Long Distance Pumping / Pushing longboard deck. The BB is a compact and high-performance bracket board. The idea behind the BB was to create an evolution of the AB and AZ boards to maximize performance and customization options. The brackets allow for a lower setup to the ground and asymmetrical truck angles for improved maneuverability in the front and better control in the rear, which are crucial for long distances and pumping.
Length: 23.2" / 58.9 cm
Width: 9.2" / 23.4 cm
Wheelbase: 15 - 17.2" / 38.1 - 43.7 cm
Weight (Board Only): 2,8 lbs / 1,3 kg
Stiffness: 7.5/10
Quality Over Quantity
Warning. Long and wordy post.
Just wanted to share about the Zenit BB and why I think it's the perfect bracket board.
Compact and light
- At 23.2"/58.9 cm and 1.3kg ungripped. Which makes it great for pumping and pushing mongo.
- When paired with Qwiktrucks, easily unclip the components and throw everything into a backpack.
Great for foot placement
- The flares at the front and rear allows for ease of foot placement while pushing without having to look down.
- The flares also acts as a integrated footstop and provides additional grip to lock in your feet while pumping.
Amazing construction
- The combination of Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre and Maple provides fantastic dampening and energy transfer.
- Has springy flex to it unlike some decks which has a similar construction but has a saggy/dead flex.
Flush cuts
- Brings the deck closer to the ground by 0.25"/1cm
- Allows for the use of Qwiktrucks (For portability and ease of swapping out components) without sacrificing ride height.
- Looks cool while being functional
Design
- The asymmetric shape does provides a comfortable width at the front and easier grip on the heels and toes at the rear as described on their site.
- The mellow Rocker Concave provides comfort while pushing and the Progressive Concave gives confidence while pumping while not making your feet uncomfortable.
- The graphics and zenply gives the board a nice texture and clean look.
Final thoughts
- If you are considering to get a Zenit bracket board to get for LDP. Having tinkered and ride both the BB and BB+ quite a fair bit. (I do ride other boards and still enjoy the BB the most currently)
- I'd highly recommend to go for the BB for the above mentioned reasons.
Thanks for taking the time to read my long and wordy post.
by Ryan Pang