Customer Reviews

What a board, now if I could only buy a backup Review by Alex I

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I’ve been riding this for a couple of months now, my closest spot to the house is a fun little hill right next to a skatepark with a couple of bowls and a pool.

The extra couple of inches on the wheelbase really help me stay balanced during slides, specially speedy backside 180s that I do often.
After a few runs on the hill I go skate the pool for a bit then start it all over again.

I feel very confident yet agile on this deck, I ride it with Indy 159s and switch between g slides and a11 yuppie powerslide wheels.

I just wish they’d make more, I struggled to find a seller for the one I have and would like to have a backup.

This may very well be the most balanced “big skateboard” I’ve ever tried, big up to JM and Powell for making them. (Posted on 6/4/2021)

Almost perfect board Review by CaliSkate

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This is an amazing deck, flight decks are the way to go hands down. Light with pop and stability. Like a commenter wrote earlier the length is such an upside. I am a taller skater at 6-3 and the added stability is a game-changer.. i cant ride anything in the 31-32 range and longer.

My only knock against this board is strictly my personal preferences. I would like to see a bit of a steeper concave, and personally at 34, and 16 to 16.5 wheelbase would be ideal. I feel like its a bit tougher to throw spins, and the extra length shrinks the balance point making manuals much harder to hold.

aside from those personal prefs, i would still say its the best board i have owned. I would just hope powell starts to provide more options in the longer lengths.
(Posted on 4/13/2021)

skaters 50 and up Review by jeff

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Eagerly waiting for the next batch of decks to arrive.
Can I put rails on a flight deck? (Posted on 4/6/2021)

JM Duran Sidewinder 02 Review by Mike

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This is a great shape for the collection 17'' wheel base put some 169s on and 60mm park ripper wheels super fun (Posted on 4/1/2021)

JM Duran Flight deck Review by David

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Love the size and artwork on this Flight deck! (Posted on 3/30/2021)

Duran Flight Deck Review by Adam Jackson

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The Ben Hatchell was my first flight deck. Compared to a 7 ply maple, the flight deck is much stronger & lighter with better pop for sure. The downside is there is no flexibility on the deck itself & the concave above the wheels feels taller making foot re-positioning feel much different. Flight deck to flight deck the Duran's additional length allows for a much more comfortable wider stance, better balance, maple deck feel for foot re-positioning & less wobble downhill at 25 mph+. Both flight decks have the exact same top speed however the Duran is noticeably slower on flat ground and slight downhill runs. I ran Indy 149's on both decks with reds on Cabellaro's on the exact same terrain. If you are 6'1"+ you will love the way the Duran feels. I Highly recommend this deck. (Posted on 3/15/2021)

The one Review by Phrnk

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That's board is incredible the flight technology is on point It makes the board very manageable for its added size 17-in wheelbase keeps you very confident at speed shreds in the park shreds downhills shreds anywhere you want it to it pops, it hops it slides. get it if you can. If you're on the fence just go watch videos of JM Duran I'm sure you'll be convinced. (Posted on 11/20/2020)

The one Review by Phrnk

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That's board is incredible the flight technology is on point It makes the board very manageable for its added size 17-in wheelbase keeps you very confident at speed shreds in the park shreds downhills shreds anywhere you want it to it pops, it hops it slides. get it if you can. If you're on the fence just go watch videos of JM Duran I'm sure you'll be convinced. (Posted on 11/19/2020)

AZ Skater Review by Shawn

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The artwork on this deck is truly amazing! I waited a long time for this release and was not disappointed! Powell Peralta Flight decks are the best and last longer than any other deck made! Perfect for taller riders and hill bombs with he longer wheelbase! 10 stars! (Posted on 11/19/2020)

JM Duran Flight Deck Review by Steve

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I bought this deck specifically for its length as I am a 6ft 8in tall skater and my stance is naturally wider than a person of average height. The extra 2in really help me not be nose heavy with my front foot on grinds and other tricks as I tend to be on my 33in long boards. I know it was intended as a downhill deck, but I use it as a park board and so far I love it. Glides in pools with the Swiss bearings, and Indy Titanium 159s. I just unexpectedly bought a second one, just in case, since my local skate shop had one and I love it so much so far. Would love to bomb a hill with it but would need some softer wheels first. One day... great deck and being a flight is even better! (Posted on 11/11/2020)