Local vs. Foreign: No bias, real talk

So the debate goes on, local or foreign products? We bring in longboards and other related stuff in to the frying pan. First let’s look at the pros of each product. Mainstream foreign products are very reliable and have an excellent construction and design build. The foreign manufacturers have easy access to the latest trends and techniques in longboard construction like shaping machines, hydraulic presses and new construction materials other than the usual bamboo and maple construction such as carbon fibre, aluminium and fibre glass to name a few. They also collaborate with different professional skaters to create customized pro models