Bustin Ratarang

  The Bustin Ratarang as you can imagine is the Longboarders civilian super vehicle like the Batmobile, except the Batmobile was bigger, and not as quick. With a combined rocker and elliptical W concave the Ratarang comes down to a 0 degree wedge making your trucks perform at their peak.

  The Bustin Ratarang has multiple recommended options that we here at Boards on Nord felt were the best setup possible for this style of board. Whether you're just beginning or you've skated years until the Ratarang has finally come around we have something in store that's sure to fulfill any crume skating needs you need.

P.S. Boards on Nord does not guarantee this board will give you any kind of superpowers or make you a superhero, please use responsibly.

Bustin Mission Review

 As the name implies the Bustin mission was made to take on any mission you have in mind. Do you have to skate 2 miles to work everyday? No problem, the Bustin mission has a super road vibration absorbent bamboo core and lovely cambered concave to keep your feet feeling good no matter how far you have to ride. Have to make your way to your local market? Again, no worries, just throw your board down for 5 minutes and when you've reached your destination pop down on your conveniently placed kicktail grab your board and be on way. The amount of situations you'll find yourself in are limitless, so why make it chore when you can make it a mission?

Bustin Boombox Pro

 The Bustin Boombox Pro makes everything you've ever dreamed of skating a reality, with two very functional through concave kicktails. Whether you're trying to do some grabs off a ledge, flip your favorite staircase at the park, or just ride around town with your Boombox in hand, there's nothing the Boombox pro isn't capable of.

  With Bustins new Thermocarbon technology this board is not only nearly indestructible but also saves the environment due to lack of using glue and resins and also reducing the amount of wood they use by a whole 4 plys! With the help of people the likes of Bustin boards pretty soon our boards will be 100% recyclable and more durable.

Bustin Ratmobile

 The Bustin Ratmobile is the epitome of all things downhill, it's new and improved 2014 version introdcues flux cave to the bustin family which makes more of a tub concave up front to lock your feet in and a radial cave in back for better board feel and leverage.

  The Bustin Ratmobile is best equipped with Bustin 5-0's which is Bustin signature downhill wheel along with bear trucks, which are great whether you're trying downhill or freeride due to the 40 degree flip option. Nordik abec 7's are perfect in combination with the rest of these to help you make your way down those overly steep hills nice and easy.

Bustin Ibach 37

  The Bustin Ibach 37 is a great all around board as opposed to it's freeride/downhill designated 40" version. There's something great about having 1 board that can do everything. Some can even do more on the 37 than the 40" downhill just because some people have an easier time on shorter wheelbases and in all honesty I think they're a lot more fun.

  The Bustin Ibach is an amazing boar and really doesn't take much to make it one. Our recommended beginner setup will work perfectly with it even if you're a skilled rider. However, moving up into our advanced and stoked recommendations will make this board a true machine. If there's something you don't like then always feel free to customize it yourself for a truly unique experience.

Bustin Ibach 39 Review

The Bustin Ibach is Bustin's rendition of a dropped racing board that also excels at freeriding. Although the tails are slightly kicked this isn't for freestyle riding and shouldn't be bought with that intention since they were just implemented to redirect curb collisions.

  While it may not be the best for freestyle riding, it does take to the hills quite amazingly with Bustins custom grip that comes with it you would need a gallon of motor oil on the top of your board to slip off. With the Dropped deck it keeps you lower to the ground for easier pushing and makes for ease of breaking the board loose for slides all the while keeping complete and total control of your trucks.

Bustin EQ Black Limba

  The Bustin EQ Black Limba is Bustin's answer to having an in between their Ibach with a double drop, and their Ratmobile which is simply a topmount racer. The Black Limba is a topmount with a dropped stance, so you still have some foot pockets that lock you in and give you something to push against during a slide but still have leverage over your trucks for ultimate control.

  My favorite setup for the Black Limba with it's 0 degree mounting for true turning would be caliber 50 degree trucks with abec 11 freerides and some BON abec 5 bearings. This is just how I like my board being setup for freeride however we have a bunch of other recommended options on our site for different price ranges and tastes, just give the old link a click and see what's right for you!
 

Bustin Maestro Black Limba

 The Bustin Maestro Black Limba is one of the most popular boards that Bustin has ever come out with and they have it in so many varieties it's hard not to find something you'll like. The 8 plies of maple make this board extremely durable and it still keeps a mild flex with a forward camber so there's plenty of energy return with every push.

  The trucks mounts for the Black Limba are already wedged for you making for an incredibly quick and nimble ride. This is by far one of the most comfortable cruisers that makes the most the most of everything Bustin has added to it. All in all, the Maestro is up there in the cruising world, and more than worth checking out.

Bustin Maestro Mini

  The Bustin Maestro Mini is a great board for anyone trying to thrash the town. Urban commuting and impressing the ladies has never been easier. The 8 plies of maple and a thin Black Limba veneer are not only durable but are sure to impress anyone your board happens to flip over for.

  This mini version of the maestro sports a lot of the same things the larger version does such as a notable but not too aggressive concave that's stiff and easily poppable, yet has a touch of flexibility to absorb all of those rocks in the road and keep your shins, ankles, and calves intact. The main difference between it's larger counterpart and itself is it's lighter and has a smaller wheelbase, if you loved the original for taking to the hills then try out this smaller version for the streets!

Bustin Maestro Pro

  The Bustin Maestro Pro probably has the longest name on our website and quite possibly for just the right reason, there's so much that goes into this board it's ridiculous especially for the low price tag. Every add-on on this board is completely functional, and without a doubt this is the board that put Bustin on the map.

  With their new thermocarbon layer they reduce their once  normal boring 6 plies down to 4 plies and have their own special formula heated around the rest, both sparing waste and creating a board with a much crisper flex that makes downhill riding even easier when compared to the old maestros. With no resins or glues, and only 4 plies of wood I'm sure you're wondering the exact same thing I once did "how is that going to be good for freeriding" the only real answer I have in mind is to try one for yourself.

Bustin Sportster Pro Review

  In a world where a board can be upgraded for a mere $10...doesn't that sound terrific? Well, Bustin makes this all possible with a stiffer and lighter version of the 36 and 33" variants. If you want the secure of feeling of being locked into it's full radial and rockered concave then look no further as there's not a chance of trampolining off of this one.

  This high speed god is great for the hills and has such a low center of gravity that it's even easy to push however can be a little relentless on the feet for long bumpy rides. It's fully symmetrical setup makes freeriding with 180 standups and pendulums a lot easier than some freeriding boards that are asymmetrical and can throw you off when riding on opposite ends. The Bustin Sportster pro also sports reinforced forks instead of the open ones it's other variants dons, while there's not ease of changing trucks this guy will last you a lifetime.

Bustin Sportster 33" review

  The Bustin Sportster 33" is the baby brother (or sister) of the Sportster 36" and really just come down to preference of how close your stance is. This board is recommended for smaller riders, or people that don't do crazy intense downhill runs on the daily.

While I'm a huge fan of the Mini board world I've come to learn it's not always practical but when looking for a new challenge or you something a little more covert when you hop off and have to drag it around all day then the smaller version can be a world of difference! In fact the little bit of flex they leave makes this board quite comfortable to push on despite it's downhill and freeriding intentions.

Bustin Sportster Thermoglass capital Review

 The Bustin Sportster Thermoglass Capital is great for anyone trying to get into downhill that wants something with a little extra flex to it so it's not so unforgiving when pushing, which a lot of downhill decks can do. Besides the ergonomic characteristics, Bustin boards has also made their boards more eco friendly with their thermoglass covers for their maple boards instead of using 8 plys of sheer maple for a deck.

I recommend this board with Caliber trucks, Nordik freerides, and BON abec 7's at least as long as you plan on freeriding and doing downhill runs. If you decide you want this board solely for pushing around then I recommend one of Bustins many other choice boards designed for just that, but out of all of them I think the Sportster is one of the most versatile.