I'm 6' with size 12 shoes. I'll go anywhere from 8.5-9+, popsicle to non-popsicle shaped decks. I have ACE 44's and as long as I can put them on a board without it being too much of a magic carpet ride, I'll do it. I got a good deal on ebay for 2 Slave War Pig decks, and those are in the 9.5" range. Generally, really wide with a 14.5 wheelbase and pretty loose trucks, and I'm happy.