After testing, the surprise is total. The new system of truck SMOOTHSTAR is extremely different from what the brand proposed until then.
In terms of sensations, it is very gratifying! We forget the positioning oriented 100% Surf Training for something much more universal, which will speak to a wider range of surfers.
In fact, if the old version of the Thruster resembled what YOW did with the old truck S4, (a very flexible experience, very handy, allowing to turn very tight for ultra-radical moves), we are now closer to a feeling CARVER C7, more accessible to beginners.
The adjustment system also allows to adapt the experience to the user and those who are looking for a very stable and secure surfboard will not be disappointed.
This does not prevent this new truck to offer even more return and therefore even less effort to pump, and still more sensations to send big aggressive turns.
Coupled with SMOOTHSTAR's shape (on this Toledo 32.5") and the classic wheels found on the previous range, we get a mainstream Surfskate, which will meet the expectations of a large community.
The extra wide kicktail is a great idea and offers both a lot of control and a great surf feeling.
If surfing move lovers will quickly opt for a set of slidding wheels, allrounders should appreciate this new version of the SMOOTHSTAR Surfskates for carving, touring and pumptrack use.
On our side, this assembly has bluffed us and we predict the Surfskates SMOOTHSTAR a beautiful year 2023.