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Dwarfcraft 3'6" vs Groove Skate

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Re: Dwarfcraft 3’6” vs Groove Skate

Postby tswierkocki » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:48 pm

Foxi wrote: [quote=tswierkocki post_id=<a href="tel:1023659">1023659</a> time=<a href="tel:1533265772">1533265772</a> user_id=8071]
A few pictures of my 42” (107 cm) Kanaha Shapes board.
nice ! Picture of the track would be nice ! what´s the weight ?
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No tracks. I had them put inserts in for Cloud 9/Liquid Force and Zeeko. I always ride the Cloud 9 and Zeeko foils with my rear foot directly over the rear inserts.

I don’t have a scale but I would call it “stupid light” and very stiff.

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Re: Dwarfcraft 3’6” vs Groove Skate

Postby Foxi » Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:01 pm

tswierkocki wrote:
Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:48 pm
Foxi wrote: [quote=tswierkocki post_id=<a href="tel:1023659">1023659</a> time=<a href="tel:1533265772">1533265772</a> user_id=8071]
A few pictures of my 42” (107 cm) Kanaha Shapes board.
nice ! Picture of the track would be nice ! what´s the weight ?
No tracks. I had them put inserts in for Cloud 9/Liquid Force and Zeeko. I always ride the Cloud 9 and Zeeko foils with my rear foot directly over the rear inserts.

I don’t have a scale but I would call it “stupid light” and very stiff.


EF0CE5F7-47FA-40E9-BDB7-2A0379722644.jpeg

Lightest piece of kiting gear I have ever picked up.
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Thanks !

With no straps inserts he can be sure that no jumping forces will apply 😉

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Re: Dwarfcraft 3’6” vs Groove Skate

Postby cnski » Mon Aug 06, 2018 3:52 am

I've seen a number of dwarfcraft boards with durability issues that needed to be repaired or replaced. Cracked tracks, leaky footstrap inserts that take on water and delam. Typical for chineese made pop outs. Surprised this has not been mentioned in this thread yet...
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Re: Dwarfcraft 3’6” vs Groove Skate

Postby Adventure Logs » Sun Aug 18, 2019 3:00 pm

Bringing this up from the dead since I’ve been able to ride both my DC and Groove S pretty close together and I’d have to say I like the Dwarfcraft more. Bought the Groove S for the lighter weight, better build quality, and because my DC was starting to take on water. While the nose is nice, I really miss the concave deck on that Dwarfcraft. Less foot fatigue and since I ride 99% strapless, just a better overall feel for me. I might contact Groove to see if they can build me a custom with a concave deck because honestly right now I’m disappointed with my expensive purchase.

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Re: Dwarfcraft 3'6" vs Groove Skate

Postby Brian H » Sun Aug 18, 2019 3:44 pm

I also just switched from the dwarf craft to a groove skate board and I miss the concave deck , it's taking me awhile to get my foilIng foot switches back .

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Re: Dwarfcraft 3’6” vs Groove Skate

Postby Kitemanmuc » Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:09 am

DAnderson wrote:
Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:51 pm
An ongoing list I've compiled w/ the smaller ones bold if it's helpful.

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Got any other cool lists like this?? This is awesome


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