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Title: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 04, 2022, 11:08:47 AM
Been riding this Slam Time Heated Wheel board that’s 9.6” wide and 15.75” wheel base.  Feels very good… my feet are finally under my shoulders when I skate

Also just saw in Lucero’s Bobshirt he rides a 16.5?  (Side question: why isn’t he making some of those as Black Label boards?)

Lotta old boards like The MG Vision are 16+…

Thought it would be nice to have a safe space for all of us.  Tired of being told to ”try a longboard”… I have a 14.5 WB board and 14.75 cruiser I dig… but it seems like there aren’t enough of these long setups for us available on the market…
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 04, 2022, 12:01:53 PM
15"ers feel so much more secure on big transition. Been awhile since I set one up though. The Jimmy Wilkins Real 8.85 looks real tempting.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mean salto on August 04, 2022, 12:14:28 PM
Been looking at a bunch of long wheelbase lately but board prices in Aus are kinda crazy right now. Used to regularly get Stu Graham creature boards which I think we're 15+ and I'd ride with thunders which give it a little nudge more. Second dumbest equipment based slam I ever took tho was forgetting I have to hit roll ins on a diagonal or Manny a bit like I'm rolling in a quarter and the board bottomed out and I flew into the ground like a human javelin
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Art Greco on August 04, 2022, 12:20:09 PM
18.75” wheelbase

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cHhHNdS/F345-C41-A-C4-B9-4-DB1-85-DA-BF4-B919-ED588.jpg)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: goodatmeth on August 04, 2022, 12:23:34 PM
How tall are you guys riding these long wb decks?
Asking because I'm only 5'7"(172cm), but always liked skating longer boards, 14.5wb feels great, even for tech stuff.
Only after joining slap have I found out that this seems to be far from the norm. Wondering if there's anybody out there smaller than me and riding a 15"+ on all kinds of terrain.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: FatGuy92 on August 04, 2022, 12:25:11 PM
I have a Lifeblood Bryce Kanights Gargoyle setup for a cruiser/slappy deck, but I haven't put much work on it. 8.75" wide, 15" WB. I love a wider wheelbase but it's hard to find a deck with the dimensions I like.. I'm short but broad shouldered. The Huffer comes close, but maybe a little too wide for me.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Cthulhu! on August 04, 2022, 12:32:07 PM
Black Label does have a couple up right now with a 16 inch wb, I believe these are currently the longest they have.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-mellow-yellow-stain
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-full-black-dip

I wonder what Lucero's exact setup is.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 04, 2022, 01:23:42 PM
How tall are you guys riding these long wb decks?
Asking because I'm only 5'7"(172cm), but always liked skating longer boards, 14.5wb feels great, even for tech stuff.
Only after joining slap have I found out that this seems to be far from the norm. Wondering if there's anybody out there smaller than me and riding a 15"+ on all kinds of terrain.

I’m 6’2” and kinda broad shouldered so the wide WB feels pretty natural.

I agree it seems like shorter boards are in vogue at the moment.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 04, 2022, 01:34:58 PM
Black Label does have a couple up right now with a 16 inch wb, I believe these are currently the longest they have.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-mellow-yellow-stain
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-full-black-dip

I wonder what Lucero's exact setup is.

Same here

And thank you, those are rad
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: iw0 on August 04, 2022, 01:49:38 PM
skull skates has a surprising amount of 15" wb decks, kind of pricy tho
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: mattchew on August 04, 2022, 04:13:52 PM
Black Label does have a couple up right now with a 16 inch wb, I believe these are currently the longest they have.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-mellow-yellow-stain
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-full-black-dip

I wonder what Lucero's exact setup is.

I don’t like longer wheelbases really but that board looks sick. I have been wanting to cop some 215’s…I do love flipping my board though which I’m sure would feel very difficult on this whip for a variety of reasons, wheelbase being one of them. Kickflips feel more solid, but tre flips just dissipate into the wind. I have been skating a 13.75” the last year and a half on 159’s so this would be…different.

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 04, 2022, 04:38:54 PM
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Black Label does have a couple up right now with a 16 inch wb, I believe these are currently the longest they have.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-mellow-yellow-stain
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-full-black-dip

I wonder what Lucero's exact setup is.
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I don’t like longer wheelbases really but that board looks sick. I have been wanting to cop some 215’s…I do love flipping my board though which I’m sure would feel very difficult on this whip for a variety of reasons, wheelbase being one of them. Kickflips feel more solid, but tre flips just dissipate into the wind. I have been skating a 13.75” the last year and a half on 159’s so this would be…different.

This kid at the park fakie flipped my 15.75 board on flat and it looked so sick. 

Not much of a flipper myself but I love how big boards look getting tossed around in the air.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on August 04, 2022, 05:05:30 PM
6'2" and 14.75-15" wb with an 8.75 deck is perfect for me. Like the length to be 32.5-33"

My Powell Flight is 8.75x33x15" and it's the best feeling deck I've ever had.

Got some Welcome evil twin shapes coming in, 8.75x33.45x14.75, stoked to try my first twin tail
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 04, 2022, 06:04:55 PM
(https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/images/getchu-sum-skateboard-deck-8-75-p40494-99819_image.jpg)

(https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-decks-c23/getchu-sum-skateboard-deck-8-75-p40494)

I have this as my cruiser with bones rough riders and although it’s getting slightly off topic since it’s a 14.75, it’s what made me see how nice a longer wheelbase is. 

Wish there were more BBS Baker Boys shapes like these.  I’ve grown a little tired of Heroin graphics, which is unfortunate since they probably do something close to it.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 04, 2022, 11:45:24 PM
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Black Label does have a couple up right now with a 16 inch wb, I believe these are currently the longest they have.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-mellow-yellow-stain
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-full-black-dip

I wonder what Lucero's exact setup is.
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Same here

And thank you, those are rad


I thought I had read the specs somewhere, but can't find it right this minute, but someone I know set up almost a similar board a while back, redrilling his 10" Lucero board out to 16.5" or so wb too, which was a bit weird to skate on flat, but it definitely worked well going fast on the vert ramp at the indoor park I was at.

Black Label deck 10" x 33.25" with 16.5" wb
Indy 169s
1/4" risers
60mm wheels
Rails


Anyone could DM him on instagram or ask too.

https://www.instagram.com/lucero_rip/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLYYI0Fmgn/


If that doesn't come up, here is a screen shot of the board anyway.


(https://i.ibb.co/BjwNWfb/Lucero-board.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DkLpc1h)


Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 04, 2022, 11:57:36 PM

His interview is a good read with cool pics too:


https://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/02/02/the-john-lucero-interview/


(https://www.jenkemmag.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/JohnLucero_Slappy_Swift_Jenkem_Interview.jpg)

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Roisto on August 05, 2022, 12:05:27 AM
I’ve only ever gone up to 15” wheelbase and I’ve liked both decks I’ve had with such a long wheelbase. Even 15” is hard to come by let alone anything longer.

I just set up a new cruiser but maybe at some point getting one of those Lucero decks with 16” wheelbase for a cruiser could be nice. Black Label and Lucero are so rad. Unfortunately Black Label decks are really quite difficult to get a hold of in Europe.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: IpathCats on August 05, 2022, 11:26:27 AM
i feel like i rarely see boards with more than 14.5, even that is rare.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 05, 2022, 05:23:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nny0BWy_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Anyone want to eyeball a guess on that wheelbase?  Sturt strikes me as a long WB guy

Thanks for posting this @happenstance
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Plan9Customs on August 05, 2022, 06:46:21 PM
Been riding this Slam Time Heated Wheel board that’s 9.6” wide and 15.75” wheel base.  Feels very good… my feet are finally under my shoulders when I skate

Also just saw in Lucero’s Bobshirt he rides a 16.5?  (Side question: why isn’t he making some of those as Black Label boards?)

Lotta old boards like The MG Vision are 16+…

Thought it would be nice to have a safe space for all of us.  Tired of being told to ”try a longboard”… I have a 14.5 WB board and 14.75 cruiser I dig… but it seems like there aren’t enough of these long setups for us available on the market…

The real Gonz decks from the 80s have a 15.5” wb. I measured all of mine last night after someone was saying 16”.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Schinken on August 06, 2022, 12:51:00 AM
15" wheelbase decks can be fun. I have tried a few shapes:

Creature Navarrette 8.8, 15"
Creature Wilkins 8.8, 15"
Powell 8.75, 15"
Powell JM Duran 8.9, 17"

Navarrette and Powell 8.75 are my favorites. The 8.75 from Powell is the most comfortable. The JM Duran deck is pretty nice,  but big and heavy. I didn't like the Wilkins deck due to its short tail 6.3

Will post some pictures later if someone is interested




Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 06, 2022, 08:15:43 AM
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Been riding this Slam Time Heated Wheel board that’s 9.6” wide and 15.75” wheel base.  Feels very good… my feet are finally under my shoulders when I skate

Also just saw in Lucero’s Bobshirt he rides a 16.5?  (Side question: why isn’t he making some of those as Black Label boards?)

Lotta old boards like The MG Vision are 16+…

Thought it would be nice to have a safe space for all of us.  Tired of being told to ”try a longboard”… I have a 14.5 WB board and 14.75 cruiser I dig… but it seems like there aren’t enough of these long setups for us available on the market…
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The real Gonz decks from the 80s have a 15.5” wb. I measured all of mine last night after someone was saying 16”.

Was going off this:

https://selectskateshop.com/products/vision-original-mg-complete-skateboard-10x30-1?_pos=40&_sid=0ebfcb69e&_ss=r
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 06, 2022, 06:02:23 PM

I often look at some of those older boards (as well as skate some now and then) but think the lack of nose, both length and concave, makes me worried I would fall off the front of the board nowdays, as I am so used to riding normal modern concave boards, compared to what we used to ride back in the 80s.

That is why I like boards from DLX like the green giant eagle deck, or any other big Black Label, Scram and a few other brands with the normal modern concave that still feel like any other board I have, but in a much larger scale.


Most of the bigger boards from those brands I have are second hand from others, but they make such good cruisers and pump track boards for me, as I just cannot skate big ramps, but still enjoy the longer wheelbases and wider feel of them.

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: freidnly guy on August 06, 2022, 07:40:45 PM
I'm 6'4 and my knees hurt. I thought a longer board where I can have a wider more athletic stance, not feel like my ankles are tied together. I am riding a 9" 15wb popsicle and it's comfortable but I can't ollie as high and it takes more effort so I switch back and forth. I have a Dogtown "Biggest Boy" 10" 16wb I have yet to try.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 07, 2022, 01:45:01 PM
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Been riding this Slam Time Heated Wheel board that’s 9.6” wide and 15.75” wheel base.  Feels very good… my feet are finally under my shoulders when I skate

Also just saw in Lucero’s Bobshirt he rides a 16.5?  (Side question: why isn’t he making some of those as Black Label boards?)

Lotta old boards like The MG Vision are 16+…

Thought it would be nice to have a safe space for all of us.  Tired of being told to ”try a longboard”… I have a 14.5 WB board and 14.75 cruiser I dig… but it seems like there aren’t enough of these long setups for us available on the market…
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The real Gonz decks from the 80s have a 15.5” wb. I measured all of mine last night after someone was saying 16”.
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Was going off this:

https://selectskateshop.com/products/vision-original-mg-complete-skateboard-10x30-1?_pos=40&_sid=0ebfcb69e&_ss=r

Funny enough I met someone with this deck (not the complete) today, didnt have a tape measure on me but compared my 15.75 board and the MG was a little longer, 16.25 seems right.  Also after seeing it in person, I think I’d only use it as a cruiser, that flat, short nose with no concave seems a bit sketchy for anything else
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: logjammin on August 07, 2022, 02:00:39 PM
I've been riding 14" wheelbase lately, saw this thread the other day and thought ewwwww. Then today on a whim I scoop a 9er with a 15" wheelbase lol. Ace 77's are on it. Sucks it rained today I can't wait to try it out on transition and curbs.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Plan9Customs on August 07, 2022, 05:17:24 PM
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Been riding this Slam Time Heated Wheel board that’s 9.6” wide and 15.75” wheel base.  Feels very good… my feet are finally under my shoulders when I skate

Also just saw in Lucero’s Bobshirt he rides a 16.5?  (Side question: why isn’t he making some of those as Black Label boards?)

Lotta old boards like The MG Vision are 16+…

Thought it would be nice to have a safe space for all of us.  Tired of being told to ”try a longboard”… I have a 14.5 WB board and 14.75 cruiser I dig… but it seems like there aren’t enough of these long setups for us available on the market…
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The real Gonz decks from the 80s have a 15.5” wb. I measured all of mine last night after someone was saying 16”.
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Was going off this:

https://selectskateshop.com/products/vision-original-mg-complete-skateboard-10x30-1?_pos=40&_sid=0ebfcb69e&_ss=r
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Funny enough I met someone with this deck (not the complete) today, didnt have a tape measure on me but compared my 15.75 board and the MG was a little longer, 16.25 seems right.  Also after seeing it in person, I think I’d only use it as a cruiser, that flat, short nose with no concave seems a bit sketchy for anything else
I’m talking about these:
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN9ZxFsR/5-DADA9-EF-8637-4-BEE-8-CFC-55-C24615707-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94MBTZ7R)
Real deal 85-86 Vision Gonz boards. Not the reissue ‘the original’ ones. Interestingly, I just measured the Gonz and roses(86-87) and the color your own graphics(smoking mermaid 87-88) and those are 14 7/8”. Gonz decks were all I rode until my friend and me started getting flow boxes. I’ve got a pretty big pile of them still.

As for modern stuff I don’t mind 15” on 10 - 10.5” but anything past that I can’t handle anymore. Anything 9” or under I can’t go past 14.5” now.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 07, 2022, 10:20:48 PM
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Been riding this Slam Time Heated Wheel board that’s 9.6” wide and 15.75” wheel base.  Feels very good… my feet are finally under my shoulders when I skate

Also just saw in Lucero’s Bobshirt he rides a 16.5?  (Side question: why isn’t he making some of those as Black Label boards?)

Lotta old boards like The MG Vision are 16+…

Thought it would be nice to have a safe space for all of us.  Tired of being told to ”try a longboard”… I have a 14.5 WB board and 14.75 cruiser I dig… but it seems like there aren’t enough of these long setups for us available on the market…
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The real Gonz decks from the 80s have a 15.5” wb. I measured all of mine last night after someone was saying 16”.
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Was going off this:

https://selectskateshop.com/products/vision-original-mg-complete-skateboard-10x30-1?_pos=40&_sid=0ebfcb69e&_ss=r
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Funny enough I met someone with this deck (not the complete) today, didnt have a tape measure on me but compared my 15.75 board and the MG was a little longer, 16.25 seems right.  Also after seeing it in person, I think I’d only use it as a cruiser, that flat, short nose with no concave seems a bit sketchy for anything else
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I’m talking about these:
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN9ZxFsR/5-DADA9-EF-8637-4-BEE-8-CFC-55-C24615707-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94MBTZ7R)
Real deal 85-86 Vision Gonz boards. Not the reissue ‘the original’ ones. Interestingly, I just measured the Gonz and roses(86-87) and the color your own graphics(smoking mermaid 87-88) and those are 14 7/8”. Gonz decks were all I rode until my friend and me started getting flow boxes. I’ve got a pretty big pile of them still.

As for modern stuff I don’t mind 15” on 10 - 10.5” but anything past that I can’t handle anymore. Anything 9” or under I can’t go past 14.5” now.

Super interesting, thank you.  Very odd they’d misrepresent the dimensions of the MG reissue as an exact replica of the original if that isnt the case.  Seems so unnecessary.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: pops on August 07, 2022, 10:30:48 PM
I usually ride 14.25-14.5 but currently on 14.75 and I love it. Would like to step up to 15" but that's definitely max wb to me.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: IpathCats on August 08, 2022, 07:15:56 AM
Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: goodatmeth on August 08, 2022, 07:38:17 AM
Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
Made me look it up if there are any. Skatedeluxe has 14 8.5 decks with 14.75-15" wb. Mainly element decks, but also a real deck.

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/skateboard-decks?sort=new&eav=234%2C958-960 (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/skateboard-decks?sort=new&eav=234%2C958-960)

There's also an 8.0 element deck with a 14.75 wheelbase, that has to be wrong, right?

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/element-westgate-third-eye-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p146222?sort=new&eav=230%2C958-968&cPath=42 (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/element-westgate-third-eye-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p146222?sort=new&eav=230%2C958-968&cPath=42)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Roisto on August 08, 2022, 11:29:36 AM
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Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
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Made me look it up if there are any. Skatedeluxe has 14 8.5 decks with 14.75-15" wb. Mainly element decks, but also a real deck.

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/skateboard-decks?sort=new&eav=234%2C958-960 (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/skateboard-decks?sort=new&eav=234%2C958-960)

There's also an 8.0 element deck with a 14.75 wheelbase, that has to be wrong, right?

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/element-westgate-third-eye-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p146222?sort=new&eav=230%2C958-968&cPath=42 (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/element-westgate-third-eye-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p146222?sort=new&eav=230%2C958-968&cPath=42)

I think Madness also had an 8.38” with a 14.75”.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: gringo_viejo on August 08, 2022, 07:20:21 PM
I'm 6'4 and my knees hurt. I thought a longer board where I can have a wider more athletic stance, not feel like my ankles are tied together. I am riding a 9" 15wb popsicle and it's comfortable but I can't ollie as high and it takes more effort so I switch back and forth. I have a Dogtown "Biggest Boy" 10" 16wb I have yet to try.
THIS. I'm 6'3"... I just retired a 15 WB, 9" wide Stu Graham creature. Great board, but it still felt a little cramped. So this week I did the thing: I set up a 16.5 WB bustin yoface with 169 indys as an everyday popsicle. So far so good. It seems like proportionally it's like somebody 5'10" riding an 8.75. I wish there were more decks scaled for bigger skaters. Anyone else use a small longboard for street? Seems like it was a thing a few years ago, but less in fashion these days...
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: gringo_viejo on August 08, 2022, 07:41:31 PM
18.75” wheelbase

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cHhHNdS/F345-C41-A-C4-B9-4-DB1-85-DA-BF4-B919-ED588.jpg)
I've always been tempted to get this. Although I bet I'd wish for more nose. What did you think?
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: FatGuy92 on August 08, 2022, 08:14:30 PM
Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb

Palace has an 8.375 with a 14.84 WB

https://shop-usa.palaceskateboards.com/products/t45o8kbhskoi
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mean salto on August 08, 2022, 10:54:51 PM
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I'm 6'4 and my knees hurt. I thought a longer board where I can have a wider more athletic stance, not feel like my ankles are tied together. I am riding a 9" 15wb popsicle and it's comfortable but I can't ollie as high and it takes more effort so I switch back and forth. I have a Dogtown "Biggest Boy" 10" 16wb I have yet to try.
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THIS. I'm 6'3"... I just retired a 15 WB, 9" wide Stu Graham creature. Great board, but it still felt a little cramped. So this week I did the thing: I set up a 16.5 WB bustin yoface with 169 indys as an everyday popsicle. So far so good. It seems like proportionally it's like somebody 5'10" riding an 8.75. I wish there were more decks scaled for bigger skaters. Anyone else use a small longboard for street? Seems like it was a thing a few years ago, but less in fashion these days...
Another tall guy here. I used to ride way bigger than average boards,never as high as 16.5wb tho. The problem tho with scaling up for size is the weight. Probably not so much an issue if you skate a lot of parks/transition but I was being a Chris Roberts type dork skating a Stu Graham with 55-58s and getting it up onto a taller ledge and stuff was a major chore after a while.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Art Greco on August 09, 2022, 05:38:33 PM
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18.75” wheelbase

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cHhHNdS/F345-C41-A-C4-B9-4-DB1-85-DA-BF4-B919-ED588.jpg)
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I've always been tempted to get this. Although I bet I'd wish for more nose. What did you think?

It’s a 4.5” nose. Idk, depends on what you plan on doing with it, I guess. It’s great for vert/bowl riding or just cruising around on. It’s lots of fun! You could probably drill it back at bit, to maybe a 5.5” nose?
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 09, 2022, 06:09:35 PM
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18.75” wheelbase

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I've always been tempted to get this. Although I bet I'd wish for more nose. What did you think?
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It’s a 4.5” nose. Idk, depends on what you plan on doing with it, I guess. It’s great for vert/bowl riding or just cruising around on. It’s lots of fun! You could probably drill it back at bit, to maybe a 5.5” nose?


In looking at that pic, I could definitely drill the nose back.  Probably the most ridiculous thing, but where the graphic middle line meet the trucks, I would make them the same on each end, so the nose could come back about an inch or more. 

Might make it a little more manageable to skate as well, but I wouldn't know.


I have a Krooked Gonz board that had a 16" wb on it which was drilled too far into the kicks, which made it feel really bad to skate, so after drilling it back, it works so much better.  Still over 15" but it is night and day with how it was from production to now with it drilled in at both ends.

Here is a post of what I did with it, then follow up post with an orange eagle, 9x 33 with 15 wb for comparison.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CfktJrkphy1/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfk0HLGpPQE/


Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 09, 2022, 06:16:10 PM
That Krooked board’s shape and graphic are so rad
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 09, 2022, 06:24:20 PM
Anyone come across one of these?

(https://i.ibb.co/gFwfnwk/C5-FCE199-7-F0-F-4834-A19-D-C4-B3-F156-D2-A1.jpg)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: pops on August 10, 2022, 08:50:58 AM
Anyone come across one of these?

(https://i.ibb.co/gFwfnwk/C5-FCE199-7-F0-F-4834-A19-D-C4-B3-F156-D2-A1.jpg)

That looks like torture device to me.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 10, 2022, 08:59:51 AM
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Anyone come across one of these?

(https://i.ibb.co/gFwfnwk/C5-FCE199-7-F0-F-4834-A19-D-C4-B3-F156-D2-A1.jpg)
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That looks like torture device to me.

Cant argue with you there lol

But that 20.25” WB…
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: IpathCats on August 10, 2022, 10:35:40 AM
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Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
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Made me look it up if there are any. Skatedeluxe has 14 8.5 decks with 14.75-15" wb. Mainly element decks, but also a real deck.

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/skateboard-decks?sort=new&eav=234%2C958-960 (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/skateboard-decks?sort=new&eav=234%2C958-960)

There's also an 8.0 element deck with a 14.75 wheelbase, that has to be wrong, right?

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/element-westgate-third-eye-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p146222?sort=new&eav=230%2C958-968&cPath=42 (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/element-westgate-third-eye-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p146222?sort=new&eav=230%2C958-968&cPath=42)

you wont catch me on an element, i promise you that haha.

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Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
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Palace has an 8.375 with a 14.84 WB

https://shop-usa.palaceskateboards.com/products/t45o8kbhskoi

what an interesting size/wb, I never wouldve thought palace would offer that. strange, but im interested now, youve caused my madness to flare up. haha
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: freidnly guy on August 10, 2022, 01:59:53 PM

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Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
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Palace has an 8.375 with a 14.84 WB

https://shop-usa.palaceskateboards.com/products/t45o8kbhskoi

I wouldn't count on it given the length is listed at 31.13"
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: pops on August 11, 2022, 09:03:57 PM
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Anyone come across one of these?

(https://i.ibb.co/gFwfnwk/C5-FCE199-7-F0-F-4834-A19-D-C4-B3-F156-D2-A1.jpg)
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That looks like torture device to me.
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Cant argue with you there lol

But that 20.25” WB…

Whoa, that's a real crotch stretcher.  ;D
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: FatGuy92 on August 11, 2022, 09:54:00 PM

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Would be curious to try an 8.38 - 8.5 with a 14.75 - 15 in wb
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Palace has an 8.375 with a 14.84 WB

https://shop-usa.palaceskateboards.com/products/t45o8kbhskoi
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I wouldn't count on it given the length is listed at 31.13"

I think the length is wrong, not WB. I had one before a couple years back and it was definitely over 32" in length.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: FatGuy92 on August 11, 2022, 09:56:47 PM
Anyone come across one of these?

(https://i.ibb.co/gFwfnwk/C5-FCE199-7-F0-F-4834-A19-D-C4-B3-F156-D2-A1.jpg)

I have one, 275/500. Not setup, saving it for the wall.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Uncle Poseur on August 14, 2022, 07:35:20 AM
Black Label does have a couple up right now with a 16 inch wb, I believe these are currently the longest they have.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-mellow-yellow-stain
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-cross-full-black-dip

I wonder what Lucero's exact setup is.

(https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1svZbiMMOR51gSHv_00pPgY9MIVSBnRxG)

Been riding a Black Label "Tumbhead" as my cruiser setup. It's the same shape/WB as the Cross deck you linked. Had it at the park a couple times.

Only downside is, it's 10" wide, so heavy and hard to flip. He makes the same deck as a 9.25", same wheelbase, called "Lucero Bars." I don't see it on the BL website right now, guess they're between runs ATM.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 18, 2022, 04:39:18 PM
If I had the extra scratch I might snag one of these puppies…

Dimensions: 32 1/4" x 10" x 15.5" Wheelbase.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/rabbidrabbitpurple_1800x1800.jpg?v=1658434667)

“ The Rabbid Rabbit Graphic is by Neil Blender. The story behind it is that Steve Claar needed a graphic and was over at Neil’s house and pointed to a doodle on Neil’s table …”that’s it!” And so Rabbid Rabit became a skateboard graphic.

Way Back story: We have a huge archive of original films we saved from back in the day before digital times. These films were used to burn screens to silkscreen these original models in the 80’s…. We found the ORIGINAL films for Rabbid Rabbit and are stoked to take them out of their envelope after 35 years to silkscreen another run!

We have 250 available and are mixed colors: Orange, Purple, Blue and Green.   

Original Art, Original Shape. C90 Mold. G&S Made in a partnership with Neil Blender and Steve Claar. Made in San Diego , CA. Silk screened by Patinos Americanos aka New Traditionalist Silk Screeners.”

https://gordonandsmith.com/collections/skateboards/products/steve-claar-rabid-rabbit-c90-concave-reissue-in-natural
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: And_so_it_goes22 on August 18, 2022, 05:34:05 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/HLcZrkD/E6-EC0-DA3-FD10-4-BC2-9118-183046631970.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HLcZrkD)


Anyone try one of these Foundation Spidey decks?   16” WB, it looks sick. The Olson and Ament teapot decks also have long wheelbases. 

https://foskco.com/spidey-demontrond-teapot.html
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 20, 2022, 01:19:04 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/HLcZrkD/E6-EC0-DA3-FD10-4-BC2-9118-183046631970.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HLcZrkD)


Anyone try one of these Foundation Spidey decks?   16” WB, it looks sick. The Olson and Ament teapot decks also have long wheelbases. 

https://foskco.com/spidey-demontrond-teapot.html

I havent tried it but have considered it especially since O did the art.  Really sick board
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: rawbertson. on August 20, 2022, 01:50:08 PM
why do you guys like a long wheelbase? I am finding the shorter the better , i dont hardly skate ramps though
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 20, 2022, 02:20:06 PM
why do you guys like a long wheelbase? I am finding the shorter the better , i dont hardly skate ramps though

Ramps / curbs / cruisers / nostalgia / tall seem to be the most common reasons
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: And_so_it_goes22 on August 20, 2022, 09:43:27 PM
why do you guys like a long wheelbase? I am finding the shorter the better , i dont hardly skate ramps though


I’m 6’2”.   As someone said earlier, a longer wheelbase just feels more natural / proportional if you’re taller, broad shouldered etc. 
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: rawbertson. on August 22, 2022, 07:56:43 AM
I have short legs, 5'11" and i am not particularly wide shouldered either. actually pretty tiny. I am finding it a lot easier to "steer" into my slappys with the smaller wheelbase. it felt like i had to move an entire cruise ship boat into the slash - where now it feels kinda just like a sailboat with how i can get the turns a bit sharper. My ollies + Manuals seem to feel more like what i was used to (coming from 8" boards - now I am on 9.125" egg).

I just came from 14.75" wheel base to 14.25". i do feel like you have more stability on the longer wheelbase - maybe for bombing hills would make more sense too to not feel so squirly. I felt solid when i was locked in on my long grinds too now that i think of it.

Thank you for the replies!
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: dstrytruitt on August 22, 2022, 10:38:51 AM
9” 15” wb antihero eagle is a favorite. I’ve also been skating the AH Grosso 15.25” for years on and off and it feels great. Wide and stable are my shit at 44 and riding tranny only.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Velcro Wallet on August 23, 2022, 04:15:13 PM
I remember having a Plan B Wray deck back in the day and it was so fuxking long. I’m 6’3 and that board felt like it was made for me. It was a dipped silver board and I wish I remembered the graphic. It had to 33’33344 long at least

Being where I’m from you couldn’t just pick and choose what deck you wanted but to this day I’m glad the plan b ended up at the homies shop.

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mean salto on August 26, 2022, 11:33:26 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChuUoSvrHHU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Who's brave enough to get the long board? There was a krooked zip zinger called the ziiiiiinger a while back but it must have had a really limited run. Nothing even comes up for it on YouTube.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 27, 2022, 07:53:32 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChuUoSvrHHU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Who's brave enough to get the long board? There was a krooked zip zinger called the ziiiiiinger a while back but it must have had a really limited run. Nothing even comes up for it on YouTube.

18.9” WB on the Chico longboard.  It’s the only thing he sells that isnt a 14 inch wheelbase
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: gringo_viejo on September 12, 2022, 04:55:50 PM
Update on the 16.5 WB after skating it about a month: SO GOOD. Great on curbs, great on transition, and surprisingly good for my little flat ground bag of 180s and shoves. Plus--crucially--my knees hurt WAY less. I can't ollie high with it, but I couldn't ollie high before.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: switchfakie on September 18, 2022, 04:39:53 PM
im just getting on this train. i think i was brainwashed into thinking 14.0 was good because of all the slap hype and because I had a random experience with a 14.0 chocolate board that skated perfectly for me

a couple months ago, i got a carpet board on a complete whim to try something new. I didnt measure the board's dimensions other than the width and it ended up skating amazing for me. everything worked. my first impression of the wheelbase was it was wide, but my 3flips still worked, so i didnt really give a fuck.

after killing the board, i measured the WB and it came out to 14.5 which is insane bc i religiously skated 14.0-14.125

anybody else have this experience?
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 18, 2022, 06:00:32 PM
im just getting on this train. i think i was brainwashed into thinking 14.0 was good because of all the slap hype and because I had a random experience with a 14.0 chocolate board that skated perfectly for me

a couple months ago, i got a carpet board on a complete whim to try something new. I didnt measure the board's dimensions other than the width and it ended up skating amazing for me. everything worked. my first impression of the wheelbase was it was wide, but my 3flips still worked, so i didnt really give a fuck.

after killing the board, i measured the WB and it came out to 14.5 which is insane bc i religiously skated 14.0-14.125

anybody else have this experience?


Sure did.

Average board I skated for 20+ years of knowing about width, length and wheelbase was 14.25 to 14.38 DLX boards as my normal go to and a few bigger boards as cruisers and more fun options, but in the last few years in particular, I have tried to stay at a minimum of 14.5 and it just works better on the DLX 8.38 and other 8.5 boards.

Definitely have more of the 15+ wb options on bigger boards now too, which are more cruisers / fun / transition setups than anything else, but it makes the board way more stable for my long legs and size 11-12 feet anyway.

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: FrankRizzo on September 20, 2022, 05:18:25 PM
Been skating 9"+ wide decks with 15.25 wheelbases on AF1's since the new Aces dropped spring 2021.

5'8, 160lb, 10.5 shoe, 30" inseam.

I enjoy taking a wider stance for hill bombs/transition.

I like how a longer wheel base works with a carvy truck like ace to offer a swooping fluid like turn.

My completes are mellow with 1/4 riser and 60mm wheels.

My setup looks like a slightly scaled up version of a street deck with how everything is slightly wider/taller/longer.

I appreciate having all the real estate for my feet even though i skate super loose which has me balancing on the balls of my feet  over the center of the board. (my toes are like an inch back from the edge..

 
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on September 20, 2022, 08:41:37 PM
The one we’ve been waiting for?

Pretty stoked to take delivery of this wild ass Baker board tomorrow. Going to run it with some 169s.

Baker Tyson Peterson Circle Jerks Wild Shaped Skateboard Deck - 10x31
Deck Specs from SoCal:
Width: 10"
Length: 31"
Wheelbase: 16.38"
Nose: 4"
Tail: 6.5"

(https://i.ibb.co/mRRxB2G/Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-9-22-08-PM.png)

(https://i.ibb.co/Gx7H6jf/Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-9-22-15-PM.png)

(https://i.ibb.co/VNW69d5/Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-9-22-22-PM.png)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on October 17, 2022, 04:53:38 PM
(https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/345888331/1022-BL-Lucero_CrossCurbNerd-Cat1.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=1500)

Wow.

https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/lucero-curb-nerd-mash-up-limited-edition

Lucero "CURB NERD" Mash-Up Limited Edition
Classic Lucero Cross with a Curb Nerd Layover
“CROSS” Shape
10” x 32.875“
Double drilled WB 15.5" or 16"
Custom Shape
7 ply hard maple
Full Black Dip Dip
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: postmodernpain on January 18, 2023, 02:28:03 PM
Antihero 8.43 x 33 with 15WB
Thunder 149 Team w/ 1/8 pads
Spitfire 55 Manderson Shape (conical full-like)

All old gear but this is feeling really solid right now. I’ve also been almost exclusively Polarizing for the last year so that may have something to do with it.



Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: elegant_fox on January 18, 2023, 04:26:57 PM
The 16"wb on the Alva Abstrakt is one of my favorites, you need to run it with 215s and a 1/4 riser to get the right truck angles though. It turns every bowl session into a surf session: https://alva-skates.com/collections/all-skateboards/products/copy-of-alva-abstrakt

Oddly enough, I feel the step up from 14 to 15 a lot more than I do the step from 15 to 16 across the boards in my quiver.

(https://i.imgur.com/DVcKG6z.jpg)


Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 18, 2023, 06:21:46 PM
Waffling on whether to get the new BA shape.

Specs look reaaaaally good

Brian's Custom Ride Shape
Width - 8.8"
Length - 33"
Wheelbase - 15"

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_x_Mike_G_BA_Out_Of_Step_Deck/descpage-AHBAOOSDK.html
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on January 18, 2023, 06:27:28 PM
Love the Alva 16 incher

And the new BA board too

Both are insanely beautiful!

Postmodernpain - that 8.43 AH shape sounds badass, very unique.  Bet it’s fun.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on April 15, 2023, 06:21:52 PM
This one caught my eye today

WORBLE BOSS LEVEL DECK

Art by Jackson Tupper
Width 9.4"
Length 32.5"
Wheelbase 15"
Nose 6.825"
Tail 6.5"

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0558/2910/2758/products/WORBLE_BOSS-LEVEL-DECK_TOM_540x.png?v=1681417736)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0558/2910/2758/products/WORBLE_BOSS-LEVEL-DECK_BOTTOM_540x.png?v=1681417736)

https://theworble.com/products/boss-level-deck-9-4
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on April 15, 2023, 08:36:35 PM
Sorry for two boards in a day, but this reissue is too wild not to post.  Wish these were more affordable but I own one in my dreams.

G&S Billy Ruff "Invisible Magician" Reissue Deck

Choose from Yellow or White, Signed or Unsigned by Billy Ruff.

*The Yellow deck glows in the dark*

Please note: Signed decks will not ship out until Billy Ruff comes to sign them. Once shipped, a confirmation with tracking information will be sent via email.

Dimensions: 29" long x 10" wide x 16.5" wheelbase

Built at Watson Laminates in San Diego, CA.

Screen printing by Damon Mills in San Diego, CA.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/whiteandyellowproductpic_540x.jpg?v=1675385891)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/yellowproductdeck_540x.jpg?v=1675385892)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/whiteproducttop_540x.jpg?v=1675385947)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/glowinthedarkforproduct_540x.jpg?v=1675385922)

https://gordonandsmith.com/collections/skateboards/products/g-s-billy-ruff-invisible-magician-reissue-deck

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on May 05, 2023, 10:44:33 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/4126/2285/files/metal-induction_713x.jpg?v=1682709244)

The induction graphic pays homage to Ruth E. Norman AKA Uriel, co-founder of the UFO cult, Unarius Academy of Science. She's depicted on the tail, with a freshly branded forehead -- an inductee to the cult of Metal. The connection between Metal and Alien Workshop goes way back. The graphic says it all.

If anyone's looking to join (although we can't condone it): https://www.unarius.org

Decks sold in assorted top & bottom wood stain colors. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate specific stain color requests.

Dimensions
8.25 X 33.5, 15.25" Wheelbase
The LongBoy is the shape developed in 1995 and Fred Gall rode in Timecode (1997 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA6qRPWTtb4).

This highly sought after shape was custom made for Fred & the Metal crew and never available for sale to the public until now.

Graphic: Spot color printed deck
Artist: Sean Pryor
Construction: Classic 7ply Canadian hard rock maple

https://www.metalskateboards.com/products/metal-induction-8-25
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Nth syd bear on May 05, 2023, 11:45:26 PM
The history behind that Metal deck is fucking cool
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Bigfoot is real on May 06, 2023, 01:48:11 AM
https://www.sector9.com/collections/park-riding-style here ya go guys  ;D
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on May 06, 2023, 12:58:37 PM
The history behind that Metal deck is fucking cool

Agreed, never realized Freddy was messing around with long wheelbases, but it all connects since he’s such a monster on transition.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mean salto on May 06, 2023, 09:18:11 PM
A long while back I asked about the Fred gall longboards but nobody knew what I was talking about so thought I must have imagined it lol. There's also a few insta accounts that post old catalogues and a few brands would have one 34ish inch board so people must have been riding them

3rd
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqki2Ejlmdj/?igshid=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: sharkin on May 07, 2023, 08:25:47 AM
The anti hero orange eagle and orange crusher at 15” is my preferred park rider

Krooked Beamer if I want to cruuuuise.. that’s 16 I think

My Polarizers are pushing 19-20” axle to axle and keep me happy
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 07, 2023, 08:36:55 AM
This thread is really heating up with the Fred Gall wheel base history. Good shit... and now I want to try a 15" WB again... I remember the last time it felt amazing in the bowl but I could rarely make one tre flip....
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on May 07, 2023, 01:23:22 PM
There’s something about the longer board that can look really sick sometimes.  That Timecode video is so grainy but I think seeing Freddy handle that board with so much power came across subconsciously even if it wasnt obvious how big the board really was.

There’s a weird stigma against riding a longer board, but I think aesthetically its sick. 

For instance, this dude’s board looks massive… could be a bit of his height playing into it, but relatively speaking he’s rocking a long wheelbase to my eye

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cra-NW4gaHn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr3nV-4JdTk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Creachteach on May 07, 2023, 02:23:55 PM
There’s something about the longer board that can look really sick sometimes.  That Timecode video is so grainy but I think seeing Freddy handle that board with so much power came across subconsciously even if it wasnt obvious how big the board really was.

There’s a weird stigma against riding a longer board, but I think aesthetically its sick. 

For instance, this dude’s board looks massive… could be a bit of his height playing into it, but relatively speaking he’s rocking a long wheelbase to my eye

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cra-NW4gaHn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr3nV-4JdTk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I think that guy is actually below average height, and skating a regular sized board. In relation to the bus stop he’s passing in one clip. My guess is board is an 8,5” with a 14,5” wb. I’m unhooked from the matrix so I can’t ask the guy, but maybe someone already has.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on May 07, 2023, 03:18:30 PM
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There’s something about the longer board that can look really sick sometimes.  That Timecode video is so grainy but I think seeing Freddy handle that board with so much power came across subconsciously even if it wasnt obvious how big the board really was.

There’s a weird stigma against riding a longer board, but I think aesthetically its sick. 

For instance, this dude’s board looks massive… could be a bit of his height playing into it, but relatively speaking he’s rocking a long wheelbase to my eye

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cra-NW4gaHn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr3nV-4JdTk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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I think that guy is actually below average height, and skating a regular sized board. In relation to the bus stop he’s passing in one clip. My guess is board is an 8,5” with a 14,5” wb. I’m unhooked from the matrix so I can’t ask the guy, but maybe someone already has.

Haha yeah, totally!  It’s all relative, in my mind.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on May 08, 2023, 02:10:49 PM
Have one of these 9”/15” wb Catalina decks on ice to replace my 8.5/14.5 Flower Guy board when it goes.  Think with the taper it will feel similar - but excited to see what the 15 inch wheelbase will do for that setup.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/3575/0392/products/CATALINA_WEB_672x992.jpg?v=1657423756)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: IpathCats on June 02, 2023, 05:55:49 AM
Tried that palace s32 shape and have been really enjoying it. Liking it more the longer i skate it since im adjusting and the DSM wood is chilling out a bit. Its VERY stiff to start and the kicks are kinda steep.

I bought two more, and I think im gonna do the neen thing where i park my car on the deck overnight to mellow the kicks out.

BUT theyre currently sold out and idk if theyre gonna make anymore.

Any other recommendations for an 8.38 wide board with a wheelbase longer than 14.5 but under 15? Will probably just go back to the deluxe 8.38 14.5 wb if i cant find anything, but i would like to try something else if possible.

I know its not 15+ like the thread states, but no one else likes wheelbases this long haha.

edit: i wanna try that metal deck, but i highly doubt i would like it, and i would be upset that i messed it up and couldnt use it as a wall hanger anymore lol
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Roisto on June 02, 2023, 07:46:10 AM
Tried that palace s32 shape and have been really enjoying it. Liking it more the longer i skate it since im adjusting and the DSM wood is chilling out a bit. Its VERY stiff to start and the kicks are kinda steep.

I bought two more, and I think im gonna do the neen thing where i park my car on the deck overnight to mellow the kicks out.

BUT theyre currently sold out and idk if theyre gonna make anymore.

Any other recommendations for an 8.38 wide board with a wheelbase longer than 14.5 but under 15? Will probably just go back to the deluxe 8.38 14.5 wb if i cant find anything, but i would like to try something else if possible.

I know its not 15+ like the thread states, but no one else likes wheelbases this long haha.

edit: i wanna try that metal deck, but i highly doubt i would like it, and i would be upset that i messed it up and couldnt use it as a wall hanger anymore lol

Madness had an 8.375” with 14.75” wheelbase. Probably hard to find those in the future though. DLX Full 8.38” has 14.62” wheelbase but those are have not been made in a few years I think. Theories of Atlantis seems to have an 8.38” and an 8.5” with a 14.625” wheelbase.

If you can bump up to 8.5” DLX has one with 14.75” wheelbase and then the There Chandler Burton one with 14.69” wheelbase. Element also apparently has an 8.5” with 14.75” wheelbase.

I’m a big fan of over 14.5” wheelbases and I’ve had 8.38” with 14.625” and even an 8.25” with a 14.75” but shorter boards are trendy now so longer wheelbase boards are indeed harder to come by especially if you don’t want to go with over 8.5” in width.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: IpathCats on June 02, 2023, 08:13:21 AM
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Tried that palace s32 shape and have been really enjoying it. Liking it more the longer i skate it since im adjusting and the DSM wood is chilling out a bit. Its VERY stiff to start and the kicks are kinda steep.

I bought two more, and I think im gonna do the neen thing where i park my car on the deck overnight to mellow the kicks out.

BUT theyre currently sold out and idk if theyre gonna make anymore.

Any other recommendations for an 8.38 wide board with a wheelbase longer than 14.5 but under 15? Will probably just go back to the deluxe 8.38 14.5 wb if i cant find anything, but i would like to try something else if possible.

I know its not 15+ like the thread states, but no one else likes wheelbases this long haha.

edit: i wanna try that metal deck, but i highly doubt i would like it, and i would be upset that i messed it up and couldnt use it as a wall hanger anymore lol
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Madness had an 8.375” with 14.75” wheelbase. Probably hard to find those in the future though. DLX Full 8.38” has 14.62” wheelbase but those are have not been made in a few years I think. Theories of Atlantis seems to have an 8.38” and an 8.5” with a 14.625” wheelbase.

If you can bump up to 8.5” DLX has one with 14.75” wheelbase and then the There Chandler Burton one with 14.69” wheelbase. Element also apparently has an 8.5” with 14.75” wheelbase.

I’m a big fan of over 14.5” wheelbases and I’ve had 8.38” with 14.625” and even an 8.25” with a 14.75” but shorter boards are trendy now so longer wheelbase boards are indeed harder to come by especially if you don’t want to go with over 8.5” in width.

Nice I'll check that out. Was on 8.5 for a while and don't intend on going back. But if this wheelbase situation stays this difficult then I might have to.

Thanks for the tips!
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on June 02, 2023, 01:16:17 PM
Hyped on trying this.  Longest wheelbase I’ve ever fucked with.

(https://i.ibb.co/JRyDVk5/IMG-8966.jpg)

The Heated Wheel Bank Mauler (8.25 x 28 x 19.875 WB)
Ace 00 trucks
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: WelcomeToHell on June 11, 2023, 07:36:57 PM
Having grown up skating South Jersey/Philly (albeit very poorly) in the 90s, I’m very stoked to try this setup. I normally ride 8.75/9” boards (still pretty poorly) so this should be interesting.


(https://i.ibb.co/TctL7Qz/IMG-0800.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/PCDXdsQ/IMG-0801.jpg)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on June 11, 2023, 07:41:33 PM
Hell yeah buddy 🔥🔥🔥
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Samsquantch on June 17, 2023, 05:40:48 PM
I think I'm stuck with long wheelbase.

Got back into skating last winter, tried a few different setups with the longest being 14.75 wheelbase and ended up liking it the best by far. Later I picked up a AH orange eagle with 15" wheelbase and liked it even more.

Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase again and tried skating it for a couple days. Hate it. Feel so unstable setting up for anything, landing anything feels so squirrelly, Ollie's are inconsistent, big transition is outright scary. Keep landing stuff too far up the nose and bailing.

Jump back on the orange eagle and instantly feel comfortable again. Ollie's are actually bigger and far more consistent, confidence inspiring. Don't really do any flip tricks anymore anyway, think I'll just stay with this shape.

I mean, I'm sure you get used to anything, I skated 7.5" with 14" wb as a teen in the 90's, but holy shit do short decks feel terrible now that I've tried long ones.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: freidnly guy on June 18, 2023, 10:52:31 AM

Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase

I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Samsquantch on June 18, 2023, 12:45:01 PM
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Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase
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I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.

Maybe that's what it is, the tail just feels weird on that polar, It's pointy and small. The whole board is just really uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 18, 2023, 06:31:39 PM
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Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase
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I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.
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Maybe that's what it is, the tail just feels weird on that polar, It's pointy and small. The whole board is just really uncomfortable.


Others have definitely had that opinion of Polar boards too.

Tried various sizes including used Polar 8.75 of which I have a couple (because people didn't like the short tail and just wanted to get rid of them) and although I can deal with the tail for simple things, I don't feel like I have enough of it when compared to some other boards of similar widths that have way longer tails.

More than anything it is the combination of the taper as well as the short tail that makes them so different to other boards like the AH eagles of comparable widths, but something like the orange eagle has everything - width, length, long wheelbase and long kicks, so it is a good one in that regard, same as any other companies that use that shape, or even the generic BBS blanks / Generator boards that you can get as shop boards or from skatesamples.com website.


Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Samsquantch on June 18, 2023, 08:37:44 PM
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Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase
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I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.
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Maybe that's what it is, the tail just feels weird on that polar, It's pointy and small. The whole board is just really uncomfortable.
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Others have definitely had that opinion of Polar boards too.

Tried various sizes including used Polar 8.75 of which I have a couple (because people didn't like the short tail and just wanted to get rid of them) and although I can deal with the tail for simple things, I don't feel like I have enough of it when compared to some other boards of similar widths that have way longer tails.

More than anything it is the combination of the taper as well as the short tail that makes them so different to other boards like the AH eagles of comparable widths, but something like the orange eagle has everything - width, length, long wheelbase and long kicks, so it is a good one in that regard, same as any other companies that use that shape, or even the generic BBS blanks / Generator boards that you can get as shop boards or from skatesamples.com website.

Interested in trying out the 8.625 as my next deck. Looks like it has nice full kicks, like the orange eagle but scaled down a bit, just to try something a bit more nimble. Have some forged hollow 159's that should be just the ticket. Any experience with that one?
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Creachteach on June 19, 2023, 12:50:17 AM
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Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase
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I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.
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Maybe that's what it is, the tail just feels weird on that polar, It's pointy and small. The whole board is just really uncomfortable.
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Others have definitely had that opinion of Polar boards too.

Tried various sizes including used Polar 8.75 of which I have a couple (because people didn't like the short tail and just wanted to get rid of them) and although I can deal with the tail for simple things, I don't feel like I have enough of it when compared to some other boards of similar widths that have way longer tails.

More than anything it is the combination of the taper as well as the short tail that makes them so different to other boards like the AH eagles of comparable widths, but something like the orange eagle has everything - width, length, long wheelbase and long kicks, so it is a good one in that regard, same as any other companies that use that shape, or even the generic BBS blanks / Generator boards that you can get as shop boards or from skatesamples.com website.
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Interested in trying out the 8.625 as my next deck. Looks like it has nice full kicks, like the orange eagle but scaled down a bit, just to try something a bit more nimble. Have some forged hollow 159's that should be just the ticket. Any experience with that one?

You and me both!
DLX 8,625” from Krooked and Antihero
They’re only 3mm skinnier than an 8,75”, but they keep the wheelbases longish, but the overall length compared to the orange eagle is 3/4” shorter.

They’re much more consistent than 8,75”s that can be shorter in the kick and wheelbase.

Hoping someone chimes in on your question.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 19, 2023, 01:54:28 AM
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Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase
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I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.
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Maybe that's what it is, the tail just feels weird on that polar, It's pointy and small. The whole board is just really uncomfortable.
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Others have definitely had that opinion of Polar boards too.

Tried various sizes including used Polar 8.75 of which I have a couple (because people didn't like the short tail and just wanted to get rid of them) and although I can deal with the tail for simple things, I don't feel like I have enough of it when compared to some other boards of similar widths that have way longer tails.

More than anything it is the combination of the taper as well as the short tail that makes them so different to other boards like the AH eagles of comparable widths, but something like the orange eagle has everything - width, length, long wheelbase and long kicks, so it is a good one in that regard, same as any other companies that use that shape, or even the generic BBS blanks / Generator boards that you can get as shop boards or from skatesamples.com website.
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Interested in trying out the 8.625 as my next deck. Looks like it has nice full kicks, like the orange eagle but scaled down a bit, just to try something a bit more nimble. Have some forged hollow 159's that should be just the ticket. Any experience with that one?
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You and me both!
DLX 8,625” from Krooked and Antihero
They’re only 3mm skinnier than an 8,75”, but they keep the wheelbases longish, but the overall length compared to the orange eagle is 3/4” shorter.

They’re much more consistent than 8,75”s that can be shorter in the kick and wheelbase.

Hoping someone chimes in on your question.


Ha yeah I have one set up and it was the preferred size and shape for a lot of the vert and bowl guys too.

It is 8.62 right through, so no taper, longer in both overall length and wheelbase than the white eagle, 14.75 wb is correct, but length is a bit more than what is listed, from memory, which makes the kicks really nice to me.

The shape is not at all full in the sense of FA / Hockey or the Full shaped DLX boards, but with the kicks being wide enough right through and not at all tapered down, it works really well for people who want a longer board / longer wheelbase option without going super wide too.


* I know it is under the 15" so not quite for this thread but it definitely is a good board and worth checking out.


This is almost the one I currently have setup, Grimple 8.62 anyway:

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/lord-div-sesher-grimplestix-862-skateboard-deck/teal


(https://www.tactics.com/a/e25o/1b/anti-hero-lord-div-sesher-grimplestix-862-skateboard-deck-top.webp)

Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: GS77 on September 15, 2023, 02:08:16 PM
I bought a ChicoStix board on close out and while it said 14.75” wheel base on their website it measured 15.5”. I emailed them and they updated the website.

If you want to try a long wheelbase dipped board (basically a krooked eye team board) check this out…

https://www.chicostix.com/products/chico-stix-x-ferris-plock-xl-9-3

It was too much wheelbase so I drilled back 3/8” and now I basically have this…

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-eyes-93-skateboard-deck/green
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on September 16, 2023, 11:38:36 AM
^^^Very rad

The other wheelbase thread had me measuring my shins and my long wheelbase status is confirmed.  Approx. 15”.  Incredible.  I’m starting to get the wheelbase bug again  :)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 16, 2023, 04:02:12 PM
I bought a ChicoStix board on close out and while it said 14.75” wheel base on their website it measured 15.5”. I emailed them and they updated the website.

If you want to try a long wheelbase dipped board (basically a krooked eye team board) check this out…

https://www.chicostix.com/products/chico-stix-x-ferris-plock-xl-9-3

It was too much wheelbase so I drilled back 3/8” and now I basically have this…

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-eyes-93-skateboard-deck/green


At that price too, for a decent shape that stays nice and wide right from front to back, it seems like a good option.

Definitely would get some if I was USA based, along with drilling it back as well.


^^^Very rad

The other wheelbase thread had me measuring my shins and my long wheelbase status is confirmed.  Approx. 15”.  Incredible.  I’m starting to get the wheelbase bug again  :)


I feel like some of those Heated Wheel boards with the 15.5 or so wheelbases could easily be drilled back to make a very functional and fun big board to ride.

Still keeps it longer than average, but not so long with such a short nose as it is a permanent cruiser type setup.

Just a thought anyway.


Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on September 16, 2023, 09:13:27 PM
I have a couple 15 inchers on ice I’m keen to set up sooner than later.  Been enjoying 14.5 quite a bit - and also have that Slam Time board w/ 15.75 wheelbase too, which isn’t nimble but I dig a lot - that range is really fun to mess around within.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Monolithic Flick on December 07, 2023, 02:00:40 PM
I'm not good enough to go down this path but as a tall dude (6'5'') I'm interested. 

I saw Madness mentioned earlier in the thread.  I think slap taught me that  Opera is the "new madness" and they seem to have a lot of interesting boards in terms of wheel base sizing:

https://www.tactics.com/opera/skateboard-decks
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: wurfnnjs on February 05, 2024, 07:59:20 PM
Sorry to necro this thread, but I need to replace my AH green giant with a 15.25 wheelbase and I can't find anything close anywhere. The only thing I can think of is maybe the tugboat shape from black label but the wheelbase is 14.5 and I would like to get as close to that 15.25 as possible, although willing to go down 1/4-1/2 and inch or so if needed. DOes nayone here have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on February 05, 2024, 08:32:17 PM
Black Label and The Heated Wheel both carry multiple shaped boards with 15” wheelbases

Check all the BL 15” options on this page
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/thumbhead-oval-pick-your-shape

THW has the 9” Sportsman in multiple colors, that’s a 15”
https://theheatedwheel.com/collections/skateboards/products/sportsman-yellow-stain-9-0

And there’s a 15.5” wheelbase in multiple colorways and art styles
https://theheatedwheel.com/collections/skateboards/products/grasshopper-guy-9-5

https://theheatedwheel.com/collections/skateboards/products/the-journey-9-5
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: wurfnnjs on February 06, 2024, 09:25:36 AM
thanks boss
Black Label and The Heated Wheel both carry multiple shaped boards with 15” wheelbases

Check all the BL 15” options on this page
https://www.blacklabelskates.com/product/thumbhead-oval-pick-your-shape

THW has the 9” Sportsman in multiple colors, that’s a 15”
https://theheatedwheel.com/collections/skateboards/products/sportsman-yellow-stain-9-0

And there’s a 15.5” wheelbase in multiple colorways and art styles
https://theheatedwheel.com/collections/skateboards/products/grasshopper-guy-9-5

https://theheatedwheel.com/collections/skateboards/products/the-journey-9-5
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: tuesday on February 06, 2024, 10:33:17 AM
Also check out tactics and skatedeluxe. They let you filter decks for wheelbase:

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/skateboard-decks?eav=960&cPath=42
https://www.tactics.com/skateboard-decks/ra-17435/page-2
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: dstrytruitt on February 06, 2024, 12:32:47 PM
Sorry to necro this thread, but I need to replace my AH green giant with a 15.25 wheelbase and I can't find anything close anywhere. The only thing I can think of is maybe the tugboat shape from black label but the wheelbase is 14.5 and I would like to get as close to that 15.25 as possible, although willing to go down 1/4-1/2 and inch or so if needed. DOes nayone here have any suggestions?

AH Grosso is double-drilled at 14.75 and 15.25
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: MongoSwitchIsIllegal on February 06, 2024, 12:39:17 PM
As a representative of 14" WB Gang, South Texas Chapter, I hope you all burn in Ed Templeton's basement.
Good day..
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: tuesday on February 06, 2024, 12:49:34 PM
As a representative of 14" WB Gang, South Texas Chapter, I hope you all burn in Ed Templeton's basement.
Good day..

And they say size does not matter...
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Fishhb on February 06, 2024, 07:54:17 PM
I got the hw sportsman it a great shape I really like it for cruising and bowls for curbs I prefer a 14.25
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: spacial_profiling on February 07, 2024, 07:23:42 PM
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Read the "tall guy" thread the other day and seeing how many guys near my size (6'4"+ 210lbs size 14 feet) preferred sub 14.5 wheelbases, I set up my Polar 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase
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I'm 6'4" and that board was exceptionally terrible for me. I think there is not enough fingers of flat at the tail so it was hard to pop. Even Crail Couch with 13.875 wb and miles of flat at the tail works better, though obviously not for big transition.
[close]

Maybe that's what it is, the tail just feels weird on that polar, It's pointy and small. The whole board is just really uncomfortable.
[close]


Others have definitely had that opinion of Polar boards too.

Tried various sizes including used Polar 8.75 of which I have a couple (because people didn't like the short tail and just wanted to get rid of them) and although I can deal with the tail for simple things, I don't feel like I have enough of it when compared to some other boards of similar widths that have way longer tails.

More than anything it is the combination of the taper as well as the short tail that makes them so different to other boards like the AH eagles of comparable widths, but something like the orange eagle has everything - width, length, long wheelbase and long kicks, so it is a good one in that regard, same as any other companies that use that shape, or even the generic BBS blanks / Generator boards that you can get as shop boards or from skatesamples.com website.
[close]

Interested in trying out the 8.625 as my next deck. Looks like it has nice full kicks, like the orange eagle but scaled down a bit, just to try something a bit more nimble. Have some forged hollow 159's that should be just the ticket. Any experience with that one?
I’ve ridden this a few times, have a couple 8.62 AH on ice. Currently on a Gonz 8.62 (no fuck you zone). Did an 8.75 polar too, prefer their 8.62. The tad lower forged’s esp on TKF who’s 8.62 are 14.5+ helps a lot with snapping/flicking quicker imo.
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Art Greco on March 24, 2024, 01:24:19 PM
This is Big Blue. 56” wheelbase. I built this couple of years ago just for fun. It’s a blast! 65.5” overall length, 12” at its widest point, but tapers quite a bit over the trucks.

The beam on the underside adds rigidity and acts as a riser for wheel clearance.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6CyjwGQ/IMG-4156.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SKH3Q5yZ/IMG-4157.jpg)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: munchbox on March 24, 2024, 03:48:25 PM
do you throw down on that?
can it sappy?
so many questions, want to see footage
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Art Greco on March 24, 2024, 05:58:05 PM
do you throw down on that?
can it sappy?
so many questions, want to see footage

A better skater than myself could probably Slappy on it. I just cruise around on it. Here’s a clip from a couple years ago after I first built it…

http://vimeo.com/600400738 (http://vimeo.com/600400738)
Title: Re: Long Wheelbase Gang (15”+)
Post by: Fartknocker415 on March 24, 2024, 06:36:08 PM
Oh