Shaped Boards

[G.Lewis]

I've never been a fan of shaped boards, but the last deck I set up was a square nose/tail 8.8 (at widest).  I ended up absolutely loving the thing.  I've seen some guys here and there that shred on shaped boards (i.e. Grant Taylor, Matt Rodriquez, Drehobl, etc...) and more recently I watched that Carlos Young clip

A Day In The Bay With Carlos Young

and that guy was shredding on a sick looking shaped board.  Even Pontus is planning on releasing some shaped decks http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/2011/11/p2-shape-bipolar-check-it-out/  Anyone else skate a shaped board as a regular everyday board (non cruiser)?

[Facehead]

I'm sticking with popsicle sticks, but back in the day these were hot:

[noileum]

haven't skated a popsicle for the last 18 months - 2 years

Had a couple of Anti Hero's, Black Labels, Big Mess, Death Zarosh and a ZigZagger.

It helps that I only skate 8.75 - 9.25 boards (and I'm totally not tech, or any good at skating) I think, as finding anything under 8.5 is pretty tricky

I had a few popsicles but they just didn't feel right under my feet (probably due to being a late 80's kid at heart)

[Unbridled Technical Precision]

zip zinger nano

[trashcan]

WELCOME

[gnarwhale]

theres this guy who rips at my local park who rides a 8.5 board thats got a square tai and i pointy nose he let me try it today, its pretty sick

[vegan*shawn]

I like them, ride what feels good!!

[brownjenkin]

I might cut a used deck down before it's dead and see how it goes. I don't really go much bigger than 8.125 and I find most shaped boards are over 8.5. That's too much for me to handle for me to skate like I would normally.

Here's B.A. getting nuts on a shaped board:

Behind The Scenes - Brian Anderson	Small | Large

[oldeath]

Im riding this.

I have a popsicle too tho, but the grosso is more fun

[InternetDaddy]

I'm thinking about ordering a Welcome for my next deck, their shapes look fun. I've only ever ridden popsicles though, so I'm a little apprehensive.

[pica]

the term "shaped boards" implies that there are people riding unshaped boards.
just sayin, nevermind.

[G.Lewis]

the term "shaped boards" implies that there are people riding unshaped boards.
just sayin, nevermind.

True.  Shall I say, non popsicle shaped?

[gnarwhale]

does anybody know if theres acompany that makes shaped boards that are aroun 8.25? that probably as big as i can go

[InternetDaddy]

does anybody know if theres acompany that makes shaped boards that are aroun 8.25? that probably as big as i can go

http://welcomeskateboards.bigcartel.com/product/adamn-garuda-on-vimana-8-25

[G.Lewis]

This is en route to me.  Looking forward to skating it.

[Witcheshit]

the term "shaped boards" implies that there are people riding unshaped boards.
just sayin, nevermind.

True.  Shall I say, non popsicle shaped?

works for me

[Algar]

I feel like there's definetly a lack of shaped boards that are around like an 8.25 or maybe a little bigger.  I actually just ordered a couple uncut blanks to see if I could do something for myself.

[Paco Supreme]

I feel like there's definetly a lack of shaped boards that are around like an 8.25 or maybe a little bigger.  I actually just ordered a couple uncut blanks to see if I could do something for myself.

Check out Welcome, they've got an 8.25 shape and then the next is an 8.4 i think, so theres a few ideas

[Kankle]

I love Welcome's decks. The shapes are rad and the graphics are so gnarly. Plus, they have Mango on the team!

[SUCKS]

I feel like there's definetly a lack of shaped boards that are around like an 8.25 or maybe a little bigger.  I actually just ordered a couple uncut blanks to see if I could do something for myself.

Check out Welcome, they've got an 8.25 shape and then the next is an 8.4 i think, so theres a few ideas

how do you order uncut blanks?

[wallieD]

I feel like there's definetly a lack of shaped boards that are around like an 8.25 or maybe a little bigger.  I actually just ordered a couple uncut blanks to see if I could do something for myself.

Check out Welcome, they've got an 8.25 shape and then the next is an 8.4 i think, so theres a few ideas

how do you order uncut blanks?

workshop has a DIY deck on a few sites
http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=11508&SKU=45505&LinkID=1

[Algar]

I feel like there's definetly a lack of shaped boards that are around like an 8.25 or maybe a little bigger.?  I actually just ordered a couple uncut blanks to see if I could do something for myself.

Check out Welcome, they've got an 8.25 shape and then the next is an 8.4 i think, so theres a few ideas

how do you order uncut blanks?

workshop has a DIY deck on a few sites
http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=11508&SKU=45505&LinkID=1

http://skatepaige.com/  I got two uncut drilled boards for like $40 with shipping.  There even cheaper without being drilled and then you'd have some freedom with the wheel base.

[brokenheadphone]

I've never really ridden a shaped board, but I might try one eventually. I got a deck from Five Points recently but went with a big popsicle deck instead of one of the shaped decks that most of his customers probably order. The next deck I buy will probably be something that looks sorta like an early 90s football shaped deck or the Grosso shape.

[TwisT]

I've been wanting to switch to a to a new shape, im not sure how it'll affect my skating... I was almost bought a hosoi hammer head mini, but when i got it in my hands, it was so flat, i couldnt do it.

saw this in the clearance bin at the skate shop last week... its 9.5, but i may try it out