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Title: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on February 09, 2020, 02:47:34 PM
In my case: Busenitz vulc 2, can't deal with vulcs anymore.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on February 09, 2020, 02:48:41 PM
Good idea for a thread haha

Interesting everyone was so hott to trot about those booze’s.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on February 09, 2020, 02:49:31 PM
Good idea for a thread haha

Interesting everyone was so hott to trot about those booze’s.
Blame that damn sexy black/gold combo
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: animalflesh on February 09, 2020, 03:20:48 PM
Mob Clear
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: crustynosepick on February 09, 2020, 03:26:19 PM
DC New Jack.Looked great and flicked great, but where the sole meets the toe is probably the thinnest sole construction I have seen from any skate shoe. Tore through the toe in a week, which is unprecedented for  me.
Running half cabs now as I know what to expect.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jc on February 09, 2020, 03:40:36 PM
Colored spitfires.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: fang on February 09, 2020, 04:36:31 PM
In my case: Busenitz vulc 2, can't deal with vulcs anymore.

Make my feet hurt just skating down the street
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on February 09, 2020, 04:56:30 PM
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In my case: Busenitz vulc 2, can't deal with vulcs anymore.
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Make my feet hurt just skating down the street
Exactly this, at least they "helped" me realize that I needed to have up vulc crap. Skated those twice and I had a horrible time. Got some Protos and pain is just a memory now.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Frank on February 09, 2020, 05:13:37 PM
not sure yet, but maybe the black shelltoes i bought a few weeks ago. probably shouldve gotten regular ones instead of the skate ones.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Sila on February 09, 2020, 05:20:20 PM
Any vulc shoe, i've got about 5 pairs sitting around I feel sore just thinking about them.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: chris. on February 09, 2020, 05:24:29 PM
Been a minute but the absurdly long Quasi I got last summer. Hated absolutely everything about it. Started sizing back down and haven’t bought a PS since. I’ll buy a Justin Henry pro model whenever that happens though.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sammyz on February 09, 2020, 05:32:05 PM
fuck...where do i begin...but on more recent purchases:

OJ Super Juice wheels - thought i'd cruise around...now i realise, i dont cruise, i get 3 nights a week to skate for a couple of hours...aint no cruising going on!

Emerica Wino Baekkel slip on shoes - comfortable and skate ok, but look horrible. I'm wearing them to use them up, but never feel good about wearing them

 
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on February 09, 2020, 06:17:21 PM
I bought a pair of the low profile Footprints. I’ve had the Gamechangers and liked them well enough but these don’t seem to sit right in my shoe. Could be a coincidence but after skating them for a few hours I lower back really hurt which had not been happening with my previous insoles.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: VCR on February 09, 2020, 06:30:44 PM
ventures
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: JamesFardy on February 09, 2020, 07:27:20 PM
old stools that aren't pros, yikes my knees hated me for a week just skating a ledge.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Dr-Feelgood on February 09, 2020, 07:35:40 PM
non skate related - $40 worth of pizza and wings, felt like a pile after it
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on February 09, 2020, 07:39:51 PM
Just purchased a new E Dressen '91 slick. I was having a depressing week and needed some consumer therapy. Its a rad deck but I have 5 in the pile now... its just obscene... Its winter and before winter I was injured so I have more boards than I need.... I have to stop...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sammyz on February 09, 2020, 07:58:54 PM
Just purchased a new E Dressen '91 slick. I was having a depressing week and needed some consumer therapy. Its a rad deck but I have 5 in the pile now... its just obscene... Its winter and before winter I was injured so I have more boards than I need.... I have to stop...

no, no, no...this does not belong here, this is not regretful, it joyful...you never just stop
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on February 09, 2020, 08:01:32 PM
Fair enough. I guess the real regret is not skateboarding enough to use all these decks up.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sammyz on February 09, 2020, 08:02:22 PM
Fair enough. I guess the real regret is not skateboarding enough to use all these decks up.

correct
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on February 09, 2020, 08:27:23 PM
Looking at my growing mountain of 5.25 trucks (Venture, Thunder, Theeve, Indy) and realizing that I like riding bigger boards.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on February 09, 2020, 09:13:16 PM
Converse Fastbreaks in size 9.5. I usually wear 9.5, but apparently Converse run a little big and now the toecap isn't snug against my toe. In the past I wouldn't have minded but nowadays I need the shoe to be comfortably snug. And I was really looking forward to the Fastbreaks. I'll still skate them but I'm worried they'll devolve my flick or something.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: formula420 on February 09, 2020, 09:20:01 PM
Grabbed a quasi Wilson deck with the cock/pussy fight. The wheelbase is way too long. Can't wait for it to snap so I can set up my theories deck.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Charlie Hustle on February 09, 2020, 10:40:33 PM
59mm powell soft slides. I don't know what I was thinking, I skate 52s...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sadnocomply on February 09, 2020, 10:56:46 PM
2 sets of spits when I already have 1 on ice lol
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Post by: anon on February 09, 2020, 11:21:05 PM
ventures
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on February 10, 2020, 03:40:50 AM
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Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Shuh on February 10, 2020, 05:22:30 AM
Been a minute but the absurdly long Quasi I got last summer. Hated absolutely everything about it. Started sizing back down and haven’t bought a PS since. I’ll buy a Justin Henry pro model whenever that happens though.

Try Wknd similar nose tail shape, psstix but usually short in length or short in wb or both
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jerrygurneyscream on February 10, 2020, 05:28:52 AM
Converse Fastbreaks in size 9.5. I usually wear 9.5, but apparently Converse run a little big and now the toecap isn't snug against my toe. In the past I wouldn't have minded but nowadays I need the shoe to be comfortably snug. And I was really looking forward to the Fastbreaks. I'll still skate them but I'm worried they'll devolve my flick or something.

Im a 9.5 in most, usually 9 in converse and i skated 9.5 fastbreaks and honestly the little piece that raises around the midsole on the toe helps with the flick so much. those were a damn good shoe even if they were a little big on me
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Krooked antihero on February 10, 2020, 06:03:58 AM
Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on February 10, 2020, 06:49:52 AM
Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.

Please elaborate? Was it the length? WB?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Frank on February 10, 2020, 06:51:20 AM
maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: 50mm on February 10, 2020, 06:57:19 AM
2 sets of spits when I already have 1 on ice lol
Maybe not a bad idea. I was looking at every online shop for formula fours last night. It’s a bunch of weird shapes and sizes. Amazon has some but almost 50 fucking dollars. I just want some 99 52 conicals or maybe fulls again. But I spent my fun money on a much more needed deck.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on February 10, 2020, 07:07:15 AM
maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.

Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Murge on February 10, 2020, 07:11:18 AM
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Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on February 10, 2020, 07:18:42 AM
Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
appropriately named then
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FrozenIndustries on February 10, 2020, 07:23:59 AM
Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.

Almost bought this board after you posted it in the setup thread because that combo was hot. But yeah, seeing it in person (along with the Cromer football) it looks so tiny.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on February 10, 2020, 07:25:47 AM
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Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
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Almost bought this board after you posted it in the setup thread because that combo was hot. But yeah, seeing it in person (along with the Cromer football) it looks so tiny.

Not tiny enough.
I’d say it rides more 8.25 ish.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on February 10, 2020, 07:33:50 AM
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2 sets of spits when I already have 1 on ice lol
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Maybe not a bad idea. I was looking at every online shop for formula fours last night. It’s a bunch of weird shapes and sizes. Amazon has some but almost 50 fucking dollars. I just want some 99 52 conicals or maybe fulls again. But I spent my fun money on a much more needed deck.
Stocking on F4 is never a bad idea
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TheBoognish on February 10, 2020, 09:28:51 AM
GX1000 board by PS Stix with square-ish nose and tail. 8.25 by about 32

In 21 years of skateboarding, I have never had a board I couldn’t skate.... ‘till i got this.

I usually ride Chapman and South Central boards (with the occasional BBS), so I like my boards stiff. This had no stiffness whatsoever, board felt soggy as hell as if it was a few months old. I have old used boards that are way stiffer. Comically short nose and tail, I literally couldn’t do anything on it. Skated it about an hour and a half, it’s been in my tool shed for about a year, and I won’t set it up again. Squared shapes aren’t for me I guess.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: drewsmahgoos on February 10, 2020, 11:53:37 AM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.

I've skated a similar sized krooked full shape and IMO, the width isn't the problem. I thought  it was at first but both the twin tail and the full shape dlx boards have too long of a wheelbase unless it's their se models.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Peepeeboy69 on February 10, 2020, 11:54:58 AM
Dc infinite shoes. Claimed to be half cup half vulc, it's all vulc to me. They feel super thin almost like bowling shoes and even though the insoles are super soft to walk around and wear, they don't actually protect from impact and all. Seriously. My heel hurt after I bailed a fucking shuvit. Not even popped, just a shuvit.

I was so hyped on the toecap :(
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on February 10, 2020, 12:16:23 PM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.
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I've skated a similar sized krooked full shape and IMO, the width isn't the problem. I thought  it was at first but both the twin tail and the full shape dlx boards have too long of a wheelbase unless it's their se models.

The 8.3 x 31.9 TT is the DLX 14.38"WB - nowhere near as unwieldy as the FULL editions.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: johnes on February 10, 2020, 12:27:16 PM
Cons Weapon shoe size 10.5
I went half a size down; for the typical cons sizing issues and it ended up being true to size and just too tight/short for my toes for me. They are the only shoe over ever kept in a box in my closet brand new.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: freeclout on February 10, 2020, 01:02:17 PM
I was wanting to try some ti trucks on my 8.25 and have always ridden ventures. Ended up getting thunders. Took a lot of messing with bushings to get them feeling right and a week later venture announce the new 5.6 ti. Dammit!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: MusclesMarinara on February 10, 2020, 01:12:56 PM
Was only like 6 bucks but aftermarket Indy bushings. More of a waste of time and a couple sessions but I felt no difference in the quality of either of them. Picked up some red doh dohs and haven't looked back.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rosemaryBB on February 10, 2020, 03:30:05 PM
This was a bit ago (thankfully) but I got the ugly ass Na-Kel colorway for the 3st.002s and I honestly kinda liked the shoe design and they lasted forever but they were maybe the worst shoe I've ever owned to look down at and pretty much all the clips I got in em feel like ass because of how truly fucking ugly they were.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on February 10, 2020, 05:04:59 PM
Cons Weapon shoe size 10.5
I went half a size down; for the typical cons sizing issues and it ended up being true to size and just too tight/short for my toes for me. They are the only shoe over ever kept in a box in my closet brand new.

That shoe was dope tho. Loved it. Cons also had this mid right when they launched the skate stuff that was so good for me
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on February 10, 2020, 06:13:23 PM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.
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I've skated a similar sized krooked full shape and IMO, the width isn't the problem. I thought  it was at first but both the twin tail and the full shape dlx boards have too long of a wheelbase unless it's their se models.
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The 8.3 x 31.9 TT is the DLX 14.38"WB - nowhere near as unwieldy as the FULL editions.

Yup this is the one, I got 2 more Real Kyle Walker boards (8.18 x 31.85 x 14.38) that I'm hesitating to setup. Strangely my previous Busenitz board (8.06 x 31.8 x 14.38) felt a lot more manageable despite having a similar WB when paired with Thunder Titanium 148.

Why are the FULL models unwieldy? Nose and tail too blunt?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Uncle Flea on February 10, 2020, 07:14:04 PM
Anyone in the Boston area who doesn't want their new ventures I definitely am down grab them off you next first of the month. Same goes for anyone with aces they don't like.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fat Tire on February 10, 2020, 07:27:05 PM
Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.

Skated this shape recently and loved it once I got used to it. To each his own.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Avon on February 10, 2020, 10:17:53 PM
fuck...where do i begin...but on more recent purchases:

OJ Super Juice wheels - thought i'd cruise around...now i realise, i dont cruise, i get 3 nights a week to skate for a couple of hours...aint no cruising going on!

Emerica Wino Baekkel slip on shoes - comfortable and skate ok, but look horrible. I'm wearing them to use them up, but never feel good about wearing them

Ditto on the Super Juice Wheels. Got a wild hair up my ass one day thinking I would cruise a bunch. Have rode them once. Will probably put them on ebay
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR on February 11, 2020, 12:39:36 AM
This was a bit ago (thankfully) but I got the ugly ass Na-Kel colorway for the 3st.002s and I honestly kinda liked the shoe design and they lasted forever but they were maybe the worst shoe I've ever owned to look down at and pretty much all the clips I got in em feel like ass because of how truly fucking ugly they were.

You are talking about that white & green 3st.003, right? These were not really talked about on here and i thought that was weird because usually when such a turd gets released they get smashed on here. Might have missed it though. Picture for reference:

(https://hypebeast.com/image/2018/12/adidas-skateboarding-nakel-smith-3st-001-001-e1548352841105.jpg)

I bought a Dime 6 Panel and it bulges on the forehead so it looks like shit. Usually their quality is top notch but this cap fucking sucks...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: drewsmahgoos on February 11, 2020, 06:06:34 AM
Been a minute but the absurdly long Quasi I got last summer. Hated absolutely everything about it. Started sizing back down and haven’t bought a PS since. I’ll buy a Justin Henry pro model whenever that happens though.


Is that the 8.5 deck that's like 33 inches?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: chris. on February 11, 2020, 10:25:41 AM
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Been a minute but the absurdly long Quasi I got last summer. Hated absolutely everything about it. Started sizing back down and haven’t bought a PS since. I’ll buy a Justin Henry pro model whenever that happens though.
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Is that the 8.5 deck that's like 33 inches?

Mine was 8.625, but yeah. I’ve seen both widths with that length I think. WB was 14.5+. Just an absolute boat.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FrozenIndustries on February 11, 2020, 11:18:26 AM
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Been a minute but the absurdly long Quasi I got last summer. Hated absolutely everything about it. Started sizing back down and haven’t bought a PS since. I’ll buy a Justin Henry pro model whenever that happens though.
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Is that the 8.5 deck that's like 33 inches?
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Mine was 8.625, but yeah. I’ve seen both widths with that length I think. WB was 14.5+. Just an absolute boat.

I honestly regret the number of Quasi boards that I had to skate before I realized that they're not for me. Haven't skated one for like 2 years, but that is probably the last skate purchase that I regretted.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: anon on February 11, 2020, 11:20:28 AM
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Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: RossDailey on February 11, 2020, 12:39:17 PM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.
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I've skated a similar sized krooked full shape and IMO, the width isn't the problem. I thought  it was at first but both the twin tail and the full shape dlx boards have too long of a wheelbase unless it's their se models.
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The 8.3 x 31.9 TT is the DLX 14.38"WB - nowhere near as unwieldy as the FULL editions.
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Yup this is the one, I got 2 more Real Kyle Walker boards (8.18 x 31.85 x 14.38) that I'm hesitating to setup. Strangely my previous Busenitz board (8.06 x 31.8 x 14.38) felt a lot more manageable despite having a similar WB when paired with Thunder Titanium 148.

Why are the FULL models unwieldy? Nose and tail too blunt?

I will buy those 8.18 x 31.85's off of you

That's my shape
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rosemaryBB on February 11, 2020, 01:39:47 PM
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This was a bit ago (thankfully) but I got the ugly ass Na-Kel colorway for the 3st.002s and I honestly kinda liked the shoe design and they lasted forever but they were maybe the worst shoe I've ever owned to look down at and pretty much all the clips I got in em feel like ass because of how truly fucking ugly they were.
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You are talking about that white & green 3st.003, right? These were not really talked about on here and i thought that was weird because usually when such a turd gets released they get smashed on here. Might have missed it though. Picture for reference:


Nah those are 003's, Nak also had a 002 colorway (dunno why they keep giving this scrub colorways since he has ass taste). These are the hideous things I got. Mind you I got them on a serious, serious discount.. I think they ended up being like $35 from Active or CCS on what seemed like almost a mistake discount
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on February 11, 2020, 03:47:53 PM
Fallen Easys

Anti Hero 8.28X31.6x14.1 WB" (just didn't work out - still trying to find the right combination; currently Ventures/Radial Slims

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Willie on February 11, 2020, 03:57:55 PM
It was a while ago but I bought some 149er Thunders before the latest revision and they were wheelbite city. I loved the pop and the turn but I’ve never actually been pitched by Indy or Venture High.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: B0udoir on February 11, 2020, 04:26:25 PM
Bronson Raw.
I knew it was a rip off, I knew it. But I wanted to try by myself. I knew it ....
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sketchyrider on February 11, 2020, 04:30:43 PM
Blind price point deck, I was asking for it
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ItsNoUse on February 11, 2020, 04:44:43 PM
Bronson Raw.
I knew it was a rip off, I knew it. But I wanted to try by myself. I knew it ....

What was wrong with them? I wanna get them as well, but if they're shit, I'll just cop Big Balls and pop the sheilds.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: GoldenGateHeights on February 11, 2020, 05:41:35 PM
Nike Blazer GT Low GT

Tried to get into them, just couldn't.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on February 11, 2020, 07:44:38 PM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.
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I've skated a similar sized krooked full shape and IMO, the width isn't the problem. I thought  it was at first but both the twin tail and the full shape dlx boards have too long of a wheelbase unless it's their se models.
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The 8.3 x 31.9 TT is the DLX 14.38"WB - nowhere near as unwieldy as the FULL editions.
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Yup this is the one, I got 2 more Real Kyle Walker boards (8.18 x 31.85 x 14.38) that I'm hesitating to setup. Strangely my previous Busenitz board (8.06 x 31.8 x 14.38) felt a lot more manageable despite having a similar WB when paired with Thunder Titanium 148.

Why are the FULL models unwieldy? Nose and tail too blunt?
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I will buy those 8.18 x 31.85's off of you

That's my shape

Thanks for the offer but I'm in Asia, so shipping to the US would be killer.

Blind price point deck, I was asking for it

Looks like I dodged the bullet there, there was a Blind price point board with no graphics on the front or backm doing for $25. Glad I didn't take it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: texasplant on February 11, 2020, 08:19:53 PM
Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.

Oh man I HATED mine. Literally set it up, one session, gave it away.
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Post by: SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR on February 12, 2020, 12:55:03 AM
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This was a bit ago (thankfully) but I got the ugly ass Na-Kel colorway for the 3st.002s and I honestly kinda liked the shoe design and they lasted forever but they were maybe the worst shoe I've ever owned to look down at and pretty much all the clips I got in em feel like ass because of how truly fucking ugly they were.
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You are talking about that white & green 3st.003, right? These were not really talked about on here and i thought that was weird because usually when such a turd gets released they get smashed on here. Might have missed it though. Picture for reference:

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Nah those are 003's, Nak also had a 002 colorway (dunno why they keep giving this scrub colorways since he has ass taste). These are the hideous things I got. Mind you I got them on a serious, serious discount.. I think they ended up being like $35 from Active or CCS on what seemed like almost a mistake discount

Ah ok, didn´t know this was his colorway but in hindsight it´s kinda obvious.
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Post by: Switch FS K-Swiss Grind on February 12, 2020, 02:22:53 AM
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Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
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Oh man I HATED mine. Literally set it up, one session, gave it away.
came here to say something similar. Anti Hero Russo Still Life, 8.75"
Beautiful pop, great for a front shuv, but i skatedit for 30min and slipped out on a slappy crooks and fucked my back ankle. Couldn't walk for two weeks, couldn't push for two months, four months later I feel like I'll never fully recover.

Sold that shit.
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Post by: Krooked antihero on February 12, 2020, 04:21:21 AM
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Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
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Please elaborate? Was it the length? WB?
I didn’t like how much it tapered down ( got it online)  but the main reason was stupidly small nose. Now that I think about it I dunno why I got in first place as I like my noses to be big/huge🤔
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Post by: cucktard on February 12, 2020, 05:47:10 AM
Powell Rough Riders. The chunked and tore in the first day of riding, and I am not a hard rider.

They were cool and warrantied them tho.
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Post by: munchbox on February 12, 2020, 07:19:01 AM
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Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
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Oh man I HATED mine. Literally set it up, one session, gave it away.
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came here to say something similar. Anti Hero Russo Still Life, 8.75"
Beautiful pop, great for a front shuv, but i skatedit for 30min and slipped out on a slappy crooks and fucked my back ankle. Couldn't walk for two weeks, couldn't push for two months, four months later I feel like I'll never fully recover.

Sold that shit.
damn...was looking at that shape but i should probably walk away from that idea while i still can
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Post by: moonordie on February 12, 2020, 07:28:25 AM
Regarding that Blind price point, I had a Creature one and it was the biggest piece of crap I've ever skated.
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Post by: imposter on February 13, 2020, 05:24:51 AM
half cabs they have a diffrent feel to them compaired to the ones i had when i was a kid
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Post by: sn00p on February 13, 2020, 08:46:35 AM
a few years back, I stopped by the shop to grab a deck before going out skating. I was kind of in a hurry to meet up with some friends so I grabbed a Real price point and set it up real quick. drove 30 minutes to a spot and the board split right in half down the plies within the first 10 minutes of skating. needless to say, that was the first and last real board i’ve ever bought. i still enjoy krookeds from time to time but I don’t think I’ll ever buy another real.
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Post by: Paperclip20 on February 13, 2020, 10:25:29 AM
a few years back, I stopped by the shop to grab a deck before going out skating. I was kind of in a hurry to meet up with some friends so I grabbed a Real price point and set it up real quick. drove 30 minutes to a spot and the board split right in half down the plies within the first 10 minutes of skating. needless to say, that was the first and last real board i’ve ever bought. i still enjoy krookeds from time to time but I don’t think I’ll ever buy another real.

That's rough, I had bad luck the first time I got a real also. The tail cracked on a nollie heel. Support did send me a free replacement though which was awesome.
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Post by: PeggyHillsShittySpanish on February 14, 2020, 03:49:29 PM
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Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
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I didn’t like how much it tapered down ( got it online)  but the main reason was stupidly small nose. Now that I think about it I dunno why I got in first place as I like my noses to be big/huge🤔

Thanks for this. I was about to buy one.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 14, 2020, 08:22:29 PM
maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
happened with my last PS stix too; was that square 8.5 shape that everyone loves. Good for the first few skates and then just felt really awkward and lifeless 
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ohnowisee on February 14, 2020, 10:34:17 PM
Andale Swiss.  I got them after my Pudwill's were ok.  Figured they'd be better.  They, in fact, are not.
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Post by: darkelfdruid on February 14, 2020, 10:50:35 PM
I regret nothing
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Post by: authentic_creed_bratton on February 14, 2020, 11:14:27 PM
da’urkelfluid
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on February 15, 2020, 03:02:52 AM
A Hawk Baker board. Thing is too short (31.875) and nose is too pointy.
Ofc I was aware of all of this and I still bought it...
I've should know better.
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Post by: Charlie Hustle on February 15, 2020, 07:16:36 AM
A Hawk Baker board. Thing is too short (31.875) and nose is too pointy.
Ofc I was aware of all of this and I still bought it...
I've should know better.
You would have been a rollerblader in the 90s.
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Post by: Skart on February 15, 2020, 11:12:22 AM
Any pricepoint decks and aftermarket bushings

Shut up and skate is the only thing that's worked for truck issues
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Post by: UPPERCASEnocap on February 15, 2020, 12:45:39 PM
Thunder trucks. I've found a home for all my other trucks during my recent madness but the thunders just sit.
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Post by: Esmith5488 on February 15, 2020, 01:42:51 PM
I’m sure this is going to get some heat, but the last purchase I was bummed on was a polar deck last year. It was the perfect dims but the kicks just gave me a really hard time on my trucks at the time which were indys.
I don’t really regret many purchases these days since I have found value in knowing something just doesn’t work for me.
LOVED the graphic too
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Post by: moonordie on February 15, 2020, 02:05:11 PM
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A Hawk Baker board. Thing is too short (31.875) and nose is too pointy.
Ofc I was aware of all of this and I still bought it...
I've should know better.
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You would have been a rollerblader in the 90s.
Nah, I'm dumb not stupid.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sketchyrider on February 15, 2020, 02:12:08 PM
Any pricepoint decks and aftermarket bushings

Shut up and skate is the only thing that's worked for truck issues

I'm 2 for 2...

I think genuine replacement bushings are fair game
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: usedtostillskate on February 15, 2020, 04:08:00 PM
Foundation board. I've had two and broke them really fast. I've had 2 sets of ricta wheels that I didn't like. I thought I would like them as much as speed rings, but nothing has been as good. Other than bones and f4s though which were better.
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Post by: formula420 on February 15, 2020, 04:14:16 PM
Foundation board. I've had two and broke them really fast. I've had 2 sets of ricta wheels that I didn't like. I thought I would like them as much as speed rings, but nothing has been as good. Other than bones and f4s though which were better.

What formula on the rictas? I actually like the nrg wheels
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Post by: ItsNoUse on February 15, 2020, 04:17:42 PM
Foundation board. I've had two and broke them really fast. I've had 2 sets of ricta wheels that I didn't like. I thought I would like them as much as speed rings, but nothing has been as good. Other than bones and f4s though which were better.

Seems like they stopped making speed rings. All I see anymore are chrome cores, sparx, rapidos, and clouds. Speedrings were decent!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Sundaynuggets on February 15, 2020, 07:37:45 PM
Powell Rough Riders. The chunked and tore in the first day of riding, and I am not a hard rider.

They were cool and warrantied them tho.

Same. Huge chunks. Got a refund and bought some Oj mini super juices, ride just as well but no chunking
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: usedtostillskate on February 16, 2020, 04:12:29 AM
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Foundation board. I've had two and broke them really fast. I've had 2 sets of ricta wheels that I didn't like. I thought I would like them as much as speed rings, but nothing has been as good. Other than bones and f4s though which were better.
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What formula on the rictas? I actually like the nrg wheels
It was the rapido ones. Wouldn't slide at all. I had the concrete crushers in the nrg too. They weren't horrible, but just not as good as the speed rings, which I'm guessing we're whatever formula they had one or two generations before. I've been able to flat spot all of them but the speed rings just were awesome for sliding and just felt right all around. When I've had the other ones I've been let down every time.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Sightunseen on February 16, 2020, 07:58:18 AM
Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Post by: chris. on February 16, 2020, 08:24:34 AM
Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .

Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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Post by: drewsmahgoos on February 16, 2020, 01:02:30 PM
After trying venture lows and now thunders, I'm starting to regret my 144 indys.
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Post by: rocklobster on February 16, 2020, 06:40:03 PM
After trying venture lows and now thunders, I'm starting to regret my 144 indys.

Same here, the only reason I got a pair was because my Real board had a long WB and the Thunder 148 Titanium I had was not working well together. They turn fine, grind ok but I'm not a fan of the weight and how they pop, but they made the deck workable for the time being.
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Post by: munchbox on February 16, 2020, 07:19:36 PM
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After trying venture lows and now thunders, I'm starting to regret my 144 indys.
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Same here, the only reason I got a pair was because my Real board had a long WB and the Thunder 148 Titanium I had was not working well together. They turn fine, grind ok but I'm not a fan of the weight and how they pop, but they made the deck workable for the time being.
144s on my real twin tail was extremely underwhelming and i swore off of indy ever since. pop was light but unexplosive and they were heavy as shit. only way i could get decent stability was when they were tight, and i never liked riding tight trucks and tic tacking around. after i dumped the mushy stock bushings, they turned like a skateboard and thats all i could say about it. just didnt work with my skating
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Post by: rocklobster on February 16, 2020, 07:33:08 PM
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After trying venture lows and now thunders, I'm starting to regret my 144 indys.
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Same here, the only reason I got a pair was because my Real board had a long WB and the Thunder 148 Titanium I had was not working well together. They turn fine, grind ok but I'm not a fan of the weight and how they pop, but they made the deck workable for the time being.
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144s on my real twin tail was extremely underwhelming and i swore off of indy ever since. pop was light but unexplosive and they were heavy as shit. only way i could get decent stability was when they were tight, and i never liked riding tight trucks and tic tacking around. after i dumped the mushy stock bushings, they turned like a skateboard and thats all i could say about it. just didnt work with my skating

That's the description I was looking for! Light but not explosive, like the board would come up easily but it wouldn't follow my feet as a popped like when I rode Thunders. The only saving grace of the 144s would be sliding on the baseplate felt excellent, I could really feel the lock in when doing nose/tailslides. If only Thunder would improve their baseplate design with a slight increase to WB, then I would have found my goldilock truck.

Truck wishlist:
Moderate WB increase, 3.125 - 3.25"
Hollow axles and kingpin
Moderate height, 52mm thereabouts
Design that allows baseplate slide

Edit: wouldn't have gone with the Indy normally, all my trucks in my collection either added to WB or were too small for a 8.38.
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Post by: munchbox on February 16, 2020, 10:07:02 PM
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After trying venture lows and now thunders, I'm starting to regret my 144 indys.
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Same here, the only reason I got a pair was because my Real board had a long WB and the Thunder 148 Titanium I had was not working well together. They turn fine, grind ok but I'm not a fan of the weight and how they pop, but they made the deck workable for the time being.
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144s on my real twin tail was extremely underwhelming and i swore off of indy ever since. pop was light but unexplosive and they were heavy as shit. only way i could get decent stability was when they were tight, and i never liked riding tight trucks and tic tacking around. after i dumped the mushy stock bushings, they turned like a skateboard and thats all i could say about it. just didnt work with my skating
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That's the description I was looking for! Light but not explosive, like the board would come up easily but it wouldn't follow my feet as a popped like when I rode Thunders. The only saving grace of the 144s would be sliding on the baseplate felt excellent, I could really feel the lock in when doing nose/tailslides. If only Thunder would improve their baseplate design with a slight increase to WB, then I would have found my goldilock truck.

Truck wishlist:
Moderate WB increase, 3.125 - 3.25"
Hollow axles and kingpin
Moderate height, 52mm thereabouts
Design that allows baseplate slide

Edit: wouldn't have gone with the Indy normally, all my trucks in my collection either added to WB or were too small for a 8.38.
thats why i ran from em. thunder just so happened to be the next truck i tried and i happened to get the best pop on them. for the slides, try 101a duro and wax where the wheels touch. the baseplate should be a simple fix for dlx, but id rather wait on them to change it instead of switching away from trucks that i like for the 50th time. although i dont really break boards, its kinda embarrassing for me to know that i have spent more on trucks than decks in my skate career and i give them up nowhere near the axles.

for your goldilock truck, it sounds like a thunder hollow light with a revised baseplate. have you tried tensor mag lights? might be your closest bet with whats currently out. cant wait for truck cos to slow down the indy remixes and do thunders already
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Post by: passtheish on February 16, 2020, 10:31:32 PM
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Anti-Hero Black Widow, it’s 8.5” but skates like 8”. Felt too dangerous to skate.
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Oh man I HATED mine. Literally set it up, one session, gave it away.
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came here to say something similar. Anti Hero Russo Still Life, 8.75"
Beautiful pop, great for a front shuv, but i skatedit for 30min and slipped out on a slappy crooks and fucked my back ankle. Couldn't walk for two weeks, couldn't push for two months, four months later I feel like I'll never fully recover.


Sold that shit.

Curious to what Trucks you had on it, I got the same shape now and not sure what to throw on for trucks

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Post by: rocklobster on February 16, 2020, 10:37:49 PM
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After trying venture lows and now thunders, I'm starting to regret my 144 indys.
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Same here, the only reason I got a pair was because my Real board had a long WB and the Thunder 148 Titanium I had was not working well together. They turn fine, grind ok but I'm not a fan of the weight and how they pop, but they made the deck workable for the time being.
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144s on my real twin tail was extremely underwhelming and i swore off of indy ever since. pop was light but unexplosive and they were heavy as shit. only way i could get decent stability was when they were tight, and i never liked riding tight trucks and tic tacking around. after i dumped the mushy stock bushings, they turned like a skateboard and thats all i could say about it. just didnt work with my skating
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That's the description I was looking for! Light but not explosive, like the board would come up easily but it wouldn't follow my feet as a popped like when I rode Thunders. The only saving grace of the 144s would be sliding on the baseplate felt excellent, I could really feel the lock in when doing nose/tailslides. If only Thunder would improve their baseplate design with a slight increase to WB, then I would have found my goldilock truck.

Truck wishlist:
Moderate WB increase, 3.125 - 3.25"
Hollow axles and kingpin
Moderate height, 52mm thereabouts
Design that allows baseplate slide

Edit: wouldn't have gone with the Indy normally, all my trucks in my collection either added to WB or were too small for a 8.38.
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thats why i ran from em. thunder just so happened to be the next truck i tried and i happened to get the best pop on them. for the slides, try 101a duro and wax where the wheels touch. the baseplate should be a simple fix for dlx, but id rather wait on them to change it instead of switching away from trucks that i like for the 50th time. although i dont really break boards, its kinda embarrassing for me to know that i have spent more on trucks than decks in my skate career and i give them up nowhere near the axles.

for your goldilock truck, it sounds like a thunder hollow light with a revised baseplate. have you tried tensor mag lights? might be your closest bet with whats currently out. cant wait for truck cos to slow down the indy remixes and do thunders already

Silly me just realized there there was a separate Team Hollow edition for Thunder trucks, always thought they were Team, Light, Hollow, Titanium. I have a pair of Tensors on ice at the moment in 5.5, thinking if I should pair my Primitive 8.25 with the Tensors of the Thunder 148 Titanium.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR on February 18, 2020, 02:14:23 AM
Bought the new AVE shoe because watson was recommending them. Was the first vans shoe i bought in a long time. If you want to give yourself a severe case of athletes foot these are the shoes for you. Feels like wearing a plastic bag on your feet. 
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Post by: eranka on February 18, 2020, 02:20:49 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.
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Post by: moonordie on February 18, 2020, 02:55:31 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.
I'm guessing 2 weeks for your Sour right?
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Post by: eranka on February 18, 2020, 03:43:10 AM
exactly
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Post by: jay_nev on February 18, 2020, 04:49:59 AM
I regret purchasing things online because of transit time.
Up in the northeast a lot of the online shops are Cali based so it’s a week sometimes more before delivery.
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Post by: cosmicgypsies on February 18, 2020, 05:23:50 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.

I had Crockett 2's and mine would have started going that route if I could've skated them for longer than an hour without my feet being in pain. Terrible shoe imo.
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Post by: chris. on February 18, 2020, 05:51:30 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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I had Crockett 2's and mine would have started going that route if I could've skated them for longer than an hour without my feet being in pain. Terrible shoe imo.

I would consider some AVEs if I came up on some for like $40 but I’m not touching Van’s otherwise.

I bought some Liberty Cups yesterday because they were $28 shipped. I feel like those might be my next post in this thread, we’ll see.
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Post by: pdknox on February 18, 2020, 05:54:01 AM
last purchase i regret not making was the mariano team classics
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Post by: jay_nev on February 18, 2020, 06:09:12 AM
last purchase i regret not making was the mariano team classics
what size? Just saw a 7.5 8 and a 12 online
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Post by: pdknox on February 18, 2020, 06:11:31 AM
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last purchase i regret not making was the mariano team classics
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what size? Just saw a 7.5 8 and a 12 online

12 .. are you talking about cowtown?  I saw that there but the pic they have looks different then the marianos (no black stitching on the tongue)
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Post by: jay_nev on February 18, 2020, 06:13:17 AM
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last purchase i regret not making was the mariano team classics
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what size? Just saw a 7.5 8 and a 12 online
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12 .. are you talking about cowtown?  I saw that there but the pic they have looks different then the marianos (no black stitching on the tongue)
weird yeah it’s showing cracked leather too it seems
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Uncle Flea on February 18, 2020, 09:19:09 AM
Bought the new AVE shoe because watson was recommending them. Was the first vans shoe i bought in a long time. If you want to give yourself a severe case of athletes foot these are the shoes for you. Feels like wearing a plastic bag on your feet.

Ave don't give a Fuck about his feets let alone others but this one request

...oh and dill wants clear soles again so you know make it
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Post by: Smartass on February 18, 2020, 11:13:39 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.

Skated the Walkers a while back, and main complaint was that with the stock insole your heel stood really high, almost rolled my ankle because of them. Switched to FPs and really liked skating them after that.

As someone else said and my contribution to this thread, Crockett 2's. Looks good, but stitching placement on the shoe is horrible, and the damn heel of the sole felt like a brick. The weird thing is both the Kyle's and the Crocketts use Waffle cup but the Walkers felt very different.
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Post by: Mcidraque on February 18, 2020, 10:06:21 PM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.
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Skated the Walkers a while back, and main complaint was that with the stock insole your heel stood really high, almost rolled my ankle because of them. Switched to FPs and really liked skating them after that.

As someone else said and my contribution to this thread, Crockett 2's. Looks good, but stitching placement on the shoe is horrible, and the damn heel of the sole felt like a brick. The weird thing is both the Kyle's and the Crocketts use Waffle cup but the Walkers felt very different.

Even though they both use waffle cup the distribution on the sole follows a different pattern. Agreeing on the stitching on the crockettt 2, the first model worked way better with less stitching imo.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: GAY on February 19, 2020, 05:09:51 PM
I bought a memory stick and an audio cable the other day and don't feel like I really needed them.
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Post by: straight on February 19, 2020, 08:47:04 PM
fancy lad justis deck . fuck that thing is dumb . respect to those that skate that shit but fuck what is the point
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Post by: GumOnMyGrip on February 20, 2020, 07:12:24 PM
PS Stix ScumCo Ty B. deck. Long and flat with spongy wood.
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Post by: moonordie on February 23, 2020, 03:09:11 AM
Probably the radial slims I'm currently skating. Not because they're red but apparently I got way too used to the tablet shape and now I'm having issues regarding locking in.
Or I could just stop being a bitch a commit more...
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Post by: rocklobster on February 23, 2020, 03:16:13 AM
Probably the radial slims I'm currently skating. Not because they're red but apparently I got way too used to the tablet shape and now I'm having issues regarding locking in.
Or I could just stop being a bitch a commit more...

Hey, no need for the negative talk buddy.

Got a 2nd hand complete off a local site, had Venture trucks and a Real board basically new, both of which I wanted to try. Too bad the trucks were 5.0 and the bearings were completely rusted. Now I got to try and resell the trucks.
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Post by: eranka on February 23, 2020, 05:05:45 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.
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(https://i.ibb.co/dcsPkfm/222.jpg)
shoe busted open on the medial side and not even on a seam, the suede itself ripped
shit sucks
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Post by: TD on February 23, 2020, 05:13:12 AM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.
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shoe busted open on the medial side and not even on a seam, the suede itself ripped
shit sucks

Honestly I've never been so utterly disappointed with Vans. They've really fallen off the wagon - the shoes are insanely expensive here in Australia for fuck all wear time. I hate to say it but current Lakai is a more appealing option than Vans at this stage.
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Post by: jay_nev on February 23, 2020, 05:34:37 AM
Nah the new vans upgrades seem to be a lot better. New gum outsole new materials on the latest models (suede on rowans is sick) and the new popcush better than ultracush. Try the Ave or Rowan
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Post by: 5teve.0h on February 23, 2020, 11:46:49 AM
Nah the new vans upgrades seem to be a lot better. New gum outsole new materials on the latest models (suede on rowans is sick) and the new popcush better than ultracush. Try the Ave or Rowan

The Ave retails for $200 in AUS which is roughly $132 USD. Kinda more than a lot of skaters are willing to pay for a pair of shoes. They seem to be really popular with yuppie soccer mums but
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Post by: jay_nev on February 23, 2020, 11:52:33 AM
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Nah the new vans upgrades seem to be a lot better. New gum outsole new materials on the latest models (suede on rowans is sick) and the new popcush better than ultracush. Try the Ave or Rowan
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The Ave retails for $200 in AUS which is roughly $132 USD. Kinda more than a lot of skaters are willing to pay for a pair of shoes. They seem to be really popular with yuppie soccer mums but
wow yeah, didn’t realize that price hike. No chance. $100 still too much.
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Post by: TD on February 23, 2020, 07:24:01 PM
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Nah the new vans upgrades seem to be a lot better. New gum outsole new materials on the latest models (suede on rowans is sick) and the new popcush better than ultracush. Try the Ave or Rowan
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The Ave retails for $200 in AUS which is roughly $132 USD. Kinda more than a lot of skaters are willing to pay for a pair of shoes. They seem to be really popular with yuppie soccer mums but
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wow yeah, didn’t realize that price hike. No chance. $100 still too much.

Biggest thing holding me back. It's so insane how high the prices are here for vans, or any other vulc skate shoe. I always try and support my shop, but I know they're feeling the burn for sure on how insane these prices are getting.
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Post by: whatsreallygood on February 24, 2020, 02:28:01 PM
I can't imagine paying over 60 bucks for a pair vans, of all shoe brands
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Post by: ThrashGnar on February 27, 2020, 05:01:12 PM
A second pair of Lakai Owen slip-ons. Had one pair and they left great with a sort-of hybrid vulc/cup sole and a slip-on!  2nd paid the suede chewed through in a couple mellow sessions and made me sad. My éS Accel vulc are close enough w/ Footprint insoles so I’m happy again.
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Post by: jay_nev on February 27, 2020, 06:48:19 PM
I can't imagine paying over 60 bucks for a pair vans, of all shoe brands
paid like $59 for the rowans and they’re sick
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Post by: moonordie on February 29, 2020, 03:41:13 PM
Like 2 weeks ago I got some RED radial slims. I knew I would regret it...
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Post by: Uncle Flea on March 01, 2020, 06:42:29 PM
This bullshit gram of corporate purps.

That joint is fucking up their shatter so bad they had to knock 10 bucks off grams.

Its the only place open late.  My mistake was saying just gimme that fire forget the numbers I'm in a rush.

18 bucks is 8 bucks too much


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that's a nice wheel. I think you will get used to them quickly.

Harder wheels are better I feel.
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Post by: rocklobster on March 01, 2020, 07:07:35 PM
Like 2 weeks ago I got some RED radial slims. I knew I would regret it...

The ones with the red dragon trim or the fully red scales one?

For me its 54mm Radiam Slims in 99a. They looks great in the package but I can't bring myself to skate anything bigger than a 52mm. I'm liking the shape of Bones V1 and just got myself a pair of V3 Easy Streets. Not ready to make that jump to the fireman.
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Post by: ItsNoUse on March 01, 2020, 07:08:48 PM
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Like 2 weeks ago I got some RED radial slims. I knew I would regret it...
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The ones with the red dragon trim or the fully red scales one?

For me its 54mm Radiam Slims in 99a. They looks great in the package but I can't bring myself to skate anything bigger than a 52mm. I'm liking the shape of Bones V1 and just got myself a pair of V3 Easy Streets. Not ready to make that jump to the fireman.

54mm is my choice size ;)
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Post by: Dante Bichette on March 02, 2020, 01:10:54 PM
All of my Dunks, I love the way they look but the board feel fucking sucks and they're uncomfortable as hell.
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Post by: jay_nev on March 02, 2020, 01:15:51 PM
All of my Dunks, I love the way they look but the board feel fucking sucks and they're uncomfortable as hell.
what size? hard to find nowadays
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Post by: backinaction on March 02, 2020, 01:17:15 PM
(https://www.tactics.com/a/bwnm/9/krux-hollow-dlk-skateboard-trucks-polished-silver.jpg)

Useless - and I only paid $10 for the pair.  Gave them away after skating them maybe twice.
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Post by: honey island on March 02, 2020, 01:37:20 PM
i mean krux just sounds like the word for crap in multiple languages
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Post by: johnes on March 02, 2020, 01:42:47 PM
Two chicken sandwiches from Popeyes. I know one is enough.
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Post by: moonordie on March 02, 2020, 01:52:20 PM
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The ones with the red dragon trim or the fully red scales one?

For me its 54mm Radiam Slims in 99a. They looks great in the package but I can't bring myself to skate anything bigger than a 52mm. I'm liking the shape of Bones V1 and just got myself a pair of V3 Easy Streets. Not ready to make that jump to the fireman.
These radial slims 54 99
(https://i.imgur.com/K0XFX1zl.jpg)
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Post by: Dante Bichette on March 02, 2020, 02:26:13 PM
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All of my Dunks, I love the way they look but the board feel fucking sucks and they're uncomfortable as hell.
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what size? hard to find nowadays

13, thinking about selling em cause I only skate in my Half Cabs or Old Skool Pros.
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Post by: tzhangdox on March 02, 2020, 02:28:21 PM
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All of my Dunks, I love the way they look but the board feel fucking sucks and they're uncomfortable as hell.
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what size? hard to find nowadays
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13, thinking about selling em cause I only skate in my Half Cabs or Old Skool Pros.

post em up in the classifieds
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Post by: bombsaway86 on March 03, 2020, 06:47:56 PM
Hosoi Hammerhead... total impulse buy. Made frontside grinds a lot easier, made everything else a lot harder
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Post by: j....soy..... on March 03, 2020, 08:42:03 PM
Old pair of one stars....7.5 thought they would fit for sure....too big!  Old converse sizing...
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Post by: whatsreallygood on March 04, 2020, 05:17:41 PM
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I can't imagine paying over 60 bucks for a pair vans, of all shoe brands
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paid like $59 for the rowans and they’re sick

Fair, did you get them on sale? From what I've seen pro models are usually much more than 60 but if you liek them that's awesome. I gotta admit I'm bias agianst vans since my and my buddies have repeatedly had awful experiences with vans like bad suede, soles wear through, etc. I will say the Rowans look alright and it sounds like they fixed the rubber outsole from the marketing but they look too skimpy with no suede around the heel and only single stitching around the lace loop panel. I think for me vans just always look cheap with cut corners but again it's a bias of mine.
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Post by: jay_nev on March 04, 2020, 05:32:31 PM
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Fair, did you get them on sale? From what I've seen pro models are usually much more than 60 but if you liek them that's awesome. I gotta admit I'm bias agianst vans since my and my buddies have repeatedly had awful experiences with vans like bad suede, soles wear through, etc. I will say the Rowans look alright and it sounds like they fixed the rubber outsole from the marketing but they look too skimpy with no suede around the heel and only single stitching around the lace loop panel. I think for me vans just always look cheap with cut corners but again it's a bias of mine.
yeah Skatewarehouse when they had some 15% (I think?) but I also got the black pair at my local shop on Skateshop day for a discount too. Toecap is triple stitched and the heel panel is double stitched. Suede on black pair was better than I thought. Haven’t skated in em enough yet but top laces are getting worn.

(https://i.ibb.co/44nJ2Z0/81363-C36-778-E-45-A2-9-C95-F73-B772-FC147.jpg)

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Post by: whatsreallygood on March 05, 2020, 10:23:38 AM
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paid like $59 for the rowans and they’re sick
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Fair, did you get them on sale? From what I've seen pro models are usually much more than 60 but if you liek them that's awesome. I gotta admit I'm bias agianst vans since my and my buddies have repeatedly had awful experiences with vans like bad suede, soles wear through, etc. I will say the Rowans look alright and it sounds like they fixed the rubber outsole from the marketing but they look too skimpy with no suede around the heel and only single stitching around the lace loop panel. I think for me vans just always look cheap with cut corners but again it's a bias of mine.
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yeah Skatewarehouse when they had some 15% (I think?) but I also got the black pair at my local shop on Skateshop day for a discount too. Toecap is triple stitched and the heel panel is double stitched. Suede on black pair was better than I thought. Haven’t skated in em enough yet but top laces are getting worn.

(https://i.ibb.co/44nJ2Z0/81363-C36-778-E-45-A2-9-C95-F73-B772-FC147.jpg)

Toe cap looks solid no issues there, I just meant the collar is canvas, which is where I tend to wear when I do heelflip variations, no issue with the heel panel though. The panel with the lace loops is single stitched though which I find always falls off (this issue isn't exclusive to vans of course). Either way a good deal is a good deal, if they're sick props to vans.
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Post by: lesserredpanda on March 05, 2020, 03:47:07 PM
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Any vans shoe I’ve purchased in the past year has fallen apart really quickly. Whatever glue they’re using does not hold the sole on for more than a month .
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Had some Crockett 2s and I had to use super glue on 75% of the stitching to keep the shoes together. Meaning not just the toe area of my front foot but like, the inner side panel of my push foot. The shoes were literally held together by super glue.
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just got the Kyle Walker shoe after about 10 years of only skating NBs and adidas, first session felt pretty good, by the 3rd session they already feel too floppy for me, i probably have about 8-9 hours of skating the shoe and its not ripped or anything but i dont feel safe in them at all and my feet hurt by the end of the session. shittiest feeling shoes i had in years

bought a Sour board and it went soggy and wore out super quick.
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shoe busted open on the medial side and not even on a seam, the suede itself ripped
shit sucks
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Honestly I've never been so utterly disappointed with Vans. They've really fallen off the wagon - the shoes are insanely expensive here in Australia for fuck all wear time. I hate to say it but current Lakai is a more appealing option than Vans at this stage.

Complained in some other threads about this issue... Crock 2s suck. Which is a shame because the OG Crockett's were fantastic. I skate a lot of Vans and have worn tons of pairs over the last 20 odd years. The only time i've had an issue was with Crockett 2s. I've owned two pairs and both had similar rips but closer to the seam. One split open before I even skated them, was just breaking them in wearing them at the office. Had a buddy's who ripped his in the same place too. Was so irked I bought 3 sets of Boo Johnson's Diamond slip ons when they were on sale and skated those for about a year before returning to Vans. Switched over to Kyle Walker's model and love those, looking forward to trying out Rowan's model or some of the new AVE's if they go on sale. Wish they'd go back to the Crockett 1 design way nicer looking and better crafted shoe.






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Post by: jay_nev on March 05, 2020, 03:55:22 PM
Haha seemed fitting

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Vb0PoHFrp/?igshid=mrw3fof6ddwj
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Post by: venture5.8 on March 18, 2020, 08:23:22 PM
hopps boards, they feel like cardboard compared to other generator boards
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Post by: lemonchicken91 on March 22, 2020, 12:54:24 PM
I've got a good grom setup for y'all.

When I was really young and world industries was still a thing, I got a board with flameboy sitting on top of an icebox with wet Willy frozen in a block.
I got a set of Royal trucks and got a color matched blue truck for the tail and a yellow truck for the nose to match the graphic...

Say what you will 14 year old me was killing the game hahaha.
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Post by: Youoverthere on April 16, 2020, 02:24:46 AM
I just bought some all black és silos and didn’t realize that it was a mesh toe. It’s not where I flick but the thought off it ripping makes me feel uneasy. I really just shoulda bought another pair of symbols.
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Post by: l1ll1ll1 on April 16, 2020, 03:53:18 AM
Bought a Becky 8inch deck. Four sessions in started crackling like hell and now feels just worn out and shitty, don't have any faith in it any more and fucks with my brain. Apparently made by Clutch, skated BBS wood before (not by choice, just by coincidence), the difference is huge.
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Post by: imposter on April 16, 2020, 03:39:31 PM
I recently got a polar 8.5 its to big and the tail looks weird and the graphic is corny
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Post by: moonordie on April 20, 2020, 03:07:27 PM
A 8.375 Plan B blk ice which turned out to be 8.25
Good thing I could send it back to my local and got an Habitat board.
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Post by: Peepeeboy69 on April 20, 2020, 09:09:45 PM
hopps boards, they feel like cardboard compared to other generator boards

I'm riding a hopps 8.25 rn, learned a shit ton of tricks on it. Didn't feel that different from other bbs I've skated (killing floor, theories). I think it's a Boston based brand so the locals been stocking up on a lot of them, but I'm not that stoked on the graphics :/
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Post by: chris. on April 22, 2020, 04:01:08 PM
I regret buying skate gear on Amazon (I got a gift card for my birthday, shut up)

Some 5.8 V-Lights popped up for $40, sold by Daddies, but they shipped some standard 5.8 with an awful orange baseplate. Bleh.

My experiences buying from shops (Seasons, Library, and through Parade) during my birthday shopping spree were all great.
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Post by: TheBoognish on April 22, 2020, 04:03:35 PM
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I'm riding a hopps 8.25 rn, learned a shit ton of tricks on it. Didn't feel that different from other bbs I've skated (killing floor, theories). I think it's a Boston based brand so the locals been stocking up on a lot of them, but I'm not that stoked on the graphics :/

I wish Hopps still used Chapman. Stiffest boards ever.
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Post by: Ok on April 22, 2020, 05:17:12 PM
I regret buying skate gear on Amazon (I got a gift card for my birthday, shut up)

Some 5.8 V-Lights popped up for $40, sold by Daddies, but they shipped some standard 5.8 with an awful orange baseplate. Bleh.

My experiences buying from shops (Seasons, Library, and through Parade) during my birthday shopping spree were all great.

I’m a broken record with my hatred for modern commerce (aka online whatever), but I’ve always hated my experiences from online shopping.

That hasn’t been the case when i call one of the 35th’s, ask them dumb shit over the phone, and then place an online order. Dunno, I just hate bots
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Post by: chris. on April 22, 2020, 05:22:16 PM
I’ve got my eye on a 35th shop deck and a pair of sale shoes on their site right now. I bought so much shit the past couple weeks though haha.
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Post by: rocklobster on April 22, 2020, 06:57:15 PM
I’ve got my eye on a 35th shop deck and a pair of sale shoes on their site right now. I bought so much shit the past couple weeks though haha.

Don't remind me, I'm staring at a stack of 3 gripped but unskated boards, 9 ungripped boards, 2 pairs of Ventures, 1 pair of Thunders and 1 pair of Kalis Lites.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on April 22, 2020, 08:42:41 PM
Hopefully not the Ventures I'm skating.
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Post by: rocklobster on April 22, 2020, 11:36:21 PM
Hopefully not the Ventures I'm skating.

Your only regret will be not skating them earlier!
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 23, 2020, 06:44:44 AM
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Hopefully not the Ventures I'm skating.
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Your only regret will be not skating them earlier!

After selling all mine, I bugged and got another set of Venture 5.8s. Going to try them with some hard 97a bushings, but if they don't work out I need to accept that I am an Indy/Ace person.
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Post by: RossDailey on April 23, 2020, 09:15:14 AM
FA Board

Nose / Tail were way to steep & lasted under 2 weeks.

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Post by: Ok on April 23, 2020, 09:26:05 AM
FA Board

Nose / Tail were way to steep & lasted under 2 weeks.

This has been my experience. For some reason I keep buying ‘em.
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Post by: Kastel TM on April 23, 2020, 09:41:26 AM
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I'm riding a hopps 8.25 rn, learned a shit ton of tricks on it. Didn't feel that different from other bbs I've skated (killing floor, theories). I think it's a Boston based brand so the locals been stocking up on a lot of them, but I'm not that stoked on the graphics :/
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I wish Hopps still used Chapman. Stiffest boards ever.

trippin on hopps graphics comment, but as for the stilled used Chapman comment, Chapman does not make boards anymore/haven't in a long time. They are pretty much a warehouse for NY/NJ based brands. They still do some screening and heat transfers for boards, but thats about it. Never had an issue with any of my Hopps or Traffic boards.
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Post by: Shalom Peterson on April 24, 2020, 01:27:21 AM
A bought a mini logo a while ago because I was short on dough and omg that deck was terrible. Skinniest 8.25 I’ve ever seen w/ very little nose or tail. It felt like a Walmart shape. You get what you pay for I guess.
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Post by: lamfordie on May 09, 2020, 07:46:24 PM
I'm starting to regret getting the evan smith formula four wheels, the purple and white swirl ones.
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Post by: CrappyChan on May 09, 2020, 09:20:59 PM
Just did some online shopping... Most direct company sites were out of the shapes I wanted to I decided to support my local shop. They were out of my size (anything bigger than 8.5) too so I settled with an 8.5 baker og shape mellow concave. I havent bought this blindly in years but man, this concave is so much steeper than the 8.6 ah board I was riding. Havent given it a chance yet but I almost want to return it. Didnt want to get the quasi because they can be unpredictable, my last one had too mellow of a tail and i felt like i lost a foot off of my ollie. Looking into shoe shopping now and that also seems to be impossible. If no one has what I want but I have a gaping ollie hole and no grip left what am I to do?
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Post by: munchbox on May 09, 2020, 09:32:40 PM
Just did some online shopping... Most direct company sites were out of the shapes I wanted to I decided to support my local shop. They were out of my size (anything bigger than 8.5) too so I settled with an 8.5 baker og shape mellow concave. I havent bought this blindly in years but man, this concave is so much steeper than the 8.6 ah board I was riding. Havent given it a chance yet but I almost want to return it. Didnt want to get the quasi because they can be unpredictable, my last one had too mellow of a tail and i felt like i lost a foot off of my ollie. Looking into shoe shopping now and that also seems to be impossible. If no one has what I want but I have a gaping ollie hole and no grip left what am I to do?
skating barefoot isnt nearly as bad as you think
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Post by: Ok on May 10, 2020, 06:52:22 AM
Just did some online shopping... Most direct company sites were out of the shapes I wanted to I decided to support my local shop. They were out of my size (anything bigger than 8.5) too so I settled with an 8.5 baker og shape mellow concave. I havent bought this blindly in years but man, this concave is so much steeper than the 8.6 ah board I was riding. Havent given it a chance yet but I almost want to return it. Didnt want to get the quasi because they can be unpredictable, my last one had too mellow of a tail and i felt like i lost a foot off of my ollie. Looking into shoe shopping now and that also seems to be impossible. If no one has what I want but I have a gaping ollie hole and no grip left what am I to do?

Baker mellow shape is steep?
What do you normally ride?
Unless they changed something, that shit used to be real flat
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Post by: munchbox on May 10, 2020, 12:16:04 PM
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Just did some online shopping... Most direct company sites were out of the shapes I wanted to I decided to support my local shop. They were out of my size (anything bigger than 8.5) too so I settled with an 8.5 baker og shape mellow concave. I havent bought this blindly in years but man, this concave is so much steeper than the 8.6 ah board I was riding. Havent given it a chance yet but I almost want to return it. Didnt want to get the quasi because they can be unpredictable, my last one had too mellow of a tail and i felt like i lost a foot off of my ollie. Looking into shoe shopping now and that also seems to be impossible. If no one has what I want but I have a gaping ollie hole and no grip left what am I to do?
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Baker mellow shape is steep?
What do you normally ride?
Unless they changed something, that shit used to be real flat
i think they call the flat ones "OG concave"
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Post by: CrappyChan on May 10, 2020, 03:19:58 PM
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Just did some online shopping... Most direct company sites were out of the shapes I wanted to I decided to support my local shop. They were out of my size (anything bigger than 8.5) too so I settled with an 8.5 baker og shape mellow concave. I havent bought this blindly in years but man, this concave is so much steeper than the 8.6 ah board I was riding. Havent given it a chance yet but I almost want to return it. Didnt want to get the quasi because they can be unpredictable, my last one had too mellow of a tail and i felt like i lost a foot off of my ollie. Looking into shoe shopping now and that also seems to be impossible. If no one has what I want but I have a gaping ollie hole and no grip left what am I to do?
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Baker mellow shape is steep?
What do you normally ride?
Unless they changed something, that shit used to be real flat
I've been bouncing around brands for a minute. Rode an old 3d I found a couple years back and that was a game changerever since I've been looking for the perfect board. Quasi always seems to change their shapes ever so slightly that its hard to rely on them. Last one I had didnt have enough steepness in the nose or tail which fucked with my ollie height. I usually ride really wide boards like 8.75 to 9.25, footballs but I like 14.25 or 14.5 wheelbases. This baker may just feel steep because its smaller and or because I haven't ridden it enough. We shall see
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on May 10, 2020, 03:42:58 PM
I deeply regret the 9" Baker Kader I got days ago
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Post by: somedudefromnj on May 10, 2020, 03:48:56 PM
five pairs of HUF clives because they were on sale instead of getting the hupper2s that I knew id like
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on May 10, 2020, 03:55:09 PM
I deeply regret the 9" Baker Kader I got days ago

I know that feeling well.
I hate every board, most of the trucks, etc etc that I have.
My problem is I’ll set up something different, meaning much larger, or perhaps much smaller, and then proceed to attempt to skate the exact same way. Wtf is that?!? Obviously my 9.2x14.75x32.5 with 159s is going to skate much differently than my 7.75x14.31.25 with 5.0s. And yet. There/here I am. Getting in whatever the fuck and trying to kickflip, switch flip, 360 flip, nollie flip and freaking out. Amazing.

My personal experience ramble aside, possibly try to do something different with that board: bomb a hill. I guarantee it’ll be different, stable, and possibly a blast. Try some high speed slappys. Board slide a park rail. There is something there that will be fun/enjoyable, even if that set up isn’t ‘the one’
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: YungJugg on May 10, 2020, 04:14:26 PM
DC Kalis S. Haven't even skated them yet and one of the hoops for the laces has blown out, rendering them useless unless i shoe goo the shit out of the hoop.

was loving these shoes (even though I’ve barely fucking worn them so far) so I’m gonna see if customer service can change my regret, but for now I’m tight.

*They changed my regret. Customer service hooked it up for the defective pair, I love DC they good peoples.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Shifty Flip on May 10, 2020, 04:52:42 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CABeu6TpVEc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
 
100 people on instant buyers regret.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Mew on May 10, 2020, 04:57:25 PM
berra had one of the nicest backside flips of all time
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Post by: munchbox on May 10, 2020, 05:22:47 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CABeu6TpVEc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
 
100 people on instant buyers regret.
im trying to be optimistic and say his sig might be worth something someday, but im pretty sure hes still kooking on instagram
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Peepeeboy69 on May 10, 2020, 06:13:51 PM
Dc kalis s... and i bought two damn pairs

they look so sick and i was so hyped to skate them but i think i got the wrong size at tts. My right foot fits perfect but my left foot feels a lil squished and my pinky toe knuckle (idk what to call it) starts to hurt after a bit.

Hopefully after skating them more they stretch out and become good. I heard it takes 2 weeks to break them in.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on May 10, 2020, 06:26:17 PM
berra had one of the nicest backside flips of all time

He for sure wasn’t a fave or anywhere close, always seemed like a nerd/off (I’m basing this off nothing, it was subtle vibe, because I was never around him).
But goddamn. His backside flip, and his half cab flip. Shockingly good. He was better than I realized, could skate vert very competently as well.
But he wasn’t on menace so I wasn’t feeling it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on May 10, 2020, 06:40:46 PM
Dc kalis s... and i bought two damn pairs

they look so sick and i was so hyped to skate them but i think i got the wrong size at tts. My right foot fits perfect but my left foot feels a lil squished and my pinky toe knuckle (idk what to call it) starts to hurt after a bit.

Hopefully after skating them more they stretch out and become good. I heard it takes 2 weeks to break them in.
I am in the same boat, 2 pairs and everything. By the time the first pair broke in they were killing my pinky toe. Which ironically I broke a month later in different shoes.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TwisT on May 10, 2020, 07:14:24 PM
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Dc kalis s... and i bought two damn pairs

they look so sick and i was so hyped to skate them but i think i got the wrong size at tts. My right foot fits perfect but my left foot feels a lil squished and my pinky toe knuckle (idk what to call it) starts to hurt after a bit.

Hopefully after skating them more they stretch out and become good. I heard it takes 2 weeks to break them in.
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I am in the same boat, 2 pairs and everything. By the time the first pair broke in they were killing my pinky toe. Which ironically I broke a month later in different shoes.

Fuck, the same issue with my Kalis lites.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IanBZHD on May 10, 2020, 08:17:10 PM
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Dc kalis s... and i bought two damn pairs

they look so sick and i was so hyped to skate them but i think i got the wrong size at tts. My right foot fits perfect but my left foot feels a lil squished and my pinky toe knuckle (idk what to call it) starts to hurt after a bit.

Hopefully after skating them more they stretch out and become good. I heard it takes 2 weeks to break them in.
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I am in the same boat, 2 pairs and everything. By the time the first pair broke in they were killing my pinky toe. Which ironically I broke a month later in different shoes.
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Fuck, the same issue with my Kalis lites.
Yup, Kalis lites are squishing my toes. But just barely.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Uncle Flea on May 11, 2020, 06:05:35 AM
All of my Dunks, I love the way they look but the board feel fucking sucks and they're uncomfortable as hell.

Insane mo fo.

I hate Nike but they slay the shoe game. I only buy dunks af2 and now Blazers too. Before I was punishing myself rocking Vans or Adidas. Nike cups and the orange zoom hex insole are the way i keep my old ass feet from exploding.

Colors don't mean shit to me nor look. Dunks are the best so long as it's not that black stretchy shit. That shit is trash.

I regret the orange label mid purchase and the ishod decon black.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: babywantsbluevelvet on May 11, 2020, 03:57:12 PM
Like countless others, I bought the wrong size Converse CTAS Pro Highs (the skate Cuck Taylors) and skated them just enough to be unreturnable :)

If any Vans wearers out there are looking to have an affair with the CTAS Pro Highs, this might save you some time and money: go a full size down from what you wear in Vans. I'm a US 10.5 in Vans (Authentics, Old Skools, Sk8 His, Pro Skate everything) and the US 9.5 CTAS Pro Highs fit like a dream. Perfectly snug for skating but in no way too-snug. My feet are also on the wide side, if that makes any difference.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Peepeeboy69 on May 12, 2020, 05:17:25 AM
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Dc kalis s... and i bought two damn pairs

they look so sick and i was so hyped to skate them but i think i got the wrong size at tts. My right foot fits perfect but my left foot feels a lil squished and my pinky toe knuckle (idk what to call it) starts to hurt after a bit.

Hopefully after skating them more they stretch out and become good. I heard it takes 2 weeks to break them in.
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I am in the same boat, 2 pairs and everything. By the time the first pair broke in they were killing my pinky toe. Which ironically I broke a month later in different shoes.
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Fuck, the same issue with my Kalis lites.
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Yup, Kalis lites are squishing my toes. But just barely.

i stuffed 2 pairs of socks in them overnight and now toes no longer squish!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: CrappyChan on May 12, 2020, 07:42:49 AM
This is a pre-regret post but I couldnt find any shoes I wanted anywhere in my size, resorted to ebay. Guaranteed tomorrow but checked the tracking number today and all the seller has done is print a shipping label... depending on how it goes may be my first and last skateboarding essential ebay purchase
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Crap on May 12, 2020, 10:13:33 AM
Like countless others, I bought the wrong size Converse CTAS Pro Highs (the skate Cuck Taylors) and skated them just enough to be unreturnable :)

If any Vans wearers out there are looking to have an affair with the CTAS Pro Highs, this might save you some time and money: go a full size down from what you wear in Vans. I'm a US 10.5 in Vans (Authentics, Old Skools, Sk8 His, Pro Skate everything) and the US 9.5 CTAS Pro Highs fit like a dream. Perfectly snug for skating but in no way too-snug. My feet are also on the wide side, if that makes any difference.

YES.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Chromeandflammen on May 12, 2020, 10:57:07 PM
fuck...where do i begin...but on more recent purchases:

OJ Super Juice wheels - thought i'd cruise around...now i realise, i dont cruise, i get 3 nights a week to skate for a couple of hours...aint no cruising going on!

Emerica Wino Baekkel slip on shoes - comfortable and skate ok, but look horrible. I'm wearing them to use them up, but never feel good about wearing them

Feel absolutely the same about the emerica slip ons.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Chromeandflammen on May 12, 2020, 11:03:59 PM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.

I had the same problem with reals twin tale board.
If I pop kickflips with the nose I simehow manage to do them less rocket....never fully understood why.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on May 12, 2020, 11:08:42 PM
maybe try a board with a longer tail?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: pointandclick on May 12, 2020, 11:36:17 PM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CABeu6TpVEc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
 
100 people on instant buyers regret.
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im trying to be optimistic and say his sig might be worth something someday, but im pretty sure hes still kooking on instagram
the amount of lacquer on these decks is giving me cancer.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Deekay on May 13, 2020, 12:39:49 PM
All of my Dunks, I love the way they look but the board feel fucking sucks and they're uncomfortable as hell.

I'm almost offended reading this. I hate Nike SB but love regular Nike and the Dunk is one of my favorite skateshoes, god fuckin damn they skate well. I'd skate more if they were easier to get in good colorways.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Yossi on May 13, 2020, 04:41:34 PM
I paid full price for the all black leather Louie Lopez pro. I skated them two times, maybe an hour total, and got a hole down to my skin. Went from tiny hole to foot in less than 20 ollies. No rubber layer, just thin leather and soft material. I had them in suede earlier this year and while they didn't last super long, they certainly weren't this bad.

I was skating the Rowley rapidwelds before the LL's for two months and didn't get a hole in the upper.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: gaunting on May 13, 2020, 05:11:41 PM
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maybe my deck too, it's a quasi board. it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's too flat. it's kinda hard to pop for some reason, feels really sluggish. been thinking about retiring it prematurely but have only skated it 3 times. might just need to get used to it.
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Same here. I got an Real Ishod 8.38 Twin Tail because I wanted to size up my boards and see if the twin tails was worth the hype. Not been liking the board much at all. Lost my kickflips since I usually pop them with my nose. 8.38 feels too unwieldy for flips. And the damn WB is unmanageable. Went from Thunder 148 Titaniums which was giving me ghost pop, to Indy 144 which slide better but make the nose feel too light.

I've only skated it for 3 weeks and I already want to retire it. It would still make an excellent wall hanger though.
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I had the same problem with reals twin tale board.
If I pop kickflips with the nose I simehow manage to do them less rocket....never fully understood why.

I’m the same way. I think hard flips are easier to do off the nose too.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: elbarto on May 14, 2020, 03:46:33 PM
Nike Blazer GT Low GT

Tried to get into them, just couldn't.

The best shoe you’ll ever skate for 3 days
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Lukabrazi on May 14, 2020, 04:44:10 PM
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Nike Blazer GT Low GT

Tried to get into them, just couldn't.
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The best shoe you’ll ever skate for 3 days

I've gotten at least 6-7 sessions on a pair before they are pretty blown out. Its more of the soles just losing grip. been pretty easy to find though for $50-$65 shipped on sale , so I dont mind. Definitely my favorite shoe to skate , especially when they are new.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DarkPools on May 14, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
Pretty much any vulc shoe that I bought awhile ago. I've had to donate or sell them, since they don't mesh with my feet like they used to. I guess that comes with being 26 and nearly 200 lbs. Lol
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on May 14, 2020, 10:25:57 PM
Pretty much any vulc shoe that I bought awhile ago. I've had to donate or sell them, since they don't mesh with my feet like they used to. I guess that comes with being 26 and nearly 200 lbs. Lol

I mean for this to be encouraging: weight you can lose (not sure what you think your weight could/should be, felt like the way I read it you are insinuating that it could be less), and you are in the prime of your skate life. I got into my best shape in my late 20s into my early 30s. It’s been witnessed within skateboarding, and also with many other pro athletes, that people can reach their athletic peak, late 20s/early 30s.
I point this out because I kept thinking I had to quit, or that it was all over, and I quit trying to take care of myself, and stopped progressing.
I weigh at LEAST 10 pounds too much, and could realistically weigh 20 pounds less and be healthy/fit. Losing weight will make my feet hurt less, more than any miracle shoe.
Shiiiit if I was young (20s) and fit, I’d only skate Authentics or something similar. I’m only skating flat ground anyways. I’m not paid to skate so I’m not out here dying to live.
Anyways, carry on
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DarkPools on May 15, 2020, 02:43:15 PM
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Pretty much any vulc shoe that I bought awhile ago. I've had to donate or sell them, since they don't mesh with my feet like they used to. I guess that comes with being 26 and nearly 200 lbs. Lol
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I mean for this to be encouraging: weight you can lose (not sure what you think your weight could/should be, felt like the way I read it you are insinuating that it could be less), and you are in the prime of your skate life. I got into my best shape in my late 20s into my early 30s. It’s been witnessed within skateboarding, and also with many other pro athletes, that people can reach their athletic peak, late 20s/early 30s.
I point this out because I kept thinking I had to quit, or that it was all over, and I quit trying to take care of myself, and stopped progressing.
I weigh at LEAST 10 pounds too much, and could realistically weigh 20 pounds less and be healthy/fit. Losing weight will make my feet hurt less, more than any miracle shoe.
Shiiiit if I was young (20s) and fit, I’d only skate Authentics or something similar. I’m only skating flat ground anyways. I’m not paid to skate so I’m not out here dying to live.
Anyways, carry on
Thank you! I've probably fallen victim to blaming gear more than my weight and frequency of skating as to why I don't or can't skate like I used to. At 5'11" I should be around 165-180 (I think) but I'm still skating fine even with 15-30 lbs more than that on me. This current state has made me notice that many vulcs aren't working for me like they used to and maybe it's weight-related? My feet don't hurt from skating vulcs, but they don't feel amazing after them either. I don't get that in cups, usually.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on May 15, 2020, 03:01:46 PM
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Pretty much any vulc shoe that I bought awhile ago. I've had to donate or sell them, since they don't mesh with my feet like they used to. I guess that comes with being 26 and nearly 200 lbs. Lol
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I mean for this to be encouraging: weight you can lose (not sure what you think your weight could/should be, felt like the way I read it you are insinuating that it could be less), and you are in the prime of your skate life. I got into my best shape in my late 20s into my early 30s. It’s been witnessed within skateboarding, and also with many other pro athletes, that people can reach their athletic peak, late 20s/early 30s.
I point this out because I kept thinking I had to quit, or that it was all over, and I quit trying to take care of myself, and stopped progressing.
I weigh at LEAST 10 pounds too much, and could realistically weigh 20 pounds less and be healthy/fit. Losing weight will make my feet hurt less, more than any miracle shoe.
Shiiiit if I was young (20s) and fit, I’d only skate Authentics or something similar. I’m only skating flat ground anyways. I’m not paid to skate so I’m not out here dying to live.
Anyways, carry on
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Thank you! I've probably fallen victim to blaming gear more than my weight and frequency of skating as to why I don't or can't skate like I used to. At 5'11" I should be around 165-180 (I think) but I'm still skating fine even with 15-30 lbs more than that on me. This current state has made me notice that many vulcs aren't working for me like they used to and maybe it's weight-related? My feet don't hurt from skating vulcs, but they don't feel amazing after them either. I don't get that in cups, usually.

I have an irrational pull towards vulcs. Love the grip. I don’t skate better in them tho. They just look simple and classy, and as I have gotten older it’s nice to look less cluttered: 501s, plain t, plain vulc shoe.
Vulcanized shoes are most likely not good for feet.

I was more trying to say that you can lose some weight and feel better. You are young and have good to great skate years ahead!
Losing weight is hard.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on May 15, 2020, 03:28:12 PM
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Pretty much any vulc shoe that I bought awhile ago. I've had to donate or sell them, since they don't mesh with my feet like they used to. I guess that comes with being 26 and nearly 200 lbs. Lol
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I mean for this to be encouraging: weight you can lose (not sure what you think your weight could/should be, felt like the way I read it you are insinuating that it could be less), and you are in the prime of your skate life. I got into my best shape in my late 20s into my early 30s. It’s been witnessed within skateboarding, and also with many other pro athletes, that people can reach their athletic peak, late 20s/early 30s.
I point this out because I kept thinking I had to quit, or that it was all over, and I quit trying to take care of myself, and stopped progressing.
I weigh at LEAST 10 pounds too much, and could realistically weigh 20 pounds less and be healthy/fit. Losing weight will make my feet hurt less, more than any miracle shoe.
Shiiiit if I was young (20s) and fit, I’d only skate Authentics or something similar. I’m only skating flat ground anyways. I’m not paid to skate so I’m not out here dying to live.
Anyways, carry on
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Thank you! I've probably fallen victim to blaming gear more than my weight and frequency of skating as to why I don't or can't skate like I used to. At 5'11" I should be around 165-180 (I think) but I'm still skating fine even with 15-30 lbs more than that on me. This current state has made me notice that many vulcs aren't working for me like they used to and maybe it's weight-related? My feet don't hurt from skating vulcs, but they don't feel amazing after them either. I don't get that in cups, usually.
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I have an irrational pull towards vulcs. Love the grip. I don’t skate better in them tho. They just look simple and classy, and as I have gotten older it’s nice to look less cluttered: 501s, plain t, plain vulc shoe.
Vulcanized shoes are most likely not good for feet.

I was more trying to say that you can lose some weight and feel better. You are young and have good to great skate years ahead!
Losing weight is hard.
My flick is so much better on vulcs
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Solid bowlcut on May 25, 2020, 12:44:22 PM
Anytime i get Mob griptape. I don't know why but everytime it starts to peel around edges. No matter how much i sand it down it always happens.

Sometimes it doesn't stick also correctly and i end up with huge airbubbles. Never happens me with Jessup.

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Post by: moonordie on May 25, 2020, 04:31:49 PM
Anytime i get Mob griptape. I don't know why but everytime it starts to peel around edges. No matter how much i sand it down it always happens.

Sometimes it doesn't stick also correctly and i end up with huge airbubbles. Never happens me with Jessup.
I think there was a badge of crappy Mob for a while, I had the same problem several times last year.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: VHS ERA on May 26, 2020, 09:26:40 AM
This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on May 26, 2020, 09:30:30 AM
This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.

I was pretty impressed with: how much this (bigger new wheels) fucked with me, and with the durability/longevity of the wheels. F4s fuckin last. They take awhile to get smaller.
I started to like the more pop tho.
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Post by: Uncle Flea on May 26, 2020, 10:22:10 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/zQpqTgJ/15905134431212005602445.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HB65fyd)

I traded something nice for these. I skated them like 3x.

They are size too big.

Nice for switch flips on flat
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Post by: munchbox on May 26, 2020, 12:46:44 PM
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This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.
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I was pretty impressed with: how much this (bigger new wheels) fucked with me, and with the durability/longevity of the wheels. F4s fuckin last. They take awhile to get smaller.
I started to like the more pop tho.
huge respect to the cats who ride the classic 60s to sub 50mm. contemplated doing it but id have to go: 1/4 > 1/8 > no risers just for the wheels alone.

basically hell and back just for some huge ass contact patch in the end
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Vintagebody on May 26, 2020, 01:35:14 PM
Enjoi R7 8.125 Deck. I've been skating alot latly, before I got this board aswell, and I just cant seem to get comfy with it. Its way too stiff and "dead". Like skateboarding something that doesnt work with you, but against you. 
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Post by: Ok on May 26, 2020, 01:37:22 PM
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This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.
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I was pretty impressed with: how much this (bigger new wheels) fucked with me, and with the durability/longevity of the wheels. F4s fuckin last. They take awhile to get smaller.
I started to like the more pop tho.
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huge respect to the cats who ride the classic 60s to sub 50mm. contemplated doing it but id have to go: 1/4 > 1/8 > no risers just for the wheels alone.

basically hell and back just for some huge ass contact patch in the end

You have a photo example? I’ve never been able to be that patient. Sounds sick tho.
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Post by: Weezil on May 26, 2020, 01:43:12 PM
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This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.
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I was pretty impressed with: how much this (bigger new wheels) fucked with me, and with the durability/longevity of the wheels. F4s fuckin last. They take awhile to get smaller.
I started to like the more pop tho.
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huge respect to the cats who ride the classic 60s to sub 50mm. contemplated doing it but id have to go: 1/4 > 1/8 > no risers just for the wheels alone.

basically hell and back just for some huge ass contact patch in the end
experiencing this now after just having re-upped to some fresh 56mm f4 classics after using my 56mm conical fulls for the last year and a half. they feel big as fuck, also not skating cast Indys anymore so it feels extra weird.
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Post by: formula420 on May 26, 2020, 01:46:15 PM
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This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.
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I was pretty impressed with: how much this (bigger new wheels) fucked with me, and with the durability/longevity of the wheels. F4s fuckin last. They take awhile to get smaller.
I started to like the more pop tho.
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huge respect to the cats who ride the classic 60s to sub 50mm. contemplated doing it but id have to go: 1/4 > 1/8 > no risers just for the wheels alone.

basically hell and back just for some huge ass contact patch in the end
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You have a photo example? I’ve never been able to be that patient. Sounds sick tho.

I forget who it is but there's an insta account dedicated to pics of super worn down wheels.
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Post by: Solid bowlcut on May 26, 2020, 01:48:24 PM
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This one will obviously solve itself but I’m impatient, I bought 53mm wheels and the change from my year old 52s is throwing me off way more than I expected. It’s probably more like jumping from 51 to 53.  I want smaller wheels back but I don’t wanna waste these so I guess I’ll just deal until they wear down.
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I was pretty impressed with: how much this (bigger new wheels) fucked with me, and with the durability/longevity of the wheels. F4s fuckin last. They take awhile to get smaller.
I started to like the more pop tho.
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huge respect to the cats who ride the classic 60s to sub 50mm. contemplated doing it but id have to go: 1/4 > 1/8 > no risers just for the wheels alone.

basically hell and back just for some huge ass contact patch in the end
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You have a photo example? I’ve never been able to be that patient. Sounds sick tho.
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I forget who it is but there's an insta account dedicated to pics of super worn down wheels.
@bearingcondoms
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: danmasontree on May 26, 2020, 03:54:36 PM
I kinda regret this 8.25 Creature I got, its a little too steep for me and I just feel off. My flip tricks are a complete mess too
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: yourbreakfsat on May 26, 2020, 06:01:01 PM
Enjoi R7 8.125 Deck. I've been skating alot latly, before I got this board aswell, and I just cant seem to get comfy with it. Its way too stiff and "dead". Like skateboarding something that doesnt work with you, but against you.

I feel that. I had a Madness R7 deck before and no matter what I did, it felt super off for some reason.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: GlenSuggittsflexfit on May 26, 2020, 06:52:31 PM
I've got a good grom setup for y'all.

When I was really young and world industries was still a thing, I got a board with flameboy sitting on top of an icebox with wet Willy frozen in a block.
I got a set of Royal trucks and got a color matched blue truck for the tail and a yellow truck for the nose to match the graphic...

Say what you will 14 year old me was killing the game hahaha.
I don't want to sound like a dick, but 14? I was definitely not expecting you to say 14 after you described that board.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Reed Richards on May 26, 2020, 08:07:55 PM
I got these adidas vulc superstars awhile ago.  I had the Tyshawn pro models (the name of the shoe, not his current pro model) and for some reason I was stoked on the blue rubbery insole they had.  Flash forward, I get them and they fit weird as hell, and that insole just meant I always had to retie the shoes every time because it would catch and roll your sock otherwise.  Then, adidas rereleased the superstars for skating anyway.  I think they're under my bed somewhere.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on May 27, 2020, 09:23:44 AM
Heroin black summer egg. It was fun for like 5 min and then I discovered the Villani football shape which work like heaven for me and in comparison now the egg feels like crap.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on May 27, 2020, 09:24:44 AM
Heroin black summer egg. It was fun for like 5 min and then I discovered the Villani football shape which work like heaven for me and in comparison now the egg feels like crap.

How so? Just wondering what the particulars are
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: KillDayoy on May 27, 2020, 10:24:45 AM
Heroin black summer egg. It was fun for like 5 min and then I discovered the Villani football shape which work like heaven for me and in comparison now the egg feels like crap.

If you're trying to get rid of that egg, I can help you out
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on May 27, 2020, 04:05:35 PM
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Heroin black summer egg. It was fun for like 5 min and then I discovered the Villani football shape which work like heaven for me and in comparison now the egg feels like crap.
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How so? Just wondering what the particulars are
Heroin egg feels like tiny even tho is a 8.7 board, also is quite short @ 31.75
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Heroin black summer egg. It was fun for like 5 min and then I discovered the Villani football shape which work like heaven for me and in comparison now the egg feels like crap.
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If you're trying to get rid of that egg, I can help you out
Shipping from Chile would be a bitch probably.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: earthling on June 09, 2020, 11:42:15 AM
Vans half cabs. Vans in general I usually regret but I thought I'd give them another try but I went through probably 6 different laces until I had to shoe goo them which just made them hard to loosen and tighten. And then just as I started to get used to them the soles blew out and I had holes through the bottom. And this all happened in like 2 weeks. Weakest shoes I swear.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: midtownatl on June 09, 2020, 07:06:55 PM
Vans half cabs. Vans in general I usually regret but I thought I'd give them another try but I went through probably 6 different laces until I had to shoe goo them which just made them hard to loosen and tighten. And then just as I started to get used to them the soles blew out and I had holes through the bottom. And this all happened in like 2 weeks. Weakest shoes I swear.

I’ve regretted basically every Vans purchase I’ve ever made.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Tweekyn on June 09, 2020, 07:13:58 PM
Picked up a 5boro 8" to see if I'd like the wood they use (I believe it is Chapman). And it feels so clonky and heavy compared to boards I've ridden in the past. I just can't get used to it. My ollies lag behind a bit and just don't pop like Im used to. I wish I could do something with the deck now.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: MusclesMarinara on June 09, 2020, 10:02:37 PM
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Vans half cabs. Vans in general I usually regret but I thought I'd give them another try but I went through probably 6 different laces until I had to shoe goo them which just made them hard to loosen and tighten. And then just as I started to get used to them the soles blew out and I had holes through the bottom. And this all happened in like 2 weeks. Weakest shoes I swear.
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I’ve regretted basically every Vans purchase I’ve ever made.

For some reason I'd always go crawling back to vans after trying a different brand and end up with the same all black sk8 hi's. I did this cycle for years but I just can't do it anymore. Vans make my feet feel flat and floppy.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: hillbilly shifty on June 09, 2020, 10:06:10 PM
Picked up a 5boro 8" to see if I'd like the wood they use (I believe it is Chapman). And it feels so clonky and heavy compared to boards I've ridden in the past. I just can't get used to it. My ollies lag behind a bit and just don't pop like Im used to. I wish I could do something with the deck now.

i was just looking at the 8" NY logo deck on their website since i've wanted to try a 5boro deck. i believe their woodshop is south central.
what trucks were you running?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LordManHammer on June 10, 2020, 09:13:13 AM
Not so much my last purchase but my wife gifted me with a Welcome deck.

I like shaped decks for cruising around but I ollied up a curb started to hear a rattling sound looked down there’s a visible stress crack.

Normally I wouldn’t bitch about this but it was second session out so I decided it’s better looking as a wall hanger.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Tweekyn on June 10, 2020, 05:51:35 PM
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Picked up a 5boro 8" to see if I'd like the wood they use (I believe it is Chapman). And it feels so clonky and heavy compared to boards I've ridden in the past. I just can't get used to it. My ollies lag behind a bit and just don't pop like Im used to. I wish I could do something with the deck now.
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i was just looking at the 8" NY logo deck on their website since i've wanted to try a 5boro deck. i believe their woodshop is south central.
what trucks were you running?

I’m running thunder hollow lights 147 on that board. By no means am I bashing 5boro; I know a lot of people who love their boards but it just wasnt for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: eckstarr on June 11, 2020, 01:34:12 AM
Thunder 148 Hollow Lights, I’m hoping a change from the stock bushings will stop the ridiculous amount of wheelbite I’m getting atm
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Skart on June 11, 2020, 05:02:59 AM
Thunder 148 Hollow Lights, I’m hoping a change from the stock bushings will stop the ridiculous amount of wheelbite I’m getting atm

Those are nice, definitely tighten them up slowly
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on August 31, 2020, 07:17:24 PM
Ordering shit from Skate America / Action Village.

1) Skate America shipped me a cruiser board instead of a popsicle which blow
2) Action Village took 4 days to process my order and the order that is on its way is missing a bunch of items
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 31, 2020, 07:18:48 PM
Skater xl
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fongstarr. on August 31, 2020, 07:28:58 PM
Skater xl

I concur. Maybe cause I am old but I can't unlearn Skate 3 and I hate how you have to use a button to turn in the air. It's just too sim for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: MalHuis on September 01, 2020, 12:38:52 AM
Skater xl

+1
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Post by: imposter on September 01, 2020, 04:32:49 AM
Santa cruz bb wheels
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on September 01, 2020, 07:55:18 AM
Definitely the Nike Adversary shoes. If anyone wears an 11.5 and is interested in them, holler.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: goingapelikenigo on September 01, 2020, 08:20:10 AM
Regret buying this Hockey 8.125 board. Felt so steep and also kinda heavy.
Have loved every single Hockey board I've skated so it really surprised me.
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Post by: IrritableBowel2 on September 01, 2020, 10:58:16 AM
Creature Deck with too steep kicks
Pinkish Purple Slimeballs that don't slide that good and look stupid
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Solid bowlcut on September 01, 2020, 11:26:01 AM
Bones Big Balls, two sessions and two bearings down
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: GlenSuggittsflexfit on September 01, 2020, 12:25:22 PM
Skater xl
I have a friendship on its last thread because of this horrible game.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Hyliannightmare on September 01, 2020, 02:15:10 PM
Vans half cabs. Vans in general I usually regret but I thought I'd give them another try but I went through probably 6 different laces until I had to shoe goo them which just made them hard to loosen and tighten. And then just as I started to get used to them the soles blew out and I had holes through the bottom. And this all happened in like 2 weeks. Weakest shoes I swear.

Yep I always come back to half cans cause it's the only good looking Van's but boy oh boy do most Van's suck for.me
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on September 01, 2020, 07:11:44 PM
Regret buying this Hockey 8.125 board. Felt so steep and also kinda heavy.
Have loved every single Hockey board I've skated so it really surprised me.
recent batches have been heavier than usual. compared my hockey 8.5 to my friends 8.25 and his definitely felt heavier in hand
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jimgrude on September 01, 2020, 10:23:36 PM
Bones Big Balls, two sessions and two bearings down
Dude, I was so hyped on finally trying bones swiss 6, and they do feel amazing. One bearing imploded on my second session. Why can't we have nice things?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on September 01, 2020, 10:42:42 PM
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Bones Big Balls, two sessions and two bearings down
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Dude, I was so hyped on finally trying bones swiss 6, and they do feel amazing. One bearing imploded on my second session. Why can't we have nice things?

I've just resorted to riding cheap bearings and replacing them 1-by-1 as they die.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DarkPools on September 02, 2020, 01:13:04 AM
Not a regret per se, but I didn't think the WB would be as much of a factor on this board... but the Chocolate Couch shape. Super sick board (shape and graphic) and the quality doesn't feel bad, but the sub 14" wheelbase with my Indys leaves it feeling like an awkward Teck Deck most of the time. And in no way am I opening up Pandora's box on truck madness with trying anything but Indy. Haha
I'm 5'11 with an 11-11.5 shoe size by the way, so 14.25-14 5 is my ideal window. Looks like it will become a cruiser! Is this how quivers are born? Hahah
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 02, 2020, 02:07:16 AM
Stick some thunders on it?
I got used to my couch shape really easily, longer wheelbases are what usually give me more hassle. Guess it’s because I rode 7.75 boards for a good 15 or so years and I doubt any of them had a larger than 14.25 wheelbase
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FrozenIndustries on September 02, 2020, 05:48:21 AM
Stick some thunders on it?
I got used to my couch shape really easily, longer wheelbases are what usually give me more hassle. Guess it’s because I rode 7.75 boards for a good 15 or so years and I doubt any of them had a larger than 14.25 wheelbase

Hahaha, I wonder if having skating pinners does have a lot to do with it. I'm pretty tall and have been getting on with the sub-14" fine. Always assumed it was because of the stuff I skate but maybe it is the fact that I skated tiny-ass boards from 1996-2012. Who knows.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: svilleantigo on September 02, 2020, 05:25:22 PM
lakai fremonts. they look nice enough, but the slippery heelpiece on the sole is garbage. all the non-boardfeel of a moonboot cupsole with none of the upsides
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: JANUS on September 02, 2020, 06:28:24 PM
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Bones Big Balls, two sessions and two bearings down
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Dude, I was so hyped on finally trying bones swiss 6, and they do feel amazing. One bearing imploded on my second session. Why can't we have nice things?

What happened to them? Did you open them up and take a gander?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Dooky-shoes on September 02, 2020, 07:46:20 PM
Vans authentic pro. Fucking terrible. Total garbage.


I’m a vulc guy and have been wearing vans forever but these suck.
Trying to wear them in but just get angry whenever i look at them.

*i like the busenitz 2 vulcs🤷🏼‍♂️
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on September 02, 2020, 08:21:43 PM
I just bought the Grind King/Kreper kingpins for my trucks off eBay, after months of curiosity and seeing them on Grosso's Instagram. I haven't received them yet so I don't know how they'll skate. Maybe they're a game-changer. But I paid $30 for them (since no shops here ever carry them and eBay is the only place I could find them) and kind of regret paying $30 for a kingpin. I could buy some good cheese for that money.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: texasplant on September 02, 2020, 09:33:47 PM
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Skater xl
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I have a friendship on its last thread because of this horrible game.

Fuck me I am so sick of the homies talking about their clips at the skatepark!!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: burn_to_live on September 02, 2020, 09:49:30 PM
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Skater xl
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I have a friendship on its last thread because of this horrible game.
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Fuck me I am so sick of the homies talking about their clips at the skatepark!!
Hey don't be salty just because you can't 1080 shuvit 180.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Rogue on September 03, 2020, 01:41:44 AM
Tiagos. Skater XL. A Scram shirt that has a wide ass neck.
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Post by: jay_nev on September 03, 2020, 06:39:05 AM
Tiagos. Skater XL. A Scram shirt that has a wide ass neck.
what size tiago’s I’ll take em off your hands
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: nonickname on September 03, 2020, 07:41:19 AM
An 8.25 Studio deck - tail is much too small, but that's on me for ordering sight unseen online. So a bit of regret but nothing soul crushing.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Rogue on September 03, 2020, 08:14:11 AM
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Tiagos. Skater XL. A Scram shirt that has a wide ass neck.
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what size tiago’s I’ll take em off your hands
Nah, I’m gonna thug it out. They’re alright, I just wish I got the black ones because of suede. The Mariano colorway is tight though.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Global Moderator on September 03, 2020, 08:53:36 AM
what size tiago’s I’ll take em off your hands

I've got some black suede ones in size 9 that I don't like. They're fine, some cosmetic issues that bum me out but someone else probably wouldn't care.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on September 03, 2020, 08:57:04 AM
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what size tiago’s I’ll take em off your hands
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I've got some black suede ones in size 9 that I don't like. They're fine, some cosmetic issues that bum me out but someone else probably wouldn't care.
oh nice - im a 13 thanks tho. someone else might be interested
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: switchfrontshuv on September 03, 2020, 09:55:06 PM
- Adidas adi ease
rolled my ankle so many fucking times on that pair of shoes, started skating club c's (on my second pair rn) and havent rolled my shit once.

- anti hero 8.38 board
was so fucking mellow and with the 14.5 WB and 32.25 length was so fucking hard to flip around or get onto ledges fucking terrible board shape
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: spacial_profiling on September 04, 2020, 12:48:17 AM
The Canadian Skateshop decks that came in are a bit underwhelming. Mostly because of their finish and feel.
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Post by: rocklobster on September 04, 2020, 03:08:41 AM
The Canadian Skateshop decks that came in are a bit underwhelming. Mostly because of their finish and feel.

Rode any of them yet? I got 2 during the first launch. 1st board felt great after 2 weeks and being worn in a little but it snapped on a kickflip on flat after a total of 8 session? 2nd board felt soggy after 2 weeks despite the nose and tail having plenty of life. It was fun to support Canada Skate Shop the first time but I'd probably stick with Tactics shop blanks if I wanted Generator boards. Cheaper, more variety and don't have to worry about crossing borders.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR on September 04, 2020, 04:26:27 AM
I tried swiss 6-Balls in hopes that those are even better than regular swiss. First few month were okay but now every session the bearings lock up and barely roll. I think they cant take as much lateral force as regular swiss.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Boog on September 04, 2020, 05:17:42 AM
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Vans half cabs. Vans in general I usually regret but I thought I'd give them another try but I went through probably 6 different laces until I had to shoe goo them which just made them hard to loosen and tighten. And then just as I started to get used to them the soles blew out and I had holes through the bottom. And this all happened in like 2 weeks. Weakest shoes I swear.
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Yep I always come back to half cans cause it's the only good looking Van's but boy oh boy do most Van's suck for.me
Have you tried the Rowan's? They look similar to the half cabs but last way longer and skate better. Been on a pair for 4 months and still haven't tore thru the sole or mid sole.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Boog on September 04, 2020, 05:39:31 AM
I regret nothing
Fuck yes
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Post by: Boog on September 04, 2020, 05:53:06 AM
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I can't imagine paying over 60 bucks for a pair vans, of all shoe brands
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paid like $59 for the rowans and they’re sick
They are a really good shoe. Last forever.
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Post by: spacial_profiling on September 04, 2020, 06:09:35 AM
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The Canadian Skateshop decks that came in are a bit underwhelming. Mostly because of their finish and feel.
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Rode any of them yet? I got 2 during the first launch. 1st board felt great after 2 weeks and being worn in a little but it snapped on a kickflip on flat after a total of 8 session? 2nd board felt soggy after 2 weeks despite the nose and tail having plenty of life. It was fun to support Canada Skate Shop the first time but I'd probably stick with Tactics shop blanks if I wanted Generator boards. Cheaper, more variety and don't have to worry about crossing borders.

Have not. May not. Will update if so ha. But I appreciate the feedback.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on September 05, 2020, 03:50:43 PM
A polar deck, because they lied about the - or shipped with an incorrect - wheelbase =(advertised as 14.1" - actual WB 14.3")
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: lazer69 on September 05, 2020, 04:09:35 PM
- Adidas adi ease
rolled my ankle so many fucking times on that pair of shoes, started skating club c's (on my second pair rn) and havent rolled my shit once.

- anti hero 8.38 board
was so fucking mellow and with the 14.5 WB and 32.25 length was so fucking hard to flip around or get onto ledges fucking terrible board shape

is the board still newish? thats my ideal size
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on September 05, 2020, 04:51:21 PM
- Adidas adi ease
rolled my ankle so many fucking times on that pair of shoes, started skating club c's (on my second pair rn) and havent rolled my shit once.
Yo Reebok has multiple styles Club C's on sale rn for 34 bucks!
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Post by: switchfrontshuv on September 05, 2020, 10:37:45 PM
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- Adidas adi ease
rolled my ankle so many fucking times on that pair of shoes, started skating club c's (on my second pair rn) and havent rolled my shit once.
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Yo Reebok has multiple styles Club C's on sale rn for 34 bucks!

yes I just copped some gum soles! feel so sick im on my 5th or 6th sesh rn and theyre so nice to skate in
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: switchfrontshuv on September 05, 2020, 10:39:05 PM
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- Adidas adi ease
rolled my ankle so many fucking times on that pair of shoes, started skating club c's (on my second pair rn) and havent rolled my shit once.

- anti hero 8.38 board
was so fucking mellow and with the 14.5 WB and 32.25 length was so fucking hard to flip around or get onto ledges fucking terrible board shape
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is the board still newish? thats my ideal size

nah mate unfortunately, its got like 4 plies left on the tail and im just gonna leave it at the skatepark soon for some groms to scoop up once it stops raining out here
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Tommy G on September 06, 2020, 06:24:50 PM
lakai fremonts. they look nice enough, but the slippery heelpiece on the sole is garbage. all the non-boardfeel of a moonboot cupsole with none of the upsides

I could never make them work with anything I wore. They got plenty of grip but they just feel weird on my feet and they hurt just as much as a vulc after a sesh. Plus that fucking big ass outsole tread kept getting rocks stuck in it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 11, 2020, 09:35:01 PM
Wanted to skate a 7.875 or 7.75.
Went to a shop that I’ve been wanting to go and all they had was a Thank You. It sounds all crappy and feel like those cheap completes you get.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: os89 on September 11, 2020, 09:52:01 PM
Wanted to skate a 7.875 or 7.75.
Went to a shop that I’ve been wanting to go and all they had was a Thank You. It sounds all crappy and feel like those cheap completes you get.

If you end up ordering online, check out polar, evisen, 5boro, doa, toy machine, sour, they all have nice 7.875, 7.75s and even some 7.5s and 7.625s from doa and toy.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on September 11, 2020, 10:13:09 PM
LL Pro’s they’re fine when I go back to them but tongue and heel suede it locks you in but tough to slip on and off
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Post by: rupertspupkin on September 11, 2020, 10:13:24 PM
I bought a Johan Stuckey board literally the day before he got cancelled. Forgot about it and just found it under my bed.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on September 12, 2020, 12:06:55 AM
I bought a Johan Stuckey board literally the day before he got cancelled. Forgot about it and just found it under my bed.
cool but i wouldnt suggest kissing it
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 12, 2020, 04:55:51 AM
Probably Rowan's shoe. The bottom of my front foot always hurt when I skate them, not bad but not comfortable for sure. Also there is so much rubber that I had to adjust my flick. I do not like that.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 12, 2020, 11:24:09 AM
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Wanted to skate a 7.875 or 7.75.
Went to a shop that I’ve been wanting to go and all they had was a Thank You. It sounds all crappy and feel like those cheap completes you get.
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If you end up ordering online, check out polar, evisen, 5boro, doa, toy machine, sour, they all have nice 7.875, 7.75s and even some 7.5s and 7.625s from doa and toy.

I’ll look into them. Won’t be surprised if the board doesn’t last and I’m okay with that.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rusty knees on September 12, 2020, 12:26:02 PM
never heard about canada skate shop before...peeped website...
"manufactured in Mexico and distributed through California"
..is there anything about this thats canadian besides maybe the wood came from here?

not a big deal, just asking
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Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 12, 2020, 12:46:17 PM
Is that the Ben DeGros Canada boardshop?
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Post by: Hyliannightmare on September 12, 2020, 01:47:28 PM
Mini logo poison frog deck snapped after a 20 minute manny pas session, doing a frontside flip off essentially a 2 stair
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 14, 2020, 06:39:03 PM
Some chilean wheel company, Insomnio wheels.
Worst pieces of shit I've ever skated in my life.
Back to my F4 CF
(https://i.imgur.com/mpnvZ7nl.jpg)
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: os89 on September 14, 2020, 06:57:29 PM
Some chilean wheel company, Insomnio wheels.
Worst pieces of shit I've ever skated in my life.
Back to my F4 CF
(https://i.imgur.com/mpnvZ7nl.jpg)

Damn didn’t you just get em to try? And one session you’re like “nah”? Bummer, guess stick with what you know. I always get burned trying out new shit. It’s fun but rarely pans out, and I just go back to the same shit.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 14, 2020, 07:04:56 PM
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Some chilean wheel company, Insomnio wheels.
Worst pieces of shit I've ever skated in my life.
Back to my F4 CF
(https://i.imgur.com/mpnvZ7nl.jpg)
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Damn didn’t you just get em to try? And one session you’re like “nah”? Bummer, guess stick with what you know. I always get burned trying out new shit. It’s fun but rarely pans out, and I just go back to the same shit.
I skated them for 2 days. It was plain horrible. Like skating marshmallows man.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on September 15, 2020, 04:51:17 AM
busenitz vulc II
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Post by: moonordie on September 15, 2020, 05:01:15 AM
busenitz vulc II
Worst shoe I've skated probably in my whole life
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Uncle Flea on September 15, 2020, 05:23:33 AM
Tattoo.

I think I get the RONA now.

If I die I left a note to tell slap because I luv you
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on September 15, 2020, 05:53:41 AM
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Good thing I sold them when they finally landed in my neck of the woods.

I picked up a Craigslist board for $35 because I wanted to try a PS Stix board.
Problem was the deck was a Plan B.
And it was a Leticia MVP deck.
And it had clear griptape on it which I will need to remove.

(https://www.companybe.com/WestsideSkateshop/product_photos/rd_images/rd_Leticiahorns.jpg)

I think this is the lowest my standard have dropped just to try a new woodshop. It came with Indys, wheels and bearings which I can scavenge for some money. But goddamn this graphic is terrible. Going to need some large ass Darkstar stickers or break out the spray can.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: os89 on September 15, 2020, 06:20:45 AM
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Worst shoe I've skated probably in my whole life
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Good thing I sold them when they finally landed in my neck of the woods.

I picked up a Craigslist board for $35 because I wanted to try a PS Stix board.
Problem was the deck was a Plan B.
And it was a Leticia MVP deck.
And it had clear griptape on it which I will need to remove.

(https://www.companybe.com/WestsideSkateshop/product_photos/rd_images/rd_Leticiahorns.jpg)

I think this is the lowest my standard have dropped just to try a new woodshop. It came with Indys, wheels and bearings which I can scavenge for some money. But goddamn this graphic is terrible. Going to need some large ass Darkstar stickers or break out the spray can.

Just run with it. If anyone says anything, just act like it’s the sickest graphic ever, and that they should go get one too, before she’s on zero and you cannot find another beauty like that one anymore.
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Post by: rocklobster on September 15, 2020, 08:27:37 AM
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busenitz vulc II
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Worst shoe I've skated probably in my whole life
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Good thing I sold them when they finally landed in my neck of the woods.

I picked up a Craigslist board for $35 because I wanted to try a PS Stix board.
Problem was the deck was a Plan B.
And it was a Leticia MVP deck.
And it had clear griptape on it which I will need to remove.

(https://www.companybe.com/WestsideSkateshop/product_photos/rd_images/rd_Leticiahorns.jpg)

I think this is the lowest my standard have dropped just to try a new woodshop. It came with Indys, wheels and bearings which I can scavenge for some money. But goddamn this graphic is terrible. Going to need some large ass Darkstar stickers or break out the spray can.
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Just run with it. If anyone says anything, just act like it’s the sickest graphic ever, and that they should go get one too, before she’s on zero and you cannot find another beauty like that one anymore.

Just realized they did her boobs justice in the graphic, nice attention to detail.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 15, 2020, 09:10:05 AM
Gotta get one of these
https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/grimple-glue-price-point-sticker/blue
(https://www.tactics.com/a/c5he/2/anti-hero-grimple-glue-price-point-sticker-blue.jpg)
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Skatebeard on September 16, 2020, 12:36:30 AM
Etnies Marana Mids, wore them for a day then realised that they really are too wide in the ankle and forefoot for me.

It seems my dream of a cupsole mid that suits my feet will never be realised, I should just stick to the DCs I know fit me...lesson learnt there.

If anyone in the UK wants a basically new pair in UK10.5, HMU...can't return them now!

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: 1121317 on September 16, 2020, 04:00:37 AM
Bought a Creature deck at my shitty local named Skate Shack but they also sell bikes and it’s where they mostly profit. Where I live there’s only one local and all their skate products are NHS.

Anyways, bought a Creature 8.2 x 31.9 deck from them and the concave is too steep and the wheelbase is too long for my Thunder 149s. The setup feels so weird and I can’t even land most of my tricks right. One of the worst setups I’ve ridden so far. Even paid $96 for it since there is literally no other way to buy a deck here in Qatar besides online.

I fucking regret buying anything NHS related too. Fuck dem racists
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on September 16, 2020, 09:10:22 AM
Bought a Creature deck at my shitty local named Skate Shack but they also sell bikes and it’s where they mostly profit. Where I live there’s only one local and all their skate products are NHS.

Anyways, bought a Creature 8.2 x 31.9 deck from them and the concave is too steep and the wheelbase is too long for my Thunder 149s. The setup feels so weird and I can’t even land most of my tricks right. One of the worst setups I’ve ridden so far. Even paid $96 for it since there is literally no other way to buy a deck here in Qatar besides online.

I fucking regret buying anything NHS related too. Fuck dem racists

That is worrying for me to hear. I'm setting up a Santa Cruz P2 (lightly used) next and I'm thinking of what trucks to pair them with. Part of me says stick with Venture 5.6 V-Hollow with a cast baesplate, the other part says ride them with Thunder Titaniums but I'm not sure about the lack of baseplate action.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sharkin on September 16, 2020, 09:14:28 AM
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what was so offensive about em?

I haven't worn mine yet but they feel pretty good when I tried them on
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Post by: ok boomer on September 16, 2020, 10:49:32 AM
also need to know about Busenitz II. Was going to get some, now I am nervous
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on September 16, 2020, 12:48:14 PM
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what was so offensive about em?

I haven't worn mine yet but they feel pretty good when I tried them on
back pain and arch pain, others have mentioned alot, search other shoes thread
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: hot take on September 16, 2020, 02:59:45 PM
Bought a consolidated deck. It says shine on. Not feeling it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on September 16, 2020, 07:05:24 PM
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Bought a Creature deck at my shitty local named Skate Shack but they also sell bikes and it’s where they mostly profit. Where I live there’s only one local and all their skate products are NHS.

Anyways, bought a Creature 8.2 x 31.9 deck from them and the concave is too steep and the wheelbase is too long for my Thunder 149s. The setup feels so weird and I can’t even land most of my tricks right. One of the worst setups I’ve ridden so far. Even paid $96 for it since there is literally no other way to buy a deck here in Qatar besides online.

I fucking regret buying anything NHS related too. Fuck dem racists
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That is worrying for me to hear. I'm setting up a Santa Cruz P2 (lightly used) next and I'm thinking of what trucks to pair them with. Part of me says stick with Venture 5.6 V-Hollow with a cast baesplate, the other part says ride them with Thunder Titaniums but I'm not sure about the lack of baseplate action.
iirc thunder titaniums push the wb out as much as venture forged plates
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on September 16, 2020, 07:39:21 PM
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Bought a Creature deck at my shitty local named Skate Shack but they also sell bikes and it’s where they mostly profit. Where I live there’s only one local and all their skate products are NHS.

Anyways, bought a Creature 8.2 x 31.9 deck from them and the concave is too steep and the wheelbase is too long for my Thunder 149s. The setup feels so weird and I can’t even land most of my tricks right. One of the worst setups I’ve ridden so far. Even paid $96 for it since there is literally no other way to buy a deck here in Qatar besides online.

I fucking regret buying anything NHS related too. Fuck dem racists
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That is worrying for me to hear. I'm setting up a Santa Cruz P2 (lightly used) next and I'm thinking of what trucks to pair them with. Part of me says stick with Venture 5.6 V-Hollow with a cast baesplate, the other part says ride them with Thunder Titaniums but I'm not sure about the lack of baseplate action.
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iirc thunder titaniums push the wb out as much as venture forged plates

After extensive research it goes something like
Thunder Titanium - +3.15"
Venture Cast - +3.25"

(Actually it was just a revisit here: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=108580.150, same conversation between you and I LOL)
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on September 16, 2020, 07:43:14 PM
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Bought a Creature deck at my shitty local named Skate Shack but they also sell bikes and it’s where they mostly profit. Where I live there’s only one local and all their skate products are NHS.

Anyways, bought a Creature 8.2 x 31.9 deck from them and the concave is too steep and the wheelbase is too long for my Thunder 149s. The setup feels so weird and I can’t even land most of my tricks right. One of the worst setups I’ve ridden so far. Even paid $96 for it since there is literally no other way to buy a deck here in Qatar besides online.

I fucking regret buying anything NHS related too. Fuck dem racists
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That is worrying for me to hear. I'm setting up a Santa Cruz P2 (lightly used) next and I'm thinking of what trucks to pair them with. Part of me says stick with Venture 5.6 V-Hollow with a cast baesplate, the other part says ride them with Thunder Titaniums but I'm not sure about the lack of baseplate action.
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iirc thunder titaniums push the wb out as much as venture forged plates
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After extensive research it goes something like
Thunder Titanium - +3.15"
Venture Cast - +3.25"

(Actually it was just a revisit here: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=108580.150, same conversation between you and I LOL)
of fucking course
+1 for the swiftness
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Damoforce on September 16, 2020, 08:19:37 PM
I regretted buying a 5boro deck. Was super steep, but maybe I was too much of a sook. But something a little more mellow better for my older legs I think
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: flintstagram on September 16, 2020, 08:42:48 PM
You guys have heard of Bronson Bearings, right?

Seriously though, bought a set, they suck. They're the g2s, and the shields are faulty I think. I've had several of the shields get wedged into the bearings to stop rolling. I've also had a couple of the bearings just crap out. Even thinking of straying from Bones was a huge mistake.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 16, 2020, 09:01:05 PM
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busenitz vulc II
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what was so offensive about em?

I haven't worn mine yet but they feel pretty good when I tried them on
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back pain and arch pain, others have mentioned alot, search other shoes thread
This exactly. Instant lower back pain. Don't get those shoes.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 17, 2020, 06:44:02 AM
You guys have heard of Bronson Bearings, right?

Seriously though, bought a set, they suck. They're the g2s, and the shields are faulty I think. I've had several of the shields get wedged into the bearings to stop rolling. I've also had a couple of the bearings just crap out. Even thinking of straying from Bones was a huge mistake.

pals don't let other pals buy Bronson (or Shake Just), please consult with us first next time!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: formula420 on September 17, 2020, 12:30:06 PM
got some lakai protos on super sale but they irritate my Achilles. So I ordered some supra penny's and they were bigger than I expected and they are sold out a half size down so I can't even switch em up. Hopefully the proper cinexs in the mail will do the trick.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: YungJugg on September 17, 2020, 12:34:18 PM
got some lakai protos on super sale but they irritate my Achilles. So I ordered some supra penny's and they were bigger than I expected and they are sold out a half size down so I can't even switch em up. Hopefully the proper cinexs in the mail will do the trick.

Protos gave me the worst heel/achilles blisters ever, but once broken in I loved em. Would be a huge improvement if they softened up that heel-lock hook.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on September 17, 2020, 12:44:22 PM
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got some lakai protos on super sale but they irritate my Achilles. So I ordered some supra penny's and they were bigger than I expected and they are sold out a half size down so I can't even switch em up. Hopefully the proper cinexs in the mail will do the trick.
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Protos gave me the worst heel/achilles blisters ever, but once broken in I loved em. Would be a huge improvement if they softened up that heel-lock hook.

Interested to hear about the cinex. I shoulda been had.
I was surprised by how much I liked the protos. Went half size up, coulda gone full size up.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Coffee on September 17, 2020, 02:29:28 PM
I bought some of the FP insoles with the arch support in them, skated in them twice and gave them away.  It would take about 30 minutes of warming up before they started to feel comfortable.  Not for me.  Gave them to my brother and he loves them.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: formula420 on September 17, 2020, 02:53:11 PM
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got some lakai protos on super sale but they irritate my Achilles. So I ordered some supra penny's and they were bigger than I expected and they are sold out a half size down so I can't even switch em up. Hopefully the proper cinexs in the mail will do the trick.
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Protos gave me the worst heel/achilles blisters ever, but once broken in I loved em. Would be a huge improvement if they softened up that heel-lock hook.
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Interested to hear about the cinex. I shoulda been had.
I was surprised by how much I liked the protos. Went half size up, coulda gone full size up.

Yea im excited to try them. If you need a push, use code SLAPNERD for 30% of their website.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 17, 2020, 07:06:21 PM
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You guys have heard of Bronson Bearings, right?

Seriously though, bought a set, they suck. They're the g2s, and the shields are faulty I think. I've had several of the shields get wedged into the bearings to stop rolling. I've also had a couple of the bearings just crap out. Even thinking of straying from Bones was a huge mistake.

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pals don't let other pals buy Bronson (or Shake Just), please consult with us first next time!
Bronson are the worst pieces of shit ever
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 17, 2020, 10:04:55 PM
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You guys have heard of Bronson Bearings, right?

Seriously though, bought a set, they suck. They're the g2s, and the shields are faulty I think. I've had several of the shields get wedged into the bearings to stop rolling. I've also had a couple of the bearings just crap out. Even thinking of straying from Bones was a huge mistake.

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pals don't let other pals buy Bronson (or Shake Just), please consult with us first next time!
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Bronson are the worst pieces of shit ever
The last pair of Shake Junt Triple OGs i had were surprisingly good. That was 2 or 3 years ago. For they’re worth they’re good.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 26, 2020, 07:34:20 PM
I got Aces for the third time. Third time regretting it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jay_nev on September 26, 2020, 08:35:08 PM
I got Aces for the third time. Third time regretting it.
bushings? I’m about to buy a pair and seller saying bushings strangely hard and need to be replaced. Don’t get it realy
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Krooked antihero on September 27, 2020, 12:00:38 AM
I had a friend who has tried every ”stage” of Aces and claim those trucks don’t turn, he swapped all the bushings etc and still same problem. We weight about the same and while I try his board they feel completely fine to me, just like my own set so I’ve come to this conclusion that my skating style is more aggressive so somehow I benefit from
those trucks more. Now he is on Films, I tried them for 5mins and now he is happy but to me those things felt like ventures, way too slow turn so I guess it just prefences?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 27, 2020, 04:13:09 AM
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bushings? I’m about to buy a pair and seller saying bushings strangely hard and need to be replaced. Don’t get it realy
Yeah, among other things. Never going to get ace again. I'm currently skating Ventures which are good but after I hit axle I'll be coming I back to Indy which is the brand that works best for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IanBZHD on September 27, 2020, 11:39:41 AM
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I got Aces for the third time. Third time regretting it.
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bushings? I’m about to buy a pair and seller saying bushings strangely hard and need to be replaced. Don’t get it realy
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Yeah, among other things. Never going to get ace again. I'm currently skating Ventures which are good but after I hit axle I'll be coming I back to Indy which is the brand that works best for me.
None of you have gotten past the 2 week trial period to let them break in properly I'm guessing.
Ace turn better than anything with stock everything once you break them in.
Not denying Indy is the best overall truck.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Hombreezy on September 27, 2020, 12:54:18 PM
Had a deathwish board recently that snapped on a flatground tre after 4 days with no heavy impact skating. Then another 2 days before completely snapping.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: os89 on September 27, 2020, 01:09:58 PM
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I got Aces for the third time. Third time regretting it.
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bushings? I’m about to buy a pair and seller saying bushings strangely hard and need to be replaced. Don’t get it realy
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Yeah, among other things. Never going to get ace again. I'm currently skating Ventures which are good but after I hit axle I'll be coming I back to Indy which is the brand that works best for me.
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None of you have gotten past the 2 week trial period to let them break in properly I'm guessing.
Ace turn better than anything with stock everything once you break them in.
Not denying Indy is the best overall truck.

I felt they turned amazing. Just every pop felt so weird to me.

True though I didn’t give them, or myself time to adjust. Just wasn’t having fun with them.

Going to keep em and try again later maybe.

Love the turn and they look awesome on top of that. Something was just... off for me though.

Indys feel the best out of everything I’ve tried. On some ventures for the first time in a long while, and I’m digging these for sure more than the aces. Who the fuck knows haha I’m just going to try to stop trying new truck brands.

Wheels/decks/bearings are no problem, trucks in general are the fuckiest part of a setup i think.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: augustmoon on October 05, 2020, 10:10:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/AdJsmYB.jpg)
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Post by: dunc on October 05, 2020, 10:34:35 PM
My wife.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on October 05, 2020, 11:11:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/AdJsmYB.jpg)

China / Pricepoint board?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FrozenIndustries on October 06, 2020, 05:45:12 AM
Tired Sigar shape - Love big 90s shapes but the nose was so tiny that it isn't skateable as anything other than a cruiser.
Adidas Busenitz - Love the way the shoes look and how long the sole lasts but I've now rolled my ankle pretty badly in every pair I've ever skated. Scares me back to vulcanized every time.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Frank on October 06, 2020, 07:41:57 AM
nice carpet

looks like cement or concrete to me
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Post by: augustmoon on October 06, 2020, 09:06:47 AM
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China / Pricepoint board?

it wasn't supposed to be, cost as much as any normal board.  anyway, i bitched about it in another thread way too much.  maybe i got ripped off, maybe i just got a bad one. looking down at it made me so mad and my anger got the best of me.  i knew better than to fuck with Tum Yeto.  lesson learned!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: SneakySecrets on October 09, 2020, 02:38:26 PM
I’ve always wanted to skate an AH eagle.  Finally got one and hated it more than Pope Leo X hated the scathing appraisal of the Roman Catholic Church featured in The Ninety-five Theses by the heretic Martin Luther!  It’s just too long and too steep and my legs are far too frail to produce the power needed to pop that bitch.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: munchbox on October 09, 2020, 08:02:41 PM
I’ve always wanted to skate an AH eagle.  Finally got one and hated it more than Pope Leo X hated the scathing appraisal of the Roman Catholic Church featured in The Ninety-five Theses by the heretic Martin Luther!  It’s just too long and too steep and my legs are far too frail to produce the power needed to pop that bitch.
did you try switching heckride to hellride?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sketchyrider on October 10, 2020, 08:59:01 AM
starting to think i actually prefer the cheap stuff. jessup grip, bones 100s/spit classics, mini logo bearings, whatever bushings come stock, etc...the other stuff i regret spending more on.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: pops on October 10, 2020, 10:30:36 AM
Emerica Dickson
-  heavy
- cardboard on inner soles
- normal size too long, half size down perfect length but too narrow around pinky toes
- heel lock system is a joke
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: theSketchLord on October 10, 2020, 11:07:44 AM
My $999 piece of shit Cult 29"
Dude at the bike shop was like Raphael in TMNT
"Tell me, you didn't pay money for this"

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on June 03, 2021, 08:33:05 PM
(https://static.super-shop.com/1065484-undefined-960w.jpg)

Got a lightly used one to try a 8.38 but the length and wheelbase were unmanageable. Length 31.75 and Wheelbase 14.25 made the board feel way too short even with Thunder forged. 1/3 of the session in and I was over it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: gsosa on June 03, 2021, 08:54:33 PM
I kinda regret buying the Lakai Carrolls (the latest ones) and skating them immediately. They look super fresh and skate really good but they don't last that long, so I kinda regret spending that much money on something with that durability
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Post by: munchbox on June 03, 2021, 08:58:17 PM
(https://static.super-shop.com/1065484-undefined-960w.jpg)

Got a lightly used one to try a 8.38 but the length and wheelbase were unmanageable. Length 31.75 and Wheelbase 14.25 made the board feel way too short even with Thunder forged. 1/3 of the session in and I was over it.
probably was the itty bitty pintail

still want to try one someday even though past experience says it shouldnt work. carl aikens body of work on that shape is a hard sell to me, despite the slight gap in talent
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Post by: rocklobster on June 03, 2021, 10:04:41 PM
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Got a lightly used one to try a 8.38 but the length and wheelbase were unmanageable. Length 31.75 and Wheelbase 14.25 made the board feel way too short even with Thunder forged. 1/3 of the session in and I was over it.
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probably was the itty bitty pintail

still want to try one someday even though past experience says it shouldnt work. carl aikens body of work on that shape is a hard sell to me, despite the slight gap in talent

Full-ish nose with a tapered tail, felt like I was riding a Penny board after riding 32" decks for a long time. Set up a 8.25 x 31.8 x 14 sample board I got, hopefully that scratches the madness itch.
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Post by: munchbox on June 03, 2021, 10:37:42 PM
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Got a lightly used one to try a 8.38 but the length and wheelbase were unmanageable. Length 31.75 and Wheelbase 14.25 made the board feel way too short even with Thunder forged. 1/3 of the session in and I was over it.
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probably was the itty bitty pintail

still want to try one someday even though past experience says it shouldnt work. carl aikens body of work on that shape is a hard sell to me, despite the slight gap in talent
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Full-ish nose with a tapered tail, felt like I was riding a Penny board after riding 32" decks for a long time. Set up a 8.25 x 31.8 x 14 sample board I got, hopefully that scratches the madness itch.
how steep were the kicks? crails fingers of flat screwed me on the couch with the 6.8" tail, thinking it wont matter as much @6.3"
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on June 03, 2021, 11:56:36 PM
Kicks were pretty steep but concave felt flat across the center. Short and steep kicks definitely didn't help the deck.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on June 04, 2021, 06:12:46 AM
Vans skate slip on. What a waste of money and time  :-\
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: beandemon on June 04, 2021, 07:25:15 AM
Couple sets of 53-54mm wheels. My box was seemingly deep in 56+, so I bought some smaller wheels. Apparently, I forgot I passed a couple larger sets along, and a couple larger sets are now down in the 54~ range. Shoulda gone bigger.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 04, 2021, 07:45:24 AM
I don’t necessarily regret it, but the Polar deck I got has taken me getting used to than I’d like. Went up to 8.5 and it’s hard to figure out if it’s me or the board.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on June 04, 2021, 10:19:24 AM
I don’t necessarily regret it, but the Polar deck I got has taken me getting used to than I’d like. Went up to 8.5 and it’s hard to figure out if it’s me or the board.
From which size are you coming from? Probably is the WB which is 14.5 on Polar 8.5
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Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 04, 2021, 10:33:49 AM
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I don’t necessarily regret it, but the Polar deck I got has taken me getting used to than I’d like. Went up to 8.5 and it’s hard to figure out if it’s me or the board.
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From which size are you coming from? Probably is the WB which is 14.5 on Polar 8.5
It could be. I’m coming from an 8.25 with a 14” wheelbase. Steeper kicks and concave as well.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: PrettyRicki on June 04, 2021, 10:40:01 AM
Vans skate slip on. What a waste of money and time  :-\

Damn, I love my new skate slip ons, not as much as my Sk8-his though.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on August 04, 2021, 11:39:59 AM
Adidas 3st.004, how the boost looks annoy the fuck out of me
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: al_cvbrera on August 04, 2021, 12:11:13 PM
DC Evan Smith S's, the ones with the toe cap. I got them on clearance. I rolled my ankle every single time I skated in them. Theres like no structure or stability in them at all. And Bones Big Balls. They're terrible. Broke on me a week in.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sketchyrider on August 04, 2021, 02:41:55 PM
Bones v5 Spf. Nothing really wrong with them, I just feel like I realized I found a better wheel with oj mini combos and only used them once.

Before that it was a 917 deck. Thought it was a standard 8.6 popsicle, but it's really quite tapered like an egg. Idk if I'll ever use it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: PrettyRicki on August 09, 2021, 01:35:55 PM
I got a sheet of jessup ultra grip tape (white paper back) for free with a deck purchase. As an avid skater of the non-ultra jessup (brown paper back), I have to say that the new ultra line is garbage that makes applying the grip a huge hassle. I'll stick to the non-ultra jessup thank you.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Shufflessss on August 09, 2021, 03:21:42 PM
Got some OJ nomads in 53mm and I think I haven't hated a wheel more. I thought It'd be nice for the rough Texas spots but all they did was make wheel bites hit harder. Even waxing my wheel wells I would stop instantly if I bit.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: chris. on August 09, 2021, 03:26:51 PM
Had my first delaminated board, I think ever, recently. That was a bummer.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on August 09, 2021, 03:42:28 PM
Had my first delaminated board, I think ever, recently. That was a bummer.
Brand?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ish_wav on August 09, 2021, 04:19:13 PM
Had my first delaminated board, I think ever, recently. That was a bummer.

I really wanted to skate a plan b board because nostalgia. I bought one and it was delammed pretty badly. I figured it happens and I bought a second one and THAT one was delammed too. I was pretty bummed.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ish_wav on August 09, 2021, 04:20:50 PM
I got a sheet of jessup ultra grip tape (white paper back) for free with a deck purchase. As an avid skater of the non-ultra jessup (brown paper back), I have to say that the new ultra line is garbage that makes applying the grip a huge hassle. I'll stick to the non-ultra jessup thank you.

I skate Jessup Ultra pretty regularly. What on earth about applying it is a hassle?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Bruno_Herrera on August 09, 2021, 10:11:33 PM
Indy 149 Standards. They're just too fucking heavy! My last setup was a Hockey 8.25 with Thunder 149 Hollows and those were fine, loved the pop feel, but they're too low and didn't feel good when riding, lots of wheelbite, and in some way, I didn't feel stable, and those are a bit too light for my taste. Kept the same shape for this setup and the indys achieve the leverage to pull the board up but I can't flip my board fast enough to catch my tricks high how I like and I get tired way too quick. I'm thinking about trying Venture 5.8 V-Lights, they seem to be hefty and tall but light to flip, if I don't get those I might get Thunder Standards.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Deekay on August 10, 2021, 02:43:16 AM
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I really wanted to skate a plan b board because nostalgia. I bought one and it was delammed pretty badly. I figured it happens and I bought a second one and THAT one was delammed too. I was pretty bummed.

Do you know if it was PS or HLC wood? I heard their last shipments of boards were HLC to the states as well, not just europe.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fooj on August 10, 2021, 06:17:27 AM
Indy 149 Standards. They're just too fucking heavy! My last setup was a Hockey 8.25 with Thunder 149 Hollows and those were fine, loved the pop feel, but they're too low and didn't feel good when riding, lots of wheelbite, and in some way, I didn't feel stable, and those are a bit too light for my taste. Kept the same shape for this setup and the indys achieve the leverage to pull the board up but I can't flip my board fast enough to catch my tricks high how I like and I get tired way too quick. I'm thinking about trying Venture 5.8 V-Lights, they seem to be hefty and tall but light to flip, if I don't get those I might get Thunder Standards.

Ever tried ace standards? Height and weight are between the two you mentioned, and the smaller WB should help with the short/steep kicks
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Bruno_Herrera on August 10, 2021, 07:28:04 AM
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Indy 149 Standards. They're just too fucking heavy! My last setup was a Hockey 8.25 with Thunder 149 Hollows and those were fine, loved the pop feel, but they're too low and didn't feel good when riding, lots of wheelbite, and in some way, I didn't feel stable, and those are a bit too light for my taste. Kept the same shape for this setup and the indys achieve the leverage to pull the board up but I can't flip my board fast enough to catch my tricks high how I like and I get tired way too quick. I'm thinking about trying Venture 5.8 V-Lights, they seem to be hefty and tall but light to flip, if I don't get those I might get Thunder Standards.
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Ever tried ace standards? Height and weight are between the two you mentioned, and the smaller WB should help with the short/steep kicks

In the country I live there isn’t a skateshop that sells Aces and importing them is too expensive
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: fs1/2cab on August 10, 2021, 08:12:53 AM
Sadly, the Emerica Pillar. The parts around the ankle feel very soft and not as supportive as I hoped.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ish_wav on August 10, 2021, 09:14:04 AM
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Had my first delaminated board, I think ever, recently. That was a bummer.
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I really wanted to skate a plan b board because nostalgia. I bought one and it was delammed pretty badly. I figured it happens and I bought a second one and THAT one was delammed too. I was pretty bummed.
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Do you know if it was PS or HLC wood? I heard their last shipments of boards were HLC to the states as well, not just europe.

They were both Ps Stix
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 10, 2021, 10:15:27 AM
Ace Af1. 2 pivot cups crumbled, trucks just didn't live up to my hope that I could ditch forged Indy 144's
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Slugboi22 on August 10, 2021, 10:26:10 AM
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Indy 149 Standards. They're just too fucking heavy! My last setup was a Hockey 8.25 with Thunder 149 Hollows and those were fine, loved the pop feel, but they're too low and didn't feel good when riding, lots of wheelbite, and in some way, I didn't feel stable, and those are a bit too light for my taste. Kept the same shape for this setup and the indys achieve the leverage to pull the board up but I can't flip my board fast enough to catch my tricks high how I like and I get tired way too quick. I'm thinking about trying Venture 5.8 V-Lights, they seem to be hefty and tall but light to flip, if I don't get those I might get Thunder Standards.
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Ever tried ace standards? Height and weight are between the two you mentioned, and the smaller WB should help with the short/steep kicks
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In the country I live there isn’t a skateshop that sells Aces and importing them is too expensive
you should try thunder teams with 1/8 risers. you get that thunder turn without the wheelbite.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: dustyassrocketswitchv on August 10, 2021, 03:30:02 PM
bones six balls/ big balls or whatever....they trash bruh. don't fall for it
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on August 10, 2021, 06:15:10 PM
bones six balls/ big balls or whatever....they trash bruh. don't fall for it

The local shop I grew up patronizing swears by them, but they've stopped carrying anything of relevance and focus on longboards and cruisers. I suspect they work better for non-impact skateboarding.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: vicious cycle on August 16, 2021, 01:02:42 PM
Rip Tide Pivot Cups..
So in 3 months, 3 pairs of these blew out.
The first 2 pair blew out on the bottom. Rear and front truck. Both had a hole in the "head"
The 3rd pair blew out on the side. They just broke in half.
Just a waste of money. Yeah they feel good but wft.
I ride indys 144 forged plate with blue indy conical bushings.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Damoforce on September 06, 2021, 05:41:49 AM
ES Accell Slim Plus - Worse shoe i've ever skated
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: The.Skate.Father on December 25, 2021, 11:13:33 PM
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bones six balls/ big balls or whatever....they trash bruh. don't fall for it
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The local shop I grew up patronizing swears by them, but they've stopped carrying anything of relevance and focus on longboards and cruisers. I suspect they work better for non-impact skateboarding.

This! I had the reds 6 balls for a month and they blew out..... Now rolling on my G3s.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on December 26, 2021, 05:34:16 AM
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Indy 149 Standards. They're just too fucking heavy! My last setup was a Hockey 8.25 with Thunder 149 Hollows and those were fine, loved the pop feel, but they're too low and didn't feel good when riding, lots of wheelbite, and in some way, I didn't feel stable, and those are a bit too light for my taste. Kept the same shape for this setup and the indys achieve the leverage to pull the board up but I can't flip my board fast enough to catch my tricks high how I like and I get tired way too quick. I'm thinking about trying Venture 5.8 V-Lights, they seem to be hefty and tall but light to flip, if I don't get those I might get Thunder Standards.
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You should be looking at indy forged hollows... ticks all your boxes.

Ever tried ace standards? Height and weight are between the two you mentioned, and the smaller WB should help with the short/steep kicks
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In the country I live there isn’t a skateshop that sells Aces and importing them is too expensive
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FUBAR on January 05, 2022, 05:05:09 PM
Krux bushings. I guess 92a is pretty damn soft in their world. Wasted my money on them and now I have to use the crappy Bones hards I had lying around, which will last a month, maybe.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Dooky-shoes on January 05, 2022, 05:22:06 PM
2021 Ram because i put a bunch of money down got laid off a few weeks after buying it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Peepeeboy69 on January 05, 2022, 09:29:37 PM
dc lynx og

they were on sale for ~$40 on ruze shoes so i bought a pair, didn't even think they would be good i just thought big and puffy would last forever.

i really should have bought like 5-6 im super bummed i can't get no lynx to skate fuck a lynx zero
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: goodatmeth on January 06, 2022, 12:39:32 PM
Another one for the bones big balls. I just wanted to clean them and found that every single plastic cage ripped. Some of them still spin fine but I don't think I'm gonna keep riding them.
I wish I would have kept the receipt
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: JugeL on January 06, 2022, 12:47:21 PM
Every set of Indys. Don't get me wrong, they feel okay and had no problems skating them but they always felt like something was missing. Never had Hollows though, do they feel any different?

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TastyBurrito on January 06, 2022, 12:57:31 PM
Every set of Indys. Don't get me wrong, they feel okay and had no problems skating them but they always felt like something was missing. Never had Hollows though, do they feel any different?

They, too, feel cool. It's like something's missing. That something isn't there.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 06, 2022, 01:25:55 PM
My Bones Swiss 6 are going on 4 solid years. Clean them twice a year, zero issues.

I bought some local shop's "American Blues" bearings. Super slow out of the box. Removed the inner race shields and they were drenched in lube. Wiped it down and they're still pretty damn slow. Wanted to support them, but shoulda just gotten some Swiss or gave Bronson's a shot again.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BallparkFrank on January 06, 2022, 02:35:13 PM
Bike shorts
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: flintstagram on January 06, 2022, 05:30:14 PM
Another one for the bones big balls. I just wanted to clean them and found that every single plastic cage ripped. Some of them still spin fine but I don't think I'm gonna keep riding them.
I wish I would have kept the receipt

I love bones bearings, but the bones big balls have some defective cages for sure. 6 of my 8 were broken when I went to clean them. Super disappointed. Everything else bones I’ve had has been rock solid.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 07, 2022, 03:33:30 PM

A mystery box, at what was a ridiculously cheap price just before Christmas.

Super good deal for a deck of the right size, wheels of the right size, tshirt and socks.  Everything the right size, actually (you could choose what size for every option).

Deck was a short wheelbase, wheels were soft cruiser wheels that I have seen before and are super slow, tshirt was recycled material which feels scratchy, socks were just weird.

Yes I am a big baby, but it was really good to be able to give them to others who would actually skate / wear them and be happy.


Never again buying anything except when I know exactly what it is and in the right size, shape, colour, etc.

Learned my lesson.


The shop just put up another mystery box today, which reminded me that a cheap deal is not always a good deal.

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: baustin on January 07, 2022, 11:44:52 PM
Another one for the bones big balls. I just wanted to clean them and found that every single plastic cage ripped. Some of them still spin fine but I don't think I'm gonna keep riding them.
I wish I would have kept the receipt

Thirded on the Bones Big Balls being absolute trash. Had the same experience as you guys, blew out in like a month and couldn’t be revived. Meanwhile I’ve had the same Bronson G3s in for over a year and only cleaned them once, still rolling great.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on January 08, 2022, 12:29:36 AM
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Another one for the bones big balls. I just wanted to clean them and found that every single plastic cage ripped. Some of them still spin fine but I don't think I'm gonna keep riding them.
I wish I would have kept the receipt
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Thirded on the Bones Big Balls being absolute trash. Had the same experience as you guys, blew out in like a month and couldn’t be revived. Meanwhile I’ve had the same Bronson G3s in for over a year and only cleaned them once, still rolling great.

The shop I patronized growing up swore by them, said they were a great value bearing. Then I remembered that over the years they had pared down their skate inventory and sold more cruisers and longboards. My guess, Big Balls aren't great for skateboarding that requires impact.

Purchase I regretted:
2 DOA decks - nothing wrong with them, got them on impulse and my stack of decks is around 8 excluding those 2.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Rattus Localis on January 08, 2022, 03:03:06 AM
Two pairs of Cons Louie Lopez.

They look great and they're super comfy, but they fit me about half a size too big. I started skating the first pair around the time I sized my board down by a quarter inch. They felt like a pair of fucking clown shoes, but I persevered for a few weeks. I retired them on Friday night in utter disgust. Broke in a pair of Adidas 3MC yesterday that actually fit, and I'm never fucking looking back.

I might give the second pair to my dad or brother because they're the same size foot.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Reed Richards on January 08, 2022, 07:04:13 PM
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Another one for the bones big balls. I just wanted to clean them and found that every single plastic cage ripped. Some of them still spin fine but I don't think I'm gonna keep riding them.
I wish I would have kept the receipt
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Thirded on the Bones Big Balls being absolute trash. Had the same experience as you guys, blew out in like a month and couldn’t be revived. Meanwhile I’ve had the same Bronson G3s in for over a year and only cleaned them once, still rolling great.
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The shop I patronized growing up swore by them, said they were a great value bearing. Then I remembered that over the years they had pared down their skate inventory and sold more cruisers and longboards. My guess, Big Balls aren't great for skateboarding that requires impact.

Purchase I regretted:
2 DOA decks - nothing wrong with them, got them on impulse and my stack of decks is around 8 excluding those 2.
@rocklobster I mean hey, if those decks are an 8.0 and you need somebody to take one one off of your hands...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on January 08, 2022, 09:01:30 PM
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Another one for the bones big balls. I just wanted to clean them and found that every single plastic cage ripped. Some of them still spin fine but I don't think I'm gonna keep riding them.
I wish I would have kept the receipt
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Thirded on the Bones Big Balls being absolute trash. Had the same experience as you guys, blew out in like a month and couldn’t be revived. Meanwhile I’ve had the same Bronson G3s in for over a year and only cleaned them once, still rolling great.
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The shop I patronized growing up swore by them, said they were a great value bearing. Then I remembered that over the years they had pared down their skate inventory and sold more cruisers and longboards. My guess, Big Balls aren't great for skateboarding that requires impact.

Purchase I regretted:
2 DOA decks - nothing wrong with them, got them on impulse and my stack of decks is around 8 excluding those 2.
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@rocklobster I mean hey, if those decks are an 8.0 and you need somebody to take one one off of your hands...

8.25 unfortunately, and I'm in Asia, so shipping internationally is going to cost more than the boards.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: disappointed on January 09, 2022, 05:01:00 AM

A mystery box, at what was a ridiculously cheap price just before Christmas.

Super good deal for a deck of the right size, wheels of the right size, tshirt and socks.  Everything the right size, actually (you could choose what size for every option).

Deck was a short wheelbase, wheels were soft cruiser wheels that I have seen before and are super slow, tshirt was recycled material which feels scratchy, socks were just weird.

Yes I am a big baby, but it was really good to be able to give them to others who would actually skate / wear them and be happy.


Never again buying anything except when I know exactly what it is and in the right size, shape, colour, etc.

Learned my lesson.


The shop just put up another mystery box today, which reminded me that a cheap deal is not always a good deal.

Seems like you weren’t the only one that wasn’t thrilled... :-\

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8jSVA-pCDg
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: HugeBodBoyle on January 09, 2022, 07:13:59 AM
Bought some Louie mids. Was excited because I love the regular Louie shoe. The mid version on the first session the day after Christmas tore a hole in my achilles heel and now I am trying to exist with not wearing shoes as much as possible so that it will heal.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TwisT on January 09, 2022, 07:51:20 AM
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A mystery box, at what was a ridiculously cheap price just before Christmas.

Super good deal for a deck of the right size, wheels of the right size, tshirt and socks.  Everything the right size, actually (you could choose what size for every option).

Deck was a short wheelbase, wheels were soft cruiser wheels that I have seen before and are super slow, tshirt was recycled material which feels scratchy, socks were just weird.

Yes I am a big baby, but it was really good to be able to give them to others who would actually skate / wear them and be happy.


Never again buying anything except when I know exactly what it is and in the right size, shape, colour, etc.

Learned my lesson.


The shop just put up another mystery box today, which reminded me that a cheap deal is not always a good deal.
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Seems like you weren’t the only one that wasn’t thrilled... :-\

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8jSVA-pCDg

mystery boxes are usually just overstock of unsold/unpopular product especially if it's a skate shop. You really gotta be down for the brand for it to work out.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 09, 2022, 12:28:06 PM
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A mystery box, at what was a ridiculously cheap price just before Christmas.

Super good deal for a deck of the right size, wheels of the right size, tshirt and socks.  Everything the right size, actually (you could choose what size for every option).

Deck was a short wheelbase, wheels were soft cruiser wheels that I have seen before and are super slow, tshirt was recycled material which feels scratchy, socks were just weird.

Yes I am a big baby, but it was really good to be able to give them to others who would actually skate / wear them and be happy.


Never again buying anything except when I know exactly what it is and in the right size, shape, colour, etc.

Learned my lesson.


The shop just put up another mystery box today, which reminded me that a cheap deal is not always a good deal.
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Seems like you weren’t the only one that wasn’t thrilled... :-\

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mystery boxes are usually just overstock of unsold/unpopular product especially if it's a skate shop. You really gotta be down for the brand for it to work out.


Ah ha yeah @Damoforce internet famous...

But really, as Twist said, it is often overstock, but I think this one also had some brand backing - also given they are not brands I would associate with good quality product, but opinions aside someone can happily use those things, just not people like him, or me for that matter, but all this stuff I got found better homes anyway.

At the end of the day, it was a SUPER cheap deal from a shop, not a specific brand, so I am guessing they already had a deal in place for those wheels and I think a Sabbath deck would be an awesome wall hanger for someone (not my thing either though) but all up, the price barely covers the wholesale cost, so you cannot expect to get so much for free (including griptape, which the shop listing clearly said did not come with the box and does cost the shop enough to not make it viable to add it to that package).

I also keep and reuse those shipping bags, as they are great to store excess sheets of grip too - ah the irony.


The same shop has another mystery box going with four very specific deck brands, so I am guessing this is again a brand / product collaboration on the promo side of things.  The brands are decent deck brands too: Polar being one of them, but a one in four chance of getting a board I can actually ride is not a chance I am willing to take - I bought the right size DLX deck for about the same cost as the whole mystery box and feel much better about it, as well as getting free grip with it, from the same shop too, so you do get what you pay for in that regard.

Overall I had great service from the many times I had bought from there, so for what it is worth, I think they are doing a good job and will buy from them again, if I need to.  Just not a "mystery box" of something I don't know.


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Post by: Cthunderw on January 09, 2022, 09:44:17 PM
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A mystery box, at what was a ridiculously cheap price just before Christmas.

Super good deal for a deck of the right size, wheels of the right size, tshirt and socks.  Everything the right size, actually (you could choose what size for every option).

Deck was a short wheelbase, wheels were soft cruiser wheels that I have seen before and are super slow, tshirt was recycled material which feels scratchy, socks were just weird.

Yes I am a big baby, but it was really good to be able to give them to others who would actually skate / wear them and be happy.


Never again buying anything except when I know exactly what it is and in the right size, shape, colour, etc.

Learned my lesson.


The shop just put up another mystery box today, which reminded me that a cheap deal is not always a good deal.
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Seems like you weren’t the only one that wasn’t thrilled... :-\

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8jSVA-pCDg
If you gave me 1000 guesses at what board I would get in a mystery box, I would not have even gotten the brand right on this one. That's hilariously bad.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on July 22, 2022, 11:06:16 PM
Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FuzzGNU on July 22, 2022, 11:16:51 PM
ES Accell Slim Plus - Worse shoe i've ever skated

I second this. I actually got two pairs before I used them because there was some crazy deal.

The colorway is so sick, but my feet hurt just doing flat ground ollie's on those. No cushion at all. Some tech skaters swear by them but I'm too heavy footed for them.

If anyone wants to trade skate gear for some brand new size 9 black red white Accell Slims, pop me a DM.
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Post by: in love w/ fs shuvs on July 22, 2022, 11:47:31 PM
Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.

What board? I also recently skated a glick 8.25. i thought it was excellent.

Last purchase i regretted is probably some ross gym shorts. A few inches too short for my liking.

O also going to this fucking dentist. Dude charged me an arm and a leg. Meanwhile the hygienist was sitting outside on her break in a brand new Benz. So ass.

 That or Bitcoin... Sighhh...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on July 23, 2022, 06:28:16 AM
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Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
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What board? I also recently skated a glick 8.25. i thought it was excellent.

Last purchase i regretted is probably some ross gym shorts. A few inches too short for my liking.

O also going to this fucking dentist. Dude charged me an arm and a leg. Meanwhile the hygienist was sitting outside on her break in a brand new Benz. So ass.

 That or Bitcoin... Sighhh...

(https://foskco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a3b2c2bb01542f88e3caaab1e4a961db/f/_/f_cg_headroll.jpg)

This graphic, websites had it listed as 32 x 14.25, pissed on that.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: EagleassMF on July 23, 2022, 08:21:46 AM
I got influenced by the Ben Degros woodshop video and decided to give PS Stix a shot. Picked up an 8.375 Quasi after riding the DLX 8.5 14.25 wb for nearly two years. 

The decks have nearly the same measurements and quality-wise I don’t see issues, but I cannot get along with the mellow kick and steep nose of the PS Stix. I feel like I barely get a regular pop and I ghost pop everything off the nose.

I try to ride my decks into the ground, but might have to toss this one after a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: in love w/ fs shuvs on July 23, 2022, 08:55:42 AM
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Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
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What board? I also recently skated a glick 8.25. i thought it was excellent.

Last purchase i regretted is probably some ross gym shorts. A few inches too short for my liking.

O also going to this fucking dentist. Dude charged me an arm and a leg. Meanwhile the hygienist was sitting outside on her break in a brand new Benz. So ass.

 That or Bitcoin... Sighhh...
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(https://foskco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a3b2c2bb01542f88e3caaab1e4a961db/f/_/f_cg_headroll.jpg)

This graphic, websites had it listed as 32 x 14.25, pissed on that.

Haaaaa i had the exact same graphic. It skated pretty good. I've read on here that foundation uses random sale wood. Maybe you got a bad batch?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 24, 2022, 05:43:40 PM
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Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
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What board? I also recently skated a glick 8.25. i thought it was excellent.

Last purchase i regretted is probably some ross gym shorts. A few inches too short for my liking.

O also going to this fucking dentist. Dude charged me an arm and a leg. Meanwhile the hygienist was sitting outside on her break in a brand new Benz. So ass.

 That or Bitcoin... Sighhh...
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(https://foskco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a3b2c2bb01542f88e3caaab1e4a961db/f/_/f_cg_headroll.jpg)

This graphic, websites had it listed as 32 x 14.25, pissed on that.
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Haaaaa i had the exact same graphic. It skated pretty good. I've read on here that foundation uses random sale wood. Maybe you got a bad batch?


It definitely could have been from any number of woodshops that one.

More so now either PS Stix or BBS in USA I thought, but there was a time when they were on almost anything, including wood from unknown places.

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: somedudefromnj on July 24, 2022, 05:45:34 PM
I got influenced by the Ben Degros woodshop video and decided to give PS Stix a shot. Picked up an 8.375 Quasi after riding the DLX 8.5 14.25 wb for nearly two years. 

The decks have nearly the same measurements and quality-wise I don’t see issues, but I cannot get along with the mellow kick and steep nose of the PS Stix. I feel like I barely get a regular pop and I ghost pop everything off the nose.

I try to ride my decks into the ground, but might have to toss this one after a couple weeks.

I had this issue for a long time (and kept buying quasi and gx just because), but I finally decided to just ollie a bunch to get use to the timing, and now I love the schmidt stix
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on July 24, 2022, 06:56:59 PM
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Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
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What board? I also recently skated a glick 8.25. i thought it was excellent.

Last purchase i regretted is probably some ross gym shorts. A few inches too short for my liking.

O also going to this fucking dentist. Dude charged me an arm and a leg. Meanwhile the hygienist was sitting outside on her break in a brand new Benz. So ass.

 That or Bitcoin... Sighhh...
[close]

(https://foskco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a3b2c2bb01542f88e3caaab1e4a961db/f/_/f_cg_headroll.jpg)

This graphic, websites had it listed as 32 x 14.25, pissed on that.
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Haaaaa i had the exact same graphic. It skated pretty good. I've read on here that foundation uses random sale wood. Maybe you got a bad batch?
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It definitely could have been from any number of woodshops that one.

More so now either PS Stix or BBS in USA I thought, but there was a time when they were on almost anything, including wood from unknown places.
It had a black and white "Made in Mexico" sticker, BBS?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 24, 2022, 07:06:46 PM
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Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
[close]

What board? I also recently skated a glick 8.25. i thought it was excellent.

Last purchase i regretted is probably some ross gym shorts. A few inches too short for my liking.

O also going to this fucking dentist. Dude charged me an arm and a leg. Meanwhile the hygienist was sitting outside on her break in a brand new Benz. So ass.

 That or Bitcoin... Sighhh...
[close]

(https://foskco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a3b2c2bb01542f88e3caaab1e4a961db/f/_/f_cg_headroll.jpg)

This graphic, websites had it listed as 32 x 14.25, pissed on that.
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Haaaaa i had the exact same graphic. It skated pretty good. I've read on here that foundation uses random sale wood. Maybe you got a bad batch?
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It definitely could have been from any number of woodshops that one.

More so now either PS Stix or BBS in USA I thought, but there was a time when they were on almost anything, including wood from unknown places.
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It had a black and white "Made in Mexico" sticker, BBS?


Yes, that one definitely BBS.

I wonder if it was just graphic on whatever wood they had available in similar widths?

What I should have said though was some of the "unknown" woodshop boards had different dimensions to the BBS / PS Stix boards, especially given those two might have been listed the same, but with the different measuring methods, PS would have been shorter, but I guess that doesn't help right now.

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on July 24, 2022, 07:47:51 PM
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ES Accell Slim Plus - Worse shoe i've ever skated
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I second this. I actually got two pairs before I used them because there was some crazy deal.

The colorway is so sick, but my feet hurt just doing flat ground ollie's on those. No cushion at all. Some tech skaters swear by them but I'm too heavy footed for them.

If anyone wants to trade skate gear for some brand new size 9 black red white Accell Slims, pop me a DM.

The cushion was ok for me, but the toe ripped fully within two sessions and then fucked with my kickflips. Was bummed because those were THE shoes of my childhood that I was never able to buy and they were such a disappointment
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: bolts the snowman on July 24, 2022, 08:03:05 PM
nike sb zoom veronas.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: lamfordie on July 24, 2022, 08:17:03 PM
Habitat Austyn board, the one with the guitar. I absolutely hated the shape. Had a ridiculously small tail and a weird nose. Couldn't get used to it to save my life. Made me question getting another habitat board.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on July 24, 2022, 08:21:59 PM
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ES Accell Slim Plus - Worse shoe i've ever skated
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I second this. I actually got two pairs before I used them because there was some crazy deal.

The colorway is so sick, but my feet hurt just doing flat ground ollie's on those. No cushion at all. Some tech skaters swear by them but I'm too heavy footed for them.

If anyone wants to trade skate gear for some brand new size 9 black red white Accell Slims, pop me a DM.
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The cushion was ok for me, but the toe ripped fully within two sessions and then fucked with my kickflips. Was bummed because those were THE shoes of my childhood that I was never able to buy and they were such a disappointment

Really strange dimensions, haven't seen any BBS decks with those dimensions, I think the WKND (PS Stix) 8.25 CT shape is very similar. Real shame, the shape was looking really good. I emailed the retailer to ask for a partial refund or exchange.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: El Freegano on July 25, 2022, 12:40:55 AM
Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
Buying online is like this! It happened to me last year but i actually liked that the deck came shorter than what the webstore had written. Now i check a couple of web sites before i order, so i could get more correct info about the decks. The woodshop thread, coz i live in europe and some brands use different woodshops for europe, some eurpean sites like skatedeluxe.com ( a lot of their sizes are wrong, but at least  they have good photos of the concave), some us sites like tactics, skatewharehouse and zumies (of which the zumies had the most correct sizes) and may be one of the best site for messuarments https://r-fskate.com
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Paperclip20 on July 25, 2022, 08:57:05 AM
Two Blanks from tactics, not because the boards are bad. Just because I broke one after about two weeks and the other literally my first session on it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TwisT on July 25, 2022, 09:38:34 AM
like newports.

I had the lakai maite newports with the rubber toe. They were a great shoe. A few months latter, I picked up a pair size 11. and could not it my foot in it, So i send them back. The shoe is discontinued. I find a pair a few months ago on sale for $22 size 11.5. And its way too big for my foot. I cant walk without my heel lifting out shoe.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: fs1/2cab on July 25, 2022, 11:45:42 AM
like newports.

I had the lakai maite newports with the rubber toe. They were a great shoe. A few months latter, I picked up a pair size 11. and could not it my foot in it, So i send them back. The shoe is discontinued. I find a pair a few months ago on sale for $22 size 11.5. And its way too big for my foot. I cant walk without my heel lifting out shoe.

Have you tried the Flaco 2 or Cambridge yet? The fit is kinda similar to the Newport's.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: skatebruh on July 25, 2022, 02:56:49 PM
Thunder Lights and a flat deck. It's not that one or the other is bad, but the combination of the two is really not working for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: gringo_viejo on July 25, 2022, 05:36:35 PM
Two Blanks from tactics, not because the boards are bad. Just because I broke one after about two weeks and the other literally my first session on it.
That sounds pretty bad, unless you warm up by jumping off roofs...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: gringo_viejo on July 25, 2022, 06:24:55 PM
Got the 58mm Mike V samurai wheels. Not regretting them yet... but I thought they were 98a and they are 101a. I'm a little scared. You guys riding wheels that hard (and narrow) in the bowl? Vote below...
A. Sack up and ride them!
B. You're going to die, old man!
C. Lol both A and B
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on July 25, 2022, 06:37:01 PM
A. Sack up and ride them!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on July 25, 2022, 06:54:56 PM
Got the 58mm Mike V samurai wheels. Not regretting them yet... but I thought they were 98a and they are 101a. I'm a little scared. You guys riding wheels that hard (and narrow) in the bowl? Vote below...
A. Sack up and ride them!
B. You're going to die, old man!
C. Lol both A and B

Definitely C, going to be great!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on July 27, 2022, 08:06:01 PM
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Picked myself a Foundation Corey Glick deck because he rips, graphic was rad too.

Then I took out the tape measure:
8.25 x 31.2 x 14

Took multiple measurements I couldn't believe how short the tail was.
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Buying online is like this! It happened to me last year but i actually liked that the deck came shorter than what the webstore had written. Now i check a couple of web sites before i order, so i could get more correct info about the decks. The woodshop thread, coz i live in europe and some brands use different woodshops for europe, some eurpean sites like skatedeluxe.com ( a lot of their sizes are wrong, but at least  they have good photos of the concave), some us sites like tactics, skatewharehouse and zumies (of which the zumies had the most correct sizes) and may be one of the best site for messuarments https://r-fskate.com

Sent the pics to customer service, thankfully he was a skater, and he was able to work out a refund for me. Very pleased with that outcome.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: JK42 on August 04, 2022, 11:52:04 AM
Vans skate half-cab, thought they’d eventually break in and stop hurting my feet. Gave up and sold them on Vinted.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Frank on August 04, 2022, 02:34:54 PM
got a 4 pack of big water bottles, should've gotten a 6 pack instead.
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Post by: doublesteveburger on August 04, 2022, 02:44:22 PM
a pair of state's on sale, could've gotten free stomach poisoning at taco bell for half the price
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DERBY on August 04, 2022, 02:59:36 PM
justin henry wayvees. leather ain’t cuttin it for me
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: fs1/2cab on August 04, 2022, 11:27:40 PM
got a 4 pack of big water bottles, should've gotten a 6 pack instead.

https://youtu.be/hcGtNqId7eo (https://youtu.be/hcGtNqId7eo)
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Paperclip20 on August 05, 2022, 04:09:27 AM
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Two Blanks from tactics, not because the boards are bad. Just because I broke one after about two weeks and the other literally my first session on it.
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That sounds pretty bad, unless you warm up by jumping off roofs...

Ehh, i weigh about 190 and am not too amazing at landing bolts. Still a bummer
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on August 05, 2022, 06:06:25 AM
Having only been skating again for like 9 months, I have a decent list of shit purchases

Krux K5's, two pairs (zero turn)
9" Popsicles (too big)
8.5" popsicles (too small)
Shaped boards in general (inconsistency)
Riser pads (why)
Huge, soft wheels (why was I building cruisers for tricks)
Es Accel Slims (narroe as fuck and cheaply made)


Pretty much found my goldilocks setup now
8.75x32.5-33x14.75-15"
Royal ultra lights 8.75
Spitfire F4 classics 52mm
Mini logo bearings



Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on August 05, 2022, 10:22:01 AM
Having only been skating again for like 9 months, I have a decent list of shit purchases

Krux K5's, two pairs (zero turn)
9" Popsicles (too big)
8.5" popsicles (too small)
Shaped boards in general (inconsistency)
Riser pads (why)
Huge, soft wheels (why was I building cruisers for tricks)
Es Accel Slims (narroe as fuck and cheaply made)


Pretty much found my goldilocks setup now
8.75x32.5-33x14.75-15"
Royal ultra lights 8.75
Spitfire F4 classics 52mm
Mini logo bearings





Royal fam!
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 05, 2022, 11:03:02 AM
Having only been skating again for like 9 months, I have a decent list of shit purchases

Krux K5's, two pairs (zero turn)
9" Popsicles (too big)
8.5" popsicles (too small)
Shaped boards in general (inconsistency)
Riser pads (why)
Huge, soft wheels (why was I building cruisers for tricks)
Es Accel Slims (narroe as fuck and cheaply made)


Pretty much found my goldilocks setup now
8.75x32.5-33x14.75-15"
Royal ultra lights 8.75
Spitfire F4 classics 52mm
Mini logo bearings

I've been considering sizing up, I've been running 8.5" forever but with all the good 8.75s available it may be time... Specifically, I'm waiting for the new BA 8.8 shape that he's been testing for a while
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: camel filters on August 05, 2022, 11:17:54 AM
Purchased a long time ago but set up an 8.25 quasi and had a session on it. It already feels more dead than my weeks old real. Really want to convince myself I like these boards so I can support quasi but I just can’t. Maybe I’ll try one of their bbs pressed decks but they seem to scattered throughout each season
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FUBAR on August 05, 2022, 02:26:56 PM
Purchased a long time ago but set up an 8.25 quasi and had a session on it. It already feels more dead than my weeks old real. Really want to convince myself I like these boards so I can support quasi but I just can’t. Maybe I’ll try one of their bbs pressed decks but they seem to scattered throughout each season
Was in a shop yesterday that got a large Quasi order in. Yeah…a mix of PS and non PS wood it seemed. Most were PS, from what I could tell but there were a few that clearly weren’t.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: camel filters on August 05, 2022, 03:02:00 PM
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Purchased a long time ago but set up an 8.25 quasi and had a session on it. It already feels more dead than my weeks old real. Really want to convince myself I like these boards so I can support quasi but I just can’t. Maybe I’ll try one of their bbs pressed decks but they seem to scattered throughout each season
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Was in a shop yesterday that got a large Quasi order in. Yeah…a mix of PS and non PS wood it seemed. Most were PS, from what I could tell but there were a few that clearly weren’t.
Yeah I checked their site and looks like the Crockett 8.5 and the 8.3 Henry twin tail are the BBS decks this season.

Also, saw this right after opening the shrink wrap. Really PS Stix?
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Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Lukabrazi on August 05, 2022, 03:06:33 PM
I’m going to have to agree on PS going down hill lately . I’ve broke a few GX boards way to quickly, seem just way flexible compared to bbs wood
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: brownjenkin on August 05, 2022, 08:28:14 PM
Just set up an 8.125 Quasi the other day and had my first session on it today. Thirty minutes of flatground and it already feels dead.

Pretty bummed since I absolutely love the shape and dimensions of this thing.

I also noticed the green middle ply on one edge has a about a two-inch section that is discolored and cracked. It almost looks rotten. That section of ply looked like it had been filled in with putty to cover it up. I dug into it a bit with a kitchen knife and it is definitely some kind of filler. 

Going back to skating a month-old steep concave deathwish that feels stiff as hell and brand new compared to this junk.

                                                         
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: camel filters on August 06, 2022, 01:12:28 PM
Had another sub par session with my quasi today. The whole time I just hear prof Schmitts voice saying “the rallity of the situation is, my boards just don’t work for you.”
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: brownjenkin on August 06, 2022, 01:49:14 PM
I put some 1.5 mm risers and some bigger wheels on my Quasi to see if I can breathe some life into it and make the pop feel a little heftier.

I'm giving it one more session. If it sucks, I'm parting with it.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: dustyassrocketswitchv on August 06, 2022, 03:29:53 PM
Having only been skating again for like 9 months, I have a decent list of shit purchases

Krux K5's, two pairs (zero turn)
9" Popsicles (too big)
8.5" popsicles (too small)
Shaped boards in general (inconsistency)
Riser pads (why)
Huge, soft wheels (why was I building cruisers for tricks)
Es Accel Slims (narroe as fuck and cheaply made)

The level of nerdery on this post is advanced for someone who has skated for fifteen minutes

Pretty much found my goldilocks setup now
8.75x32.5-33x14.75-15"
Royal ultra lights 8.75
Spitfire F4 classics 52mm
Mini logo bearings
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on August 06, 2022, 03:48:32 PM
Had another sub par session with my quasi today. The whole time I just hear prof Schmitts voice saying “the rallity of the situation is, my boards just don’t work for you.”

Ha, that fucker…


But I do like ps boards the best, even tho they are very hit or miss.
I’ve laid some to the side for a long while, came back and loved em. Not sure whats up with that. Some were sog and then dried out or something
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Lukabrazi on August 07, 2022, 07:59:19 AM
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Had another sub par session with my quasi today. The whole time I just hear prof Schmitts voice saying “the rallity of the situation is, my boards just don’t work for you.”
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Ha, that fucker…


But I do like ps boards the best, even tho they are very hit or miss.
I’ve laid some to the side for a long while, came back and loved em. Not sure whats up with that. Some were sog and then dried out or something

I keep breaking ps stix , and I’m not a big dude . They’ve lost their stiffness so quick , and just get soggy to quick
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: JugeL on August 07, 2022, 08:10:51 AM
Had one good Quasi board, then another dry piece of shit that crumbled like a cracker.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: vicious cycle on August 25, 2022, 02:32:10 PM
DC Manteca 4.
They are comfy and the fit is good but ..
They fall apart after one session.
The leather on the toes just ripped away.
I superglue all the stitches before but that was useless.
So I shoegooed the whole shoe already after one session.
I did maybe 20 fliptricks .
Edit: And the laces broke too.
I forgot to superglue them so maybe that's my fault but I rarely break laces in one session.
All with old griptape btw.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ish_wav on August 25, 2022, 02:37:24 PM
Dragon Wheels
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: vicious cycle on August 25, 2022, 02:43:27 PM
Dragon Wheels
I don't get the hype.
So, what's wrong with them ?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: tzhangdox on August 25, 2022, 02:52:51 PM
On some grinds/slides on some ledges/curbs/rails they drag/grip/catch a lot more than a hard wheel.
They also feel a bouncier and gummier than a hard wheel
Because they're soft, they also pitch you harder if you wheelbite

So a lot of people who are hoping that these would perform just like a formula four except smoother may be disappointed

Handles rough ground incredibly though and I think as far as powerslides go they're basically just as good as a hard f4
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Paco Supreme on August 25, 2022, 03:20:02 PM
This is a half regret, I bought those Oski spitfires the day before smaller sized radials became available again.

They’ll probably stay in the parts box for a long long time
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TwisT on August 25, 2022, 04:33:52 PM
DC Manteca 4.
They are comfy and the fit is good but ..
They fall apart after one session.
The leather on the toes just ripped away.
I superglue all the stitches before but that was useless.
So I shoegooed the whole shoe already after one session.
I did maybe 20 fliptricks .
Edit: And the laces broke too.
I forgot to superglue them so maybe that's my fault but I rarely break laces in one session.
All with old griptape btw.

I had the white leather ones and got a really good month. I guess runtime may very. I did glue the seems, but I do that with most shoes
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 25, 2022, 04:37:39 PM
Es Silos last year.  Mesh above the toe tore right away.  I’m not one to tear through shoes really.  Both tore within a week.  Cool shoe if you like that duct tape aesthetic.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on August 25, 2022, 07:02:19 PM
On some grinds/slides on some ledges/curbs/rails they drag/grip/catch a lot more than a hard wheel.
They also feel a bouncier and gummier than a hard wheel
Because they're soft, they also pitch you harder if you wheelbite

So a lot of people who are hoping that these would perform just like a formula four except smoother may be disappointed

Handles rough ground incredibly though and I think as far as powerslides go they're basically just as good as a hard f4

Spot on assessment, the bounce made my already razor-tailed deck feel even worse than normal. But zero complains on the ride when pushing over crusty ground. Recently moved to a new apartment and I have to push a lot further to and from the the bus stop, even a F4 99a would be chore to get to the park.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on August 25, 2022, 08:38:49 PM
i got a closet full of shoes i'm never gonna wear
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on August 25, 2022, 10:04:26 PM
Es Silos last year.  Mesh above the toe tore right away.  I’m not one to tear through shoes really.  Both tore within a week.  Cool shoe if you like that duct tape aesthetic.

Their mesh panels on their shoes rip way too easily like on my eS Everstitch models. I had to apply crazy glue to the mesh portions after the first panel tore to keep it from tearing more.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Radim on August 26, 2022, 03:29:33 AM
Tensor maglights,  great turn and grind, but way too light and axles bend quite easy. I am 86kg/190lbs .

Fallen Troopers. Quality is not There for skauting,but nice shoe for walking the dog.

Crailtap boards, online purchased in covid era. Wood feel varies like crazy, no consistency. Some decks are stiff and on heavy side, some of them crazy flex,  light or soggy (those returned).
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BrknBrds on August 26, 2022, 12:24:27 PM
I put them up for sale on classifieds already but I bought a -8.5”. Chocolate Pop Secret deck
-149mm Royal Ultra Lights
-55mm Chocolate wheels

The deck is too big for my feet as a beginner.The trucks are too light for my weight. The wheels are cool.I didn’t know when buying my first deck about the importance of concave and size and kick sizes and now I know lol
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BurgerCop on August 26, 2022, 01:00:19 PM
Twin tail deck.
It's not for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: lemonchicken91 on August 26, 2022, 01:01:18 PM
Twin tail deck.
It's not for me.

try a twin nose/s
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: SupremePizza on August 26, 2022, 01:15:20 PM
Axion Genesis - thought it would be cool to skate a pair but just showed me that I don't like thick puffy shoes. Also rolled my ankle in them and put me out for months.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Knee Pain on August 26, 2022, 01:59:43 PM
Had another sub par session with my quasi today. The whole time I just hear prof Schmitts voice saying “the rallity of the situation is, my boards just don’t work for you.”

I’m on my fourth quasi board in a row, and I really don’t have any complaints about them… maybe I just got lucky?

Having said that, I do have an itch to try a bbs board again after this one is done.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Radim on August 27, 2022, 03:54:15 AM
Axion Genesis - thought it would be cool to skate a pair but just showed me that I don't like thick puffy shoes. Also rolled my ankle in them and put me out for months.
I am thinking About them. Collectors noticed great shoe quality. Where is the problem?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: xrossings on August 27, 2022, 04:43:34 AM
a couple months ago i had some kalis lites and they were gone in like 3 days (shoes usually last me a bit)
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 27, 2022, 07:46:00 AM
a couple months ago i had some kalis lites and they were gone in like 3 days (shoes usually last me a bit)

That’s interesting because I was definitely interested in those. Where was the damage the worst?

I had similar experience with the es accel slim which was super disappointing. Toe tore immediately
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 27, 2022, 07:58:03 AM
At the last second I switched the deck I was getting for an April Mariano. Not a brand I normally buy but their 8.3 is the BBS generic I like and Guy is Guy.

Literally delaminated in 2 days. The deck makes a popping sound and is super flexy. So that was a bad last minute swap.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: devils acrobat on August 27, 2022, 08:43:43 AM
At the last second I switched the deck I was getting for an April Mariano. Not a brand I normally buy but their 8.3 is the BBS generic I like and Guy is Guy.

Literally delaminated in 2 days. The deck makes a popping sound and is super flexy. So that was a bad last minute swap.

Damn, quite unfortunate. I also skate two April boards recently (that hilarious shane face graphic) as the dims were exactly what I wanted and they held up extremely well. Hope the next board serves you better.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: SupremePizza on August 27, 2022, 10:59:58 AM
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Axion Genesis - thought it would be cool to skate a pair but just showed me that I don't like thick puffy shoes. Also rolled my ankle in them and put me out for months.
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I am thinking About them. Collectors noticed great shoe quality. Where is the problem?

Nothing wrong with the quality. For me they fit small and were narrow in the toes. Definitely needed to get 1/2 size up. If you like a puffy thick shoe you'll probably like these.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Radim on August 27, 2022, 12:15:34 PM
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Axion Genesis - thought it would be cool to skate a pair but just showed me that I don't like thick puffy shoes. Also rolled my ankle in them and put me out for months.
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Nothing wrong with the quality. For me they fit small and were narrow in the toes. Definitely needed to get 1/2 size up. If you like a puffy thick shoe you'll probably like these.
Thanks for reply. Yeah all new axions seems have narrow toes. I like mid to puffy shoes,but with a boardfeel. Like Accel Og.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: xrossings on August 27, 2022, 03:43:40 PM
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a couple months ago i had some kalis lites and they were gone in like 3 days (shoes usually last me a bit)
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That’s interesting because I was definitely interested in those. Where was the damage the worst?

I had similar experience with the es accel slim which was super disappointing. Toe tore immediately
the damage to my kalis lites were definitely worst in the toes
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 27, 2022, 05:18:15 PM
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a couple months ago i had some kalis lites and they were gone in like 3 days (shoes usually last me a bit)
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That’s interesting because I was definitely interested in those. Where was the damage the worst?

I had similar experience with the es accel slim which was super disappointing. Toe tore immediately
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the damage to my kalis lites were definitely worst in the toes

Sucks. Definitely will avoid them. My kickflips just don’t work with some shoes like that
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: bbk on August 27, 2022, 07:34:21 PM
SUPERGLUE ALL EXPOSED SEAMS.

(https://img.bolist.se/img/ecabec97b67a49798c1f9597a20b12b1/superlim-super-glue-precision-5gr.jpg?t=product&gs=1220x1220&v=f0f8f4464834b1357c2e97aab5e42ddc)

And also, fuck a nike.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: commie on August 28, 2022, 12:05:40 PM
IDK what's up with NB 440s I got, because I think most people like them. I definitely prefer grippier shoes, because my feet were sliding all over the place skating transition and I ate major shit multiple times. The soles only lasted 3 weeks, although I have a bad habit of scooching my feet around. Otherwise, the flick was good and they were comfy.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IpathCats on August 28, 2022, 08:12:50 PM
IDK what's up with NB 440s I got, because I think most people like them. I definitely prefer grippier shoes, because my feet were sliding all over the place skating transition and I ate major shit multiple times. The soles only lasted 3 weeks, although I have a bad habit of scooching my feet around. Otherwise, the flick was good and they were comfy.

I was hyped on the 440s when they came out and got the black/black pair right away. I destroyed them in a couple weeks and was sorely disappointed.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: streetmeat on August 29, 2022, 05:33:26 AM
Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: whale on August 29, 2022, 06:20:07 AM
I had to retire a Quasi Rizzo deck after a couple of sessions, just couldn’t handle the big nose
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: goodatmeth on August 29, 2022, 07:29:28 AM
Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on August 29, 2022, 08:28:58 AM
I regret these stupid FP insoles I had to wait forever to get.  Say what you will, They are trash to me. I got two pairs. Such a waste. Second is I regret paying full price for the Spanky G6. meh.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on August 29, 2022, 08:36:28 AM
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Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
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You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great

Pepper is my current go to and is in no way 'too grippy' as is being implied in that post. Is it grippy? Yes, yes it is.

It's grippy without being sharp (like Mob). Go back to Jessup if you want less grip than Pepper.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Prostate Exam on September 26, 2022, 12:12:57 AM
LRAB vm001 lows. I had the highs before and liked them.
I then ordered two lows and they felt completely different from the highs.
I use them as my casual shoes now
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sacking rails on September 26, 2022, 12:59:46 AM
dgk tracksuit and globe shoes
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Filip on September 26, 2022, 02:40:34 AM
An UMA board, sadly. I dont know how they do it in states, but Im in Europe, and this one had MADE IN CHINA printed on it. I skated many boards that were made in China, so I didnt really gave a fuck, but it was too clunky, soft, thick, just overal not a great experience. I dont know what I was thinking.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 26, 2022, 02:58:33 AM
Vans Wayvee on the Henry colorway.
Terrible shoe, they lasted 2 weeks and my feet started to get really sore...
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DERBY on September 26, 2022, 06:29:18 AM
Vans Wayvee on the Henry colorway.
Terrible shoe, they lasted 2 weeks and my feet started to get really sore...

which parts of the shoe lasted 2 weeks. that shoe was my last set and it was a drag. it was the only shoe i was anticipating on finishing. looks good tho
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FuzzGNU on September 26, 2022, 06:30:33 AM
I regret these stupid FP insoles I had to wait forever to get.  Say what you will, They are trash to me. I got two pairs. Such a waste. Second is I regret paying full price for the Spanky G6. meh.

Yeah I got the thickest FPs and I'm regretting them. I think the orthos seen comfortable for walking around, but I can't imagine skating in these. Arch bruise sounds way more dangerous than heel bruise. Even just Ollie's on flat I could feel how much weight it was putting on the middle of my feet. Also feels like I will roll an ankle.

I also don't really care about board feel, but the board feel was so bad that it felt dangerous. It was like skateboarding in boots minus the ankle protection. The non-ortho ones seem okay... But still too thick for my cupsole shoes (again I got the thickest ones). Opted to slide in G6 instead.

If you grab FP insoles I guess go for the mid thickness? But honestly it bothers me how large of a range of sizes some of their insoles cover, and then they don't give you any visual cues for trimming, nor any guides online.

Not to mention the shipping time (I understand they were slammed due to sale, but it was still bad considering I had to pay for first class shipping), the awful graphics, the box being incorrect and having the wrong instructions on it for heat molding (potentially dangerous since it lists a higher temperature).

Just top to bottom was a shit customer experience. The insoles themselves are clearly higher quality than G6... BUT their website is so awful for figuring out what I needed that I'm coming away feeling like I got played.

Don't take this as a "don't buy FP", but more of a buyer beware. It was so hard to research what I needed and I still came away feeling like I was 0/2 on the ones I grabbed. Like they will get used, but I got these G6 for a fraction of the price and they seem more practical to skating, and have visual cues on how to trim them.

EDIT: I gotta say, the "Moldable heel cup Hi Profile Kingfoam Elite" feel alright in Romero Laced (which had pretty terrible insoles by default) so I guess those will work (still a bit tall, and potentially ankle rolley), but the Orthos seem dangerous for skating. Might eventually use the Orthos in some walking shoes as they feel nice to walk in, but for now I have no use for them. Again, I feel like if I used them in even the Romeros I would roll an ankle for sure.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: jgonzalez on September 26, 2022, 08:40:57 AM
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dgk tracksuit and globe shoes

Post that fit
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DERBY on September 26, 2022, 09:49:40 AM
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Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: skatebruh on September 26, 2022, 04:37:59 PM
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I have a set of Venture Highs that I set up every once in a while after seeing a pro skate Ventures or when I end up with a board that's too flat. Flip trucks work great, but I cannot stand how they turn. I will switch them out for Thunder, Indy, or Ace within a week.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: huggernaut on September 26, 2022, 05:16:36 PM
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Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
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You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great
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Pepper is my current go to and is in no way 'too grippy' as is being implied in that post. Is it grippy? Yes, yes it is.

It's grippy without being sharp (like Mob). Go back to Jessup if you want less grip than Pepper.

How does grizzly fit into that spectrum?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on September 26, 2022, 05:47:07 PM
An UMA board, sadly. I dont know how they do it in states, but Im in Europe, and this one had MADE IN CHINA printed on it. I skated many boards that were made in China, so I didnt really gave a fuck, but it was too clunky, soft, thick, just overal not a great experience. I dont know what I was thinking.

Bummer, my last few UMAs were BBS (had the sticker)

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Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
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You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great
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Pepper is my current go to and is in no way 'too grippy' as is being implied in that post. Is it grippy? Yes, yes it is.

It's grippy without being sharp (like Mob). Go back to Jessup if you want less grip than Pepper.
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How does grizzly fit into that spectrum?


I like grizzly and would put it up there with Pepper; I'd still pick pepper though, I like grip with perforations =D Prepper is grippier jessup / less chunky mob; closer to mob-m80 but feels like there's more/larger grit.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Xen on September 27, 2022, 08:43:59 PM
Nike Blazer GTs - 2 sessions deep and:

2 metal eyelets fell apart- they're not solid but each side is sort of riveted together
Laces are constantly coming untied...feels like they are too short as well (sure easily swapped but still)
They absolutely kill my feat. After each session the sole of my feet just ache and I'm not even jumping down shit or running out that much.

Not impressed.

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on September 30, 2022, 10:48:45 AM
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Vans Wayvee on the Henry colorway.
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which parts of the shoe lasted 2 weeks. that shoe was my last set and it was a drag. it was the only shoe i was anticipating on finishing. looks good tho
Like the sole felt sloppy and soggy in no time. They're still like new but feel awful
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: silkroads on September 30, 2022, 06:00:23 PM
Those pink Krooked riser pads. Not good with Thunders, too wide for them.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: PAWL on September 30, 2022, 06:56:50 PM
no offense to people above but, how many of y'all complaining about quasi's have bought older models at a discount?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sacking rails on October 12, 2022, 05:08:25 AM
getting another deck
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: backside_frontside on October 12, 2022, 05:25:10 AM
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I have a set of Venture Highs that I set up every once in a while after seeing a pro skate Ventures or when I end up with a board that's too flat. Flip trucks work great, but I cannot stand how they turn. I will switch them out for Thunder, Indy, or Ace within a week.
How do trucks change the concave of your board? That makes no sense.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: sacking rails on October 12, 2022, 05:33:23 AM
wheelbase not concave. do you know how trucks work?
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Post by: goodatmeth on October 12, 2022, 05:59:14 AM
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I have a set of Venture Highs that I set up every once in a while after seeing a pro skate Ventures or when I end up with a board that's too flat. Flip trucks work great, but I cannot stand how they turn. I will switch them out for Thunder, Indy, or Ace within a week.
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How do trucks change the concave of your board? That makes no sense.

If a board (nose/tail) is very flat, you can't get a lot of power out of your pop. Depending on which trucks you choose, you can change your pop angle. Ventures make it steeper, possibly cancelling out the feeling of it being too flat.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: thehogsniper on October 12, 2022, 09:18:18 AM
I just bought the Emerica Omega in Navy (non G6) and I was really underwhelmed. Synthetic suede all around the shoe, some odd silver accents. I wish I had gotten a pair of the all suede, because that synthetic suede is super floppy.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Lepanto on October 12, 2022, 10:09:20 AM
Bought the vans oldschool skateboard version, absolutly love them but bought it in half size short and when i use them feel tue feets traped

I put them on sale, hope get some money back
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: huggernaut on October 12, 2022, 10:24:18 AM
I just bought the Emerica Omega in Navy (non G6) and I was really underwhelmed. Synthetic suede all around the shoe, some odd silver accents. I wish I had gotten a pair of the all suede, because that synthetic suede is super floppy.

Felt the same way about the Gamma. Didn’t expect the synthetic parts and they felt not good at all. Very happy with basically all my other Emerica shoes.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: backside_frontside on October 12, 2022, 10:27:08 AM
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I have a set of Venture Highs that I set up every once in a while after seeing a pro skate Ventures or when I end up with a board that's too flat. Flip trucks work great, but I cannot stand how they turn. I will switch them out for Thunder, Indy, or Ace within a week.
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How do trucks change the concave of your board? That makes no sense.
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If a board (nose/tail) is very flat, you can't get a lot of power out of your pop. Depending on which trucks you choose, you can change your pop angle. Ventures make it steeper, possibly cancelling out the feeling of it being too flat.
Huh, that makes sense I guess. Never really thought about pop angle. I've been skating Ventures for a while on different board brands and they always feel good to me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Schinken on October 12, 2022, 11:48:13 AM
ACE 44...
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Post by: scab on October 12, 2022, 11:58:23 AM
ACE 44...

Interesting. The 44 Classics are my all-time favorite trucks. Care to elaborate what you don't like about them?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Schinken on October 12, 2022, 01:26:10 PM
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ACE 44...
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Interesting. The 44 Classics are my all-time favorite trucks. Care to elaborate what you don't like about them?

Bought them in a sale out of curiosity.
Tried them a few times and couldn't/didnt want to get used to them. They made my board feel tippy and awkward. Ollies felt low and off. Unstable at higher speeds. I might give them another chance on board with a bigger wheelbase.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: camel filters on October 12, 2022, 01:32:03 PM
no offense to people above but, how many of y'all complaining about quasi's have bought older models at a discount?
All mine had been the newest drop. All ps stix. Maybe other brands use better ps wood but all the quasis I've had except 1 has crumbled like dried out but weirdly mushy cookies.

I noticed the first Dane model, the justin henry twin tails, and the latest crockett 8.5 have all been BBS. I wonder if they are flirting at doing it all there. I noticed GX recently made the switch completely to bbs.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 12, 2022, 02:26:58 PM
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An UMA board, sadly. I dont know how they do it in states, but Im in Europe, and this one had MADE IN CHINA printed on it. I skated many boards that were made in China, so I didnt really gave a fuck, but it was too clunky, soft, thick, just overal not a great experience. I dont know what I was thinking.
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Bummer, my last few UMAs were BBS (had the sticker)

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Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
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You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great
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Pepper is my current go to and is in no way 'too grippy' as is being implied in that post. Is it grippy? Yes, yes it is.

It's grippy without being sharp (like Mob). Go back to Jessup if you want less grip than Pepper.
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How does grizzly fit into that spectrum?
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I like grizzly and would put it up there with Pepper; I'd still pick pepper though, I like grip with perforations =D Prepper is grippier jessup / less chunky mob; closer to mob-m80 but feels like there's more/larger grit.

I have a woodworking side hustle and I have compared them to high end sandpaper:

Mob is 60 grit
Jessup is 80, Pepper seems to be 80 but better adherence to the backing.
Jessup Ultragrip is 60 grit
Mob M80 is, as you would expect, 80 grit
Grizzly feels like 100

Lower the number the grittier. There are big differences though if you are comparing different pad/paper materials but I compared to nicer cloth-backed sandpaper and swanky German orbital discs.

Personally speaking Mob is too much, Grizzly not enough, the rest are right in that sweet spot.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: FUBAR on October 12, 2022, 05:07:21 PM
I keep meaning to try some Pepper grip on my next deck.
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Post by: Lashes2ashes on October 12, 2022, 08:55:30 PM
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An UMA board, sadly. I dont know how they do it in states, but Im in Europe, and this one had MADE IN CHINA printed on it. I skated many boards that were made in China, so I didnt really gave a fuck, but it was too clunky, soft, thick, just overal not a great experience. I dont know what I was thinking.
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Bummer, my last few UMAs were BBS (had the sticker)

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Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
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You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great
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Pepper is my current go to and is in no way 'too grippy' as is being implied in that post. Is it grippy? Yes, yes it is.

It's grippy without being sharp (like Mob). Go back to Jessup if you want less grip than Pepper.
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How does grizzly fit into that spectrum?
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I like grizzly and would put it up there with Pepper; I'd still pick pepper though, I like grip with perforations =D Prepper is grippier jessup / less chunky mob; closer to mob-m80 but feels like there's more/larger grit.
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I have a woodworking side hustle and I have compared them to high end sandpaper:

Mob is 60 grit
Jessup is 80, Pepper seems to be 80 but better adherence to the backing.
Jessup Ultragrip is 60 grit
Mob M80 is, as you would expect, 80 grit
Grizzly feels like 100

Lower the number the grittier. There are big differences though if you are comparing different pad/paper materials but I compared to nicer cloth-backed sandpaper and swanky German orbital discs.

Personally speaking Mob is too much, Grizzly not enough, the rest are right in that sweet spot.
this sounds pretty legit from my experience, I love pepper, feels like mob to me but I don’t get grip thumb from a fresh sheet and my last five grips from mob all had at least one crease in them when I got them. My ocd goes crazy over griptape lol.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: scab on October 13, 2022, 12:54:54 AM
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ACE 44...
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Interesting. The 44 Classics are my all-time favorite trucks. Care to elaborate what you don't like about them?
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Bought them in a sale out of curiosity.
Tried them a few times and couldn't/didnt want to get used to them. They made my board feel tippy and awkward. Ollies felt low and off. Unstable at higher speeds. I might give them another chance on board with a bigger wheelbase.

Gotcha. The wider wheelbase should definitely help make your board feel more stable overall, at least in my experience. If you haven't totally given up on them yet, you might consider getting the Ace hard bushings. They offer significantly more stability but still turn great.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: shpongle on October 13, 2022, 11:39:33 AM
I spent 90$ At an italian restaurant a week ago with my girlfriend. I’m still not sure if it was worth it. Probably not
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Post by: Murge on October 13, 2022, 01:40:58 PM
I spent 90$ At an italian restaurant a week ago with my girlfriend. I’m still not sure if it was worth it. Probably not

No joke same thing went to a steak house with my girlfriend I wanted to try before COVID.  Her parents was watching the kid so we went for lunch. 2 years of me wondering if it’s good and $93 later appetizer was tight. Steak was pretty whatever.  I feel like after you figure how to grill a steak at home the way you like it most steak houses that I can afford aren’t as good as what I could have done.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: thehogsniper on October 13, 2022, 03:03:02 PM
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I just bought the Emerica Omega in Navy (non G6) and I was really underwhelmed. Synthetic suede all around the shoe, some odd silver accents. I wish I had gotten a pair of the all suede, because that synthetic suede is super floppy.
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Felt the same way about the Gamma. Didn’t expect the synthetic parts and they felt not good at all. Very happy with basically all my other Emerica shoes.
What one do you recommend first? I'm thinking of returning them.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: cucktard on October 13, 2022, 05:03:58 PM
Goddamn Old Bones Compression socks.

They are on sale, and I got a bunch thinking I’d sell them to friends on the cheap and recoup the shipping costs as well, but having them sent to Canada destroyed me with the import fees. Fuck.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Paperclip20 on October 14, 2022, 06:52:15 AM
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An UMA board, sadly. I dont know how they do it in states, but Im in Europe, and this one had MADE IN CHINA printed on it. I skated many boards that were made in China, so I didnt really gave a fuck, but it was too clunky, soft, thick, just overal not a great experience. I dont know what I was thinking.
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Bummer, my last few UMAs were BBS (had the sticker)

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Didn't purchase but I was given a sheet of Pepper grip with a new deck purchase and it's making me want to throw the entire thing away. Theres grippy and then there is grippy to the point where you can't do a single fucking thing cause your feet do not move on the grip.
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You just sold me on the pepper. That sounds great
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Pepper is my current go to and is in no way 'too grippy' as is being implied in that post. Is it grippy? Yes, yes it is.

It's grippy without being sharp (like Mob). Go back to Jessup if you want less grip than Pepper.
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How does grizzly fit into that spectrum?
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I like grizzly and would put it up there with Pepper; I'd still pick pepper though, I like grip with perforations =D Prepper is grippier jessup / less chunky mob; closer to mob-m80 but feels like there's more/larger grit.
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I have a woodworking side hustle and I have compared them to high end sandpaper:

Mob is 60 grit
Jessup is 80, Pepper seems to be 80 but better adherence to the backing.
Jessup Ultragrip is 60 grit
Mob M80 is, as you would expect, 80 grit
Grizzly feels like 100

Lower the number the grittier. There are big differences though if you are comparing different pad/paper materials but I compared to nicer cloth-backed sandpaper and swanky German orbital discs.

Personally speaking Mob is too much, Grizzly not enough, the rest are right in that sweet spot.
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this sounds pretty legit from my experience, I love pepper, feels like mob to me but I don’t get grip thumb from a fresh sheet and my last five grips from mob all had at least one crease in them when I got them. My ocd goes crazy over griptape lol.

Agree on pepper being really good, it feels like slightly grippier Jessup that doesn't lose its grip over time. Applies super easy too.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: xrossings on October 14, 2022, 07:42:36 PM
i bought a copy of colin fiskes boston massacre on ebay that video was pretty shit tbh
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on October 14, 2022, 11:49:14 PM
Loved the Santa Cruz Jake Wooten VX deck I rode a few weeks back - right amount of flex despite the layer inserts. Setup a board I had lying around with a carbon fiber top ply expecting a similar feeling. This one is way too stiff with zero flex, really painful to ride and it hasn't broken in after 4 sessions. I'm giving it a park regular next week.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: pops on October 15, 2022, 12:01:34 AM
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ACE 44...
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Interesting. The 44 Classics are my all-time favorite trucks. Care to elaborate what you don't like about them?
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Bought them in a sale out of curiosity.
Tried them a few times and couldn't/didnt want to get used to them. They made my board feel tippy and awkward. Ollies felt low and off. Unstable at higher speeds. I might give them another chance on board with a bigger wheelbase.

I know they're not for everyone but I would say it took  more than a few times for me to really click with Aces. I skate fast all the time and they dont feel sloppy at all. I would say they work the best with 14.375 to 14.75wb.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: badmanganjaspliff on October 15, 2022, 03:00:29 AM
Last resorts. Still like the way they look but rlly uncomfortable and didn’t work for my skating
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: huggernaut on October 15, 2022, 07:28:37 AM
Loved the Santa Cruz Jake Wooten VX deck I rode a few weeks back - right amount of flex despite the layer inserts. Setup a board I had lying around with a carbon fiber top ply expecting a similar feeling. This one is way too stiff with zero flex, really painful to ride and it hasn't broken in after 4 sessions. I'm giving it a park regular next week.

Which brand was the one you didn’t like?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on October 29, 2022, 12:22:54 AM
Cons one star pro, the old Lunarlon ones. Impossible to wear, they're murdering my pinky toes
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: wheelchair skitch on October 30, 2022, 11:35:27 AM
Got some dunks and thought I'd be cool, but boy are the tongues distractingly puffy. shit looks dumb as fuck looking down. i liked the thin tongues they used to have. Overall the profile used to be more narrow too.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: alraunen on October 30, 2022, 01:31:26 PM
Miles Griptape, bought some sheets on sale thinking that will be a mix between Jessup and MOB but I was wrong. Definitely is closer to Jessup

I'm not hating it but I really regret not buying MOB, it also is wearing down really fast.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Scottboarding on October 30, 2022, 01:47:41 PM
Miles Griptape, bought some sheets on sale thinking that will be a mix between Jessup and MOB but I was wrong. Definitely is closer to Jessup

I'm not hating it but I really regret not buying MOB, it also is wearing down really fast.
Pepper is the only non-mob griptape I’ve ever liked. Less grippy than Mob but holds its grip better than Jessup which is cool.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: alraunen on October 30, 2022, 01:59:49 PM
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Miles Griptape, bought some sheets on sale thinking that will be a mix between Jessup and MOB but I was wrong. Definitely is closer to Jessup

I'm not hating it but I really regret not buying MOB, it also is wearing down really fast.
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Pepper is the only non-mob griptape I’ve ever liked. Less grippy than Mob but holds its grip better than Jessup which is cool.

Thanks for the info, would try it for sure.

I think that the extra 1/2 inch is a really good idea. I'm really tired of cutting 9" griptape to fit on a 9" board. Most of the shops doesn't carry wider griptape.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: huggernaut on October 30, 2022, 10:39:02 PM
Nfg bushings.

Softer than expected and “stick” pretty bad.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ridethegutter on October 31, 2022, 02:16:50 AM
Ace af1 55’s. I want to like these trucks. The carve is amazing. They just don’t feel right no matter what board I put them on.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DeepSpace9mm on October 31, 2022, 09:08:03 AM
Ace af1 55’s. I want to like these trucks. The carve is amazing. They just don’t feel right no matter what board I put them on.

What doesn’t feel right to you?

Have you experimented with wheels of a different diameter and/or risers?

I’ve found that I enjoy Aces more with 55+mm wheels, 1/8th” risers, and on a deck thats got a wheelbase longer than 14.25”.

The added height, and slight change to the pop angle makes Aces feel much better for me even with the little bit of added weight.



Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TastyBurrito on October 31, 2022, 09:20:24 AM
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Ace af1 55’s. I want to like these trucks. The carve is amazing. They just don’t feel right no matter what board I put them on.
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What doesn’t feel right to you?

Have you experimented with wheels of a different diameter and/or risers?

I’ve found that I enjoy Aces more with 55+mm wheels, 1/8th” risers, and on a deck thats got a wheelbase longer than 14.25”.

The added height, and slight change to the pop angle makes Aces feel much better for me even with the little bit of added weight.

This. Indy's are great, but with my transition board, they're so low profile that I get insane wheelbite. Even with risers.

With Ace's, I can run the same board and wheels and not bite as much.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DeepSpace9mm on October 31, 2022, 09:23:11 AM
8.75 Quasi deck.

It started out flexy and got worse fast. Short tail, flat, soggy, flexy and razor tailed quickly. I swapped it out fast.

I’d blame it on the fact it’s a PS Stix deck but I have a Strangelove deck from PS Stix that feels great.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ridethegutter on October 31, 2022, 12:53:34 PM
I feel like I have to exert more energy just to ollie onto a ledge with af1’s. Crooks feel like crap. The lock-in on transition coping feels off.


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Ace af1 55’s. I want to like these trucks. The carve is amazing. They just don’t feel right no matter what board I put them on.
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What doesn’t feel right to you?

Have you experimented with wheels of a different diameter and/or risers?

I’ve found that I enjoy Aces more with 55+mm wheels, 1/8th” risers, and on a deck thats got a wheelbase longer than 14.25”.

The added height, and slight change to the pop angle makes Aces feel much better for me even with the little bit of added weight.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: camel filters on October 31, 2022, 03:18:06 PM
I feel like I have to exert more energy just to ollie onto a ledge with af1’s. Crooks feel like crap. The lock-in on transition coping feels off.


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Ace af1 55’s. I want to like these trucks. The carve is amazing. They just don’t feel right no matter what board I put them on.
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What doesn’t feel right to you?

Have you experimented with wheels of a different diameter and/or risers?

I’ve found that I enjoy Aces more with 55+mm wheels, 1/8th” risers, and on a deck thats got a wheelbase longer than 14.25”.

The added height, and slight change to the pop angle makes Aces feel much better for me even with the little bit of added weight.
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I tend to only like aces on steep decks. The steep kicks balances out the loose dull feeling pop I usually experience with aces for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IpathCats on November 01, 2022, 09:47:53 AM
Honestly, Dunks.

I've been skating Jordan 1 mids/highs almost exclusively for a while and saw a pair of the fausts for retail in my size so i got them. I wore them around for a while to break in like i do with all my shoes. I even took some extra time to do so with these because they are so bulky.

After my first few sessions in them I much prefer the Jordan 1. Dunks feel like boots comparatively, way less boardfeel and flexibility. The toebox doesnt work with my foot shape as well either.

I think the eyelets and placement of them are a bit better than 1's though.

It's weird to me that the shoe "designed for skateboarding" could be so much harder to skateboard in. I know a lot of this is just my subjective opinion, but i feel like the lack of boardfeel and super stiffness are two pretty objective flaws. And generally speaking I value those things less than most people, I like hightop cupsoles. I'm not out here skating last resorts or anything slim and flimsy like that.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 01, 2022, 11:56:18 AM
I mean, it was a shoe designed for skateboarding in like, 2003? It hasn't really been substantially updated since then except for the insole. Maybe it doesn't have to be for some people and they like it. In cutaway pics I see of it it doesn't look that thick and midsole isn't super massive by any means. Maybe it is the materials used that give you that feeling?

I had some Dunk Lows last year that I liked the performance of. I sold them because I can't reliably get them. I didn't like the tongue or heel collar area thickness of them, but they did feel a bit more flexible. I think my main gripe is that for $120+ I expect a bit more from a shoe myself. I see that Tiagos are $100-$110, but they have more support, more effective padding, and better board feel for me. People love Emerica G6, which are now $90-$100 but Emerica has put effort into their designs in the last 2 decades even when people get harsh on them.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IpathCats on November 01, 2022, 12:13:28 PM
I mean, it was a shoe designed for skateboarding in like, 2003? It hasn't really been substantially updated since then except for the insole. Maybe it doesn't have to be for some people and they like it. In cutaway pics I see of it it doesn't look that thick and midsole isn't super massive by any means. Maybe it is the materials used that give you that feeling?

I had some Dunk Lows last year that I liked the performance of. I sold them because I can't reliably get them. I didn't like the tongue or heel collar area thickness of them, but they did feel a bit more flexible. I think my main gripe is that for $120+ I expect a bit more from a shoe myself. I see that Tiagos are $100-$110, but they have more support, more effective padding, and better board feel for me. People love Emerica G6, which are now $90-$100 but Emerica has put effort into their designs in the last 2 decades even when people get harsh on them.

The jordan 1 was designed for basketball in like 1984 and hasnt been substantially updated since then either.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fartknocker415 on November 01, 2022, 12:21:47 PM
And nobody rocks the Jordan 1 in an NBA game so whats your point
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Fifty8mm on November 01, 2022, 09:51:14 PM
Palace 775 deck.
I used to like em but got so used to 7.5 flat as fuck.
Nothing more comfy than a flat board.
And some regular non sb dunks. Shit shoes compared to sbs.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Maccat on November 02, 2022, 02:39:09 AM
Last resorts. Still like the way they look but rlly uncomfortable and didn’t work for my skating
First week in mine sucked, but got better.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Maccat on November 02, 2022, 02:55:06 AM
I’m sure many have said this but the Indy red aftermarket bushings.

Stopped by Uprise, bought a pack and they suck. I suck too because I knew this prior but had a good set or two in the past.

Ended up putting the stock oranges in and everything is everything.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IpathCats on November 02, 2022, 06:03:30 AM
And nobody rocks the Jordan 1 in an NBA game so whats your point

I referenced the design/date because lebowski referenced it first, i was making a comparison to show how dated a design is or what the design was intended for doesnt necessarily dictate how good the shoe is to skate. Because despite this, 1's skate better than dunks.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Lessfillingtastegreat on November 02, 2022, 06:33:47 AM
I bought 5 Boards off FA for 120$ shipped. Which is a great deal but I already have 11 boards in the quiver. 

I switch from Nike blazer to vans crocket hi.   Love the Crockett but have had a foot injury ever since switching.  I blame it on the shoes and landing primo.  Hoping to skate this weekend finally.

I have five pairs of Crocketts. Not a fan of pop Cush
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IpathCats on November 02, 2022, 06:38:52 AM
I bought 5 Boards off FA for 120$ shipped. Which is a great deal but I already have 11 boards in the quiver. 

I switch from Nike blazer to vans crocket hi.   Love the Crockett but have had a foot injury ever since switching.  I blame it on the shoes and landing primo.  Hoping to skate this weekend finally.

I have five pairs of Crocketts. Not a fan of pop Cush

Before the dunks, the crocketts were def the last shoe purchase i regretted.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: devils acrobat on November 02, 2022, 06:45:12 AM
Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on November 02, 2022, 07:26:26 AM
Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.

Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: devils acrobat on November 02, 2022, 07:35:57 AM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.

Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on November 02, 2022, 07:50:09 AM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
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Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.

If you got a pic of the top ply stick that would help, I saw on the Woodshop thread Studio is by Control, which has mixed reviews. Last one I rode was decent, felt thicker than a BBS, stiff but still didn't have the snap of a BBS.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: burner on November 02, 2022, 08:45:38 AM
8.75 Quasi deck.

It started out flexy and got worse fast. Short tail, flat, soggy, flexy and razor tailed quickly. I swapped it out fast.

I’d blame it on the fact it’s a PS Stix deck but I have a Strangelove deck from PS Stix that feels great.

Dang, that’s my favourite shape in my quiver - I love it because it’s light (for a 8.75), flexy, short tail (6.7), 14.5 WB, and mellow. And it’s lasted me months (i skate about an hr a day). When I set up a 8.5+ BBS it just feels like an unresponsive stiff brick, but yeah I guess it’s what you’re used to, and if you’re coming from BBS they are really different and throw you off. Sorry, guess I’m just another PS apologist.

Last purchase I regretted was some f4 97, for street/sidewalk, just didn’t work out for me, too bumpy and slow for my crusty streets, my fault really. Switched out for 95 rictas, much better, and just stick to f4 101 for smooth ground.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: devils acrobat on November 02, 2022, 09:50:04 AM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
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Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.
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If you got a pic of the top ply stick that would help, I saw on the Woodshop thread Studio is by Control, which has mixed reviews. Last one I rode was decent, felt thicker than a BBS, stiff but still didn't have the snap of a BBS.

Pic is tricky as the board is all black, dipped. There is a sticker on the wrap that reads 'made in canada'. And in the middle of the 4 holes on the nose side there is a number embossed, in my case a 6. You can see some pics in the link

http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard (http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard)

Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: DCLOVE on November 02, 2022, 11:03:58 AM
Wore my telefords yesterday and I guess I don’t fully regret buying them but the whole time I was thinking I wish these were just dunks.
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Post by: TwisT on November 02, 2022, 11:24:18 AM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
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Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.
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If you got a pic of the top ply stick that would help, I saw on the Woodshop thread Studio is by Control, which has mixed reviews. Last one I rode was decent, felt thicker than a BBS, stiff but still didn't have the snap of a BBS.
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Pic is tricky as the board is all black, dipped. There is a sticker on the wrap that reads 'made in canada'. And in the middle of the 4 holes on the nose side there is a number embossed, in my case a 6. You can see some pics in the link

http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard (http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard)

maple leaf sticker and the inch tall number on the top ply are control
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: IpathCats on November 02, 2022, 11:29:28 AM
Wore my telefords yesterday and I guess I don’t fully regret buying them but the whole time I was thinking I wish these were just dunks.

Or better yet OG telfords.
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Post by: devils acrobat on November 02, 2022, 12:48:44 PM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
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Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.
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If you got a pic of the top ply stick that would help, I saw on the Woodshop thread Studio is by Control, which has mixed reviews. Last one I rode was decent, felt thicker than a BBS, stiff but still didn't have the snap of a BBS.
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Pic is tricky as the board is all black, dipped. There is a sticker on the wrap that reads 'made in canada'. And in the middle of the 4 holes on the nose side there is a number embossed, in my case a 6. You can see some pics in the link

http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard (http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard)
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maple leaf sticker and the inch tall number on the top ply are control

I dont want too be pedantic but there is no maple leaf sticker on top

http://ibb.co/gjprpJM (http://ibb.co/gjprpJM)
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TwisT on November 02, 2022, 01:06:52 PM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
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Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.
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If you got a pic of the top ply stick that would help, I saw on the Woodshop thread Studio is by Control, which has mixed reviews. Last one I rode was decent, felt thicker than a BBS, stiff but still didn't have the snap of a BBS.
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Pic is tricky as the board is all black, dipped. There is a sticker on the wrap that reads 'made in canada'. And in the middle of the 4 holes on the nose side there is a number embossed, in my case a 6. You can see some pics in the link

http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard (http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard)
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maple leaf sticker and the inch tall number on the top ply are control
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I dont want too be pedantic but there is no maple leaf sticker on top

http://ibb.co/gjprpJM (http://ibb.co/gjprpJM)

not pedantic at all dude,

just moves it back to the unconfirmed category, there are other woodshops in canada after all
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on November 02, 2022, 06:43:42 PM
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Bought 3 studio boards on a dirt cheap deal (junkyard, euro sale thread) thinking that even if they are less good than bbs I can set up a new one early and have a fresh deck again. Turns out they already feel dead after 5 sessions and I have to change constantly now. Lesson learned, looking forward to the good ol' dlx boards again.
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Clutch wood? Was tempted to pick up some Clutch decks on clearance but I can't recall the last time I rode 1.

I've seen a couple of brands (Magenta, Skate Mental, Traffic) trying to clear old stock of their Clutch boards from late 2021. I wonder if the retailer know these boards aren't as good as the regular stock, hence the prices.
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Yeah, I was told it was clutch wood. You are probably spot on suspecting that retailers want to get rid of them for cheap prices. Maybe I got unlucky but it is still not worth it in my experience.
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If you got a pic of the top ply stick that would help, I saw on the Woodshop thread Studio is by Control, which has mixed reviews. Last one I rode was decent, felt thicker than a BBS, stiff but still didn't have the snap of a BBS.
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Pic is tricky as the board is all black, dipped. There is a sticker on the wrap that reads 'made in canada'. And in the middle of the 4 holes on the nose side there is a number embossed, in my case a 6. You can see some pics in the link

http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard (http://studioskateboards.com/products/weinstein-dark-flowers-skateboard)
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maple leaf sticker and the inch tall number on the top ply are control
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I dont want too be pedantic but there is no maple leaf sticker on top

http://ibb.co/gjprpJM (http://ibb.co/gjprpJM)
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not pedantic at all dude,

just moves it back to the unconfirmed category, there are other woodshops in canada after all

I thought Control was the main one, which other ones are there?

My rule of thumb when it comes to brands listing where their boards are from:
1) Made in Canada = Control
2) Made in Mexico = Clutch / PS Stix
3) Made in USA / Made by Generator = BBS / Generator

Clutch sticker and top marking
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Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on June 25, 2023, 11:16:57 PM
I wasn't crazy about a S2 shape from Sour but something that I really regret is trying Jessup again.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 26, 2023, 09:51:24 AM
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And nobody rocks the Jordan 1 in an NBA game so whats your point
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I referenced the design/date because lebowski referenced it first, i was making a comparison to show how dated a design is or what the design was intended for doesnt necessarily dictate how good the shoe is to skate. Because despite this, 1's skate better than dunks.

Yah, both are technically super dated, which is my point. They're a lifestyle/aesthetics oriented shoe with little thought to performance. Their basic design (thin cupsole with modest midsole and thin insole) is found in basically any cupsole shoe (looking at you, Reebok Club C) and the only reason people care about them is because of the hype cycle that they have been part of since like 2005/2006 when they started doing limited releases.

I see your point about skate quality and I won't dispute that. I have skated and liked Jordan 1's that I get used for cheap. I don't think either shoe are worth their full price for skating compared to most modern cups that are not made by Lakai or some Sole Tech companies.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Easy Slider on June 26, 2023, 10:58:19 AM
Should have done my homework and found out Ace Classics don‘t grind before copping them.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 26, 2023, 11:11:49 AM
Should have done my homework and found out Ace Classics don‘t grind before copping them.

Different strokes I think. I got back in skating ventures so the aces grind considerably better to me. Not quite Indy level but I’ve found that they turn the best of the three and the grind is solidly in the middle.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: ish_wav on June 26, 2023, 11:15:47 AM
I’m about to close on a house. So probably that
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: boneless900 on June 26, 2023, 11:31:31 AM
Snagged a shaped vision board from my local bc I wanted to try an old school deck, but I didn't have the skate history knowledge at the time to know gator's a real bad dude. I ended up with the Gator 2 since I liked the colors :(

The deck also has a bunch of holes bc I messed up mounting a tail bone and rails as well as drilled some new wheelbases. It's paired with the hollow ace bolts and powell dragons so make of that what you will  :-X
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: beandemon on June 26, 2023, 12:19:56 PM
It’s a shame Gator sucks because my feeble mind finds the geometric pattern reassuring and dependable. Also old enough that my first reaction to that graphic is jump ramps and childhood friends.

Bought a 12” pig that’s proving un-skatable, even as a fat-old-dude novelty setup.

Edit: realized my dumb ass put a 1/2” riser up front and an 1/8” in back. I’ll try it at 1/2” all around and see if it helps.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Easy Slider on June 26, 2023, 12:46:42 PM
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Should have done my homework and found out Ace Classics don‘t grind before copping them.
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Different strokes I think. I got back in skating ventures so the aces grind considerably better to me. Not quite Indy level but I’ve found that they turn the best of the three and the grind is solidly in the middle.

Note to self: Don‘t buy Ventures.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rosemaryBB on June 26, 2023, 01:53:53 PM
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Should have done my homework and found out Ace Classics don‘t grind before copping them.
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Different strokes I think. I got back in skating ventures so the aces grind considerably better to me. Not quite Indy level but I’ve found that they turn the best of the three and the grind is solidly in the middle.
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Note to self: Don‘t buy Ventures.

I don’t understand the “blank trucks don’t grind” thing, I’ve skated Thunders, Ventures, Indy’s, Aces, and Films kind of completely interchangeably over the last five years and basically don’t notice a difference at all, or at the most adapt to the differences pretty much immediately
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 26, 2023, 04:50:07 PM
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Should have done my homework and found out Ace Classics don‘t grind before copping them.
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Different strokes I think. I got back in skating ventures so the aces grind considerably better to me. Not quite Indy level but I’ve found that they turn the best of the three and the grind is solidly in the middle.
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Note to self: Don‘t buy Ventures.
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I don’t understand the “blank trucks don’t grind” thing, I’ve skated Thunders, Ventures, Indy’s, Aces, and Films kind of completely interchangeably over the last five years and basically don’t notice a difference at all, or at the most adapt to the differences pretty much immediately

I think it’s just a matter of what you’re doing. Ventures grind pretty hard. I like them on painted/waxed curbs because chunky concrete is gonna be a hard grind no matter what. I had a set of Indy’s I was hitting slappies with and while I hung up less, they were definitely getting thrashed about twice as fast as my Vs
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 26, 2023, 06:47:54 PM
I've never heard of anyone claiming a Venture lasts longer on chunky stuff than an Indy it's usually the opposite.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 26, 2023, 06:55:22 PM
I've never heard of anyone claiming a Venture lasts longer on chunky stuff than an Indy it's usually the opposite.

I dunno if it’s because all my Indys are hollow or my technique is different between trucks or what. Likely that I’m insane.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on June 26, 2023, 09:32:34 PM
I grabbed some shop decks in an online sale a while back 8.63 x 14.75. And they turned out to be clutch wood.

Gross. Gave them joints away at the park
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: rocklobster on June 26, 2023, 09:57:24 PM
I grabbed some shop decks in an online sale a while back 8.63 x 14.75. And they turned out to be clutch wood.

Gross. Gave them joints away at the park

Why did you give up on Clutch? Too stiff and tapered?
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: moonordie on June 26, 2023, 10:33:11 PM
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Should have done my homework and found out Ace Classics don‘t grind before copping them.
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Different strokes I think. I got back in skating ventures so the aces grind considerably better to me. Not quite Indy level but I’ve found that they turn the best of the three and the grind is solidly in the middle.
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Note to self: Don‘t buy Ventures.
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I don’t understand the “blank trucks don’t grind” thing, I’ve skated Thunders, Ventures, Indy’s, Aces, and Films kind of completely interchangeably over the last five years and basically don’t notice a difference at all, or at the most adapt to the differences pretty much immediately
I don't remember any significant difference bit for sure Films grind is super weird and slow. Didn't worked for me.
Title: Re: Last purchase you regretted
Post by: Ok on June 26, 2023, 10:37:31 PM
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8.75 Quasi deck.

It started out flexy and got worse fast. Short tail, flat, soggy, flexy and razor tailed quickly. I swapped it out fast.

I’d blame it on the fact it’s a PS Stix deck but I have a Strangelove deck from PS Stix that feels great.
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Dang, that’s my favourite shape in my quiver - I love it because it’s light (for a 8.75), flexy, short tail (6.7), 14.5 WB, and mellow. And it’s lasted me months (i skate about an hr a day). When I set up a 8.5+ BBS it just feels like an unresponsive stiff brick, but yeah I guess it’s what you’re used to, and if you’re coming from BBS they are really different and throw you off. Sorry, guess I’m just another PS apologist.

Last purchase I regretted was some f4 97, for street/sidewalk, just didn’t work out for me, too bumpy and slow for my crusty streets, my fault really. Switched out for 95 rictas, much better, and just stick to f4 101 for smooth ground.



very accurate