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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: 411bandit on June 03, 2020, 12:08:20 PM
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After buying venture lows I setup a old Ollie Todd Palace deck on them with 50m 101 f4s and it's the most fun I've had in ages. All flip tricks are a dream, most ledge tricks too.
As we all know boards this size were common place but the current trend is larger decks. I'm still gonna ride an 8-8.25 on my Indy 139s. But I'm obsessed with this deck at the moment.
My fear is that when this deck goes. Finding a quality deck (generator preferably or PS) that is so thin and has such small WB is gonna be hard. No one does decks like this unless they are PP decks. Anyone know brands producing quality decks this size at the moment?
Width 7.75”
Length 31.25”
Wheelbase 13.8
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Toy Machine American Monster is:
Width - 7.75
Length - 31.5
Nose - 6.875
Tail - 6.5
Wheelbase - 14
Mellow Concave
Plan B has a few similar sizes.
DGK Shanahan has a 7.75
TOA occasionally has some 7.75s
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Palace decks are dsm most of enjoi, almost, blind 7.75 are the pretty much the same deck (steep kick mellow concave)
As the olly Todd I have had all of the above in the last six months
Palace makes 7.75 team boards too
I sold an olly Todd 7.75 last week and I'm quite familiar with that shape
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Palace decks are dsm most of enjoi, almost, blind 7.75 are the pretty much the same deck (steep kick mellow concave)
As the olly Todd I have had all of the above in the last six months
Palace makes 7.75 team boards too
I sold an olly Todd 7.75 last week and I'm quite familiar with that shape
Amazing cheers
*Breaths sigh of relief.
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After buying venture lows I setup a old Ollie Todd Palace deck on them with 50m 101 f4s and it's the most fun I've had in ages. All flip tricks are a dream, most ledge tricks too.
As we all know boards this size were common place but the current trend is larger decks. I'm still gonna ride an 8-8.25 on my Indy 139s. But I'm obsessed with this deck at the moment.
My fear is that when this deck goes. Finding a quality deck (generator preferably or PS) that is so thin and has such small WB is gonna be hard. No one does decks like this unless they are PP decks. Anyone know brands producing quality decks this size at the moment?
Width 7.75”
Length 31.25”
Wheelbase 13.8
Blind - https://skateparkoftampa.com/pharmacy/p.aspx?ID=84036&CID=220
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Baker makes 7.75s also 7.75 isn't that small it looks pretty normal riding one
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Toy Machine American Monster is:
Width - 7.75
Length - 31.5
Nose - 6.875
Tail - 6.5
Wheelbase - 14
Mellow Concave
Plan B has a few similar sizes.
DGK Shanahan has a 7.75
TOA occasionally has some 7.75s
Also a Vaughn 7.75".
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TOA occasionally has some 7.75s
Yes. If you buy directly from the TOA website, you can sometimes get a deck of your choice in multiple size options, including 7.75 & 7.875
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if you’re looking for under 14” wheelbase, and under 31.5, all dwindle, Crailtap, theories brands, mini Logo, alien + habitat, have several options for 7.5-7.875.
If you’re willing to go up to 14, you can skate pretty much any other board under 8. Personally I’m probably going to buy a politic 7.75 x 31.75 x 14 on south central wood soon
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Palace decks are dsm most of enjoi, almost, blind 7.75 are the pretty much the same deck (steep kick mellow concave)
As the olly Todd I have had all of the above in the last six months
Palace makes 7.75 team boards too
I sold an olly Todd 7.75 last week and I'm quite familiar with that shape
Amazing cheers
*Breaths sigh of relief.
I skated these two and several similar last year/early this year one is a daewon almost
the other is probably a mickey papa or tj Rogers or something gross.. but the R7 boards are quite nice
rustoleum is a great product
(https://i.ibb.co/2PT1mVc/20200404-133809.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XpqrN0F)
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Palace decks are dsm most of enjoi, almost, blind 7.75 are the pretty much the same deck (steep kick mellow concave)
As the olly Todd I have had all of the above in the last six months
Palace makes 7.75 team boards too
I sold an olly Todd 7.75 last week and I'm quite familiar with that shape
Amazing cheers
*Breaths sigh of relief.
I skated these two and several similar last year/early this year one is a daewon almost
the other is probably a mickey papa or tj Rogers or something gross.. but the R7 boards are quite nice
rustoleum is a great product
(https://i.ibb.co/2PT1mVc/20200404-133809.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XpqrN0F)
Which do you use? I've a deck or two I just don't want to loot at ;P
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Wow Rust-Oleum.... Canned magic for skateboarders.
Great idea spraying them. I don't want to be seen skating a blind board in public.
Hopefully we will go full circle again, trend wise and all brands start making these sizes again.
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if you’re looking for under 14” wheelbase, and under 31.5, all dwindle, Crailtap, theories brands, mini Logo, alien + habitat, have several options for 7.5-7.875.
If you’re willing to go up to 14, you can skate pretty much any other board under 8. Personally I’m probably going to buy a politic 7.75 x 31.75 x 14 on south central wood soon
If you're planning to order online and you're east coast I'd recommend hitting up Damon at Library skate shop. He's one of the politic guys and he's cool as hell so he can answer any questions you might have about their stuff. He also sometimes does smaller politic completes with ventures and good wheels for like $90 if anyone wants a full retro setup to practice their illusion and varial flips.
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Art Hellman recommended Rustoleum ultra cover 2x paint and primer
and I've been using it ever since..
I probably wouldn't bother using anything else it's that good haha
Yeah but for a quick cover you want a paint and primer in one.. much better for this sort of thing than regular spray paint
This is not paid advertising :-*
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Wow Rust-Oleum.... Canned magic for skateboarders.
Great idea spraying them. I don't want to be seen skating a blind board in public.
Hopefully we will go full circle again, trend wise and all brands start making these sizes again.
For real. I ONLY skate the Anti Hero green eagle 7.81. I'd like to actually go down a notch but I don't like many of the companies that are making smaller. I missed out on a Traffic 7.63 and I regret that every day!
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TOA occasionally has some 7.75s
Anyone know what the concave is like on the theories 7.875?
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I ordered a Primitive 7.6 and an Element 7.75 last week, neither were pricepoint but unfortunately they were purchased direct instead of through a shop. I couldn't find sub 8" boards on shop sites that weren't shop decks.
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Darkroom Inc Thief of Ducks (https://drkrminc.com/products/thief-of-ducks-skateboard-deck)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0070/8647/3275/products/thief_of_ducks_web_1024x1024.png?v=1592240109)
7.75" wide
14" wheelbase
6.45" tail
6.675" nose
31.5" length
Pressed by PS Stix
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Grabbed a creature 7.25 and love it. Hard to find 7.25s that arent kids completes. This I'd the closest thing I can find tons small deck thread
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Grabbed a creature 7.25 and love it. Hard to find 7.25s that arent kids completes. This I'd the closest thing I can find tons small deck thread
what do you like about it
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I haven’t gotten to see any small shapes in hand, since before the pandemic: most shops didn’t have small boards out, when they were open.
What’s odd, and reminding me to go back to boards in this general size range, is that pretty much any 7.75 works, for me.
Looking forward to seeing more options posted here.
Some of my favorite smaller boards I’ve had recently are: 7.75 Ishod, 7.5 jovontae (this starts feeling too small), some 7.8 HiTeks, and just some 7.75 shop decks from the 35ths.
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7.5X31 from Karl Watson
https://www.myfirstskateboardthebook.com/book/my-first-skateboard-deck
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https://socalskateshop.com/Prime-Wood-LA-U5-Blank-P18-Skateboard-Deck-Blue-Stain-75x31.html#!?cc_decks=107131&c=cc_grip-tape
Deck Specs:
Width: 7.5"
Length: 31"
Wheelbase: 13.875"
Nose: 6.5"
Tail: 6.25"
Prime makes nice stuff.
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They’re not exactly normal popsicles but freestyle decks come in double kick and are all like 7.5-7.75 and made of quality wood.
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Grabbed a creature 7.25 and love it. Hard to find 7.25s that arent kids completes. This I'd the closest thing I can find tons small deck thread
How easy they flip. I could never 360 flip on 7.75 but on the 7.25 I can land a few
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Grabbed a creature 7.25 and love it. Hard to find 7.25s that arent kids completes. This I'd the closest thing I can find tons small deck thread
How easy they flip. I could never 360 flip on 7.75 but on the 7.25 I can land a few
Could you link me to a 7.25. can't find one.
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https://socalskateshop.com/Prime-Wood-LA-U5-Blank-P18-Skateboard-Deck-Blue-Stain-75x31.html#!?cc_decks=107131&c=cc_grip-tape
Deck Specs:
Width: 7.5"
Length: 31"
Wheelbase: 13.875"
Nose: 6.5"
Tail: 6.25"
Prime makes nice stuff.
May have to p33p this one
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https://socalskateshop.com/Prime-Wood-LA-U5-Blank-P18-Skateboard-Deck-Blue-Stain-75x31.html#!?cc_decks=107131&c=cc_grip-tape
Deck Specs:
Width: 7.5"
Length: 31"
Wheelbase: 13.875"
Nose: 6.5"
Tail: 6.25"
Prime makes nice stuff.
May have to p33p this one
Link is down fucking hell
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Seeing that. That is disappointing. Mini Logo used to do this size, now all the 7.5's seem to be 28 inches long
Well I looked, seems like the max length is 30.70. That, mentally, would mess with me. 7.5 x 31 or 31.13 or 31.25, is where its at!
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Seeing that. That is disappointing. Mini Logo used to do this size, now all the 7.5's seem to be 28 inches long
Well I looked, seems like the max length is 30.70. That, mentally, would mess with me. 7.5 x 31 or 31.13 or 31.25, is where its at!
31” is honestly a little short, and I’m short, with shorter legs. I remember a Clyde 23 deck that was 30.5” (I think) and I was at peak muska-flip/‘hardflip’ throwing stage, it was cool for that, but broke after I wilsoned myself many times.
31.25”-31.5” is ideal, but I’d be cool with some narrower, longer boards. In my weekly reviewing of the Keenan switch flip, his board looks decently long, long ish tail/nose, flat, ideal.
I’m gonna wait for some small company (hopefully) to drop a 7.8 ish board. My last few 7.75s/7.8s I used 8” trucks, and I think 5.0 is where it’s at.
To the folks who threw out freestyle decks: no. 7.75 is a really functional size, some of the most ‘iconic’ shit from the 90s is on that size board. I get that current fashion dictates a larger size, all good.
7.25” isn’t a skateboard, for adults. Much like the freestyle deck hate, this probably seems arbitrary, but even at my peak board specificity, sub 7.4 (that one kalis/wenning, and there was maybe a menace ams deck that I didn’t get but wanted) was out. Now 7.5s are fun for a moment, but feel less functional. ‘But Louie rides a 7.37x30”!’ Exactly, dont.
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https://orchardshop.com/collections/skateboard-decks/products/politic-deck-wheelhead-sp20-7-6
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Darkroom Inc Thief of Ducks (https://drkrminc.com/products/thief-of-ducks-skateboard-deck)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0070/8647/3275/products/thief_of_ducks_web_1024x1024.png?v=1592240109)
7.75" wide
14" wheelbase
6.45" tail
6.675" nose
31.5" length
Pressed by PS Stix
I need this
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Seeing that. That is disappointing. Mini Logo used to do this size, now all the 7.5's seem to be 28 inches long
Well I looked, seems like the max length is 30.70. That, mentally, would mess with me. 7.5 x 31 or 31.13 or 31.25, is where its at!
31” is honestly a little short, and I’m short, with shorter legs. I remember a Clyde 23 deck that was 30.5” (I think) and I was at peak muska-flip/‘hardflip’ throwing stage, it was cool for that, but broke after I wilsoned myself many times.
31.25”-31.5” is ideal, but I’d be cool with some narrower, longer boards. In my weekly reviewing of the Keenan switch flip, his board looks decently long, long ish tail/nose, flat, ideal.
I’m gonna wait for some small company (hopefully) to drop a 7.8 ish board. My last few 7.75s/7.8s I used 8” trucks, and I think 5.0 is where it’s at.
To the folks who threw out freestyle decks: no. 7.75 is a really functional size, some of the most ‘iconic’ shit from the 90s is on that size board. I get that current fashion dictates a larger size, all good.
7.25” isn’t a skateboard, for adults. Much like the freestyle deck hate, this probably seems arbitrary, but even at my peak board specificity, sub 7.4 (that one kalis/wenning, and there was maybe a menace ams deck that I didn’t get but wanted) was out. Now 7.5s are fun for a moment, but feel less functional. ‘But Louie rides a 7.37x30”!’ Exactly, dont.
I skated mostly 7.625 (or 7.63) x 31.25 or 31.5 for most of a decade. It actually started by getting a "wrong board" I ordered of the internet. When Habitat was brand new, I ordered a Kerry Getz (believe 7.75) but they sent me a Tim O'Connor that was 7.625. I was pissed for a day but they weren't going to exchange it. So I set up my Venture 5.0 lows on it, and went out. Not sure if it was mental or not, but the drop down to 7.625 from 7.75, I skated so good on that board. Loved it. Minus a few 7.5's, I skated 7.625/7.63 for around 10 years straight. A bunch of Alien boards in that size. I kept one thrashed one, just solely to keep that size/shape in mind always. I moved up to 7.75 in 2011 I think. I've mostly rode those AH green eagle 7.81's since. Dabbled in 8-8.25 just to see what the rage is about but I just started being honest with myself this past year as far as "I just don't like these size boards". I had one of those Kalis 7.4s also, was small and mine chipped big time from the beginning.
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Grabbed a creature 7.25 and love it. Hard to find 7.25s that arent kids completes. This I'd the closest thing I can find tons small deck thread
How easy they flip. I could never 360 flip on 7.75 but on the 7.25 I can land a few
Could you link me to a 7.25. can't find one.
https://feetfirstnj.com/products/creature-vampire-complete-skateboard-7-25-black-grey-green?variant=32276893859919¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic
Theres a different ine. I had the one that just said creature on the bottom. Grabbed a ton of blanks before covid too but already been through 3
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Dwindle just released a reissue of the Eric koston 101 deck with buddha sippin on some slurpee, 7.625 with a 14.125” wheelbase. Love that board
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Seeing that. That is disappointing. Mini Logo used to do this size, now all the 7.5's seem to be 28 inches long
Well I looked, seems like the max length is 30.70. That, mentally, would mess with me. 7.5 x 31 or 31.13 or 31.25, is where its at!
31” is honestly a little short, and I’m short, with shorter legs. I remember a Clyde 23 deck that was 30.5” (I think) and I was at peak muska-flip/‘hardflip’ throwing stage, it was cool for that, but broke after I wilsoned myself many times.
31.25”-31.5” is ideal, but I’d be cool with some narrower, longer boards. In my weekly reviewing of the Keenan switch flip, his board looks decently long, long ish tail/nose, flat, ideal.
I’m gonna wait for some small company (hopefully) to drop a 7.8 ish board. My last few 7.75s/7.8s I used 8” trucks, and I think 5.0 is where it’s at.
To the folks who threw out freestyle decks: no. 7.75 is a really functional size, some of the most ‘iconic’ shit from the 90s is on that size board. I get that current fashion dictates a larger size, all good.
7.25” isn’t a skateboard, for adults. Much like the freestyle deck hate, this probably seems arbitrary, but even at my peak board specificity, sub 7.4 (that one kalis/wenning, and there was maybe a menace ams deck that I didn’t get but wanted) was out. Now 7.5s are fun for a moment, but feel less functional. ‘But Louie rides a 7.37x30”!’ Exactly, dont.
I skated mostly 7.625 (or 7.63) x 31.25 or 31.5 for most of a decade. It actually started by getting a "wrong board" I ordered of the internet. When Habitat was brand new, I ordered a Kerry Getz (believe 7.75) but they sent me a Tim O'Connor that was 7.625. I was pissed for a day but they weren't going to exchange it. So I set up my Venture 5.0 lows on it, and went out. Not sure if it was mental or not, but the drop down to 7.625 from 7.75, I skated so good on that board. Loved it. Minus a few 7.5's, I skated 7.625/7.63 for around 10 years straight. A bunch of Alien boards in that size. I kept one thrashed one, just solely to keep that size/shape in mind always. I moved up to 7.75 in 2011 I think. I've mostly rode those AH green eagle 7.81's since. Dabbled in 8-8.25 just to see what the rage is about but I just started being honest with myself this past year as far as "I just don't like these size boards". I had one of those Kalis 7.4s also, was small and mine chipped big time from the beginning.
I wish I had been honest with myself, much sooner, about board sizes and trying to keep up with the times. I got back into skating after some time off with the cliche substance abuse, and was skating pretty well (for me), on mostly sub 8” boards. I’ve always tried different stuff so I had a few setups going, but nothing wild: something 7.75 ish with 5.0s
and a setup with 139s (or equivalent). Anyways, was skating decent, went out with some of the young dudes that were killing it, and .....yeah, had one of those days where I was like what am I even doing. My 7.6, lo’s, and maybe 50s, was not really hitting outside of the skatepark, in the actual shitty streets. Skating all slow in a perfect skatepark landing some flip tricks with the opportunity for endless repetition vs skitching cars up hills on terrible roads, and one chance at landing a trick before everyone is gone down the hill. Anyways, tried to size up, to be less delicate, didn’t really work. I can land some basics on ridiculous, for street, setups, but it’s thoroughly in spite of the equipment, which is its own thing (like stupidly loose trucks), but kinda not the point of just getting out there imo.
For the last 10 years, as I’ve gotten older, dustier, and skated less and less, I’ve tried to use bigger and bigger setups. Some stuff is easier on bigger boards, but me trying to skate some flat ground, by myself, is way better on a sub 8” board, for me. Maybe because that’s what I learned on. There are some limits tho, even way back in the day, 7.5 was small/felt small. I did it because that’s what was the thing, but would always skate better when I sized up a bit.
Lots of blah blah here.
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How about an 8.25 x 30 ? Does anybody know where i can find one?
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Seeing that. That is disappointing. Mini Logo used to do this size, now all the 7.5's seem to be 28 inches long
Well I looked, seems like the max length is 30.70. That, mentally, would mess with me. 7.5 x 31 or 31.13 or 31.25, is where its at!
31” is honestly a little short, and I’m short, with shorter legs. I remember a Clyde 23 deck that was 30.5” (I think) and I was at peak muska-flip/‘hardflip’ throwing stage, it was cool for that, but broke after I wilsoned myself many times.
31.25”-31.5” is ideal, but I’d be cool with some narrower, longer boards. In my weekly reviewing of the Keenan switch flip, his board looks decently long, long ish tail/nose, flat, ideal.
I’m gonna wait for some small company (hopefully) to drop a 7.8 ish board. My last few 7.75s/7.8s I used 8” trucks, and I think 5.0 is where it’s at.
To the folks who threw out freestyle decks: no. 7.75 is a really functional size, some of the most ‘iconic’ shit from the 90s is on that size board. I get that current fashion dictates a larger size, all good.
7.25” isn’t a skateboard, for adults. Much like the freestyle deck hate, this probably seems arbitrary, but even at my peak board specificity, sub 7.4 (that one kalis/wenning, and there was maybe a menace ams deck that I didn’t get but wanted) was out. Now 7.5s are fun for a moment, but feel less functional. ‘But Louie rides a 7.37x30”!’ Exactly, dont.
I skated mostly 7.625 (or 7.63) x 31.25 or 31.5 for most of a decade. It actually started by getting a "wrong board" I ordered of the internet. When Habitat was brand new, I ordered a Kerry Getz (believe 7.75) but they sent me a Tim O'Connor that was 7.625. I was pissed for a day but they weren't going to exchange it. So I set up my Venture 5.0 lows on it, and went out. Not sure if it was mental or not, but the drop down to 7.625 from 7.75, I skated so good on that board. Loved it. Minus a few 7.5's, I skated 7.625/7.63 for around 10 years straight. A bunch of Alien boards in that size. I kept one thrashed one, just solely to keep that size/shape in mind always. I moved up to 7.75 in 2011 I think. I've mostly rode those AH green eagle 7.81's since. Dabbled in 8-8.25 just to see what the rage is about but I just started being honest with myself this past year as far as "I just don't like these size boards". I had one of those Kalis 7.4s also, was small and mine chipped big time from the beginning.
I wish I had been honest with myself, much sooner, about board sizes and trying to keep up with the times. I got back into skating after some time off with the cliche substance abuse, and was skating pretty well (for me), on mostly sub 8” boards. I’ve always tried different stuff so I had a few setups going, but nothing wild: something 7.75 ish with 5.0s
and a setup with 139s (or equivalent). Anyways, was skating decent, went out with some of the young dudes that were killing it, and .....yeah, had one of those days where I was like what am I even doing. My 7.6, lo’s, and maybe 50s, was not really hitting outside of the skatepark, in the actual shitty streets. Skating all slow in a perfect skatepark landing some flip tricks with the opportunity for endless repetition vs skitching cars up hills on terrible roads, and one chance at landing a trick before everyone is gone down the hill. Anyways, tried to size up, to be less delicate, didn’t really work. I can land some basics on ridiculous, for street, setups, but it’s thoroughly in spite of the equipment, which is its own thing (like stupidly loose trucks), but kinda not the point of just getting out there imo.
For the last 10 years, as I’ve gotten older, dustier, and skated less and less, I’ve tried to use bigger and bigger setups. Some stuff is easier on bigger boards, but me trying to skate some flat ground, by myself, is way better on a sub 8” board, for me. Maybe because that’s what I learned on. There are some limits tho, even way back in the day, 7.5 was small/felt small. I did it because that’s what was the thing, but would always skate better when I sized up a bit.
Lots of blah blah here.
I only skated a few 7.5s that felt decent (AWS), otherwise felt too small. It is weird that the SMIDGE of width of a 7.625 felt perfect to me, and 7.75 felt "too big" (for that time period). And really I'm skating the 7.81 Eagle because , generally speaking, it's a brand I at least like that comes in that size. I'd still prefer the 7.625 if I could find them more often. 7.625 x 31.25 is my jam. I will say, that for cruising, 8" feels pretty good to ride. I just don't like doing flip tricks with those. Also, where I am with skating, is mostly flatground, small ledges, small banks and that's about it. And I skate by myself, as all of my friends that skate either quit or moved. (Also, being honest here, I haven't been very good at staying in touch with other skate friends , so this is mostly my fault!). I will cruise through my city, then little spots are my shit now. I may have convinced the wife that I need a mini-ramp in the backyard so that may potentially happen. If it does, I do think the 7.81 will work for me on that. I just wish the "cool" companies offered more of a variety in sizes (and I get it... make what sells).
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DOA had some 7.5" and 7.75"s their last drop, seen a few of them in shops. South Central wood. They had some of the 7.5" in their flat concave as well.