street axe shapes

[TwisT]

I'm looking into getting a street axe style board. I'm leaning toward the elephant one cause it's the only one I've had a chance to look at in person, other than my homies old chris cole one. I really like the elephant one but

Any suggestions on similar shapes and where to buy?

[Jake From State Farm]

Welcome has a Chris Miller board out right now that is probably what you're looking for.

[TwisT]

Welcome has a Chris Miller board out right now that is probably what you're looking for.

not the 10in? its too short and has no nose

[Chavo]

The Black Label/Emergency Lucero 12XU looks good.

A shape I liked back in the '80s was the Santa Cruz Corey O'Brian Reaper (if you can live with a non-functional nose). Also, I do not know anything about the quality of SC re-issue wood.

[JAesop]

Blunted

The Claus Grabke re issue is sort of an axe shape but super short nose.

[tangar]

I have the street axe shape. The nose is pointy but it'm doesn't seem too small. I haven't skated it beyond cruising yet but I plan to try it out as a second setup next time I go skate. I got it from BMC and I know he took it out a few times so he should have some good info on how it performs. I'll post an update after i try it out.

[BMCsteve]

The Street Plant Axe rules.  Its an updated version of the Elephant Axe with a longer nose and better concave.  Skates really well and never chipped or cracked.

Looks like SoCal has 2 left

Highly recommend.  Here are pics of mine -

[danjtony]

^^What size trucks you riding on there?

[TwisT]

The Street Plant Axe rules.  Its an updated version of the Elephant Axe with a longer nose and better concave.  Skates really well and never chipped or cracked.

Looks like SoCal has 2 left

Highly recommend.  Here are pics of mine -

according to the measurements it's longer and not as wide, I like the elephant graphic better but this may be better. What's on this setup. I was planning on puttin my 149mm stage 9s on it with some 56mm shop wheels maybe some thin raisers

[BMCsteve]

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The Street Plant Axe rules.  Its an updated version of the Elephant Axe with a longer nose and better concave.  Skates really well and never chipped or cracked.

Looks like SoCal has 2 left

Highly recommend.  Here are pics of mine -

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according to the measurements it's longer and not as wide, I like the elephant graphic better but this may be better. What's on this setup. I was planning on puttin my 149mm stage 9s on it with some 56mm shop wheels maybe some thin raisers

That's exactly correct regarding the measurements.  Makes it a more skateable shape in my opinion.

That setup had 149's and 52mm F4's.  149's fit this shape perfect

[bumpnrun]

What's the defining feature of an "axe" shape?

[j....soy.....]

That axe looks like a fish!  I think you rather go with what's cheap and the dimensions work with your trucks.....or you pony up a bit more and get a good reissue....I saw dog town had some sick stuff......

[TwisT]

That axe looks like a fish!  I think you rather go with what's cheap and the dimensions work with your trucks.....or you pony up a bit more and get a good reissue....I saw dog town had some sick stuff......

I always associated the axe as the fish but with a pointy nose and the points over the back truck. I know it's usually a mike V sig shape, but i've seen other brands use it

[j....soy.....]

It looks like an Alva Chris Cook....the cole has the rad cuts in the nose...

[tangar]

i skated the axe today at the skatepark and it was pretty fun. i landed a couple kickflips but if your foot lands in front of the back bolts youll toe drag cause of the weird taper. my 5-0s on tranny felt better but im not sure if that was because of the big square tail or just cause i started forcing myself to lift my nose a lot higher. also the nose is pretty small, didnt really try noseslides cause of it. overall id say go with something with a little more nose and less taper and it will probably be more fun.

[bumpnrun]

I never understood why 80's street shapes had a pointy nose. 2 that stand out to me and I never owned a board from either of them in those models are TG and Natas.

I always ended up picking my boards with a blunt-ish nose. It just appealed to me more for whatever reason.

[danjtony]

i skated the axe today at the skatepark and it was pretty fun. i landed a couple kickflips but if your foot lands in front of the back bolts youll toe drag cause of the weird taper. my 5-0s on tranny felt better but im not sure if that was because of the big square tail or just cause i started forcing myself to lift my nose a lot higher. also the nose is pretty small, didnt really try noseslides cause of it. overall id say go with something with a little more nose and less taper and it will probably be more fun.

Yeah, I wanted a street axe for a long time, but avoided getting one for those reasons. I rode a Zig Zagger for a while and even the slight taper on that threw me off (plus the tail was too skinny compared to the rest of the board).

I'm thinking this Heavy Metal Chuck shape from Assault would be more ideal: http://assaultskates.com/shop/images/HMC_CustomShape.jpg

Or maybe their GSD board: http://assaultskates.com/shop/images/GSD_WhiteDip.png

[TwisT]

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i skated the axe today at the skatepark and it was pretty fun. i landed a couple kickflips but if your foot lands in front of the back bolts youll toe drag cause of the weird taper. my 5-0s on tranny felt better but im not sure if that was because of the big square tail or just cause i started forcing myself to lift my nose a lot higher. also the nose is pretty small, didnt really try noseslides cause of it. overall id say go with something with a little more nose and less taper and it will probably be more fun.

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Yeah, I wanted a street axe for a long time, but avoided getting one for those reasons. I rode a Zig Zagger for a while and even the slight taper on that threw me off (plus the tail was too skinny compared to the rest of the board).

I'm thinking this Heavy Metal Chuck shape from Assault would be more ideal: http://assaultskates.com/shop/images/HMC_CustomShape.jpg

Or maybe their GSD board: http://assaultskates.com/shop/images/GSD_WhiteDip.png

I love that stain, but those graphics are not my thing. I went with the elephant deck. It was the only board I could get with free shipping. Ill post it in the setup thread when i set it up.

Thanks for the input.

[j....soy.....]

I never understood why 80's street shapes had a pointy nose. 2 that stand out to me and I never owned a board from either of them in those models are TG and Natas.

I always ended up picking my boards with a blunt-ish nose. It just appealed to me more for whatever reason.

surfing....I'm guessing that's why Natas had a pointy nose....SMA had heavy surf influence....the other reason I've heard is on wall rides and pools....if you're carving....there are less contact points when you re-enter.....

The cole shape I think looks like an Alva board....Eddie rategui....the front notches are for grabbing....the rear points were suppose to be in front of the bolts and provide more strength in the breaking point....from jump ramping.....

For the most part shaped boards looked cool same as why kids today all went nuts over welcome boards....