Cult of the Huffer

[bombsaway86]

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anyone have clips/vids of cards skating a huffer shape?
most of the footage ive seen of his is on sub 8 boards

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My understanding is the huffer shape came post injury. I think cardiel in his prime was mostly riding like 7.5 or 7.6. I read somewhere once about cardiel talking up his love of Indy 129s. So he was mostly  on tiny boards

I could very easily be wrong, but I think it was more the throwback to the era and board shape above, around 1992 and that egg shaped in between board from the change over period when things went from fairly normal 1990-1991 square boards through to 1993-1994 rounded popsicle boards.

Someone posted his shifty ollie in the egg thread, so other stuff from that era is always rad to see.

This might be the best video to show the board shape, though I am sure there are others:

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You are correct, the shape is a 1992 throwback, the same year he was crowned SOTY

[Mbrimson88]

Any idea why this Cardiel is priced so high? Just a sign of decks (shaped in particular) getting more spendy?

I know DLX boards in anything over 8.6 went up a while back, but the new boards out are even more again.

BBS has definitely upped the cost of wider boards, along with normal board prices which means everything in the 9+ variety is going to be more.

Looking at the Black Label store, which I would consider a pretty good indication of board prices, both the Elijah and Cardiel boards are $74.95 but the normal 8.5 popsicle shaped boards are still $64.95 with some of the older wider boards $69.95 or so.


https://blacklabelskates.bigcartel.com/category/decks



So Cal has 4th July sale at the moment, so only $67.96 with a regular price of $79.95


https://socalskateshop.com/Black-Label-John-Cardiel-SNUFF-1991-Shaped-Re-Issue-Deck-Green-Stripe-9-25x32-25.html

[Frank and Fred]

I took one for the team and ordered one.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

I took one for the team and ordered one.

Thank you for your service. I just can’t justify it right now.

[Ok]

I’m committed to skating just 8s, but my goodness, that new Cardiel board…the graphic, shape, and proposed setup with 151s and lil smokies. Sounds like an awesome time.

[LebowskisRug]

149 or 159 with these best?

[Frank and Fred]

With Huffers? Cult members have successfully used everything from 8.5" axles to 9.125" axles.

My truck preferences with Huffers is as follows:

Ace AF1 60s
Ace Classic 55s
Af1 66s
Thunder 151
Indy 159

The Cardiel looks to be the slightest bit wider, so that might factor in. I'm tempted to set it up with 151s and some smallish Tablets/ Lil smokies...

[BartHarleyJarvis]

I prefer 149s, but I am in the minority. For me, a slightly narrower truck helps it as an all around board, easier to flip. 8.75" axle may be the sweet spot though..

[sharkin]

I bought the black label snuffer and plan to set it up with 159s.
Last huffer I set up with 169s but im hitting a groove with my 159s and I want to keep riding them.

[Mbrimson88]

I bought the black label snuffer and plan to set it up with 159s.
Last huffer I set up with 169s but im hitting a groove with my 159s and I want to keep riding them.

SNUFFER?!?!?!?

Damn that has got a ring to it doesn't it?!??

[Thebird]

Wow, this thread is awesome.  I read through every page and just got my first Huffer yesterday.  The only trucks I had to fit this were some Indy 159s, so I threw them on.  I have Thunders on all of my normal boards, but I am thinking a set of 151s may kick the wheelbase out a little too far.  Has anyone tried Royals on the Huffer yet?  I've got a set of 144s.  I'm thinking some 159s on this may be fun.  Just wanted to see if anyone had any feedback for that combo yet.  Thanks.

[art hellman]

I'm thinking some 159s on this may be fun.  Just wanted to see if anyone had any feedback for that combo yet.  Thanks.

Indy 159s are perfect on the Huffer. 

[Thebird]

Really curious about how the Royal 159s pair if anyone has any experience with them on this board.  I'm thinking they may really work for flip tricks but you can still get that surfy turn that works so well on this deck.

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I'm thinking some 159s on this may be fun.  Just wanted to see if anyone had any feedback for that combo yet.  Thanks.

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Indy 159s are perfect on the Huffer.

I've been thinking about pairing Ace 60s with my Huffer but I want to wear down these 66s first. This board is super fun.

[spanyard]

I'm in love with the looks of the Huffer's shape.

But.... I need AH to make a Puffer, that is, a Huffer with smaller dims on the wheelbase, no bigger than 14.25.

14.75? That's a goddamn longboard.  Nice Sector-9 lookin' setups, everybody!

Calling DLX guy to the thread.

[Frank and Fred]

That would be the Brown Bobmer. Just shy of 9" with a 14.25" wheelbase. It actually has more of Phawt Shape than a Huffer. Rails aren't eggy enough and tail shape is wrong... but its close enough...



In saying that, the beauty of the Huffer is, despite the long Wb and hefty width, there is something magical going on proportion wise, in that it skates like a much smaller board... ask any Cult of the Huffer adherent.

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So I decided to change my af 66s to classic 55s and actually liked it way more now. I'm not saying I didn't like it with af1s but I prefer the classics with Huffer. They make the overall ride feel better for me. I also found that I liked the grind smoother too.

[FatGuy92]

So I decided to change my af 66s to classic 55s and actually liked it way more now. I'm not saying I didn't like it with af1s but I prefer the classics with Huffer. They make the overall ride feel better for me. I also found that I liked the grind smoother too.

If you don't mind me asking, what specifically do you like about the classics? I was going to treat myself to a Xmas complete curb setup and was torn between classics and af1s.

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So I decided to change my af 66s to classic 55s and actually liked it way more now. I'm not saying I didn't like it with af1s but I prefer the classics with Huffer. They make the overall ride feel better for me. I also found that I liked the grind smoother too.

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If you don't mind me asking, what specifically do you like about the classics? I was going to treat myself to a Xmas complete curb setup and was torn between classics and af1s.

I specifically enjoy how classics shrink wheelbase and that works well with longer decks, at least for me. Huffer having that 14.75" wb, classics make that deck feel very nimble. I also like the smoother grind because the hangers are softer metal than af1s. That also means it wears out faster. Classics are also slightly lighter. I haven't had any big issues with my classics except one kingpin loosening once but Ace covered that and sent me a new pair of trucks. I still believe af1s are the more quality truck out of these.

[hobochimp]

55 classics on the huffer is pretty godly imo. I don’t even have risers on mine with 58 mm wheels. Thing flips weirdly well too

[shpongle]

Does anybody have a picture they could post of the cream/white colored huffer? Would like to see it as a setup.

[big_kev_215]

Does anybody have a picture they could post of the cream/white colored huffer? Would like to see it as a setup.

This one?

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Does anybody have a picture they could post of the cream/white colored huffer? Would like to see it as a setup.

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This one?

That's the perfect one if you ask me.

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55 classics on the huffer is pretty godly imo. I don’t even have risers on mine with 58 mm wheels. Thing flips weirdly well too

Wow, that's kinda sick. I put risers on mine and have 56mm wheels. How loose/tight do you like your trucks?

[shpongle]

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Does anybody have a picture they could post of the cream/white colored huffer? Would like to see it as a setup.

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This one?

Wow, yup. Yes. This is the one. This is the most beautiful one. Thank you for dem pics.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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Does anybody have a picture they could post of the cream/white colored huffer? Would like to see it as a setup.

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This one?

What a beauty. So dope.

[spanyard]

Damn alright, I just ordered one.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

Damn alright, I just ordered one.

WELCOME TO THE CULT

[hobochimp]

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55 classics on the huffer is pretty godly imo. I don’t even have risers on mine with 58 mm wheels. Thing flips weirdly well too

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I’m usually a looser trucks rider but with my 55 classics I don’t think I’ve ever even touched the trucks out of stock tightness
Wow, that's kinda sick. I put risers on mine and have 56mm wheels. How loose/tight do you like your trucks?

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55 classics on the huffer is pretty godly imo. I don’t even have risers on mine with 58 mm wheels. Thing flips weirdly well too

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I’m usually a looser trucks rider but with my 55 classics I don’t think I’ve ever even touched the trucks out of stock tightness
Wow, that's kinda sick. I put risers on mine and have 56mm wheels. How loose/tight do you like your trucks?

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I took the kingpin nut off and tightened it back just so that it wont come out so I keep my trucks pretty loose. I might try them without risers at some point. With af1s I couldn't do it because I I got wheelbite much easier.

Damn alright, I just ordered one.

You've chosen the right path.