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Pantheon Supersonic Bamboo LDP Longboard Complete - Caguama

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If you already have experience with the Pantheon Supersonic model longboard, this is the next rendition. For now, Pantheon will distinguish this bamboo core Supersonic by calling it the Pantheon Bamboo Supersonic, but after loads of testing, this is the expected ultimate future of this board.

Why bamboo? No, we won’t give you a line about bamboo having properties that make it a better longboard. Pantheon has tested so much bamboo in the past. They don’t think it’s better. They think it’s just as good as maple but that it’s more expensive. No, the reason Pantheon did a bamboo core on this board is that they wanted to get the flex right. While a normal maple ply is 1/16 of an inch in thickness, they can machine their bamboo cores to within 0.5mm tolerances. This allowed them to find and hone in on what they call the “medium flex” and to bring the multiple flex options together in closer increments. So, the “heavy flex” is less stiff than an 8 ply maple core, the “light flex” is a little stiffer than a 6 ply maple core, and the “medium flex” is just about in line with their 7 ply core maple Supersonic.

The Complete Setup:

  • Deck: Pantheon Supersonic Bamboo
  • Trucks: Bear 155mm 50º (Front) / Bear 155mm 40º (Back)
  • Wheels: Orangatang Caguama 85mm
  • Bearing: Loaded Jehu With Integrated Spacers
  • Hardware: Loaded Flange Head Bolts

The Design

For LDP riders looking to pump, a classic wedge front, de-wedge rear setup is a must. You want high high-degree turning in front and a nice low-degree solid back end to throw your weight off of and create power. For the Supersonic, the built-in angles provide a ton of riding options. You will have a blast dialling in this setup.

The front of the Supersonic mounts at a positive 15º. That means that a Bear or Paris 50º truck will run at 65º. A quite high starting place for sure, but a high-degree front with soft bushings will pump super easily. It will also result in a more front-weighted pump on your LDP longboard. This is ideal if the 'P' stands for pushing AND pumping, especially. If you’re looking to dial it down a little, a truck in the 40-45º range will be a little more forgiving for all-out pushing speeds, while still netting a high angle of around 55-60º for efficient pumping.

The rear of the Supersonic is where even more options come into play. There are two mounting options. Mounting is available on the high, 40º angled wedge or on the far rear -17º angled tail. The -17 degree rear is obvious enough. We will typically use a lower-degree cast truck in this position—either a Paris 43º or a Bear 40º. The wedged 40º rear is designed for a FLIPPED rear truck, netting zero or near zero degrees in the back. The zero-degree rear option is incredibly stable for high-speed pushing. It is also effective for top-end speeds in pumping, although more effort will be required than when using the conventional -17º rear.

  • Board Length: 36.5"
  • Mounting Of Trucks: Top Mount
  • Construction Material: Bamboo
  • Flexes: Light (>77kg), Medium (68-95kg), Heavy (82-104kg)
  • Colour: Black
  • Drop: Large Drop
  • Kicks: No Kick
  • Riding Style: LDP, Pumping

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Why Bamboo?

No, we’re not going to give you some line about bamboo having some properties that make it a better longboard. Pantheon have tested so much bamboo in the past. They don’t think it’s better. They think it’s just as good as maple but that it’s more expensive.

No, the reason Pantheon did a bamboo core on this board is because they wanted to get the flex right. While a normal maple ply is 1/16 of an inch in thickness, wethey can machine their bamboo cores to within 0.5mm tolerances. This allowed them to find and hone in on what they call their “medium flex” and to bring the multiple flex options together in closer increments. So, the “heavy flex” is less stiff than an 8 ply maple core, the “light flex” is a little stiffer than a 6 ply maple core, and the “medium flex” is just about in line with our 7 ply core maple Supersonic.

Additionally, Pantheon have been listening, and wanted to offer a higher end Supersonic model that had more waterproofing elements so that the deck lasts longer. Riders of the Supersonic are putting on A LOT of miles. The new Supersonic Bamboo will support as many or more miles, but it will definitely keep your board looking stronger for longer. The glass top is more resistant than the former’s maple top, and the veneer bottom with glass right underneath satisfies their requirements of protecting the fiberglass from bumps and bruises on curbs or flicking up rocks, but provides a much longer lasting construction on the bottom ply so that the elements don’t get into that bottom layer of maple and break it down.

While the old all-maple Supersonic still has been lasting riders for thousands of miles, the elements will break down the dyed bottom veneer and cause it to look quite worn. They have not seen significant early failures, but Pantheon understand that this isn’t a great look, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a board where the bottom plies resist weathering. For riders truly logging tons of miles in all sorts of conditions, this is the better option.

Flexs options explained

Bamboo Light

The Bamboo light flex is ideal for riders under 170 lbs. You CAN ride this up to 190 pounds, but you’re going to have an easier time bottoming it out. Heavier riders are going to stress this board more, so this is something to keep in mind when riding. If you’re a rider who really wants to ride a flexible board, Pantheon recommend pairing the Bamboo light with risers and the Pantheon large 102mm Hoku Wheels. That will get you off of the ground further and allow more space between the bottom of the board and the ground for the board to flex. The Bamboo light is not as flexible as the 6 ply maple + glass version of this deck. Pantheon wanted to tighten up the flex profiles so that they would be more usable for a greater number of riders. Consider the flex profile to be more akin to a 6 1/2 ply version of this deck, if you are familiar with the maple versions.

Bamboo Medium

The Bamboo medium is the standard. Equate the amount of flex on this board to be similar to the maple 7 ply version of this deck. This is the board that will work the best for the most amount of riders. Anyone between 150 and 210 pounds should be able to ride this board, and riders at the top of this limit should only choose this board if they want a lot of flex. Please note that the more you weigh, the more force you will put on these boards, so if you’re near its upper limit, consider how you manage dropping off of curbs, for example. Riders toward the bottom of this limit may choose this board for a more snappy flex and a little less sag. You can create more space between the board and the ground by adding risers and larger wheels like thePantheon 102mm Hoku Wheels. Jeff, the owner/designer of Pantheon boards is 190 pounds and he ride the medium flex. The board has a comfortable flex under his weight.

Bamboo Heavy

The Bamboo heavy is stronger and stiffer than the medium flex. Riders up to about 240 lbs should be able to ride this deck flat with the Pantheon 92mm Karma wheels and a 50º truck up front (rear would be 40º or 43º based on current options). Heavier riders may be able to get away with riding this deck by compensating with larger wheels and some risers to create more space between the ground and the low point on the board. This deck is not as stiff as the 8 ply maple / glass version. Consider it more like a 7 1/2 ply, if you are familiar with the Pantheon maple Supersonic versions of this deck. If you’re above 230 lbs, you may start to consider the 8 ply maple version of this deck, as it is a bit stiffer and will still be able to hold your weight without any fear of failure. OR if you just want a stiffer setup, the 8 ply is still available–until it’s not!

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Bear VS Paris Trucks

The main advantage of the Bear Trucks is that they come in a 130mm option, providing a stable ride at higher speeds thanks to their insert bushing and tighter bushing seat. This makes them ideal for straight-on pushing. However, some riders might prefer the more open, free-flowing feel of Paris Trucks, especially for cruising or carving. Both options are great, and it really comes down to personal preference.

Bear Trucks tend to offer a bit more stability for intense pushing, while Paris Trucks make pumping feel more effortless. That’s the general takeaway, and we stand by it.

Of course, there are plenty of ways to tweak stability by adjusting bushings and washers. You can easily fine-tune your setup depending on your riding style. Both truck options have a lot of overlap, especially when you start playing around with different setups.

When paired with Karma wheels, both truck choices will be slightly narrower than the deck. However, if you're riding a wider 9.5" Supersonic XL and plan on hitting hills or doing slides, a 150-155mm truck might feel more comfortable. That being said, running slimmer 130mm trucks is perfectly fine for long-distance pushing (LDP) and cruising. There's no wrong answer—just what works best for your ride.

The Pantheon Supersonic is available with 3 different truck options. The deck has been designed specifically with Bear Trucks or Paris Trucks in mind. You can certainly use whatever setup you want to your liking. Setting up outside of the recommended setups may require risers or angled risers. This will depend on your truck choice and the angles of your baseplate. You’ll want to consider your wheel choice in correspondence with your trucks to keep your setup from getting bite.

The stock setups with 50 degree fronts are your safest choice. With the 50 degree front (Paris or Bear), you should be able to run bite free up to 90mm wheels. This is as long as you have a stock cupped washer in the board-side position of your bushings. Once you start bringing down that front degree, wheelbite can start coming into play for the larger wheel option. This can be easily mitigated with risers and/or bushing and washer modifications.

We recommend 50 degree front trucks for most riders using the Supersonic LDP longboard for long distance riding and pumping. This will push the pump power toward the front of the board and make pumping more effortless.

For riders looking to max our their top speed, dropping the front angle may be considered. This can be combined with zeroing out the rear truck angle. Ultimately, between riding a 50 front or a 43/40 front for maximum pumping speed will come down to riding style. It is worth noting that a the lower degree front does feel a little more stable when pushing absolute maximum speed. Riders just looking to leisurely cover large distances will appreciate the efficiency of the higher degree front end.

Versatility
Supersonic XL

Equally, the 8 ply version is also an ideal deck for our middleweight riders doing up/down events. LDP longboarding doesn’t always have to be on flats! If you’re trying to mitigate flex for confidence at speed, the extra stiffness and width will add confidence. It’s also great for more technical rides! While this is not a speed stiff board for true downhill, it is stiff enough to manage most scenarios one could encounter on a distance ride. And it still offers a subtle flex for riders over 170 lbs so that distance feels comfortable.

Riders on the lower end of our weight range may notice a touch of camber underfoot. The camber may not completely flatten out if you’re pushing in the middle of the deck. However, it’s not so much that it is uncomfortable for these types of rides. If you’re a rider that really doesn’t like camber, we would recommend making sure that you’re on the upper end of the weight range. Most LDP longboard riders will likely find the deck quite comfortable regardless.

For LDP riding, we expect the 8 ply to be ideal for riders over 190 lbs. The 8 ply should be good up to around 250 pounds in both mounting positions. We cannot say with 100% certainty where this deck maxes out. In the zero mount position, it can certainly handle much more weight than in the -17 rear position. Above 250 lbs, we would suggest keeping this deck in the zero degree mounting position.

The deck has been tested up to 285 lbs in the far rear mount, but whether or not that works for you will largely be dependent on your riding style.

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Orangatang Caguamas
  • Contact Patch: 56mm
  • Size: 85mm (D) x 58.5mm (W)
  • Edge: Rounded
  • Hub: Off-Set and High Strength
  • 77a: Blue - Smoothest, Fluffiest and Grippiest
  • 80a: Orange - Soft and grippy
  • 83a: Purple - Harder, faster, slidier
  • Happy-Thane Urethane Formula

The Caguama's are the allround perfect wheel for Commuting, Carving And Long Distance Pushing (LDP).


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