Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)

[munchbox]

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Baker 9.1x31.8 (if I remember correctly)
Venture 5.8 (stock w/ bones top washer)
F4 101 56mm classics

I picked this up last spring and had it set up with some Ace 55s and the same F4s. It was quickly relegated to strictly cruiser status, OJ Super Juice and all, I couldn’t pop the thing for shit. Shuffled some gear around (55s back onto my regular 8.5” set up) and threw these Ventures on if for no other reason than both deck and trucks were just laying around at that point. Long story short, I can finally skate this thing the way I originally intended. Neighborhood cruising, ollieing manholes, blasting out of curb cuts and the like. They just repaved most of my neighborhood so the streets are super smooth and the F4 101s are perfect. Probably not worth it to buy Ventures in the appropriate size, I’ll just keep these 5.8s on here a while until I want to use them again elsewhere.

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isn't the wheelbase under 14" on that board? i wanted to try it for that reason but never found it

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width: 9.1"
length: 31.875"
wheelbase: 13.75"
nose: 7.25"
tail: 6.75

Crazy short wb!
 this dane1 14.125” already feels cramped and is gonna force me into something 14.5”+

do you have any trucks that would fit outside of indy? i know we are the same height and i would run back to a big wb too after riding a dane 1 with indys. that axle to axle wb seems unworkable at 6'5" even if it is the forged indy.

[jay_nev]

We need a 6’3”+ height thread

[munchbox]

We need a 6’3”+ height thread

i would heavily fuck with this. slap could use a tall skater support group. we are very underrepresented for obvious reasons

[chris.]

Yeah I’m usually on a 14.5 WB (or a 14.25 with trucks that push it out) but the 13.75 is highly skateable with Ventures. The tail is nice and roomy which helps. Everything is popped lower but I have so much control. I was tweaking some ollies yesterday like I’ve only dreamed of before, it was wild. It will never be my regular set up but it’s seriously so fun.

[slappy50]

anyone know the dimensions on the 35th ave dragon deck? Im thinking about the 9 inch popsicle.

Thanks and shalom

[satan]

anyone know the dimensions on the 35th ave dragon deck? Im thinking about the 9 inch popsicle.

Thanks and shalom

I'd like to know the same for their shaped decks and 8.75" pop.
Earlier 90's shape? I'm hoping for a wide nose.
What wood?

[munchbox]

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anyone know the dimensions on the 35th ave dragon deck? Im thinking about the 9 inch popsicle.

Thanks and shalom

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I'd like to know the same for their shaped decks and 8.75" pop.
Earlier 90's shape? I'm hoping for a wide nose.
What wood?

144p said "Mostly generator but a few are south central." i think he works for 35 ave by the looks of it. id send him a pm if you are looking at a specific shape

[slappy50]

Apparently the 9-inch popsicle is just under 15" wheelbase.

[jay_nev]

Apparently the 9-inch popsicle is just under 15" wheelbase.

wish they had pics up of all the diff size shaped/popsicle/etc decks

[jtrpma]

The wheelbase on that baker seems crazy would like to try but don’t think i’d Be able to ride that...

I just got on this one. Feels great!


Fancy lad justis walton 9.5 x 32.5 x 14.75 (clutch)
Ace 66 + 1/8 ml silencers
Ex 58 f4 conical full, now 53-54
Super reds
Shortened rib bones
Mob

[Mesteezo]

As posted in set up thread

Decided to set up the Aces again for tranny, this one seems like it's going to be a fun setup.

Deck: 9" x 31.38" WB14.38"  Real tommy guerrero butterknife
Grip: MOB standard
Trucks: ACE 55 V2 hangars, mag baseplates, stock bottom bushing, ace low top bushing
Wheels: 99A F4 classics
Bearings: bones swiss

[jtrpma]

Nice! I like that shape, just the web would be kind of small for me.

How are the aces with the low top bushing? I was thinking of cutting town some bushings to get just a little more space for the kingpin nut.


Edit: never mind! I just saw the setup thread answer...

Thanks!

[144p]

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Apparently the 9-inch popsicle is just under 15" wheelbase.

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wish they had pics up of all the diff size shaped/popsicle/etc decks

It is quite a bit of work to do that, as we are literally pulled in 20 directions as i run the social media, manage the store and do all the buying as well for skateboards, shoes and apparel.
Also we do get restocked on those boards and sometimes the shapes change.
Sorry to bum you out but I will try to be better about pics of the different shapes.

[rupertspupkin]

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Slept on Dane's shape for what feels like years. Finally gave it a shot and I am now filled with undying regret.

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Regret for not buying it earlier or for having one?

That thing is fun

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After cruising around after an injury on my Dane1, its got me wanting to chuck some conical fulls on and skate it every day. Not sure if I like 1/8" risers with it though, considering 1/4" but have never skated them.

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Do it. 1/4' riser, conicals, and some 55s.

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howre the 1/4” riders going to mess with the pop? From no riser to 1/8” with indys on dane1 I feel less snappy

Big ass wheels and rattling trucks has forced me to put risers on just about every set up and I feel like I have more pop now than I did wo them. Get used to it in fifteen minutes.

[jay_nev]

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Apparently the 9-inch popsicle is just under 15" wheelbase.

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wish they had pics up of all the diff size shaped/popsicle/etc decks

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It is quite a bit of work to do that, as we are literally pulled in 20 directions as i run the social media, manage the store and do all the buying as well for skateboards, shoes and apparel.
Also we do get restocked on those boards and sometimes the shapes change.
Sorry to bum you out but I will try to be better about pics of the different shapes.

got it. Not bummed at all I get it. Just tough without seeing. Could throw up a highlighted story on social/IG showing deck shape/sizes. Just a suggestion. im certainly attracted to the shapes and sizes and shapes you offer!  Oh yeah plus dimensions too

[munchbox]

(repost from the gear you contemplate buying thread, forgot this counts as a big boy)
Frog Super Junko
Width: 10" Length: 29.7" Wheelbase: 14.25" Nose: 4.25" Tail: 6.75"
never owned a board below 31.3" but would want to try it for fun. at 6'5" would i even be able to do anything but cruise on this if im all legs? crazy dims but would be pissed if i spend $60 and it ends up a cruiser.

to the tall skaters, how was your experience riding a wide and short deck?

[jakeumms]

When I was a teenager, I had a SMA Natas that was similar dimensions if I recall correctly. I was 6' then and it was too short for me. Pretty sure those had a 15" wb though so maybe this one would feel different.

[jtrpma]

I used to skate and love the sma joker and loved it. But it was still 30.5 and 15.5 wb, so the front truck was still fairly far up and stabilized the beard at higher speeds and sketchy landings. Also I am (only) 6’ tall.

I can’t imagine the frog being very skatable for someone that likes bog boards. The dane1 felt short already due to the wb, even though it is an inch longer than the sma.

[FrozenIndustries]

Anyone who has skated the Cardiel football shape able to speak on the concave? Torn between that and the Brown Bomber for my next shaped board.

[munchbox]

Anyone who has skated the Cardiel football shape able to speak on the concave? Torn between that and the Brown Bomber for my next shaped board.

i own a cardiel football and its stardard concave. the brown bomber that i borrowed felt flatter than most of the boards ive owned if that helps. im probably not gonna buy another cardiel. i hail cardiel but the brown bomber just seems better for my skating. its the little brother to his "too big" shape imo

[FrozenIndustries]

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Anyone who has skated the Cardiel football shape able to speak on the concave? Torn between that and the Brown Bomber for my next shaped board.

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i own a cardiel football and its stardard concave. the brown bomber that i borrowed felt flatter than most of the boards ive owned if that helps. im probably not gonna buy another cardiel. i hail cardiel but the brown bomber just seems better for my skating. its the little brother to his "too big" shape imo

Good to know, thank you. Been skating something that is roughly the same shape and dimensions as the Cardiel but is super flat, and was hoping to try something similar with a little more concave.

[144p]

Krooked Gonz sweatpants 9.81 x 32.25 14.38 wb
Thunder 161 w/dlx supercush green 94a bushings
Acid rem 54 conical
bronson raw
mob
homemade rails from a friend

[jay_nev]

Krooked Gonz sweatpants 9.81 x 32.25 14.38 wb
Thunder 161 w/dlx supercush green 94a bushings
Acid rem 54 conical
bronson raw
mob
homemade rails from a friend

dopeee... how’s it ride/what are you riding mostly with it? Like the 161? Crazy wheelbite w no risers or the 94a help that? So many questions.

[144p]

I get A little wheelbite but it's not bad.
I can do all my regular flip flip tricks and I skate a lot of curbs and smallish quarter pipes.
I am a bigger guy so the harder bushings help.

[BoxStuffer]

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Anyone who has skated the Cardiel football shape able to speak on the concave? Torn between that and the Brown Bomber for my next shaped board.

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i own a cardiel football and its stardard concave. the brown bomber that i borrowed felt flatter than most of the boards ive owned if that helps. im probably not gonna buy another cardiel. i hail cardiel but the brown bomber just seems better for my skating. its the little brother to his "too big" shape imo

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Good to know, thank you. Been skating something that is roughly the same shape and dimensions as the Cardiel but is super flat, and was hoping to try something similar with a little more concave.

The Cardiel also has a longer WB;  14.75" vs. the Brown Bomber's 14.25" if that matters to you. 

Krooked Gonz sweatpants 9.81 x 32.25 14.38 wb
Thunder 161 w/dlx supercush green 94a bushings
Acid rem 54 conical
bronson raw
mob
homemade rails from a friend

That looks so fucking rad. 

[Fred Gerwer Frank Gall]

Krooked Gonz sweatpants 9.81 x 32.25 14.38 wb
Thunder 161 w/dlx supercush green 94a bushings
Acid rem 54 conical
bronson raw
mob
homemade rails from a friend

I have 151s on that board. Looks like the 161s fit way better. How are they?

[jtrpma]

Never before realized that the Graphic is placed so that Gonzales has truck antlers.

The whole setup looks great.
Also curious about the 161

[animalflesh]

Who made the rails

[144p]

Love the turn on 161's but anything 54 or larger needs risers.
My friend Logan Devlin made the rails, he was gonna do a rail company but didn't go forward with them.

[Fred Gerwer Frank Gall]

Love the turn on 161's but anything 54 or larger needs risers.
My friend Logan Devlin made the rails, he was gonna do a rail company but didn't go forward with them.

I can't even ride 54s without risers on 151s....

Do the 161s turn better than the 151s?. I know they are slightly higher. just wondering if this gives them a 'deeper' turn?