Yes this is why I am subscribed. The artificial pop generator is at the forefront of skateboarding technology and we are in awe at its magnificence. Truly we are living in historical times, and the only question remaining is: has science gone too far?

These experiments of yours are always fascinating to watch!

IMO the flight decks are better, I was always and Almost guy, specifically Rodney Mullen pro models but I'd tried all their other special models as well. The Flight decks use a weave around the truck area that completely negates pressure cracks, and I love that I can have a deck last 3 months or more in a pinch, compared to the couple of weeks I get out of normal maple decks 😅 One thing to mention about the difference in pop, its less that they pop significantly better when new but more that they don't get soggy. You know how a maple deck will start to flex more and if it gets wet at all it just turns soft, the carbon decks just straight up don't do that, the only thing that effects your pop long term is the razor tail (which is basically the same as regular maple).

Ive owned all the carbon fiber boards. The structural rigidity of the board lasts alot longer than a normal deck, but it chips away faster, so its kind of a give and take. I personally think its because the carbon fiber layers vibrate differently than wood under force, so they tend to separate more causing pockets to form and chip away. I bought into the hype and feel dumb for it. 3 flight decks, 3 double impacts, 1 vx deck, etc. I buy them when they're on sale for usually about $60 and still feel alittle dumb in hindsight Buying 2 or 3 shop decks for the same price of one carbon fiber board is a way better investment imo

Bro crushed his toes for science

All I have are the Impact Lights and have been enjoying those. For me the Carbon Fiber right at the trucks didn't make sense because not everyone lands bolts all the time. Thank you for this detailed experiment and video.

Nice job controlling your variables. I am also pleased to see that you performed several replicate measurements - the more replicates, the more descriptive the experiment is as a model. I would definitely secure the base of the pop simulator and maybe grease the slides to ensure you are getting consistently applied force. Nice work!

I allways went for the impact light decks, unfortunately dwindle is not something I can bet my money on anymore

Almost my first CF deck, At first glance I really like it until I noticed I get tired really quick from skating this deck+ace Af1. I noticed it very heavy compare to normal deck. The advantage of this deck is you won't be worried if do any lip trick like one time I attempt a nollie heel backlip and it really bend I thought it will left any crack but it doesn't.

Vx decks are amazing

love you

Lighter for the same strength, so it might be stronger if it weighs the same :D

Unless you're doing 10 stairs you don't need it. The main problem is razor tail