My DH setup - Comet Ethos 40

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Here how my Comet Ethos 40 looks like after I chopped off the nose and part of the kick tail. The nose had some bad cracks and the tail was wrapping and I realized it was not necessary on a deck I use for dh. I also drilled some new holes on the back truck to have a longer wheelbase. I actually ride a symmetrical setup with randal 180mm 42° and divine barrel bushings 90a.

increasing the wb by about 2cm

handmade wheelwells

lighter and easier to carry!
Here's some footage on my local hill



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