Tech Deck Pro Series - Ultimate Unboxing / Initial User Review (Is it Worth it?)

Tech Deck has gone pro with their new line of setups and obstacles! In the video I unbox them try out the Plan B Pro Setup and give my honest user review!
0:00-0:54 Unboxing
0:55-1:10 box
1:11-1:31 tool
1:33-1:53 Board
1:55 - Thiccc foam Grip
2:13 Dual Durameter Wheels
2:23 bump on the wheels
3:03 Sticky Wheels
3:40 smooth bearings
4:02 Trucks
5:13 pivot cups (BlackRiver trucks copy?)
5:39 tricks
6:00 light weight box
6:25 My Opinion on setup
7:43 is the Pro series worth it?
8:02 Black river true Pro setup prices
9:10 Other budget friendly Pro Setups Options!
9:30 DK completes
10:08 FB Parts - Ipe Toys
10:37 Teak Tuning
12:30 similar quality to Pro series build from Teak Tuning
12:48 Upgraded Performance series DIY
13:22 Recap Is it worth it? I paid $69.99
14:24 Subscribe an turn on notifications for when i post any updates and new fingerboarding videos!
Thanks for watching!

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Initial User review! Table of contents:
0:00-0:54 Unboxing
0:55-1:10 box
1:11-1:31 tool
1:33-1:53 Board
1:55 - Thiccc foam Grip
2:13 Dual Durameter Wheels
2:23 bump on the wheels
3:03 Sticky Wheels
3:40 smooth bearings
4:02 Trucks
5:13 pivot cups (BlackRiver trucks copy?)
5:39 tricks
6:00 light weight box
6:25 My Opinion on setup
7:43 is the Pro series worth it?
8:02 Black river true Pro setup prices
9:10 Other budget friendly Pro Setups Options!
9:30 DK completes
10:08 FB Parts - Ipe Toys
10:37 Teak Tuning
12:30 similar quality to Pro series build from Teak Tuning
12:48 Upgraded Performance series DIY
13:22 Recap Is it worth it? I paid $69.99
14:24 Subscribe an turn on notifications for when i post any updates and new fingerboarding videos!
Thanks for watching!

[emmanuelsanchez]

I love this video wasn’t just trying to trash tech deck and stuff. You preferred to show people the true value by comparing and contrasting the other FB brands out here and be like look… here’s only one option for the same price everything else way way more expensive! Thank you for this VIDEO! 🎉🎉🎉

[andofb]

Great Review man! I haven't tried it out but I think the box definitely justifies the price a little bit. I mean its basically a obstacle and display case crammed into one. I think another thing to consider as well is you are paying for the novelty factor of having a wooden Fingerboard with a legit Skate Brand graphic as well which is cool to nerd out to if you are a skater. The Griptape is atrociously thick and makes the board look ridiculous but I know why they went down that route. They don't want customers to wear down the graphics quick then complain when they don't know how to replace it. As far as the trucks and wheels from observation they look pretty decent but I have heard of a few complaints that they break pretty easily.

I think overall its definitely a good thing for Fingerboarding and a good start but from what I can tell they are still pretty far behind in quality. Its strange because you would expect Tech Deck to be at the top of the Fingerboarding game but it kind of seems like they haven't really cared about the community till recently for whatever reason. I think their target customers or consumers are kids and skaters rather than Fingerboarders themselves and thats obviously where the money is which is why they choose to sponsor events like Street League and not more grass root style approach. I think that is slowly changing as well though.

When you think about it besides being an entry level Fingerboard option and bringing a lot of people into Fingerboarding, which dont get me wrong is huge! They haven't really done much to progress the actual Fingerboarding community. Not taking away anything for what they have done for the entry level side of things because it is massive, but a company like Tech Deck holds a lot of power and potential within the hobby and they haven't really done much with that power to further progress the hobby. They have sort of just sat comfortably at where they were at entry level and are only now choosing to branch out.

Think about how big Fingerboarding would be if they chose to do this years ago and actually sold affordable good quality completes. Other brands would still exist because Fingerboarders love options and handmade stuff but I imagine the hobby would be a whole lot bigger than what it is. I know for me a big barrier in the hobby initially was finding somewhere local to buy a proper setup. If they had these wooden ones years ago I probably wouldn't have waited till 2019 to branch out from a simple Tech Deck.

Sorry for the huge rant, I kind of got carried away but its just a bit surprising. Anyway once again great video!

[sloppywompas]

honestly as someone who has been fingerboarding for 10+ years teak tuning is your best bet for a substitute. i personally only ride double joint decks but i picked up a square deck from them and it’s amazing. their wheels are also very good and i have got about 3 different pairs of them. reccomend for ppl looking for a substitute.

[NoahCanFB]

Great review! Ordering mine on the 5th. It won't be a serious set up, I'll make videos with it but it'll be more for display.

[sean-michaeloriordan]

I think I would get it but change the bushings and grip

[ItzKyIe]

I see definitely people using this as a huge upgrade from a normal plastic tech deck

[PiviJno]

I had the performance series and I fully upgraded with teak and the pro series. I like the performance best

[oyth-real]

nice review and ngl I could probably find a good setup with separate parts for less than the price a pro teckdeck

[BillyBoards]

That’s the file they made on the tool! Pretty sweet 👍🏼

[LastStrike]

Just ordered the Plan B one! Arriving tomorrow, can't wait!!

[Wuqz]

The Expert Sk8 was around $20, that's $25 after accounting for inflation. It had superior build quality and didn't rip off any popular brands.

[Jbfb_fingerboardss]

Will tech deck ever sell just the box/ledge, because that is sick

[GrassTypeStarter]

Little tip - for lightweight boxes or obstacles, use foam grip tape strips on the bottom of them. Works real well

[dillondixon]

Awesome video bro thank you for laying it out. Buy an Amazon complete buy good bushings and good wheels and send it.

[RaChElRoBiNsOn]

I think they are a bit expensive but I'll probably still get one if I see them in the shops in New Zealand hopefully they will make it over here 😃

[jamesgreenfeather]

I cut up extra foam grip into small squares and stick them on the bottom of all my obstacles. No movement.

[agent]

can you make a video of you upgrading the parts, prices on the parts and why you chose those parts, like the grip, bushings, wheels, hardware etc

[bwicked]

I ordered that board a few days ago.. im a noob 😂 so hopefully it will help me learn the basic tricks then ill upgrade.
Who do you recommend i order from bud? I live in Pittsburgh PA

[sean-michaeloriordan]

The deck is 7 ply cos the red ply is 2 sheets