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Title: Brand Loyalty
Post by: swellbowed on January 27, 2022, 01:33:04 PM
What skate companies are you loyal to and why?
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: cky enthusiast on January 27, 2022, 03:32:08 PM
anyone who answers this earnestly is toy
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: EdLawndale on January 27, 2022, 03:37:37 PM
Every Sunday I put on my T-Bags hat and go to Costco
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Urtripping on January 27, 2022, 03:37:46 PM
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Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Paul_Glider Skateboards on January 27, 2022, 03:40:58 PM
It's more about board consistency for me- spitfire f4s and indie classics all day
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: santakaupas on January 27, 2022, 03:43:41 PM
when i first started skating, I would never skate anything other than blind decks. I was the biggest blind fanboy and this was long after blinds peak in popularity.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: manysnakes on January 27, 2022, 03:45:03 PM
It's more about board consistency for me- spitfire f4s and indie classics all day

Yeah, I’m “loyal” to Polar insofar as they make a few skateboard shapes from high quality wood that I regularly enjoy.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: brucewillis on January 27, 2022, 03:54:55 PM
Spitfire. Formula fours are the best wheels ever made on planet earth.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Candied cigarettes on January 27, 2022, 04:44:05 PM
I guess you could say I’m “loyal” to Chico Brenes’ Chico stix project because I stocked up on boards and have bought some other product from him. The shape is great and I’m a huge fan of Chico, so why not
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Big Skatefase on January 27, 2022, 04:48:54 PM
Bones bushings. Absolute must on every setup.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Bugsytootsie on January 27, 2022, 04:58:12 PM
Indy aftermarket bushings. 92a blues for life. Also loyal to footprint insoles at this point.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: douchenozzle on January 27, 2022, 05:04:45 PM
I go through long streaks with brands. I was riding Workshop/Habitat for five years. Then I was riding anything Kayo for even longer. Nowadays it’s Politic and been riding them since their inception
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: TheDingus on January 27, 2022, 05:38:45 PM
Every Sunday I put on my T-Bags hat and go to Costco

Oh so that’s you!
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Murge on January 27, 2022, 06:43:45 PM
Nothing. Ha. I use whatever I think is best. Right now that’s spitfires but if I try bones and prefer them bones it is. The only thing I think I’m loyal to in skateboarding is what wood manufacturer is used. Although next board I really wanna try that manufacturer that fortress is using so that’s my next deck probably.
Loyal to none avoid a fair amount of brands though.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: TheLurper on January 27, 2022, 07:43:23 PM
Bones: Wheels, bearings, and bushings

Boards: DLX (Don't care which brand)

Grip: Jessup or Black Magic

Shoes: I might end up sticking with Adidas. I can't back the shit the "core" companies make anymore. I wore eS for a decade and then moved to Vans briefly and now I think I'm just going to buy 20 pairs of the same Adidas and wear them forever.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on January 27, 2022, 07:52:49 PM
Bury me in a casket full of Spitfire F4’s.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: straight on January 27, 2022, 07:54:24 PM
Bury me in a casket full of Spitfire F4’s.

this would make a good ad
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: CHONGO on January 27, 2022, 08:01:45 PM
Lakai
girl
quasi
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: SATIVA HYBRID on January 27, 2022, 08:14:33 PM
SPITFIRE OG CLASSICS UNTIL IM IN THE DIRT
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: yourbreakfsat on January 27, 2022, 08:33:29 PM
Brands should be paying me to be loyal to them.

I just use whatever works.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: linzrobertson on January 27, 2022, 08:34:13 PM
Vans, Indy, and spitfire. No other shoes trucks or wheels I have any desire to skate.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Paul Cicero on January 27, 2022, 08:44:07 PM
For the longest time Emerica - I just love the minimal branding, their team, the history, the way the shoes skate and just there overall identity in skateboarding.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: versacekid420 on January 27, 2022, 09:26:11 PM
spitfire because they’re the best wheels and if you say otherwise you’re lying to yourself

also i’ll always love toy machine and alien. both great in their prime but so sad now that it’s kinda cute
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Banned from the room on January 27, 2022, 09:29:43 PM
14” wb will make you wander maybe

Flat 8.25 with mad fingers of flat

Venture or ace

Loops f4 the other pour your owns then bones

Bones bearings

Dlxsf 3 ply
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: fredgallSOTY on January 27, 2022, 09:40:38 PM
northrop grumman
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Highonangeldust on January 27, 2022, 09:50:38 PM
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Fuck Dill and his fake ass company FA! Joey’s out there in the streets keeping it real. Team Burrito for life son.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qd8bFkvZ/C5-F7-C615-8-D52-4-CB9-A995-84-E95-FECC676.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: keepthefunkalive on January 27, 2022, 11:01:01 PM
Swiss Bones are the truth. That's about it. Though I don't see myself buying anything other than spitfire in the near future either. Any brand that makes 8-8.25" decks less than 32" long from a reputable wood shop is fair game for me... as long as they aren't corny or run by a piece of shit
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Mark Renton on January 28, 2022, 01:08:03 AM
Heroin cos Fos is seriously the best and Live from antarctica blew my mind back in the day.

Rassvet cos they sponsor some of my favorite skaters and I like the aesthetics. It's also fun to browse the web for a 8.25 while trying not to trade a kidney for it.

Most of the times I'm broke so this doesn't apply. I skate whatever it's like 8.25ish.. just found out what a wheelbase was from the latest WKND video. Shout out Rory Milanes.

Besides that it's indys and spits and cons. Kinda curious to try Aces tho.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Filip on January 28, 2022, 01:20:35 AM
Emerica, since I started skating in 2003. Ive had some other shoes, of course, but maybe 90% of shoes Ive bought in the last 19 years have been Emerica. Im 32 now, and my E pride is still strong, ha.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: roba on January 28, 2022, 02:23:59 AM
i've been trying other stuff out in the meantime but nothing comes close to spitfire f4s. i got a set of dialtones last year that was alright but then i got another set of f4s and they were so much better. over the last 6 or 7 years i had like 5 or 6 sets of f4s and maybe 3 sets of different wheels that i won or got for free but always quickly moved back to the spits.

bones/minilogo bearings

also i've been skating strictly shelltoes for the last 2 years and i'm going to stick with them unless i find halfcabs for cheap, but that's very unlikely
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: nitro89 on January 28, 2022, 02:54:57 AM
Boards:
Any 8.25 full se / 8.4 (Deluxe) 14.25wb

Trucks:
Venture (Deluxe again)

Wheels:
Spitfire f4's (surprise, surprise, Deluxe)

Hardware:
modus 7/8" (supporting the guys down under)
Jessup grip (works for me and as a bonus it doesn't kill shoes as quick as the mob)
Bronson bearings (NHS - sorry deluxe)

Clothing and apparel:
the Deluxe brands I skate as well as Passport as I'm really liking the quality/art direction right now plus there videos are great!

Shoes:
Adidas, been rocking the Matchbreak supers for a while now.


Guess I'm loyal to a few brands, all about the deluxe family tree though!

https://www.dlxsf.com/




Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: disappointed on January 28, 2022, 02:57:31 AM
Shorty’s hardware.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ3AxlEHLph/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: somesortofspin on January 28, 2022, 03:11:59 AM
I think its fucking hilarious that some of you think you need to be brand loyal to skateboard clothing LMAO
what has skateboarding done to you to make you feel like you owe them something?
isnt buying the hardware that works best for you enough? are you the same guys that hate on people for buying finer better quality clothing?

who are you people and why? have you ever worn non skate clothing? do you realize fabric and cut isnt only skate related? I have so many questions.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Mark Renton on January 28, 2022, 03:57:17 AM
I think its fucking hilarious that some of you think you need to be brand loyal to skateboard clothing LMAO
what has skateboarding done to you to make you feel like you owe them something?
isnt buying the hardware that works best for you enough? are you the same guys that hate on people for buying finer better quality clothing?

who are you people and why? have you ever worn non skate clothing? do you realize fabric and cut isnt only skate related? I have so many questions.

I doubt you were referring to me, however it's pretty simple logic.
The more money you spend on the brand your favorite skaters skate for, the less said skaters will have to worry about getting a part-time or something.
Who would have thought that buying clothes would get more money into sponsored skaters pockets? Smh.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: nitro89 on January 28, 2022, 04:07:33 AM
I think its fucking hilarious that some of you think you need to be brand loyal to skateboard clothing LMAO
what has skateboarding done to you to make you feel like you owe them something?
isnt buying the hardware that works best for you enough? are you the same guys that hate on people for buying finer better quality clothing?

who are you people and why? have you ever worn non skate clothing? do you realize fabric and cut isnt only skate related? I have so many questions.

imo it all comes down to personal preference, if you skate on certain hardware (cos it works best for you) and you also like the design/aesthetics of those brands too then I don't see any problem with someone being 'loyal' to them and rocking there apparel on top. you show support for the brand/company/team to enable them to create more goods and videos etc. plus you have the added look good feel good bonus feature to boot.

people are and should be allowed to buy what they want with there money and they always will do, whether its thrifting at a bargain basement or full price retail in high snobiety. you don't have to be into a certain scene to rock varying styles of clothes or brands for that matter. you wear what you like and want and just do you.
if you like the products that much you'll become a repeat/loyal customer, that just makes sense. buying cars for example, if vw's are your thing you'll get vw's, if you like fords you'll stick to fords.

which is why skateboarding has so many different styles going on within it. depending on where you live, where you grew up, what music your into, who you skate with, what local you got involved with, whos your favourite skater etc. all these things influence you whether you realise it or not. so you cant hate or belittle anyone for just being themselves. you might not like it or agree with it but if it doesn't affect you why rise to it.






 


Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Mean salto on January 28, 2022, 04:11:28 AM
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I think its fucking hilarious that some of you think you need to be brand loyal to skateboard clothing LMAO
what has skateboarding done to you to make you feel like you owe them something?
isnt buying the hardware that works best for you enough? are you the same guys that hate on people for buying finer better quality clothing?

who are you people and why? have you ever worn non skate clothing? do you realize fabric and cut isnt only skate related? I have so many questions.
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I doubt you were referring to me, however it's pretty simple logic.
The more money you spend on the brand your favorite skaters skate for, the less said skaters will have to worry about getting a part-time or something.
Who would have thought that buying clothes would get more money into sponsored skaters pockets? Smh.
It can be even simpler(more selfish) than that. If I buy six boards a year from a brand I like then they should make enough money to make six more boards I can buy the next year.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: FUBAR on January 28, 2022, 04:18:28 AM
If you think brand loyaty is weird or lame, I will assume you are fairly young.
Why? Because as you get older and start to find things you like, but still waste money trying new shit and find yourself coming back to the same thing, you begin to stick with what works. It saves you money, boosts your confidence, etc.
Skate-related example: You like Bones Reds bearings. You had a set and they have been great. A sale pops up and you try some billy fuknutz bearings. (Not a real bearing company). They don’t last long and then you buy 2-3 other sets of different bearings over time only to end up with a new set of Reds after you use those ones up or they fail on you. Yup, you love them just like the first set. You find yourself buying Reds for life. They work for you and you rely on them. You always know what you are getting.
But….What the fuck do I know? I’m just some old guy on a message board.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: cherry on January 28, 2022, 04:21:46 AM
Chris milic

Met him when I lived in Phoenix around like 2011, before welcome. I was working and going to college, kinda burned out on skating but watching him dick around Tempe park re sparked me 4 lyfe
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: somesortofspin on January 28, 2022, 05:01:50 AM
If you think brand loyaty is weird or lame, I will assume you are fairly young.
Why? Because as you get older and start to find things you like, but still waste money trying new shit and find yourself coming back to the same thing, you begin to stick with what works. It saves you money, boosts your confidence, etc.
Skate-related example: You like Bones Reds bearings. You had a set and they have been great. A sale pops up and you try some billy fuknutz bearings. (Not a real bearing company). They don’t last long and then you buy 2-3 other sets of different bearings over time only to end up with a new set of Reds after you use those ones up or they fail on you. Yup, you love them just like the first set. You find yourself buying Reds for life. They work for you and you rely on them. You always know what you are getting.
But….What the fuck do I know? I’m just some old guy on a message board.

I believe in the same things as you when it comes to hardware. you get used to it and also it gets you some extra confidence
when you know its not some weird thrown together board but the stuff you ride all the time.
but clothing?
the longer skateboarding as we know it is popular we will have new ams new pros and old retired pros. which means a shitload of companies that won't go away and a shitload of new companies that arrive.
i dont think ever in the history of skateboarding have more people been able to live a good live through skateboarding as a full time job. never have that many people been paid for doing a hobby.
maybe they dont get "enough" but hey its riding a fucking toy not actually working for our society/economy.
most of them who aren't paid enough just dont want to be billboards and I get it. but also go get a job than and do your hobby "mr. nobody can make profit from me but give me all of your money"
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: veritas on January 28, 2022, 05:18:25 AM
Thunder
Spitfire
Adidas
Champion sweatshirts
Suave Men's shampoo
Poland Spring
Uni-ball Vision Roller Pens (blue)
The New York Post
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: mooraga on January 28, 2022, 05:20:19 AM
just buy the shit it works for you, no company (on any level) cares about us
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: c-dock on January 28, 2022, 06:05:48 AM
I can only really skate in Vans shoes so I guess that's my answer
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: jorge on January 28, 2022, 06:20:26 AM
Coca Cola fuck Pepsi forever
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 28, 2022, 06:29:59 AM
When I moved into my house I replaced most of the kitchen appliances with Frigidaire because the quality and pricepoint was pretty good, but also because their stainless steel models matched better than it would if you mixed up brands and I thought it would be weird if my stove was a lighter stainless steel than my refrigerator.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Beeda Weeda on January 28, 2022, 06:32:54 AM
lil market research, lil dating mining.
brands are just companies, be loyal to yourself.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: funeral_tuxedo on January 28, 2022, 10:45:37 AM
I have some loyalty to Orchard Skateshop in MA and buy their soft goods when I see something that I like.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Youoverthere on January 28, 2022, 11:37:30 AM
Es, Indy, quantum bearings
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Welpok on January 28, 2022, 02:38:52 PM
Foundation has my loyalty
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: makesureyoulandbolts on January 28, 2022, 05:51:34 PM
who tf cares bro just wear what you like and skate what you like. loyalty dont mean shit
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: IUTSM on January 28, 2022, 06:11:05 PM
I once had an independent tattoo I thought was cool shit when I was a teenager.

but idk about brand loyalty. I tried all sorts of different shit when I started skating again late 2020, decks, wheels, trucks, shoes, bearings. None of it worked out. I've found that the same old shit works the best for me DLX 8.5, Indy 149/159, spitfire f4, bones Swiss, half cabs. no need to fuck with anything else.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Lou Strux on January 28, 2022, 06:15:23 PM
I’m loyal to my dims, comfy fits & to them skreets; that’s it.
Oh, yeah… and to those homies that still hook a brother up.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: makesureyoulandbolts on January 28, 2022, 06:20:40 PM
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Fuck Dill and his fake ass company FA! Joey’s out there in the streets keeping it real. Team Burrito for life son.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qd8bFkvZ/C5-F7-C615-8-D52-4-CB9-A995-84-E95-FECC676.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

cringe
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: ok boomer on January 28, 2022, 06:52:19 PM
Boards: 14" wb, 7.625 / 7.75 / 7.81. Mostly the green Anti Hero eagle but if Alien made pointy nose / tail boards in this size, would use. Not really into any deck brands.
Also, I like small egg shapes. 8.3 as long as I can use 139s

Trucks: Indy 129 on regular board and 139 on egg

Wheels: Spitfire 48s, 50s, 52s on regular setup. Will use boardycakes 44s on egg or the SF 48s

Hardware: Shortys 7/8 Allen

Grip: Jessup

Clothing: I don't really wear "skate clothes" anymore. Definitely wouldn't buy a 70-150 dollar hoodie.

Shoes: Van's half cabs. I have 2 pairs of Adidas that hurt my feet and a pair of Nike team classics from my "trying new stuff" experiment a year ago... but I'm trying to finish them off asap to again, wear only half cabs

Also, I am bummed that I don't really follow any board brands. I miss liking a company so much that I would wear their shirts, hoodies, hats etc and only their boards. Due to picky sizes that aren't popular,  this got nixed
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Gab on January 28, 2022, 07:04:00 PM
Thunder
Spitfire
Adidas
Champion sweatshirts
Suave Men's shampoo
Poland Spring
Uni-ball Vision Roller Pens (blue)
The New York Post

I’m more partial to Moland Spring
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: DERBY on January 28, 2022, 07:08:16 PM
spitfire for the f4s

fa for the shovel and steep concave (although i think a lot of their graphics are lame)
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: makesureyoulandbolts on January 28, 2022, 07:23:40 PM
Grip: Jessup

jessup? more like BUSSUP!! #mobgripmob #getnoscoped
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: DERBY on January 28, 2022, 07:29:56 PM
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Grip: Jessup
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jessup? more like BUSSUP!! #mobgripmob #getnoscoped
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: hiljentaa on January 28, 2022, 08:04:44 PM
Shorty's 7/8" allen.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Counts as a Land on January 28, 2022, 08:08:27 PM
I had so many pairs of Vans TNT shoes… I like him as a skater but it could’ve been anyones shoe.  For some reason those shoes just fit me perfect.

Also JT Aultz was really nice to me when I was younger so I used to always buy his boards any chance I got.  It’s nice to support the good ones.

Oh and Jessup all day
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: makesureyoulandbolts on January 28, 2022, 08:32:58 PM
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Oh and Jessup all day
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that means you land bussups all day.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Cthunderw on January 28, 2022, 08:56:06 PM
I'm loyal to Vancouver then I am to any particular brand, but I usually only buy stuff if it's from products I either trust or am interested in trying out.  I generally stay away from Dwindle and Skate One, and I like to try new smaller brands with interesting products (like everyone else here).

A few products I've bought in the last while include Spenny's Satori wheels because they have a different contact patch to Spits and I didn't have 101a conicals, Bree's debut Girl deck in an 8 because it seems like a fun shape for a small board, and a Sascha Daley Pigpen deck.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: makesureyoulandbolts on January 28, 2022, 09:21:13 PM
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Oh and Jessup all day
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that means you land bussups all day.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Hyliannightmare on January 28, 2022, 10:07:14 PM
Whoever has the cheapest deals
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Easy Slider on January 29, 2022, 02:42:44 AM
Boards: 14" wb, 7.625 / 7.75 / 7.81. Mostly the green Anti Hero eagle but if Alien made pointy nose / tail boards in this size, would use. Not really into any deck brands.
Also, I like small egg shapes. 8.3 as long as I can use 139s

Trucks: Indy 129 on regular board and 139 on egg

Wheels: Spitfire 48s, 50s, 52s on regular setup. Will use boardycakes 44s on egg or the SF 48s

Hardware: Shortys 7/8 Allen

Grip: Jessup

Clothing: I don't really wear "skate clothes" anymore. Definitely wouldn't buy a 70-150 dollar hoodie.

Shoes: Van's half cabs. I have 2 pairs of Adidas that hurt my feet and a pair of Nike team classics from my "trying new stuff" experiment a year ago... but I'm trying to finish them off asap to again, wear only half cabs

Also, I am bummed that I don't really follow any board brands. I miss liking a company so much that I would wear their shirts, hoodies, hats etc and only their boards. Due to picky sizes that aren't popular,  this got nixed

48mm is my sweet spot. Lil smokies will probably be my next purchase.

I am not very loyal but have been buying Adidas shoes and Dickies pants on the regular because I am old and don‘t like going to the shops to try new stuff often so once I got something that fits I‘ll just buy more of the same.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: The_9 on January 29, 2022, 06:35:42 AM
I tend to go through phases. Currently Welcome boards, ace trucks and oj wheels. Usually Bronson raw’s and whatever bolts. Always Jessup grip. Welcome and Oj is due to my daughter being a massive Nora fan. She’s on a Nora board and Nora Oj’s, and wanted me to get similar stuff. Usually skate the Ryan Townley board. Also seance video really makes me want to skate.   As for trucks I skated Indy’s for years but thought I’d see what the Ace hype was like, happy so far.

Shoes has been vans, other than LRAB’s on the first drop. They stretched loads so went back to vans. Might be tempted to try them again, only size down.

Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Banned from the room on March 13, 2022, 10:06:15 AM
I got a dm few months back. Idky I can’t see it now but I can’t.

Was the best looking brand I ever saw. They had boards with variations on the crass logo and dope shapes too.

The artist/owner had glasses I think. Long brown or dirty blonde hair.

I would like to buy one of those boards rn. I’m about to start filling with my homie max. We got to try and make a split part for the next pals.

We got this clip on fisheye lens for the iPhone. I got two good tracks too. I just gotta put compression on one because it has a clip in the drums only part. Normally I’d let that go but it’s a hard clip with no camo.

Anyway I want to film one for the punks and I feel like I need that board. I already got a dope top graphic painted on a roll of grip. I can’t wait to show you all. My hairs are on end thinking about it rn.


All the rest is going to be vehicle boards pretty much. I gotta back recycling and I got to back up Robbie.

Otherwise I’d be looking at dgk. All the best dudes in my town. The ones who are taking the ledge shit that I love to the brink are down with dgk.

Gotta fuck with what is fucking with Boston kids. I’ve always been about that whenever I can
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: winecrab on March 13, 2022, 10:46:30 AM
For the longest time Emerica - I just love the minimal branding, their team, the history, the way the shoes skate and just there overall identity in skateboarding.

Same here. They have my favorite shoes and I love the team and their image. I can't resist the green tint
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: dofrenzy on March 13, 2022, 11:43:04 AM
About 5 years before I started skating I found a PP skull-and-sword and skull-and-snake on Amazon and bought them figuring I might learn to skate.  I knew almost nothing about skateboards and had no idea there were a bunch of other skate companies.  When I finally started skating (2019) I was ALL about Powell-Peralta but, having been steeped in the culture for nearly 3 years now, PP has lost some appeal for me.

Right now I am vibing with Welcome and Krooked, my favorite skaters being Ronnie Sandoval and Nora Vasconcellos.  I had a blast on Ronnie’s board in the past and am riding Nora’s board right now.

I might be loyal to the PP Ray Rodriguez skull-and-sword wheels, 58mm 90A, but considering experimenting with some spitfires.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: HeavyAndExpensive on March 13, 2022, 12:12:07 PM


Right now I am vibing with Welcome and Krooked, my favorite skaters being Ronnie Sandoval and Nora Vasconcellos.  I had a blast on Ronnie’s board in the past and am riding Nora’s board right now.


I fuck with the Krooked Sandoval shape. I’ve had two of em and love em
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Sativa Lung on March 13, 2022, 01:04:04 PM
I got a dm few months back. Idky I can’t see it now but I can’t.

Was the best looking brand I ever saw. They had boards with variations on the crass logo and dope shapes too.

The artist/owner had glasses I think. Long brown or dirty blonde hair.

I would like to buy one of those boards rn. I’m about to start filling with my homie max. We got to try and make a split part for the next pals.

We got this clip on fisheye lens for the iPhone. I got two good tracks too. I just gotta put compression on one because it has a clip in the drums only part. Normally I’d let that go but it’s a hard clip with no camo.

Anyway I want to film one for the punks and I feel like I need that board. I already got a dope top graphic painted on a roll of grip. I can’t wait to show you all. My hairs are on end thinking about it rn.


All the rest is going to be vehicle boards pretty much. I gotta back recycling and I got to back up Robbie.

Otherwise I’d be looking at dgk. All the best dudes in my town. The ones who are taking the ledge shit that I love to the brink are down with dgk.

Gotta fuck with what is fucking with Boston kids. I’ve always been about that whenever I can

Gangemi's boards are awesome. I don't know what he does differently but they have the lightest, most weightless pop feel. The shapes are really good too but I think he need to slightly tweak a few things and some dimensions, if he did that they might actually pass PS as my preferred wood. Great old man boards for anyone over 30 who reads this.

Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: grimcity on March 13, 2022, 01:12:09 PM
Deluxe and DLXSF all day. All of those cats are family.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: FirstBlood82 on March 13, 2022, 01:52:54 PM
only skated with emerica reynolds mids since summer 2013, but thats not brand loyalty. its G6 loyalty <3
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: coldbrew on March 13, 2022, 04:12:23 PM
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Boards: 14" wb, 7.625 / 7.75 / 7.81. Mostly the green Anti Hero eagle but if Alien made pointy nose / tail boards in this size, would use. Not really into any deck brands.
Also, I like small egg shapes. 8.3 as long as I can use 139s

Trucks: Indy 129 on regular board and 139 on egg

Wheels: Spitfire 48s, 50s, 52s on regular setup. Will use boardycakes 44s on egg or the SF 48s

Hardware: Shortys 7/8 Allen

Grip: Jessup

Clothing: I don't really wear "skate clothes" anymore. Definitely wouldn't buy a 70-150 dollar hoodie.

Shoes: Van's half cabs. I have 2 pairs of Adidas that hurt my feet and a pair of Nike team classics from my "trying new stuff" experiment a year ago... but I'm trying to finish them off asap to again, wear only half cabs

Also, I am bummed that I don't really follow any board brands. I miss liking a company so much that I would wear their shirts, hoodies, hats etc and only their boards. Due to picky sizes that aren't popular,  this got nixed
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48mm is my sweet spot. Lil smokies will probably be my next purchase.

I am not very loyal but have been buying Adidas shoes and Dickies pants on the regular because I am old and don‘t like going to the shops to try new stuff often so once I got something that fits I‘ll just buy more of the same.

Imagine living somewhere that riding a 48mm wheel is even possible.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: biaherl on March 13, 2022, 04:16:12 PM
Imagine living somewhere that riding a 48mm wheel is even possible.

Hi (hand waving emoji)

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Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: YawnJawns on March 13, 2022, 04:27:47 PM
Swiss bearings
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: HeavyAndExpensive on March 13, 2022, 04:57:39 PM
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Boards: 14" wb, 7.625 / 7.75 / 7.81. Mostly the green Anti Hero eagle but if Alien made pointy nose / tail boards in this size, would use. Not really into any deck brands.
Also, I like small egg shapes. 8.3 as long as I can use 139s

Trucks: Indy 129 on regular board and 139 on egg

Wheels: Spitfire 48s, 50s, 52s on regular setup. Will use boardycakes 44s on egg or the SF 48s

Hardware: Shortys 7/8 Allen

Grip: Jessup

Clothing: I don't really wear "skate clothes" anymore. Definitely wouldn't buy a 70-150 dollar hoodie.

Shoes: Van's half cabs. I have 2 pairs of Adidas that hurt my feet and a pair of Nike team classics from my "trying new stuff" experiment a year ago... but I'm trying to finish them off asap to again, wear only half cabs

Also, I am bummed that I don't really follow any board brands. I miss liking a company so much that I would wear their shirts, hoodies, hats etc and only their boards. Due to picky sizes that aren't popular,  this got nixed
[close]

48mm is my sweet spot. Lil smokies will probably be my next purchase.

I am not very loyal but have been buying Adidas shoes and Dickies pants on the regular because I am old and don‘t like going to the shops to try new stuff often so once I got something that fits I‘ll just buy more of the same.
[close]

Imagine living somewhere that riding a 48mm wheel is even possible.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: WideFeet on March 13, 2022, 05:01:11 PM
There’s brands I’m loyal to, but that doesn’t mean I won’t try other brands.

Decks: Black Label, Doomsayers as of recent. I’ve skated other companies, but when new decks come out from them, I fan out.

Trucks: I like to try them all. I’m currently on Ventures and I like them a lot. I always think about going back to Indy and staying with them, but that just sounds boring. I’ll be jumping around for while probably.

Wheels: Spitfire. Has been for the last 10+ years. I’ve tried other wheels, it just never feels right.

Bearings: I’ve never had a loyalty to any bearing until the last few years when I started riding Bronson. G3’s are my favorites. I did have some Super Reds once that were hand-me-downs and they were great. I just always cringe for some reason when I think about Bones.

Grip: MOB. Tried other grips. Can’t do it. It’s been like that since MOB came out.

Hardware: Can’t stick to a brand. I wish there was a brand I was really stoked on. Been thinking of doing my own brand for fun. Solve my own problem.

Thanks for reading. This all means nothing to you.

Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Not_Bruce on March 13, 2022, 09:47:43 PM
Being from San Fransisco I ❤️ DLX, I back (Thunder/Spitfire/Krooked/Real) heavy. The way Jim treats people trickles down to a lot of people at Deluxe , very genuine , kind and a real sense of community (Bay & skate). It is so rad that one of the most influential dudes in skating / one of the most important distributors is run by one humble and genuine motherfucker lol. 
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: diplodocus on March 13, 2022, 10:02:47 PM
honestly polar. i’m not stoked on a lot of board brands these days but polar stands out for me.
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: biaherl on March 13, 2022, 10:11:19 PM
honestly polar. i’m not stoked on a lot of board brands these days but polar stands out for me.

I have a coworker from West Africa with the nickname Mamba and it's not because of the snake, at least not the one you're thinking of?

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Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: my english is bad on March 13, 2022, 11:51:04 PM
Bones
Indi trucks and bearings
Anti hero or krooked
Vans
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: swanronson on March 13, 2022, 11:59:48 PM
Boards rotate between quasi/polar/deluxe

Spitfire always

Vans always

Ended my relationship with Indy this year  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Style Police on March 14, 2022, 10:07:59 AM
Swiss bearings
Title: Re: Brand Loyalty
Post by: Mike Oxwelling on March 14, 2022, 10:11:06 AM
There's only one Tail Devil.   All the other's are just carbon copies.