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What size deck should I ride?
« on: November 02, 2018, 09:22:32 PM »
I’m 6’5” and have size 15 feet. I weigh 225lbs. Just picked up skating for the first time at 28 yrs and loving it but really struggling to land anything. I currently have an 8.25 deathwish deck. Any suggestions on the size deck  I should go for?

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2018, 01:34:54 AM »
Maybe try a 9" popsicle if you don't want to get a shaped deck.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2018, 03:06:14 AM »
u left the most important dimension out. general rule of thumb is your dick
size multiplied by 1.25
Let me preface this post with the fact that I am slightly inebriated, very uneducated and I havent read any papers or done any research at all, or read your post really.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2018, 03:09:26 AM »
u left the most important dimension out. general rule of thumb is your dick
size multiplied by 1.25

That actually checks out almost exactly for me!  :D

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2018, 05:57:23 PM »
Maybe try a 9" popsicle if you don't want to get a shaped deck.

Thanks. I’m between a 8.75 “ with Indy 159s or going to the 9” with 169s? I think that makes sense. I haven’t seen too many boards larger than 8.75” that aren’t shaped. Any brand suggestions?

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2018, 09:38:49 PM »
u left the most important dimension out. general rule of thumb is your dick
size multiplied by 1.25
Where the fuck am I going to find a 5" deck?
Before you say the music sucked, have you considered shutting the fuck up?

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2018, 02:55:24 AM »
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Maybe try a 9" popsicle if you don't want to get a shaped deck.
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Thanks. I’m between a 8.75 “ with Indy 159s or going to the 9” with 169s? I think that makes sense. I haven’t seen too many boards larger than 8.75” that aren’t shaped. Any brand suggestions?

Polar makes a 9" popsicle. Antihero orange eagle is also a 9" popsicle. Both of those I've considered to pair with my Ace 55s but I'm kinda on a shaped deck kick right now so haven't pulled the trigger.

There are some 9" popsicles around but they're not very common. I think CINCINNATI skates or at least used to skate mostly 9" popsicles. Maybe he'd have more input.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2018, 05:26:44 AM »
What size deck dick should I ride?
- I don't get how people always get this one wrong.
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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2019, 07:01:36 AM »
I just went from an 8.0 to a 10.4 for fun.

 

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2019, 08:20:47 AM »
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u left the most important dimension out. general rule of thumb is your dick
size multiplied by 1.25
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Where the fuck am I going to find a 5" deck?
Just come down the hall, first door on the left...dim the lights a bit.  Front door should be unlocked.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2019, 09:18:24 AM »
A banana and 2 eggs, you'd fit well on that

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2019, 10:27:29 AM »
board size is just preference, and despite the fact that most people ride something around 8" there's no actual advantage to it, just habit. Feet your size definitely get something 9" or wider and some wider trucks to go with it. Somebody said Polar makes wider boards, it's true, but you should just send your money directly to Neil Blender or the American College of Skateboard Graphic Artists and ask them to send you some boards.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2019, 10:04:55 AM »
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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2019, 05:40:15 PM »
I’m 6’5” and have size 15 feet. I weigh 225lbs. Just picked up skating for the first time at 28 yrs and loving it but really struggling to land anything. I currently have an 8.25 deathwish deck. Any suggestions on the size deck  I should go for?

Whatever feels good. I'd be buying 7.5 ' or smaller if they existed.
I'm currently riding n 8. Smallest I can find.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2019, 06:13:31 PM »
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u left the most important dimension out. general rule of thumb is your dick
size multiplied by 1.25
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Where the fuck am I going to find a 5" deck?

fuck I felt that shit heavy.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2019, 11:37:11 AM »
I’m 6’5” and have size 15 feet. I weigh 225lbs. Just picked up skating for the first time at 28 yrs and loving it but really struggling to land anything. I currently have an 8.25 deathwish deck. Any suggestions on the size deck  I should go for?
This might not help much but there is no specific chart for what board size you should ride. Also, by "really struggling to land anything," do you mean like it's too small for you to land on? So my advice would be go to your local skate shop and find a deck that you like. Ask the guy if you can take it down from the wall to stand on it. Repeat until you find a good size. If you don't have access to a skate shop, grab a measuring tape and experiment with different lengths next to your foot (as in try it at 9, 8.75, 8.5, or whatever the hell you want).

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2019, 06:52:44 PM »
I’m 6’2” with a 13 shoe and I ride either 8.5 or 8.375 smallest. With a 15 shoe I would try 8.75 and see if it feels better.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2019, 07:04:54 AM »
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I’m 6’5” and have size 15 feet. I weigh 225lbs. Just picked up skating for the first time at 28 yrs and loving it but really struggling to land anything. I currently have an 8.25 deathwish deck. Any suggestions on the size deck  I should go for?
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Whatever feels good. I'd be buying 7.5 ' or smaller if they existed.
I'm currently riding n 8. Smallest I can find.
DGK and a few other BBS/Generator brands sell 7.5 decks but ive never seen or even heard of lower than that

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2019, 12:03:53 PM »
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I’m 6’5” and have size 15 feet. I weigh 225lbs. Just picked up skating for the first time at 28 yrs and loving it but really struggling to land anything. I currently have an 8.25 deathwish deck. Any suggestions on the size deck  I should go for?
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Whatever feels good. I'd be buying 7.5 ' or smaller if they existed.
I'm currently riding n 8. Smallest I can find.

Toy machine makes 7.375, 7.5, 7.625, 7.75

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2019, 07:04:18 PM »
I just went from an 8.0 to a 10.4 for fun.
I pretty much just did the same. A 8.6 to a 10.
It's hella fun.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2019, 07:00:51 PM »
  Fuck, at 6 5 with 15 size feet get a 36 long board thats wide and has a tail.  Put ace 66s on there or 169 indys and 54 mm easy street fatties.  Ur just gettin goin so you dont need a nose yet. No risers. No tight trucks -that shits bs.  Edit; i just saw one on the socal skate web site a board from "honey longboards" its 10 by 35.5 with a kick tail.  That would be perfect.  At 6 5 it will help ur style to have a wheel base thats proportional. It wouldnt be a 'longboard' for you.
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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2019, 05:41:56 AM »
  Fuck, at 6 5 with 15 size feet get a 36 long board thats wide and has a tail.  Put ace 66s on there or 169 indys and 54 mm easy street fatties.  Ur just gettin goin so you dont need a nose yet. No risers. No tight trucks -that shits bs.  Edit; i just saw one on the socal skate web site a board from "honey longboards" its 10 by 35.5 with a kick tail.  That would be perfect.  At 6 5 it will help ur style to have a wheel base thats proportional. It wouldnt be a 'longboard' for you.
we're talking about a skateboard, not a longboard bro

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #22 on: April 17, 2019, 06:12:36 AM »
What size deck dick should I ride?

its not the size that counts its the social status the dick elevates you to in the future boiboi

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2019, 06:20:39 AM »
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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2019, 07:20:28 AM »
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What size deck dick should I ride?
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its not the size that counts its the social status the dick elevates you to in the future boiboi
or money lmao

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2019, 02:43:17 PM »
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  Fuck, at 6 5 with 15 size feet get a 36 long board thats wide and has a tail.  Put ace 66s on there or 169 indys and 54 mm easy street fatties.  Ur just gettin goin so you dont need a nose yet. No risers. No tight trucks -that shits bs.  Edit; i just saw one on the socal skate web site a board from "honey longboards" its 10 by 35.5 with a kick tail.  That would be perfect.  At 6 5 it will help ur style to have a wheel base thats proportional. It wouldnt be a 'longboard' for you.
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we're talking about a skateboard, not a longboard bro
  I m talking about 4 more inches cause hes so tall.  Fuck off.
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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #26 on: April 18, 2019, 06:18:20 AM »
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  Fuck, at 6 5 with 15 size feet get a 36 long board thats wide and has a tail.  Put ace 66s on there or 169 indys and 54 mm easy street fatties.  Ur just gettin goin so you dont need a nose yet. No risers. No tight trucks -that shits bs.  Edit; i just saw one on the socal skate web site a board from "honey longboards" its 10 by 35.5 with a kick tail.  That would be perfect.  At 6 5 it will help ur style to have a wheel base thats proportional. It wouldnt be a 'longboard' for you.
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we're talking about a skateboard, not a longboard bro
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  I m talking about 4 more inches cause hes so tall.  Fuck off.
You don't need a longer deck just cuz you're taller. It's all personal preference so shut up and put your tampon back in.

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #27 on: April 18, 2019, 08:46:29 AM »
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  Fuck, at 6 5 with 15 size feet get a 36 long board thats wide and has a tail.  Put ace 66s on there or 169 indys and 54 mm easy street fatties.  Ur just gettin goin so you dont need a nose yet. No risers. No tight trucks -that shits bs.  Edit; i just saw one on the socal skate web site a board from "honey longboards" its 10 by 35.5 with a kick tail.  That would be perfect.  At 6 5 it will help ur style to have a wheel base thats proportional. It wouldnt be a 'longboard' for you.
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we're talking about a skateboard, not a longboard bro
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  I m talking about 4 more inches cause hes so tall.  Fuck off.
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You don't need a longer deck just cuz you're taller. It's all personal preference so shut up and put your tampon back in.

from the kid who's too pussy to skate his own apartment complex. mmkay

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #28 on: April 18, 2019, 09:13:12 AM »
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  Fuck, at 6 5 with 15 size feet get a 36 long board thats wide and has a tail.  Put ace 66s on there or 169 indys and 54 mm easy street fatties.  Ur just gettin goin so you dont need a nose yet. No risers. No tight trucks -that shits bs.  Edit; i just saw one on the socal skate web site a board from "honey longboards" its 10 by 35.5 with a kick tail.  That would be perfect.  At 6 5 it will help ur style to have a wheel base thats proportional. It wouldnt be a 'longboard' for you.
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we're talking about a skateboard, not a longboard bro
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  I m talking about 4 more inches cause hes so tall.  Fuck off.
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You don't need a longer deck just cuz you're taller. It's all personal preference so shut up and put your tampon back in.
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from the kid who's too pussy to skate his own apartment complex. mmkay
never said i'm too pussy, just wanna find some areas outside person. lmao chill kid did your mom not love you enough?

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Re: What size deck should I ride?
« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2019, 08:11:04 AM »
Get a boner and measure it. That's how wide your board should be.

On a lighter note, there is no correct answer to your question. Ride whatever size board feels comfortable to you.
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