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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: chpsk8 on September 05, 2020, 08:18:58 PM
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I have a friend that's starting a skate company. He wanted to see the most commonly deck sizes to make his first purchases. I appreciate everyone's input.
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9”
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6.5"
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I wish your friend (you) all the luck in the world. 6 and 32/16
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8.75 or 9
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8-8.25
I tried riding an 8.5 for a couple of weeks and tripped on the edge of the deck midpush twice in the middle of traffic
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8.75 or 9
Really appreciate your time to input a sarcastic response. Cheers.
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8-8.25
I tried riding an 8.5 for a couple of weeks and tripped on the edge of the deck midpush twice in the middle of traffic
I'm a 8.25 guy myself. Thanks for the input.
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Really appreciate your time to input a sarcastic response. Cheers.
I was being serious. I’m pretty sure I was the only one to give you a real answer.
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Really appreciate your time to input a sarcastic response. Cheers.
Sorry man. That was meant for the other guy on the thread. I appreciate your response.
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Yes.
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8.38 is the perfect size.
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Been riding 9" decks.
Recently changed to 8.5", and I'm digging it.
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8.38 is the perfect size.
I can never find a good 8.3 with a perfect shape.
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8.5s are too big and heavy
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8.5-8.75. 8.6is the preferred width, sometimes hard to find though.
Pretty sure that 8.5 and 8.38 are the most popular widths
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8.18 x 31.85 - DLX Brands Shape
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8.25. Not too big, not too small.
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7.25
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8.375 x 14.5 x 32
These have been my favorite dimensions so far.
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I've been on 8.3s for about a year. skated 7.5s (and as small as 7.25) in my prime, but now even the 8.3 seems small. 8.3s are getting scarce, so contemplating going up to an 8.5 or down to an 8.25. I do a lot of flip tricks, and they feel more solid on a wider board.
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No Fred Gall = No Answer.
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Been riding The Hockey/FA 8.18 31.73 14” Wb shapes
Perfect shape for me, love the huge square steep noses on these
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9”
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IMO board width is less important than wheel base or nose/tail length. I'll ride 8.4-8.6 and adapt but if the trucks are to close together I'll get bummed
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If I started a brand I’d go with
8.75” flat concave big nose
9.25” footballish egg shape
10.5” shaped kinda like a scram shape I like
All with 14.75 wheelbase
Luckily I don’t have to lose a bunch of money starting a brand and can just get these products from various existing brands at my local shop.
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8.5
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8.38 is the perfect size.
It's a bastard child size for sure.
The NHS 'boat' decks, 8.3/8.5/9 all have 14.25" WB similar kicks but limited to a taperish tip. Really nice tho...the skates like an 8.25" (taper) but with room (width).
Length: 31.83 in
Width: 8.375 in
Wheel Base: 14.25 in
Nose Length: 6.90 in
Tail Length: 6.48 in
Concave: Medium
My favorite 8.3 by far.
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If I started a brand I’d go with
8.75” flat concave big nose
9.25” footballish egg shape
10.5” shaped kinda like a scram shape I like
All with 14.75 wheelbase
Luckily I don’t have to lose a bunch of money starting a brand and can just get these products from various existing brands at my local shop.
14.75 was my favorite WB for a while, but i kinda like it a little shorter now at 14.3 to 14.5. which is nice, because its way easier to find.
i voted 8.5, for what its worth...
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Symmetrical 9.125 egg with 14.18 /14.25wb. Mellow concave
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IMO board width is less important than wheel base or nose/tail length. I'll ride 8.4-8.6 and adapt but if the trucks are to close together I'll get bummed
Agreed, I pushed around on my friends 8.25 x 31.8 x 14 and it felt great, wide but still nimble. Pairing the right trucks to match your deck size is so important; my first go at 8.25 x 31.9 x 14 i went up to Venture 5.8 (raws & Titaniums) and I could not handle the girth at all.
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If I started a brand I’d go with
8.75” flat concave big nose
9.25” footballish egg shape
10.5” shaped kinda like a scram shape I like
All with 14.75 wheelbase
Luckily I don’t have to lose a bunch of money starting a brand and can just get these products from various existing brands at my local shop.
14.75 was my favorite WB for a while, but i kinda like it a little shorter now at 14.3 to 14.5. which is nice, because its way easier to find.
i voted 8.5, for what its worth...
What kind of trucks you use with the smaller wb?
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7.875 (Sk8Mafia) or 8.06 (DLX full shape), both with 14.44 wheelbase, length is tiny bit under 32.
Both deck widths seem like they come from same mold just differently cut and shaped by BBS.
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8.5x31.75
14.25" wb
Perfection.
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8.25
But a lot of people nowadays ride 8.5+, so I'd add a couple more sizes to the poll to get more accurate results.
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If I started a brand I’d go with
8.75” flat concave big nose
9.25” footballish egg shape
10.5” shaped kinda like a scram shape I like
All with 14.75 wheelbase
Luckily I don’t have to lose a bunch of money starting a brand and can just get these products from various existing brands at my local shop.
14.75 was my favorite WB for a while, but i kinda like it a little shorter now at 14.3 to 14.5. which is nice, because its way easier to find.
i voted 8.5, for what its worth...
What kind of trucks you use with the smaller wb?
indys, prefer the cast baseplates. i don't get caught up with changing truck brands, i tried that already.
i only went to a smaller WB cause i got the wrong dims, but i ended up having an easier time on ledges and coping cause i could pivot the board faster. i've tried going shorter since and it just feels whack. up to 14.75 still feels aight though (again with cast indys).
i agree with everyone who doesn't give a shit about width anymore, i've got boards from 8.5 to 10.25 shaped.
anyway thanks for coming to my ted talk about what dimensions i like.
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8.4 up to 9 depending on shape and taper.
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8.5 but 8.75 in the same shape and wb would be the dream
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I've been on 8.3s for about a year. skated 7.5s (and as small as 7.25) in my prime, but now even the 8.3 seems small. 8.3s are getting scarce, so contemplating going up to an 8.5 or down to an 8.25. I do a lot of flip tricks, and they feel more solid on a wider board.
Size down to 8.25, those 8.5s can change a person.
Is it a specific brand you can't find in 8.3? is it a length/wb issue? Plenty of 8.3s out there.
Also maybe scope the REAL SE 8.25, it's cut more like an 8.3.
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7.75 is the perfect size.
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8.5, just out together an 8.375 but square shape.
I have the theory that square shapes add 1 more size to the board so it should skate like an 8.5
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8.125 -8.25 exclusively.
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I don't even know what size board I like. In my head a wider board with steep or flat sounds fun. I'm currently on a 8.25 that I like but idk, I jump sizes a lot.
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i ride 8.25 - 9 basically
whatever im feelin
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Can someone please explain why people continue to omit 'Fred Gall' as an option in their polls?
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8.75
8.62
8.5
8.28
8.12
they're all good.
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I'm good with 8.25s or 8.5s. 14-14.5 wb. not super picky anymore.
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I’m running five set ups presently, but the main riders are either 8.5-8.6”, or 8.75-8.8”, with the exceptions being the 8” cruiser & the 10.5” 80s fish.
About 20 years ago I loved me a 7.81, but I can’t see my old ass going that narrow ever again unless it was a goof board or a nostalgia thing.
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I wanted to give an 8.5 a try, went and bought an Anti-Hero, annnnnd DLX did it to me once again. The sticker says 8.5 x 31.8 x 14.25, board is actually 8.38 x 31.625 x 14.2. Im probably still gonna try it out but i was really disappointed. Almost every DLX brand deck i buy always screw me over except the 8.25 Full SE's.
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8.5 x 32.5 with a 14.75 wheelbase. Very, very few companies make this shape or size, but I really love the extra length. Gives me the feeling that I'm more in control.
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8.38 is the perfect size.
krooked 8.38 team shapes are #1
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8.5 x 32.5 with a 14.75 wheelbase. Very, very few companies make this shape or size, but I really love the extra length. Gives me the feeling that I'm more in control.
are flip tricks tiring at that WB or is it just me?
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8.125” 👌
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8.5 x 32.5 with a 14.75 wheelbase. Very, very few companies make this shape or size, but I really love the extra length. Gives me the feeling that I'm more in control.
14.75 feels like a long board to me, flip tricks defs ain’t happening
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shaped 10"
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Currently on a 8.25. I liked the 8.38 for cruising around but not sure I really like longer wheelbases.
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been sticking with 8.5 for a few years then recently went back to an 8.25 when the pandemic hit cause boards were harder to get in my area. Dont really mind 8.25 but it just feels like a toothpick. Happy to be back on the 8.5
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Currently skating an 8.38 right now. The nose is 7 1/4" and the tail is 6 7/8". I've ridden one like that before and my only problem is that it takes a lot of flick. It's perfect for slides and the mellow concave is great for high trucks and average size wheels, but even going up 1/8 of an inch it feels like a boat. Next time I'll go with a shorter nose and tail with mellow concave.
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8 twin tail. Currently riding a Blind deck that fulfills my needs.
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8.5 x 32.5 with a 14.75 wheelbase. Very, very few companies make this shape or size, but I really love the extra length. Gives me the feeling that I'm more in control.
I find it easier, to be honest. I'm taller than the average skateboarder and that extra length helps with catching.
Having larger than average feet helps as well.
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been sticking with 8.5 for a few years then recently went back to an 8.25 when the pandemic hit cause boards were harder to get in my area. Dont really mind 8.25 but it just feels like a toothpick. Happy to be back on the 8.5
This the real dirty dan?
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if more brands made an 8.75 with a 14.25wb im sure thats all i would ride