando pero para la gente de barcelona creemos k es muy buena ideaa!!
BCN longboarding co.
Where the video with Bishop reviewing the double concave board?
Hey Original, I know what to do if i would like to be sponsored, but my friends and I are wondering that when you do send a tape in (and your pretty good) are you automatically placed on the development team and move up from there, or can you go straight to flow or Jr? Thanks.
Saludos desde Longboardecuador.
@watchandlearnLboard thanks and what do you recommend for wheels and trucks? i was thinking bear or Randal and then bustin royce wheels. any suggestions?