Landyachtz 9-two-5 Review

'Mike McGoldrick, 29, has been a member of the Landyachtz downhill skateboarding team for four years and is best known for his skills in free ride and his stand up style. McGoldrick was a force behind the design of the original Landyachtz Drop Speed which later became the basis for the 9 two 5.'

The board is a symmetrical free ride deck, 40.5 inches long, 10 inches wide, and has a wheelbase of 31 inches.

I purchased my 9-two-5 a little over three months ago, and it is the best board I have ever ridden. I have it set up with Independent/Core 169’s and 60mm wheels, an awesome sliding and freeride combo. However, the deck can be equipped with Randals, Sabres or Bears for wheels up to 76mm. However, Paris trucks are not compatible as they shorten your wheel base, causing wheel bite.

If you are looking for traction, I recommend using Sector 9 Race formulas.
If you are looking for long, controlled slides, go for Orangatang Stimulus.
If 180’s and stand ups are your thing, grab the Landyachtz zombies. 

The Landyachtz 'Zombies'.

The deck features a drop mounting, providing a stable ride and making it easier to push and foot-break, and also lowers the deck height making it easier to initiate a slide.

The deck also has a rocker shape to provide a unique feel many riders find more comfortable, and also makes the transition of force from feet to wheels for purposes of drifting and sliding much easier. It also has a ‘Pleasure Dome Concave’, or ‘W’ concave. “We didn’t want to bump it up too much and have it be uncomfortable,” said McGoldrick. “The W cave is definitely there, but it won’t hurt your feet when you’re pushing.”

The 9-two-five is the first deck EVER to feature ‘gas pedals’, which provides an extra platform when your feet are hanging over the edge of the board. “It’s a new feature that we’ve been working on,” said McGoldrick. “It’s these gas pedals or wedges that run down the outside of the board which add an extra half inch to the width. So when you rock your toe or heel over the edge there is still something to stand on as opposed to a traditional board.”

“Ride it, enjoy it, and be hard on it,” said McGoldrick. “It’s a skateboard, and a simple thing, go thrash it and have fun with it.”