Author Topic: Best selling board brand 2017? (Read 9471 times)

colt cannon lunchbox · « **on:** January 13, 2018, 02:31:28 AM »

FA? Quasi? Polar?

Or are kids in the suburbs outbuying these brands with Plan B or Element?

I understand that it can be a regional thing but I would be interested to see if anyone (especially people working in shops) can chime in.

Lobo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:42:12 AM »

my small town in Yurp sells a bunch of Sk8mafia, Sour and Jart decks (cheap and great pop)...hope it helps

Jehoshaphat Augustus · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2018, 03:43:09 AM »

Well, might as well get my first kook question of the day out early :

Once it's all said and done, are the real sales information/reports posted?

I can't look at transworld busi-ahem- GrindTV,without puking, and about that: how trustworthy are the figures provided? I'm assuming since these are all basically private companies, they could report 'whatever', like some probably do in a lot of areas?

REGS · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2018, 04:00:15 AM »

I was/am amazed by how many Almost boards and completes the shop I work for sells, thanks almost entirely to their DC Comics (Batman, Superman etc) and Hanna Barbera collabs. Surprised the shit out of me.

In our experience, the likes of Polar and Welcome outsell Quasi pretty comfortably. Santa Cruz is another 'surprise' seller. Baker and Deathwish still move decks but it's getting less every year. We sell hardly any Crail boards these days.

marty mcfly · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2018, 04:02:05 AM »

probably remive...unfortunately $:-\$

virginsiloveem · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2018, 06:34:19 AM »

Realistically, probably Primitive. They’re the most distributed board company possible worldwide unfortunately.

Dr-Feelgood · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:10:51 AM »

I think with element being on KOTR this year and with bam resurfacing with resissued decks that will boost alot of board sales this year......oh just realised you said 2017, nevermind.

chipped tail · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:28:57 AM »

FA/Hockey. our local shop gets three boxes full and they are all gone in less than a month. Any deluxe brand deck will not stay in stock. welcome, crail, creature all dead boards collecting dust

MC3 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:45:06 AM »

I would put money on Real and Enjoi selling big numbers. Primitive is probably a good guess, as well as Welcome

virginsiloveem · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:48:43 AM »

People saying FA/Quasi are lowkey delusional. Love those companies but you’re not thinking of the bugger unfortunate picture of whose carried by Zumiez, worldwide distributors, active, etc. and not to forget whose pushing direct to consumer.

driller · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2018, 11:33:12 AM »

Why everyone hates primitive? Is it not cool that skateboarder makes a company and take some friends with him and sell boards

Mario · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2018, 11:37:56 AM »

In our shop in Rotterdam its Deluxe brands and Polar

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2018, 11:49:39 AM »

Surprised no ones offered Baker as a choice. They seem to toe the line btw core and the masses pretty well

offkilter · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2018, 11:50:23 AM »

Definitely a regional thing but anti hero and TKF do really well out here in Humboldt County CA. From what I've seen all over I'd guess Real or Welcome.

SodaJerk · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2018, 12:02:45 PM »

Quote from: virginsiloveem on January 13, 2018, 10:48:43 AM

People saying FA/Quasi are lowkey delusional. Love those companies but you’re not thinking of the bugger unfortunate picture of whose carried by Zumiez, worldwide distributors, active, etc. and not to forget whose pushing direct to consumer.

Amazing

Style Police · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:12:43 PM »

Primitive, Element & Birdhouse is my guess.

Cuban_Lynx · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:47:01 PM »

Probably Sector 9, if they count.

tom · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2018, 03:25:01 PM »

I remember getting Transworld Business ages ago and being surprised Creature was always in the top 5. I would bet they’re still up there. When you’re aware that you’re the green flaming skull company you gotta embrace it

GAY · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2018, 03:59:08 PM »

Penny, for sure.

93til.... · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2018, 05:10:30 PM »

FA or Polar judging by what I see day to day. Younger dudes seem pretty sparked on primitive and SK8 Mafia.

Willie · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2018, 05:17:16 PM »

DLX spreads the wealth out over 3 "brands" but I think they are probably tops in sales and trying to be super low-key about it. As a whole they probably occupy 25% of my local shop's wall, not including their shop decks.

Leaky McBurnside · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2018, 05:33:20 PM »

WELCOME. They opened Zumiez in 2017 and still ave boards in nearly every independent skate shop.

PincherBug · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2018, 05:35:34 PM »

Unfortunately it's probably Darkstar. Walmart is errwhere (at least in the states).

CHONGO · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2018, 07:02:15 PM »

I really bet its something like revive or something wack as hell. Or some revive sister company they have, 3block

Roisto · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:41:52 PM »

Quote from: tom on January 13, 2018, 03:25:01 PM

I remember getting Transworld Business ages ago and being surprised Creature was always in the top 5. I would bet they’re still up there. When you’re aware that you’re the green flaming skull company you gotta embrace it

Creature seems really popular where I live. Probably the most common board I see. Easily in the top 5 at least. I find it very odd cuz I think their image is fucking terrible. They’ve got some great skaters though. 🤔

the tranny monster · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2018, 01:39:48 AM »

Is there anywhere where DLX stuff doesn't fly off the shelves?

Swithflip · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2018, 04:01:13 AM »

Primitive boxes on line has the bast sales.

Jehoshaphat Augustus · « **Reply #27 on:** January 14, 2018, 04:04:52 AM »

So what about that whole "subscription service" that Primitive is doing? Do those board sales count?

"best selling board" could be perceived in multiple ways, especially with the varying price points and regions and stuff like that.

I would bet that DLX does ok in Chicago but sucks as far as midwest sales (if there is such a thing), again, still waiting for a knight in shining armor with fact-based answers to descend from the rafters..

cockrabbit · « **Reply #28 on:** January 14, 2018, 08:39:37 AM »

I was told by a NHS rep that Anti hero Is the number 1 selling board in the industry right now

Little Debbie · « **Reply #29 on:** January 14, 2018, 08:43:34 AM »

Real, AH and krooked, for sure

Author Topic: Best selling board brand 2017? (Read 9471 times)

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