Egg Shaped Boards

[Landmine]

Xpost set up thread.  Ace Classic 66s were the move.

Heading out of town tomorrow so I slapped this together this morning to bring with me


Heroin El Huevo egg
Ace Classic 66
Cheesy Indy Slayer pentagram bolts b/c I'm a dork
Shop wheels
Bronson Raws
Heroin rails

[Freelancevagrant]

Xpost set up thread.  Ace Classic 66s were the move.

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Heading out of town tomorrow so I slapped this together this morning to bring with me


Heroin El Huevo egg
Ace Classic 66
Cheesy Indy Slayer pentagram bolts b/c I'm a dork
Shop wheels
Bronson Raws
Heroin rails

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God damn beauty

[Quantum_Bearing_Science]

After checking out this thread, I had to have one.

Set it up with some Venture 6.1 V Hollow lights and Loophole wheels (with our Fusion bearings, that we’re currently testing, in them).

It’s such a fun ride.  So fast and smooth.

[beandemon]

Redrilled to 14.38
Venture 6.1 w/krux kingpins
Spitfire f4 57mm classic 99a
Quantum isotopes
Bender hardware
Mob

Are you running risers?  I like risers with 54s on ventures, but that’s with a wide wheel. Do the classics wheel bite less aggressively due to the shape? 

[144p]

No risers, somehow it doesn’t get much bite, I assume it is because they are a classic shape.

[Fooj]

Has anyone skated a Fried Egg? If so what trucks and wheel size works in it? Just picked one up and was surprised how short the tail is.

[Violator]

https://ibb.co/zrxzDjX
Heroin Symmetrical Egg (graphic towards nose scratched off)
Shake junt rail
Indy mid baseplate with Ace 55 classic hanger and Ace bushings
riser pads
Boardycakes 49mm wheels
Bones Reds
Penny hardware

[GBLange]

https://ibb.co/zrxzDjX
Heroin Symmetrical Egg (graphic towards nose scratched off)
Shake junt rail
Indy mid baseplate with Ace 55 classic hanger and Ace bushings
riser pads
Boardycakes 49mm wheels
Bones Reds
Penny hardware

sweeet

[mamba]

I know there are tons of different egg shapes, but how much do these taper around over the bolts? I’m trying to decide if i should get 8.75 trucks or 9.0. I don’t see myself ever riding an egg over 9” or 9.1” though.

[Mbrimson88]

I know there are tons of different egg shapes, but how much do these taper around over the bolts? I’m trying to decide if i should get 8.75 trucks or 9.0. I don’t see myself ever riding an egg over 9” or 9.1” though.

I think most people usually go for about 1/4" or so down in truck size.

My Huffer 9.18 has Indy 159s (8.75) and they work well.

The 9.5 Heroin egg has Thunder 161 (9") trucks after I tried 151s (8.75) and thought it was just a bit too far in.

Two others with around 8.75 width boards have 149s and an 8.3 has 139s all sitting just nicely under on normal sized wheels.


* I forgot to add, but if you already have a board, or can see it in person, measure the width across the far front and far back bolts for a pretty accurate width of truck as that is about where the axle sits on most when considering where the wheels are, but if you are not sure, the best way is this - don't like any wheel showing, go down in truck size, or want a wider more stable ride, then go up in truck size.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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I know there are tons of different egg shapes, but how much do these taper around over the bolts? I’m trying to decide if i should get 8.75 trucks or 9.0. I don’t see myself ever riding an egg over 9” or 9.1” though.

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I think most people usually go for about 1/4" or so down in truck size.

My Huffer 9.18 has Indy 159s (8.75) and they work well.

The 9.5 Heroin egg has Thunder 161 (9") trucks after I tried 151s (8.75) and thought it was just a bit too far in.

Two others with around 8.75 width boards have 149s and an 8.3 has 139s all sitting just nicely under on normal sized wheels.


* I forgot to add, but if you already have a board, or can see it in person, measure the width across the far front and far back bolts for a pretty accurate width of truck as that is about where the axle sits on most when considering where the wheels are, but if you are not sure, the best way is this - don't like any wheel showing, go down in truck size, or want a wider more stable ride, then go up in truck size.

To add to this, I set up my Huffer (9.18") with Ace AF1 66s (9" axle) and I really wasn't feeling it, so I swapped them for Indy 149s (8.5" axle) and that really unlocked it for me. it's all about preference.

[gsosa]

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I know there are tons of different egg shapes, but how much do these taper around over the bolts? I’m trying to decide if i should get 8.75 trucks or 9.0. I don’t see myself ever riding an egg over 9” or 9.1” though.

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I think most people usually go for about 1/4" or so down in truck size.

My Huffer 9.18 has Indy 159s (8.75) and they work well.

The 9.5 Heroin egg has Thunder 161 (9") trucks after I tried 151s (8.75) and thought it was just a bit too far in.

Two others with around 8.75 width boards have 149s and an 8.3 has 139s all sitting just nicely under on normal sized wheels.


* I forgot to add, but if you already have a board, or can see it in person, measure the width across the far front and far back bolts for a pretty accurate width of truck as that is about where the axle sits on most when considering where the wheels are, but if you are not sure, the best way is this - don't like any wheel showing, go down in truck size, or want a wider more stable ride, then go up in truck size.

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To add to this, I set up my Huffer (9.18") with Ace AF1 66s (9" axle) and I really wasn't feeling it, so I swapped them for Indy 149s (8.5" axle) and that really unlocked it for me. it's all about preference.

Yeah, it depends on the use you give it too (then again it's all about the preference baby). I Have a 9.12 egg and I have Thunder 161s (9inch axel) on it. It hot rods just a bit but I use it as a cruiser/filmer board and when I do skate it normally Its usually for grinds and transition tricks, although flipping it is hella fun too. I imagine that if you want to skate it as a regular board you might want the trucks to not stick out as much

[Frank and Fred]

Over the last year or so I have ridden the Uma 9" egg and Heroin symmetrical 9" with 8.5" trucks, the Couch with both 8.75" and 9" trucks (feels better with the 8.75" trucks) and the Huffer with 9" and 8.75" trucks.

Totally personal preference but I think eggs work best with axle width being about 1/4" less than the deck at its widest.

[GBLange]

Over the last year or so I have ridden the Uma 9" egg and Heroin symmetrical 9" with 8.5" trucks, the Couch with both 8.75" and 9" trucks (feels better with the 8.75" trucks) and the Huffer with 9" and 8.75" trucks.

Totally personal preference but I think eggs work best with axle width being about 1/4" less than the deck at its widest.

i agree..

[Frontside Slappy]

Thought I'd contribute to this thread with my current quiver.


8.8 Fried Egg 2
Ace AF1 55s
Bones Medium Bushings
54 F4 OG Classics

9.25 Symmetrical Egg
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace AF1 66s
55 F4 OG Classics

10.0 Curb Killer
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace 66 Classics
Bones Medium Bushings
Heroin Risers
55 OJ Super Juice Minis

Each one has Reds Big Balls, 1 inch shop hardware and Jessup Ultragrip.

[gsosa]

Thought I'd contribute to this thread with my current quiver.


8.8 Fried Egg 2
Ace AF1 55s
Bones Medium Bushings
54 F4 OG Classics

9.25 Symmetrical Egg
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace AF1 66s
55 F4 OG Classics

10.0 Curb Killer
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace 66 Classics
Bones Medium Bushings
Heroin Risers
55 OJ Super Juice Minis

Each one has Reds Big Balls, 1 inch shop hardware and Jessup Ultragrip.

Bravo to you! That quiver looks *chefs kiss. I love the graphics of the fried egg! Too bad it's a bit small and I don't really need another egg shape right now.

[big_kev_215]

Thought I'd contribute to this thread with my current quiver.


8.8 Fried Egg 2
Ace AF1 55s
Bones Medium Bushings
54 F4 OG Classics

9.25 Symmetrical Egg
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace AF1 66s
55 F4 OG Classics

10.0 Curb Killer
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace 66 Classics
Bones Medium Bushings
Heroin Risers
55 OJ Super Juice Minis

Each one has Reds Big Balls, 1 inch shop hardware and Jessup Ultragrip.

How do you like the curb killer?  Is it functional for everyday skating?  I have one at home and I debate whether it’s a skate deck or just a for-the-wall deck.  I’m currently skating the 9.5” symmetrical egg (below) but the curb killer looks much bigger in comparison.  I grabbed the smaller Mandy egg too from the more recent drop.



 

[Violator]

Thought I'd contribute to this thread with my current quiver.


8.8 Fried Egg 2
Ace AF1 55s
Bones Medium Bushings
54 F4 OG Classics

9.25 Symmetrical Egg
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace AF1 66s
55 F4 OG Classics

10.0 Curb Killer
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace 66 Classics
Bones Medium Bushings
Heroin Risers
55 OJ Super Juice Minis

Each one has Reds Big Balls, 1 inch shop hardware and Jessup Ultragrip.

Hubba Hubba

[Frontside Slappy]

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Thought I'd contribute to this thread with my current quiver.


8.8 Fried Egg 2
Ace AF1 55s
Bones Medium Bushings
54 F4 OG Classics

9.25 Symmetrical Egg
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace AF1 66s
55 F4 OG Classics

10.0 Curb Killer
Enjoi Tummy Sticks
Ace 66 Classics
Bones Medium Bushings
Heroin Risers
55 OJ Super Juice Minis

Each one has Reds Big Balls, 1 inch shop hardware and Jessup Ultragrip.

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How do you like the curb killer?  Is it functional for everyday skating?  I have one at home and I debate whether it’s a skate deck or just a for-the-wall deck.  I’m currently skating the 9.5” symmetrical egg (below) but the curb killer looks much bigger in comparison.  I grabbed the smaller Mandy egg too from the more recent drop.

Before throwing the cruiser wheels on it I was skating it on a semi-regular basis, but it is a lot of board to work with! The 9.25 symmetrical has been my go to since that shape came out, I'm on my third one at the moment. Nowadays if I'm on a coffee run I'll take the curb killer out and maybe hit a slappy or two while I'm out and about, but other than that I just keep it to cruising on it.

[Velcro Wallet]

I set this up from bits and pieces laying around. Totally forgot I had the Ace 55 and the Boardy cakes are down to about 39mm from 44mm. Will be a fun curb board. I’ve been riding FA’s and other squarish shapes and it feels damn good to be back on an egg

[Freelancevagrant]

Crosspost from the set up thread

Frog egg 9.12” x 32.06” with a 14.375” wb
Jessup (it don’t mess up)
Film 155 trucks
Spitfire f4 54mm conical fulls 97a
Bones big balls
7/8” Allen hardware

[rawbertson.]

just got my first egg! I am waiting to burn out my existing deck before setting it up but CANNOT WAIT to try a 3 flip on it. it seems like the geometry of it would be perfect. i got the franky villani 9.125" "Sketchy"

[BartHarleyJarvis]

just got my first egg! I am waiting to burn out my existing deck before setting it up but CANNOT WAIT to try a 3 flip on it. it seems like the geometry of it would be perfect. i got the franky villani 9.125" "Sketchy"

that's a sick one. franky is definitely the skater that egg-pilled me

[TurdyBird]

Crosspost from the set up thread

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Frog egg 9.12” x 32.06” with a 14.375” wb
Jessup (it don’t mess up)
Film 155 trucks
Spitfire f4 54mm conical fulls 97a
Bones big balls
7/8” Allen hardware

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Did you re-drill for the 14.375 WB?? SW has it listed as 14.5(they often have dims wrong) so seeing this has me curious.

This board, the new krooked moonsmile, and the Huffer (currently riding one) have piqued my interest in my hunt for a new deck.

There’s a Uma too but that and the krooked are looked a little too pointy at both ends. Next week, I’m gonna go into the shop and check em all out.

[GBLange]

just got my first egg! I am waiting to burn out my existing deck before setting it up but CANNOT WAIT to try a 3 flip on it. it seems like the geometry of it would be perfect. i got the franky villani 9.125" "Sketchy"

sweeet..franky makes technical skating on a big board looks easy..and also Chico..

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I got the Huffer finally but haven't skated it yet. Hope I won't regret it.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

I got the Huffer finally but haven't skated it yet. Hope I won't regret it.

You won’t. Join us huffer sickos in the huffer cult thread

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I got the Huffer finally but haven't skated it yet. Hope I won't regret it.

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You won’t. Join us huffer sickos in the huffer cult thread

Haha, thanks! I'll report you back when I have had a session with it.

[goldfishboot]

I'm struggling to find specs on that Krooked Moon smile deck. Anyone?

[BartHarleyJarvis]

cross post. Had to grab one of these for when my huffer is dead.