Description
What Makes the Supersonic LDP Different
Dialed Geometry for Effortless Setup
The inherent geometry of the Superdupersonic makes setup simple and effective. You can confidently pair it with Bear 130mm, 155mm, or Paris 150mm trucks. For the rear, go with Bear 40° or 30° (or Paris 43°). Up front, you’ll want either 50° or a slightly lower angle (40/43°) depending on your preference. Because these trucks share such similar base geometry, axle height stays within about 1.5mm front-to-back no matter which combo you run.
Here’s the beauty:
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With a 50° front, you can run wheels up to 92mm without any risers.
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If you drop the front angle lower, you may need a small riser depending on wheel size and bushings.
Either way, you’re looking at an incredibly stable, high-performance platform right out of the box.
Refined Curves for Comfort and Control
The deck itself is as dialed as the setups. It features a mild camber between the drops and impressively tight curves that make the geometry work seamlessly. Every curvature point—including the down-curve of the de-wedged tail—gets a subtle crescent-drop integration, which adds strength and directs flex exactly where it’s needed.
The concave is mellow for all-day comfort, but the board never feels flat or lifeless. Those subtle curves translate to a connected, responsive ride that feels planted and efficient across any distance.
Supersonic LDP Longboard Design Explained
Pumping Potential Built In
For LDP riders who want to pump, a classic wedge front / de-wedge rear setup is the way to go: high-degree turning up front, solid and low in the back to drive power. The Superdupersonic makes this easy thanks to its built-in wedging, giving you a ton of options to experiment with. Riders will have a blast dialing in their preferred feel—or even swapping setups to match different styles.
Front Setup (+15°)
The front of the Superdupersonic mounts at +15°. That means:
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A 50° Bear or Paris truck mounts at 65°—a super high angle that, with soft bushings, pumps effortlessly. This setup shifts more turn to the front, making for a lively, responsive pump. Perfect if your “P” stands for both pushing AND pumping.
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Want to dial it back a little? Start with a 40–45° truck, which nets a more moderate 55–60° effective angle. Still very pump-friendly, but a touch more stable and forgiving at higher speeds.
Rear Setup (–17°)
The rear of the Superdupersonic mounts at –17°. That means:
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A 40° Bear truck runs at about 23°, giving you a rock-solid platform to drive power from and keep speed in check. A 30° Bear truck takes the rear all the way down to 13°.
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Pair this with the high-angle front, and you’ve got the classic pump formula: nimble steering up front, locked-in stability out back.
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Want it a hair looser? A 43° Paris in the rear nets 26°, softening the edge just enough while still keeping things planted.
Flex options explained
BAMBOO Light
The Bamboo light flex is ideal for riders under 170 lbs. You CAN ride this up to 190 pounds, but you’re going to have an easier time bottoming it out. Heavier riders are going to stress this board more, so this is something to keep in mind when riding. If you’re a rider who really wants to ride a flexiible board, we recommend pairing the Bamboo light with risers and our large 102mm Hoku Wheels. That will get you off of the ground further and allow more space between the bottom of the board and the ground for the board to flex. The Bamboo light is not as flexible as the 6 ply maple + glass version of this deck. We wanted to tighten up the flex profiles so that they would be more usable for a greater number of riders. Consider the flex profile to be more akin to a 6 1/2 ply version of this deck, if you are familiar with the maple versions.
BAMBOO Medium
The Bamboo medium is the standard. Equate the amount of flex on this board to be similar to the maple 7 ply version of this deck. This is the board that will work the best for the most amount of riders. Anyone between 150 and 210 pounds should be able to ride this board, and riders at the top of this limit should only choose this board if they want a lot of flex. Please note that the more you weigh, the more force you will put on these boards, so if you’re near its upper limit, consider how you manage dropping off of curbs, for example. Riders toward the bottom of this limit may choose this board for a more snappy flex and a little less sag. You can create more space between the board and the ground by adding risers and larger wheels like our 102mm Hoku Wheels. I (Jeff, the owner/designer of Pantheon boards) am 190 pounds and I ride the medium flex. The board has a comfortable flex under my weight.
BAMBOO Heavy
The Bamboo heavy is stronger and stiffer than the medium flex. Riders up to about 240 lbs should be able to ride this deck flat with the 92mm Karma wheels and a 50 degree truck up front (rear would be 40 or 43 based on current options). Heavier riders may be able to get away with riding this deck by compensating with larger wheels and some risers to create more space between the ground and the low point on the board. This deck is not as stiff as our 8 ply maple / glass version. Consider it more like a 7 1/2 ply, if you are familiar with our maple versions of this deck. If you’re above 230 lbs, you may start to consider the 8 ply maple version of this deck, as it is a bit stiffer and will still be able to hold your weight without any fear of failure. OR if you just want a stiffer setup, the 8 ply is still available–until it’s not!
James (verified owner) –
Purchased the medium flex Supersonic bamboo deck. Built it up with 130 Bear front, 150 Paris rear, riptide cannon bushings, and mango Speed Vents. I’ve owned at least 15 skateboards over the years…pool, downhill, freeride, and surfskates. This is by far the fastest board on the flats I’ve ever ridden. I considered opting for the heavy flex because I like stiffer and wider decks for more responsiveness and leverage pumping. I’m around 177lbs and don’t regret the medium flex. I quickly adjusted to the width and it isn’t too springy. I think I would have been just as stoked with the heavy flex though. I’m brand new to LDP and Jeff was SUPER helpful answering questions. I’m planning to order the Pantheon Karma wheels for rougher roads. Unless you have the other parts I’d recommend ordering a complete so you know its set up right, only reason I didn’t is some truck options were out of stock at the time. It takes some effort to figure out bushings/risers on your own and the hardware should be panhead not countersunk.
David Blackmon (verified owner) –
I’m a 210lbs rider, and the heavy flex option is perfect. I’m running Paris V3 150mm on both front and rear, with a 1/8 rise on the front and Karma wheels.
Took some trial and error to get the bushing stiffness how I liked it without wheelbite (hence the short spacer up front too), but the payoff is a board thats super stable at speed, can carve, and loves to just keep rolling. This is such a comfortable deck to put some miles on.
I’m a tall rider with size 11 shoes, and I have no issues with foot room for quickly swapping between regular and mongo push.
If you want to log comfortable miles, and you want versatility, this board is amazing for both.
R. Taylor (verified owner) –
I have several different setups, mostly bracket boards with precision trucks and multiple fine-tuned tweaks, but I bought this deck in heavy flex as a complete from Pantheon (with regular old Bear trucks) and as-delivered, it has quickly become my “go-to” set up. I had planned on switching the angled rear truck position to zero degrees and possibly chopping the deck, but the shallow turn and low-end pumping torque available from that position is just too fun. The deck does a great job of damping high-frequency chatter and vibration which helps with endurance and comfort and it’s stability and non-intrusive-but-great-board-feel concave really helps with switch pushing, stability, and one-foot steering through tight twisties and up curvy hills. It pumps great from the front at speed and the angled rear truck position allows powering over short, steep obstacles (railroad crossings, bridges) without the need to push – just a slight shift of weight to the rear. This deck is definitely the high-water mark of thoughtful, intentional, and efficient LDP design.
Richie_75 (verified owner) –
Very stable and fast pusher.
Only a couple of outings under my belt so far.
I expected the Supersonic to outperform my other boards for pumping. Yet I feel like I have an easier time pumping my Trip and Prana over this one. The Supersonic takes a lot more effort and energy to get a good pump. Not practiced in ‘wiggling’, maybe that’s what this board and set-up is better suited for?
Enjoy pushing it regardless. Decent foot space for my large feet and switch pushing (which I struggle with a bit on my Trip and Prana). I appreciate the amount of flex in the deck too.
Set us is Paris 50’ front, 43’ back. Orange nipples front, purple nipples back. Karma wheels.
Jeff Vyain –
Hi Richie, my guess is this is mostly about speed and technique. It may be that you need to increase your speed before you really start to feel the pump. It also may help to dewedge the front to increase your leverage over the kingpin and balance out the front and back a little bit. My guess is you’re used to pumping off the rear a bit more (as is the way a typical symmetrical setup would pump) and you just need to get your sea legs here. Happy to help with any specifics.
Two videos to check out:
How to Set up your Supersonic: https://youtu.be/bsp2NrjgVCc
How to Pump: https://youtu.be/xUHohKDiMNc?si=8FnWhs3CYux6sFIk
Walt –
Can you set this up with dt SLALOCYBINS? 125mm front & 100mm back?
Jeff Vyain –
There is no reason you can’t set it up with Slalocybins. EXCEPT it may be an issue if you’re doing the adjustable baseplates. I know those plates are quite large. I can’t speak from experience on whether that will fit or not. There is a chance the adjustable plates will fit, and there’s also a chance you’d have to bump them up with a little bit of risers to keep the plate from digging into the curve of the deck. But the width is not an issue, since the board is a top mount.