This is a great slalom deck once you get it all set up. I also enjoy riding it down hill because of how comfortable it feels. I dont slide this deck because it is my dedicated slalom deck. But over all a great Board!

If you have the trucks spaced properly you can throw slides to slow down. Using a narrow track(width) will keep grip levels high. There is no foot pocket like conventionally pressed decks. The concave is continued up to the end of the kick-tail. It's compact enough to carry through stores yet big enough to be comfortable on for hours and at decent speeds.