JUCKER HAWAI'I Longboard Collection 2016 by JUCKER HAWAI'I

ENJOY YOUR RIDE !

E KOMO MAI WELCOME TO PARADISE

ALOHA! JUCKER HAWAI’I is a rider owned and managed company. The team is inspired by the spirit of aloha, the surf culture and lifestyle of the Hawai’ian Islands. Striving to always find the perfect ride, no matter which board you choose, is the driving force and commitment behind our team. Since 2012 JUCKER HAWAI’I Longboards were amongst the bestselling longboards in Europe. Our goal is to provide our customers high quality longboards each featuring its own one-of-a-kind design at an affordable price. The boards are manufactured using only the highest quality materials, unique artistry and a keen eye for detail. Each of our innovative shapes are developed by the ideas and collaboration of our team riders ensuring our boards are as functional as they are beautiful. This distinctive combination has led to the continued popularity of our product throughout the surfing community worldwide.

The board designs, concepts and artwork are created by Mike Jucker, co-founder of JUCKER HAWAI’I, who calls Maui his home. Mike’s designs reflect the culture of Hawai’i and the ocean-minded lifestyle giving each piece its own unique personal story. Customer service is a top priority for JUCKER HAWAI’I and no matter what you would like to share with us, we are always here for you. We would be thrilled to have you being a part of our growing JUCKER HAWAII family. Enjoy your ride! Team JUCKER HAWAI’I

service • personal consultation • sales EUROPEAN HQ Showroom / Store Königstrasse 19b 53773 Hennef Germany Phone +49 (0) 2242 9140844 General E-Mail info@juckerhawaii.com HAWAII HQ JUCKER HAWAI’I 151 Kupuohi St. #H-2 Lahaina, HI 96761 (Lahaina Business Park)

Phone +1 (808) 205-4517

RIDER OWNED OPERATED Two Friends The brand JUCKER HAWAI’I originated from a dream two friends. Mr. Barns and Mike lived this dream on their travels around the world in pursuit of the perfect wave and continue to live their dream with their brand JUCKER HAWAI’I. Our products reflect the dream of the Hawaiian lifestyle beneath the waves and valleys of the islands in the Pacific.

Rider Owned and Operated Mike is skateboarder / snowboarder / surfer and stand-up-paddler living in Hawaii for over 14 years. When the ocean goes flat, you can find Mike riding his longboard in the streets of Maui. Mr. Barns, is “Silent SUP Pioneer” (Quote: Stand Up Magazin) and Surfer for over 30 years. He was one of the first “Windskaters” in Europe. Hawaiian Style All products of JUCKER HAWAI’I are heavily influenced by Mike’s passion for the lifestyle of the Hawaiian Islands. All graphics are inspired by the culture of the Hawaiian Islands and the team is constantly working to ensure and to deliver a high quality product. As surfers, stand-up-paddlers and skaters we are driven by the passion of board sports, regardless on what kind of board you find your kick. Our Motto is: Enjoy Your Ride! Be out there and have fun riding your board. Be “Pono” – Do what’s right! As a Hawai’i based company it is important for us to operate with the respect of the Hawaiian Culture: Respect the Land, Respect the Ocean! Do what is right, be “Pono”. Give back from where you take.

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TEAMRIDERS FRITZ

Chief of Special Force

LUKAS

Speedfreak

HANNAH

Kitesurfer - Longboarder

FABIAN

Speedfreak

BILL

Truck Smith

CRUISE

Makaha SE P. 14

Makaha Kaha P. 16

Makaha Keiki P. 18

Hoku Slide P. 48

NEW Hoku P. 50

FREERIDE

Makaha P. 12

Mana Cruise P. 42

Mana P. 46

DOWNHILL

Pono P. 38

FREESPEED

SPEEDCRUISE

BOARD COLLECTION 2016

Lahaina P. 72

Kopala P. 74

Mahalo P. 76

Donator P. 24

Skatesurfer P. 28

Wailani P. 52

Maile P. 56

Skaid P. 58

WikiWiki P. 66

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W O O D Y- B O A R D S

Woody-Board P. 82 Kapua

Makaha

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Pono

Kanoa P. 30

MINI CRUISE

Kahuna P. 22

PINTAIL CRUISE

Kaimana P. 20

Makaha Mini P. 32

Pueo P. 70

Woody-Board Kick P. 84 Kapua

Makaha

Pono

Pono Mini P. 34

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MAKAHA The JUCKER HAWAI’I longboard “Makaha” with its bamboo deck is one of the most popular longboards on the market. The layers of bamboo give the board not only a visual enhancement but also a more lively flex. The trucks are stonefinished and the JUCKER HAWAI’I logo is lasered under the cleargrip on top of the deck. The graphic, hawaiian inspired, shows a polynesian tikipole. Thanks to the wide trucks and soft 78A wheels it allows the rider to roll as smoothly on soft tarmac as on rough asphalt. The name originates from Makaha, the world renowned surfspot in O’ahu.

Deck • Length: 1067 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 5 layers of cold pressed, Canadian maple and 2 layers of bamboo (outer layers) • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Silver, stonefinished • Width inside: 180 mm / 7 inch • Width outside: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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MAKAHASE The JUCKER HAWAI’I longboard “Makaha SE” with its bamboo deck is one of the most popular longboards on the market. We adjusted the colors of the truck in our 2016 model to match the graphics on the deck. The black matte trucks, the black wheels and the company logo look absolutely stellar in combination with the bamboo deck. The layers of bamboo give the board not only a visual enhancement but also a more lively flex. Thanks to the wide trucks and soft 78A wheels the board allows the rider to roll as smoothly on soft tarmac as on rougher asphalt. The name originates from Makaha, the world renowned surfspot in O’ahu.

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Width inside: 180 mm / 7 inch • Width outside: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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MAKAHAKAHA The JUCKER HAWAI’I Longboard “Makaha Kaha“ got a considerably harder flex than the regular Makaha. The deck is made of 8 layers and therefore caters to heavier riders and riders who prefer a stiffer board. The JUCKER HAWAI’I logo has been lasered directly into the top layer below the clear grip. Thanks to the wide trucks and soft 78A wheels the board allows the rider to roll as smoothly on soft tarmac as on rougher asphalt. The deck can carry easily riders up to 110kg (220lbs.) The name originates from Makaha, the world renowned surfspot in O’ahu.

Deck • Length: 1067 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 6 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple and 2 layers bamboo (outer layers) • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAHUNA” • Color: Green with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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MAKAHAKEIKI We now offer for lighter riders and kids a new option: The “MAKAHA Keiki”. The deck has one layer less and therefore is lighter and more flexible than the regular MAKAHA. Everything else stayed the same. The layers of bamboo give the board not only a visual enhancement but also a lively flex. Due to the wide trucks and soft 78A wheels the board will ride smoothly on soft tarmac as well as on rough asphalt. The name originates from Makaha, the world renowned surfspot in O’ahu.

Deck • Lenght: 1067 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 4 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple and 2 layers bamboo (outer layers) • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A (included) and additional 83A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAHUNA” • Color: Green with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 83A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

Foto: CHIEMSEE/Sebastian Schรถffel

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KAIMANA Sonni Hönscheid is an internationally renowned surfer and stand up paddler. Her surf inspired art is now showcased on our longboards. The new KAIMANA is 10 cm shorter than its predecessor. We also added a layer of bamboo for an enhanced look and added ABEC 7 bearings for a smoother cruiser feeling. The KAIMANA is a real looker! The board rides smooth for an allround skill and cruisers get their money’s worth with this fantastic board!

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Deck • Length: 1067 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 6 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple and 1 layer bamboo (Top Layer) • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Black, glossy • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “MANO” • Color: Blue with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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KAHUNA The KAHUNA, like the meaning of the word in Hawai’ian, is the “high priest” of longboards. On the bottom you will notice the Tiki God as worshipped by the KAHUNA. This is a great board for beginners, it is 42 Inches long (106.5 cm) and has an ideal medium flex that allows it to run smoothly. Carvers will appreciate the wheel-wells that prevent wheel-bites when doing sharper turns. A good quality board at a competitive price for beginners and advanced riders.

Deck • Length: 1065 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 7 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Silver, stonefinished • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Green 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAHUNA” • Color: Green with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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JUCKER HAWAI’I and skate-aid are collaborating to support Titus Dittmann and his foundtion. The DONATOR is the first joint product between skate-aid and JUCKER HAWAI’I. For each board sold, skate-aid receives 10% of its retail value. The graphics combine the skate-aid logo with Hawaiian Hibiscus flowers on a black background. The Deck is made of 7 layers Canadian maple. The DONATOR is a great longboard with a top finishing and high quality components for an affordable price. Have fun and contribute to a charity at the same time!

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Deck • Length: 1067 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 7 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

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Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAHUNA” • Color: Green with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

“We generate and support projects worldwide which encourage youth- and development aid through the meaningful and identity establishing power of skateboarding. We support kids in areas of conflict and deprivation by bringing skateboarding to their communities. No matter if it’s in Palestine, Afghanistan, Costa Rica, Bolivia or Africa…in times of adversity the pedagogical power of skateboarding brings unity, equality and a stable social environment. That enables great growth in selfesteem, community awareness, personal responsibility, determination and free development of the individual, regardless of social background, gender, ethnicity, language, religion, nationality or culture… and most importantly: good times. Every little help can change something for these kids and transform a community and the future of it. Supplying skateboards and skateboard equipment and building new skateboard parks are the main tools to provide education for a brighter, safer future. We want to help kids to have a real childhood with fun, energy and joyfulness, JUCKER HAWAI is a major supporter of skate-aid and the skate-aid philosophy and very soon the 2nd collaboration board will be in the shops. With every board sold a certain amount goes directly into our projects. So far the unbelievable amount of 25.000 Euro was generated for the skate-aid projects”. skate-aid is a NGO from Muenster, Germany, To get more infos about skate-aid and all of the projects around the world please check www.skate-aid.org and www.facebook.com/skateaid #26

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S K AT E S U R F E R In addition to the already renowned quality of our

boards the SKATESURFER draws surfers with its striking continuous black design. The board consists of 7 layers of cold pressed, Canadian maple, the bottom layer is stained black so the grain of the wood can still be seen. The baseplate and the trucks are painted in black. The beveled, black 78A wheels have a JUCKER HAWAI’I logo printed. This is a classic longboard with attention to detail, good components and great riding comfort for an extremely affordable price.

Deck • Length: 1067 mm / 42 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 7 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple and black stained bottom layer • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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K A N OA The name “KANOA” (Hawai’ian for freedom) and that is exactly how you feel on this pintail shape. The bamboo-maple deck is extremely durable with a stiff flex. The KANOA is the perfect cruiser, the deck has a W-Concave. The KANOA is a great cruiser for cities and carver in steeper terrain. Wheelwells on the nose of the board prevent wheelbites. The matte black 7” trucks fit perfect in the design concept and turn the board on the spot. The 69 mm / 78A wheels provide a good grip on the asphalt even for speedy longboarders. The 8 layer deck is also suitable for riders heavier than 85 kg (190 lbs).

Deck • Length: 965 mm / 38 inch • Width: 229 mm / 9 inch • Material: 6 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple and 2 layers bamboo (outer Layers) • Innerhole wheelbase: 655 mm • W-Concave • Truckmount: Topmount / oldschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 175 mm / 6.93 inch • Outer width: 245 mm / 9.64 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 9

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M A K A H A MINI The MAKAHA Mini was especially developed for kids and people in cities. The board is only 33 Inches long, but the setup remains like a regular longboard. The short wheelbase of 50 cm (20 Inch) allows for tight turns. The kicktail allows many tricks and the wide longboard trucks give the board a great stability. Soft 78A wheels round this board off for a smooth ride even on rough tarmac. The graphic is inspired with a hawai’ian Tiki. The name “Makaha” pays tribute to the famous surfspot on the island of O’ahu. This is a top quality mini-longboard for a great price.

Deck • Length: 850 mm / 33.46 inch • Width: 215 mm / 8.46 inch • Material: 5 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple and 2 layers bamboo (outer Layers) • Innerhole wheelbase: 500 mm • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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P O N O MINI The “Pono Mini” is a great “Surfer-Mini-Cruiser-Skateboard” with a wide range of abilities. The artwork was created by Erik Abel a renown surf artist. The art shows Honolua Bay, the famous surf spot and the home of JUCKER HAWAI’I. A portion of the sales goes to “Save Honolua Coalition” an environmental organization for the protection of Honolua Bay. The 80A Streetballs let you cruise the board like any other cruiser-style longboard. The wide shape of the deck in combination with the longboard trucks allow you to carve this board like surfing on concrete. Thanks to the kicktail the board is also agile like a regular skateboard. You can bring this board to your skatepark and enjoy some fun rides. The “Mini Pono” is truly a great cross-over skateboard with a wide use range.

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Deck • Length: 795 mm / 31.3 inch • Width: 255 mm / 10 inch • Material: 7 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 502 mm • Truckmount: Topmount, newschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

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Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

Wheels • Streetballs “FOAM BALLS” • Color: Turquoise with inner and outer wheel print • Diameter: 65 mm • Width: 47 mm • Contact patch: 40 mm • Durometer: 80A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 9

ERIK Bold colors, geometric patterns, and botanical profiles capture the eye in Erik Abel’s artwork. Inspired by his love of the ocean, surfing and travel, Abel’s work articulates the spirit of the water and awe of nature. His roots as a California surfer intermingle with his experiences living in the Pacific Northwest as well as traveling to the South Pacific and Central America, imparting an organic, tribal style to his subjects and compositions. Upon a closer look, Abel’s graphic imagery unfolds to tell the story of his paintings. Accents peak through unexpectedly revealing the layers of color Abel cloaks in each piece while loose strokes of colored pencil and marker create dimension. Abel now lives and works a few steps from the Pacific Ocean along the rugged Oregon coast. His original pieces have been featured in galleries across the country while his commercial work has attracted clients including Patagonia, Reef, REI and Billabong. Currently Abel is focusing on giving back to environmental and humanitarian projects through nonprofit partnerships, exhibitions, and commercial projects.

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P ONO The “Pono“ (Hawai’ian for justice) is a great fast cruiser. The artwork was created by Erik Abel a renown surf artist. The art shows Honolua Bay, the famous surf spot and the home of JUCKER HAWAI’I. A portion of the sales goes to “Save Honolua Coalition” an environmental organization for the protection of Honolua Bay. The deck is constructed with bamboo and aple. To give the board its stiffness the core of the board is made with vertical bamboo. The W-Concave gives the rider a comfortable stance and the Drop-Deck gives additional support at higher speed. In combination with the 78A wheels is this board for cruising and sliding at a higher speed.

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Deck • Length: 970 mm / 38 inch • Width: 240 mm / 9.44 inch • Material: Canadian maple and vertical bamboo • Innerhole wheelbase: 731 mm • W-Concave • Mini kicktail • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Cleargrip

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Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “PONO” • Color: Red with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI‘I ABEC 7

Foto: multicoptermaui

The Honolua Initiative

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OUR COMMITMENT JUCKER HAWAI’I is committed to do it’s part in supporting our community in protecting the environment. Save Honolua Coalition has done a tremendous job, saving Honolua Bay and beyond from development. Now its time to keep it that way and strengthen the coalition in their efforts to keep Honolua Bay as pristine as it ever was. This is their mission statement: THE VISION Maintain open space, public access and revitalize the health of the Honolua Ahupua’a through community management utilizing Native Hawaiian practices and values. • Perpetuate the undeveloped land at and around Honolua Bay and Lipoa Point for future generations by acquiring the land and creating a type of community land trust. • Restore health to the land and bay utilizing Hawaiian practices, returning natural stream flow, and reintroducing native Hawaiian plants. • Protect Honolua with a community-based management plan. Create a balance be tween human activity and natural resources, so the ecosystem will thrive. • Inform the public about current threats to Honolua and organize positive public action in support of Honolua.

BE PONO - DO WHATS RIGHT

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M A N A CRUISE The MANA CRUISE is our freeride board developed in with our teamrider, Fabian. Many of our customers like the MANA for cruising, this is why we decided to ad the cruise version to our program with the 78A wheels. This set up turns the MANA CRUISE into a great cruiser for higher speed and high speed slides. The symmetrical shape of the board allows riding the MANA CRUISE in switchstance and the mini kicks at the end allow some tricks. The drop deck lowers the center of gravity which increases stability and makes the board easier to push. The MANA CRUISE is a great combination of a top mount board (better grip when carving) and the easy handling of a drop through board.

Deck • Length: 1010 mm / 39.8 inch • Width: 240 mm / 9.45 inch • Material: 8 layers cold pressed, Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 760 mm • Concave: 16 mm • Truckmount: Topmount / oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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FREE

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RIDE

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MANA The Mana (Hawai’ian for power) is our new freeride Board developed in cooperation with our teamriders. The focus of this board is fast freeriding and sliding which is supported by the strong concave of the drop deck. The low deck keeps the center of gravity closer to the street which results in a better stability and riding comfort. The deck’s camber supports the flex. The symmetrical shape of the board allows riding the MANA in switchstance and the mini kicks at the end allow some tricks. The MANA is a great combination of a top mount board (better grip when carving) and the easy handling of a drop through board. Combined with the 83A wheel is the Mana the perfect freerider no matter if you like to cruise along the street or if you are a hardcore powerslider.

Deck • Length: 1010mm / 39.8 inch • Width: 240 mm / 9.45 inch • Material: 8 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 760 mm • Twintip with minikicks • Truckmount: Topmount, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “HUI” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 70 mm • Width: 50 mm • Contact patch: 44 mm • Durometer: 83A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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H O K U SLIDE The flex levels and its shape makes the Hoku (Hawai’ian for Star) a perfect allrounder for longboarders of all ages and weight class. We now also offer the HOKU as a set up for sliding and freeriding. The only difference between this version and the regular HOKU, are the wheels. We mounted our 83A HUI wheels on this setup for easier sliding for beginners as well as advanced riders, without loosing the comfort of a cruiser board. The concave of the deck locks the feet perfectly in place for a solid stance. We consciously offer this version in only two flexlevels, as harder decks are better for sliding and freeriding in general.

Deck • Length: 990 mm / 39 inch • Width: 222 mm / 9.5 inch • Material: Fiberglas construction with bamboo, Canadian maple and vertical bamboo • Flex 1 - 70 kg to 110 Kg • Flex 2 - 30 kg to 80 Kg • Innerhole wheelbase: 690 mm • Truck Mount: Drop through, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

Wheels “HUI” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 70 mm • Width: 50 mm • Contact patch: 48 mm • Durometer: 83A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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HOKU

The 3 flex levels and its shape makes the NEW HOKU (Hawai’ian for Star) a perfect allrounder for longboarders of all ages and weight class. The kicktail on both ends allow the rider to use the board for tricks. The drop through truck mount keeps the center of gravity low which makes the board a great cruiser. The fiberglass – bamboo construction of the deck is extremely durable without impacting the weight of the board. Overall is the NEW HOKU a great allround board for sliding, carving, cruising, downhill and freeriding.

Deck • Length: 990 mm / 39 inch • Width: 222 mm / 9.5 inch • Material: Fiberglas construction with bamboo, Canadian maple and vertical bamboo • Flex 1 - 70 kg to 110 kg (154 - 242 lbs) • Flex 2 - 45 kg to 80 kg (99 - 176 lbs) • Flex 3 - 30 kg to 60 kg (66 - 132 lbs) • Innerhole wheelbase: 690 mm • Truck mount: Drop through / oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact Patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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WA I L A N I The extraordinary bamboo-maple-fiberglass construction, the thick bamboo layers combined with the “chopstick bamboo” makes the board extremely durable. The medium flex makes the board run smooth. The extensive concave provides additional stability. The symmetry of the deck with the mini tail kicks allows the rider to perform several tricks. This board is suitable for beginners and advanced riders of any weight class. The artwork is created by Sonni Hönscheid, who is an internatioal SUP-Athlete and artist by heart. Short: This artful longboard is great for riders how are just getting started but also offers many options for advanced longboarders.

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Deck • Length: 990 mm / 39 inch • Width: 228 mm / 9 inch • Material: Fiberglas construction with bamboo, Canadian maple and vertical bamboo • Innerhole wheelbase: 710 mm • Twintip with minikicks • Truckmount: Drop through, newschool • Fiberglass enforced Cut-outs • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

Wheels “KAHUNA” • Color: Green with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

Sonni Hönscheid Artist and SUP Champion Sonni was born on the 27th of May 1981 on Sylt, a little island in the north sea close to the border to Denmark. But she grew up on the beaches of Sylt, Fuerteventura and Hawaii. Sonni traveled a lot with her sister Bitsy, mother Ute and her dad Jürgen. He was a very successful windsurf pro and took part in contest around the world. In 1986 Jürgens professional career ended and the family moved to Fuerteventura, where she started surfing and windsurfing. Sonni was out in the water every day in the challenging waves of Fuerteventura’s rocky north shore and soon she was winning surfing events in southern France. As a part of the German national team Sonni travelled to the European and World Surfing Games in places like Portugal, South Africa and Brazil. In summer 2004 she was working as a lifeguard on the legendary “Bühne16” beach in Kampen Sylt, home of the German jet set. Her family opened up a surf shop called “northshore” in Lajares on Fuerteventura. Meanwhile being Germanys most successful surfer girl, Sonni was also able to achieve 2 World Titles the sport of Stand Up Paddling. With this new passion, she spend a lot of time on Maui where she started to paint again. As a child, Sonni already had a passion for art and being creative. Inspired by her travelling to new exotic places Sonni developed her own style of art. A technique with special acrylic pens allows her to bring impressions of the stunning nature of Hawaii, the animating rough Northsea of Sylt or the desert of Fuerteventura on to canvas. Her paintings often tell a story. The viewer always discovers new context in the flowing lines of her art. This versatility brought her also success as a designer. JUCKER HAWAI’I was the first putting her art on products. Later labels like Chiemsee and the well-known beverage brand Caprisonne followed. By now there are 2 JUCKER HAWAII Longboards with her design. Besides her passion for painting and designing Sonni is out on the water every day. She loves SUP soul surfing sessions with her sisters Bitsy, Janni and her dad Jürgen. Sonni also likes to race on the Stand Up Paddleboard, specially the Maliko Downwinders on Maui. Sonnis biggest moment in her career as a professional SUP Athlete was in 2015 when she won her 2nd Molokai2Oahu SUP Race, a 32 Mile race between the islands of Hawaii, which is regarded as on of the most prestigious SUP Races in the world. In 2013 Sonni had her first major art exhibition “Peace Love Sylt” at the gallery in Kaamp-hüs in Kampen Sylt and on a regular base her art is shown in the Hof Gallery in Westerland / Sylt. Foto: Jürgen Hönscheid

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MAILE The Maile is a great freerider with focus on cruising. Due to its soft flex the board is perfect for pumping and absorbing bumps on uneven roads. The extensive kicktails allow tricks such as manuals, shuvits and many more. The board is best suited for riders in the 30 Kg – 85 Kg. The unique construction of the deck: Epoxy-Fiberglas-Layer (FRP) and the sublimation print are the main features on the Maile enriching the longboard scene with a trendsetting board. The FRP-Construction makes the board extremely durable and stabile. Even with intensive usage the board will not loose its flex and characteristics unlike conventional boards. The graphic is printed underneath the FRP and therefore is protected from scratches. Overall Maile is an ideal Freeride / Cruiser board for riders of all levels.

Deck • Length: 1013 mm / 39.88 inch • Width: 215 mm / 8.46 inch • Material: 5 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple and 1 bottom layer of epoxyd-fiberglas (FRP) • Innerhole wheelbase: 705 mm • Twintip with minikicks • Truckmount: Drop through, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

Wheels • Streetballs “BIG BALLS” • Color: Black with inner and outer wheel-print • Diameter: 74 mm • Width: 52 mm • Contact patch: 45 mm • Durometer: 80A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 9

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SKAID The Skaid! We are raising money with the “Skaid” for skate-aid just like we are doing with the “Donator”. For each board sold we will give 13€ to skate-aid who is building skateparks in regions torn by war or natural disasters. Each color in the graphic on the bottom resembles a country in which skate-aid is active. The unidirectional shape in combination with the minikicks at the end make this board a great freerider. The deck consists of 8 layers for Canadian Maple in top finishing and high quality components. The graphics on the bottom represent the countries in which skate-aid is actively involved. Have fun and contribute to a charity at the same time. Summarized: “The Skaid” is a perfect allround longboard, good for cruising, sliding, light downhill and urban freeride.

Deck • Length: 990mm / 39 inch • Width: 222 mm / 8.75 inch • Material: 8 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 685 mm • Twintip with mini kicks • Truckmount: Drop through, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: White 95A

Wheels “SKAID” • Color: Black with inner and outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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WIKIWIKI The “WikiWiki” (Hawai’ian for fast) is our new allround freeride Longboard. The board is unidirectional and has a mini-kick on each end, which allows the rider to control the board better especially for technical advanced maneuvers. The deck has a concave which give the rider a solid stance and grip for slides. The trucks are top mounted which gives the rider a great transmission of power from the board to the trucks. The “WikiWiki” is the perfect board for ambitious beginners and advanced riders who are looking for a precise and steering behavior.

Deck • Length: 990mm / 39 inch • Width: 222 mm / 8.75 inch • Material: 8 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple • Innerhole wheelbase: 685 mm • Twintip with minikicks • Truckmount: Topmount, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, Matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: White 95A • Riserpads: 3 mm

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 7

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HE’E The “HE’E“ (Hawai’ian for octopus) is another freerider from JUCKER HAWAI’I. One highlight of this board is the octopus lasered into the bottom of the deck. Both sides of the deck are black stained so the structure of the wood remains visible. The deck combined with the 78A cruiser wheels, makes this board a perfect cruiser/freerider. Even at higher speeds the trucks run smooth and the wheels have a good grip on the road. The concave of the deck gives the rider a solid stance and the mini kicks allow for tricks. We extensively tested the HE’E on Maui and is one of the new favorites of our team riders.

Deck • Length: 1015 mm / 40 inch • Width: 237 mm / 9.33 inch • Material: 8 layers cold pressed Canadian maple, black stain top and bottom layer • Innerhole wheelbase: 700 mm • Twintip with minikicks • Truckmount: Drop through, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 175 mm / 6.8 inch • Outer width: 245 mm / 9.6 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A

Wheels “KAKU” • Color: Black with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 69 mm • Width: 55 mm • Contact patch: 52 mm • Durometer: 78A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 9

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PUEO The “PUEO“ (Hawai’ian for owl) is a slide machine suitable for advanced riders as well as beginners. The deck is stiff and the concave gives the rider a solid stance. The combination of the deck with the 83A (roughened surface) wheels makes this board perfect for sliding and cruising. We tested the board extensively on Maui’s backroads and are very happy about the results. Instead of printing graphics on the bottom we lasered the graphics into the first layer of wood. Both sides of the deck are black stained so the structure of the wood remains visible. This board is the ultimate “Freeride-Slider” for Pros as well as for beginners.

Deck • Length: 1015 mm / 40 inch • Width: 237 mm / 9.33 inch • Material: 8 layers cold pressed Canadian maple, black stain top and bottom layer • Twintip with Minikicks • Truckmount: Drop through, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 175 mm / 6.8 inch • Outer width: 245 mm / 9.6 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: 95A

Wheels “HUI”

• Color: Black with outer wheel-print

• Diameter: 70 mm • Width: 50 mm • Contact patch: 48 mm • Durometer: 83A • roughened surface • Bearings JUCKER HAWAI‘I ABEC 9

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LAHAINA The Lahaina is a Freeride / Freespeed Longboard with almost zero flex. The wide “Duckbill” kicktails are built for an extra solid stance when attempting tricks. The board is set up with the “SUPERBALL” wheels, which make the board very fast and allow long slides. Due to its hard flex the board is also suited for heavier riders. The unique Epoxy-Fiberglas-Layer construction (FRP) of the deck with the sublimation print enriches the longboarding scene with a trendsetting board. The FRP-Construction makes the board extremely durable and stabile. Even with intensive usage the board will not loose its flex and characteristics unlike conventional boards. The graphic is printed underneath the FRP and therefore is protected from scratches. Summoned up the Lahaina is a board for all who like a fast and stiff board.

Deck • Length: 990mm / 39 inch • Width: 235 mm / 9.25 inch • Material: 7 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple and 1 bottom layer of epoxyd-fiberglas (FRP) • Innerhole wheelbase: 720 mm • Twintip with “duckbill” kicktails • Truckmount: Drop through, oldschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

Wheels • Streetballs “SUPER BALLS” • Color: Yellow with inner and outer wheel-print • Diameter: 70 mm • Width: 42 mm • Contact patch: 32 mm • Durometer: 80A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI’I ABEC 9

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K O PA L A The KOPALA (Hawaiian for shovel) is our new allround longboard, we feel that this name is well deserved. The KOPALA allows a wide range of usage: Cruising, Freeriding, Dancing and Downhill. Due to its width riders feel very comfortable and stabile on this board. The Epoxy-Fiberglass-Layer (FRP) absorbs vibrations efficiently. The shape of the deck, with its large kicktails make this board a great freerider and dancer. The wheels give the board a smooth ride and a fluent slide experience due to the rounded lips. The hard flex of the board make the KOPALA also great for heavier riders. The deck is built with a newly developed Epoxy-Fiberglass Layer (FRP-Construction). This extra FRP layer make the board more durable than normal boards. Even with an intense usage the board remains stabile and the characteristics don’t change over time. This is a board for ambitious beginners and advanced riders.

Deck • Length: 1000 mm / 39.37 inch • Width: 244 mm / 9.60 inch • Material: 7 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple and 1layer of • Innerhole wheelbase: 647 mm • Twintip with minikicks • Truckmount: Topmount, Newschool • Griptape: Black (standard)

Trucks • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Baseplate: 50° • Bushings: Black 95A

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MAHALO The Mahalo (Hawai’ian for thank you) is a brainchild of our Teamrider, Fabian. The goal was to build a board with a timeless shape and clever details. The concept was actually developed for hardcore downhill racing. Soon enought we realized that the “Mahalo” is far more than just a downhill board allowing carving, sliding and even freerideing. The solid construction of the deck makes for a durable board for any challenge in downhill longboarding. Deep cut CNC milled wheelwells prevent wheelbites and the +3° flushcut at the front truck maximizes an effective steering angle lowering the nose of the board at the same time. Several holes in the tail of the board allow the rider to increase the distance between the trucks to adjust the board according to the slope and difficulty of the race track. (700mm for technical tracks and 730mm – 760mm for faster tracks) The position of the front always remains the same. If you are looking for a board to go fast, you found it here with us.

Deck • Length: 960 mm / 37,8 inch • Width: 250 mm / 9,8 inch • Material: 9 layers of cold pressed Canadian maple • Concave: 16 mm radial • Innerhole wheelbase: 700, 730, 760 mm • Topmount, oldschool • Griptape: Black (medium)

Trucks • GAPP • Color: Black, matte • Inner width: 180 mm / 7 Inch • Outer width: 250 mm / 9.8 Inch • Baseplate: 40° • Bushings: Black 85A

Wheels • JUCKER HAWAI’I “AHI” • Color: Green with outer wheel-print • Diameter: 75 mm • Width: 58 mm • Contact Patch: 55 mm • Durometer: 80A • Bearings: JUCKER HAWAI‘I ABEC 7 chrome

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The Woody-Board is 55cm (22 inch) long and extremely light. It is the ideal board for traveling and commuting as it fits in almost every space, locker and even overhead compartments in airplanes. The Woody-Board has no flex and is very stabile despite its short length. The reasons for that is a wheelbase of 40cm (15.74 inch). The trucks are mounted at the very end of each side to maximize the wheelbase. JUCKER HAWAI’I does not want to contribute to the 8th continent of plastic and therefore we do not produce our “mini-boards” in plastic. All decks are constructed from high quality Canadian maple and bamboo.T he Woody-Board is one of the most stabile and appealing mini boards on the market. Enjoy Your Ride – Ride on Wood(y-Boards) ! DECK • Length: 557mm / 22 Inch • Width: 151 mm / 6 Inch • Material: 5 layers cold pressed, Can. maple and 2 layers Bamboo (outer Layers) • Wheelbase: 390 mm / 15.5 inch • Truckmount: Top Mount, newschool • Cleargrip / Griptape (standard)

TRUCKS • Color / Surface: Silver, standblasted • Inner width: 110 mm / 4.3 inch • Outer width: 175 mm / 7 inch • Baseplate: 70° • Bushings: 80A

O’BARNS WHEELS • Color: Blue, Black, Turquoise • Diameter: 59 mm • Width: 40 mm • Contact Patch: 26 mm • Durometer: 80A • Bearings: ABEC 9

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The Woody-Kick is 66cm (26 inch) long and extremely light. This board is extremely convenient to travel with and fits in almost every compartment. The Woody-KICK is the perfect partner for daily transportation. The board has no flex and is for its short length extremely stabile. The kicktail and the extended nose even allow you tricks like ollies, grinds and many more. JUCKER HAWAI’I does not want to contribute to the 8th continent of plastic and therefore we do not produce our “mini-boards” in plastic. All decks are constructed from high quality Canadian maple or bamboo. The Woody-Board is one of the most stable and appealing mini boards on the market. DECK • Length: 665 mm / 26 inch • Width: 180 mm / 7 inch • Material: : 7 layers cold pressed Canadian maple • Wheelbase: 380 mm / 15 Inch • Truckmount: Topmount, newschool • Cleargrip

TRUCKS • Color / Surface: Silver, sandblasted • Inner width: 110 mm / 4.3 inch • Outer width: 175 mm / 7 inch • Baseplate: 70° • Bushings: 80A

O’BARNS WHEELS • Color: Blue, Black, Turquoise • Diameter: 59 mm • Width: 40 mm • Contact Patch: 26 mm • Durometer: 80A • Bearings: ABEC 9

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ILIFFE Truck Co. A company of skaters for skaters. Our goal is to listen to our rider’s feedback and create innovation from this open and transparent process. As a result, this process enables one of the most functional Skateboard Trucks on the planet. Bill ILIFFE is the founder and designer of ILIFFE Truck Co. Bill started skateboarding when he was 10 years old in 1975, he competed throughout the 80’s riding vert and pools. ILIFFE went back to college in the 90’s and gained an engineering degree and managed to skate through the 90’s and 2000’s and still skates and surfs to this day… every day. ILIFFE has 20 years in the Hi-tech industry as an engineer and 3D Cad expert. He has designed and manufactured simple parts and assemblies to complicated robotic systems. However, his passion has always been skateboarding. Bill has taken his engineering knowledge and capabilities and somehow weaved it into his dream – designing trucks for skaters who demand the best! ILIFFE Truck Co. started out in Kapalua on Maui and is now based out of New Bern North Carolina where all of our trucks are designed and test ridden. ILIFFE Truck Co. realizes it’s not about a singular person or thing. Skateboarding is a culmination of many things that makes it magical for everyone who rides… in fact, that is what its about… its about the ride. Go find yours. Discover it, Enjoy it… RIP IT!

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D O W N H I L L CNC

This is the ultimate Longboard truck that convinced many riders across Hawai’i and the US-Mainland of its quality. Each truck is individually manufactured in a CNC machine. The material used in the production is 6061 aluminum also used in the aerospace industry and is the best quality available. The bushing seat is slightly shallow for better turns but still deep enough for more stability at high speed. The axles are made from 303 chrome steel and fitted exactly to the size of the bearings so the bearings are sitting extremely tight on the axles. All trucks are being ionized for a better look. The bottom line: This is a very agile truck which is extremely stabile at high speeds. Our team riders are winning races with this truck at speeds in the neighborhood of 65MPH (100kmh). This is a high precision truck which our team riders can trust 100%.

Details • Color: Orange or Purple • Mount: Newschool / oldschool 41,28mm x 53,98mm 41,28mm x 63,5mm • Set of 2 trucks Bushings • Riot 86A

Hanger • 186mm • 6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum • 303 Chrome Steel Axles • Neutral Rake

Baseplate • 50° • 6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum Kingpin • Standard Chrome Steel Pivot cup • Riptide 95A

In the US: All Inquiries directly to Iliffe Truck Co.

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F R E E R I D E CNC

This is the latest CNC ILIFFE truck named “Freeride”. All parts are carved with a high precision CNC machine from a high-grade aluminum unlike most other trucks which are casted from a mold in steel. The axels are screwed into the hanger and are not connected through. This saves weight without loosing stability. This truck is ideal for freeriding, cruising and downhill. Due to its solid construction the ILIFFE “Freeride” Truck is easy to control even on higher speeds.

Details • Color: Red, Blue and Black • Material: Aluminum • Baseplate: 50° • Hanger Width: 176mm • Mount: Newschool / oldschool 41,28mm x 53,98mm 41,28mm x 63,5mm • Non-restrictive bushing seat

In the US: All Inquiries directly to Iliffe Truck Co.

Longboarding in Hawai’i (A story told in the Concrete Wave Magazine) If you think about Hawaii, beaches, turquoise lagoons and big waves come to mind. Hawaii is synonymous to ocean sports and the birthplace of most board sports know to man, like surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing and Stand Up Paddling. The people of Hawaii live and love the lifestyle surrounding ocean activities. Surfing is at the core of all boardsports, and athletes of all boardsports are aware of this. For people less familiar with the subject, I may recommend to watch Stacey Peraltas’ documentary, “Dogtown & Z-Boys”, this documentary illustrates in a great way how a bunch of surfing kids wanted to bring their beloved sport to the street, so they won’t go crazy on “waveless” days. Anyway, if you think about Hawaii, skateboarding is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind.

the talent. The island is very rural and widespread, so some of the hot spots of Maui’s longboarding scene are far apart and not always easy to find.

Why even bother to go skateboarding when you live in a place where you can glide across the ocean pretty much 365 days a year? Exactly that’s why! Lesser known than its beaches are Hawaii’s tall mountains, but after all that is all Hawaii is: A mountain range that is reaching above the surface of the ocean.

urge for surfing grew and grew. I still remember the first longboards coming to Zürich in the early1990’s, brought by skater’s that traveled to the US and brought them back home. We longboarded the streets of Zürich during the night when there was less traffic and after a summer of longboarding, I knew I could not stay for another winter, as surf trip as imperative.

The Valley Isle Maui is also called “The Valley Isle” and evidently; if there are valleys, there has to be mountains…right? Many people are not aware of the fact that Maui has a 3052m (10,0013 feet) tall mountain named, Haleakala. Haleakala may be host to one of the most beautiful roads for a downhill bomb from the thin air at summit, all the way to the beach. The views from up there are breathtaking, and give you a sense of what it means to be in the middle of the pacific. This road is also home to a small, but hard-core group, of longboarders that call the slopes of Haleakala their home. A recent published video called “The Mountain” showcases some of the best local talent and the beauty of this decent. The local scene of longboarders is growing, and so is

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Maui Live I was lucky enough to settle on Maui over 13 years ago after a long journey around the world on a hunt for perfect waves. As a “child of the mountains” myself, I escaped my skateboarding and snowboarding life in Switzerland, in search for a new frontier: Surfing. I grew up in the town of Zürich, which was the epicenter of Switzerland’s skateboard and snowboard boom. After years of an active life in skateboarding and snowboarding, my

After 5 years of chasing after the perfect wave in numerous countries around the globe I found a new home here in the islands of Hawaii. Needless to say that as a native to a country with severe weather escapades, Maui is paradise. Not only was I able to travel for years, I was also able to settle in a place where, weeks of rain and fog are a thing of the unknown. Long forgotten was my past as a skater and snowboarder. I arrived in my own little “surf-nirvana”. I surfed everyday I could find a wave and could care less about skateboarding or snowboarding. Nevertheless, I found it very unfortunate that there was no skatepark or anywhere to go on flat days. The skateshop in

my new town was tiny, there was no skatepark nearby and the roads were sub-par compared to home. Who is skateboarding here with such an infrastructure anyways, I was thinking to myself, but somehow I also could careless. Now I was engulfed in ocean sports. After a few years my wife bought me a longboard for my birthday and I started to cruise and carve around the resort where she was working. I had tons of fun but frankly without anyone to share the stoke with, I stopped going out on my own and given the road infrastructure, commuting to and from work on my longboard was out of question. Times have changed A few years later a great opportunity came into my life, I was offered to start a company with my travel friend O’Barns whom I have met in my days in Central America. We had the opportunity to create skateboards longboards and we put our heart and soul into this project. We designed some cruiser boards inspired by my new live as a surfer at first and quickly added freerider boards to our line after our initial success. After a few test rides and skate sessions, it was like my skateboarding days were back and alive. I met some other skateboarders on my search for a perfect road to test new boards. Due to the construction boom that abruptly ended in 2008 I found some very nice empty streets to test boards and reconnect with my inner skateboard child through longboarding. If felt that “my surfing paradise” reveled a complete new side. Not only did I find more and more great roads, but also all of a sudden there were people in my neighborhood that had the same passion for longboarding like me. We were all looking for a boardsport during the flat summer month, so we started exploring the island for “skatespots” and met more kids with incredible talent mobbing the streets of their town at incredible speed. Thanks to my rediscovery of longboarding I was able to reconnect with my roots as a skateboarder and improve my surfing skills at the same time. Enjoy Your Ride. Mike

RIDER WEIGHT / FLEX CHART

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Makaha - 42” - Flex: Medium

Wailani 39” - Flex: Medium

Makaha SE - 42” - Flex: Medium

Lahaina 39” - Flex: Hard

Makaha Keiki - 42” - Flex: Soft

Skaid 39” - Flex: Medium

Makaha Kaha - 42” - Flex: Stiff

WikiWiki 39” - Flex: Medium

Kaimana - 42” - Flex: Medium

Maile 40” - Flex: Soft

Kahuna - 42” - Flex: Medium

Pono 38” - Flex: Hard

Donator - 42” - Flex: Medium

Mana Cruise 40” - Flex: Hard

Donator - 42” - Flex: Medium

Mana 40” - Flex: Hard

Kanoa - 38” - Flex: Hard

Kopala 39” - Flex: Hard

Hoku Slide - 39”

Flex 3

Flex 2

Mahalo 37.8” - Flex: Hard Flex 2

New Hoku - 39”

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Flex 3

Flex 1 WoodyKICK Makaha 26” - Flex: Hard WoodyKICK Pono 26” - Flex: Hard

He’e - 40” - Flex: Medium WoodyKICK Kapua 26” - Flex: Hard Pueo - 40” - Flex: Medium Woody Makaha 22” - Flex: Hard Mini Makaha - 33.5” - Flex: Hard

Woody Pono 22” - Flex: Hard Woody Kapua 22” - Flex: Hard

Mini Pono - ?’ - Flex: Hard

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Lukas Voigt | Lahaina Skatepark | Woody-Board Kick