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BAKER concaves
« on: July 24, 2016, 04:58:22 AM »
so i noticed my local shop got a stock on baker decks and they had stickers that names the shape/concave on them that was either mellow or steep

the first and last time i got a baker it had a nice shape but was terribly flat

what i mean by that is think of a deluxe board and instead of its step concave actually having that nice medium deep feel that makes it like a real skate deck the baker was flat as a walmart/target/sports store generic deck. no definition on the step concave.

has anyone tried the steep baker concave? or know anything about it? like if the steep is similar to a REAL since baker/deluxe is BBS/generator
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2016, 08:32:30 AM »
I know exactly what your saying most baker concaves are super flat and pointy similar to hook ups shapes, I just got a Reynolds 8.5 steep concave with a new square nose and tail shape that feels exactly like a fucking awesome shape and nothing like any of the past shapes they have come out with

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2016, 09:24:52 AM »
I believe there is the "OG" shape which is flat and pointy and the "YG" shape which has more concave and a fatter nose/tail

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2016, 10:59:29 AM »
I actually dig their super flat shapes

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2016, 04:49:59 PM »
woah! thanks for the feedback guys, i need to check this new YG shape out. i like baker, i like the boss, but the decks...first and last i had was just cheap feeling. but im gonna definitely try that new shape. hopefully in the size range of a 8-8.18 ;D
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2016, 07:34:30 PM »
I know exactly what your saying most baker concaves are super flat and pointy similar to hook ups shapes, I just got a Reynolds 8.5 steep concave with a new square nose and tail shape that feels exactly like a fucking awesome shape and nothing like any of the past shapes they have come out with


I skated two of those back to back and loved them. will absolutely buy again.

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2016, 07:37:54 PM »
I actually dig their super flat shapes
Same, riding a 8.475 "mellow concave" deck and it's killer

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2016, 09:40:55 PM »
I've only ever seen (and ridden) the O.G concave, pointy, didn't care for them. Now, if they have a non-pointy shape I could rock one (Assuming it's more Deathwish shaped).

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2016, 10:28:15 PM »
OG:



YG


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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2016, 01:05:45 AM »
Riding the OG shape now. Newer had a Baker board before, so it was little bit strange in beginning. Now I love it. Bummer the local shop won't order Baker for next re-stock, although they sold out instant.

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2016, 01:09:57 AM »
OG:



YG



woah! thank you so much steve, damn that YG shape with a full nose and tail look awesome, definitely definitely trying one out next
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2016, 09:30:16 AM »
Daaaaaaaaaaamn that YG looks good.

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2016, 02:27:35 PM »
i recently held the reynolds steep shape board in 8,5 in my hands, has the full nose and tail shape too- that is why i prefer alien and habitat boards, cause of the square nose and tail shape. skated a lot of baker deathwish couple years ago.

in the new bakerboys catalog i saw steep shapes with square nose and tail in smaller shapes too- i usually ride 8.125 wide boards.

really hope our local shop gets those in, i would love to skate a baker board again!

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2016, 01:18:43 AM »

Baker also has a new B2 mold, described as a "Squared nose and tail":


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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2016, 04:33:17 AM »

Baker also has a new B2 mold, described as a "Squared nose and tail":




yeah is this and the reynolds board with the deep concave kinda the same thing?

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2016, 06:07:05 PM »

Baker also has a new B2 mold, described as a "Squared nose and tail":



My Figgy arrives tomorrow, I'll let y'all know how it goes

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2016, 10:16:13 PM »
nice the 8.25 figgy B2 stain deck?
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2016, 10:51:05 PM »
nice the 8.25 figgy B2 stain deck?

Yep, same stain, too - Red/Teal.

While I'm hoping for the best (quasi 8.25"ish shape) I've a feeling it's just going to be less pointy and feel like an anti-hero, just fuller than normal.
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2016, 03:14:18 AM »
i wonder if reynolds is doing the new shape cause his coffee video was sick, he took out some tricks that werent the boss's usual
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #19 on: August 04, 2016, 05:22:42 PM »
Got the deck in hand....

They are in fact the 'steep' concave. Nose and tail kicks are visibly steeper than anything I've on hand (Real, quasi, Creature). Width measures true (straight across, not with the concave), Length says 31.75 (what I was hoping for), measures 32"

But, whomever thinks these are squared needs to retake geometry. They're not pointy by baker/real or even kayo levels of pointy, they're just normal popsicles, but with a very Anti-hero, habitat, vibe (good) etc. No where near square like the quasi 8.25/8.5, not even close.














Compared to a Creature P2
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2016, 08:08:08 PM »
Woah it's a very nice shape, I like. That's crazy that it's deeper than a real.
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2016, 10:11:14 PM »
Looks like I'll get a Real full shape instead.

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2016, 05:21:21 AM »
that baker shape reminds me a lot of the standard Polar 8.25 popsicle shape

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2016, 07:58:50 PM »
Hit the park today with the Baker, really nice shape, pretty comfy right from the start (i.e. I didn't have an adjustment period with it).

I'll keep it setup but oddly enough it made me want to ride something smaller :P

The OJs I set it up with were slow as fuck (not the insane-a-thane bue regular...I should've learned by now).
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2016, 09:23:33 PM »
I just skated an 8.25 full shape real deck and these new bakers have the same kind of shape, but with a bit different length and wheelbase. I ended up going for an Anti-Hero 8.5 since I cracked the tail a bit on the Real yesterday. Mostly on a whim that a shorter wheelbase but wider deck will help me a bit.
But if all else fails I'm going back down to an 8.125 (probably the baker b2 shape) and 139s for a bit to see if I can get some of my more technical tricks back down with less wood and metal to flip around.

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2016, 01:45:21 AM »
Hit the park today with the Bake, really nice shape, pretty comfy right from the start (i.e. I didn't have an adjustment period with it).

I'll keep it setup but oddly enough it made me want to ride something smaller :P

The OJs I set it up with were slow as fuck (not the insane-a-thane bue regular...I should've learned by now).

Woah, I kinda really want one now. What's the wheel base?
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2016, 11:46:07 AM »
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Hit the park today with the Bake, really nice shape, pretty comfy right from the start (i.e. I didn't have an adjustment period with it).

I'll keep it setup but oddly enough it made me want to ride something smaller :P

The OJs I set it up with were slow as fuck (not the insane-a-thane bue regular...I should've learned by now).
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Woah, I kinda really want one now. What's the wheel base?

14.25" (check my post with images, says so on the sticker)

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2016, 12:18:14 AM »
aha my bad, looked right passed it
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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2016, 02:49:53 AM »
going to order the 8,125 width of the steep concave at my local, they just go those in!  ;D

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Re: BAKER concaves
« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2018, 02:51:39 PM »
I know this thread is super old, I just haven't found a recent thread or discussion about this anywhere.

 First of all Baker and Deathwish I dig the homie vibe and the team seems solid. 
 
Now on to my opinion about their boards had what was the OG shape pointy nose and tail flat as fuck didn't like it. Tried the steep concave DW board twice a wider deck maybe I was wrong nope absolute shit. I would like to try the B2 shape but..... If history has shown me anything else it probably sucks ass as well.
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