Pantheon Kenny Napp "Los Osos" Pro Model Longboard Deck

The Construction

This board is constructed with 8-ply maple and triaxial fiberglass. The fiberglass is placed underneath the top and bottom layers of wood to enhance rider comfort. Featuring a tail, this deck is designed to withstand heavy use. To prevent riders from getting fiberglass splinters as the board wears, the outer layers are made of maple, offering the benefits of fiberglass without the risk. Similar to all current Pantheon boards, it is fully laminated with waterproof resin, making it significantly more weatherproof and warp-resistant than many other boards, though not entirely waterproof. It provides downhill stiffness right out of the box.

The griptape used is 60 grit across the deck. After extensive testing, this 60 grit has proven to be grippy without being excessive and appears to be the most durable option so far. This same grip is used on the Fantail Cruiser and the Bamboo Supersonics.

Kenny Napolitano is the latest team rider to receive a pro deck. This achievement is partly due to his incredible style, partly to his hard work, and partly because he needed a specific style of deck that fit perfectly into the growing lineup. Kenny is a versatile rider, consistently excelling on every deck in the lineup. When first observed, he was skating on a big single kick. Now, the journey comes full circle with the "Los Osos," as he calls it—a large single kick deck that embodies Kenny's unique style. It may also offer the same sense of freedom for others seeking a versatile downhill skateboard.

Setups

This deck performs best with 165mm trucks and round lips for an ideal rail-matched setup. It can also accommodate wider square lips with 150mm trucks, or the classic 180mm trucks for a broader, traditional downhill configuration. Generally, from 150mm upwards, there isn't a wrong way to set up this board, but a symmetrical setup is recommended. While asymmetrical setups are acceptable, the symmetrical standing platform feels great for switch riding and excels with a symmetrical setup. The classic 50/50 setup will minimize wheelbite, while the 40/40 or 43/43 setup offers increased stability at higher speeds.