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Xen · « **on:** October 13, 2015, 01:51:48 PM »

Help me find a deck like this:

It looks like it is just what I am looking for until you look at this image where the shape seems to change:

Square-ish popsicle with a long WB is what I desire! No taper to the nose like all the Black Label shapes.

BMCsteve · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2015, 02:18:50 PM »

Check out the Program "Yarn Bard" it's a take off Mike V's Barnyard board. 8.5 and 8.25 square as a popsicle can get

8.25 - http://programskates.bigcartel.com/product/the-victim-8-25
8.5 - http://programskates.bigcartel.com/product/conspire-8-5-various-stains

Xen · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2015, 02:25:35 PM »

I won't touch PSStix anymore, so there goes those two options...

Program shape looks on point, though so I might have to try it.

BMCsteve · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2015, 02:33:30 PM »

The only non PS one I can think of is the Anit-Hero Miorana shape - http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/anti-hero-miorana-vagrant-history-skateboard-deck-8-47?gclid=CL6O9dGywMgCFUGSfgodAJYMWg

The 8.47 has a long wheelbase (14.5 or 14.75) and they also make it in 8.25 now

Xen · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2015, 02:57:50 PM »

Looked at that AH as well, more of a shovel than what I am looking for. I might have to pick up the program and knox and return one and lose a few bucks as none of the shops around here would carry either of those.

BMCsteve · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2015, 03:16:15 PM »

Quote from: Xen on October 13, 2015, 02:57:50 PM

Looked at that AH as well, more of a shovel than what I am looking for. I might have to pick up the program and knox and return one and lose a few bucks as none of the shops around here would carry either of those.

I know you're not down with PS but I'm beginning to think their boards vary by company. Not sure if it has to do with the shape or what but my Sovrn/FA/Quasi boards were really crispy and long lasting. My Welcome and Plan B boards were not. I actually just ordered 2 more of the Quasi 8.625 shape. Hopefully whatever magic they have in them, Program has the same

Xen · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2015, 04:13:13 PM »

That's the rub, my habitat was crispy, my lifeblood, not so much (both PSstix).

If local shops carried more than DW/Girl/Baker/Chocolate/blah blah it might be easier to go and check them out.

Driving to Socal takes two hours :\

Such · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2015, 05:09:52 PM »

whats the advantage of a square shape? it just seems like it would have less pop. like a razortail. i recently had a habitaat board that was nearly unskatable, realized it had more of a square shape. idk if it was the shape or just bad wood.

Xen · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2015, 05:58:13 PM »

I just want one =D

Unsure how a square tail would have less pop than a round one.

That said, I am leaning towards the Knox only because the nose looks a tiny bit stubbier (and hell it might be China wood but atleast I know it's going to be crispy).

N.L. · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2015, 07:37:41 PM »

Quote from: Xen on October 13, 2015, 05:58:13 PM

Unsure how a square tail would have less pop than a round one.

Not sure I agree but the theory might be that there is more surface area hitting the ground spreading the force of your pop wider thus, dampening its effect.... I doubt it means shit to real world application though

lk130 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2015, 09:29:38 PM »

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2015, 09:42:17 PM »

Scum Co & Sons have some squareish shapes

Stanley Spadowski · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2015, 10:07:41 PM »

Polar P2 shape

skateparkoftampa.com/spot/p.aspx?ID=71211&CID=1

BMCsteve · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2015, 06:48:38 AM »

^ I had no idea that shape existed. Might have glanced at it and assumed it was a normal popsicle

Looks great!

Stanley Spadowski · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:40:12 AM »

Polar has had that shape out for awhile, but just started offering it in the states.
Shape looks good. I kinda like the squarish nose and tail.

Such · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:42:27 AM »

Quote from: N.L. on October 13, 2015, 07:37:41 PM

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Unsure how a square tail would have less pop than a round one.

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Not sure I agree but the theory might be that there is more surface area hitting the ground spreading the force of your pop wider thus, dampening its effect.... I doubt it means shit to real world application though

well why do you think your board loses its pop when its razortailed?

j....soy..... · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:56:34 AM »

Have you tried a snowboard at all?

N.L. · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:17:20 AM »

Quote from: such on October 14, 2015, 08:42:27 AM

Quote from: N.L. on October 13, 2015, 07:37:41 PM
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Unsure how a square tail would have less pop than a round one.

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Not sure I agree but the theory might be that there is more surface area hitting the ground spreading the force of your pop wider thus, dampening its effect.... I doubt it means shit to real world application though
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well why do you think your board loses its pop when its razortailed?

for the for the same reason, right? as you wear the tail down it squares off a bit.

also, by that time, the board has usually become less stiff/ more spongy anyway... i think that actually has more effect on'pop' than tail shape. just guessing here, i'm not a physicist or anything...

Xen · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2015, 10:40:01 AM »

That polar one look tits! I'll have to check it out after I beat up the Knox.

The elephant/street plant shapes are so close (as are Black Label and Welcome) but the issue for me is the noses are too tapered, i.e. not wide enough at the tip like a traditional popsicle.

Scumcos, I'd back if they made anything with a larger than 14" WB.

Xen · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2015, 02:01:39 PM »

Quote from: Stanley Spadowski on October 14, 2015, 08:40:12 AM

Polar has had that shape out for awhile, but just started offering it in the states.
Shape looks good. I kinda like the squarish nose and tail.

I'm a bit jaded now after seeing that shape, it's exactly what I'm after. Might have to return the knox if it's shape isn't what I'm after when I stand on it.

CINCINNATI · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:00:32 PM »

Quote from: Xen on October 14, 2015, 10:40:01 AM

That polar one look tits! I'll have to check it out after I beat up the Knox.

The elephant/street plant shapes are so close (as are Black Label and Welcome) but the issue for me is the noses are too tapered, i.e. not wide enough at the tip like a traditional popsicle.

Scumcos, I'd back if they made anything with a larger than 14" WB.

yea the cap'n cruiser i had was super short. fun shape, just too short for my liking. maybe I'm too tall

BMCsteve · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:24:23 PM »

Quote from: Xen on October 14, 2015, 10:40:01 AM

That polar one look tits! I'll have to check it out after I beat up the Knox.

The elephant/street plant shapes are so close (as are Black Label and Welcome) but the issue for me is the noses are too tapered, i.e. not wide enough at the tip like a traditional popsicle.

Scumcos, I'd back if they made anything with a larger than 14" WB.

New Street Plant shape coming out in 2 weeks. It's going to be full dip and screen printed with a Lance Mountain drawn graphic. Not exactly what you described, but it's hard to find a nose bigger than this one. I'll probably pick up one of these to replace my Street Axe (which I love)

8.5 x 32 1/4
WB: 14 1/4
N: 7 1/8
T: 6 5/8

Xen · « **Reply #22 on:** October 15, 2015, 05:59:26 PM »

That shape looks terrible

The Knox arrived today, sending it back - the tail has a weird taper to it making it not popsicle-like. Going to pick up the Polar.

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