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Title: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 24, 2023, 10:08:02 AM
Skate hardware you wish existed. Or maybe once existed but does no more.

For me it is:

Ace Classics with an 8.75" axle
101a Radial Spitfires
Spitfire Classic Fulls
More Orange F4s
A mini-Huffer. Maybe 9" with a 14.25" WB
A Slick Huffer
A Huffer with Wheel wells.
A Crailtap Couch Plus (Like the Loveseat Plus)
A slightly higher/turnier Thunder

Older novelties:
OJ Freezstreets, Freestyle and Streetrazors.
Indy Stage 5, Anodized.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: mstuntbless on December 24, 2023, 10:15:16 AM
A true Indy mid that doesn’t have an inverted kingpin and isn’t 100 pounds
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: hiljentaa on December 24, 2023, 10:28:05 AM
Venture cast mid. 50-52mm

Radial Slims

That pointy Baker prototype 8.125 someone posted a picture of a long time ago.

None of these will ever exist, I know that.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: TastyBurrito on December 24, 2023, 10:29:53 AM
Pit Bull Hoverboard. Because we all know boards don’t work on water — unless you got POWAAAHHHH!!!
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Creachteach on December 24, 2023, 10:35:31 AM
Skate hardware you wish existed. Or maybe once existed but does no more.

For me it is:

Ace Classics with an 8.75" axle
101a Radial Spitfires
Spitfire Classic Fulls
More Orange F4s
A mini-Huffer. Maybe 9" with a 14.25" WB
A Slick Huffer
A Huffer with Wheel wells.
A Crailtap Couch Plus (Like the Loveseat Plus)
A slightly higher/turnier Thunder

Older novelties:
OJ Freezstreets, Freestyle and Streetrazors.
Indy Stage 5, Anodized.

IMO, there’s already too many shorter, slightly skinnier egg boards. Even BBS pressed.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 24, 2023, 10:37:04 AM


IMO, there’s already too many shorter, slightly skinnier egg boards. Even BBS pressed.

Not with the Huffer secret sauce. It is in its own category.

Also forgot, wooden Real risers that fit Ace baseplates better.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JugeL on December 24, 2023, 10:38:57 AM
More skate hardware in general that is made in EU
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: tuesday on December 24, 2023, 10:39:53 AM
Light (Titanium/Mag) Aces
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: hmmoookay on December 24, 2023, 10:45:36 AM
HUF Footwear :(
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Lame_Fella on December 24, 2023, 10:49:44 AM
Something that makes me good
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Xen on December 24, 2023, 11:12:39 AM
Spitfire Radial FUCKING Slims - for !@#$!# sake DLX, come ON...(maybe the mold broke and we're just fucked)
Bones X-formula V2/V3 (I'll settle for x-form V2s over the above)
Symmetrical 'squareish Eggish' deck (think shovel but not)
An Indy/ACE/Slappy style truck that doesn't weigh more than your mom girlfriend
More slick deck options...better yet 8.25" twin slicks...


Venture cast mid. 50-52mm

That's EXACTLY what Royals are my dude (just have to swap in some harder bushings).

Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: moonordie on December 24, 2023, 11:22:55 AM
New ankles
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Crailslideyoface on December 24, 2023, 11:26:29 AM
An Ace AF.5. Classic geometry with the upgraded axles. Just started skating AF1s and I haven't fallen in love with them like I did with the classics.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JM on December 24, 2023, 11:55:14 AM
An Ace AF.5. Classic geometry with the upgraded axles. Just started skating AF1s and I haven't fallen in love with them like I did with the classics.

Crail Slidey of Ace? When did that happen? I love Crail slidey :(
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Fifty8mm on December 24, 2023, 12:03:07 PM
Proper Sal 23s
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: disgruntledMTAEmployee on December 24, 2023, 12:22:08 PM
Proper Sal 23s
(https://media.tenor.com/TlicIxfGpTMAAAAC/goddamn-right-yes.gif)
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on December 24, 2023, 12:40:33 PM
I wish the Business & Company 8.49 shape with the 14" wb still existed. The perfect board for me.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 24, 2023, 02:10:16 PM
88 duro Thunder specific bushing
Bones bushings that won’t crumble
1/4 sizes in shoes
Retooled Accels in the original specs
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Aatila on December 24, 2023, 02:41:46 PM
Aces to fit a 8.35 board flush something like. 46 instead of 44 imma tap in and experiment with a classic hanger or something.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: crescentfresh on December 24, 2023, 03:43:10 PM
9” twin popsicle with 14.25 wb, and wheel wells if i can really dream
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: tom on December 24, 2023, 04:04:17 PM
New Wave deck construction comeback. I learned tailslides with one of those mf’ers back when I was a kid. I’d like to try one out now and see if it really was the board that helped or it was me
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: ish_wav on December 24, 2023, 06:49:11 PM
Crailtap g026 shapes
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: southphillytapwater on December 24, 2023, 07:31:14 PM
A true Indy mid that doesn’t have an inverted kingpin and isn’t 100 pounds
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: TastyBurrito on December 24, 2023, 08:17:59 PM
9” twin popsicle with 14.25 wb, and wheel wells if i can really dream

This was Swampy’s pro popsicle (not egg shape) board from Heroin.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Troubadour26 on December 24, 2023, 08:27:59 PM
Nice thread. Nike SB Project BA’s & Emerica Reynolds Lights
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: crescentfresh on December 24, 2023, 08:40:56 PM
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9” twin popsicle with 14.25 wb, and wheel wells if i can really dream
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This was Swampy’s pro popsicle (not egg shape) board from Heroin.

sweet, didn't realize it was a twin
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: GardenSkater77 on December 24, 2023, 08:56:39 PM
I miss Bridgebolts. I always loved the way they looked. And I don’t even remember them effecting my Ollies.

Also, I would be interested in a film that could be adhered to the tail and the nose to provide slickness. I don’t like how slicks make the tail and nose feel but a film could be applied wherever you slide.

I would also like nuts that protect the axel. I really don’t like when the axel becomes round. Not sure why axels always stick out even with races on both sides of the bearings.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Sedition on December 24, 2023, 09:16:48 PM
-Radial Slims

-A true 8.5 DLX w/14.5wb, that has same shape as the 8.25/8.75.

-Rector elbow pads

-52mm forged Indy, w/no dumb inverted



Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Easy Slider on December 24, 2023, 09:29:07 PM
Shoes that resist grip / grip that does not destroy shoes.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Fifty8mm on December 24, 2023, 10:14:36 PM
Project BAs are a good one!

Classic f4 slims and bighead shaped 50mm F4s.
I had some old world wheels that had that shape. Bighead but in 49mm. Chubby and round but not wide as fuck
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: moonordie on December 24, 2023, 10:46:50 PM
Shoes that resist grip / grip that does not destroy shoes.
You have that SYS rubber griptape
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Quique on December 24, 2023, 10:58:26 PM
The project BA with G6 instead of lunarlon and DC super suede would be perfect.

F4 double duro, 99a outside 92a inside.

A truck that would let you adjust the angle of the kingpin, changing the wheelbase/distance from the nose or tail.

I wish DLX exist in my country
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: WideFeet on December 25, 2023, 12:38:09 AM
A bushing brand that makes white bushing in all duro’s. I understand why, but hate that all brands that make bushings make each duro in a different color.

Also, I’m talking about a brand that makes hardware/accessories. I don’t want to mix brands with my trucks. Ex. Ace hard bushings on Indy’s.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: goodatmeth on December 25, 2023, 01:12:04 AM
Just any board that makes me happy
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: GBLange on December 25, 2023, 02:13:30 AM
Channel One & Acme.. Existed no more..
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Sloppy Krooks on December 25, 2023, 02:30:21 AM
Synthetic suede Half Cabs
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Coastal Fever on December 25, 2023, 02:43:16 AM
2E width Half Cabs
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: GT on December 25, 2023, 02:56:41 AM
More slick boards
Kits of Green venture bushing stock hardness
G027 Crail only 8" (non taper to 8.2)
90s style longer 7.6 and 7.75 (31.7 +)
Black DC clockers like the originals were
Last one 97du spits at 50 mm

8.75 crailtap bog boy Jr (chico shape)

HALF SIZES IN AUSTRALIA
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JM on December 25, 2023, 07:12:05 AM
-Radial Slims

-A true 8.5 DLX w/14.5wb, that has same shape as the 8.25/8.75.

-Rector elbow pads

-52mm forged Indy, w/no dumb inverted
Radial Slims for real. It’s been like 3 years or something?

Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Shrinedescender on December 25, 2023, 08:26:21 AM
Synthetic suede Half Cabs

yep
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Pasta Monster on December 25, 2023, 08:36:21 AM
1010 and 600 in synthetic materials
FA/Hockey 8.25” slick with twin nose
Venture Loose Hollow Lows in 5.6
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: rikki on December 25, 2023, 09:01:33 AM
- Radial Slims
- Indy Forged Titaniums with 8.375 axle
- DLX 8.25 that's really 8.25, not 8.38
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Creachteach on December 25, 2023, 09:15:54 AM
Shoes that resist grip / grip that does not destroy shoes.

I believe non abrasive grip already has been done. Supposedly it’s not all that great.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Creachteach on December 25, 2023, 09:32:55 AM
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IMO, there’s already too many shorter, slightly skinnier egg boards. Even BBS pressed.
[close]

Not with the Huffer secret sauce. It is in its own category.

Also forgot, wooden Real risers that fit Ace baseplates better.

You’re like the residential huffer expert round here. Mustn’t the reason why smaller eggs don’t have the huffer magic, be because they’re smaller?
If I had any say, I’d let you have them  :)

I want 8.75”+ flight or VX decks with a wheelbase somewhere around 14.75”-15” and a decent tail+nose. Can’t be under 32” and can’t be much over 32.5”
Creatures either have a 6.3” tail and or are 14.25” wheelbase.
The McGill flight looks the closest to what I want, except it has a small nose.
Or the recent Navarette.
Why don’t these companies don’t let me design their shit?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 25, 2023, 09:54:30 AM
More 14.38 WB/medium-ish decks. It seems things are trending either super short or on the larger size.


Maybe some Crail and other Chinese decks that are a tad mellower kicks.


Radial Slims obv


480s that feel like 600s
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: kitcatski on December 25, 2023, 10:35:09 AM
Thunders with an longer baseplate, or some sort of metal riser for thunders that extends up at the end to make the baseplate longer. And radial slims

Crude pic of what I mean..
(https://i.ibb.co/8Ms86Xb/Screenshot-20231225-133112.png) (https://ibb.co/8Ms86Xb)

Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: RembrantQeinstein on December 25, 2023, 11:22:15 AM
9” twin popsicle with 14.25 wb, and wheel wells if i can really dream
I bet you can get something a lot like that from Life Skateboards.
They have a bunch of twin boards, and you can choose to get them made with wheel wells.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: pointandclick on December 25, 2023, 11:27:25 AM
A bushing brand that makes white bushing in all duro’s. I understand why, but hate that all brands that make bushings make each duro in a different color.

Also, I’m talking about a brand that makes hardware/accessories. I don’t want to mix brands with my trucks. Ex. Ace hard bushings on Indy’s.
i would back this.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: GT on December 25, 2023, 02:30:23 PM
Thunders with an longer baseplate, or some sort of metal riser for thunders that extends up at the end to make the baseplate longer. And radial slims

Crude pic of what I mean..
(https://i.ibb.co/8Ms86Xb/Screenshot-20231225-133112.png) (https://ibb.co/8Ms86Xb)

That's easy to machine out of aluminium. Question is how many y people will want it.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Musicaldeath107 on December 25, 2023, 03:17:02 PM
A bushing brand that makes white bushing in all duro’s. I understand why, but hate that all brands that make bushings make each duro in a different color.

Also, I’m talking about a brand that makes hardware/accessories. I don’t want to mix brands with my trucks. Ex. Ace hard bushings on Indy’s.

Pig does this.  They run 3 duros, all are available in blue, green and white.  Really good bushings too
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 25, 2023, 10:37:31 PM
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Synthetic suede Half Cabs
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yep
on a cupsole too!

1010 and 600 in synthetic materials
Right? Especially since I’ve seen a colorway that was synth on every single panel except the toe cap…
Seems like a no brainer for me, but maybe they underestimate their vegan fan base? Non-vegans wouldn’t even care anyway; most early 2000s tech shoes were synth anyway to keep the shoe lighter and prevent it from bagging out too quickly.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: lulz on December 26, 2023, 11:23:28 AM
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IMO, there’s already too many shorter, slightly skinnier egg boards. Even BBS pressed.
[close]


Not with the Huffer secret sauce. It is in its own category.

Also forgot, wooden Real risers that fit Ace baseplates better.
[close]

You’re like the residential huffer expert round here. Mustn’t the reason why smaller eggs don’t have the huffer magic, be because they’re smaller?
If I had any say, I’d let you have them  :)

I want 8.75”+ flight or VX decks with a wheelbase somewhere around 14.75”-15” and a decent tail+nose. Can’t be under 32” and can’t be much over 32.5”
Creatures either have a 6.3” tail and or are 14.25” wheelbase.
The McGill flight looks the closest to what I want, except it has a small nose.
Or the recent Navarette.
Why don’t these companies don’t let me design their shit?

Have you tried the ban this deck? For me it borders on perfect/magical..?

(https://i.ibb.co/100McGS/IMG-1300.png) (https://ibb.co/100McGS)

I know, I know, you said not under 32. But look how close it is:(https://i.ibb.co/vx7mgy3/IMG-1302.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vx7mgy3)(https://i.ibb.co/3BrMcsM/IMG-1303.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3BrMcsM)(https://i.ibb.co/HgFqgtD/IMG-1304.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HgFqgtD)
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: smg1138 on December 26, 2023, 01:44:41 PM
A true Indy mid that doesn’t have an inverted kingpin and isn’t 100 pounds

Yeah the IKP and weight is exactly why I don't skate them
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Bristol_Palin on December 26, 2023, 01:49:53 PM
like a board or shoes that made me really good at skateboarding without any of the talent. Pretty much whatever Tony Hawk gave Homer Simpson in that episode where Bart becomes an emancipated minor.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Scarecrow Radio on December 26, 2023, 06:35:39 PM
More mid-top and high-top cupsoles
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Allen. on December 26, 2023, 07:10:03 PM
- VX1000 that records to Compact Flash directly that also features an LCD for my homies that can’t walk and chew bubble gum at the same time to help out filming more

- a tank of a gigantic otterbox-type iPhone case featuring lens adapter thread because I have killed a few cheap phones in the span of days because they’ve fallen from way too high up.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Skrotum on December 26, 2023, 11:09:56 PM
Converse with a slightly thicker tread pattern and heel support.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Yakusoku2 on December 27, 2023, 03:36:18 AM
Adidas Forum adv low in white with the blue logo. They’re not in stock anymore and they’re the best shoes I’ve had. My feet never hurt and the look great for me. I’m wearing my last pair right now and once they’re done, I’ll walk barefoot.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Maccat on December 27, 2023, 07:33:44 AM
Vegan/Canvas half cabs. 

Aftermarket pivot cups with different duros that don’t cost as much as a single truck.

If we can retrofit a tail devil to have a whoopee cushion that could also be helpful.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Musicaldeath107 on December 27, 2023, 08:07:47 AM
Venture 5.6 Lows
An Es Accel with the OG sole but an upper in-between the slim and OG
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: finecojeffe on December 27, 2023, 08:31:59 AM
Skate hardware you wish existed. Or maybe once existed but does no more.

For me it is:

A Crailtap Couch Plus (Like the Loveseat Plus)


me too!...I took a phawt and shortened the wheelbase to 14" which is sort of close to this. The couch, I think, would be a little short for a 14.25" wheelbase though. Something in between the couch and the phawt with a 14.25" wb would be perfect. Id rather not have 16 holes in my board via diy.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Texas_Tone on December 27, 2023, 09:21:54 AM
- VX1000 that records to Compact Flash directly that also features an LCD for my homies that can’t walk and chew bubble gum at the same time to help out filming more

- a tank of a gigantic otterbox-type iPhone case featuring lens adapter thread because I have killed a few cheap phones in the span of days because they’ve fallen from way too high up.

Just letting you know, you can get free otter boxes if you fill out the warranty info and pay for the shipping and handling, haven’t paid full price for an otter box in years, and I highly doubt they’d offer a warranty like that unless that’s what it really costs to make them, so I don’t feel bad filling out the warranty infor and getting a free phone case 
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Creachteach on December 28, 2023, 02:05:39 PM
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IMO, there’s already too many shorter, slightly skinnier egg boards. Even BBS pressed.
[close]


Not with the Huffer secret sauce. It is in its own category.

Also forgot, wooden Real risers that fit Ace baseplates better.
[close]

You’re like the residential huffer expert round here. Mustn’t the reason why smaller eggs don’t have the huffer magic, be because they’re smaller?
If I had any say, I’d let you have them  :)

I want 8.75”+ flight or VX decks with a wheelbase somewhere around 14.75”-15” and a decent tail+nose. Can’t be under 32” and can’t be much over 32.5”
Creatures either have a 6.3” tail and or are 14.25” wheelbase.
The McGill flight looks the closest to what I want, except it has a small nose.
Or the recent Navarette.
Why don’t these companies don’t let me design their shit?
[close]

Have you tried the ban this deck? For me it borders on perfect/magical..?

(https://i.ibb.co/100McGS/IMG-1300.png) (https://ibb.co/100McGS)

I know, I know, you said not under 32. But look how close it is:(https://i.ibb.co/vx7mgy3/IMG-1302.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vx7mgy3)(https://i.ibb.co/3BrMcsM/IMG-1303.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3BrMcsM)(https://i.ibb.co/HgFqgtD/IMG-1304.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HgFqgtD)

This might be right up my alley. I think this is a good contender along with the McGill flight and the AH Huffer. I suspect all of them will go well with 159’s.

Just thought of another product. “Wheelbite proofed trucks”. I imagine some sort of set screw somewhere under the hanger that’ll hit a contact point on the baseplate before my wheels dig into my board. To kind of set the maximum turning action of the truck. Skate big wheels with no risers, and still be able to ease into loose truck heaven.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Allen. on December 28, 2023, 02:22:57 PM
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- VX1000 that records to Compact Flash directly that also features an LCD for my homies that can’t walk and chew bubble gum at the same time to help out filming more

- a tank of a gigantic otterbox-type iPhone case featuring lens adapter thread because I have killed a few cheap phones in the span of days because they’ve fallen from way too high up.
[close]

Just letting you know, you can get free otter boxes if you fill out the warranty info and pay for the shipping and handling, haven’t paid full price for an otter box in years, and I highly doubt they’d offer a warranty like that unless that’s what it really costs to make them, so I don’t feel bad filling out the warranty infor and getting a free phone case

Oh yeah. The issue is I want to put the phones in danger but still have a fisheye attached. Either on top of my 12’ tripod oe directly under a rail someone is skating. The phones are affordable but I’d rather feel better about it if they were protected. Need that death lens x otterbox collab.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: emotional_degloving on December 28, 2023, 05:10:54 PM
The Etnies Kingpin with a less inflated feeling tongue (with straps) to make it a true middle ground between the Accels.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Ok on December 28, 2023, 05:47:02 PM
ipaths
cats, mystics, grasshoppers

flat boards

mid/low indys, but good

lots of truck reissues (phil shao/dan drehobl ventures, with era correct shaping and geometry)

those really shitty spitfires that had the plastic cores that made them super light. but instead of bad wheels that felt bad, i’d want them to be good, and light. pop
was nice with those.

KcKs

did the older trucks alloy grind better?


ck1 pro shoe reissue


4ce shoe hennessy


vans that felt like ave pros but looked liked julien’s authentics


continued wheel advancements: the good of a dragon, without the bad


pre-cut world grip


lavar mcbride pro models, shoes and boards


maurice key reissue


rowley shams with nice quality


pedro delfino shoe


time machine


pro-spec boards, truly





Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: munchbox on December 28, 2023, 08:00:43 PM
9.0 (plus?) axle ventures
but i feel like that is already on the docket

my real wet dream is venture lows in bigger sizes
49-50mm would be ideal
like fuck it, ace went and spent on the mold
with less money at that

the way i would ride a 50mm f4 if they existed?
and never complain again?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Xen on December 28, 2023, 10:39:17 PM
9.0 (plus?) axle ventures
but i feel like that is already on the docket

my real wet dream is venture lows in bigger sizes
49-50mm would be ideal
like fuck it, ace went and spent on the mold
with less money at that

the way i would ride a 50mm f4 if they existed?
and never complain again?

With the AF1 ACE really nailed it with the only difference between the hi and lo being the baseplate...sick of lows? buy some hi plates and keep your hanger....they could have made some low hollow plates tho...

5.6 / 6.1 low would be so sick.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: rocklobster on December 28, 2023, 11:29:33 PM
9.0 (plus?) axle ventures
but i feel like that is already on the docket

my real wet dream is venture lows in bigger sizes
49-50mm would be ideal
like fuck it, ace went and spent on the mold
with less money at that

the way i would ride a 50mm f4 if they existed?
and never complain again?

Anyone want to start a change.org petition for Venture to make 5.6 / 5.8 / 6.1 Lo? We could have at least 20 signatures!

Indy Mids without the IKP

Already said 100s of times but Radial Slims please.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: goodatmeth on December 29, 2023, 06:07:49 AM
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9.0 (plus?) axle ventures
but i feel like that is already on the docket

my real wet dream is venture lows in bigger sizes
49-50mm would be ideal
like fuck it, ace went and spent on the mold
with less money at that

the way i would ride a 50mm f4 if they existed?
and never complain again?
[close]

Anyone want to start a change.org petition for Venture to make 5.6 / 5.8 / 6.1 Lo? We could have at least 20 signatures!

Indy Mids without the IKP

Already said 100s of times but Radial Slims please.
I've always wondered how many people actually want the 5.6 low and radial slims (me). Can't be that many or they would probably do it? Lets try a poll maybe?

I made a poll
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Sloppy Krooks on December 29, 2023, 06:49:25 AM
Inverted Kingpin ACEs

Or at least a baseplate with a housing for a nut so you can invert your own without resorting to a major customization
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: guydog on December 29, 2023, 07:10:19 AM
Emerica Reynolds G6.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: skatebruh on December 29, 2023, 09:38:11 AM
Bones X101

Bones bushings that won’t crumble
This is what Mini Logo bushings are.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 29, 2023, 09:41:26 AM
Now that they have been discontinued, the Numeric 212s. Particularly with the rubber toe cap. In fact I'd like all canvas and rubber (ollie and toe areas) 212s. Maybe with some more padded insoles.

Also what about Swiss 6 with Labyrinth  seals?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: fulfillthedream on December 29, 2023, 10:38:48 AM
Project BAs are a good one!

Classic f4 slims and bighead shaped 50mm F4s.
I had some old world wheels that had that shape. Bighead but in 49mm. Chubby and round but not wide as fuck

as much as i loved the BA's (has dozens of pairs) they did get floppy a bit TOO fast.. I wish they had a more sturdy structure. but amazing shoe
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Post by: hayduke lives on December 29, 2023, 10:47:16 AM
now that it's dusty warehouse season here, i'd like a grip cleaning aerosol spray. it would also be non-toxic in a perfect world. hollow ace classics would be sweet too.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Alex on December 29, 2023, 11:01:18 AM
A truck where the hanger actually pivots in the pivot cup vs leaning side to side. Would require the kingpin to be perfectly perpendicular to the angle that the hanger nub sits in the cup. I'm sure some hyper engineered longboard trucks already do this, but I imagine it would make the turn much smoother and less limited by the edges of the pivot cup.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 29, 2023, 02:13:10 PM
Bones X101

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Bones bushings that won’t crumble
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This is what Mini Logo bushings are.

Except for the fact that MLs aren’t conical bottoms with a white or black option for all three duros and include flat top washers; yes they are exactly the same.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: munchbox on December 29, 2023, 03:09:23 PM
carhartt b01s with a crotch gusset
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on December 29, 2023, 03:41:55 PM
I want bearings that spark.

I want wheels that draw in 4 colors

I want an ASS FLEA pro model that has a hole starting to be dug through one ply about 11" from the bottom (think Greco recessed landscape but like roughly done in haste.

The screened graphic looks like a men's room stall

Comes with some markers to do your own graffiti. And a tool for linoleum block etchings in case you want to finish digging to improve your neighborhoods mental health.

Diy or die.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: ChuckRamone on December 29, 2023, 05:18:37 PM
Twin tails from every company

The holy grail wheel that's soft and slides well and the cupsole with amazing boardfeel
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Sedition on December 30, 2023, 05:00:23 PM
Thunders with an longer baseplate, or some sort of metal riser for thunders that extends up at the end to make the baseplate longer. And radial slims

Crude pic of what I mean..
(https://i.ibb.co/8Ms86Xb/Screenshot-20231225-133112.png) (https://ibb.co/8Ms86Xb)

Thunders with a "normal" baseplate would be good. I mean, DLX makea a zillion different deck sizes/wheels shapes now. Why not start making different truck design options, too?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: minilogoflow on December 30, 2023, 05:35:45 PM
58mm Spitfire Classic 97a

Polar 9" Twin Nose

Team Hollow Thunder 161
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Post by: munchbox on December 31, 2023, 01:59:03 AM
52mm radial fulls
with more color options
especially swirls
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 31, 2023, 09:24:04 AM
58mm Spitfire Classic 97a


Team Hollow Thunder 161

Good call on those Thunders. Hasn't there been a Classic 58mm 97a? I know I've had 56s? They weren't that great. I think the 97s are better with a wider contact patch.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Inspectah Deck on December 31, 2023, 12:11:26 PM
I really loved these wheels:
(https://www.longboarderlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PROSPEC-HEADER-1170-V3.jpg)
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Post by: Banned from the room on December 31, 2023, 12:40:01 PM
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58mm Spitfire Classic 97a


Team Hollow Thunder 161
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Good call on those Thunders. Hasn't there been a Classic 58mm 97a? I know I've had 56s? They weren't that great. I think the 97s are better with a wider contact patch.

Too true. Soft is better with a wide contact patch.

I loved my 80hd classics tho. I just tried to look for um but nah. They missing.

I got them I think right when they dropped? I had to replace my  "Supper Balls" super wide too at 54 mm. Was like a coni but white as the driven snow.

Super balls were the best cruiser I've ever had. That brand was local to New England.

I bought them at Brick house in Marbehead on the day I quit skatebloarding in 02 I think.
I went in said I give up. Everyone hates me. I quit tricks.
Gimme the soft wheels plz.

They all laughed because they liked me and thought I was joking but I wasn't.

I took 11 years of near daily not skating to core the wheel.
 
I did it outside The Wreck Ctr on Rugg in 2013. Ripped myself up went in and slammed all night in a blackout.

There was a video being filmed of the show I had no idea because I was almost blacked out. Multiple pit angles. I love those guys so much.

I wish the Wreck and the Boiler Room was back

Also Super Ball wheels I need.

Here's the core
(https://i.ibb.co/cC1Qkt4/17040495640902629803463688060889.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cC1Qkt4)

Really quickly


I feel like the 97a is going to become the new standard by 2025.

Unless someone starts fixing streets soon.

I need to know. What are the current road conditions in your local area?

What was they like 10-20 years ago?

I believe the big wheels craze is partly a response to current road conditions..... The rest is wanting to look like a G+.

I replaced the super bowls with the 53mm 80hd. I took like 10mm off in 3-4 years.

I said they're pretty good. Maybe I a try the sapphire sometime.

I'm Ulta jonesing to ride the Beat Downs. It's hard to put my emotional hopes into words.

Just think about when they're down from 66.6 to like 63 64.

It's never going to get any better than that
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 31, 2023, 01:20:58 PM
They do 80 HDs in a huge full shape now which might be better than the existing shapes. Curious if anyone has tried them yet?

More sizes coming in Spring also. 58 and up.

Love seeing all the durometer options these days, but 99s remain my jam, 99% of the time.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on December 31, 2023, 02:05:21 PM
They do 80 HDs in a huge full shape now which might be better than the existing shapes. Curious if anyone has tried them yet?

More sizes coming in Spring also. 58 and up.

Love seeing all the durometer options these days, but 99s remain my jam, 99% of the time.

Sounds sick but. I love my classics. They slide a little too but it's like a half jug of milk sliding across the counter.

If you don't pick a stance when you're weight catches up your getting pitched onto who ever just cut you off.

Dude I'm not going to lie. I miss it. Bombing around Chinatown all day. Fighting taxi's and shit. Circle after circle I need more and more.

Love it
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: minilogoflow on December 31, 2023, 02:38:11 PM
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58mm Spitfire Classic 97a


Team Hollow Thunder 161
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Good call on those Thunders. Hasn't there been a Classic 58mm 97a? I know I've had 56s? They weren't that great. I think the 97s are better with a wider contact patch.

They make 161 hollow lights but I'm not a fan of Thunder's forged baseplate. A team hollow would be awesome even though the standards aren't that heavy.

I haven't seen a 58 classic in the 97's yet but right now I'm on the 56's and loving them. My local is really slick so the extra grippiness works for me. The only other spot I frequent is a semi-crusty curb spot so they work for there too.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Boog on January 01, 2024, 06:12:51 AM
I wish there was a non addictive drug you could take to make you fearless to try tricks that also improved stamina and coordination and gave you higher pop.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: goodatmeth on January 01, 2024, 07:31:32 AM
I wish there was a non addictive drug you could take to make you fearless to try tricks that also improved stamina and coordination and gave you higher pop.
Workout and meditation. But we don't wanna do that :(
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JM on January 01, 2024, 07:54:46 AM
I wish there was a non addictive drug you could take to make you fearless to try tricks that also improved stamina and coordination and gave you higher pop.
Monsters, bruh. 

Shit. You said non-addicting. That Beast will grab hold of you and never let you go. Best to not start it. The pop will be higher, but at what cost?

Not worth it. Stay safe.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on January 01, 2024, 08:55:12 AM
I wish there was a non addictive drug you could take to make you fearless to try tricks that also improved stamina and coordination and gave you higher pop.

Mushrooms dude
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: nopopnostyle on January 02, 2024, 07:31:06 AM
Venture bushing rebuild kit, purple bushings, silver top and bottom washer, Pivot Cups included, nuts optional.

And I know there is the loose truck conversion kit but there are no washers included and I'm talking about the original size bushings plus washers to lengthen the life of the truck.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: rocklobster on January 02, 2024, 04:58:04 PM
Venture bushing rebuild kit, purple bushings, silver top and bottom washer, Pivot Cups included, nuts optional.

And I know there is the loose truck conversion kit but there are no washers included and I'm talking about the original size bushings plus washers to lengthen the life of the truck.

Yes for sure, I just want to be able to buy Venture stock bushings before they EOL'd the Bait and Tackle bushings.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: PuffinMuffin on January 03, 2024, 02:35:31 AM
It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: GBLange on January 03, 2024, 06:54:51 AM
It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)

Your kingpin idea reminds me of the Powell Ratnuts Sexbolts.. Used to use those things back in the old days..
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JM on January 03, 2024, 01:29:55 PM
It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)
Hey Slappys happened, you can too!

That’s not a bad idea… :o

Don’t give up on it, and call them PuffinWings.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: I Can't Think on January 03, 2024, 04:46:43 PM
I just want more skate shoe's to come with extra hidden lace loops standard. I remember it being more of a thing like a decade ago, particularly with sole tech shoes. I flick really aggressively so I chew through laces otherwise. I'm skating some Lakai Terraces and they might be the best fitting shoe for my foot that I've skated, I just hate having to super glue laces and still end up changing them every other sesh.

Also I wish shoe's would fucking stop using a separate panel for lace loops, just do some stitching for detailing instead, it always starts to come apart and looks worn in a way that just looks shitty. This happens with so many shoes, I skated some of those Adidas puig shoes with the weird "V" detail on the heel of the sole and they were great since the laces never ripped, but it kinda sucked when that panel that covers the lace loops started to come off.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: moonordie on January 03, 2024, 11:44:53 PM
Anti madness pills.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: wooden_stick_blunt on January 04, 2024, 01:30:10 AM
A waterproof board bag with a strap so you can get around in bad weather easier, tired of bin bags ripping on me
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Ant on January 04, 2024, 03:06:17 AM
It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)

I love this. Metal on metal will undo on it's own though. Unless you are thinking to use a shim pack to adjust bushing tightness and then loctite the screw in?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 04, 2024, 08:35:55 AM
A waterproof board bag with a strap so you can get around in bad weather easier, tired of bin bags ripping on me

Shrunken Head skate (rip) here in Portland made those. It was more a cover than a bag with elastic keeping it snug. Worked pretty well. No strap though.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: rocklobster on January 04, 2024, 09:28:08 AM
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A waterproof board bag with a strap so you can get around in bad weather easier, tired of bin bags ripping on me
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Shrunken Head skate (rip) here in Portland made those. It was more a cover than a bag with elastic keeping it snug. Worked pretty well. No strap though.

Proper is a brand from Thailand that makes heavy duty skate bags, they keep boards dry but are thick and heavy. If you don't mind weird graphic prints or colors you can find waterproof drawstring ones on AliExpress for pretty cheap and foldable.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on January 04, 2024, 09:48:48 AM
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It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)
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I love this. Metal on metal will undo on it's own though. Unless you are thinking to use a shim pack to adjust bushing tightness and then loctite the screw in?

I feel like coming with a micro tube of lock tight would be a feature.

Call it bolt butter
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on January 04, 2024, 09:52:22 AM
I miss silk screens.

I miss cmyk cartoon graphic wheels.

I miss tri burst airbrush Alva style graphics. Nah mean?
Nothing is ever going to look that good again.

I would like to buy a Matt Tomasello transformer board.

I wish I had a tour manager cuz I can't do it. I got to book 3 one week 8 day tours and I can only get 3 shows out of state
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Fast_Freddie on January 04, 2024, 10:05:30 AM
Thunder needs to bring back the Team Titanium so I don't have to buy two sets of trucks to make them...

and KcKs as previously mentioned
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Lou Strux on January 04, 2024, 10:14:21 AM
It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)
You had me at "Daddy's" on the baseplate.
The innovative kingpin approach was just extra gravy flavored frosting on my mash potato cake.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Ok on January 04, 2024, 10:20:25 AM
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It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)
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You had me at "Daddy's" on the baseplate.
The innovative kingpin approach was just extra gravy flavored frosting on my mash potato cake.

yes, agree.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Richard Skidder on January 04, 2024, 04:28:36 PM
Aftermarket Lunarlon insoles in various depths and drops depending on your foot shape and what shoe you want to put them in.

Edit:
Right after posting this my curiosity had me googling Lunarlon insoles and this site came up. Anyone familiar with this?

https://insolesgeeks.com/replacement-converse-with-lunarlon-insoles-for-jack-purcell-chuck-taylor-all-star-one-star-igs1273-p-457
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 04, 2024, 05:58:34 PM
Aftermarket Lunarlon insoles in various depths and drops depending on your foot shape and what shoe you want to put them in.

Edit:
Right after posting this my curiosity had me googling Lunarlon insoles and this site came up. Anyone familiar with this?

https://insolesgeeks.com/replacement-converse-with-lunarlon-insoles-for-jack-purcell-chuck-taylor-all-star-one-star-igs1273-p-457

Oh those were the best. I had a pair that I used in several pairs of shoes. Thanks for the link. Tempted to order a couple of pairs.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JM on January 04, 2024, 06:25:25 PM
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Aftermarket Lunarlon insoles in various depths and drops depending on your foot shape and what shoe you want to put them in.

Edit:
Right after posting this my curiosity had me googling Lunarlon insoles and this site came up. Anyone familiar with this?

https://insolesgeeks.com/replacement-converse-with-lunarlon-insoles-for-jack-purcell-chuck-taylor-all-star-one-star-igs1273-p-457
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Oh those were the best. I had a pair that I used in several pairs of shoes. Thanks for the link. Tempted to order a couple of pairs.
That site looks as sketchy as an email from an Arabian Prince regarding your grandma and her inheritance that is stuck in South America that only needs Amazon gift cards from the nearest Best Buy to pay for a plane ticket to a Western Union in Cuba where the cousin of Escobar (yes THAT Escobar) can install anti-virus software on your computer to protect you from thieves that will use your computer to mine all your bitcoin that is owed to you and thus bankrupt you where the government will put you in jail for $5 million dollars where you will not be able to help the Prince send you your inheritance from Arabia.

Up to you, but I wouldn’t do it.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: munchbox on January 04, 2024, 11:23:18 PM
lil smokies radial fulls

switched over to 52mm classics
almost forgot how much i love a low setup
but the riding patch cant bulldoze thru much in nyc

this would be the solution
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: marcusbutler on January 04, 2024, 11:45:32 PM
It was a slow day at work today, so I drew an idea I've had for a while. Clearance of inverted kingpins without all the inverted kingpin issues. Although perhaps you'll run into other issues and your trucks will explode. Donald Cassel, eat your heart out.

(https://i.imgur.com/5m7W5iqh.png)

Good effort. But that's going to be heavy AF.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Meathook on January 05, 2024, 05:34:40 AM
lil smokies radial fulls

switched over to 52mm classics
almost forgot how much i love a low setup
but the riding patch cant bulldoze thru much in nyc

this would be the solution

It continuously pains me to pimp Bones product, but the x97/99 have been a complete game changer for me and I’m also in nyc.  Coming from 52mm FF Classics also to equiv. size and shape in X Formula, is night and day.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Pastasash on January 05, 2024, 07:15:04 AM
If they brought back the Spitfire Mike Anderson shape, rode like 5 sets of these straight

(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/3_55159.jpg)
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Richard Skidder on January 05, 2024, 07:21:57 AM
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Aftermarket Lunarlon insoles in various depths and drops depending on your foot shape and what shoe you want to put them in.

Edit:
Right after posting this my curiosity had me googling Lunarlon insoles and this site came up. Anyone familiar with this?

https://insolesgeeks.com/replacement-converse-with-lunarlon-insoles-for-jack-purcell-chuck-taylor-all-star-one-star-igs1273-p-457
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Oh those were the best. I had a pair that I used in several pairs of shoes. Thanks for the link. Tempted to order a couple of pairs.
[close]
That site looks as sketchy as an email from an Arabian Prince regarding your grandma and her inheritance that is stuck in South America that only needs Amazon gift cards from the nearest Best Buy to pay for a plane ticket to a Western Union in Cuba where the cousin of Escobar (yes THAT Escobar) can install anti-virus software on your computer to protect you from thieves that will use your computer to mine all your bitcoin that is owed to you and thus bankrupt you where the government will put you in jail for $5 million dollars where you will not be able to help the Prince send you your inheritance from Arabia.

Up to you, but I wouldn’t do it.

At first I thought this was a pretty legit company but given this response I figured I’d dig a little deeper into them.
As far as I can tell your comment is painfully correct. Mostly sketchy reviews in the positive and seemingly legitimate reviews in the negative.
Save yourselves some headache and disregard the link. Don’t want anyone here to waste their time and money.
If something is too good to be true then it probably is.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Ok on January 05, 2024, 07:30:31 AM
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lil smokies radial fulls

switched over to 52mm classics
almost forgot how much i love a low setup
but the riding patch cant bulldoze thru much in nyc

this would be the solution
[close]

It continuously pains me to pimp Bones product, but the x97/99 have been a complete game changer for me and I’m also in nyc.  Coming from 52mm FF Classics also to equiv. size and shape in X Formula, is night and day.

which do you prefer?
i tried dragons, and they are cool for some stuff, but, to me, they are glorified key frames. georgie hit everyone with the ‘10 years of development’ (about the same amount of time that the mini logo trucks were in r&d iirc, a decade being the maximum amount of time us peasant skateboarders can conceive of), and most people seem to love em.
they aren’t shit, but they are cruiser wheels.
i loved the quietness, of the dragons, and the softer ride was good on my old cranky skeleton.
maybe i’m just too into f4s?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Ok on January 05, 2024, 07:31:10 AM
If they brought back the Spitfire Mike Anderson shape, rode like 5 sets of these straight

(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/3_55159.jpg)


these were so good.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Meathook on January 05, 2024, 07:59:11 AM
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lil smokies radial fulls

switched over to 52mm classics
almost forgot how much i love a low setup
but the riding patch cant bulldoze thru much in nyc

this would be the solution
[close]

It continuously pains me to pimp Bones product, but the x97/99 have been a complete game changer for me and I’m also in nyc.  Coming from 52mm FF Classics also to equiv. size and shape in X Formula, is night and day.
[close]

which do you prefer?
i tried dragons, and they are cool for some stuff, but, to me, they are glorified key frames. georgie hit everyone with the ‘10 years of development’ (about the same amount of time that the mini logo trucks were in r&d iirc, a decade being the maximum amount of time us peasant skateboarders can conceive of), and most people seem to love em.
they aren’t shit, but they are cruiser wheels.
i loved the quietness, of the dragons, and the softer ride was good on my old cranky skeleton.
maybe i’m just too into f4s?

I held off as a 10 year formula four devotee as long as I could bear to read positive review and positive review on here.  I’ve tried x99 in 52V1 and 56V6, and now x97 in 54V1.  Coming from formula four id probably go with x99 first in equivalent size and shape.  It’s a noticeable difference in ride smoothness but the slide is pretty normal.  They are not FF but they are close enough where I couldn’t tell much a difference.

I’m on x97 now and since the V1 is like a skinnier classic, it slides very well.  Fine at smooth skateparks too and Superior everywhere else. 

Dragons are more glorified cruiser wheels and certainly have a purpose, but they’re not a close substitute to hard street wheels.

Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: rocklobster on January 05, 2024, 08:28:10 AM
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If they brought back the Spitfire Mike Anderson shape, rode like 5 sets of these straight

(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/3_55159.jpg)
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these were so good.

Aren't these the regular conical shapes with the classic formula? I know some pros still swear by the classic formula, SMLs AG (Aistyn Gillette) formula is supposed to emulate this formula.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: munchbox on January 05, 2024, 09:14:19 AM
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lil smokies radial fulls

switched over to 52mm classics
almost forgot how much i love a low setup
but the riding patch cant bulldoze thru much in nyc

this would be the solution
[close]

It continuously pains me to pimp Bones product, but the x97/99 have been a complete game changer for me and I’m also in nyc.  Coming from 52mm FF Classics also to equiv. size and shape in X Formula, is night and day.
[close]

which do you prefer?
i tried dragons, and they are cool for some stuff, but, to me, they are glorified key frames. georgie hit everyone with the ‘10 years of development’ (about the same amount of time that the mini logo trucks were in r&d iirc, a decade being the maximum amount of time us peasant skateboarders can conceive of), and most people seem to love em.
they aren’t shit, but they are cruiser wheels.
i loved the quietness, of the dragons, and the softer ride was good on my old cranky skeleton.
maybe i’m just too into f4s?
[close]

I held off as a 10 year formula four devotee as long as I could bear to read positive review and positive review on here.  I’ve tried x99 in 52V1 and 56V6, and now x97 in 54V1.  Coming from formula four id probably go with x99 first in equivalent size and shape.  It’s a noticeable difference in ride smoothness but the slide is pretty normal.  They are not FF but they are close enough where I couldn’t tell much a difference.

I’m on x97 now and since the V1 is like a skinnier classic, it slides very well.  Fine at smooth skateparks too and Superior everywhere else. 

Dragons are more glorified cruiser wheels and certainly have a purpose, but they’re not a close substitute to hard street wheels.
im most likely going with the 53mm v6s in x97
bones contact patches are so damn skinny compared to spits
shouldnt really have a problem sliding them right…..right?
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Xen on January 05, 2024, 09:35:39 AM
Skate shoes with real cushioning and proper support (I think the 1010/808 are the best in that arena); we're still stuck in the 'Jordon' era of skate shoes for the most part...bball shoes have evolved and improved both the game and player's feet.

Coming from the crosstrainer/workout shoe space, where you have both super flat and wide and cushy/thick, I've noticed a lot of tech that could be used in skating that wouldn't impact board feel/flik/or anything skaters (think) they desire...better ventilation, sole design that would allow for great flexibility (toe box crease sole side), arch support, lacing, insoles, etc...

Now some shoes do try and advance the space, 1010/808 as mentioned, Nyjah 3 (hate on it but it's the most ventilated and cushy thin yet supportive cupsole I've skated), and dare I say, the new Van's Rowan (currently skating them), and thankfully, wide sizes from NB# (I see you 440v2, feb can't come soon enough).

Emerica, Etnies, even much of NB# is just the 'same old' skate shoe design...this can be chalked up to what skaters are willing to pay due to what we put our shoes through/how long they last comparatively speaking - Personally, I have no problems dropping $130 (the workout shoe average) for a trainer that will last 6 months based on daily use, but we all know a skate shoe, on daily use won't last half as long at 1/3 the price (with close to no tech) and the average for 'tech' is creeping up to $110 (Van's prices these days are off the hook) product that hasn't improved in decades.

Sorry for the rant but think of the knees!
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Post by: JM on January 07, 2024, 07:44:07 AM
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lil smokies radial fulls

switched over to 52mm classics
almost forgot how much i love a low setup
but the riding patch cant bulldoze thru much in nyc

this would be the solution
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It continuously pains me to pimp Bones product, but the x97/99 have been a complete game changer for me and I’m also in nyc.  Coming from 52mm FF Classics also to equiv. size and shape in X Formula, is night and day.
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which do you prefer?
i tried dragons, and they are cool for some stuff, but, to me, they are glorified key frames. georgie hit everyone with the ‘10 years of development’ (about the same amount of time that the mini logo trucks were in r&d iirc, a decade being the maximum amount of time us peasant skateboarders can conceive of), and most people seem to love em.
they aren’t shit, but they are cruiser wheels.
i loved the quietness, of the dragons, and the softer ride was good on my old cranky skeleton.
maybe i’m just too into f4s?
I know you didn’t ask me, but the x97s are passable as street skating wheels. X99 even more so.
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Post by: Meathook on January 07, 2024, 07:49:42 AM
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If they brought back the Spitfire Mike Anderson shape, rode like 5 sets of these straight

(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/3_55159.jpg)
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these were so good.
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Aren't these the regular conical shapes with the classic formula? I know some pros still swear by the classic formula, SMLs AG (Aistyn Gillette) formula is supposed to emulate this formula.

If I recall, they were a shape that kind of resembled the older conical full formula four.  They were definitely wider than the regular conical iirc. 
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Post by: Nth syd bear on January 08, 2024, 11:59:48 AM
Powell/Mini logo 242 shape on DSM R7 wood

 50mm xformula or dragons just for me.
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Post by: DERBY on January 08, 2024, 03:24:32 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQjnyIvEcP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

these
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Post by: BL0B on January 09, 2024, 09:21:44 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQjnyIvEcP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

these



yes, love this color!
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Post by: TastyBurrito on January 09, 2024, 10:00:58 AM
95A Spitfires.

I remember someone made a post about how Spitfire made a pair for Tony Trujillo because he asked as he would've been skating some crusty Euro spots.

I would love a pair as I'm constantly in crusty parking lots skating curbs. And while the 97A wheels are great, something a bit softer would be even better.
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Post by: Xen on January 09, 2024, 12:27:08 PM
I seem to recall they made F1 Parkburners in 98a for him? They had some shit brown colorway, skidmarks or some shit.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on January 09, 2024, 03:02:18 PM
Magnesium trucks would be sick. I remember one. Pretty sure it was a gullwing.

Nick rode the composite gullwing. Matt had the Mags. Don't think they was Trackers. I'm pretty sure those stopped way earlier than 88. That's the year I met those guys I think. I assume these products was like 90 91 tops.

I would love to see venture do it I feel thunder is a better candidate. The hanger is simpler. Be a better test truck.

Early stage's of thunder and venture would be cool too. If themolds exist still.
Old shapes modern metal.

If not just the earing baseplates. CNC it in or whatever? Be cool thing to run maybe.

Ventures should never change nothing tho. Maybe shave.25 mm off the top bushings at most.

Venture could forever as they are.
The proof is in the streets. Everyone is riding them around here. I see tons of ace and 215s tho.

Indy are way less visible than before.
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Post by: Banned from the room on January 09, 2024, 03:10:44 PM
I know for me it was the reaction to the removal of the cross that did it for me. No side bloard of mine even.

NEVER going back. Those guys fuckin killed it all the way. And it wasn't even on the vintage trucks.

I had to send photos of vintage trucks to some really really annoying fbers to get them to stop blaming antifa. Lol

Once the proof was up 2 likes. His misinformation comment 700k and climbing.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Xen on January 10, 2024, 09:23:22 PM
Magnesium trucks would be sick. I remember one. Pretty sure it was a gullwing.

The Gullwing was all graphite. You could grind anything (and we did, brick planters even) and grind them down in a day.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Sedition on January 11, 2024, 06:09:15 AM
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Magnesium trucks would be sick. I remember one. Pretty sure it was a gullwing.
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The Gullwing was all graphite. You could grind anything (and we did, brick planters even) and grind them down in a day.

Tracker made magnesiums waaaay back in the day.
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Post by: Ok on January 11, 2024, 06:17:36 AM
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Magnesium trucks would be sick. I remember one. Pretty sure it was a gullwing.
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The Gullwing was all graphite. You could grind anything (and we did, brick planters even) and grind them down in a day.
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Tracker made magnesiums waaaay back in the day.

what were the g&s trucks made out of?
i had tracker ultralights on my first board. my parents bought it, from a classmate, very gently used (i didn’t pick them out). my mom was bummed when kids from the neighborhood talked me into trading the trackers for their indy’s. i made the right call.
i am surprised i never bought the tensor mags.
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Post by: BL0B on January 11, 2024, 11:43:06 AM
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Magnesium trucks would be sick. I remember one. Pretty sure it was a gullwing.
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The Gullwing was all graphite. You could grind anything (and we did, brick planters even) and grind them down in a day.
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Tracker made magnesiums waaaay back in the day.
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what were the g&s trucks made out of?
i had tracker ultralights on my first board. my parents bought it, from a classmate, very gently used (i didn’t pick them out). my mom was bummed when kids from the neighborhood talked me into trading the trackers for their indy’s. i made the right call.
i am surprised i never bought the tensor mags.

G&S where chrome molly hangers with glass polymer ends, IIRC.


Venture had a Magnesium hanger, that for some reason im remembering looking more like a current thunder hanger then any Venture hanger, no wings or V. i had them at some point around the 90's so i might be confused.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: nosneb on January 11, 2024, 03:02:02 PM
2024 Thunder 145 low IIs
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: JM on January 11, 2024, 05:50:38 PM
Silver polished trucks like the old Krux (RIP) had back in the day would be tight.

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Post by: moonordie on January 11, 2024, 09:30:35 PM
Silver polished trucks like the old Krux (RIP) had back in the day would be tight.
You have those anodized AF-1 with the 50/50 baseplate.
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Post by: jimgrude on January 11, 2024, 11:09:00 PM
~8.5 Chocolate Couch shape.
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Post by: moonordie on January 11, 2024, 11:30:44 PM
Quarter shoe sizes, full and halfs sometimes don't work.
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Post by: Xen on January 12, 2024, 10:22:56 AM
Quarter shoe sizes, full and halfs sometimes don't work.

It's like truck measurements across the industry (cm / inches - like DLXs lame 143/145/147/148 but use 149) it would be so easy....how long is your foot good sir? 10" excellent, you will need a size 10.

Pretty sure manufacturing costs (then passed on to us) would increase massively putting out 1/4 sizing.

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Post by: JM on January 12, 2024, 01:13:41 PM
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Silver polished trucks like the old Krux (RIP) had back in the day would be tight.
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You have those anodized AF-1 with the 50/50 baseplate.
No, no… MIRROR finish.

They looked chrome. Late 90’s.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Xen on January 13, 2024, 04:47:25 PM
X-Large Skate shirts that aren't fucking wide dresses...the overall fit changes massively when you jump from L to XL when it comes to this industry.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Banned from the room on January 13, 2024, 05:29:38 PM
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Magnesium trucks would be sick. I remember one. Pretty sure it was a gullwing.
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The Gullwing was all graphite. You could grind anything (and we did, brick planters even) and grind them down in a day.
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Tracker made magnesiums waaaay back in the day.
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what were the g&s trucks made out of?
i had tracker ultralights on my first board. my parents bought it, from a classmate, very gently used (i didn’t pick them out). my mom was bummed when kids from the neighborhood talked me into trading the trackers for their indy’s. i made the right call.
i am surprised i never bought the tensor mags.

They was steel. With plastic tips and a hollow axle.

Big people bent them. I was tini. Everything grinded. The plastic would get all grooved out. Had to be there. Those trucks rust.

Tensor wasn't my thing. I tried Dan's ogs. They didn't turn. No thanks.

Auto Manny tho.

I would like spit to make more 97a shapes.

On the first of the month I'm copping some 58s because my 54s are so close to fuckin perfect.

But like imagine a 58-60mm OG maybe with a Kader graphic.

Limited run comes with a VioletxSpit swirl glass bong raffle perhaps
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Post by: Ok on January 16, 2024, 10:22:17 PM
i liked stage 10s better
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Post by: onkalo on January 17, 2024, 12:42:27 PM
i liked stage 10s better
Me too
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Sloppy Krooks on January 19, 2024, 06:23:23 AM
A grindline skatepark, shrunk to 3-6 feet high
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Post by: Prostate Exam on January 19, 2024, 06:38:25 AM
All my wishes came true when Heroin released the Mutant shape
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Post by: Banned from the room on January 19, 2024, 08:12:36 AM
A grindline skatepark, shrunk to 3-6 feet high

I got one of those here.

It's ok. I think the town had too much say or ran outa bread.

The 6' gl transition is not for beginners at all as it still has 6" of vert.

I've seen bmxers like good ones go ass over tea kettle just flowing in it.

No one skates it except fools with no fear of transition. I can't FS carve the corner in the shallow. It actually hurts to do it.

I gotta FS 50 through the corner and then I'm kinda fucked because it's metal coping. I can't get it back like that.

I need the pool coping to feel like I'm not going faster than when I got on. Also I like being out further from the lip on account of how tall pool coping is.

I feel like yes it's harder to get on but you are further in to the bowl so it's less likely to hang up to flat.

Im fuckin desperate to have a vertical Renaissance.

I believe if wooden vert ramps was more visible I could get a couple towns to build some REAL ramps.

Concrete is only good for me if it's painted blue like a pool.

That goes double for bowls.  Fuck a clover. Gimme a capsule with a love seat and no flat bottom and a set of stairs to grind over.

Or an egg with a sick shallow end pocket to smash around and back in.

It's like these skate park designers never got what makes a backyard pool so much better than a big ass bowl.

It's not that it's illegal it's that it's about exploration and reaching hard to reach spots through crazy lines.

The skate park bowl don't do it. To Mellow.

In this case of our Salem bowl. The shallow end is SICK! The deep end is FARGATINA AF.

That's the most disappointing sound a human can make.

Say it with me because it's so fuckin good to say.

FARGATINA.

Fargatina is a word I invented in like 1994 to explain what bad acid feels like.

You know that shit that was cut with meth supposedly. Make you vibrate like a dildo.

I feel like it was a strychnine reaction. Idk tho. I've only taken rat poison intentionally once.
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Post by: moonordie on January 19, 2024, 09:08:43 AM
A proper indoor spot in Prague.
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Post by: munchbox on January 21, 2024, 08:32:58 AM
more dlx 9.0+ popsicles
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Post by: Lou Strux on February 02, 2024, 09:08:28 PM
It’s a deck.
It doesn’t exist but I want it.
It’s basically the standard DLX shape w/ that mild taper, but 8.625” x 14.625” wheelbase & a slightly squared tail.
Pretty much just a gently shaped version of their popsicle in my preferred dims.
I like a shaped deck, but not much shape.
Just a pinch.
Title: Re: Product you wish existed
Post by: Chalupa on March 26, 2026, 04:30:16 PM
8.5” twin nose based on the 8.25” GX1000 deck

Polar Contrast Surf Cords

IPATH Cats with rubber underlays
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Post by: skateboarder4life on March 26, 2026, 04:55:55 PM
shoes with an actual wide toe box like splay but also with bottom support / cushion like a 1010 or 933
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Post by: Lou Strux on March 26, 2026, 07:11:14 PM
8.5/14.5 Ishod Twin Tail in the Easy Rider concave.
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Post by: Jort250 on March 26, 2026, 09:16:54 PM
Bones V2 or V3s in Formula 4 urethane

An IKP truck with no loosening issues - or does that exist with the Thunders and Aces?
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Post by: texasplant on March 26, 2026, 10:33:41 PM
Bones V2 or V3s in Formula 4 urethane

An IKP truck with no loosening issues - or does that exist with the Thunders and Aces?

I’ve got two sets of the Ace IKP and I’ve had absolutely zero loosening issues with them!
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Post by: Slave IV on March 27, 2026, 01:21:23 PM
Lib Tech skate production back and making more variety of shapes/sizes.

Tensor MagLight ATGs - Still have an unused set but once those are gone, no more!

Quality mid/high barefoot skate shoes.

A better skate tool with ratcheting socket for hardware that clears all hangers. I think the Prime8 Triple Ratchet is the answer to this but I haven't tried it to know for sure yet.
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Post by: Teethcanbesexy on March 27, 2026, 03:38:02 PM
Conical slims 93a

Full lunarlon midsole skate shoe

Indy magnesium hanger
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Post by: Llewellyn Moss on March 27, 2026, 05:49:26 PM
Clear grip that is fully transparent with zero distortion

An F4 97 duro that isn't a full or Classic shape