Prism Origin v2
Prism is most known for their core series. Which is geared towards dh/freeride.
Specs:
The deck is 34.5” x 9.75”
Adjustable wheel base from 26.25-27.25”
9 ply layup
Symmetrical shape
½” rocker w/ radial concave
How mine is setup:
50° Caliber II Trucks
Orangatang Kegels or Blood Orange 65mm LM Pro Series
System 1” Hardware w/ washers
Heady Shake Pro Built In Bearings
Jessup Grip Tape
Human setup:
5’4” @135 pounds
Mens size 8-9 shoes
Thicc legs, not so thicc upper
Use Case: A little bit of everything, but mostly downhill/freeride
My experience: The W is certainly felt, doing an excellent job of locking in my feet. Although because of this it can be slightly awkward to push.
I ride the longer wheelbase at 27.25 inches, which feels long but is also extremely stable. It seems like people are moving to shorter and shorter wheelbases.
The flush mounted trucks combined with the rocker makes the board feel low and stable to the ground.
Wheel clearance can sometimes be an issue depending on how the bushings are set up. With a proper setup I have been able to fit up to 85mm wheels without biting.
Now I still don’t have a dedicated long distance board, so I just use this with Otang Kegels to satisfy that need. Because there is very little flex, bums can sometimes feel a bit jarring. So I installed some 1.5mm shock pads to help dampen the ride a bit.
I have a short stance, so the deck felt a bit “table” like. I position my front foot on the edge of the front wheel wells. The edge of the wheel wells are high points on the board. Providing an excellent place to shift weight on. Overall the deck feels a little old school compared to current offerings. Harking back to the days where everybody rode 10 inch wide decks and trucks on long wheel bases.
Specs:
The deck is 34.5” x 9.75”
Adjustable wheel base from 26.25-27.25”
9 ply layup
Symmetrical shape
½” rocker w/ radial concave
How mine is setup:
50° Caliber II Trucks
Orangatang Kegels or Blood Orange 65mm LM Pro Series
System 1” Hardware w/ washers
Heady Shake Pro Built In Bearings
Jessup Grip Tape
Human setup:
5’4” @135 pounds
Mens size 8-9 shoes
Thicc legs, not so thicc upper
Use Case: A little bit of everything, but mostly downhill/freeride
My experience: The W is certainly felt, doing an excellent job of locking in my feet. Although because of this it can be slightly awkward to push.
I ride the longer wheelbase at 27.25 inches, which feels long but is also extremely stable. It seems like people are moving to shorter and shorter wheelbases.
The flush mounted trucks combined with the rocker makes the board feel low and stable to the ground.
Wheel clearance can sometimes be an issue depending on how the bushings are set up. With a proper setup I have been able to fit up to 85mm wheels without biting.
Now I still don’t have a dedicated long distance board, so I just use this with Otang Kegels to satisfy that need. Because there is very little flex, bums can sometimes feel a bit jarring. So I installed some 1.5mm shock pads to help dampen the ride a bit.
I have a short stance, so the deck felt a bit “table” like. I position my front foot on the edge of the front wheel wells. The edge of the wheel wells are high points on the board. Providing an excellent place to shift weight on. Overall the deck feels a little old school compared to current offerings. Harking back to the days where everybody rode 10 inch wide decks and trucks on long wheel bases.
Construction:
Constructed using 7 plys of maple and 2 sheets of fiberglass, this board is extremely stiff but also pretty heavy. Prism claims that it is a “light yet stiff” deck, but compared to more advanced boards from companies like Moonshine MFG, this deck is far from light. The deck is very thick and sturdy, so even when chipping or delam occurs, there should be plenty of board left to ride on.
Shape:
Radial + W + ½ rocker makes the deck feel low to the ground without being a drop through.
The deck shaping locks in my feet very nicely.
The deck is symmetrical, so it can be used for freeride(although it is a tad long for my taste).
Overall I would like to see the whole industry move towards more advanced construction, especially with the mainstream boards. There really is only so much that can be accomplished with a traditional wooden deck. And I want to see some of these companies push for radical design changes. Rather than incremental updates on tried and true designs.
To me it is an unremarkable simple deck that just “works”. Overall the Origin V2, and all Origin decks in general, are simple yet effective decks at a good price.
Constructed using 7 plys of maple and 2 sheets of fiberglass, this board is extremely stiff but also pretty heavy. Prism claims that it is a “light yet stiff” deck, but compared to more advanced boards from companies like Moonshine MFG, this deck is far from light. The deck is very thick and sturdy, so even when chipping or delam occurs, there should be plenty of board left to ride on.
Shape:
Radial + W + ½ rocker makes the deck feel low to the ground without being a drop through.
The deck shaping locks in my feet very nicely.
The deck is symmetrical, so it can be used for freeride(although it is a tad long for my taste).
Overall I would like to see the whole industry move towards more advanced construction, especially with the mainstream boards. There really is only so much that can be accomplished with a traditional wooden deck. And I want to see some of these companies push for radical design changes. Rather than incremental updates on tried and true designs.
To me it is an unremarkable simple deck that just “works”. Overall the Origin V2, and all Origin decks in general, are simple yet effective decks at a good price.