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Polar P9 truck size
« on: May 13, 2024, 10:16:01 AM »
ANybody riding this shape currently? Just picked one up, thinking about switching trucks from Indy 149 to Ace AF1, just not sure if i should do the 55 or 60.

Board is 8.62 at the widest, probably 8.5 at the front bolts n quite tapered near the tail, maybe 8.25?

Thoughts?

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2024, 10:24:03 AM »
I rode it on 149 Indy’s and 5.8 ventures. Liked the Indy’s better.
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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2024, 10:38:30 AM »
favorite shape
it ride like a 8,375/8.4
i use ace 55 or film 6.0
fit great

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2024, 11:39:13 AM »
Good shit, i'll rip it with the Indy 149's. Save the Ace's for a bigger set up in the future.

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2024, 12:00:51 PM »
How are the kicks on the p9?

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2024, 12:33:00 PM »
Do I have to skate the P1 - P8 to understand the P9?
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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2024, 01:51:42 PM »
Do I have to skate the P1 - P8 to understand the P9?
No: although they are of a series, each is a stand alone shape w/ its own plots, characters, etc.

Also, regarding OP's question: have ridden AF1 55s on the P9 & they work/fit fine. My wheels poked out a touch at the back, due to the slight taper, but a good combo regardless.

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2024, 05:01:26 PM »
Another vote for 149 Indy, that's what I ride on that shape. Sidebar, I almost always ride Polar decks with wheel wells (including P9s) but also the 8.125/8.25 shape as my 'regular' board. Anyone know if they are phasing them out because they don't sell? There seem to be less and less...

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #8 on: Today at 02:24:19 AM »
I used 151 stage 4 Indys and Ace 55. Both worked perfectly fine.

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #9 on: Today at 05:57:03 AM »
I’d be fine with any 8.5 truck. Little bit of hot rod in the back makes it more stable on the back for grinds while the little bit of magic carpet on the front makes it turn nice.

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Re: Polar P9 truck size
« Reply #10 on: Today at 06:16:39 AM »
55 or 60 would work, ditch the undies and get ACE
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