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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: waltercronkite on January 04, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
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Scumco won! Yay! Cool so you guys know what to do from here, buy one of those sexy beasts and post it in here. Try and persuade your friends to buy one and post theirs in here too fill this thread with pictures of your beautiful new setups. I already have my eye on that Kevin Taylor board with the deep dish concave and I'm pretty excited about it.
If your shop doesnt have them in stock, this site http://www.thepalomino.com/products-page/scumco-sons-boards/ (http://www.thepalomino.com/products-page/scumco-sons-boards/) gives you good information about the concave and wood used in each specific board.
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All set and ready to roll as soon as it dries up outside. Gonna go with the Kevin Taylor as I am yet to skate the deep dish concave.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/577/dopj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/g1dopjj)
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Killer idea. Stickied the thread as well. I'll be setting a Scumco up soon.
Thanks hate! That was awesome of you! I went to solstice today to see if they had any and they didnt so tomorrow when im back home ill check out orchard before I get desperate and make my purchase online.
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Just out of interest I compared the prices of US and UK boards. Fuck, I gotta pay the equivalent of 80 dollars for a Scumco deck in the UK. This saddens me. :'(
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Is the kiddie pool concave actually flat? The only Scumco I've ridden was pretty steep.
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no 8.5?
didn't see any. If anyone has links for a 8.5 that would be great
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no 8.5?
didn't see any. If anyone has links for a 8.5 that would be great
You can choose your size on all of the decks.
If the shipping to Norway wasn't so damn expensive, I'd be all over this!
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Is the kiddie pool concave actually flat? The only Scumco I've ridden was pretty steep.
Kiddie pool is pretty mellow. Not super flat. If you check that Palomino link they usually have good detail photos of the concave.
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(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/scummy_zpsb7301fb9.jpg)
8.25
kiddie pool concave (comparable to a girl/choco concave)
shredded indoors yesterday and loved the shape/feel. it'll take 3x as long skating indoors to break it down to where I can really comment on how awesome, or not, it is...but felt good throughout 2.5 hours of skating minis and bowls.
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(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/scummy_zpsb7301fb9.jpg)
8.25
kiddie pool concave (comparable to a girl/choco concave)
shredded indoors yesterday and loved the shape/feel. it'll take 3x as long skating indoors to break it down to where I can really comment on how awesome, or not, it is...but felt good throughout 2.5 hours of skating minis and bowls.
If this is true, then sign me up for Scumco. I've always wanted to buy boards from smaller companies, but I can't seem to skate anything that isn't crailtap concave.
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Just hit them up about becoming a dealer. Stoked to try out pennswood.
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The "kiddie pool" mellow concave is the same we use from Pennswood.
And like art hellman said, it's pretty comparable to crailtap concave.
Scumco is sick. Huge inspiration there.
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That was really cool.
Thanks for posting.
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(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/scummy_zpsb7301fb9.jpg)
8.25
kiddie pool concave (comparable to a girl/choco concave)
shredded indoors yesterday and loved the shape/feel. it'll take 3x as long skating indoors to break it down to where I can really comment on how awesome, or not, it is...but felt good throughout 2.5 hours of skating minis and bowls.
I dunno if this helps at all, but here's my attempt to show the mellow concave...
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/kiddieconcave_zps45840862.jpg)
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the cruiser board looks sick, might have to pick that up
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thanks for sharing that video. i really respect his whole idea/vision behind this. gonna try one out...just a bit confused on the sizing.. i usually ride the 8.125/8.1 size on most boards..what size should i get?
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thanks for sharing that video. i really respect his whole idea/vision behind this. gonna try one out...just a bit confused on the sizing.. i usually ride the 8.125/8.1 size on most boards..what size should i get?
two boards ago i had an 8.125, the deck im currently skating is a 8.25 (not scumco) the size up wasnt harsh at all and ill stay with 8.25 for the time being cause i really like it. i might even go bigger eventually.
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Pennswood is good shit
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(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/scummy_zpsb7301fb9.jpg)
I dunno if this helps at all, but here's my attempt to show the mellow concave...
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/kiddieconcave_zps45840862.jpg)
Looks good, but I can't seem to find their lengths and wheelbases. Anybody have info on that, 32' and up is too long for short legs.
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damn i just had setup a new board like a week ago I'm gonna try this out though. I might have to make a trip out to one of the farther cities to pick one up due to me living in los angeles.
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Just out of interest I compared the prices of US and UK boards. Fuck, I gotta pay the equivalent of 80 dollars for a Scumco deck in the UK. This saddens me. :'(
that does make it sound terrible, however they're ?57.50 inc shipping from Palimino, which isn't much over what you would pay for non sale US deck. Think of it as tax for supporting the coolness of Scumco.
Alternatively, drop Nick an email and get it sent direct from the US. I've had him send me a couple of boards direct and he's been a stand up guy. Doesn't work out any cheaper, but i got a wedge of stickers thrown in ;).
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Art - As always, outstanding review! Thanks for posting the pics brother. I am curious what the nose and tail length are on that bad boy.
I just set something new up last week myself, but I might jump on one of these in the not too distant future.
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Man. These guys are really doing it right.
To be honest, I guess i just sort of assumed they were any other smallish board company (ain't no shame in that game FWIW), but there is real craft, attention to detail, and smart design at work here. That veneer shopping video made my day. I'm involved in architectural woodworking, and fabrication, so it's nice to watch people in skateboarding geek out on those type of particulars. Thanks for sharing that, Hate.
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just placed an order for a "Land Surveyors" deck and a shirt..it's been ages since i bought a skate company shirt. im riding a chocolate right now but will set this up soon. im glad i can support these guys!
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yeah there stuff is really solid.. im tempted to stock up on quite a few before returning back here..
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pretty sure i wont make the deadline, but i fucking love this brand and will definitely buy one when my workshop is done.
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Art - As always, outstanding review! Thanks for posting the pics brother. I am curious what the nose and tail length are on that bad boy.
I just set something new up last week myself, but I might jump on one of these in the not too distant future.
I'm terrible at getting accurate measurements, so these may be off a little
nose = 7
tail = just under 7
wheelbase = 14
length = 31.8 (prob would be listed as 32)
whatever the measurements, the deck feels solid under my feet. Dont think I've ever skated Pennswood before ... I'm impressed. Expect it to carry me through the winter.
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Art - As always, outstanding review! Thanks for posting the pics brother. I am curious what the nose and tail length are on that bad boy.
I just set something new up last week myself, but I might jump on one of these in the not too distant future.
I'm terrible at getting accurate measurements, so these may be off a little
nose = 7
tail = just under 7
wheelbase = 14
length = 31.8 (prob would be listed as 32)
whatever the measurements, the deck feels solid under my feet. Dont think I've ever skated Pennswood before ... I'm impressed. Expect it to carry me through the winter.
Here's the exact measurements art:
8.25 = 32.00 long, 14.00 wheelbase, 7.12 nose, 6.625 tail
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Art - As always, outstanding review! Thanks for posting the pics brother. I am curious what the nose and tail length are on that bad boy.
I just set something new up last week myself, but I might jump on one of these in the not too distant future.
I'm terrible at getting accurate measurements, so these may be off a little
nose = 7
tail = just under 7
wheelbase = 14
length = 31.8 (prob would be listed as 32)
whatever the measurements, the deck feels solid under my feet. Dont think I've ever skated Pennswood before ... I'm impressed. Expect it to carry me through the winter.
Here's the exact measurements art:
8.25 = 32.00 long, 14.00 wheelbase, 7.12 nose, 6.625 tail
What would an 8 be, if Heavy uses the kiddie pool concave I might as well buy both Scumco and Heavy.
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Art - As always, outstanding review! Thanks for posting the pics brother. I am curious what the nose and tail length are on that bad boy.
I just set something new up last week myself, but I might jump on one of these in the not too distant future.
I'm terrible at getting accurate measurements, so these may be off a little
nose = 7
tail = just under 7
wheelbase = 14
length = 31.8 (prob would be listed as 32)
whatever the measurements, the deck feels solid under my feet. Dont think I've ever skated Pennswood before ... I'm impressed. Expect it to carry me through the winter.
Here's the exact measurements art:
8.25 = 32.00 long, 14.00 wheelbase, 7.12 nose, 6.625 tail
8's are the same measurements.
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Art - As always, outstanding review! Thanks for posting the pics brother. I am curious what the nose and tail length are on that bad boy.
I just set something new up last week myself, but I might jump on one of these in the not too distant future.
I'm terrible at getting accurate measurements, so these may be off a little
nose = 7
tail = just under 7
wheelbase = 14
length = 31.8 (prob would be listed as 32)
whatever the measurements, the deck feels solid under my feet. Dont think I've ever skated Pennswood before ... I'm impressed. Expect it to carry me through the winter.
Here's the exact measurements art:
8.25 = 32.00 long, 14.00 wheelbase, 7.12 nose, 6.625 tail
rad. thanks.
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Something to get you out skating
Scumco & Sons Cinema presents Road to the Riches on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/59629953)
Even if the weather is less than admirable
Lowcard Mag - Rain Days on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/38660443)
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Who else in the Slap BBC for this month has bought their Scumco and set it up?
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ABP, but appropriate for this thread and anyone wanting to learn about Scumco.
Thanks for those. All the more stoked.
This is problably one of my all time favorite deck designs, I really wish it was still in stock somewhere:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp7t99ucsf1qeaj41o1_1280.jpg (http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp7t99ucsf1qeaj41o1_1280.jpg)
Anyways, I'll snap a pic of my Scumco setup sooner or later. I set it up in late december. It doesn't count, but I'm still excited about these threads. Even if it's not like everyone's down to run out and buy a board every month according to the hivemind, it's still cool for everyone to share how stoked they are on a certain small brand and share specific details like how this month's thread is shaping up.
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Who else in the Slap BBC for this month has bought their Scumco and set it up?
Bought it, still riding an old one. Not gonna bother until it dries up here.
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Setting mine up right now. Just posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook to get a little more attention to this.
(http://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q87/1503837_10203215413054330_1697734429_n.jpg)
That's a beauty. If you check Scumco's insta they thanked the Slap Board Buyers Club for picking them a few days ago. See the system does work.
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Setting mine up right now. Just posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook to get a little more attention to this.
Good lord that thing is sick. What width is that one? The 8 7/8? If so, any idea on the approximate length? I was gonna replace my Welcome cruiser with another Welcome, but that Scumco shape is too hilarious to pass up if the deck is big enough.
the Slap BBC
heh. i'm sorry
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Who else in the Slap BBC for this month has bought their Scumco and set it up?
Setting mine up right now. Just posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook to get a little more attention to this.
(http://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q87/1503837_10203215413054330_1697734429_n.jpg)
I hear ya. Im going to wait a couple of more days theres still snow on most of the curbs and temperatures in the low 20s here.
Thats a mighty nice looking board you have there HATE!
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Setting mine up right now. Just posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook to get a little more attention to this.
(http://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q87/1503837_10203215413054330_1697734429_n.jpg)
did you order from scumco or did you get that at a shop?
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Yeah, fully digging that ride HATE. Looking forward to hearing some feedback! To Art's post earlier on Pennswood, everything I've ever had out of their shop has been killer. I'm still holding out some hope that Olson decides to use Pennswood for his board co.
And I did see the Scumco post on IG regarding the BBC. That's great work and really nice of Scumco to recognize the people representing. That goes a long way, IMO, and I wish more companies took the time.
EDIT: On an unrelated note, I wish more companies would go back to stained bottom plys instead of plain. I know it's just vanity, but it's nice seeing the colored ply showing through after a good ledge session.
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If it wasn't for the Oregon weather I would be in on this one. The scumco boards look really good. But the weather wont let up. I still have 2 basically new boards as it is. I'm probrably still going to have to order an 8.5 here eventually.
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Does anyone know where I can get that Land Surveyor board Art Hellman posted? the scum co site uses paypal and paypal keeps saying i cant use my card.
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Does anyone know where I can get that Land Surveyor board Art Hellman posted? the scum co site uses paypal and paypal keeps saying i cant use my card.
http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609 (http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609)
https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx (https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx)
http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468 (http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468)
http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719 (http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719)
I saw it on Seasons' site a while back too...
you won't be disappointed. a perfect shape.
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If it wasn't for the Oregon weather I would be in on this one. The scumco� boards look really good. But the weather wont let up. I still have 2� basically new boards as it is. I'm probrably still going to have to order an 8.5 here eventually.
same for me but im in michigan. i set up a chocolate last fall and it will probably last me until spring, and i have a new antihero on deck. plus i have a basically brand new welcome complete i got last month that i try to ride equally as much as my other set up. so buying another board right now when i can only skate indoor parks once, maybe twice a week isnt really in my budget. i really want to try a pennswood board in the future though.
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Does anyone know where I can get that Land Surveyor board Art Hellman posted? the scum co site uses paypal and paypal keeps saying i cant use my card.
http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609 (http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609)
https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx (https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx)
http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468 (http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468)
http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719 (http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719)
Thanks I will have to figure out how to make paypal work. Scumco has free shipping which saves me a bunch. I want the deck for my wall since those graphics are what I do at work all day.
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Does anyone know where I can get that Land Surveyor board Art Hellman posted? the scum co site uses paypal and paypal keeps saying i cant use my card.
http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609 (http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609)
https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx (https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx)
http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468 (http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468)
http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719 (http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719)
Thanks I will have to figure out how to make paypal work. Scumco has free shipping which saves me a bunch. I want the deck for my wall since those graphics are what I do at work all day.
rad. similar reason for picking that graphic as well.
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Does anyone know where I can get that Land Surveyor board Art Hellman posted? the scum co site uses paypal and paypal keeps saying i cant use my card.
http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609 (http://www.laborskateshop.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=4&PID=2609)
https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx (https://www.pitcrewskateboards.com/shop/p-7455-scumco-sons-land-surveyors-deck-8125.aspx)
http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468 (http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=1&PID=21468)
http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719 (http://eskateboardshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=3719)
Thanks I will have to figure out how to make paypal work. Scumco has free shipping which saves me a bunch. I want the deck for my wall since those graphics are what I do at work all day.
I've always found the idea of land surveying pretty fascinating. Not sure why exactly. That's a sick deck though. I promised myself a snack next, and like several others I've got a fresh complete that'll last me through the shitty winter easy, plus a new cruiser. Trying not to give into temptation...
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dudes this winter is kicking my ass with all of this awful weather. It seems i may have came up with this idea for the wrong time of the year. I hope all with good weather are getting out there and skating and setting up some scumcos.
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Not a recent purchase but my first scumco boards. Got these last year. One for the wall and the other will be a cruiser, haven't set it up yet though. Amazing graphic and shape, I had the original Corey o brien as a kid.
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/3D3701E9-5054-4EAF-A097-0F9473BC8660_zpsftugtqmd.jpg)
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Not a recent purchase but my first scumco boards. Got these last year. One for the wall and the other will be a cruiser, haven't set it up yet though. Amazing graphic and shape, I had the original Corey o brien as a kid.
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/3D3701E9-5054-4EAF-A097-0F9473BC8660_zpsftugtqmd.jpg)
I had the O'Brien as a kid too. Got one of these for the wall. Would love to get another to skate.
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Just paid for a 9" square tail one off with the KT graphic. Nick was nice enough to help me out with that one. Will post a picture when I get it.
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Just grabbed this from Labor the other day. I won't be able to set it up this month because i recently set up another deck that is going to last me awhile but I've been meaning to grab a Scumco deck so I figured I might as well buy it now.
(http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/f34de882808e11e3ba6e122b69781b89_6.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/YkaMG9jl.jpg)
Ended up springing for the 8.88 Cap'n Cruiser to upgrade my cruiser setup. The other deck I bought for my regular setup in December.
Got them both from Energy Skateshop (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Energy-Skateboard-Shop-Daytona-Beach/149481968437008) in Daytona Beach, FL. Sick shop, seems to be SLAP's choice in terms of brands he carries too (Scumco, Palace, Magenta, Hopps, Polar, Lots of DVD's from Theories, etc etc).
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(http://i.imgur.com/YkaMG9jl.jpg)
Ended up springing for the 8.88 Cap'n Cruiser to upgrade my cruiser setup. The other deck I bought for my regular setup in December.
Got them both from Energy Skateshop (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Energy-Skateboard-Shop-Daytona-Beach/) in Daytona Beach, FL. Sick shop, seems to be SLAP's choice in terms of brands he carries too (Scumco, Palace, Magenta, Hopps, Polar, Lots of DVD's from Theories, etc etc).
great looking setups. that cap'n crusier looks awesome with the green wood.
its getting toward the end of the month. when do we start voting for february? i know winter probably screwed a lot of people out of getting a scumco this month. id be down to extend scumco for another month if enough people still want to grab a deck in the near future. just a thought though. there are plenty of good companies id be willing to support when i can actually get outside and skate more. right now i skate indoor parks or my secret TF (its like a giant garage with some pallets and ply wood) once, maybe twice a week and both my setups have pretty new decks, so i couldnt really bring myself to buy a new one this month when i know im not going to be skating as much as i want to.
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(http://i.imgur.com/YkaMG9jl.jpg)
Ended up springing for the 8.88 Cap'n Cruiser to upgrade my cruiser setup. The other deck I bought for my regular setup in December.
Got them both from Energy Skateshop (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Energy-Skateboard-Shop-Daytona-Beach/) in Daytona Beach, FL. Sick shop, seems to be SLAP's choice in terms of brands he carries too (Scumco, Palace, Magenta, Hopps, Polar, Lots of DVD's from Theories, etc etc).
great looking setups. that cap'n crusier looks awesome with the green wood.
its getting toward the end of the month. when do we start voting for february? i know winter probably screwed a lot of people out of getting a scumco this month. id be down to extend scumco for another month if enough people still want to grab a deck in the near future. just a thought though. there are plenty of good companies id be willing to support when i can actually get outside and skate more. right now i skate indoor parks or my secret TF (its like a giant garage with some pallets and ply wood) once, maybe twice a week and both my setups have pretty new decks, so i couldnt really bring myself to buy a new one this month when i know im not going to be skating as much as i want to.
was about to ask the same question
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I have neither the money nor the need for another deck in the next 30 days, and most people that are down with this idea probably don't either if they just bought one. Especially with winter dicking everyone right now... I'd say just keep the Scumco discourse going til the middle/end of February and have a solid round on the next one as opposed to a guaranteed flop.
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Or maybe do it quarterly to really give people a chance.
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agreed. below zero and skating exclusively indoors aren't really conditions on which to give realistic feedback. The deadline should definitely get kicked out to at least end of March
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I concur.
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I'm definitely on board doing it quarterly. Or at least bi-monthly.
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(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/zacchil82/IMG_0504_zps637a8a38.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/zacchil82/media/IMG_0504_zps637a8a38.jpg.html)
Planning to set this up in the next day or two.
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ok so we are all in agreement then. this works out for me there has been snow on the ground here basically since the beginning of december.
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I concur.
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I'll definitely be picking up a Cap'n Cruiser in the next month or so, looks too fun to pass up.
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anyone know of any shops in the bay area that sell scumco?
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pretty sure atlas in san mateo carries scumco
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I wanna play too!
Swapped the formula fours for some PFCs for good measure.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/49DEBEF6-AEC0-4453-9614-D0F48D78BFDD_zpsuwv76tbh.jpg)
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anyone know of any shops in the bay area that sell scumco?
DLX and Mission.
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I wanna play too!
Swapped the formula fours for some PFCs for good measure.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/49DEBEF6-AEC0-4453-9614-D0F48D78BFDD_zpsuwv76tbh.jpg)
I wanted to say i love this board but all the boards in the thread are amazing. im really glad scumco was the first one we did
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Damn the one with rails and Labor sticker looks sick. I think quarterly is an idea I could work with. Got two new setups between thanksgiving and Christmas and haven't got in more than a weeks worth of skating on both combined :'(
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OK. SO SCUMCO IS GETTING HELLA SALES RIGHT NOW. DID YOU EVER STOP 2 THINK MAYBE THEY WILL START LIVING IT UP? BUYING EXPENSIVE CARS AND FUR COATS? THINKING YES WE FINALLY MADE IT. I'M GOING 2 BE ABLE 2 SEND MY KIDS 2 COLLEGE AND LIFE IS GOING TO FINALLY BE EASY. AND IM GOING 2 EAT LOBSTER AND SMOKE HELLA LARGE AMOUNTS OF WEED EVERY SINGLE DAY. THEN APRIL COMES AROUND AND THEIR SALES SUDDENLY DROP OFF BY 3000% ??? THEN WHAT?? OK
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got mine a few days a go in the mail but probably won't skate it til another week or so.. lets extend the dates!
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/838/o08j.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/nao08jj)
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i can't wait for my taxes to come! im really hoping ill be able to find a deep dish concave in 8.25 around here when they do.
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Scumco is one of the coolest things happening in skating. Can't get into the boards because of the lengths but I'll buy a shirt or something every now and again to support.
When does voting start for the next brand? I know it would be right up the same alley and people might want to branch out to something Euro or whatever but I would like to nominate Politic. Simply because they are the only rad small brand I know of that makes boards in the length that I like (32.5) and I want to get in on this.
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Scumco is one of the coolest things happening in skating. Can't get into the boards because of the lengths but I'll buy a shirt or something every now and again to support.
When does voting start for the next brand? I know it would be right up the same alley and people might want to branch out to something Euro or whatever but I would like to nominate Politic. Simply because they are the only rad small brand I know of that makes boards in the length that I like (32.5) and I want to get in on this.
In the next one i was going to nominate a bunch of east coast brands and then whatever everyone else nominates too so politic ;). i think traffic would be a great idea. As for when this one will end and the next will start its kind of open ended seeing as how most of us are dealing with snow and cant even enjoy our new boards.
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I'm a little late to the party, but here she is. My buddy at the shop worked with Nick at scumco to get custom 8.5s with a longer wheelbase. This deep dish "5L" shape has a 14.5" wheelbase. I'm really psyched to try it out; I've always wanted to skate pennswood in the past but their standard 8.5 shape is too short and stubby for my gangly legs. Well anyways, here she is:
(http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/4958863c8d1f11e38e680eefc58c9491_8.jpg)
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anyone know of any shops in the bay area that sell scumco?
if you can't find a local shop they ship for free on their site.
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anyone know of any shops in the bay area that sell scumco?
if you can't find a local shop they ship for free on their site.
I'd rather stand on it first, but if I can't find a street shape I like I might just order the cap'n cruiser to shred at some point.
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the shapes are perfect. not so much into their graphics though, not that it matters.
i thought this board buyers club would be much bigger. looks like there has been only 4-5 scumco purchases on here so far.
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the shapes are perfect. not so much into their graphics though, not that it matters.
i thought this board buyers club would be much bigger. looks like there has been only 4-5 scumco purchases on here so far.
I think there has been more than 4 or 5. I'm riding one and have another 4 waiting either for the wall or to ride. Board hoarder.
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I counted 13 boards bought and posted in this thread. Plus some people that said they were going to.
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Scumco is one of the coolest things happening in skating. Can't get into the boards because of the lengths but I'll buy a shirt or something every now and again to support.
When does voting start for the next brand? I know it would be right up the same alley and people might want to branch out to something Euro or whatever but I would like to nominate Politic. Simply because they are the only rad small brand I know of that makes boards in the length that I like (32.5) and I want to get in on this.
In the next one i was going to nominate a bunch of east coast brands and then whatever everyone else nominates too so politic ;). i think traffic would be a great idea. As for when this one will end and the next will start its kind of open ended seeing as how most of us are dealing with snow and cant even enjoy our new boards.
I'd also like to nominate politic for the next one. They just restocked all their boards on the politic site and are doing free shipping on all decks.
Scumco is sick too though. and if you guys extend it another month I might still pick one up. Just haven't had a dry day here in a long time.
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9.0 square tail. Won't be setting it up for a while, but wanted to show support.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/856/36tp.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/ns36tpj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/839/bwzk.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/nbbwzkj)
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9.0 square tail. Won't be setting it up for a while, but wanted to show support.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/856/36tp.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/ns36tpj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/839/bwzk.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/nbbwzkj)
Damn that is fucking sick! Didn't know they made this one.
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so sick^^
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Traffic for the next!
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Traffic for the next!
Traffic is so meh right now. I've bought like 4-5 traffic decks in the past but their latest graphics are just logos. I haven't seen any video or photo coverage from Traffic in almost a year and a half either.
There are so many other companies that are really doing things that I'd rather support at the moment.
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whats next?
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Traffic is so meh right now. I've bought like 4-5 traffic decks in the past but their latest graphics are just logos. I haven't seen any video or photo coverage from Traffic in almost a year and a half either.
There are so many other companies that are really doing things that I'd rather support at the moment.
They just regrouped with toa in the last 2-3 months. Give 'em a chance.
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Snack and The Northern Co. both got fresh drops that are worth supporting. Can't say I'm feeling the "new" Traffic in the least out the gate, but maybe they will hit their stride a few seasons in. I also wanna give Sleep some money soon. Love their minimal spacey graphics....
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Snack and The Northern Co. both got fresh drops that are worth supporting. Can't say I'm feeling the "new" Traffic in the least out the gate, but maybe they will hit their stride a few seasons in. I also wanna give Sleep some money soon. Love their minimal spacey graphics....
Snack is pretty sick and I've got a local shop close by that sells their boards. I'd be down for them. Heavy would be a good one once their next graphics drop. I heard hopps is coming out with a bunch of new stuff soon too. Other than those three, here are some more off the top if my head that I'd like to try out:
Lurkville
Heroin
Hook ups
Roger
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They just regrouped with toa in the last 2-3 months. Give 'em a chance.
I certainly will. It's just that there are just too many other small companies fully 'grouped and crushing it for me to buy Traffic at this point.
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Snack is pretty sick and I've got a local shop close by that sells their boards. I'd be down for them. Heavy would be a good one once their next graphics drop. I heard hopps is coming out with a bunch of new stuff soon too. Other than those three, here are some more off the top if my head that I'd like to try out:
Lurkville
Heroin
Hook ups
Roger
id be down to buy a hook ups board
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Snack and The Northern Co. both got fresh drops that are worth supporting. Can't say I'm feeling the "new" Traffic in the least out the gate, but maybe they will hit their stride a few seasons in. I also wanna give Sleep some money soon. Love their minimal spacey graphics....
Snack is pretty sick and I've got a local shop close by that sells their boards. I'd be down for them. Heavy would be a good one once their next graphics drop. I heard hopps is coming out with a bunch of new stuff soon too. Other than those three, here are some more off the top if my head that I'd like to try out:
Lurkville
Heroin
Hook ups
Roger
i agree on Heavy. i emailed back and forth with him recently, and he said there will be some shaped boards coming out too.
also down for Heroin.
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Does Pennswood use smaller wheelbases? 14 WB or smaller.
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HOOK-UPS
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HOOK-UPS
That would be really, really sick actually.
Horribly inconsistent of me to say that after saying I wasn't backing traffic cause of their inactivity, but whatever. Hook-ups is pretty timeless, and doesn't really get much exposure or hype anywhere. I'd be down.
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That would be really, really sick actually.
Horribly inconsistent of me to say that after saying I wasn't backing traffic cause of their inactivity, but whatever. Hook-ups is pretty timeless, and doesn't really get much exposure or hype anywhere. I'd be down.
Shit how can you have any form of exposure when you don't have a team ?
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That would be really, really sick actually.
Horribly inconsistent of me to say that after saying I wasn't backing traffic cause of their inactivity, but whatever. Hook-ups is pretty timeless, and doesn't really get much exposure or hype anywhere. I'd be down.
Shit how can you have any form of exposure when you don't have a team ?
Jeremy Klein IS Hook-Ups. You don't need any more of a team than that.
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What about skatemafia ? It's not an underground company but it would be accessible for alot of pals and the team is filled with skate rats constantly releasing the best footage.
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That would be really, really sick actually.
Horribly inconsistent of me to say that after saying I wasn't backing traffic cause of their inactivity, but whatever. Hook-ups is pretty timeless, and doesn't really get much exposure or hype anywhere. I'd be down.
Shit how can you have any form of exposure when you don't have a team ?
I dunno, I kinda just meant hype. I really meant that the brand isn't really out there like Scumco or some of these other internet-cult-classic type brands.
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A few notes on the first round
There were 9 people who posted new Scumco decks they purchased Since January 4th:
Me
Art Hellman
HATE
SkateViolence
The Real Deal
YeahISaidit
Fullfill the Dream
Chumlee
BoyRobertOcean
And 2 others who posted their previous Scumco purchases: m477 and Soda Jerk.
Honestly, between that many people stoked enough to drop a half hundy on a deck, and all the info and discussion and hype in these four pages, I think this has been a real good idea. Not really a barnstormer in terms of purchases I guess, but it's kind of like a more focused version of that "Post your setup" thread but where we talked about the woodshop, how we got the decks, why we like the art, etc. I'm pretty happy with the first round; I think we should keep doing it.
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That would be really, really sick actually.
Horribly inconsistent of me to say that after saying I wasn't backing traffic cause of their inactivity, but whatever. Hook-ups is pretty timeless, and doesn't really get much exposure or hype anywhere. I'd be down.
Shit how can you have any form of exposure when you don't have a team ?
I dunno, I kinda just meant hype. I really meant that the brand isn't really out there like Scumco or some of these other internet-cult-classic type brands.
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A few notes on the first round
There were 9 people who posted new Scumco decks they purchased Since January 4th:
Me
Art Hellman
HATE
SkateViolence
The Real Deal
YeahISaidit
Fullfill the Dream
Chumlee
BoyRobertOcean
And 2 others who posted their previous Scumco purchases: m477 and Soda Jerk.
Honestly, between that many people stoked enough to drop a half hundy on a deck, and all the info and discussion and hype in these four pages, I think this has been a real good idea. Not really a barnstormer in terms of purchases I guess, but it's kind of like a more focused version of that "Post your setup" thread but where we talked about the woodshop, how we got the decks, why we like the art, etc. I'm pretty happy with the first round; I think we should keep doing it.
yeah, and to those listed above, don't forget to come back after skating the deck for a bit (once the snow melts) and discuss how it did and other thoughts
would not be psyched on Hook Ups at all.
would rather see Snack, Heavy, Northern Co., Politic, Lurkville EDIT: Hopps, Western Edition, as contenders for next round ... but to be honest, I'll probably be skating this Scum Co. until at least May
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Same deal, should put a bunch of the names named up and take a vote (poll) for a bit, and the winner is the next one....
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on the next list, put Hopps and Western Edition on there.
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So how does voting for the week from Feb 21st-Feb28th sound? Then we could call the vote on the night of the 28th and make the board club start March 1st and go for at least a month.
A current list of nominations:
Snack
Heavy
The Northern Co.
Politic
Lurkville
Hopps
Western Edition
Palace
Isle
Traffic
Heroin
Hook-ups
Roger
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^^^that's gonna prob be too early for those of us still buried in snow
should for Walter to make the final call on the next round (i.e. date/nominations) since this is his project
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Quit trying to take Walter's shine Coss!!!!
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Traffic.
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Heroin all the way. New James Jarvis series is sick
(http://emporium-s.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jj-woodcut-0.jpg)
http://www.heroinskateboarding.com/stuff/ (http://www.heroinskateboarding.com/stuff/)
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Quit trying to take Walter's shine Coss!!!!
LOL! No way, it's his thread, I'm just trying to do some summarizing and get some discussion going. The shine is 100% Mr. Cronkite's.
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That would be really, really sick actually.
Horribly inconsistent of me to say that after saying I wasn't backing traffic cause of their inactivity, but whatever. Hook-ups is pretty timeless, and doesn't really get much exposure or hype anywhere. I'd be down.
Shit how can you have any form of exposure when you don't have a team ?
I dunno, I kinda just meant hype. I really meant that the brand isn't really out there like Scumco or some of these other internet-cult-classic type brands.
EDIT:
A few notes on the first round
There were 9 people who posted new Scumco decks they purchased Since January 4th:
Me
Art Hellman
HATE
SkateViolence
The Real Deal
YeahISaidit
Fullfill the Dream
Chumlee
BoyRobertOcean
And 2 others who posted their previous Scumco purchases: m477 and Soda Jerk.
Honestly, between that many people stoked enough to drop a half hundy on a deck, and all the info and discussion and hype in these four pages, I think this has been a real good idea. Not really a barnstormer in terms of purchases I guess, but it's kind of like a more focused version of that "Post your setup" thread but where we talked about the woodshop, how we got the decks, why we like the art, etc. I'm pretty happy with the first round; I think we should keep doing it.
I actually bought another one but haven't had reason to set it up yet.
I'd like Hopps for the next round because I've never skated one and they look tight.
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Setting mine up right now. Just posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook to get a little more attention to this.
(http://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q87/1503837_10203215413054330_1697734429_n.jpg)
You should post a top picture(griptape) of this board. Also can you give some feed back on it? I've been thinking about getting one for regular skating, not a cruiser.
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Hey so I am glad everyones looking forward to the next round and im happy with where we are at with scumco because we started during the winter and for a lot of us that means snow. The northeast (at least massachusetts) has been dealing with a snow storm almost once a week since december so i havent really been able to do any real skating as i am sure a lot of people havent. I figured it would fare well with a lot of us to wait a little longer to start the next poll so we could let people get some real skating in and some real feedback on their scumcos but if i am being selfish and everyone else is ready to move on from scumco then i am down to start another poll consisting of all of the board brands people have posted thus far and maybe even a few of my own. Let me know what you all think and we can move forward with a better plan. Basically who here is still buried under snow?
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I'm in NYC and we've betting getting the same stuff.
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im hoping to get my scumco tomorrow so my vote is for extending it. even if people skate through their scumcos they can always hop back into the club when you start your next poll.
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Extend it! I've had a hard time getting the size I want at the shop. Getting one Friday.
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extend...buried in snow still...only get to skate indoors once a week, so haven't really put the deck to any real use yet
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extend...buried in snow still...only get to skate indoors once a week, so haven't really put the deck to any real use yet
we are getting more today it is insane, i am going stir crazy waiting for spring.
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(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/34369501-71A6-4A4D-976C-0BE6009FDE09_zps5q4e5okh.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/34369501-71A6-4A4D-976C-0BE6009FDE09_zps5q4e5okh.jpg.html)
Hella psyched I got mine from DLX today, I'll post another pic when it's all setup. I'm in the car waiting for the baby to wake up from a nap so we can eat and cant resist posting this now.
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^ :o
Organika should be the next.
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Organika should be the next.
I'd back that. Especially the new Lotti graphics.
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so is this a quarterly thing now? monthly during the spring and summer?
i broke my scumco last week, and have moved on to northern co (which so far, i hate). the scumco board was about as good as it gets, except for the graphic if that matters. but it felt great, never felt dead, and lasted a while. i'm down for any company that uses pennswood.
and i'm with art, i wouldn't be too cool with hookups, or organika.
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so is this a quarterly thing now? monthly during the spring and summer?
i broke my scumco last week, and have moved on to northern co (which so far, i hate). the scumco board was about as good as it gets, except for the graphic if that matters. but it felt great, never felt dead, and lasted a while. i'm down for any company that uses pennswood.
and i'm with art, i wouldn't be too cool with hookups, or organika.
Ya i think its just a good idea to push back deadlines a bit until it gets warmer out and then we can make it a bi monthly or monthly thing.
I like jeremy klein but im not into hookups either. I wouldnt be against organika especially if josh matthews has a board out by the time the next round starts but i think i would be most psyched if fancy lad or hopps wins.
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The thing about Fancy Lad is where can you get them? Trying a small company, yea I get it, but more importantly you should support your local shop. I'd guess nearly all of the Scumco boards were purchased online right? I can walk in to my shop and pick up an Organika and sometimes a hook-ups. I don't even know what the Northern Co is.
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Just a thought but would you guys want to set a limit for these things? For example once 20 boards from the featured company are bought move onto the next one?
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Just a thought but would you guys want to set a limit for these things? For example once 20 boards from the featured company are bought move onto the next one?
why would we do that?
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The thing about Fancy Lad is where can you get them? Trying a small company, yea I get it, but more importantly you should support your local shop. I'd guess nearly all of the Scumco boards were purchased online right? I can walk in to my shop and pick up an Organika and sometimes a hook-ups. I don't even know what the Northern Co is.
dudes got a point.
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The thing about Fancy Lad is where can you get them? Trying a small company, yea I get it, but more importantly you should support your local shop. I'd guess nearly all of the Scumco boards were purchased online right? I can walk in to my shop and pick up an Organika and sometimes a hook-ups. I don't even know what the Northern Co is.
dudes got a point.
buy direct from the company (I bought direct from Scum...also, dont have a local shop within an hour's drive)... or better yet (for you and the brands chosen) ask your local to order from the company, almost every shop will do direct orders for customers
or just dont participate on months when its a company you cant get at your local, or a company you dont want to support.
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I won't buy off the internet, even straight from a company. I know shops will direct order sometimes, but I'm not going to ask to order me some shit I can't stand on. Tangar and I had to go to San Francisco to get his Scumco, which isn't that bad. He stoodd on the different shapes and concaves to pick. That's how I pick a board, figured most did too.
I was under the assumption that the purpose was to try brands and possibly dispell or reinforce some stereotypes certain companies may carry, but it seems nobody is willing to do that. Would you ride a Deathwish board? It seems this is just going to turn in to a "Slap fanboy buyers club," and if that's the case why even have the thread, since people on here jock these companies anyway?
Edit! Damn Art, why'd you kook me, delete your post and dip? I was out searching the net for a snarky meme to reply with.
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I won't buy off the internet, even straight from a company. I know shops will direct order sometimes, but I'm not going to ask to order me some shit I can't stand on. Tangar and I had to go to San Francisco to get his Scumco, which isn't that bad. He stoodd on the different shapes and concaves to pick. That's how I pick a board, figured most did too.
I was under the assumption that the purpose was to try brands and possibly dispell or reinforce some stereotypes certain companies may carry, but it seems nobody is willing to do that. Would you ride a Deathwish board? It seems this is just going to turn in to a "Slap fanboy buyers club," and if that's the case why even have the thread, since people on here jock these companies anyway?
Edit! Damn Art, why'd you kook me, delete your post and dip? I was out searching the net for a snarky meme to reply with.
dood. no kooking occurred by my hand. scout's honor. I was gonna quote myself saying just dont participate on months when its a company you cant get at your local, or a company you dont want to support...but figured I already said it.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PQ83-221Cxw/TzAdUP5DTCI/AAAAAAAALeU/8ZaGENuQnCI/s1600/lionel+hutz+defending+homer+simpson.jpg)
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(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/4F2321E2-E45A-45D0-9D93-93945112018C_zpsuhixs32r.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/4F2321E2-E45A-45D0-9D93-93945112018C_zpsuhixs32r.jpg.html)
It's hard to tell the difference between the nose and tail as far as steepness and size. and that's just standing on it in the living room. I like it. I'm gonna go for a cruise in the parking lot before we dip to my ladies brothers.
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p.s. Nallid
why you been actin' so messed up towards me? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D89TLas6Ct0#)
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p.s. Nallid
why you been actin' so messed up towards me? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D89TLas6Ct0#)
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/c00cba09cf1055913fb77146b5e2171f/tumblr_inline_mywgcz8yvd1s3x5d5.gif)
Sorry...
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Killing Floor would be a good one. Can by direct, or from a shop. Pretty comparable to the Scumco, as far as smaller brands go.
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p.s. Nallid
why you been actin' so messed up towards me? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D89TLas6Ct0#)
Sorry...
zooey breaks my heart every time. got damn.
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I never bought boards before without stepping on them in person too.
For these smaller brands, it could do a lot of good for them to just ask your shop to carry them. Most of the orders I get from shops come from someone coming in and asking about Heavy. So not only would the Club do a lot of good with getting orders from here, but getting shop orders would help them a ton too.
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Well it's the 3 straight week that all the scum boards got bought before Friday at the shop. Hopefully Monday the shop will have another batch of boards in to pick from
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I'll definitely be picking up a Cap'n Cruiser in the next month or so, looks too fun to pass up.
My paypal deposit finally cleared today and I ordered one (8 7/8). Can't wait!
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Interim Update
Been skating my Land Surveyor deck for over a month now...albeit only once a week and at an indoor park mainly skating mini ramps and wallrides...but it still feels brand new. In fact, one of the best shapes I've skated in recent memory. I would not be sad not to participate in the next round of the SBBC if it means this deck is still shreddable.
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Interim Update
Been skating my Land Surveyor deck for over a month now...albeit only once a week and at an indoor park mainly skating mini ramps and wallrides...but it still feels brand new. In fact, one of the best shapes I've skated in recent memory. I would not be sad not to participate in the next round of the SBBC if it means this deck is still shreddable.
sick ive been waiting for a post like this
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What would you guys think if in the future we did two board brands instead of one. A big name board brand and a small name company and then we compared the two like for example we did a baker and Western edition round then the people who wanted to buy one could come on here and talk about what they thought and compare it too the people who bought the other?
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What would you guys think if in the future we did two board brands instead of one. A big name board brand and a small name company and then we compared the two like for example we did a baker and Western edition round then the people who wanted to buy one could come on here and talk about what they thought and compare it too the people who bought the other?
im down.
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Sure, but I don't think anyone on here wants to buy a Baker board.
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What would you guys think if in the future we did two board brands instead of one. A big name board brand and a small name company and then we compared the two like for example we did a baker and Western edition round then the people who wanted to buy one could come on here and talk about what they thought and compare it too the people who bought the other?
i think the point of it is to help out the little companies. if not it should be.
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What would you guys think if in the future we did two board brands instead of one. A big name board brand and a small name company and then we compared the two like for example we did a baker and Western edition round then the people who wanted to buy one could come on here and talk about what they thought and compare it too the people who bought the other?
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I was just thinking that a lot of my friends are afraid to buy anything other than dlx because they think anything else is inferior so i thought it would be beneficial to smaller brands to show that there are smaller board companies putting out just as good boards if not better ones than the bigger name companies. If you guys want to stick with the way things are that is more than fine with me, i was just daydreaming about it while i was having a couple beers last night and thought i would present it to the thread.
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Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.
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Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.
Nobody wants those bicycle boards dude.
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Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.
The ones I've made were just for wall hangers. I'm not in here promoting myself so why bring it up?
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Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.
i know the point of the thread i started it lol and this is still going along with that by showing the little guy can compete with the big guy quality wise. but like i said it was just an idea i was toying around with so if people aren't down for it im completely fine with it but it would be cool after a couple of rounds if we all got together and picked our favorite board we did so far and tested it against a big name brand.
what do you think would be better for a board company: a board company that some people think is pretty great or a board company that people think is better than Real.
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Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.
The ones I've made were just for wall hangers. I'm not in here promoting myself so why bring it up?
It was just mockery, no need to question it.
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Something that could be good with doing two brands is we could cover a wider area, enabling more people to participate. for instance, a North American brand and a European one. Anyone can buy either, but if you feel like supporting something more local or just not paying a bunch for shipping you have an option. Just a thought.
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Well, I just snapped my tail on a flatground kickflip 10 minutes into my first real session on the Land Surveyor deck.
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Not making a whole lot of sense when there are really only approx 10 wood shops. And really only about 5 " big " woodshops. ( outside of China) And most of the smaller companies use the same OEM woodshops anyway, the mold might vary but they are going to be about the same. Not pissing on the idea b/ c it's a great idea to support smaller companies but there is only so much comparing. A Real is a Magenta is an Anti Hero is a Polar. You get the idea.
And try Chapman next...Maybe Hopps? :)
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Well, I just snapped my tail on a flatground kickflip 10 minutes into my first real session on the Land Surveyor deck.
That's a bummer, but is going to happen with every company, and every wood shop. Good thing is Pennswood fully backs their boards, and if you contact Scumco, they will probably replace the board for you.
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Well, I just snapped my tail on a flatground kickflip 10 minutes into my first real session on the Land Surveyor deck.
That's a bummer, but is going to happen with every company, and every wood shop. Good thing is Pennswood fully backs their boards, and if you contact Scumco, they will probably replace the board for you.
Yeah, I know it was just bad luck.
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The vote is up so vote, continue skating your scumcos, let everyone know what you think of them and what did we do last time? we waited until we got 100 total votes right? Lets do that.
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Voted. Can I suggest you adjust the thread title so people know its changing
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Voted. Can I suggest you adjust the thread title so people know its changing
oh good call
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Blood Wizard's pretty cool too. I'd be down to support them.
EDIT: But if not, Politic gets my vote.
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Fancy lad for sure. Only company that supports the hipsters and the hood kids.
Edit: I wonder if this is how the illumanti decides what music to pick.
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I was torn between hopps and passport. passport boards look so good but i love hopps and that board with ali on it is amazing.
I added blood wizard for the dude who shouted em out too.
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I finally got to skate my KT Deep Dish the other day. It took a couple ollies to get used to the steep concave but it felt really good. I'm hoping to get to the Manteca park in the morning for a second sesh. The shape is great, wood feels solid... and I'm voting for Hopps next bitches!
Edit: my vote wouldn't go thru, not sure if it's cause of the last poll being connected to the same thread. I'll try again tomorrow.
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Why should I like Hopps?
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Why should I like Hopps?
1. The Owner rips
2. He's also one of the nicest, humblest people you'd ever meet.
3. Chapman wood is the shit.
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HOPPS 'THE THREE' FALL PIECE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSi7vq4gG78#)
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This is one of my favorite clips, the combo of the skating and the song, just fucking gets me every time.
HOPPS SKATEBOARDS COMMERCIAL SPRING 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udkSkDCOQ28#)
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snack
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will the new Heavy series be out?
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Hopps is also due to drop some new decks soon. I seriously think the Chapman/Hopps 8.125 shape that I had is the best shape I have ever skated. It took about 2-3 sessions to get fully used to it and then it just clicked.
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Hopps are good. My last two boards have been from them. I voted for Heavy though.
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Can Sleep be included in the voting?
I will offer a webstore discount for anyone looking to participate, if we win.
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Hopps...man I really want to like hopps for so many reasons. Mostly because they are great skaters and good dudes. I have almost bought a deck, or some softgoods on a few occasions, but I never pull the trigger. I think it may have to do with the fact that their art direction is the type of "clean" that borders on boring. That barrier board is my favorite I've seen them release, and with more like that I'd prolly support.
I voted Snack again, but I got so much life left in this Northern Co. + a broken toe. I won't need another deck for at least a couple months...
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My Northern Co just arrived and I'm psyched.
To JAesop's post about woodshops...he does have a point. For instance, this Northern 8.25 is the exact same shape/mold as the Politic Extinction (South Central) I just finished riding. It just comes down to what brand you want to support and show love to. I wanted to specifically support Northern and I know it was pressed at South Central, the same as all the Politic boards I rode (which I am a HUGE fan of) so I knew I was going to most likely dig it.
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll11/82brewers/N4_zps18d1f801.jpg)
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will the new Heavy series be out?
Yup, they should be in next week. Doing a few shaped boards, and a 8.62 this time around.
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Can Sleep be included in the voting?
I will offer a webstore discount for anyone looking to participate, if we win.
of course it can be included sorry i didnt think of it before and its so late in the game but obviously if sleep doesnt win this round it will keep being on the poll until it does and then it will most likely keep getting put on after that too.
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sickkk. ive been wanting to get this one for a while?.is the discount for slap still going???
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t582/hairlessharris/6f853d1f-bb63-4d00-b8f2-d6bb26f7a01d_zps69de5d02.jpg)
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sickkk. ive been wanting to get this one for a while?.is the discount for slap still going???
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t582/hairlessharris/6f853d1f-bb63-4d00-b8f2-d6bb26f7a01d_zps69de5d02.jpg)
Yup, the Slap 15% off discount is permanent.
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love everything about this clip. especially love when brandi front lips and jahmal gets his back with a sick back lip on that ledge
HOPPS WELCOMES STEVE BRANDI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jW_0IQWOQg#)
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Is Whale Cock still around?
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Is Whale Cock still around?
i wish. i think the whole team was dave carnie and morrissey. i would rewatch that video over and over like crimson and clover. pretty sure carnie was over skating and wanted to be a food critic but didn't succeed so ended up back writing about skating [tangentially].
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will the new Heavy series be out?
Yup, they should be in next week. Doing a few shaped boards, and a 8.62 this time around.
Looking forward to checking out the new line. If you dont mind me asking, what's the length and wheelbase on a pennswood 8.62?
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i cast my vote for passport.
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When's the voting ending, 100 votes again? I voted for Hopps and even tho my scumco has lots of life left, it's really steep and I can probably afford to get a new deck soon. And would be down to. I'm not saying I don't like my scumco, I actually like it a lot and wouldn't mind having it as a backup, but I think i should have got the silver spoon concave.
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My loyalty lies with heavy wheels, sorry October.
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When's the voting ending, 100 votes again? I voted for Hopps and even tho my scumco has lots of life left, it's really steep and I can probably afford to get a new deck soon. And would be down to. I'm not saying I don't like my scumco, I actually like it a lot and wouldn't mind having it as a backup, but I think i should have got the silver spoon concave.
Just 6 more votes and Im the same way i think as i get older i just get too picky about how my board should feel and even if its a board i like and it has life let i have no problem shelving it for a new one.
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So hopps wins! which i have to say i am really excited about cant wait to go pick one up.
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Here's a picture of the one I'm riding now from when I set it up a few weeks ago. It's 8.5 inches wide.
(http://i57.tinypic.com/rkzkb5.png)
The boards are good, super strong and last a long time. On this particular board the concave is flat, but on the winged H board that I had before, it was pretty steep. So the concaves do vary from board to board.
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Sweet. Voted Hopps, set up a new board 2 weeks ago but gonna pick up a Hopps sooner rather than later and set it up when I feel it's necessary.
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Here's a picture of the one I'm riding now from when I set it up a few weeks ago. It's 8.5 inches wide.
The boards are good, super strong and last a long time. On this particular board the concave is flat, but on the winged H board that I had before, it was pretty steep. So the concaves do vary from board to board.
Someone said on here (a while ago now) that Hopps use the flattest mold available from Chapman, but that must of changed.
I'm keen to see what they bring out next. This series is rad:
(http://www.miaskateshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hopps-Skateboards-0293.jpg)
They vary the molds from series to series.
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"At this time, we are only accepting orders from residents that live in the U.S.A." :-\
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Here's a picture of the one I'm riding now from when I set it up a few weeks ago. It's 8.5 inches wide.
The boards are good, super strong and last a long time. On this particular board the concave is flat, but on the winged H board that I had before, it was pretty steep. So the concaves do vary from board to board.
Someone said on here (a while ago now) that Hopps use the flattest mold available from Chapman, but that must of changed.
I'm keen to see what they bring out next. This series is rad:
(http://www.miaskateshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hopps-Skateboards-0293.jpg)
"At this time, we are only accepting orders from residents that live in the U.S.A." :-\
if theres enough people asking for it i wouldnt be opposed to setting up a poll for the posters outside of the states for brands they can actually purchase if hopps isnt sold outside of america
I really wanted that board with ali on it
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Here's a picture of the one I'm riding now from when I set it up a few weeks ago. It's 8.5 inches wide.
The boards are good, super strong and last a long time. On this particular board the concave is flat, but on the winged H board that I had before, it was pretty steep. So the concaves do vary from board to board.
Someone said on here (a while ago now) that Hopps use the flattest mold available from Chapman, but that must of changed.
I'm keen to see what they bring out next. This series is rad:
(http://www.miaskateshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hopps-Skateboards-0293.jpg)
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"At this time, we are only accepting orders from residents that live in the U.S.A." :-\
if theres enough people asking for it i wouldnt be opposed to setting up a poll for the posters outside of the states for brands they can actually purchase if hopps isnt sold outside of america
I really wanted that board with ali on it
I had it a while ago. it was 8.3, Joel Meinholz board. It was the steeper concave.
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Here's a picture of the one I'm riding now from when I set it up a few weeks ago. It's 8.5 inches wide.
The boards are good, super strong and last a long time. On this particular board the concave is flat, but on the winged H board that I had before, it was pretty steep. So the concaves do vary from board to board.
Someone said on here (a while ago now) that Hopps use the flattest mold available from Chapman, but that must of changed.
I'm keen to see what they bring out next. This series is rad:
(http://www.miaskateshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hopps-Skateboards-0293.jpg)
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"At this time, we are only accepting orders from residents that live in the U.S.A." :-\
if theres enough people asking for it i wouldnt be opposed to setting up a poll for the posters outside of the states for brands they can actually purchase if hopps isnt sold outside of america
I really wanted that board with ali on it
I had it a while ago. it was 8.3, Joel Meinholz board. It was the steeper concave.
Ah that sucks thats to big for me these days
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"At this time, we are only accepting orders from residents that live in the U.S.A." :-\
Where are you?
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Hopps has UK distribution so any euro people could order from over here.
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you can get Hopps from the Palomino (http://www.thepalomino.com/products-page/hopps-boards/) in the UK
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Would be good to see The national skateboard co, and Landscape added to the list for the next round.
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Would be good to see The national skateboard co, and Landscape added to the list for the next round.
To be fair, it'd be best to put out companies that the majority of the people on here could get without paying insane shipping costs.
Yeah I suppose you've got a point. Might be worth doing a euro list like someone suggested earlier.
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"At this time, we are only accepting orders from residents that live in the U.S.A." :-\
Canada, Vancouver specifically. Hopps is apparently distributed by Ultimate over here, which sells to almost every skateshop, so hopefully it shoudn't be too difficult to get one. I don't think anyone here regularly stocks Hopps decks though. I will be checking my local shop soon to see if anyone around here might have any, or if they might be able to work something into an order for me.
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So heres what i want to do moving forward in this chapter: I think we should have the chapter last 6 weeks and then start the next vote, for the vote instead of having it last for 100 votes we will have the vote last for 7 days giving hopps another week making it 7 weeks in total and then at midnight (eastern time) on that 7th vote day we will close the vote and start the next chapter or round. cool?
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So heres what i want to do moving forward in this chapter: I think we should have the chapter last 6 weeks and then start the next vote, for the vote instead of having it last for 100 votes we will have the vote last for 7 days giving hopps another week making it 7 weeks in total and then at midnight (eastern time) on that 7th vote day we will close the vote and start the next chapter or round. cool?
Yeah sounds cool to me.
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if theres enough people asking for it i wouldnt be opposed to setting up a poll for the posters outside of the states for brands they can actually purchase if hopps isnt sold outside of america
This is a great Idea for the next round.
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I'm a big fan of Jahmal and all of his work, but unfortunately I don't like chapman wood. Maybe ill buy a shirt or something and pretend im participating.
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Anyone know when they are coming out with wider boards? Someone said a while back they where going to do a run with some "cruiser" style boards, would love to support.
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I couldn't find anything under an 8 and was bummed.....
Got the barrier board set up and will have the dreamer of dreams one set up in a week.....I'm on a different pace than you dudes....
Park life....
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I couldn't find anything under an 8 and was bummed.....
Got the barrier board set up and will have the dreamer of dreams one set up in a week.....I'm on a different pace than you dudes....
Park life....
some fowler boards are under 8 but ya good luck finding one. I like to ride an 8 but even those are hard to come by. you are lucky some of us are getting snow as i type this. I am so over new england weather :-\
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(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/jefchoy/Vancouver-20140329-00206_zps6c130f12.jpg) (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/jefchoy/media/Vancouver-20140329-00206_zps6c130f12.jpg.html)
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i remember someone on here talking about hopps releasing some new boards and new "lion concave"...anybody got anymore info on that? i been wanting to pick another one up soon.
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if theres enough people asking for it i wouldnt be opposed to setting up a poll for the posters outside of the states for brands they can actually purchase if hopps isnt sold outside of america
This is a great Idea for the next round.
Good thinking. I can only find one stockist in the UK and they only have 8s.
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Good thinking. I can only find one stockist in the UK and they only have 8s.
There's a few places that have em. What size are you after?
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(http://i.imgur.com/s0raTFRl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QFH9dLTl.jpg)
Went for it. Honestly, I wasn't overly stoked on this round at first, but the graphics look really striking in person. Pretty decent piece of wood as far as I can tell, too.
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Good thinking. I can only find one stockist in the UK and they only have 8s.
There's a few places that have em. What size are you after?
I like em skinny. 7.75?
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Good thinking. I can only find one stockist in the UK and they only have 8s.
There's a few places that have em. What size are you after?
Then I think you're out of luck 'cause I haven't seen any under 8 on the UK. Slam had some 7.875's a while back and the Palomino could order it but it might take a while. A got an 8" but I'm feeling the smaller boards these days.
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Anything under an 8 is going to be hard to attain with Hopps. Especially when the new spring shit drops, I don't think I saw one deck under an 8.125, Most were 8.25-8.5 and a handful of Shaped decks.
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Good thinking. I can only find one stockist in the UK and they only have 8s.
There's a few places that have em. What size are you after?
There's nothing under 8 in the current catalogue.
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Anything under an 8 is going to be hard to attain with Hopps. Especially when the new spring shit drops, I don't think I saw one deck under an 8.125, Most were 8.25-8.5 and a handful of Shaped decks.
whens that stuff sposed to drop? i wanna grab a deck and im in the market for a dope cruiser as well
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Good thinking. I can only find one stockist in the UK and they only have 8s.
There's a few places that have em. What size are you after?
Pish, will have to stick to my Magentas for now then.
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Believe beginning of April for the new HOPPS stuff, should hopefully be ready to ship any day now!
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Believe beginning of April for the new HOPPS stuff, should hopefully be ready to ship any day now!
nice, seasons will have them im guessing! now to choose between a polar or a hopps...
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Can you add Transportation unit for the next round? Really want to try one, and just seen you can get them in the UK now.
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not riding one, but i have a jahmal williams pro board on my wall. i can't find the graphic though. maybe a super early one? it's an amazon chilling in the jungle with a tiger behind her and a giant snake on a chain. the spots on the snake form letters that say jahmal williams. hopps circle logo on the nose. anyone seen this board? maybe it was just a sample... got it all warped as a wallhanger hand me down by a dude who's shop also sells hopps.
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(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg)
http://seasonsskateshop.bigcartel.com
Shit is looking so good.
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http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg)
http://seasonsskateshop.bigcartel.com
Shit is looking so good.
Would any of the new boards happen to be a Steve Brandi pro model?
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I had kind of figured I would sit this round out, since I don't really need a board, but I stopped by my local shop today and they had this one on the wall. I couldn't help myself. Won't be setting it up for awhile, but so stoked on it!
(http://images.cdn.bigcartel.com/bigcartel/product_images/125281305/max_h-300+max_w-300/MEINHOLZPHOTOBOARD.jpg)
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That entire new Hopps line is outstanding and the soft goods look top notch too.
That 3 Board JW Artist/Abstract series is beautiful.
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The JW abstract boards are some of the most interesting graphics I've seen from them, and the full dipped black 8.125 90s shape looks pretty fucking perfect too.
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The JW abstract boards are some of the most interesting graphics I've seen from them, and the full dipped black 8.125 90s shape looks pretty fucking perfect too.
i wanna see a top shot so bad! seasons should start adding top shots as well
where are the pics of the softgoods?
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Damn they really dont put out anything smaller than an 8.125 :( Im stuck on 8.06
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http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg)
http://seasonsskateshop.bigcartel.com
Shit is looking so good.
Would any of the new boards happen to be a Steve Brandi pro model?
All one can do for now is pretend the Logo boards are Brandi Pro Models.
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http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg (http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/okcomputer23/image_zpsd5a74aea.jpeg)
http://seasonsskateshop.bigcartel.com
Shit is looking so good.
Would any of the new boards happen to be a Steve Brandi pro model?
Hopefully there will be one after Static 4 comes out, whenever that is. I guess Jerry Fowler retired?
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Jerry is the best! ;D
Those Shaped boards are pretty awesome, The 80's shape is pretty 80's and Doesn't have much of a nose at all.
As for the new concaves, they look really sick.
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Jerry is the best! ;D
Those Shaped boards are pretty awesome, The 80's shape is pretty 80's and Doesn't have much of a nose at all.
As for the new concaves, they look really sick.
whats that 90's shape like yo?!
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Jerry is the best! ;D
Those Shaped boards are pretty awesome, The 80's shape is pretty 80's and Doesn't have much of a nose at all.
As for the new concaves, they look really sick.
whats that 90's shape like yo?!
Pretty much the 80's shape just an Inch longer and has a nose.
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why is the new hopps season in at seasons and not toa? I would just buy it off the seasons site if it wasnt 10 dollars for shipping and orchard doesnt have any hopps in 8.125.
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why is the new hopps season in at seasons and not toa? I would just buy it off the seasons site if it wasnt 10 dollars for shipping and orchard doesnt have any hopps in 8.125.
Boards cost a lot of money for shops, $10 is pretty cheap for shipping considering that profit margins are minimal at best and they give you grip and extra goodies with it.
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i get that but i dont live far enough away from new york to justify spending the extra ten bucks
morty? morty? dont tell me you focused, where did you go?
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i get that but i dont live far enough away from new york to justify spending the extra ten bucks
morty? morty? dont tell me you focused, where did you go?
beerkeg pegleg typed hurtful words so he quit. prolly he'll come back. they all seem to.
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i get that but i dont live far enough away from new york to justify spending the extra ten bucks
morty? morty? dont tell me you focused, where did you go?
True I'm still waiting for the 4th or 5th incarnation of dask8dood to appear just long enough for someone to call him out on being a shitty rapper which will make him drop a few bars, say fuck it and focus again
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i get that but i dont live far enough away from new york to justify spending the extra ten bucks
morty? morty? dont tell me you focused, where did you go?
True I'm still waiting for the 4th or 5th incarnation of dask8dood to appear just long enough for someone to call him out on being a shitty rapper which will make him drop a few bars, say fuck it and focus again
i'd respect him more if he doesn't come back but he's prolly the worst slap recidivist of all.
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Seasons isn't free grip free ship on decks anymore? Swear they were last year around this time but my memory could deceive. Seemed like there was very little money to be made that way. Mighta been a special promo too...
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Seasons isn't free grip free ship on decks anymore? Swear they were last year around this time but my memory could deceive. Seemed like there was very little money to be made that way. Mighta been a special promo too...
its 5 bucks extra, but its worth it seasons is the best shop and theyll give you mob ;D
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Just moved so decided to hang this one.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/Mobile%20Uploads/6A64C51D-AE04-4DF8-8E24-D6FAFB742497_zpsxy9wefj6.jpg)
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What I like: graphics....board seems super solid..shape is clean....concave is deep....I know it'll last forever and not sog out. Chapman is made in the USA which is a selling point for me.
What I don't like : prefer something below an 8...felt tankish and heavy.....If you rode this with 54s and regular Indys it would weigh a ton.
The other thing I noticed was the nose and tail are steep and long but not as scoopy as most boards.
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the new lion logo hopps hat is sick
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My board was at least a season ago....excited to see how the new ones look....Hopefully they'll squeeze in an under 8 ...
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Grabbed one of the abstract series decks yesterday. The Polar I'm on should be done in about a week. The new concave on the Hopps looks great and I really like the shape. I'm really excited to set it up.
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The spring artist series decks are a more mellow concave
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/j8hzic.jpg)
Been finding a little more time to skate now that finals are almost over so i decided to set up a new one. Ill probably upload another pic when its good and worn in.
Edit: I just realized that we are well past the 6 weeks for this round. should we start the next round? are you all still interested? is this thing on?
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/j8hzic.jpg)
Been finding a little more time to skate now that finals are almost over so i decided to set up a new one. Ill probably upload another pic when its good and worn in.
Edit: I just realized that we are well past the 6 weeks for this round. should we start the next round? are you all still interested? is this thing on?
I've bought one but haven't set it up yet so it would be premature for me to start voting again.
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Edit: I just realized that we are well past the 6 weeks for this round. should we start the next round? are you all still interested? is this thing on?
I think people are interested, but it's been the wrong time of year - and hopps were a bit thin on the ground till the new stuff dropped. Hopefully things should start to pick up now. Maybe start the voting for the next round, but give it a little more time then the feedback can keep coming from those who've bought hopps.
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Keep it Hopps for a few more weeks is my vote.
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I've had two sessions on the abstract series deck so far and I'm really starting to like it. It took me a minute to adjust because the nose/tail are a bit more mellow than the generator boards i've been riding but the deck has a really nice snap to it. So far so good.
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New Hopps now at The Palomino for those in the UK that are interested
http://www.thepalomino.com/products-page/hopps-boards/ (http://www.thepalomino.com/products-page/hopps-boards/)
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It just struck me guys but, in the Instagram clip of Steve Berra actually skating he's riding a Hopps board. Do you think he's part of the Slap Board Buyers Club? Come out and tell us who you are Steve.
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It just struck me guys but, in the Instagram clip of Steve Berra actually skating he's riding a Hopps board. Do you think he's part of the Slap Board Buyers Club? Come out and tell us who you are Steve.
it is I steve berra the one who started this beloved club, the man behind it all. its ok worship me for i am your father
nan nanny poo poo Iii tricked you... into liking me... steve berra
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Berra riding a HOPPS is definitely a sign for voting on a new brand.
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Berra Bieber riding a HOPPS is definitely a sign for voting on a new brand.
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Berra Bieber riding a HOPPS is definitely a sign for voting on a new brand.
Saw that and thought the same thing.
shout out some boards you all want to see on the poll and we can get this thing going. I think it would be nice to see some bigger name board brands that might be struggling i mean with all of these big names starting to go under it almost seems right, people would have thought i was crazy if i suggested putting AWS on the list and look what happened, I did put habitat on one poll and even though the word is that they are going to make it out of this DNA disaster they could probably use some support... not that we offer all that much support but you know what i mean.
anyways like i said call out some board brands and ill get a poll going.
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Organika and Heroin.
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Bodega, Tasty
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LURK VILLE
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Heavy or Sausage
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http://www.surpriseskateboards.com/the-friend-ship-1.html (http://www.surpriseskateboards.com/the-friend-ship-1.html)
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SEND HELP the name says it all, guessing they need it
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Roger skateboards would be cool
http://www.rogerskateboards.com/ (http://www.rogerskateboards.com/)
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LURK VILLE
Been on a Dolan Stearns youtube bender for a few days, solid looking graphics and good dudes
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snack
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I haven't even set up my Hopps board! Was going to do it but a cold combined with rain put a stop on that. Send Help would be good, pity Bianca Chandon doesn't seem to produce enough boards for thisweekend that would like to ride them.
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Been on a Dolan Stearns youtube bender for a few days, solid looking graphics and good dudes
Brendan Keaveny kills it too
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Been on a Dolan Stearns youtube bender for a few days, solid looking graphics and good dudes
The ollie Japan air Stearns does over the parking lot gap in Meet The Lurkers is one of the best things I've ever seen in my entire life. That whole part is outrageous.
As for the board vote, I'll go with Northern Co, Politic or Sleep. Northern Co looks like they're completely out of boards at the moment tho. Sleep has a brand new line out, Politic has some new stuff dropping in the coming weeks which I'm pretty psyched to see.
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My next board is going to be a Palace or Isle, so we should all vote for them.
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just purchased my second magenta deck...so good. ;D
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I'm down for this but most boards mentioned aren't available in the UK, so I'm on a Magenta now about to chnage to an Isle and I have my next Magenta gripped
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Isle
WKND
Darkroom
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Cliche doesn't seem to get much love on here so maybe they could go on the list. Along with transportation unit and maybe palace. Even though you can't get em in the UK I'd like to see WE win.
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Cliche doesn't seem to get much love on here so maybe they could go on the list. Along with transportation unit and maybe palace. Even though you can't get em in the UK I'd like to see WE win.
Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't Cliche made by the same folks as Almost? they're not really skater owned or anything small.
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You're not wrong, Dwindle owned but seen as waltercronkite suggested we throw out some bigger names I thought this would be a good one.
Jeremy and Al still run things over at cliche as far as I'm aware, and Boyle at Dwindle. it's only when you get above this that the skater involvement rapidly declines.
There's plenty of small euro brands I could call out, though I thought it would probably be pointless and those in the US wouldn't be able to get them without heavy postage fees.
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transportation unit
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Wish Science had state-side distribution.
Other than that:
Snack
Evisen
Sleep
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Isle
WKND
Darkroom
ordered one today
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How about Slave? Just watched The Frecks vid. It's still a small company with solid roots. And unfortunately it seems like they probably could use a little help right about now.
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My local shop doesn't carry many smaller brands and to be honest I just personally don't want to support them (the shop). If people could provide links to how to get some of this shit I'd really appreciate it.
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not me purchasing these for myself, but for my shop ive recently ordered:
send help
blood wizard
lifeblood
the friendship
hopps
isle
polar
studio
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My local shop doesn't carry many smaller brands and to be honest I just personally don't want to support them (the shop). If people could provide links to how to get some of this shit I'd really appreciate it.
These three are all really good:
http://www.laborskateshop.com (http://www.laborskateshop.com)
http://www.atlasskateboarding.com (http://www.atlasskateboarding.com)
http://www.pedestrianskate.com (http://www.pedestrianskate.com)
SPOT also has some Hopps, Magenta, Polar, Isle and Traffic boards.
I voted for Politic. I don't think I want to skate anything that isn't South Central now.
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Whats happened to Western Edition?
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Whats happened to Western Edition?
Yeah they were going to get my vote.
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I went cliche this time, hopefully see Western Edition and Transportation unit on the list for next time.
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I went cliche this time, hopefully see Western Edition and Transportation unit on the list for next time.
I voted Cliche as well, mainly because I want to ride a board with Lucas Puig written on it but also because they are ?15 cheaper than most other decks.
Edit: also because shipping a Heavy board would cost a ton to the UK but I'd be happy if Heavy got it.
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Yeah friend of mine has a shop and appears the US brands are taking a real hit in the uk at present
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Shit just seen the summer Heroin drop and it's sick. Wish I'd gone for them now.
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Sorry dudes the list of brands to put on the poll is getting really long i thought i got them all, i will have to make it up to you next time.
I went with All I Need just because the new bedford scene is really cool and i like all the dudes involved, but i wouldnt mind seeing politic win either.
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Heavy always gives slap members a discount, and I want to support October and Ayejay, so I'm voting Heavy again.
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coda?
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coda?
coda is sick i put them on the poll last time and i dont think they got a vote, but i would have loved for coda or more importantly fancy lad to win
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I really think it would be worthwhile doing an euro list. I don't mind doing it if people are interested?
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Sorry dudes the list of brands to put on the poll is getting really long i thought i got them all, i will have to make it up to you next time.
I went with All I Need just because the new bedford scene is really cool and i like all the dudes involved, but i wouldnt mind seeing politic win either.
Saw someone at the park a few days ago break one skating flat the second day he had it, so good luck with that.
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the fabo les board I'm skating right now is probably the best board I've ever had, also I've been asked about it 100x more then any other board. I don't think they have any for sale right now though
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Sorry dudes the list of brands to put on the poll is getting really long i thought i got them all, i will have to make it up to you next time.
I went with All I Need just because the new bedford scene is really cool and i like all the dudes involved, but i wouldnt mind seeing politic win either.
are you talking about politic or all i need because all i need uses chapman wood which we all know is good and doesnt politic use south central also good so either way it was probably a defect
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what boards got wider noses?
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Sorry dudes the list of brands to put on the poll is getting really long i thought i got them all, i will have to make it up to you next time.
I went with All I Need just because the new bedford scene is really cool and i like all the dudes involved, but i wouldnt mind seeing politic win either.
are you talking about politic or all i need because all i need uses chapman wood which we all know is good and doesnt politic use south central also good so either way it was probably a defect
Talking about AIN. I would guess it's a defect to, but be careful for all of us here on the internet
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what boards got wider noses?
Heroin
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lurkville is on their twice....
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lurkville is on their twice....
SHIT BALLS!
let the record show that lurkville has 7 votes at the moment.
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what boards got wider noses?
Heroin
looks like I'm voting for that then, wood is also reliable (bareback)
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New heroin looks good. Fuck. New everything looks good. I just wanna buy skateboards.
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New everything looks good. I just wanna buy skateboards.
This. Well said Satch.
I haven't voted yet, I just can't decide. I would cast my vote for Northern (again). I still have one Northern deck on backup here to set up but I don't think they have any boards in stock at the moment. If they would 'win' this round it would be tough for people to buy. I think Labor and Seasons may be out too.
Also, as much as I love everything about Organika as a company and I have supported them to the fullest over the years (both soft goods and hard goods) I just can't get fully down with Kayo board shapes anymore. Odd dimensions. The 8.25 board has about a 5 inch tail. It's the weirdest damn thing.
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Fuck, I don't get how you guys get super tech with all the shapes and whatnot. I'll get whatever, and usually if it feels weird I'll just get used to it. But I typically ride boards for like 3-4 months so maybe thats why
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i think we are going to need to lessen the amount of votes next round.
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i just like throwing local brands in this and hope it gets them support but because EB doesn't sell bodega, my dude from Tasty is out west and they sold out of fancy lad decks i ended up w/ a hopps today. i'm frugal so i didn't put it together yet but i wonder if this damn thread didn't make me buy it subliminally? oh well, jahmal's rad. like i told the cops today 'keep it movin'.
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2 lurkvilles no fancy lad.
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2 lurkvilles no fancy lad.
let the record re show that lurkville is now tied for the lead with heavy.
I usually go by what everyone nominates sometimes i nominate just a few of my own like last time i put in fancy lad, Coda and maybe traffic but fancy lad and coda didnt get any votes and nobody nominated them this time so i left all three off but I love fancy lad, they are one of my favorite things about boston skateboarding and skateboarding in general.
I also did this poll right after all of my finals and final projects ended and was very tired. (are any of these excuses working lol).
Ill put fancy ladd on twice next time ;)
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I kind of hope Heroin wins. They have a whole week of video parts going up at the skateboard mag for free and they have all kicked ass.
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i think we are going to need to lessen the amount of votes next round.
Or half the number of choices.
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Is this still happening?
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So this is my last ditch effort for this thing, I took the 5 board brands with the most votes from the poll and started over, so first board brand to get 5 votes wins.
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Can't vote. Politic though.
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Can't vote. Politic though.
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Can't vote. Northern though. They re-upping on boards next week.
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I gave in and got a lurkville. You should too.
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glad Heavy won.
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I gave in and got a lurkville. You should too.
They're good boards and good people.
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im sorry i dont know why people couldnt vote, thats weird
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#TeamPolar
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im sorry i dont know why people couldnt vote, thats weird
I voted last night when Heavy was in the lead.
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Pretty sure the poll closed as soon as Heavy hit 5.
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Pretty sure the poll closed as soon as Heavy hit 5.
it did. I checked before i went to bed and heavy was at 5 already so i locked the vote and passed out. So i guess i do know why you guys couldnt vote. Im sorry i've had 3 days off all month and ive been out of it all week
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Soooo... Anyone get a Heavy?
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Yeah it all went quiet on here. No Heavy in the UK so I'm going to sit this one out but come on guys show some love.
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i got a traffic. first time i've contributed to ricky o since kastel and illuminati. glad i could even get that, i been hollerin at EB about traffic for a yr. they never re-ordered fancy lad and they're an hour away.
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Not on the list but I'm getting coakleys board when it arrives at the shop.
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Soooo... Anyone get a Heavy?
I did. I like it, nice and crisp.
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Not really following your programme but skating a Scum Co and Son at the moment. Decent shape and the wood seems good enough.
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#TeamPolar
I just picked up 2 Pontus Pro boards and i'm trying to figure which shape they are because i can't seem to find the label that would tell me which they are.
I got this - http://assets2.routeone.co.uk/media/productimages/x/00/10/001013205.jpg (http://assets2.routeone.co.uk/media/productimages/x/00/10/001013205.jpg)
and this - http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0027/9092/products/polarwalter_grande.jpg?v=1406550652 (http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0027/9092/products/polarwalter_grande.jpg?v=1406550652)
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I just picked up 2 Pontus Pro boards and i'm trying to figure which shape they are because i can't seem to find the label that would tell me which they are.
I got this - http://assets2.routeone.co.uk/media/productimages/x/00/10/001013205.jpg (http://assets2.routeone.co.uk/media/productimages/x/00/10/001013205.jpg)
and this - http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0027/9092/products/polarwalter_grande.jpg?v=1406550652 (http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0027/9092/products/polarwalter_grande.jpg?v=1406550652)
If they have a square tail or the board tapers, there will be a sticker on the top ply of the board, within the front tuck holes telling you the dimensions and the name of the shape. If they are standard popsicle sticks, I don't think there is such an indicative sticker.
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My assessment of the square tail shapes:
P3 is 8.375at the widest. The tail is closer to an 8.25 before it rounds out
P1 is 8.75 at the widest. The tail is around an 8.5 before it rounds out
P5 is 8.625 pretty much all the way down
I personally prefer the p3 because the narrower tail makes is easy to scoop tricks but the bigger nose gives you more room to flick. Can't speak for the other shapes, but P3 has a good balanced concave.
here's a chart
(http://images.cdn.bigcartel.com/bigcartel/product_images/141340381/max_h-1000+max_w-1000/Screen_Shot_2014-07-27_at_5.29.30_PM.png)
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What happened to this shit?
I thought it was pretty RAD that people were ready to back some different smaller companies.
It even inspired me to try out a Scum co and a Polar.
And then it all went to shit ???
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Every company chosen wasn't exactly easy to come by. I'd rather support my local shop than some random company from the other side of the country.
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Every company chosen wasn't exactly easy to come by. I'd rather support my local shop than some random company from the other side of the country.
Pretty much this. Hard to come by most of these boards in the UK. Just stuck to Magenta and Isle boards for the time being.
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Every company chosen wasn't exactly easy to come by. I'd rather support my local shop than some random company from the other side of the country.
Fair enough, you can't really order a board for way more cash or ship from the US cheaply (particularly to the UK, those fuckers hit you for 20+% at your door).
I liked the idea though. Would be good if it could be revitalised.
What press are Magenta again? Their graphics have been catching my eye lately...
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I'm skating an Isle right now, good wood, and aging really well. Will repeat, love their art direction. They are doing their own shit and I like it.
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Every company chosen wasn't exactly easy to come by. I'd rather support my local shop than some random company from the other side of the country.
Fair enough, you can't really order a board for way more cash or ship from the US cheaply (particularly to the UK, those fuckers hit you for 20+% at your door).
I liked the idea though. Would be good if it could be revitalised.
What press are Magenta again? Their graphics have been catching my eye lately...
Magenta are generator wood, same as Deluxe, Kayo etc.
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Every company chosen wasn't exactly easy to come by. I'd rather support my local shop than some random company from the other side of the country.
Fair enough, you can't really order a board for way more cash or ship from the US cheaply (particularly to the UK, those fuckers hit you for 20+% at your door).
I liked the idea though. Would be good if it could be revitalised.
What press are Magenta again? Their graphics have been catching my eye lately...
Cheers, I thought they were but got confused. *The Magenta deck I was looking at has a Made in the USA sticker on the top, I thought Generator was Mexico?!?
Are Hopps Chapman?
I need to order a couple of boards from the states.
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Every company chosen wasn't exactly easy to come by. I'd rather support my local shop than some random company from the other side of the country.
Fair enough, you can't really order a board for way more cash or ship from the US cheaply (particularly to the UK, those fuckers hit you for 20+% at your door).
I liked the idea though. Would be good if it could be revitalised.
What press are Magenta again? Their graphics have been catching my eye lately...
Cheers, I thought they were but got confused. *The Magenta deck I was looking at has a Made in the USA sticker on the top, I thought Generator was Mexico?!?
Are Hopps Chapman?
I need to order a couple of boards from the states.
Yes. Really great quality.
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Hey everyone,
Im sorry I never explained why i abandoned this thread, so i will try to do that now and maybe we could even figure out a way to revamp the idea and make it work. First off, I would like to say that in the beginning I started this thread to get people to talk about and skate some lesser known but still quality skateboard companies. I wanted people to realize there were quality boards out there and maybe get people to support some cool companies that are truly by skateboarders for us. I started to see some problems with my idea not to long after the scumco "round" had finished. People really supported scumco in this thread when they won and with it being winter and not to many people really going through boards like they would during the other seasons, i saw hope for the thread. But after the scumco round i started to see more involvement in the voting process and less and less involvement in the actual purchasing and reviewing of the winning companies. I realized that people from different countries probably had no shot at getting their hands on the boards and also that a lot of peoples home skate shops might not even stock the companies boards and those are two big problems. Also i started feeling less freedom when i was buying new boards and that was really annoying to me, to not have the freedom to ride whatever i wanted was a hard thing to overcome. Also and maybe the deciding nail in the coffin for me and this thread was that bigger companies i really respect that are also skaterowned have been hanging on by a thread and going broke over the recent influx of new skateboard brands. So i had to ask myself what would i miss more, brands like habitat or brands like magenta or scumco and to me magentas videos are cool but they do not have the same impact on me that habitat or aws or black labels have had on me and for that im having a hard time letting the recent influx of new companies take over the companies i grew up loving and wanting around forever.
Anyways if anyone has any ideas on how to revamp this idea and make it work better than it has been i am all for it. Maybe we could pick a couple of winners, like two lesser known companies one thats more easily accessible in europe and one that might not be and a bigger company that might need our support now more than ever such as an organika or a habitat or a label. let me know and thanks! :)
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its funny people post in this thread more when i dont... you can probably unsticky this thread
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So after watching Zero's new chapter of No Cash Value I thought of this thread. I don't really know if it's something worth bringing back because the organization of it sort of feel apart, but it's a thought. Idk I'm just stoked on Zero right now (not sure how long that'll last) and they could probably use some support. I'm also not the one who started this thread in the first place, so I really have no power here.