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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: FrozenIndustries on January 31, 2020, 01:43:36 PM
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A few people have mentioned wanting a catch-all thread for the 6'+ skater, and I know that finding shit that works can be kind of mad in an activity that kind of skews short. It'd be cool to share some gear recommendations and just reflect.
Height: 6'2.5"
Shoe size: 11.5
Skating since: 1996
Current setup(s):
Sausage 90s football (9.125"x32.625", 14.75"WB), 159s, 55 F4 classics
DOA standard concave (8.125"x31.75, 14.25"WB), 139s, 51mm F4 classics
Favorite tall(er) pro: BA
Regarding my setups, I always thought I needed to have a super long wheelbase but I've found recently that I learn new tricks way more easily on something shorter. That being said, once I take them to a longer WB I can generally do them faster and with more stability.
I also got to say, as a taller person I think finding pants that fit right is fucking hard. Like, too baggy=sails in the wind and too skinny=looking like a stork. I'm mad envious of shorter dudes who can rock baggy pants. I've been a big fan of the Levi's skate work pants when I can find them on sale.
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Height: 6 5 no shoes
Shoe size: 13
Setup: 8.25, 14.25wb, 32inch length (actually a hair under 32 I think). Venture 5.8 titaniums, 52mm 99a SML V-Cuts
7.5 zip zinger, Indy 139s on Ace baseplates, 56mm OJ keyframes.
Skating since: 2011
Fav tall pro: Sean Payne, Welsh
Regarding my setups, I always thought I needed to have a super long wheelbase but I've found recently that I learn new tricks way more easily on something shorter. That being said, once I take them to a longer WB I can generally do them faster and with more stability.
This was me 100%, and with some rare exceptions, it is so true. I went as far as 8.75x32.56x14.75 boards for a brief while but realised it was super clunky and too much effort. Its comfortable, but I think if you skate street, unless you're seriously struggling to land and roll away from anything then you're probably better off with something a little more compact.
I mostly skate flat, ledges and flatbars mostly so downsizing from what was usually 8.5x32.25x14.5 to shorter, slightly narrower setups whilst getting Ventures that maintain my effective wheelbase has made learning new tricks easier (though I did have to adjust my pop/timing for some tricks). Though if I skated more banks, gaps and transition more often I'd probably scale my setup up a tiny bit back to about what I had before. I sometimes do miss the additional stability and reduced likelihood of slipping out when doing some less consistent tricks going faster though. Also have to make sure I don't buy decks that have tapered nose and tails now because if they're not at least somewhat full then my foot drags too much on nose/tailslides.
Having a setup that feels way lighter also means you can skate longer without getting tired. I think the skinnier board has made me change up my technique when setting up for certain ledge tricks, it makes me have to set up on my toes more and drag ollies with just my forefoot as opposed to my whole foot and it seems to help my control/precision a lot for certain tricks (especially switch backside grinds/slides in particular for whatever reason).
As far as pants, XL Polar surf pants, 36x34 Polar 93 jeans amongst some other thrifted denim and RL Khakis have been doing me pretty good. The DC relaxed tapered denim in 36x34 or even 34x34 is pretty good too. True waist is a 34 ish but sizing up and running a belt definitely results in a better overall relaxed fit.
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I'm over 6' and wear size 12
I don't mind wide decks but my preferred size is 8.38", I hate long decks though. Under 32" with a 14.25 wb is cash.
I usually just buy pants 2 waist sizes too big in a loose fit then wear a belt.
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I'm over 6' and wear size 12
I don't mind wide decks but my preferred size is 8.38", I hate long decks though. Under 32" with a 14.25 wb is cash.
I usually just buy pants 2 waist sizes too big in a loose fit then wear a belt.
6'
size 11
Isle 8.38x32 14.25wb
Thunder 148 titanium
53/99 lock-ins
I usually skate in dickies 874 flex fit 38x32 - I sweat alot so I usually stay away from jeans.
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I'm over 6' and wear size 12
I don't mind wide decks but my preferred size is 8.38", I hate long decks though. Under 32" with a 14.25 wb is cash.
I usually just buy pants 2 waist sizes too big in a loose fit then wear a belt.
That is so wild to me. I can get down with a super short WB, but I love a long deck with lots of flat and consider a longer board more essential than a longer WB.
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Height: 6’5”
Shoes: 11.5
Skated since: 2000
Set Ups:
DOA 8.5x32x14.5 and Ace 55
Baker Tfunk 9.1x31.9x13.75 and Venture 5.8 (a hodgepodge of stuff lying around that actually feels great)
So I started skating again about two years ago. Skated several Crail G033 (8.5x32x14.25) with Thunders that first year. I love that shape, but I wasn’t crazy about Thunders. Sized up to an Anti Hero Blue Meanie with Ace 55s and I liked the longer WB/length a lot initially but as others have said, it all just got to be too much and made me get lazy. Been on this DOA shape for a while now with 55s and it’s very nice, but ever since I bought some Venture’s I’m eager to skate them full time. I have some 8.25’s with 14.25 WB lined up next to skate with Ventures. Again to echo others, the way a smaller board makes you get up on your toes is nice.
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6’1
11.5
220 lbs
Skating since 2000
I’ve got:
-skull skates 9.25, ace 55, 1/4 riser, spit 60mm f4
-doubles Ltd 9.1, ace 55, 1/8 riser, spit 58mm f4
-Dane 1, ace 66, 1/8 riser, 55mm f4
Skate usually in ctas or blazer gt low
I always wear stretch black jeans every day or sweatpants when I skate and that works for me
I do a bunch of stomach rolls and leg lifts before you step on the board to loosen the torso up and get crouched easier
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6'2 ish
Around 200 lbs
Shoe size 10.5
Skating since 1999
Current Setup: AWS 8 x 31.6 x 14.25 Venture Lo 5.25 50mm F4 Classics
I've been riding a ton of different stuff the last year or so but it's nice to see most of the taller people running the 14.25 WB. I'm finding this with the Ventures puts me at about 17.5 true WB and everything works. If I go much longer than this 360 flips go to shit.
I'm a board breaker, a deck will last me about 2 weeks and if the WB is too short it will last about 3 days to a week if I'm lucky. I love a 14 inch wheelbase deck but I'm pretty much guaranteed to break the tail off.
I've been riding mostly 8 inch boards lately and I like boards as close to 32 in length as I can get. I have had a couple 32.25 boards and it felt too long.
As for pants I like the Volcom stretch chinos the inseam is perfect I get them in a 34x34. The footprint chinos are also really nice 34x34 the baggy ones just don't put them in the dryer.
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I’m 6’2” I wear 11&half 12 depending on brand.
I prefer 8.25” to 8.38” widest is 9.5” smallest is an 8.1”.
I like a wider truck by a hair or two.
I get Dickies 34” 36”
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height: 6'5"
shoe size: 13
Current setup(s):
polar P8 shape (8.8"x31.875", 14.4"WB), 151 hollow lights, 52 now 49 F4 radial slim
antihero cardiel (9.18"x32.55, 14.38"WB), venture 6.1, 55mm mini hot juice
i ride 1/8 risers depending on how the deck feels without em
Favorite tall(er) pro: ishod? i think hes 6'2" or 3"?
my feet basically destined my switch to big boards. heres the lame and embarrassing part. i was the kid who watched x games and fuel tv like it was my dirty secret cause the local by my childhood house wasnt built until three years ago, and the kids my age rode bikes. pretty terrible environment to pick up skating and stick with it in hindsight, but anything "gnarly" was all my sorry ass preteenage heart wanted to do. got a 7.75 kryptonics for my 12th bday and something about it turned me off it, but i didnt know what exactly. before you ask, no, my mother didn't love me, i was an abused child. i learned how to ride+the basics, but me wearing size 11 or 12 at the time combined with the narrow walmart complete just wasnt working. when i snapped it, the shitty experience with the shitty board didnt make me want to replace it, deadass fuck walmart for that one. not too long after that, student athlete responsibilities came up and strictly controlled me and my time. i met my first friend who skated in high school and he let me ride his board when he wasnt practicing. it really bummed me out cause skating again was like seeing the only ex you still had something for, but i had to tell myself i was fully invested in my teams and to stay healthy. what really bums me out is that i waited to skate for basically no good reason. focused on sports, got good enough to get some colleges looking at me, went to one of those colleges, realized im not truly in love with the sport, ended up played for fun, found out what i want in life wont be achieved thru school, built up my resume, dropped out after 2.5 years to chase my dreams, got into my dream industry as a professional, unlawfully kicked out of my house without warning, living out of suitcases, 40k in debt due to broken promises, the angering truth about my family surfacing, the highs have been euphoric, and the lows try to break me. luckily i got back on board with my first "real"(no pun intended) setup right before shit got serious. skateboarding is really therapeutic and has kept me alive and out of prison in these less than ideal times. meet some good friends and people were more than willing to give me knowledge when they could. really wasted my time not getting back earlier to say the least. i will be posting a lil something about the all setups i owned cause compared to yall who got decades of experience, i only started skating the other day.
gear reccomendation: 8.38x31.9 14.38 wb ishod twin tail
i really loved this board but for more of the fact it was my first. i thought things would be awkward getting used to skating again, but it was almost like picking up where i left off. i feel like once you do any of the boardsports, the transition to another is way easier than people who ride for the first time. picked up this board because i wanted to be ishod so bad. we are both tall, black, lanky, and i watched his footage on repeat. i thought with a combination of that and me riding the exact same board he rides would magically make me better. still laugh at it to this day. terrible mindset for me in hindsight cause this setup felt so wrong i desperately searched to find something right.
it didnt take me long to remember that this was the hardest "sport" i "played" but it was obvious the setup wasnt for me. when it was time to practice ollies again, my feet hung over the rails like i was on a 2x4. my feet made it look like i was on a toy and my mind cant get over that mental block. cant take my skating serious on a toy, goes all the way back to my kryptonics days. the twin tail was really fucking weird. good for having two tails to razor down and not having to turn the board around, but the board looked shorter, and that was coming from me who hadnt skated in what felt like ages. also with the amount of reverts and powerslides i was doing for no good reason plus the fact that i sucked, the siamese shape didnt mean shit. round it out with heavy ass 144s that i overpaid for ($55 for standards, didnt know any better) and 54 mm spit classic formulas, i couldnt pop it for shit. monster truck setup. granted i didnt have the technique, but if you gave it to me now id flat out dislike it. wb was the only positive since i ride in that range today. learned how to hold manuals really well at this time. ended up losing this setup while high with the same high school friend who skated in central park. ill say it. weed positively does nothing good for my skating, except that one time. hope whoever found it on those big ass rocks liked it better than i did. very niche deck, super specific dims, nothing standard about this deck at all. i would have liked it better with thunders and smaller wheels but i didnt have the amount of shit i have now to work with. my next setup was the complete oppositie of this one. id recommend if you havent tried a TT and know the rest of your setup well.
reflection:
hope you dont mind if i just talk my shit a bit in these things, i try to hold on to my setups/decks until i cant no more and each one is like a different moment in my life. also, im really stoked to see the amount of obelisks that regularly post on slap, like our own little sub community cause it actually is lonely up here (6+). even though i cant physically see yall, i feel like we see eye to eye. i only have one close friend whos tall enough to talk about tall people problems with and as far as i know there isnt a thread like this anywhere else, so i hope its aight to use my reflection alternatively as well. like a bootleg support group
would like to think my fellow giants can really feel this but height really is a blessing and a curse. people look at you, towering over them and wonder how you could ever have any issues, let alone emotional ones. this something most guys deal with in general, but my tall brethren know its always: cool, calm, collected, stone faced every time. its expected. the few moments of public weakness ive displayed have always seem to confuse people. either people actually care about me breaking down or are just huddling around to see wilt chamberlain cry, very hard to tell. everyone comes to me all the time with their problems and as listening person with a respected opinion, i take on their issues. whenever i just have a terrible day, week, month and just have to reset what has built up inside, people just look at me like a crazy mess. i just dont get the right to feel and receive the same response, which is kinda shit. who can relate? who else has a tall people problem to add?
i know im not the say on what happens in this thread but id be pretty stoked if we could just talk about tall people shit here. slap is the only forum i feel my anonymity is worth more than a single sentence
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6'3 and size 13. I'd love something with the footspace of a 9 that still flips like an 8 but ride 8.25 cuz they are easy to find and match my trucks
Thinking about sizing up to 8.5-8.8 this spring but wonder if it's worth messing around with this kinda stuff so late in the game (30 years old)
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Great thread. Like reading about everyone’s height and set ups.
6’4” 200lbs
Size 12-13
Dane1 9.75-31.375-14.125/169 std/54mm oj keyframe
Enjoi 8.5-32.25-14.25/tensor atg/F4 conical 54mm
Haven’t ridden the 8.5” as much, don’t really have the best spots around me and it’s winter. Prefer the keyframes for cruising around low key and still being able to pop. And wanted to size up for stability and thinking the security of not wanting to eat shit if I had a bigger base.
Skated 98-05 or so hard to remember, teenage years, never progressed to tre flips or anything. No parks around us and really had to skate a manny pad and a parking curb. Sucked. Got back on a 6 months ago.
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6'4" here. Constantly changing my wheelbase and deck setup
As for pants, i started buying expensive, raw denim. Most overpriced raw denim has super long inseams that you're expected to get hemmed but I just don't hem them. Now I have a bunch of jeans with a 36in inseam and a 32 waist. which is super nice for my skinny tall ass.
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Oh favorite tall pro
Ben Schroeder
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Yo Off, stay up and don't get down on yourself for your time off the board. I had a couple points in my life when I wasn't skating much (or at all) for various reasons. It is really easy to think about it in negative terms, but from realizing how much you missed it a constant reminder that every day you get to roll is a blessing.
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Just jumped on my 8.5” deck w the tensor atg just in my basement stationary but was flipping it so much quicker and snappier than my Dane 1. Pretty obvious but it was less effort for sure and more consistent I guess the nose/flick. So many variables tho could’ve been harder wheels. These Nike Sb/ Jordan 1 low the flick is so nice.
Got my rethinking the 9”+ lifestyle.. not minding the Indy 169 though. but my local shop has a 8.8” I’m thinking of now. But those venture 6.1 would match up well with it ... it never ends.
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For a couple months I thought I liked deep concave. After skating a ton recently though I'm sure I don't like it. I think it's especially bad with vulcanized soles. Just too sticky. My board actually flicks slower than when I had an 8.5 that was ultra mellow shaped. I'm 6'2" and I feel too locked into my board with too much concave.
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Yo Off, stay up and don't get down on yourself for your time off the board. I had a couple points in my life when I wasn't skating much (or at all) for various reasons. It is really easy to think about it in negative terms, but from realizing how much you missed it a constant reminder that every day you get to roll is a blessing.
yeah thats a nice way to put it. weather isnt completely terrible but i dont do well in the cold with basically no body fat. once that cold hits me, i feel it in my bones and cant warm up for hours. might be some sort of condition. plus hands and feet so far from the heart get me cold quick. have some beat up gloves i skate with but really need to invest in some good socks. ill have to put that on my list
i need to start taking the short window in the day where its not complete dogshit and just stay out there as long as i can. getting broke off on the cold ass ground aint fun but im getting annoyed not skating just to wait for a decent day. its winter in the northeast, not sure why i think its gonna happen.
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Just jumped on my 8.5” deck w the tensor atg just in my basement stationary but was flipping it so much quicker and snappier than my Dane 1. Pretty obvious but it was less effort for sure and more consistent I guess the nose/flick. So many variables tho could’ve been harder wheels. These Nike Sb/ Jordan 1 low the flick is so nice.
Got my rethinking the 9”+ lifestyle.. not minding the Indy 169 though. but my local shop has a 8.8” I’m thinking of now. But those venture 6.1 would match up well with it ... it never ends.
the 8.5 has balanced dims for its size and its a popsicle. the dane shape is pretty funky and the nose is unconventionally short. i all the decks that size that i have kickflipped always have a floaty rotation and are hard to over flip. 8.5 with tensors will always be more controlled
do you have the 5.75s? im in bed with the stability of 8.75 trucks at the moment. i moved up to 151 from 149 and they feel night and day better to land on. feels like it gives more space and weigh the same as my 149s did. didnt like 8.5 trucks cause i was magic carpeting the shit out of them with 9.0 decks. it felt weird and unstable for me, and i recently sold those trucks.
tensor would be the only 8.5 truck id want to try cause lightness is the only thing id give up for stability at the moment (titanium 151 hopeful). this p8 that im on has really worked in my head that i can actually ride smaller decks. its listed at 8.8 but the taper at the tail really makes it a glorified 8.5 with more landing room imo. on the fence if i should try 5.75s with decks like this in the 8.75-8.8 range. never thought that size was heavy, but could really a difference on the setups agility. do you notice a drop in stability when sizing down trucks? have you tried your tensors on bigger decks?
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Not completely related but I sized down from 8.5 to 8 inch trucks on an 8.25 for about two weeks and it kinda fucked me up. Definitely had some benefits but overall threw me off a bit. I'd say going from 8.75 trucks to 8.5 would be fine though especially if you don't go over 8.75 in board width.
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The nose on the p8 looks nice and chubby. I like that and the tail shape. Kinda wish it didn’t taper as much and was a bit longer. 14.5” wb is good
Have not tried the 8.5” axle atg on a wider board. Rather not even mess w a hot rod scenario. Just on an 8.5” deck now. But certainly curious about the 151/6.1 size. Been fixing for the ventures but I’ve pumped the brakes.
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The nose on the p8 looks nice and chubby. I like that and the tail shape. Kinda wish it didn’t taper as much and was a bit longer. 14.5” wb is good
Have not tried the 8.5” axle atg on a wider board. Rather not even mess w a hot rod scenario. Just on an 8.5” deck now. But certainly curious about the 151/6.1 size. Been fixing for the ventures but I’ve pumped the brakes.
p8 has been a funny experience for me cause i wouldn't be interested in an 8.75 pop before this and i definitely won't ever buy and 8.5 pop. p8 is nimbler than any other big board i tried yet doesnt feel narrow with the taper. wb is closer to 14.38. the tail forces me to stay on my toes which i dont get on big popsicles that feel like super full decks. this sort of deck (party in the front, biz in the back) seems like my shit right now. stoked to try the 1991 and 1992 shapes that are in this format. a popsicle has to have perfect dims now for me to even be bothered these days.
i have the 6.1s but they got relegated to my cruiser quickly, my thunders blew them out of the water. i genuinely believe all the high praise for venture isnt associated with these trucks cause i just wasnt feeling it or seeing the results people were talking about. the people that give ventures high praise here are generally riding 5.0-5.8
these are utility trucks and did me no favors on my regular wheelbase decks
CONS
they made everything sluggish as fuck. 50 gram weight increase wasnt worth it. the "light in the front" feel wasnt there and anything rotational needed more effort than necessary. i definitely think 6.1 geometry would work better a if the truck was bit lower, but thats just a hunch. didnt bother with risers for this reason. the axle to axle wb being too long ruined a ton of shit, i could literally feel it. manual point is so precise and i have to basically lean back to the point of falling to hold manuals. dealbreaker for me. pop feel was too heavy, but probably weight related not geometry. had to change my technique to something alien which didnt feel worth my time. turn more linear than thunder, didnt like it. these sucked on small transition due to the lowered turn response. was running them a bit looser than stock
PROS
more stable landings due to axles being further. good if you are going in a straight line. these are great for bombing hills on my cruiser and can handle new york traffic once used to the turn. could probably get them to work well if i ride a 14.0 wb deck, but thats too drastic of a change just to get trucks that i dont favor to work
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I’m a significantly better skater now than I ever was in my teens because I can finally control this lanky mess of a body. One thing I haven’t smoothed out yet is my flat ground ollies. They have always been high but very jerky and abrupt, I really hate it. I realized yesterday that it’s all mental. Tall brain tricks me, they feel like I’m not getting any height so I over do it - all the motions are exaggerated. I can’t get my brain to not act like I’m in a high ollie contest. Then yesterday I realized I just just need to treat every flat ground ollie like I’m ollieing into a grind. That instantly changed everything.
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i'm 6'1, been skating since 2011
shoe size 9
8.5 x 32 x 14.38/44s/random ass bones wheels that are like 45mm bc i'm broke
fav tall skaters are reynolds, ishod, ba
i can't fuck with bigger wheelbases, maybe i could handle a 14.5 with aces but 14.25-38 works for me the best. back when i skated thunders i had one board with a 14.5 wheelbase and it felt awful, idk how you guys do it.
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I also got to say, as a taller person I think finding pants that fit right is fucking hard. Like, too baggy=sails in the wind and too skinny=looking like a stork. I'm mad envious of shorter dudes who can rock baggy pants.
sorry for double posting but this is the realest shit i've seen on this message board
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6 foot height (tall for a skater, not tall for the average German)
size 9 shoes
185 pounds
For the last twenty years I have skated decks in the 8.0 to 8.25 range. It has been getting a bit more difficult to find longer boards with that width. Anti-hero and sometimes Real still have good 8.1 shapes that are 32 inches long.
Any other suggestions for good 8.1 decks that are 32 inches long? I like medium to low concaves.
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i'm 6'1, been skating since 2011
shoe size 9
8.5 x 32 x 14.38/44s/random ass bones wheels that are like 45mm bc i'm broke
fav tall skaters are reynolds, ishod, ba
i can't fuck with bigger wheelbases, maybe i could handle a 14.5 with aces but 14.25-38 works for me the best. back when i skated thunders i had one board with a 14.5 wheelbase and it felt awful, idk how you guys do it.
my wb limit is 14.25-14.4. a few decks ive rode (polars) have been listed at 14.5 but were 14.4s when i measured. this fuck up forces me to find the accurate wb before i buy. i own a 14.5 and its scary how much a difference that 0.1 makes.
0.1 of an inch is equal to 2.54 mm, think about what that can do to your truck height :o
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I'm that duplicitous that I fuck with anything that is within 8" to 8.5" anything bigger it feels like a dumptruck I know it might be your cup of tea but not mine.
I look back at the "old school" boards from yesteryear and those decks kinda sucked. I mean they were rad for the graphics and the learning experience but holy shit they remind me of bricks on a a giant goldfish. Whenever freestyle decks were a thing I rolled with them for having the closest modern popsicle shape, so when they finally made street minis albeit 89' to early 90's I'd rock them.
I think when it comes to being taller and heftier Indy's are the way to go I like a 54mm or 55mm wheel with a 144 to 149 equivalent. I want to try a Winkowski but is it the same as a old school shape or is it a modern take?
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I look back at the "old school" boards from yesteryear and those decks kinda sucked. I mean they were rad for the graphics and the learning experience but holy shit they remind me of bricks on a a giant goldfish. Whenever freestyle decks were a thing I rolled with them for having the closest modern popsicle shape, so when they finally made street minis albeit 89' to early 90's I'd rock them.
funny you mention that was watching some ccs adidas matchbreak shoe review where like 15 skaters tried em at an indoor park and a few heads had old school decks. Just looked sloppier and more clumsy and tougher to navigate and even tailslide on transition, whatever.
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Not completely related but I sized down from 8.5 to 8 inch trucks on an 8.25 for about two weeks and it kinda fucked me up. Definitely had some benefits but overall threw me off a bit. I'd say going from 8.75 trucks to 8.5 would be fine though especially if you don't go over 8.75 in board width.
8” trucks on 8.25 my fave big board setup. I’m way shorter than you tho. But yes, the overhang just works better, for me
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I'm that duplicitous that I fuck with anything that is within 8" to 8.5" anything bigger it feels like a dumptruck I know it might be your cup of tea but not mine.
I look back at the "old school" boards from yesteryear and those decks kinda sucked. I mean they were rad for the graphics and the learning experience but holy shit they remind me of bricks on a a giant goldfish. Whenever freestyle decks were a thing I rolled with them for having the closest modern popsicle shape, so when they finally made street minis albeit 89' to early 90's I'd rock them.
I think when it comes to being taller and heftier Indy's are the way to go I like a 54mm or 55mm wheel with a 144 to 149 equivalent. I want to try a Winkowski but is it the same as a old school shape or is it a modern take?
It’s def a modern take very functional
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Not completely related but I sized down from 8.5 to 8 inch trucks on an 8.25 for about two weeks and it kinda fucked me up. Definitely had some benefits but overall threw me off a bit. I'd say going from 8.75 trucks to 8.5 would be fine though especially if you don't go over 8.75 in board width.
8” trucks on 8.25 my fave big board setup. I’m way shorter than you tho. But yes, the overhang just works better, for me
I can definitely see why the overhang would work for some people, and I liked how much sharper the turn was, but overall it was a bit too jarring for me. I guess going from 8.5 to 8inch trucks was a bit of a extreme change too, on top of the fact that its only been the past few months that I've sized down from 8.5 to 8.25.
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Height: 6'3"
Shoe size: 12
Skating since: 1988
Current setup(s): Creature VX 8.8, Indy 159's, Slimeball 53mm 97A
always skated big boards, given i started at a time when all decks were 10" wide...although later in the 90's when decks started to get really thin the widest i could find was 8.25'ish decks. Then I stopped skating in the early 2000's (2003 maybe) and started up again last year. Since restarting, I went from a Real 8.25 deck to what I'm skating now which 8.8. I've gone up for comfort and also VX because i keep breaking decks.
This week, i set up my Real 8.25 again just to see how it feels...if i like it i might get one of those Real Heavyweight decks.
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shoe size 12
height 6'2"
since 2010
favorite tall skater dane barker, jake johnson, max palmer (who is probably like 5'11" actually)
I've been skating 149s indys and thunders for 8 or so years now. 8.25 to 8.6, became a wheelbase nerd right around when Call Me 917 came out, only skate those and DLX boards now, 14.5-14.75, I seek big tails and/or full noses. not super tech at all but I get by skating ledges and small transition.
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Wheelbase is more dependent on hip mobility (mainly external rotation) and lower back stability than height. Look at Gilbert and how he squats before he pop tricks, yet his front foot is way up at the front of the board. Way more hip mobility than Reynolds, who is taller, but skates further towards the tail.
-6 foot 3
-163lbs
-30 waist but I wear 32
Mostly been digging this 35th North 8.25 shop shape. It's 32, with a tiny bit longer tail than a Quasi 8.25. Guess it's an old Krooked shape, BBS wood, 14.25 WB on the dot. Been on Thunder 148 Ti with it lately, also liked 149 Indy's on it too. Also really liked a Polar 8.5 with Ace 44's. If I'm not on the 35th decks I've also been using a specific Quasi 8.25 or 8.38. Have absolutely hated anything under 32in especially the FA shapes. 53 Classics that are worn to 51, Swiss 6.
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Height: Just a hair below 6'1"
Shoe size: 10.5
Skating since: 2001
Current setup(s):
Pass~Port 8.5, Indy hallow 149s with medium bones bushings, reds and 54 MM Spitfire F4s Conical Full
Alltimers Cruiser 9.25, Krux (have no idea the size, they were cheap/not racist), reds, 54 OJ Keyframe Plain Janes
Favorite tall(er) pro: Jake Johnson, Rob Welsh, Rick Howard, Is Jake Rupp tall? If so def Jake Rupp
Shoes: I've had 3 pairs of GT Blazers in a row. They're my go to shoe right now. I also really like adidas superstars. Love the performance of a good rubber toe cap. Don't really care for how they look but rubber toe caps allow you to create a kickflip groove that makes kickflips feel so good.
I just set up a new passport and I do enjoy it. I go back and forth between passports and quasi's. I like that quasi's are shorter and boxier. I think that boxy-ness lets you find a corner which really helps with 360 flips and back 360s. Then sometimes I want a longer rounder board. Right now the passport feels really good.
I skate my cruiser a lot because I live in an apartment and theres a parking lot out back that's filled with sticks, rocks and broken glass so the oj keyframe's really help with that. Problem is that I get so used to it that all other boards feel really small. The boxy tail makes 360 flips feel really good. Also I know that people complain about keyframes not sliding but I can frontside noseslide with them and it does really cause me any trouble.
Also, I think I might have a short personality. People constantly ask me if I got taller, or tell me that didn't realize I was tall as I am. If you were to talk to me on the phone you'd probably think I'm shorter than I am. I'm not sure what contributes to this but even my parents ask me if I got taller and I don't think 29 year olds are still growing.
Also I'm a size 32. I have a pair of stretch 505 levi's that skate really good. Aside from a few pairs of jeans and dickies that actually fit, I have a lot of dickies and other pants like wranglers a few sizes too big so I look like an idiot, which is what I'm going for
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6' 3"
Skinny
Size 9.5-10 shoe.
I'm riding an 8.5 with titanium Indy 149s, 1/8 risers, 56mm f4 radials 99a. Was on 8.75 for a year or two until I broke my foot, had to downsize after cuz I couldn't flip that beast anymore.
Levi's 541 and Dickie's slim taper are my favorite pants. Took me a while to find these, and I deff went through the tall and slender pants struggle myself.
I have no idea how you guys with size 11+ feet ride boards smaller than 8.5. that's crazy to me.
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any of yall riding 14 and under for the wb? how would you describe it?
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so follow up to my previous post...i had a sesh on the 8.25 Real deck last night...fuck me! i skated so much better than on my 8.8. I felt just as stable and comfortable, but i could actually manoeuvre the board with ease. The narrower truck fucked with me a but getting onto ledges, but i got over that pretty quickly.
i think i'm gonna go back to 8.25 or 8.38 on Indy 144's...and try to keep the WB around 14.25-14.5
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6' 4"
180lbs
shoe 12
riding blast skates 9.5 (lowest I would go 9.25)
Ace 55 trucks
skating hi shoes- cons pro,vans sk8 pro, huf hupper
dickies 873 34x34, levis work pants 34x34
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any of yall riding 14 and under for the wb? how would you describe it?
Lol weren't you saying just a few weeks ago that you liked 15 in wb couldn't skate anything under 14.75.
Anyway I had a 14inch a few years ago and it was definitely too short for comfort, helped me learn some tricks but was not stable at all. I did have Aces on it though to be fair which was not a good combo in hindsight. With something like forged Ventures it might have just been manageable but probably still shorter than I'd be willing to go. 14.25 with Venture forged right now is doing me pretty good at this height.
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Short wheelbases are fun just to fuck around on but I always go back to 14.75
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any of yall riding 14 and under for the wb? how would you describe it?
Lol weren't you saying just a few weeks ago that you liked 15 in wb couldn't skate anything under 14.75.
Anyway I had a 14inch a few years ago and it was definitely too short for comfort, helped me learn some tricks but was not stable at all. I did have Aces on it though to be fair which was not a good combo in hindsight. With something like forged Ventures it might have just been manageable but probably still shorter than I'd be willing to go. 14.25 with Venture forged right now is doing me pretty good at this height.
im pretty sure your advice had made me change my wb iirc. i had ended up redrilling a couple of my boards to 14.38 and 14.5 respectively and i threw that statement in the garbage. i thought everything i was struggling with on big wb was just supposed to be that hard and got used to it. everything got 10x easier on a small wb and it didnt take as long as i thought to get used to the change. i do think the large wb did help me learn how to control shit better because of the difficulty, and then shorter wb took the ankle weights off. it gave a boost to my skating and can go much longer now.
been about a month and some change on these decks and the 14.38-4 decks feel better than the 14.5 by a mile. not sure if its the 0.1 inch difference or mental with the fact that its my old 15 wb deck with new holes. either way the former feels tighter and i like it. cant go back to 14.75 and up on a serious setup, theres no point anymore. even tranny feels more responsive on the smaller wb. looking to size down to 14.25 for my next deck and keep the range between that and 14.4 now that i can control that size wb.
14 is probably too small to benefit me in any way at this stage, was asking to hear your stories. what tricks did you learn on it/were easier though?
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any of yall riding 14 and under for the wb? how would you describe it?
Lol weren't you saying just a few weeks ago that you liked 15 in wb couldn't skate anything under 14.75.
Anyway I had a 14inch a few years ago and it was definitely too short for comfort, helped me learn some tricks but was not stable at all. I did have Aces on it though to be fair which was not a good combo in hindsight. With something like forged Ventures it might have just been manageable but probably still shorter than I'd be willing to go. 14.25 with Venture forged right now is doing me pretty good at this height.
been about a month and some change on these decks and the 14.38-4 decks feel better than the 14.5 by a mile. not sure if its the 0.1 inch difference or mental with the fact that its my old 15 wb deck with new holes. either way the former feels tighter and i like it. cant go back to 14.75 and up on a serious setup, theres no point anymore. even tranny feels more responsive on the smaller wb. looking to size down to 14.25 for my next deck and keep the range between that and 14.4 now that i can control that size wb.
14 is probably too small to benefit me in any way at this stage, was asking to hear your stories. what tricks did you learn on it/were easier though?
Lol glad you found something that works for you. I think at this point, given that you said you were trying to learn basic ledge tricks in the other thread, it would be best to find something thats comfortable and stick to it to build consistent muscle memory. Maybe 14in would be nice for more maneuverability but maybe its too much.
I can't say it was because of the board but I learned switch back 180s over stuff and switch back 5050s on round rails on my 14inch wb board with Aces, don't see how it helped 5050s but maybe helped with ssbs180 because there was less work late ish rotating after doing a sw ollie over the box? What I can definitely say is ledge tricks that involve 180s in are easier because when you swing into the ledge you move parallel so on a longer board you have to roll up further away from the ledge and the spacing is less comfortable for me. So fs 180 nosegrinds, bs 180 nosegrinds and sw bs 180 nosegrinds which I all do a lot were all more comfortable because I could roll up to the ledge much closer and more comfortably. Shorter board being easier to swing around made fs noseblunts from the side a bit easier too but usually I'm lazy and go straight on when I can now. But a super short board/wheelbase definitely makes it easier to slip out when you're rolling away from a 180, bigspin or 5-0 or whatever where you don't land perfectly centred and it was pretty noticeable on that setup.
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any of yall riding 14 and under for the wb? how would you describe it?
Lol weren't you saying just a few weeks ago that you liked 15 in wb couldn't skate anything under 14.75.
Anyway I had a 14inch a few years ago and it was definitely too short for comfort, helped me learn some tricks but was not stable at all. I did have Aces on it though to be fair which was not a good combo in hindsight. With something like forged Ventures it might have just been manageable but probably still shorter than I'd be willing to go. 14.25 with Venture forged right now is doing me pretty good at this height.
been about a month and some change on these decks and the 14.38-4 decks feel better than the 14.5 by a mile. not sure if its the 0.1 inch difference or mental with the fact that its my old 15 wb deck with new holes. either way the former feels tighter and i like it. cant go back to 14.75 and up on a serious setup, theres no point anymore. even tranny feels more responsive on the smaller wb. looking to size down to 14.25 for my next deck and keep the range between that and 14.4 now that i can control that size wb.
14 is probably too small to benefit me in any way at this stage, was asking to hear your stories. what tricks did you learn on it/were easier though?
Lol glad you found something that works for you. I think at this point, given that you said you were trying to learn basic ledge tricks in the other thread, it would be best to find something thats comfortable and stick to it to build consistent muscle memory. Maybe 14in would be nice for more maneuverability but maybe its too much.
I can't say it was because of the board but I learned switch back 180s over stuff and switch back 5050s on round rails on my 14inch wb board with Aces, don't see how it helped 5050s but maybe helped with ssbs180 because there was less work late ish rotating after doing a sw ollie over the box? What I can definitely say is ledge tricks that involve 180s in are easier because when you swing into the ledge you move parallel so on a longer board you have to roll up further away from the ledge and the spacing is less comfortable for me. So fs 180 nosegrinds, bs 180 nosegrinds and sw bs 180 nosegrinds which I all do a lot were all more comfortable because I could roll up to the ledge much closer and more comfortably. Shorter board being easier to swing around made fs noseblunts from the side a bit easier too but usually I'm lazy and go straight on when I can now. But a super short board/wheelbase definitely makes it easier to slip out when you're rolling away from a 180, bigspin or 5-0 or whatever where you don't land perfectly centred and it was pretty noticeable on that setup.
im trying to stay in the 31.75-32.25 inch range for lengths, not more not much less either. so much better than 33" for me
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
too narrow for my feet. im looking at the brown bomber or polar 1992 shape for the 14.25 wb + comfortable width. theres a couple of baker 9.0s but after stepping on a 9 pop today without any taper, it just feels like too much space by the tail. have to get used to it after riding this P8 lol
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
How about 8.75" pop, 14.25" wb? I've found a few of those.
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
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if there's anyone out there looking for some carhartt pants in a 38/40 x 36 inseam, hit me up. ill hook a pal up for a good price
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
which ones are you suggesting? its either that or i go a little bit wider with the brown bomber shape or get another p8
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
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im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
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Fair enough, good luck narrowing down to what you like. Once you find it, stick with it for a while
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
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I haven't measured any of the boards or even seen any..
I'm going by company websites, not shops. Except for Baker mega's
If you guys have measured these please give feedback
I think ppl have said Alien is 14.25" wb
Fwiw, there's also a new Primitive 8.6 that might have 14" wb
8.75" - 14.25" wb
Alien/Habitat 32.25" - are these always BBS wood?
Business and Co 32" or 32.32"? might be 14.5" wb?
Heroin Childress 32"
Fixer 32.625" - Clutch wood?
Baker mega? Not sure on the wb
Primitive? New size for them, haven't seen wb info yet
8.88"
Toy Machine 32.25", 7.25" n, 7" t, 14.25" wb
https://shop.tumyeto.com/skate/decks/toy-machine-vice-monster-8-88-logo-deck.html
Might be a typo? Page also says 8.38
9"
Polar 32.25", 7" n, 6.75" t, 14.5" wb
Baker mega? 32.25", 14.25" wb?
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
quote is acting goofy. I gave up trying to fix it
I haven't measured any of the boards or even seen any..
I'm going by company websites, not shops. Except for Baker mega's
If you guys have measured these please give feedback
I think ppl have said Alien is 14.25" wb
Fwiw, there's also a new Primitive 8.6 that might have 14" wb
8.75" - 14.25" wb
Alien/Habitat 32.25" - are these always BBS wood?
Business and Co 32" or 32.32"? might be 14.5" wb?
Heroin Childress 32"
Fixer 32.625" - Clutch wood?
Baker mega? Not sure on the wb
Primitive? New size for them, haven't seen wb info yet
8.88"
Toy Machine 32.25", 7.25" n, 7" t, 14.25" wb
https://shop.tumyeto.com/skate/decks/toy-machine-vice-monster-8-88-logo-deck.html
Might be a typo? Page also says 8.38
9"
Polar 32.25", 7" n, 6.75" t, 14.5" wb
Baker mega? 32.25", 14.25" wb?
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Alien is, Habitat still does some PS I believe. But AFAIK That shape is always BBS.
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6'3 here
9 (us) shoes
150 lbs
skating since 2011-ish
I buy my tees large or xl and wear a long sleeve under, a flannel or hoodie to hide the noodle arms.
Pants are usually a couple sizes too big with a belt (I wear 36 but I'm a 30 waist.)
I ride anything 8.38 with a mellow concave. recently it's been polar, krooked and alltimers. I really enjoy the short wheelbase polars. 149 Indys, want to make the switch to ace but haven't bit the bullet.
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6'3 here
9 (us) shoes
150 lbs
skating since 2011-ish
I buy my tees large or xl and wear a long sleeve under, a flannel or hoodie to hide the noodle arms.
Pants are usually a couple sizes too big with a belt (I wear 36 but I'm a 30 waist.)
I ride anything 8.38 with a mellow concave. recently it's been polar, krooked and alltimers. I really enjoy the short wheelbase polars. 149 Indys, want to make the switch to ace but haven't bit the bullet.
have you tried the 8.38 with Indy 144's? wondering if that work out ok
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
quote is acting goofy. I gave up trying to fix it
I haven't measured any of the boards or even seen any..
I'm going by company websites, not shops. Except for Baker mega's
If you guys have measured these please give feedback
I think ppl have said Alien is 14.25" wb
Fwiw, there's also a new Primitive 8.6 that might have 14" wb
8.75" - 14.25" wb
Alien/Habitat 32.25" - are these always BBS wood?
Business and Co 32" or 32.32"? might be 14.5" wb?
Heroin Childress 32"
Fixer 32.625" - Clutch wood?
Baker mega? Not sure on the wb
Primitive? New size for them, haven't seen wb info yet
8.88"
Toy Machine 32.25", 7.25" n, 7" t, 14.25" wb
https://shop.tumyeto.com/skate/decks/toy-machine-vice-monster-8-88-logo-deck.html
Might be a typo? Page also says 8.38
9"
Polar 32.25", 7" n, 6.75" t, 14.5" wb
Baker mega? 32.25", 14.25" wb?
Alien is, Habitat still does some PS I believe. But AFAIK That shape is always BBS.
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bummed cause all these decks have just one spec that is off for me.
8.75x32ish 14.25WB 6.5-6.625 tail are the only dims i need, surprised i cant find one
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6'3 here
9 (us) shoes
150 lbs
skating since 2011-ish
I buy my tees large or xl and wear a long sleeve under, a flannel or hoodie to hide the noodle arms.
Pants are usually a couple sizes too big with a belt (I wear 36 but I'm a 30 waist.)
I ride anything 8.38 with a mellow concave. recently it's been polar, krooked and alltimers. I really enjoy the short wheelbase polars. 149 Indys, want to make the switch to ace but haven't bit the bullet.
have you tried the 8.38 with Indy 144's? wondering if that work out ok
I personally never have bought the 144's because I occasionally will buy an 8.5 - but rarely. Also I bought my most recent pair of indys before the 144's came out. My friend got a pair though and i recall him saying they seemed too small i think they even pooked it. Not sure though as a lot of my friends bitch about everything.
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
quote is acting goofy. I gave up trying to fix it
I haven't measured any of the boards or even seen any..
I'm going by company websites, not shops. Except for Baker mega's
If you guys have measured these please give feedback
I think ppl have said Alien is 14.25" wb
Fwiw, there's also a new Primitive 8.6 that might have 14" wb
8.75" - 14.25" wb
Alien/Habitat 32.25" - are these always BBS wood?
Business and Co 32" or 32.32"? might be 14.5" wb?
Heroin Childress 32"
Fixer 32.625" - Clutch wood?
Baker mega? Not sure on the wb
Primitive? New size for them, haven't seen wb info yet
8.88"
Toy Machine 32.25", 7.25" n, 7" t, 14.25" wb
https://shop.tumyeto.com/skate/decks/toy-machine-vice-monster-8-88-logo-deck.html
Might be a typo? Page also says 8.38
9"
Polar 32.25", 7" n, 6.75" t, 14.5" wb
Baker mega? 32.25", 14.25" wb?
Alien is, Habitat still does some PS I believe. But AFAIK That shape is always BBS.
bummed cause all these decks have just one spec that is off for me.
8.75x32ish 14.25WB 6.5-6.625 tail are the only dims i need, surprised i cant find one
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That's a shorter tail for a deck that size/width. I think the Baker mega's had shorter tails, going by shop info, but I don't remember for sure which had 14.25" wb.
6.75-6.875" tail isn't too much bigger. I like it for tail/blunt slides but pop doesn't work for everyone.
Hmm, shorter tails.. off the top of my head I can only think of 8.375" stuff, maybe 8.5". I'll backburner it an see if my subconscious comes up with anything.
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6'3 here
9 (us) shoes
150 lbs
skating since 2011-ish
I buy my tees large or xl and wear a long sleeve under, a flannel or hoodie to hide the noodle arms.
Pants are usually a couple sizes too big with a belt (I wear 36 but I'm a 30 waist.)
I ride anything 8.38 with a mellow concave. recently it's been polar, krooked and alltimers. I really enjoy the short wheelbase polars. 149 Indys, want to make the switch to ace but haven't bit the bullet.
have you tried the 8.38 with Indy 144's? wondering if that work out ok
I personally never have bought the 144's because I occasionally will buy an 8.5 - but rarely. Also I bought my most recent pair of indys before the 144's came out. My friend got a pair though and i recall him saying they seemed too small i think they even pooked it. Not sure though as a lot of my friends bitch about everything.
144's are 8.25". Lil bit of magic carpet ride on 8.38" but not too bad. 1/4" wider deck is were it starts getting weird/annoying for me.
I don't like 8.5" trucks on 8.38" deck cuz seeing the axle nuts drives me crazy, too distracting for me. They're just soooo shiny! And I usually have to loosen my trucks if deck is narrower than trucks. If deck is wider I can usually deal with the looser feeling trucks. I don't like touching my trucks..
If your thinking 8.375-8.625" range I'd go 149's. 144's if your thinking of trying 8.25" or maybe 8.125".
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6'3 here
9 (us) shoes
150 lbs
skating since 2011-ish
I buy my tees large or xl and wear a long sleeve under, a flannel or hoodie to hide the noodle arms.
Pants are usually a couple sizes too big with a belt (I wear 36 but I'm a 30 waist.)
I ride anything 8.38 with a mellow concave. recently it's been polar, krooked and alltimers. I really enjoy the short wheelbase polars. 149 Indys, want to make the switch to ace but haven't bit the bullet.
have you tried the 8.38 with Indy 144's? wondering if that work out ok
I personally never have bought the 144's because I occasionally will buy an 8.5 - but rarely. Also I bought my most recent pair of indys before the 144's came out. My friend got a pair though and i recall him saying they seemed too small i think they even pooked it. Not sure though as a lot of my friends bitch about everything.
I don't like 8.5" trucks on 8.38" deck cuz seeing the axle nuts drives me crazy, too distracting for me. They're just soooo shiny! And I usually have to loosen my trucks if deck is narrower than trucks. If deck is wider I can usually deal with the looser feeling trucks. I don't like touching my trucks..
If your thinking 8.375-8.625" range I'd go 149's. 144's if your thinking of trying 8.25" or maybe 8.125".
Currently riding 8.38 + 144 Indy's and I like it! Not getting too much of a magic carpet feeling unless setting up an 8.5.
I personally don't like seeing the axle nuts either when looking down so I prefer my boards just the slightest size up from the truck width.
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consider the navy anti hero eagle decks. 8.5 31.8 14.25, good shape.
I dunno, I'm size 13 too and 8.5 more than enough space, especially if you learn to be on your toes and control your board with your forefoot. I guess if you struggle to even ride an 8.5 then maybe, but otherwise I wouldn't knock it until giving it a go.
im not at the skill level to be that precise with my front foot. the p8 has been keeping me on my toes cause its 8.5 at the tail. i think i mentioned it before but it feels like a glorified 8.5 with more room to flick. if anything i can practice forefoot control on it until its natural and then give a pop 8.5 a fair chance.
quote is acting goofy. I gave up trying to fix it
I haven't measured any of the boards or even seen any..
I'm going by company websites, not shops. Except for Baker mega's
If you guys have measured these please give feedback
I think ppl have said Alien is 14.25" wb
Fwiw, there's also a new Primitive 8.6 that might have 14" wb
8.75" - 14.25" wb
Alien/Habitat 32.25" - are these always BBS wood?
Business and Co 32" or 32.32"? might be 14.5" wb?
Heroin Childress 32"
Fixer 32.625" - Clutch wood?
Baker mega? Not sure on the wb
Primitive? New size for them, haven't seen wb info yet
8.88"
Toy Machine 32.25", 7.25" n, 7" t, 14.25" wb
https://shop.tumyeto.com/skate/decks/toy-machine-vice-monster-8-88-logo-deck.html
Might be a typo? Page also says 8.38
9"
Polar 32.25", 7" n, 6.75" t, 14.5" wb
Baker mega? 32.25", 14.25" wb?
Alien is, Habitat still does some PS I believe. But AFAIK That shape is always BBS.
8.75x32ish 14.25WB 6.5-6.625 tail are the only dims i need, surprised i cant find one
That's a shorter tail for a deck that size/width. I think the Baker mega's had shorter tails, going by shop info, but I don't remember for sure which had 14.25" wb.
6.75-6.875" tail isn't too much bigger. I like it for tail/blunt slides but pop doesn't work for everyone.
Hmm, shorter tails.. off the top of my head I can only think of 8.375" stuff, maybe 8.5". I'll backburner it an see if my subconscious comes up with anything.
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6.75+ tails dont pop well for me right now, the board doesnt stick to my feet nor come up the way i like. dealbreaking flaw at this stage. 6.5 and 6.625 are where i get the crisp pop that i like. the antihero brown bomber is close to perfect (8.86/32/14.25/6.625 tail). the AH lusso shape's dims also look good (8.75/32/14.2/6.5 tail).
i do find some wider decks have these sort of dims for some reason. baker has a pop thats 9.0/32/14.25/6.5 tail but i cant find these specs a quarter of an inch narrower. the jk industries dream girl is 9.5/31.75/14.25/6.5 tail. not trying to pay more than $60 for a deck. baker has one of those mind bend shapes that is 9.5/31.375/14.25/6.5 tail. too short and the shape is too funky but it fits the point.
polar has the 1992 thats 9.25/32/14.25/6.625 tail. tapers to 8.75 in the tail which is a plus to me. might get one for a second setup but im taking a break from 9+ as the main. what shops do you see that put out good info on dims other than tactics, socal, SPoT?
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https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/880in-x-3195in-roskopp-face-tile-santa-cruz-skateboard-deck
Popsicle
LENGTH 31.95 in
WIDTH 8.80 in
WHEEL BASE 14.25 in
NOSE LENGTH 6.90 in
TAIL LENGTH 6.60 in
https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/skateboard-decks?Sort_By=newest&Per_Page=-1&s_width=9.00%20in%20and%20Over
Also a 9" pop with 14.25" wb
And some new shapes
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I'm a tad over 6' with 11.5 feet, and come in at about 170.
WB and length of board have become my new madness. At some point, skate 32" became too cramped, and 14.25 seemed too unstable. It's now that 32.25 still might not be enough board, and 14.5 or lower is what I want in WB.
At this point, I'm thinking of getting that Quasi shape thats 8.5 x 33, but seems silly because I just got a wknd that I really do enjoy riding for the most part.
Pretty wild to me, reading guys skating under 32"
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I'm a tad over 6' with 11.5 feet, and come in at about 170.
WB and length of board have become my new madness. At some point, skate 32" became too cramped, and 14.25 seemed too unstable. It's now that 32.25 still might not be enough board, and 14.5 or lower is what I want in WB.
At this point, I'm thinking of getting that Quasi shape thats 8.5 x 33, but seems silly because I just got a wknd that I really do enjoy riding for the most part.
Pretty wild to me, reading guys skating under 32"
i took some time to think about it and realized that dimensions dictate length. did the math using the listed dimensions of decks i liked/hated and found my optimal everything.
Nose: 6.875-7.0
Tail: 6.5-6.625
WB: 14.25-14.4
the length of the baseplate holes (how to properly explain this?): measured about 2.125 each, 4.25 combined
i tried testing this formula by using it to find the length of some of my current decks. calculated the listed nose/tail/wb and on average, the calculation was 3 tenths longer than what i measured by hand. this math will always be flawed since there isnt even a standard way to measure a skateboard but it gives a general idea and is fairly accurate imo. if you want a longer deck ask yourself this: do i want a bigger nose, tail, or wb? fingers of flat arent ever listed as a measurement, let alone a proper one, so i keep that one out.
i know the formula isnt perfect, but as soon as i got a shorter board that was tight to what i like, my skating improved drastically. everything is light, agile, and makes my 8.8" feel like a much smaller skateboard. everyone who has ridden my setup gets confused when i tell them the width and they compare it to their narrower deck lol. nowadays with my sweet spot cemented, i blame myself not my setup and it been helping a lot :D
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6'3 here
9 (us) shoes
150 lbs
skating since 2011-ish
I buy my tees large or xl and wear a long sleeve under, a flannel or hoodie to hide the noodle arms.
Pants are usually a couple sizes too big with a belt (I wear 36 but I'm a 30 waist.)
I ride anything 8.38 with a mellow concave. recently it's been polar, krooked and alltimers. I really enjoy the short wheelbase polars. 149 Indys, want to make the switch to ace but haven't bit the bullet.
have you tried the 8.38 with Indy 144's? wondering if that work out ok
I personally never have bought the 144's because I occasionally will buy an 8.5 - but rarely. Also I bought my most recent pair of indys before the 144's came out. My friend got a pair though and i recall him saying they seemed too small i think they even pooked it. Not sure though as a lot of my friends bitch about everything.
I don't like 8.5" trucks on 8.38" deck cuz seeing the axle nuts drives me crazy, too distracting for me. They're just soooo shiny! And I usually have to loosen my trucks if deck is narrower than trucks. If deck is wider I can usually deal with the looser feeling trucks. I don't like touching my trucks..
If your thinking 8.375-8.625" range I'd go 149's. 144's if your thinking of trying 8.25" or maybe 8.125".
Currently riding 8.38 + 144 Indy's and I like it! Not getting too much of a magic carpet feeling unless setting up an 8.5.
I personally don't like seeing the axle nuts either when looking down so I prefer my boards just the slightest size up from the truck width.
thanks for the reply guys...yeah I don't mind trucks being a little smaller than the deck. I guess it also depends on the deck and if it does/doesn't taper at the trucks. deck width is usually measured at the widest point right? In my case if I'm going with the full shapes like Real SE...so I think i'll just have to try it...I have a set of 149's too so worse case scenario I swap it out.
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I'm a tad over 6' with 11.5 feet, and come in at about 170.
WB and length of board have become my new madness. At some point, skate 32" became too cramped, and 14.25 seemed too unstable. It's now that 32.25 still might not be enough board, and 14.5 or lower is what I want in WB.
At this point, I'm thinking of getting that Quasi shape thats 8.5 x 33, but seems silly because I just got a wknd that I really do enjoy riding for the most part.
Pretty wild to me, reading guys skating under 32"
Nose: 6.875-7.0
Tail: 6.5-6.625
WB: 14.25-14.4
the length of the baseplate holes (how to properly explain this?): measured about 2.125 each, 4.25 combined
i tried testing this formula by using it to find the length of some of my current decks. calculated the listed nose/tail/wb and on average, the calculation was 3 tenths longer than what i measured by hand. this math will always be flawed since there isnt even a standard way to measure a skateboard but it gives a general idea and is fairly accurate imo. if you want a longer deck ask yourself this: do i want a bigger nose, tail, or wb? fingers of flat arent ever listed as a measurement, let alone a proper one, so i keep that one out.
i know the formula isnt perfect, but as soon as i got a shorter board that was tight to what i like, my skating improved drastically. everything is light, agile, and makes my 8.8" feel like a much smaller skateboard. everyone who has ridden my setup gets confused when i tell them the width and they compare it to their narrower deck lol. nowadays with my sweet spot cemented, i blame myself not my setup and it been helping a lot :D
when talking about tail length and wheelbase re: pop. Have you compared fingers of flat? Going to feel a lot different.
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6'3
14 size shoes
200 lbs
skated heaps 98-04
back into it 19-now
I like an 8.5" board, 149 trucks. Have had two anti-heros that i've really like the shape of. Even though i have big feet, i dont find an 8.5" too small or anything. Back in the day i was riding 7.75s and 8's, so 8.5' feels big to me.
I find shoes the most annoying. Cant walk into a store and try anything on, its nike/adidas online only. I had janoskis but they were average and look like clown shoes in 14's. Recently got a pair of Tyshawns on sale, and they are so good. Now that they've broken in they are very comfortable, and skate nice.
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@thom how do you like the Doubles 90s shape/does the 14.25 w/ Aces fuck you up?
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Always keeping my eye out for pant recommendations.
874 in 36/32 have been decent but kind of thin for winter. And the Volcom frickin regular straight 17 in 36 are decent, too. Maybe prefer the relaxed fit over their regular.
Considered the vans chino's everyone talks about w the satin lining. Those good for winter too?
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Edit: I'm whack, just gonna forget that I typed all that shit up
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Edit: I'm whack, just gonna forget that I typed all that shit up
dont go on a fools errand with that one. it wasnt gonna happen
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@thom how do you like the Doubles 90s shape/does the 14.25 w/ Aces fuck you up?
Hey yeah it was a little weird the first day but it didn’t take too long to get used to...
I’m trying to break out of my long WB comfort zone cause I feel I can do more creative stuff and skate weirder obstacles with a smaller WB
Once I could handle the dane with the aces this felt pretty natural and easy to go back to
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@thom how do you like the Doubles 90s shape/does the 14.25 w/ Aces fuck you up?
Hey yeah it was a little weird the first day but it didn’t take too long to get used to...
I’m trying to break out of my long WB comfort zone cause I feel I can do more creative stuff and skate weirder obstacles with a smaller WB
Once I could handle the dane with the aces this felt pretty natural and easy to go back to
Word, thanks. Just got a Brown Bomber and I want to try that doubles shape at some point if I can handle the shorter WB.
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gear reccomendation: 9.18x32.55 14.8 wb cardiel shape
i have a really weird relationship with this shape. i really like how it looks more than its effectiveness for my kind of skating. learned my transition basics on this deck, but anything street related was rough. the wb was not doing me any favors with anything off the ground in hindsight. cant recommend this long ass wb (with thunders nonetheless) if you are trying to do anything tech. nothing was consistent, but it was kinda like wearing ankle weights and helped build strength even though i wasnt landing shit. was great for hillbombs though and stuff of that sort. the nose is pointy and took some time to get used to but wasnt hard to adjust to. tail didnt give me the snappy pop that i like, but my manuals were the best on this deck. sadly, by the time i redrilled this deck to 14.38, the tail was dead. the all round riding experience is great on this shape and i still keep it around as a cruiser. much more suited for a tranny skater or if you like to hurl yourself at gaps.
reflection:
anyone else tired of the constant stares you get from just standing up? i feel like i always have to wear shades in public (day n nite) cause i dont like making eye contact with people who are just staring and dont say anything. yes, i know im a towering light post. no, i cant change that. im an interesting person and can talk for hours when you give me the chance, but people just like to stare silently and that bums me out daily. at least with my shades i dont have to have a staring contest every time i go outside
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I just smile, nod and keep it moving. If they keep gawking then fuck ‘em.
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I just smile, nod and keep it moving. If they keep gawking then fuck ‘em.
yeah i dont have much practice with that facial expression, not much of a smiler. as weird as that sounds
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Whatup
Height: 6’
Shoe size: 8 (I envy you large-footed bastards)
Current setup: Quasi 8.5, some Ventures, spitfire f4 56 I think
Skating since: 2011? I think. I’m young.
Favorite tall pro: does it have to be a pro? I’m thoroughly enjoying Vincent Huhta’s skating. I guess Gustav Tonnesen is tall too though, so I’ll go with him.
I think my height contributes to the fact that I like longer boards tbh. Also, it feels like the timing on most tricks is super different for me because my 6’ is mostly leg and not a lot of upper body.
Someone already said that here, but yeah, pants 2 sizes up + belt is perfect. Give me some shoe suggestions.
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How tall is Gustav? I do enjoy watching him as well.
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How tall is Gustav? I do enjoy watching him as well.
Not sure, but probably over 6’ 4” for sure. Most things he skates seem to be below waist for him somehow.
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Height: 6' 1.5"
Weight: 167lbs
Shoe: 10.5 - 11
Skating since: 1987
I can't comment much on board dims these days. From 2001 till 2011 I pretty much went back and forth from 8.25" and a 9.375" Frankie Hill Ear. I've never been that technical of a skater so the extra width made most of my trick selection easier. On popsicles I think I liked concave and a 14.5" wb, had to be at least 32" long. The one bummer I had about that Frankie hill board was it was only 31.75".
In terms of pants, I found Uniqlo the best bet for the last 8 years or so, since all their pants were 36" inseam, and i usually did 30 or 31 waist in the slim fit chino. They've since changed them and they're a bit too tight now, as well as the new fashion rage in skating looking like it's 1991/92 which I'm not down with at my age. I did recently pick up a pair of their relaxed fit chinos that are a tad baggier and those fit pretty good, if you're not looking for the super baggy stuff.
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How tall is Gustav? I do enjoy watching him as well.
definitely nowhere near 6 4
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definitely nowhere near 6 4
my guess is 6'2
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Height: 6'2
Weight: 190lbs
Shoe size: 13
Skating since: 1993 maybe 1994
Current setups:
AH Grosso Old Fart II 8.75*32.86 wb 14.75
Indy Hollow 159, Bones hard bushings, Bones Big Balls, Spitfire 56mm 99a Classics
AH Green Giant Shaped 9.56* 33 wb 15.25
Indy 215s, Bones hard bushings, Spitfire 80HD Charger Conical 58mm, Sunday 6 Balls
Favorite tall(er) pro: GT, Figgy
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I recently started skating with a guy who is probably around 6’2”, 200 pounds, mid forties - who rips.
I was comparing our setups and I realized he was skating sub-8” Indys (129?) on an 8.5 deck.
Now I’m questioning everything.
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RVCA Weekender pants have been solid. Got that stretch waist like the polar surf but with a drawcord. That makes em feel a little too sweatpant-like for work but whatever i wore em today.
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tall pals, whats the shortest deck length you would ride?
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tall pals, whats the shortest deck length you would ride?
Nothing under 32...prefer 32.2 and up
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tall pals, whats the shortest deck length you would ride?
Nothing under 32...prefer 32.2 and up
Prefer 32"+ but I've skated stuff as short as 31.25". It just depends on the shape/WB.
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Figgy is like 6'2" or taller right? He rides an 8.5" i feel?
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32 is really all I need. The biggest factor with how long a board feels under foot is having some space to move around on the tail. I have a Baker T Funk that’s under 32 (and sub 14 WB) but feels just fine.
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32 is really all I need. The biggest factor with how long a board feels under foot is having some space to move around on the tail. I have a Baker T Funk that’s under 32 (and sub 14 WB) but feels just fine.
you don’t feel like your front foot has no where to go once you start popping and having to slide it? Or just runs out of space or room quicker?
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32 is really all I need. The biggest factor with how long a board feels under foot is having some space to move around on the tail. I have a Baker T Funk that’s under 32 (and sub 14 WB) but feels just fine.
Not really no. One thing I’ve been really trying to work on over the past few months is to make my motions quicker and less exaggerated. I never felt like I was getting any height unless I was really pushing it but after filming some ollies while focusing on quick movements I realized they are still plenty high (and they look and feel way better)
Longer boards may feel slightly more comfortable but they just reinforce bad habits in my experience.
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tall pals, whats the shortest deck length you would ride?
Been okay with a 31.75, trying to stay at 32 now, reluctant to go shorter than that.
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tall pals, whats the shortest deck length you would ride?
Nothing under 32...prefer 32.2 and up
Prefer 32"+ but I've skated stuff as short as 31.25". It just depends on the shape/WB.
im wondering what 14.25 wb and 31.5 length would be like. you ever ride a board like that?
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tall pals, whats the shortest deck length you would ride?
Nothing under 32...prefer 32.2 and up
Prefer 32"+ but I've skated stuff as short as 31.25". It just depends on the shape/WB.
Ask Thom, he has a Doubles LTD board that I am pretty sure is 9.1"x31.5" with a 14.25" WB. Pretty sure the Theories Special Delivery shape is the same size too.
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height: 6'5"
shoe size: 13
Current setup(s):
polar P8 shape (8.8"x31.875", 14.4"WB), 151 hollow lights, 52 now 49 F4 radial slim
antihero cardiel (9.18"x32.55, 14.38"WB), venture 6.1, 55mm mini hot juice
i ride 1/8 risers depending on how the deck feels without em
Favorite tall(er) pro: ishod? i think hes 6'2" or 3"?
my feet basically destined my switch to big boards. heres the lame and embarrassing part. i was the kid who watched x games and fuel tv like it was my dirty secret cause the local by my childhood house wasnt built until three years ago, and the kids my age rode bikes. pretty terrible environment to pick up skating and stick with it in hindsight, but anything "gnarly" was all my sorry ass preteenage heart wanted to do. got a 7.75 kryptonics for my 12th bday and something about it turned me off it, but i didnt know what exactly. before you ask, no, my mother didn't love me, i was an abused child. i learned how to ride+the basics, but me wearing size 11 or 12 at the time combined with the narrow walmart complete just wasnt working. when i snapped it, the shitty experience with the shitty board didnt make me want to replace it, deadass fuck walmart for that one. not too long after that, student athlete responsibilities came up and strictly controlled me and my time. i met my first friend who skated in high school and he let me ride his board when he wasnt practicing. it really bummed me out cause skating again was like seeing the only ex you still had something for, but i had to tell myself i was fully invested in my teams and to stay healthy. what really bums me out is that i waited to skate for basically no good reason. focused on sports, got good enough to get some colleges looking at me, went to one of those colleges, realized im not truly in love with the sport, ended up played for fun, found out what i want in life wont be achieved thru school, built up my resume, dropped out after 2.5 years to chase my dreams, got into my dream industry as a professional, unlawfully kicked out of my house without warning, living out of suitcases, 40k in debt due to broken promises, the angering truth about my family surfacing, the highs have been euphoric, and the lows try to break me. luckily i got back on board with my first "real"(no pun intended) setup right before shit got serious. skateboarding is really therapeutic and has kept me alive and out of prison in these less than ideal times. meet some good friends and people were more than willing to give me knowledge when they could. really wasted my time not getting back earlier to say the least. i will be posting a lil something about the all setups i owned cause compared to yall who got decades of experience, i only started skating the other day.
gear reccomendation: 8.38x31.9 14.38 wb ishod twin tail
i really loved this board but for more of the fact it was my first. i thought things would be awkward getting used to skating again, but it was almost like picking up where i left off. i feel like once you do any of the boardsports, the transition to another is way easier than people who ride for the first time. picked up this board because i wanted to be ishod so bad. we are both tall, black, lanky, and i watched his footage on repeat. i thought with a combination of that and me riding the exact same board he rides would magically make me better. still laugh at it to this day. terrible mindset for me in hindsight cause this setup felt so wrong i desperately searched to find something right.
it didnt take me long to remember that this was the hardest "sport" i "played" but it was obvious the setup wasnt for me. when it was time to practice ollies again, my feet hung over the rails like i was on a 2x4. my feet made it look like i was on a toy and my mind cant get over that mental block. cant take my skating serious on a toy, goes all the way back to my kryptonics days. the twin tail was really fucking weird. good for having two tails to razor down and not having to turn the board around, but the board looked shorter, and that was coming from me who hadnt skated in what felt like ages. also with the amount of reverts and powerslides i was doing for no good reason plus the fact that i sucked, the siamese shape didnt mean shit. round it out with heavy ass 144s that i overpaid for ($55 for standards, didnt know any better) and 54 mm spit classic formulas, i couldnt pop it for shit. monster truck setup. granted i didnt have the technique, but if you gave it to me now id flat out dislike it. wb was the only positive since i ride in that range today. learned how to hold manuals really well at this time. ended up losing this setup while high with the same high school friend who skated in central park. ill say it. weed positively does nothing good for my skating, except that one time. hope whoever found it on those big ass rocks liked it better than i did. very niche deck, super specific dims, nothing standard about this deck at all. i would have liked it better with thunders and smaller wheels but i didnt have the amount of shit i have now to work with. my next setup was the complete oppositie of this one. id recommend if you havent tried a TT and know the rest of your setup well.
reflection:
hope you dont mind if i just talk my shit a bit in these things, i try to hold on to my setups/decks until i cant no more and each one is like a different moment in my life. also, im really stoked to see the amount of obelisks that regularly post on slap, like our own little sub community cause it actually is lonely up here (6+). even though i cant physically see yall, i feel like we see eye to eye. i only have one close friend whos tall enough to talk about tall people problems with and as far as i know there isnt a thread like this anywhere else, so i hope its aight to use my reflection alternatively as well. like a bootleg support group
would like to think my fellow giants can really feel this but height really is a blessing and a curse. people look at you, towering over them and wonder how you could ever have any issues, let alone emotional ones. this something most guys deal with in general, but my tall brethren know its always: cool, calm, collected, stone faced every time. its expected. the few moments of public weakness ive displayed have always seem to confuse people. either people actually care about me breaking down or are just huddling around to see wilt chamberlain cry, very hard to tell. everyone comes to me all the time with their problems and as listening person with a respected opinion, i take on their issues. whenever i just have a terrible day, week, month and just have to reset what has built up inside, people just look at me like a crazy mess. i just dont get the right to feel and receive the same response, which is kinda shit. who can relate? who else has a tall people problem to add?
i know im not the say on what happens in this thread but id be pretty stoked if we could just talk about tall people shit here. slap is the only forum i feel my anonymity is worth more than a single sentence
Yo tall people gotta stick together All good mane, I have a friend whose 6’9 and everywhere we go ppl just ask if he plays basketball or some other bland ass question. Clowns. Also I had the same kind of upbringing with the student athlete responsibility that I putting skating on the back burner to work towards a scholarship. After a year and a half in college, I was done with the “team” sports and back home skating and surfing again. Sometimes the time away from skating makes it so much better when you get back on the board.
I’m 6’ and ride 8.125 or 8.25 I used to ride a little smaller setup but switched a few years ago. Flip tricks are fun on a 7.75 but in the streets where I can cruise it was a little rough.
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Figgy is like 6'2" or taller right? He rides an 8.5" i feel?
I met Figgy in January last year when he was in Aus, he was at least an inch or two taller than me and i'm 6'2.
Made me appreciate his rail skating even more considering how upright he gets on rails being as tall as he is.
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Figgy is like 6'2" or taller right? He rides an 8.5" i feel?
I met Figgy in January last year when he was in Aus, he was at least an inch or two taller than me and i'm 6'2.
Made me appreciate his rail skating even more considering how upright he gets on rails being as tall as he is.
hell yeah. He’s so sick, probably my fave real tall skater then. And enjoying some new casual type vibes in Green..
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Figgy is like 6'2" or taller right? He rides an 8.5" i feel?
I met Figgy in January last year when he was in Aus, he was at least an inch or two taller than me and i'm 6'2.
Made me appreciate his rail skating even more considering how upright he gets on rails being as tall as he is.
i remember either watching a setup video or someone here saying he rides 8.5 but dont quote me. sure looks like it though
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setting up an 8" 14 wb hockey i got from my local as adrop off today. pray for me fellas
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setting up an 8" 14 wb hockey i got from my local as adrop off today. pray for me fellas
oh wow. Downsize your board for real
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setting up an 8" 14 wb hockey i got from my local as adrop off today. pray for me fellas
Good luck. If you're anything like me you'll love it for two days, post on here about how good it is, then immediately go out and proceed to hate it so much.
That being said, last spring I set up a 7.88" Habitat with Venture 5.0 lows and skated it for several weeks without issue. So you could love it.
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setting up an 8" 14 wb hockey i got from my local as adrop off today. pray for me fellas
Good luck. If you're anything like me you'll love it for two days, post on here about how good it is, then immediately go out and proceed to hate it so much.
That being said, last spring I set up a 7.88" Habitat with Venture 5.0 lows and skated it for several weeks without issue. So you could love it.
i ended up liking it for the start of the session but i got a bit annoyed at myself for not being amazing on it. understandably, it was the smallest board i ever set up but at the same time i couldnt get into my groove without landing tricks. i think if the wb was at least 14.25 i would have rode it out without bitching. my flip tricks were really weird and i wasnt a fan with having less room for my flicking foot. would take more time to adjust for that than what i was willing to give. also, doing anything with speed felt immediately sketchy.
on the other hand, my rotational tricks were better than usual. i practiced a couple of shuv variations and ended up landing my first fakie front shuv when i switched to my reg board. it definitely helped to practice on the smaller board and then take it to what i felt comfortable with.
the most important thing i found out is that i will really ride whatever skateboard is available if i didnt have the option to choose. if that was all i had, i would ride it till it snaps. i really liked how flat the tail felt on the hockey shape and if their 8.5 is similar, its gonna be on my list for sure. still on the hunt for my perfect dims and will continue to pick up free boards to test it when i can
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height: 6'10"
weight: 235lbs
shoe size: 16
current set-up:
Moonshine Brian Drake popsickle (8.75"x32.5" 14.75"wb), indy 159 forged titanium, spit F4 54mm tablets.
Yeah, I'm a fucking giant. Anything under 8.75 seems too small under my size 16's but might try a 8.5 one day for more pop.
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height: 6'10"
weight: 235lbs
shoe size: 16
current set-up:
Moonshine Brian Drake popsickle (8.75"x32.5" 14.75"wb), indy 159 forged titanium, spit F4 54mm tablets.
Yeah, I'm a fucking giant. Anything under 8.75 seems too small under my size 16's but might try a 8.5 one day for more pop.
Umm. Fee fi fo fum? ;D
Seriously tho.. I'm a foot shorter than you, size 10.5-11 shoe, and I look at 8.75" pops as the bigger end of my "range", 14.25" wb tho...
Did you check out the +9" board thread? https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.0
There's some BIG pops available now. 35th Ave has 10" pop shop decks. Someone does an 11" now? Heroin and Beer City have +9" pops. Heroin has a 10" shaped deck, ATM has a biggie too.
Didn't someone sell an 10" egg?
I'll edit in links..
144p is the slap pal at 35th. Hope it's ok to say that..
http://www.35thave.com/shop/Skate/Decks/35th.htm
http://www.35thave.com/shop/Skate/Decks/35th/p/35th-X-Dope-Planet-deck-x37426823.htm
Hmm, dimensions info is new? Thx guys.
Dimensions for shop decks
7.75 x 31.5 14wb
8 x 32 14.25 wb
8.125 x 32.25 14.25 wb
8.25 x 32.25 14.38 wb
8.38 x 32.4 14.4 wb
8.5 x 32.6 14.5 wb
8.62 x 32.75 14.6 wb
8.75 x 32.6 14.5 wb
8.8 x 32.6 14.6 wb
9 x 33 15 wb
9.5 x 33.6 15.125 popsicle
10 x 33.5 15.125 wb popsicle
shaped decks
8.62 x 32.4 14.4 wb
8.75 x 32.3 14.5 wb
9 x 32.75 14.5 wb shovel
9 x 32.25 14.5wb football
9.5 x 32.25 14.75 wb
10 x 31.38 15wb
http://www.heroinskateboarding.com/stuff 9.25" pop isn't in the summer catalog
https://heroin.myshopify.com/collections/all-boards/products/razortop-blue-9-25
https://store.beercity.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BCOS&Category_Code=BCS
Oops, biggest pop is 9". Long neck has longer wb than big mouth shape.
https://store.beercity.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=786b2742f2f6c6226d3b346fad5093dd&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BCOS&Product_Code=BCSK8SHSPRIG19&Category_Code=BCS
10" shovel shape
https://sopdistribution.com/collections/skate/products/atm-donovan-rice-cat 10" shape
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I want to keep going up on wb... those 35th might be the ticket. Or an orange crusher. 6’4” and a half and a 14.5” wheelbase finally feels decent. Jump back to Dane 1 cruiser/curb set up and short length w the 14.125” feels soo damn short I can’t flip that thing at all.
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height: 6'10"
weight: 235lbs
shoe size: 16
current set-up:
Moonshine Brian Drake popsickle (8.75"x32.5" 14.75"wb), indy 159 forged titanium, spit F4 54mm tablets.
Yeah, I'm a fucking giant. Anything under 8.75 seems too small under my size 16's but might try a 8.5 one day for more pop.
Seriously tho.. I'm a foot shorter than you, size 10.5-11 shoe, and I look at 8.75" pops as the bigger end of my "range", 14.25" wb tho...
Did you check out the +9" board thread? https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.0
There's some BIG pops available now. 35th Ave has 10" pop shop decks. Someone does an 11" now? Heroin and Beer City have +9" pops. Heroin has a 10" shaped deck, ATM has a biggie too.
bro thanks so much for the links. I feel right at home on an 8.75 atm but an even longer wheel base might feel even better. I got an 8.75 baker on the way which I'm gonna check out to see if it pops better than my moonshine, but now I got a million options. thanks again bro big help. wonder if they all ship to new zealand?
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height: 6'10"
weight: 235lbs
shoe size: 16
current set-up:
Moonshine Brian Drake popsickle (8.75"x32.5" 14.75"wb), indy 159 forged titanium, spit F4 54mm tablets.
Yeah, I'm a fucking giant. Anything under 8.75 seems too small under my size 16's but might try a 8.5 one day for more pop.
Seriously tho.. I'm a foot shorter than you, size 10.5-11 shoe, and I look at 8.75" pops as the bigger end of my "range", 14.25" wb tho...
Did you check out the +9" board thread? https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.0
There's some BIG pops available now. 35th Ave has 10" pop shop decks. Someone does an 11" now? Heroin and Beer City have +9" pops. Heroin has a 10" shaped deck, ATM has a biggie too.
bro thanks so much for the links. I feel right at home on an 8.75 atm but an even longer wheel base might feel even better. I got an 8.75 baker on the way which I'm gonna check out to see if it pops better than my moonshine, but now I got a million options. thanks again bro big help. wonder if they all ship to new zealand?
the Tyson mega? With the 14.75” wb and 33” length? Sounds good 🤔
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AH orange eagle, 9.0" x 33.25", 15.2" WB. At one point I was convinced that longer was always better and that board showed me how wrong I was. That being said it might be worth a shot for one of you.
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6'1 skating on and off since 2003
shoe size 10
current setup habitat/aws 8.5 thunder 149 team and spitfire f4 52
something about the shape and wheelbase truck combo makes me pop my tricks so high and very consistent.
favorite tall skater John Fitzgerald, he goes to war on every trick
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the Tyson mega? With the 14.75” wb and 33” length? Sounds good 🤔
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that's the one!
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height: 6'10"
weight: 235lbs
shoe size: 16
current set-up:
Moonshine Brian Drake popsickle (8.75"x32.5" 14.75"wb), indy 159 forged titanium, spit F4 54mm tablets.
Yeah, I'm a fucking giant. Anything under 8.75 seems too small under my size 16's but might try a 8.5 one day for more pop.
Seriously tho.. I'm a foot shorter than you, size 10.5-11 shoe, and I look at 8.75" pops as the bigger end of my "range", 14.25" wb tho...
Did you check out the +9" board thread? https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.0
There's some BIG pops available now. 35th Ave has 10" pop shop decks. Someone does an 11" now? Heroin and Beer City have +9" pops. Heroin has a 10" shaped deck, ATM has a biggie too.
bro thanks so much for the links. I feel right at home on an 8.75 atm but an even longer wheel base might feel even better. I got an 8.75 baker on the way which I'm gonna check out to see if it pops better than my moonshine, but now I got a million options. thanks again bro big help. wonder if they all ship to new zealand?
No problem. If 35th Ave ships international? Idk. Dm or email?
Baker also has a 9" mega. And Heroin is thru the same distro so should be easy-ish to find.
8.75 has a good amount of options. 9" too.
If like the Baker wood there's quite a few options.
Alien/Habitat 8.75 has 14.25" wb.. 9" is 15" wb?
Antihero..
Black Label
I bet there's more just with BBS..
For DSM there's Madness.
Creature and Santa Cruz too. SC has some fatties with 14.25" wb, Creatures are longer.
https://alienworkshop.com/collections/decks
http://blacklabelskates.com/catalog/
https://www.dlxsf.com
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/catalog/
https://www.nhsfunfactory.com Santa Cruz
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AH orange eagle, 9.0" x 33.25", 15.2" WB. At one point I was convinced that longer was always better and that board showed me how wrong I was. That being said it might be worth a shot for one of you.
pros/cons? been recommended that. no transition skating/parks near me. just flat cruise and curbs for now
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AH orange eagle, 9.0" x 33.25", 15.2" WB. At one point I was convinced that longer was always better and that board showed me how wrong I was. That being said it might be worth a shot for one of you.
it's really long. sat at the back of the deck when setting up for anything that required pop. with all the real estate it offers, the only way id buy another if it's for transition/cruising only. any rotational tricks were a nightmare on it now that i sized down and have seen the light
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Here's some places to search for sizes
https://www.easternskatesupply.com/products.asp?class=112#class=112
Just found this. Distro so lotsa options
list/measure their own dimensions
https://socalskateshop.com/Skateboard-Decks.html
https://www.tactics.com/decks
https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/cz.aspx?ID=1 listed by width x length
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/decks.html
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height: 6'10"
weight: 235lbs
shoe size: 16
current set-up:
Moonshine Brian Drake popsickle (8.75"x32.5" 14.75"wb), indy 159 forged titanium, spit F4 54mm tablets.
Yeah, I'm a fucking giant. Anything under 8.75 seems too small under my size 16's but might try a 8.5 one day for more pop.
Seriously tho.. I'm a foot shorter than you, size 10.5-11 shoe, and I look at 8.75" pops as the bigger end of my "range", 14.25" wb tho...
Did you check out the +9" board thread? https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.0
There's some BIG pops available now. 35th Ave has 10" pop shop decks. Someone does an 11" now? Heroin and Beer City have +9" pops. Heroin has a 10" shaped deck, ATM has a biggie too.
bro thanks so much for the links. I feel right at home on an 8.75 atm but an even longer wheel base might feel even better. I got an 8.75 baker on the way which I'm gonna check out to see if it pops better than my moonshine, but now I got a million options. thanks again bro big help. wonder if they all ship to new zealand?
Baker also has a 9" mega. And Heroin is thru the same distro so should be easy-ish to find.
8.75 has a good amount of options. 9" too.
If like the Baker wood there's quite a few options.
Alien/Habitat 8.75 has 14.25" wb.. 9" is 15" wb?
Antihero..
Black Label
I bet there's more just with BBS..
For DSM there's Madness.
Creature and Santa Cruz too. SC has some fatties with 14.25" wb, Creatures are longer.
https://alienworkshop.com/collections/decks
http://blacklabelskates.com/catalog/
https://www.dlxsf.com
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/catalog/
https://www.nhsfunfactory.com Santa Cruz
I saw Ben Degros skate a 8.75 Antihero and it seemed sweet. My fav skater is Andy Anderson and that dude skates a crazy 9" and does the most creative street and freestyle skating in the world imo. So if it works for him it can work for my big ass I reckon.
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Here's some places to search for sizes
https://www.easternskatesupply.com/products.asp?class=112#class=112
Just found this. Distro so lotsa options
list/measure their own dimensions
https://socalskateshop.com/Skateboard-Decks.html
https://www.tactics.com/decks
https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/cz.aspx?ID=1 listed by width x length
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/decks.html
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/skateboard-decks
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AH orange eagle, 9.0" x 33.25", 15.2" WB. At one point I was convinced that longer was always better and that board showed me how wrong I was. That being said it might be worth a shot for one of you.
Yeah, very long and it really made all my tricks rocketed. It did feel good for fast ollies down little 2/3-sets, but I skate almost exclusively flatground so it wasn't really worth it. That being said, I know it is one of BAs go-to boards and he skates them really well.
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Has anyone tried this beast?
https://powell-peralta.com/powell-peralta-pro-jm-duran-slidewinder-flightr-skateboard-deck-8-88-x-34-7
17" wheel base!
I can't imagine even ollying on it but my size 16's would be able to dance all over it.
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Has anyone tried this beast?
https://powell-peralta.com/powell-peralta-pro-jm-duran-slidewinder-flightr-skateboard-deck-8-88-x-34-7
17" wheel base!
I can't imagine even ollying on it but my size 16's would be able to dance all over it.
longboard territory
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Anyone here riding a slightly smaller setup?
I'm 6'4"
size 13
Riding an 8in with a 14.25 wheelbase and ventures and am absolutely loving it. I've bounced around to an 8.125 with the same trucks, then an 8.25 with indys and an 8.5 with thunders.
The 8 and 8.125 are by far my favorites at the moment. A skinnier deck with venture lows makes a fantastic setup. I don't mind a wider board, but I've found I don't really need it either.
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Anyone here riding a slightly smaller setup?
I'm 6'4"
size 13
Riding an 8in with a 14.25 wheelbase and ventures and am absolutely loving it. I've bounced around to an 8.125 with the same trucks, then an 8.25 with indys and an 8.5 with thunders.
The 8 and 8.125 are by far my favorites at the moment. A skinnier deck with venture lows makes a fantastic setup. I don't mind a wider board, but I've found I don't really need it either.
Agree. Wider doesn’t help me. Sometimes it’s fun, but that’s it
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Anyone here riding a slightly smaller setup?
I'm 6'4"
size 13
Riding an 8in with a 14.25 wheelbase and ventures and am absolutely loving it. I've bounced around to an 8.125 with the same trucks, then an 8.25 with indys and an 8.5 with thunders.
The 8 and 8.125 are by far my favorites at the moment. A skinnier deck with venture lows makes a fantastic setup. I don't mind a wider board, but I've found I don't really need it either.
im on an 8.25 alltimers with a 14.25 WB and thunder forged and while i admit i can ride it, i prefer having more room to flick and land on.
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I'm 6'4"
size 13
Riding an 8in with a 14.25 wheelbase and ventures and am absolutely loving it. I've bounced around to an 8.125 with the same trucks, then an 8.25 with indys and an 8.5 with thunders.
The 8 and 8.125 are by far my favorites at the moment. A skinnier deck with venture lows makes a fantastic setup. I don't mind a wider board, but I've found I don't really need it either.
Agree. Wider doesn’t help me. Sometimes it’s fun, but that’s it
same. on 6 5 size 13 on 8.25 14.25 is great. Probably could, but dont wanna go down any more
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WB and the kicks matter so much more than width. I'll skate any width 8"-8.5" as long as it is flat and pointy(-ish) with a 14.25"-14.5" WB (sized down on that recently, prefer 14.25). 6'3" and 11.5 in Vans, 12 in Nike.
Speaking of, recently trying Nike a half size up was such a hard to swallow pill. I guess being tall with bigger feet, admitting I needed a bigger shoe made me feel a little self conscious.
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Stoked to find this thread, just what i need for inspo!
Height 195cm (6,4~5”)
Shoe size 11.5
Setup Antihero full 8.25 x 32.2 wb 14.5
I like the board but as others mentioned before me, the Long wb n length makes it pretty sluggish. I feel like trying a shorter deck next time, what is a ’normal’ length? 31.8? Also any ideas for wb When setup with indys? 14.25 sounds like it would make a decent Change to the feel. Its hard visualizing in inches when you’re used to the Metric system..
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Stoked to find this thread, just what i need for inspo!
Height 195cm (6,4~5”)
Shoe size 11.5
Setup Antihero full 8.25 x 32.2 wb 14.5
I like the board but as others mentioned before me, the Long wb n length makes it pretty sluggish. I feel like trying a shorter deck next time, what is a ’normal’ length? 31.8? Also any ideas for wb When setup with indys? 14.25 sounds like it would make a decent Change to the feel. Its hard visualizing in inches when you’re used to the Metric system..
really enjoying the 14.25 wb same height but I wear size 13s. huge difference compared to 14.5+ everything is much easier this way
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WB and the kicks matter so much more than width. I'll skate any width 8"-8.5" as long as it is flat and pointy(-ish) with a 14.25"-14.5" WB (sized down on that recently, prefer 14.25). 6'3" and 11.5 in Vans, 12 in Nike.
Speaking of, recently trying Nike a half size up was such a hard to swallow pill. I guess being tall with bigger feet, admitting I needed a bigger shoe made me feel a little self conscious.
why pointy?
also same boat, started wearing 13's more recently, i think my feet have flattened and grown in my age? and was getting toe soreness on one of my feet
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WB and the kicks matter so much more than width. I'll skate any width 8"-8.5" as long as it is flat and pointy(-ish) with a 14.25"-14.5" WB (sized down on that recently, prefer 14.25). 6'3" and 11.5 in Vans, 12 in Nike.
Speaking of, recently trying Nike a half size up was such a hard to swallow pill. I guess being tall with bigger feet, admitting I needed a bigger shoe made me feel a little self conscious.
also same boat, started wearing 13's more recently, i think my feet have flattened and grown in my age? and was getting toe soreness on one of my feet
I shouldn’t even be in here: (real short)
Pointy helps me flip the board. I also like the look. Anything with a scoop feels excellent.
I went from cramming my feet into 8.5s-9, to all of a sudden needing 10-10.5 in my 30s. It was dumb to wear shoes too small.
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Yeah I have recently accepted that I’m a 12. I denied that fact for more than a decade.
14.25 WB with Ventures or Thunders is what’s feeling good for me now. I really, really loved 14.5 with Aces, and I think riding Aces for a year did a lot for my skating but now I want to flip that thing around.
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Without pictures of your big toes this thread is worthless I got a fat ass toe
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WB and the kicks matter so much more than width. I'll skate any width 8"-8.5" as long as it is flat and pointy(-ish) with a 14.25"-14.5" WB (sized down on that recently, prefer 14.25). 6'3" and 11.5 in Vans, 12 in Nike.
Speaking of, recently trying Nike a half size up was such a hard to swallow pill. I guess being tall with bigger feet, admitting I needed a bigger shoe made me feel a little self conscious.
also same boat, started wearing 13's more recently, i think my feet have flattened and grown in my age? and was getting toe soreness on one of my feet
I shouldn’t even be in here: (real short)
Pointy helps me flip the board. I also like the look. Anything with a scoop feels excellent.
I went from cramming my feet into 8.5s-9, to all of a sudden needing 10-10.5 in my 30s. It was dumb to wear shoes too small.
Pointy feels extra good on anything with a scoop or shove. Plus when I was a kid everything was pointy so that is just how boards should look to me. I genuinely can't stand how square kicks look.
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It’s funny. I am 6.1 with a size 12 but an inseam of 31 so I have none of the issues you guys are talking about. 14.25 is perfect for me and I rode 14” wheel base 7.5” x 31” for 10 years also with no issues.
It’s the leg length that matters.
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giving the 8.5 x 32.125 x 14.375 Heroin board I had stashed under the bed another shot. I hope I like it because I really wanna try the razortop with the same dims.
edit: might try magic carpeting it with my 144s too.
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It’s funny. I am 6.1 with a size 12 but an inseam of 31 so I have none of the issues you guys are talking about. 14.25 is perfect for me and I rode 14” wheel base 7.5” x 31” for 10 years also with no issues.
It’s the leg length that matters.
36 inseam and a 31.5 length deck seems like a headache, never mind 31 flat
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It’s funny. I am 6.1 with a size 12 but an inseam of 31 so I have none of the issues you guys are talking about. 14.25 is perfect for me and I rode 14” wheel base 7.5” x 31” for 10 years also with no issues.
It’s the leg length that matters.
Pardon my ignorance but your deck length is supposed to match your inseam length or what?
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not but it feels shit to have long ass legs and a short board to land on
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not but it feels shit to have long ass legs and a short board to land on
tell me about it, I nearly have a 40" inseam.
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not but it feels shit to have long ass legs and a short board to land on
tell me about it, I nearly have a 40" inseam.
the clearance from your nuts too most handrails is a blessing i bet
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not but it feels shit to have long ass legs and a short board to land on
tell me about it, I nearly have a 40" inseam.
lol there is that. not jumping my big ass onto any handrails any time soon.
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are you guys skating vulcs? had to for the last month or so and my legs are always shot. i stretch before and after sessions and have never been this inflexible in my life.
this is my last pair of vans for sure. they are mentally no good for me. i used to wear them as casual shoes all the time before i started skating and doing anything athletic in them just doesnt click with my brain. believe it or not, most of my solo sessions have consisted of me cursing loudly at myself to actually jump. when i land the shock goes through my heels and up my back. only looking for cushy cupsoles at this point
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are you guys skating vulcs? had to for the last month or so and my legs are always shot. i stretch before and after sessions and have never been this inflexible in my life.
this is my last pair of vans for sure. they are mentally no good for me. i used to wear them as casual shoes all the time before i started skating and doing anything athletic in them just doesnt click with my brain. believe it or not, most of my solo sessions have consisted of me cursing loudly at myself to actually jump. when i land the shock goes through my heels and up my back. only looking for cushy cupsoles at this point
Vans pros or classics? Either way, if the ultracush isn't cutting it then yeah try cupsoles. 3st.004 has good cushion. I used to skate exclusively thick cupsoles with good cushion (rip Project BA), thicker dunks etc with FP insoles. Relatively less plagued by injuries now but still like the stability of a solid cupsole but I've come to value boardfeel a lot more lately, so just been skating a rotation of jordan 1s. Pretty thin but very structured, and great boardfeel but still more cushion (especially on the midfoot and heels) than most vulcs.
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I only skate vulcs, with a couple exceptions over the past few years. IMHO fit and insole matter way more to me and have a bigger impact on how sore or not sore I feel afterwards.
Take it with a grain of salt, as I pretty much only skate flatground and curbs.
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are you guys skating vulcs? had to for the last month or so and my legs are always shot. i stretch before and after sessions and have never been this inflexible in my life.
this is my last pair of vans for sure. they are mentally no good for me. i used to wear them as casual shoes all the time before i started skating and doing anything athletic in them just doesnt click with my brain. believe it or not, most of my solo sessions have consisted of me cursing loudly at myself to actually jump. when i land the shock goes through my heels and up my back. only looking for cushy cupsoles at this point
Vans pros or classics? Either way, if the ultracush isn't cutting it then yeah try cupsoles. 3st.004 has good cushion. I used to skate exclusively thick cupsoles with good cushion (rip Project BA), thicker dunks etc with FP insoles. Relatively less plagued by injuries now but still like the stability of a solid cupsole but I've come to value boardfeel a lot more lately, so just been skating a rotation of jordan 1s. Pretty thin but very structured, and great boardfeel but still more cushion (especially on the midfoot and heels) than most vulcs.
you skate in Jordan 1's? That sounds mint to me and I could maybe even find them in size 16. They feel good?
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are you guys skating vulcs? had to for the last month or so and my legs are always shot. i stretch before and after sessions and have never been this inflexible in my life.
this is my last pair of vans for sure. they are mentally no good for me. i used to wear them as casual shoes all the time before i started skating and doing anything athletic in them just doesnt click with my brain. believe it or not, most of my solo sessions have consisted of me cursing loudly at myself to actually jump. when i land the shock goes through my heels and up my back. only looking for cushy cupsoles at this point
Vans pros or classics? Either way, if the ultracush isn't cutting it then yeah try cupsoles. 3st.004 has good cushion. I used to skate exclusively thick cupsoles with good cushion (rip Project BA), thicker dunks etc with FP insoles. Relatively less plagued by injuries now but still like the stability of a solid cupsole but I've come to value boardfeel a lot more lately, so just been skating a rotation of jordan 1s. Pretty thin but very structured, and great boardfeel but still more cushion (especially on the midfoot and heels) than most vulcs.
you skate in Jordan 1's? That sounds mint to me and I could maybe even find them in size 16. They feel good?
Yes. Good boardfeel and shape. Structured and feel very stable. Good cushioning in the forefoot and heel but can get a little thin in the toe after a while. Very durable too. I'm size 13 so I'm at the sweet spot where I can find anything in my size and there's plenty of stuff on sale. If you've got 16 feet then most skate shoes aren't an option, should definitely consider Js if you can find on the low
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I've gone from 8,06 - 8.12 - 8.25 - 8.38 Full, and now back to a 8.25 Full SE again (3rd Full SE).
It felt terrible. Way too cramped, length wise, however, it also felt a little heavy, as in I had to put in some effort.
Skate with thunders 148. The 8.38 was 32.45" length, 14.62" WB.
I guess I should try find a similar length, but maybe between 14.25 - 14.5" WB to mellow it out?
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are you guys skating vulcs? had to for the last month or so and my legs are always shot. i stretch before and after sessions and have never been this inflexible in my life.
this is my last pair of vans for sure. they are mentally no good for me. i used to wear them as casual shoes all the time before i started skating and doing anything athletic in them just doesnt click with my brain. believe it or not, most of my solo sessions have consisted of me cursing loudly at myself to actually jump. when i land the shock goes through my heels and up my back. only looking for cushy cupsoles at this point
Vans pros or classics? Either way, if the ultracush isn't cutting it then yeah try cupsoles. 3st.004 has good cushion. I used to skate exclusively thick cupsoles with good cushion (rip Project BA), thicker dunks etc with FP insoles. Relatively less plagued by injuries now but still like the stability of a solid cupsole but I've come to value boardfeel a lot more lately, so just been skating a rotation of jordan 1s. Pretty thin but very structured, and great boardfeel but still more cushion (especially on the midfoot and heels) than most vulcs.
you skate in Jordan 1's? That sounds mint to me and I could maybe even find them in size 16. They feel good?
Yes. Good boardfeel and shape. Structured and feel very stable. Good cushioning in the forefoot and heel but can get a little thin in the toe after a while. Very durable too. I'm size 13 so I'm at the sweet spot where I can find anything in my size and there's plenty of stuff on sale. If you've got 16 feet then most skate shoes aren't an option, should definitely consider Js if you can find on the low
sounds sick. problem is finding them cheap. probably impossible at my size.
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Check GOAT can filter by size, and also the low top 1’s are only $90 retail compared to $160/$170 for the OG high. Can find random colors of the low discounted at times.
Been skating in the NB 913 last couple of small curb sessions. That’s all i have been doing this winter/quarantine. But they good and broken in well. Don’t notice em much on board which is always a good thing.
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posted too late but vans classics with a extra insoles. pro models cant be THAT much better and i just think an athletic looking shoe will actually make me skate harder.
looking at my feet and seeing non sporty shoes makes me skate in my comfort zone, which aint shit, if that makes any sense
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posted too late but vans classics with a extra insoles. pro models cant be THAT much better and i just think an athletic looking shoe will actually make me skate harder.
looking at my feet and seeing non sporty shoes makes me skate in my comfort zone, which aint shit, if that makes any sense
Pros are a lot better, better insole, structure, durability, support...
But still, wouldn't be my go to if what you're after is support.
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posted too late but vans classics with a extra insoles. pro models cant be THAT much better and i just think an athletic looking shoe will actually make me skate harder.
looking at my feet and seeing non sporty shoes makes me skate in my comfort zone, which aint shit, if that makes any sense
Pros are a lot better, better insole, structure, durability, support...
But still, wouldn't be my go to if what you're after is support.
except half cab pro's maybe as far as support. ben degros just dropped a review on em
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Check GOAT can filter by size, and also the low top 1’s are only $90 retail compared to $160/$170 for the OG high. Can find random colors of the low discounted at times.
Been skating in the NB 913 last couple of small curb sessions. That’s all i have been doing this winter/quarantine. But they good and broken in well. Don’t notice em much on board which is always a good thing.
I found a mint pair of royal/black Jordan 1 mids in size 16 for $120nzd. Instant buy. Couldn't believe I found them in my size for under $200nzd. I'm hyped to skate in them.
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are you guys skating vulcs? had to for the last month or so and my legs are always shot. i stretch before and after sessions and have never been this inflexible in my life.
this is my last pair of vans for sure. they are mentally no good for me. i used to wear them as casual shoes all the time before i started skating and doing anything athletic in them just doesnt click with my brain. believe it or not, most of my solo sessions have consisted of me cursing loudly at myself to actually jump. when i land the shock goes through my heels and up my back. only looking for cushy cupsoles at this point
Vans pros or classics? Either way, if the ultracush isn't cutting it then yeah try cupsoles. 3st.004 has good cushion. I used to skate exclusively thick cupsoles with good cushion (rip Project BA), thicker dunks etc with FP insoles. Relatively less plagued by injuries now but still like the stability of a solid cupsole but I've come to value boardfeel a lot more lately, so just been skating a rotation of jordan 1s. Pretty thin but very structured, and great boardfeel but still more cushion (especially on the midfoot and heels) than most vulcs.
3st.004 is vulc but I'm keep thinking it's cupsole too cuz of the boost. Heel cushioning is good but there's no midsole in the forefoot, just that crappy Adidas insole. On the upside boardfeel is amazing.
Kalis is pretty cush but a lil thick, and there's a small but noticeable heel-toe drop. Toebox was also more flexible than I expected it to be.
NB# 913 seems like it matches or beats the Project BA for cushioning with having that bouncy feel that worn in Lunarlon gets. And I don't think it has any heel-toe drop. Boardfeel and flex is pretty good, insole is pretty thin so the overall thickness is just right.
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im pretty sure the 3st.004 is a cupsole. did you mean thin cupsole?
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im pretty sure the 3st.004 is a cupsole. did you mean thin cupsole?
I've got em and I'm almost positive it's a weird vulc design. The foxing tape is the weird part and it fooled me at first too.
If you look at the sole pics you can see where the foxing does a 90 degree bend and becomes part of the sole. Then in the side pics you can see the foxing go higher up in the arch/midfoot area, and then it cuts off to expose the Boost.
The outsole is 3 pieces glued/fused together: the main hex pattern part, the foxing around the toebox and midfoot, and the zigzag pattern part for the heel. The pics don't show it but sometimes some glue bleeds out thru where the different parts join.
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this might be a stupid question but i just have to ask. does it make more sense to learn flatground on a smaller or bigger setup? I know people that have learned on the 7.5s a decade ago and the old heads who were riding 10" decks with huge wheelbases.
been mostly skating flat and curbs these days but i feel like i have been fucking around long enough and should try to get semi decent now that nobodys watching. any suggestions?
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this might be a stupid question but i just have to ask. does it make more sense to learn flatground on a smaller or bigger setup? I know people that have learned on the 7.5s a decade ago and the old heads who were riding 10" decks with huge wheelbases.
been mostly skating flat and curbs these days but i feel like i have been fucking around long enough and should try to get semi decent now that nobodys watching. any suggestions?
Not really a straightforward answer. Depends on what tricks you wanna learn and what problems you're having with them on your current setup...
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this might be a stupid question but i just have to ask. does it make more sense to learn flatground on a smaller or bigger setup? I know people that have learned on the 7.5s a decade ago and the old heads who were riding 10" decks with huge wheelbases.
been mostly skating flat and curbs these days but i feel like i have been fucking around long enough and should try to get semi decent now that nobodys watching. any suggestions?
Not really a straightforward answer. Depends on what tricks you wanna learn and what problems you're having with them on your current setup...
just trying to get consistent control of as many flatground tricks (including switch and nollie) i can on something other than my regular feel good size. hopefully i can take it from there and have it translate to my "right" size
theres a shit ton that i dont like about my current setup but it revolves around the board being too pointy which makes alot of shit look off while looking down at it. also the tail isnt stable when popping and that didnt help my consistency at all. ready to move on from this deck and never look back
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this might be a stupid question but i just have to ask. does it make more sense to learn flatground on a smaller or bigger setup? I know people that have learned on the 7.5s a decade ago and the old heads who were riding 10" decks with huge wheelbases.
been mostly skating flat and curbs these days but i feel like i have been fucking around long enough and should try to get semi decent now that nobodys watching. any suggestions?
Not really a straightforward answer. Depends on what tricks you wanna learn and what problems you're having with them on your current setup...
theres a shit ton that i dont like about my current setup but it revolves around the board being too pointy which makes alot of shit look off while looking down at it. also the tail isnt stable when popping and that didnt help my consistency at all. ready to move on from this deck and never look back
But why try get it on something other than your regular feel good size? I find that when I try fuck around with my setup too much and try a lot of new shit too frequently it hurts me much more than helps me because my muscle memory and technique keep having to change.
If you don't like it being too pointy then get something more full I guess, but personally I prefer pointy ish kicks for flatground (just slightly) because I feel like its easier to flick off of and scoop. Though the advantage of fuller kicks for sitting on slides is more significant so usually I just end up opting for fullish rounded, but not square kicks.
I guess if you're struggling to get your flatground tricks to flip or spin all the way around, then a shorter/skinnier board could help. If you're struggling for a stable landing... then a bigger board could help... if you're overrotating all your tricks, a wider wheelbase or longer board could maybe be good etc etc
I dunno sounds like you have a regular feel good size so you should just stick with that unless you have a very specific problem with some particular tricks.
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this might be a stupid question but i just have to ask. does it make more sense to learn flatground on a smaller or bigger setup? I know people that have learned on the 7.5s a decade ago and the old heads who were riding 10" decks with huge wheelbases.
been mostly skating flat and curbs these days but i feel like i have been fucking around long enough and should try to get semi decent now that nobodys watching. any suggestions?
Not really a straightforward answer. Depends on what tricks you wanna learn and what problems you're having with them on your current setup...
theres a shit ton that i dont like about my current setup but it revolves around the board being too pointy which makes alot of shit look off while looking down at it. also the tail isnt stable when popping and that didnt help my consistency at all. ready to move on from this deck and never look back
But why try get it on something other than your regular feel good size? I find that when I try fuck around with my setup too much and try a lot of new shit too frequently it hurts me much more than helps me because my muscle memory and technique keep having to change.
If you don't like it being too pointy then get something more full I guess, but personally I prefer pointy ish kicks for flatground (just slightly) because I feel like its easier to flick off of and scoop. Though the advantage of fuller kicks for sitting on slides is more significant so usually I just end up opting for fullish rounded, but not square kicks.
I guess if you're struggling to get your flatground tricks to flip or spin all the way around, then a shorter/skinnier board could help. If you're struggling for a stable landing... then a bigger board could help... if you're overrotating all your tricks, a wider wheelbase or longer board could maybe be good etc etc
I dunno sounds like you have a regular feel good size so you should just stick with that unless you have a very specific problem with some particular tricks.
This.
Changing your setup around is not helpful to the act of learning skateboard tricks, consistently.
Skateboarding more often will help you.
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Yeah, try and keep things consistent with your gear. I know at times I'll blame my trucks for a bad day, switch them out, and then spend a week trying to get used to something new (that I don't even like as much). It sucks and doesn't help anything.
As far as a "proper" sized board, skate what you like seeing under your feet. I've spent tons of time bugging thinking a board is too short or whatever only to find that something longer just doesn't feel right or that the shape just doesn't look good to me when I'm riding it. I always progress (or at least have fun) when I like what is under my feet.
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all you tall bros need to check Bobby Long on the new SOTY vid on thrasher. Both he and Figgy are lanky as fuck and kill it.
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all you tall bros need to check Bobby Long on the new SOTY vid on thrasher. Both he and Figgy are lanky as fuck and kill it.
yeah saw that and just peeped this out too. Must be like at least 6’5”? Legs so long haha
https://youtu.be/NLoSJ2lnkqs
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all you tall bros need to check Bobby Long on the new SOTY vid on thrasher. Both he and Figgy are lanky as fuck and kill it.
https://youtu.be/NLoSJ2lnkqs
yeah man I want to know how tall he is. Figgy is 6'5" at least and this dude looks even taller. Wonder what size deck he rides.
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maybe i'm just stoned but Bobby Long is such a good tall person name
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Bumping this to say that I've been skating a board with a 13.875" WB for almost and week and it rules. Don't let Professor Schmitt and the wheelbase police tell you that you can't skate what you want.
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Bumping this to say that I've been skating a board with a 13.875" WB for almost and week and it rules. Don't let Professor Schmitt and the wheelbase police tell you that you can't skate what you want.
Nice. What length? Do you feel like the wb to length ratio matters? like a small wb with a standard/longer length is doable?
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Bumping this to say that I've been skating a board with a 13.875" WB for almost and week and it rules. Don't let Professor Schmitt and the wheelbase police tell you that you can't skate what you want.
It's 9"x32", the Girl Love Seat shape. Its got a big nose and tail with a lot of flat, and the overall surface area between the kicks is pretty long. Maybe that is part of it? The last board I had that I really enjoyed was 31.75" with a 14.25" WB and pretty flat kicks.
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Here's a list of tall skaters to watch and their heights tall bros:
Ron Whaley (6'7")
Justin Figueroa (6'5")
Bobby Long (6'5")
Brian Anderson (6'4")
Stefan Janoski (6'3")
Andrew Reynolds (6'2")
Corey Duffel (6'2")
Keep shredding tall dudes.
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this might be a stupid question but i just have to ask. does it make more sense to learn flatground on a smaller or bigger setup? I know people that have learned on the 7.5s a decade ago and the old heads who were riding 10" decks with huge wheelbases.
been mostly skating flat and curbs these days but i feel like i have been fucking around long enough and should try to get semi decent now that nobodys watching. any suggestions?
Not really a straightforward answer. Depends on what tricks you wanna learn and what problems you're having with them on your current setup...
theres a shit ton that i dont like about my current setup but it revolves around the board being too pointy which makes alot of shit look off while looking down at it. also the tail isnt stable when popping and that didnt help my consistency at all. ready to move on from this deck and never look back
What's your setup like now? I'm 6'4" and a size 13 and generally skating around 8 or 8.125. Sometimes I go wider but it's not too skinny or anything. Wheelbase definitely matters more. For curbs and flatground and honestly most everything else I'm skating around 14.25. On my 8/8.125 its 14.25 with ventures.
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fa 8.38/31.85/14.18 WB
thunder 151 hollow lights
f4 conical full 53mm 99
wider has definitely felt better for everything, moved up from 8.25 and might try the same shape in 8.5 next
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i've recently convinced myself that an 8.38 x 31.9 with a 14.12 wb on ventures or a 14.38 wb on indys would be my 'perfect' setup, as long as it doesnt have a stubby tail.
Gonna try and unload an unloved setup and look into picking up a primitive or dlx with closeish dims once the local shop opens.
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6'3", 175lbs, US 13 shoe, currently riding an FA 8.18 with 52mm Spitfire F4 tablets and Indy 144s
Started skating again this summer after a 7 year break and have been going crazy feeling like I'm riding boards that are way too small for me. I picked up some Thunder 151 titanium lights but have been really stuck trying to decide between sizing up to an 8.5 or 8.75. I'm worried about the 8.5 feeling too small or the 8.75 being too hard to skate and haven't been able to pull the trigger. I'm sure the difference isn't that big in reality, does anyone have any recommendations?
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6'3", 175lbs, US 13 shoe, currently riding an FA 8.18 with 52mm Spitfire F4 tablets and Indy 144s
Started skating again this summer after a 7 year break and have been going crazy feeling like I'm riding boards that are way too small for me. I picked up some Thunder 151 titanium lights but have been really stuck trying to decide between sizing up to an 8.5 or 8.75. I'm worried about the 8.5 feeling too small or the 8.75 being too hard to skate and haven't been able to pull the trigger. I'm sure the difference isn't that big in reality, does anyone have any recommendations?
try both. id say my ideal width lands in between 8.5 and 8.75, but wheelbase is much more important to keep constant
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Just want to say re-reading this stuff today got me to chill out over a madness flair up. Much love to all my fellow tall skaters.
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6'3", 175lbs, US 13 shoe, currently riding an FA 8.18 with 52mm Spitfire F4 tablets and Indy 144s
Started skating again this summer after a 7 year break and have been going crazy feeling like I'm riding boards that are way too small for me. I picked up some Thunder 151 titanium lights but have been really stuck trying to decide between sizing up to an 8.5 or 8.75. I'm worried about the 8.5 feeling too small or the 8.75 being too hard to skate and haven't been able to pull the trigger. I'm sure the difference isn't that big in reality, does anyone have any recommendations?
Im very similar size...I’ve tried a bunch of decks between 8.5 to 8.8 and as far as popsicles go, the Black Label 8.68 was my favourite...but since then ive worked out i prefer shaped (kinda egg shape) 8.75-9 decks. Example, Brown Bomber, its 8.8 where my front foot is usually placed on the board, but over the trucks its a 8.5-8.6 -and Wb is 14.25 which is perfect too
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I’m 188cm, 100kg. Been trying some big boards lately and love them. Went to a board with a long wheelbase though, and it’s super weird. Feels like I have to relearn a lot on it.
I got a Welcome 8.8 Effigy shape. I took it to skatepark, and I love how it feels on ramps and bowls, but I can barely ollie it! The timing is all off. WB isn’t even that long at 14.6”
Didn’t realize I would notice wheelbase increases a lot more than I notice dramatic width increases.
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I think boards with less concave are better the bigger you are. When I have a board with steep concave I feel like my feet are trying to work around the concave, like I have less flexibility on my foot placement. This is all just my bro science but even if it's mental it works for me. Steep concave flicks too quick for me too. I prefer a slower flick to work these limbs back to where they need to be in time.
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I ended up picking up an 8.5 polar P2 shape. I figured it would be an easier transition from a smaller board since the tail tapers a decent amount. I already feel a lot more comfortable skating it than the 8.18 and I'm actually interested in going bigger. Just need to track something down with a relatively shorter wheelbase.
Do you guys usually skate harder bushings? I've never been able to feel comfortable on stock indy bushings without tightening them down way too much. I've been skating Indy black 94a cylinder bushings and they feel great (although they squeak a lot).
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I ended up picking up an 8.5 polar P2 shape. I figured it would be an easier transition from a smaller board since the tail tapers a decent amount. I already feel a lot more comfortable skating it than the 8.18 and I'm actually interested in going bigger. Just need to track something down with a relatively shorter wheelbase.
Do you guys usually skate harder bushings? I've never been able to feel comfortable on stock indy bushings without tightening them down way too much. I've been skating Indy black 94a cylinder bushings and they feel great (although they squeak a lot).
I run stocks in Aces, but with Indy and Venture I swap out the bushings. I do the 92a blue barrel in Indy and the 97a purple supercush in Venture (green 94a in the lows). For whatever reason I need a harder bushing in Ventures for them to feel right. Harder bushings > tightening up trucks.
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I ended up picking up an 8.5 polar P2 shape. I figured it would be an easier transition from a smaller board since the tail tapers a decent amount. I already feel a lot more comfortable skating it than the 8.18 and I'm actually interested in going bigger. Just need to track something down with a relatively shorter wheelbase.
Do you guys usually skate harder bushings? I've never been able to feel comfortable on stock indy bushings without tightening them down way too much. I've been skating Indy black 94a cylinder bushings and they feel great (although they squeak a lot).
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I ended up picking up an 8.5 polar P2 shape. I figured it would be an easier transition from a smaller board since the tail tapers a decent amount. I already feel a lot more comfortable skating it than the 8.18 and I'm actually interested in going bigger. Just need to track something down with a relatively shorter wheelbase.
Do you guys usually skate harder bushings? I've never been able to feel comfortable on stock indy bushings without tightening them down way too much. I've been skating Indy black 94a cylinder bushings and they feel great (although they squeak a lot).
Ive been playing around with bushing combos...bottom super hard and top medium is the current combo, which feels good...on thunders though.
Also for squeak, put some dish washing liquid on top and bottom of each bushing before assembling the truck...also a bit in the pivot cup...wont squeak anymore
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Bumping this thread bc the tall pals need it
6'6
200lbs
Size 12 shoe
I'm a hit or miss board breaker. Seems like sometimes a deck will last me a while, other times it'll snap on me around 3 weeks doing even just a poorly landed ollie. Not a super consistent breaker like my height and weight would indicate.
Gear of choice:
Deck
I've messed around with big boards a lot and still have a scram deck setup that I believe is 10.3. However, I've found myself enjoying 8.5 the most and nowadays that tends to be my go-to. Wheelbase I used to only want 14.75 but after skating 14.25-14.5 wb decks I now have come to the conclusion that wheelbases in that range are just a lot more fun.
Polar 8.5 x 32.125 14.5 wb - Great shape with a fuller nose and slightly rounded tail. Steeper concave on this shape definitely makes the foot lock in a little bit weirder for bigger foot sizes imo, not a deal breaker for me. I would say it feels smaller while skating than its measurements which can be good or bad
DLX 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb - To me this is the perfect "standard" popsicle shape. I'll skate any of the concaves in the stack on this deck from I - IV DLX concaves are just always nice to me. Definitely a fan of the classic blue antihero eagle. Another advantage of this shape is that its always in production so there's lots of options for acquiring one.
Trucks: Recently joined the ace-head clan. At my height and weight stability and wheelbite have always been concerns for me and I have neither of these issues with aces. Can't wait for the re-sizing
Pants:
Dickies 67 tough max flex twill 34 length works well enough for me surprisingly
Levis 569: just got my first pair and they're super comfy and have that baggy look but don't feel too billowy for me. 34 length is perfect in these. 36 would have been way too long
Shoes:
Narrow feet keeps me wearing nike after too many mid-foot sprains from overly wide vans.
Blazer Mids are my go-to right now, can't recommend them enough. I'm usually a dunk guy as well, but haven't been able to cop a single pair in a long time. Fingers crossed either dunk hype dies down or a standardized basic color-way with full stock runs becomes a thing.
I'll throw out a lesser-known / up-and-coming tall skater. Brian Odwyer he's a santa cruz am 6'3. Been enjoying his clips on instagram and his appearances on the Santa Cruz youtube channel. Looking forward to seeing more from him.
Thank you for reading my rant that personifies my skate gear addiction.
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Height: 6.2
Shoes size: 11.5
Skating since: 1990
Current setups:
- Magenta 7.875 popsicle, 139s, F4 52s, 1/8 risers (skating this on ledges, manual pads, flatground and mellow transitions)
- Magenta 8.125 square shape, 144s, F4 52s, 1/8 risers (my ATV)
- Magenta 8.25 90s shape, 144s, F4 52s, 1/8 risers (my other ATV)
- Lovenskate 8.75 egg shape, 149s, F4 53s, 1/8 risers (skating this on curbs, manual pads, miniramps and bowls)
I like short wheelbases. 14.25 ideally.
I have risers on every setup to get less wheel bite.
I find the Solver jeans Volcom make very comfortable. 36 x 32.
Uniqlo make good, nice, cheap check shirts that last years. XL fits well.
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I also got to say, as a taller person I think finding pants that fit right is fucking hard. Like, too baggy=sails in the wind and too skinny=looking like a stork. I'm mad envious of shorter dudes who can rock baggy pants.
sorry for double posting but this is the realest shit i've seen on this message board
Feel this. I'm super specific about pants, and have a hard time finding one's that fit just right. I'm 6'4'' and 175lb ish. I like a slimmer fit, but not overly tight so it's hard to find a balance. There's this brand called Duer that makes a pretty nice stretchy slim pant, they're pretty expensive at $140 CAD, but at this point I'm willing to pay a little more for something that fits well. I also don't spend much on clothes anyways, so buying a pair of pants every couple years at that price isn't a big deal.
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cool to see the wide variety of shapes/sizes that everyone is doing. if it works, roll with it.
i'm 6' on the dot. 150 lbs. 11 shoe. 32" inseam
skating since '87. active in all of the eras. slowest period was 2005-2010 (work. life. wife. kid focus)
always fun to play on cruisers, eggs, old school shapes, but....
my go to set up is
8" or 8.125" wide
31.5-32" long
14.25" WB
8.25" trucks
50-54mm wheels, mostly 52mm
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I also got to say, as a taller person I think finding pants that fit right is fucking hard. Like, too baggy=sails in the wind and too skinny=looking like a stork. I'm mad envious of shorter dudes who can rock baggy pants.
sorry for double posting but this is the realest shit i've seen on this message board
Feel this. I'm super specific about pants, and have a hard time finding one's that fit just right. I'm 6'4'' and 175lb ish. I like a slimmer fit, but not overly tight so it's hard to find a balance. There's this brand called Duer that makes a pretty nice stretchy slim pant, they're pretty expensive at $140 CAD, but at this point I'm willing to pay a little more for something that fits well. I also don't spend much on clothes anyways, so buying a pair of pants every couple years at that price isn't a big deal.
As evidenced by my bringing it up, I'm a little neurotic about pants. I'm 6'3" and have been steady 190-200 for the past two years, but for whatever reason anything that is loose or relaxed fit look like Jncos on me. I also hate most skinny or slim fit pants because I have big calfs from years of skating and biking and it makes those look goofy. And then further complicating things, I don't like it when pants are too lightweight so that rules out a bunch of stuff.
My favorite pants are the Levi's skate work pants, which are heavy duty and are a nice true straight fit with a very slight taper. I also really like the skate 511s, which are a litter wider and straighter legged than the standard ones. And I recently thrifted a pair of Levi's 541s, which fit very similarly to the work pants and got me hyped.
@hillbilly shifty knowing you're also an 11 makes me REALLY want to try one of those C47s.
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I also got to say, as a taller person I think finding pants that fit right is fucking hard. Like, too baggy=sails in the wind and too skinny=looking like a stork. I'm mad envious of shorter dudes who can rock baggy pants.
sorry for double posting but this is the realest shit i've seen on this message board
Feel this. I'm super specific about pants, and have a hard time finding one's that fit just right. I'm 6'4'' and 175lb ish. I like a slimmer fit, but not overly tight so it's hard to find a balance. There's this brand called Duer that makes a pretty nice stretchy slim pant, they're pretty expensive at $140 CAD, but at this point I'm willing to pay a little more for something that fits well. I also don't spend much on clothes anyways, so buying a pair of pants every couple years at that price isn't a big deal.
As evidenced by my bringing it up, I'm a little neurotic about pants. I'm 6'3" and have been steady 190-200 for the past two years, but for whatever reason anything that is loose or relaxed fit look like Jncos on me. I also hate most skinny or slim fit pants because I have big calfs from years of skating and biking and it makes those look goofy. And then further complicating things, I don't like it when pants are too lightweight so that rules out a bunch of stuff.
My favorite pants are the Levi's skate work pants, which are heavy duty and are a nice true straight fit with a very slight taper. I also really like the skate 511s, which are a litter wider and straighter legged than the standard ones. And I recently thrifted a pair of Levi's 541s, which fit very similarly to the work pants and got me hyped.
@hillbilly shifty knowing you're also an 11 makes me REALLY want to try one of those C47s.
@FrozenIndustries not sure when more C47s will drop.
went hunting online, only place i could find....
http://www.blacklistboardshop.com/hardgoods/decks/baker/rowan-zorilla-presley-deck-pid-12873
snatch that shit up!
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I also got to say, as a taller person I think finding pants that fit right is fucking hard. Like, too baggy=sails in the wind and too skinny=looking like a stork. I'm mad envious of shorter dudes who can rock baggy pants.
sorry for double posting but this is the realest shit i've seen on this message board
Feel this. I'm super specific about pants, and have a hard time finding one's that fit just right. I'm 6'4'' and 175lb ish. I like a slimmer fit, but not overly tight so it's hard to find a balance. There's this brand called Duer that makes a pretty nice stretchy slim pant, they're pretty expensive at $140 CAD, but at this point I'm willing to pay a little more for something that fits well. I also don't spend much on clothes anyways, so buying a pair of pants every couple years at that price isn't a big deal.
As evidenced by my bringing it up, I'm a little neurotic about pants. I'm 6'3" and have been steady 190-200 for the past two years, but for whatever reason anything that is loose or relaxed fit look like Jncos on me. I also hate most skinny or slim fit pants because I have big calfs from years of skating and biking and it makes those look goofy. And then further complicating things, I don't like it when pants are too lightweight so that rules out a bunch of stuff.
My favorite pants are the Levi's skate work pants, which are heavy duty and are a nice true straight fit with a very slight taper. I also really like the skate 511s, which are a litter wider and straighter legged than the standard ones. And I recently thrifted a pair of Levi's 541s, which fit very similarly to the work pants and got me hyped.
@hillbilly shifty knowing you're also an 11 makes me REALLY want to try one of those C47s.
@FrozenIndustries not sure when more C47s will drop.
went hunting online, only place i could find....
http://www.blacklistboardshop.com/hardgoods/decks/baker/rowan-zorilla-presley-deck-pid-12873
snatch that shit up!
Yeah I've had it in my cart but have been gun shy. Good looks! I'm having commitment issues.
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Sup skytouchers, bumping this due to some madness.
Typically skate Ace 44 classics on an 8.5"-ish board. That has been my go to for a while and is inevitably what I always come back to. I also have some Venture 5.6 hollows, but for some reason (in spite of them being so close in size) I am convinced that they're too small for my size 11 feet.
I need some of you who are of similar stature to tell me if I am being neurotic or not (I know I am). Thank you so much.
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I'm a size 10, 6 foot 3, 170lbs, skate 8.25 on 144 or 5.6 and it feels great if you ride a deck that has full kicks.
I've also had 8.5s and I add 3 washers on the inside, which effectively makes an 8.25 truck 8.38 or equal to 44 classics. Try that first and see what's up. I personally don't like 8.5 width trucks no matter the deck width.
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Sup skytouchers, bumping this due to some madness.
Typically skate Ace 44 classics on an 8.5"-ish board. That has been my go to for a while and is inevitably what I always come back to. I also have some Venture 5.6 hollows, but for some reason (in spite of them being so close in size) I am convinced that they're too small for my size 11 feet.
I need some of you who are of similar stature to tell me if I am being neurotic or not (I know I am). Thank you so much.
6’6 size 12 and I’ve ridden similar setups in the past. Was on ace 44 classics on 8.5 for a while and now I’m on 5.6 b hollows on an 8.5 or FA 8.38 and I definitely understand what you’re saying. I think it’s just a natural mental block. I really have been enjoying the 5.6 with a couple washers inside. That hasn’t stopped me however from buying some 5.8 v hollows when I found some but I’ve yet to try them to compare
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Sup skytouchers, bumping this due to some madness.
Typically skate Ace 44 classics on an 8.5"-ish board. That has been my go to for a while and is inevitably what I always come back to. I also have some Venture 5.6 hollows, but for some reason (in spite of them being so close in size) I am convinced that they're too small for my size 11 feet.
I need some of you who are of similar stature to tell me if I am being neurotic or not (I know I am). Thank you so much.
6’6 size 12 and I’ve ridden similar setups in the past. Was on ace 44 classics on 8.5 for a while and now I’m on 5.6 b hollows on an 8.5 or FA 8.38 and I definitely understand what you’re saying. I think it’s just a natural mental block. I really have been enjoying the 5.6 with a couple washers inside. That hasn’t stopped me however from buying some 5.8 v hollows when I found some but I’ve yet to try them to compare
Word, thanks @LebowskisRug @hobochimp. It is some weird mental shit for sure.
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Sup skytouchers, bumping this due to some madness.
Typically skate Ace 44 classics on an 8.5"-ish board. That has been my go to for a while and is inevitably what I always come back to. I also have some Venture 5.6 hollows, but for some reason (in spite of them being so close in size) I am convinced that they're too small for my size 11 feet.
I need some of you who are of similar stature to tell me if I am being neurotic or not (I know I am). Thank you so much.
6’6 size 12 and I’ve ridden similar setups in the past. Was on ace 44 classics on 8.5 for a while and now I’m on 5.6 b hollows on an 8.5 or FA 8.38 and I definitely understand what you’re saying. I think it’s just a natural mental block. I really have been enjoying the 5.6 with a couple washers inside. That hasn’t stopped me however from buying some 5.8 v hollows when I found some but I’ve yet to try them to compare
Word, thanks @LebowskisRug @hobochimp. It is some weird mental shit for sure.
Yeah I get psyched out sometimes during a session and think my trucks are too narrow and light for me to Ollie straight
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Y'all are some tall mf'ers. Man, last week my gal measured me and marked it pencil on the door frame. I've been thinking I'm 5'8 since I hit puberty. shiiiiit, we measured my ass 3x and it turns out I'm actually 5'7.5. Five seven and a half. Wtf is that crap? Looks like the nurses, medical professionals, and those bastards at bootcamp rounded up. Every document I've filled out regarding my health is now a lie. :'( :'( :'(
Anyways, all my buddies growing up skating were tall dudes and had the sick lanky style. Sometimes I still think it would be cool to be taller, but I'm already the tallest person in my family :o
Excuse me if this is forward, but I'm seeing that some of y'all sky walkers are wearing sub 10 size shoes. I've always wondered if having relatively smaller feet has an effect on standing balance? Like I said, I'm apparently 5'7 and a 1/2 and I'm wearing 10.5-11 shoes and kind of, probably due to lack of perspective, have always thought that was average or something.
Now I'm also wondering if preferred size deck corresponds with size of foot. Sorry for the short dude who is the tallest in his family infiltration up in here.
Shalom
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Sup skytouchers, bumping this due to some madness.
Typically skate Ace 44 classics on an 8.5"-ish board. That has been my go to for a while and is inevitably what I always come back to. I also have some Venture 5.6 hollows, but for some reason (in spite of them being so close in size) I am convinced that they're too small for my size 11 feet.
I need some of you who are of similar stature to tell me if I am being neurotic or not (I know I am). Thank you so much.
6’6 size 12 and I’ve ridden similar setups in the past. Was on ace 44 classics on 8.5 for a while and now I’m on 5.6 b hollows on an 8.5 or FA 8.38 and I definitely understand what you’re saying. I think it’s just a natural mental block. I really have been enjoying the 5.6 with a couple washers inside. That hasn’t stopped me however from buying some 5.8 v hollows when I found some but I’ve yet to try them to compare
Word, thanks @LebowskisRug @hobochimp. It is some weird mental shit for sure.
Yeah I get psyched out sometimes during a session and think my trucks are too narrow and light for me to Ollie straight
I currently am riding 5.6 hi's with two washers on the inside for 8.5 decks. I like how it ends up a little bit more tippy while still having plenty of foot space.
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bump for the big homies
6'3
size 13
been riding 8.5 / 14.25wb quasi's for what feels like 3 years now. 5.8ti ventures with cast plates that i love and will be sticking with. but been wanting to try something a little different boardwise, i have an 8.5 Real Full SE with a 14.38wb but also kind of want to snag a, 8.5 navy eagle....so unsure of which to set up next
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im two inches taller+same shoe size and looking to set up a quasi 8.5 w/ hollow 6.1s
trucks wider than deck has been feeling better than magic carpet. have no choice but to size up riding 8.5-8.75 boards. dilo does it with cast ventures so i should be fine
big feet = big trucks amirite?
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im two inches taller+same shoe size and looking to set up a quasi 8.5 w/ hollow 6.1s
trucks wider than deck has been feeling better than magic carpet. have no choice but to size up riding 8.5-8.75 boards. dilo does it with cast ventures so i should be fine
big feet = big trucks amirite?
I used to run 159s on 8.5s but haven’t tried the larger truck to board thing since switching to ventures. @off where did you see dilo’s setup/ what is it? Got me curious.
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6'2" size 12 with wide feet. Currently skating Etnies Maranas which are built like tanks but the toe box is still not wide enough.
8.5" decks seem to be my shit. I also like bigger, softer wheels like 56mm 95-97a. 8.5" trucks as well
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im two inches taller+same shoe size and looking to set up a quasi 8.5 w/ hollow 6.1s
trucks wider than deck has been feeling better than magic carpet. have no choice but to size up riding 8.5-8.75 boards. dilo does it with cast ventures so i should be fine
big feet = big trucks amirite?
I used to run 159s on 8.5s but haven’t tried the larger truck to board thing since switching to ventures. @off where did you see dilo’s setup/ what is it? Got me curious.
forgot where but its an almost 8.5 with cast 6.1s
i would recommend definitely recommend wider ventures for someone your size. 5.6s were good to me if i landed daintily, but the 5.8s are much better for my tall ass. can only assume the 6.1s would be perfect.
at a stage where i gotta admit im not small and pick my gear accordingly lol
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im two inches taller+same shoe size and looking to set up a quasi 8.5 w/ hollow 6.1s
trucks wider than deck has been feeling better than magic carpet. have no choice but to size up riding 8.5-8.75 boards. dilo does it with cast ventures so i should be fine
big feet = big trucks amirite?
I used to run 159s on 8.5s but haven’t tried the larger truck to board thing since switching to ventures. @off where did you see dilo’s setup/ what is it? Got me curious.
i would recommend definitely recommend wider ventures for someone your size. 5.6s were good to me if i landed daintily, but the 5.8s are much better for my tall ass. can only assume the 6.1s would be perfect.
at a stage where i gotta admit im not small and pick my gear accordingly lol
Yeah I feel that man. I wanna ride a nimble 8.25 setup with 5.6 v hollows but I also gotta remind myself that I’m 6’6 210 lbs and size 12 foot haha. Been running 5.8s on a loveseat and I honestly really love it. Once that deck dies though I will finally accept that I should run the 5.8s on my go to dlx 8.5 deck
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Skated a few standard DLX 8.5 14.25 boards in a row, it actually measures about 8.38. Great shape nonetheless.
Ran it on 5.6 raw ventures for a while and it was really great, coming down from 5.8s I felt a few flip tricks get noticeably better but I did get more wheelbite and didn't feel quite as secure.
Set up a 5.8 cast plate + ti hanger combo on the same board today. Feels nice n comfortable but a few flip tricks are definitely suffering. Will probably get used to it in a week or so but there's absolutely benefits to smaller trucks and I don't feel that the setup was too dainty for me at all once I got used to it.
6 5 size 13 feet.
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one of these tallboy threads has to stay alive
i suggest setups, shoes, pants, and etc go in here
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Regarding my setups, I always thought I needed to have a super long wheelbase but I've found recently that I learn new tricks way more easily on something shorter. That being said, once I take them to a longer WB I can generally do them faster and with more stability.
This is me as well (but at 5'10"). I feel more natural/comfortable on a 14.3x/14.5" WB but the deck needs to be around 31.75" / 31.875" anything 32" just feel sluggish/too long - this combo is also pretty rare, especially for 8.3" decks. Tricks come easier on a smaller board, depending on what I'm doing.
Most 14.25" wb decks always feel too tight like I have to widen my stance, pushing my front foot into the pocket, which feels terrible.
The 8.25"x31.875 Primitive with a 14" WB is totally skateable tho...not sure why but I *think" it's due to the longer nose and (especially) the longer tail; visually it makes it 'feel' like a bigger board...it's really bizarre, and my rear foot is further back.
(https://i.ibb.co/vPB5x1j/8-25.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vPB5x1j)
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6.6 , size 13 shoes
Setup (street and tranny)
Board: 10' board with 31.5 or 32 length. I prefer short wheelbases though, so around 14.5 is perfect.
Trucks: Ace Classic 66s, as loose as you can get them
Wheels: 55mm wheels (99a duro)
Shoes
Converse CTAS Pro High for ever!
Pants
Dickies Double Knee's 34X34
I mostly skate transition but also dabble around with some ledges and flatbars here and there:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CYjtrntFhOu/?utm_source=ig_embed (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CYjtrntFhOu/?utm_source=ig_embed)
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Regarding my setups, I always thought I needed to have a super long wheelbase but I've found recently that I learn new tricks way more easily on something shorter. That being said, once I take them to a longer WB I can generally do them faster and with more stability.
This is me as well (but at 5'10"). I feel more natural/comfortable on a 14.3x/14.5" WB but the deck needs to be around 31.75" / 31.875" anything 32" just feel sluggish/too long - this combo is also pretty rare, especially for 8.3" decks. Tricks come easier on a smaller board, depending on what I'm doing.
Most 14.25" wb decks always feel too tight like I have to widen my stance, pushing my front foot into the pocket, which feels terrible.
The 8.25"x31.875 Primitive with a 14" WB is totally skateable tho...not sure why but I *think" it's due to the longer nose and (especially) the longer tail; visually it makes it 'feel' like a bigger board...it's really bizarre, and my rear foot is further back.
(https://i.ibb.co/vPB5x1j/8-25.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vPB5x1j)
The visual component is for sure real. I've had boards where the on-paper dimensions shouldn't work but they just look and feel right.
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I'm 6'3/205 lbs/size 13 and my current set up is:
Polar 9.0
Indy 169 Ti with bones hard bushings, nut flush
58mm CF 97a
I skated 8.5 exclusively from like '09 until '20 with a couple year gap in between. Back then my homies gave me shit about my board being a tank and now I see 100lb 13 year olds riding that size lol. The wider board has definitely made a positive difference for me as a tall guy with clown feet. I don't really flip my board a lot anymore but when I'm feeling frisky, the wider surface to land on makes up for any extra weight. Out of curiosity, do you some of you fellow giants that ride sub 8.25 decks do it out of habit/used to it for so long, or any other specific reasons?
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Just ordered one of these in 9x33x14.65:
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-j2hxjs/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/17890/79592/SKULL_DECKS__00133.1642961765.png)
Super stoked for my size 12 feet to not be dangling off the board. If anyone has 9" trucks for sale hit me up
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Most 14.25" wb decks always feel too tight like I have to widen my stance, pushing my front foot into the pocket, which feels terrible.
The 8.25"x31.875 Primitive with a 14" WB is totally skateable tho...not sure why but I *think" it's due to the longer nose and (especially) the longer tail; visually it makes it 'feel' like a bigger board...it's really bizarre, and my rear foot is further back.
I think it's also due to the elusive fingers of flat measurement. Shorter boards need more or it feels cramped like your ankles are shackled together.
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Yup, my Crail deck is nice in that it has a 14" WB but feels much longer because it has a lot of fingers. Complete opposite of Polar kicks which are almost negative fingers.
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6’4”, 195lb, size 13 shoes
I was riding mostly 8.5 hockey boards but just switched up to a Polar P2 8.5 and I’m liking it a lot. Feels like the tail is a bit bigger and the board is more balanced. Always 8.5 trucks, usually indys but I have a set up with thunders as well. Lots of bushing madness but I’ve mostly settled on the Indy Conical Blues 92a as the perfect Goldilocks bushing.
Shoes are tough because my feet are long and slim, but I’m in some Last Resorts and liking them a lot.
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I'm 6'5 235 and wear 11.5
Been on the DLX 8.62 x 14.75 x 32.56 shape for the last year or so and wish they still made the slightly slimmer version of that shape (all I skated for around 5 years)
Would love to be able to casually try out smaller brands and all that but I'm too picky about a longer wheelbase.
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Wanted to bump this and see what other tall pals are doing these days.
My recent setups have all been: 8.38x14.38x32, Thunder 148s, Spitfire F4 that measure 52, Quantum Bearings. This would include DLX decks that are labeled 8.25, but measure almost identical to the BBS generic 8.38.
I've tried 14.5 and it feels comfy as hell, but my flip tricks are a bit more effortful and it can be a lot to throw around on days where I'm not super fresh.
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6'4" 240 lbs. I was on a tear breaking boards on flatground, manuals, little drops for a while and have since switched to NHS VX boards, hopefully creature but when in need a Santa Cruz and it's been a gamechanger. I've forgotten what it felt like to go for the land even when you know your feet are not over the bolts without fear that it's going to collapse on you, first boards I'm taking of without breaking them first. Also the drop in weight has allowed me the comfort of skating one of their 8.8 boards and flipping it like it's a standard 8.5, major change to my skating. Take it for what it's worth but I aint going back
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I've been on 8.5 for years, but recently I've been considering sizing up to 8.75 or 8.8. I know theres some mythical Brian Anderson 8.8 prototype shape he's testing, so I'll maybe wait for that to drop, but I also think he rides a long WB.
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6'4
170lbs
Shoe size 12
I skate 8.0 with Thunder hollow lights 147 and 50mm wheels
I like a lightweight, responsive setup.
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Wanted to bump this and see what other tall pals are doing these days.
My recent setups have all been: 8.38x14.38x32, Thunder 148s, Spitfire F4 that measure 52, Quantum Bearings. This would include DLX decks that are labeled 8.25, but measure almost identical to the BBS generic 8.38.
I've tried 14.5 and it feels comfy as hell, but my flip tricks are a bit more effortful and it can be a lot to throw around on days where I'm not super fresh.
I’ve been thinking about trying thunders out a lot lately. They are the last of the big four truck brands I haven’t tried. My go to shape is still the dlx 8.5 with 14.25 wb that measures more like an 8.38. Would you say thunders help you pop and flip better? I feel like it’s been so much effort to get most other trucks off of the ground having long legs
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Wanted to bump this and see what other tall pals are doing these days.
My recent setups have all been: 8.38x14.38x32, Thunder 148s, Spitfire F4 that measure 52, Quantum Bearings. This would include DLX decks that are labeled 8.25, but measure almost identical to the BBS generic 8.38.
I've tried 14.5 and it feels comfy as hell, but my flip tricks are a bit more effortful and it can be a lot to throw around on days where I'm not super fresh.
I’ve been thinking about trying thunders out a lot lately. They are the last of the big four truck brands I haven’t tried. My go to shape is still the dlx 8.5 with 14.25 wb that measures more like an 8.38. Would you say thunders help you pop and flip better? I feel like it’s been so much effort to get most other trucks off of the ground having long legs
I recently switched back to thunder from Indy/Ace, and I don't think it helps you pop or flip "better", it's definitely helped my consistency. Pushing the wb a little farther out and having a quicker pop point made me way more comfortable on my tricks. Even after a year of Indy, I'd still ghost pop every once in a while which was super frustrating. It just never felt natural having to hit the tail that hard for every trick.
That being said, there are still some spots where I pull out my Indy set up, especially if it's something that requires popping really high like a tall manual pad or something.
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Wanted to bump this and see what other tall pals are doing these days.
My recent setups have all been: 8.38x14.38x32, Thunder 148s, Spitfire F4 that measure 52, Quantum Bearings. This would include DLX decks that are labeled 8.25, but measure almost identical to the BBS generic 8.38.
I've tried 14.5 and it feels comfy as hell, but my flip tricks are a bit more effortful and it can be a lot to throw around on days where I'm not super fresh.
I’ve been thinking about trying thunders out a lot lately. They are the last of the big four truck brands I haven’t tried. My go to shape is still the dlx 8.5 with 14.25 wb that measures more like an 8.38. Would you say thunders help you pop and flip better? I feel like it’s been so much effort to get most other trucks off of the ground having long legs
Id say they have been better for consistency and leveling out stuff. The former comes to just the pop feel working for me the latter from the height helping you bring up the tail more. I've been able to adjust my technique in small increments due to better consistency which has led to better flip tricks.
Prior to Thunder I was on Indy for around 9 months all variations. The Forged Hollow were cool but almost too light of a pop feel. The standards I felt like I had less consistency and more ghost pop but higher yield on my pop.
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6'1" tall
180 lbs
size 10.5 shoe
Currently riding an Anti Hero BA 8.5x31.8 with a 14.25 wheelbase - not loving the shape, so I'm going to try a Quasi 8.5 and 8.75 and see what sticks
Indy 159's but switching to Ace 55's
Figuring my wheels of choice out, but switching between 53's and 57's depending on the terrain - hyped to try some full conical spits
I just started skating again in earnest after quitting around 2005 (I've at least been on a board a few times a year though), so still finding my footing again - but I typically skated Girl/Chocolate or AWS/Habitat in the late 90's/early 00's, between 7.88-8 with 8" (all my friends made fun of me for riding such big decks lol) Indy's or Thunders and 53-55mm wheels
Switching between Last Resort Suede Lows and Nike Blazer SB Mids
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Wanted to bump this and see what other tall pals are doing these days.
My recent setups have all been: 8.38x14.38x32, Thunder 148s, Spitfire F4 that measure 52, Quantum Bearings. This would include DLX decks that are labeled 8.25, but measure almost identical to the BBS generic 8.38.
I've tried 14.5 and it feels comfy as hell, but my flip tricks are a bit more effortful and it can be a lot to throw around on days where I'm not super fresh.
I’ve been thinking about trying thunders out a lot lately. They are the last of the big four truck brands I haven’t tried. My go to shape is still the dlx 8.5 with 14.25 wb that measures more like an 8.38. Would you say thunders help you pop and flip better? I feel like it’s been so much effort to get most other trucks off of the ground having long legs
Been on Thunders for the last couple years, I’m just over 6’ and have long legs and found Thunders on a 14.25 feel nice. Stable enough but still light ( really prefer lighter setups)I had the same 148 hollows on one of the Krooked eyes decks in 8.38 (14.5 WB) and it felt nose heavy and generally a bit cumbersome. Almost like i had to wind up my upper body a little more on things like fs/bs 180’s etc. just my 2 cents
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I've also considered riding Thunders for the reasons stated and the last I haven't tried. Im trying to prevent myself from continuing the madness but for those above trying for the first time let us know. I skated venture growing up, but since coming back have gravitated to Indys. Also have tried Ace and a variety of Maglights.
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6' 0"
205 lbs
Size 12 shoe
Currently on a Hockey 8.5" 14.25 wb with Thunder High 149 Ti's (stock bushings like 2 threads showing and I still wheel bite if i turn too hard...) Krooked 1/8" risers and Spitfire F4 99a 54mm Full Conical.
Ate shit last week and am nursing a sprained wrist so I keep just looking at other peoples setups and descending into gear madness...
Been thinking of switching to 151's or 161's and getting a 9"ish egg shape. maybe I should get regular trucks this time because I definitely notice the need to wind up my 180's, never thought about it being a light truck thing...
Grew up skating Thunders but also had some of every truck brand not in the big 4 (never the big 4 though...) Phantom 2's, Silver, 2 pairs of Threat trucks both of which I cracked, and the ole Krux K4's in both 8.0 and 8.5. Switching back to Thunders feels like home again and I had to take the krux of my cruiser now that I'm used to the Thunders again because the Krux just feel goofy.
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6' 0"
205 lbs
Size 12 shoe
Currently on a Hockey 8.5" 14.25 wb with Thunder High 149 Ti's (stock bushings like 2 threads showing and I still wheel bite if i turn too hard...) Krooked 1/8" risers and Spitfire F4 99a 54mm Full Conical.
Ate shit last week and am nursing a sprained wrist so I keep just looking at other peoples setups and descending into gear madness...
Been thinking of switching to 151's or 161's and getting a 9"ish egg shape. maybe I should get regular trucks this time because I definitely notice the need to wind up my 180's, never thought about it being a light truck thing...
Grew up skating Thunders but also had some of every truck brand not in the big 4 (never the big 4 though...) Phantom 2's, Silver, 2 pairs of Threat trucks both of which I cracked, and the ole Krux K4's in both 8.0 and 8.5. Switching back to Thunders feels like home again and I had to take the krux of my cruiser now that I'm used to the Thunders again because the Krux just feel goofy.
I would try an egg but not size up your trucks. I had the same thought and bought some Ace AF1 66's (9" axle) for an egg, and I hated it. Probably would be good as a cruiser, but as a boar for doing tricks it was pretty unmanageable. I went back down to 8.5" axle trucks and it feels great. Eggs taper down at the trucks so narrower always works a biit better imo
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Agree with the post above about not needing to size up trucks on egg shapes.
6'4 190 Size 12 foot
Lately I've been running 8.5 shop decks with Indy hollows(Kingpin and Axle) and the blue conical bushings. I believe those are one step harder than stock. I'm digging them and being conical they still turn excellent.
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Agree with the post above about not needing to size up trucks on egg shapes.
6'4 190 Size 12 foot
Lately I've been running 8.5 shop decks with Indy hollows(Kingpin and Axle) and the blue conical bushings. I believe those are one step harder than stock. I'm digging them and being conical they still turn excellent.
I went through a truck bushing madness phase and those blue conical bushings are the best non-stock bushing you can get. so good.
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6'2" size 12 shoes
Been nearly a year since I got back into skating and tried an embarrassing number of boards since then. 8.5-9.125", popsicles, shapes, an egg, a Flight, now a twin tail.
Numerous conclusions:
Shapes can be skateable if they're not super wacky. Really enjoy this Madness: https://madnessskateboards.com/products/madness-out-of-mind-r7-9-13-skateboard-deck
I hate eggs; at least the one Quasi PS Stix egg I had. Nose and tail way too skinny and the board had stress cracks after one session.
Flight boards are godlike. The pop never fades. Their graphics suck though. People hate their shapes but I found I really love their 245 shape, and long boards in general.
8.75x33x15" seem to be the goldilocks dims for me. I can probably go a little shorter because it's kinda hard to find 33" boards.
Welcome 8.75" twin tail is sick, I love never having to ever worry about board orientation, and everything should wear more evenly. However even at 32.375" it feels stubby coming from the Powell. I can adjust though.
But give me a Flight twin tail 8.75x33x15" or slightly shorter with a graphic doesn't suck and that would be perfection.
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Any of you guys running a 14" wheelbase? I'm 6'3", size 12, just set up a Girl g026. Coming from a g008 with the 14.25 wb, which is what I ride most of the time. I'm also on a 14" wb on my 8.25, but it is an April, so the long tail and nose kind of compensate for that. Just curious who else is running a 14" wb.
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6ft5 can do 14.2 fine (with ventures) but 14 is a no for me unless I'm trying tech combos on midget ledges at 1mph
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Crosspost with setup thread
Ordered the Crail hot summer box and got a Phawt and Couch shape. The Phawt feels a little long standing on it so I setup the Couch instead (also just preferred the couch graphic). I really thought I would need bigger trucks for a 9.25 but sure enough slap knows best and my 149's are just the right size. Currently setup my old trucks and wheels but I have my old OJ 87a's that I'm debating putting on and making it more of a cruiser. But also would like to pick up a second set up trucks and just make one of the two a full time cruiser and the other my normal board... is this the start of gear madness?
(https://i.imgur.com/QyvFX6S.jpg)
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What's easier swapping wheels or swapping trucks? If you set both up you could swap the wheels on each back n forth so both are the cruiser and regular boards
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6'3
14 size shoes
200 lbs
skated heaps 98-04
back into it 19-now
I like an 8.5" board, 149 trucks. Have had two anti-heros that i've really like the shape of. Even though i have big feet, i dont find an 8.5" too small or anything. Back in the day i was riding 7.75s and 8's, so 8.5' feels big to me.
I find shoes the most annoying. Cant walk into a store and try anything on, its nike/adidas online only. I had janoskis but they were average and look like clown shoes in 14's. Recently got a pair of Tyshawns on sale, and they are so good. Now that they've broken in they are very comfortable, and skate nice.
How’s the width on the tyshawn’s? I’m also a size 14 shoe and feel your pain with never being able to try stuff. Been doing okay with most Emerica 14s too.
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In the past 2 years I’ve gone from as low 14” up to 15” and now I’m skating a 14.75”. I was able to skate em all, and I still think about this one kickflip while skating a 14” Orchard shop deck, but bigger is better for me. Im the past I had rolled my ankles numerous times just because I didn’t have enough space to land and my foot would roll off the side.
All that being said, I was thinking yesterday I should regrip and set up this lil 8.25 DOA square shape I have with my 5.8s.
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6’1” ride 8.25 venture 5.6 ( super loose ) 54 LL F4 bones Swiss bearing. 10.5 shoes ( Crockett ).
Question, I’ve been on ventures my entire skate life. But have considered thunders. I skate them super loose. How do thunders compare? What can I expect. I will step on a board with thunders and it feels more reactive / responsive. BUT, they always seem to have them tight AF. Anyone rollin thunders and have them super loose?
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It's not super common. Thunders have a quicker, twitchier turn. I've run them super loose and there was no advantage really just wheelbit faster. Tightened them up a full turn and it was like cool I can still turn just as deep but I've got more stability.
Some dudes use a riser and run em loose. I tried that too but it wasn't that great for me. Give it a shot without, then with.
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Just got myself a Christmas setup (which my lady insists must only be setup closer to Christmas....) I was riding a 8.38 hockey on rattly venture 6.1 with tiny 48mm wheels and it was feeling pretty good till I snapped the deck.
New setup will be 149 Thunder Ti lights with a 8.25 FA and 50mm wheels.
I'm 6.2 and 175 to 180lbs and size 10. 5 shoe.
Haven't ridden thunders and I'm a bit nervous about sizing down, I've been riding big boards (8.6+) before the hockey deck.
What do you guys reckon about 149s on a 8.25?
How do the thunder bushings hold up four us bigger guys, Id like to get them nice and loose so I dunno if I need to swap out bushings?
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Just got myself a Christmas setup (which my lady insists must only be setup closer to Christmas....) I was riding a 8.38 hockey on rattly venture 6.1 with tiny 48mm wheels and it was feeling pretty good till I snapped the deck.
New setup will be 149 Thunder Ti lights with a 8.25 FA and 50mm wheels.
I'm 6.2 and 175 to 180lbs and size 10. 5 shoe.
Haven't ridden thunders and I'm a bit nervous about sizing down, I've been riding big boards (8.6+) before the hockey deck.
What do you guys reckon about 149s on a 8.25?
How do the thunder bushings hold up four us bigger guys, Id like to get them nice and loose so I dunno if I need to swap out bushings?
i’m a little heavier than you and i’ve split bushings on both sets of thunder 149s i’ve owned. The after market blue ones are pretty good though so i’d recommend those. :)
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Just got myself a Christmas setup (which my lady insists must only be setup closer to Christmas....) I was riding a 8.38 hockey on rattly venture 6.1 with tiny 48mm wheels and it was feeling pretty good till I snapped the deck.
New setup will be 149 Thunder Ti lights with a 8.25 FA and 50mm wheels.
I'm 6.2 and 175 to 180lbs and size 10. 5 shoe.
Haven't ridden thunders and I'm a bit nervous about sizing down, I've been riding big boards (8.6+) before the hockey deck.
What do you guys reckon about 149s on a 8.25?
How do the thunder bushings hold up four us bigger guys, Id like to get them nice and loose so I dunno if I need to swap out bushings?
Good to know thanks I'll get some of them. I had massive problems with my venture bushings splitting, tried the thunder reds in there and they split after 2 sessions. Ended up settling for bones hardcore but they feel kinda stiffish, and not the hugest fan.
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Just got myself a Christmas setup (which my lady insists must only be setup closer to Christmas....) I was riding a 8.38 hockey on rattly venture 6.1 with tiny 48mm wheels and it was feeling pretty good till I snapped the deck.
New setup will be 149 Thunder Ti lights with a 8.25 FA and 50mm wheels.
I'm 6.2 and 175 to 180lbs and size 10. 5 shoe.
Haven't ridden thunders and I'm a bit nervous about sizing down, I've been riding big boards (8.6+) before the hockey deck.
What do you guys reckon about 149s on a 8.25?
How do the thunder bushings hold up four us bigger guys, Id like to get them nice and loose so I dunno if I need to swap out bushings?
Good to know thanks I'll get some of them. I had massive problems with my venture bushings splitting, tried the thunder reds in there and they split after 2 sessions. Ended up settling for bones hardcore but they feel kinda stiffish, and not the hugest fan.
Been through some bushing madness myself as a big boy, (6’1 / 230, though when all this started I was way heavier and splitting all stock bushings / 14 shoes) and I’ve been really happy with the harder thunder aftermarket bushings. How hard to taste.
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Just got myself a Christmas setup (which my lady insists must only be setup closer to Christmas....) I was riding a 8.38 hockey on rattly venture 6.1 with tiny 48mm wheels and it was feeling pretty good till I snapped the deck.
New setup will be 149 Thunder Ti lights with a 8.25 FA and 50mm wheels.
I'm 6.2 and 175 to 180lbs and size 10. 5 shoe.
Haven't ridden thunders and I'm a bit nervous about sizing down, I've been riding big boards (8.6+) before the hockey deck.
What do you guys reckon about 149s on a 8.25?
How do the thunder bushings hold up four us bigger guys, Id like to get them nice and loose so I dunno if I need to swap out bushings?
Good to know thanks I'll get some of them. I had massive problems with my venture bushings splitting, tried the thunder reds in there and they split after 2 sessions. Ended up settling for bones hardcore but they feel kinda stiffish, and not the hugest fan.
Been through some bushing madness myself as a big boy, (6’1 / 230, though when all this started I was way heavier and splitting all stock bushings / 14 shoes) and I’ve been really happy with the harder thunder aftermarket bushings. How hard to taste.
As far as 149 on an 8.25 for years thousands of people did it before the 144 was made. I've done it a bunch back when consistently getting 8.5+ boards could be difficult so sometimes had to settle for an 8.25 and it was usually fine.
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I skate 8.25s with 149 and wheels are flush with the sides of board. I like it like that and 144 are already too narrow.
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Cool I thought that would be the case, for me I'd rather have the axles a bit bigger anyway, my thoughts were I'm downsizing so the 149 should help with a bit more stability. Thanks guys.
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Just got myself a Christmas setup (which my lady insists must only be setup closer to Christmas....) I was riding a 8.38 hockey on rattly venture 6.1 with tiny 48mm wheels and it was feeling pretty good till I snapped the deck.
New setup will be 149 Thunder Ti lights with a 8.25 FA and 50mm wheels.
I'm 6.2 and 175 to 180lbs and size 10. 5 shoe.
Haven't ridden thunders and I'm a bit nervous about sizing down, I've been riding big boards (8.6+) before the hockey deck.
What do you guys reckon about 149s on a 8.25?
How do the thunder bushings hold up four us bigger guys, Id like to get them nice and loose so I dunno if I need to swap out bushings?
Good to know thanks I'll get some of them. I had massive problems with my venture bushings splitting, tried the thunder reds in there and they split after 2 sessions. Ended up settling for bones hardcore but they feel kinda stiffish, and not the hugest fan.
Been through some bushing madness myself as a big boy, (6’1 / 230, though when all this started I was way heavier and splitting all stock bushings / 14 shoes) and I’ve been really happy with the harder thunder aftermarket bushings. How hard to taste.
I find that the top washer always cuts the top bushing. I will take the bottom conical Indy washer and put it on the top. This prevents the top bushing from getting chewed up.