Woodshop Directory 2019 Thread

[palelight]

Morning Bell (smaller company out of Canada) use South Central if you want to add them to the list. Lots of local shops carry them up here, nice way to try out South Central wood in Canada for those interested. They use the standard concave as far as I can tell.

[Raspberries]

This is confusing, brands don’t use their own woodshops.
These pages are on some Illuminati shit, skate industry is run by 4 wood companies?
I’ve never heard of this before and I was in the industry for awhile mostly on the soft goods side.
Who really owns these wood shops Nike and the globalists?

[SneakySecrets]

Who really owns these wood shops Nike and the globalists?

Nailed it.

[moonordie]

I remember on one of the older Woodshop threads somebody from Antiz was bitching about all the secrecy regarding their factory, same thing on this one.
I don't know why is such an issue about telling were the fuck you get your boards, is kinda a dick move like not telling where a skate spot is because is "yours" and you don't want anybody else skating it.
Fuck Antiz.

[talklessSkateMore]

Wake up and smell the affiliation

[Eds_gallerist]

I remember on one of the older Woodshop threads somebody from Antiz was bitching about all the secrecy regarding their factory, same thing on this one.
I don't why such a issue about telling were the fuck you get your boards, is kinda a dick move like not telling where a skate spot is because is "yours" and you don't want anybody else skating it.
Fuck Antiz.

Considered getting on as they offer the dimensions I like. Not anymore now, what is this secrecy bullshit?

[talklessSkateMore]

The secrecy stems from attempting to remain exclusive. Like the shop alva uses

[FrozenIndustries]

Anyone know who does Transportation Unit?

[Paco Supreme]

TU is and has always been ps Stix

[FrozenIndustries]

TU is and has always been ps Stix

Thanks!

[Eds_gallerist]

The secrecy stems from attempting to remain exclusive. Like the shop alva uses

I get that. But it's not like everyone's praising the wood Antiz is using. So I'd rather assume they don't want to give away their woodshop for other reasons.

[moonordie]

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The secrecy stems from attempting to remain exclusive. Like the shop alva uses

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I get that. But it's not like everyone's praising the wood Antiz is using. So I'd rather assume they don't want to give away their woodshop for other reasons.

Can't think of anything besides being douches.
btw, anybody knows about Poetic?

[Trail]

Been thinking of getting a Plan B pro board if I order it in England will it be PS or China?

[moonordie]

If you're going to your local you can read on top actually.

[afoct5]

I’m confused about one thing. Is BBS wood the same as generator? And is DLX wood different  or the same as the rest of BBS/Generator?

BBS/Bareback is the wood shop in Tijuana that presses the boards. Generator Distribution, which is in Oceanside distributes those boards to the brands. DLX is the same quality wood as the rest but they seem to have a bit more pull regarding custom shapes and measurements compared to other brands pressed there.

[afoct5]

Anyone have a Lovesick board before? How is the shape and concave?

Had a couple, an 8.38" and an 8.25". The shapes varied a lot. One had a large full nose with a shorter tail and the other a more standard tail and a shorter more tapered off nose. The concave on both felt sort of medium/steep but comfortable to me. Both had 14.25" wheel bases but the short tailed board felt really heavy with Thunders so I had to switch to Indy's on it. BBS wood so they held up well. I'm not sure if they stick to the same shapes or change it up with each run or not. They responded to me right away on instagram though when I had board dimension questions. Hope that helps!

[afoct5]

Colony is South Central if you want to add them to the list. Just set one up and really liking how sturdy it feels.

[Vintagebody]

Polar seems to have some seriously nice shapes.
Should be as good as Real boards, in terms of quality?

[ballintoohard]

Polar boards always last a while.

Got a new FA deck '1984' gloss silver 8.25 with 14.125 WB. Definitely Generator wood with a black and white "made in Mexico' sticker and no cereal number.

[Vintagebody]

Polar boards always last a while.

Got a new FA deck '1984' gloss silver 8.25 with 14.125 WB. Definitely Generator wood with a black and white "made in Mexico' sticker and no cereal number.

Compared to what?

[SirPizzaSlayer]

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Polar boards always last a while.

Got a new FA deck '1984' gloss silver 8.25 with 14.125 WB. Definitely Generator wood with a black and white "made in Mexico' sticker and no cereal number.

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Compared to what?

I think compared to most brands. Just bought one. It looks really good and can’t wait to use it.

[Vintagebody]

But Polar is made by same woodshop as Real. Then they should be equal?

[ballintoohard]

Not inherently. Generator could use the same type of wood, but they could use better sheets, press fewer at a time, etc.

I don't think any of the big brands are gunna be that much different from one another unless they have a specific shape/mold that they own.

[Vintagebody]

Is there any shape guide in regards to Polar? I'd like something with very blunt nose & tail, like Real Full shape.

[moonordie]

Is there any shape guide in regards to Polar? I'd like something with very blunt nose & tail, like Real Full shape.

They have like classic popsicle shape + sth called p2 (squared nose like Hockey) and the 1991 and 1992 shapes. I had like 5 and love them all.

[Krooked antihero]

Is there any shape guide in regards to Polar? I'd like something with very blunt nose & tail, like Real Full shape.

Polar’s website has all the info you’ll need, hope other companies would do that too...

[SirPizzaSlayer]

Is there any shape guide in regards to Polar? I'd like something with very blunt nose & tail, like Real Full shape.

polar does that shape. I have a Oskar board and it’s pretty blunt. It’s an 8 and it’s beautiful.

[Torre]

I have been digging South Central wood since I skated a 5 Boro deck for a month, which is a record for me because they are so strong. I actually had to switch it because it was worn out, I never actually snapped it, and this has only happened to me before with Powell Flight Decks and Almost Impact Light Decks.
My question is that are ALL boards that use South Central made from the same wood? I was looking into Bacon Skateboards and they have decks for $45 and others for $50 and was wondering if the cheaper one was made with price point type of inferior wood.

[cricketclub]

I have been digging South Central wood since I skated a 5 Boro deck for a month, which is a record for me because they are so strong. I actually had to switch it because it was worn out, I never actually snapped it, and this has only happened to me before with Powell Flight Decks and Almost Impact Light Decks.
My question is that are ALL boards that use South Central made from the same wood? I was looking into Bacon Skateboards and they have decks for $45 and others for $50 and was wondering if the cheaper one was made with price point type of inferior wood.

I'm on my second Threads board in a row right now and have to say the South Central wood and shapes are PERFECT. Both have been 8" but my second one is apparently a custom request from our shop owner that is identical to the other shape but has a slightly more square nose. It's even better.

Also I'm not sure if Threads is too small an operation to add but they could be added to South Central on the list.

[Sundaynuggets]

I have been digging South Central wood since I skated a 5 Boro deck for a month, which is a record for me because they are so strong. I actually had to switch it because it was worn out, I never actually snapped it, and this has only happened to me before with Powell Flight Decks and Almost Impact Light Decks.
My question is that are ALL boards that use South Central made from the same wood? I was looking into Bacon Skateboards and they have decks for $45 and others for $50 and was wondering if the cheaper one was made with price point type of inferior wood.

I’m riding a Bacon now that I got for $40 or so and its the same as the other South central decks I’ve had. (DOA and Politic). Steep concave, nose and tail which I love and the deck is lasting longer than a lot of the other decks I’ve ridden. I can’t say for sure, but I don’t think a smaller company like Bacon has separate price point decks with cheaper wood. I would guess that all of their decks are the same quality from SC. Could be wring though