Twin tail

[Xen]

The Quasi looks nice, how deep/shallow ist the concave?

Probably too early to tell but given the 8.375 Quasi are not squared off, one can assume this one isn't either?

[Ok]

https://socalskateshop.com/Heroin-Mandy-Enemy-Symmetrical-Shaped-Skateboard-Deck-Green-Stain-95x31-75.html#!?cc_decks=124579&c=cc_grip-tape

Width: 9.5"
Length: 31.75"
Wheelbase: 14.25"
Nose: 6.87"
Tail: 6.87"



I might have to bite on this. My 161s forged hollows need a home.

Looks fun.
You skated the 161s yet? Wide thunders are fun for me

[Dan Gerous]

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The Quasi looks nice, how deep/shallow ist the concave?

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Probably too early to tell but given the 8.375 Quasi are not squared off, one can assume this one isn't either?

I'll have the Quasi 8.375 Twin this week, I'll post back with measures, what the concave compares to and a decent picture from the top.

[Xen]

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https://socalskateshop.com/Heroin-Mandy-Enemy-Symmetrical-Shaped-Skateboard-Deck-Green-Stain-95x31-75.html#!?cc_decks=124579&c=cc_grip-tape

Width: 9.5"
Length: 31.75"
Wheelbase: 14.25"
Nose: 6.87"
Tail: 6.87"



I might have to bite on this. My 161s forged hollows need a home.

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Looks fun.
You skated the 161s yet? Wide thunders are fun for me

Yep, had the 161s on a few boards off an on (symm egg). Problem is wheelbite for me :\ rode some thunders today, wheebite city...shelved that board and hopped on the mindy indy setup..way less wheebite. I'm too sketchy for thunders lol....but man that pop is on point.

[munchbox]

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https://socalskateshop.com/Heroin-Mandy-Enemy-Symmetrical-Shaped-Skateboard-Deck-Green-Stain-95x31-75.html#!?cc_decks=124579&c=cc_grip-tape

Width: 9.5"
Length: 31.75"
Wheelbase: 14.25"
Nose: 6.87"
Tail: 6.87"



I might have to bite on this. My 161s forged hollows need a home.

[close]

Looks fun.
You skated the 161s yet? Wide thunders are fun for me

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Yep, had the 161s on a few boards off an on (symm egg). Problem is wheelbite for me :\ rode some thunders today, wheebite city...shelved that board and hopped on the mindy indy setup..way less wheebite. I'm too sketchy for thunders lol....but man that pop is on point.

have you tried ventures?
i had the same issues with thunders until i switched over

[Xen]

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https://socalskateshop.com/Heroin-Mandy-Enemy-Symmetrical-Shaped-Skateboard-Deck-Green-Stain-95x31-75.html#!?cc_decks=124579&c=cc_grip-tape

Width: 9.5"
Length: 31.75"
Wheelbase: 14.25"
Nose: 6.87"
Tail: 6.87"



I might have to bite on this. My 161s forged hollows need a home.

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Looks fun.
You skated the 161s yet? Wide thunders are fun for me

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Yep, had the 161s on a few boards off an on (symm egg). Problem is wheelbite for me :\ rode some thunders today, wheebite city...shelved that board and hopped on the mindy indy setup..way less wheebite. I'm too sketchy for thunders lol....but man that pop is on point.

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have you tried ventures?
i had the same issues with thunders until i switched over

I did when the 5.6 ti dropped -  I wasn't a fan, even with extensive tinkering - I still have two pairs of unground 'lites' hollow pin, solid axle on my kids board, they just roll around no grinds.

I'm still eyeing this deck and only the 161s I have on hand would fit, tho I could go 8.75 but that's too magic carpet for me.

honestly, polars with wheels well work the best for me on thunders (team plates)...the wells help so much.

[Space Cowboy]

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Ive always wanted to skate a twin tail with bigger "Tails" like not quite a twin nose but just more space to flick off of, i didn't even know mark had a twin tail. Does the suciu twin tail have larger "Tails" than the Ishod/crob decks? if they are i might have to try it out

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I can't really say about the AWS/Habitat shape (Suciu/Spears), but the Crob/Malto twin I ride currently is a pretty perfect nose/tail hybrid in my opinion.

Thanks for this, might have to pick up a Foy or try try out the chocolate twins

[Space Cowboy]

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Ive always wanted to skate a twin tail with bigger "Tails" like not quite a twin nose but just more space to flick off of, i didn't even know mark had a twin tail. Does the suciu twin tail have larger "Tails" than the Ishod/crob decks? if they are i might have to try it out

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I can't really say about the AWS/Habitat shape (Suciu/Spears), but the Crob/Malto twin I ride currently is a pretty perfect nose/tail hybrid in my opinion.

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Thanks for this, might have to pick up a Foy like Xen Suggested or try try out the chocolate twins

[Xen]

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Ive always wanted to skate a twin tail with bigger "Tails" like not quite a twin nose but just more space to flick off of, i didn't even know mark had a twin tail. Does the suciu twin tail have larger "Tails" than the Ishod/crob decks? if they are i might have to try it out

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I can't really say about the AWS/Habitat shape (Suciu/Spears), but the Crob/Malto twin I ride currently is a pretty perfect nose/tail hybrid in my opinion.

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Thanks for this, might have to pick up a Foy or try try out the chocolate twins

The Suciu are BIG ASS NOSE kicks without a doubt...switching back to the foy was like night and day, the Foy being much stubbier in comparison.

I tried to setup the suciu again and give it another shot, it's just....weird feeling to me due to it's over all, and kick, length.

[Woodshop]

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Ive always wanted to skate a twin tail with bigger "Tails" like not quite a twin nose but just more space to flick off of, i didn't even know mark had a twin tail. Does the suciu twin tail have larger "Tails" than the Ishod/crob decks? if they are i might have to try it out

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I can't really say about the AWS/Habitat shape (Suciu/Spears), but the Crob/Malto twin I ride currently is a pretty perfect nose/tail hybrid in my opinion.

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Thanks for this, might have to pick up a Foy or try try out the chocolate twins

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The Suciu are BIG ASS NOSE kicks without a doubt...switching back to the foy was like night and day, the Foy being much stubbier in comparison.

I tried to setup the suciu again and give it another shot, it's just....weird feeling to me due to it's over all, and kick, length.

I know some people shape down their boards a bit, so was wondering if this would be an option on the AWS / Habitat deck, but every time I think about it, I don't really feel motivated to try, even though I will happily modify other aspects of skateboards from time to time.

[Xen]

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Ive always wanted to skate a twin tail with bigger "Tails" like not quite a twin nose but just more space to flick off of, i didn't even know mark had a twin tail. Does the suciu twin tail have larger "Tails" than the Ishod/crob decks? if they are i might have to try it out

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I can't really say about the AWS/Habitat shape (Suciu/Spears), but the Crob/Malto twin I ride currently is a pretty perfect nose/tail hybrid in my opinion.

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Thanks for this, might have to pick up a Foy or try try out the chocolate twins

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The Suciu are BIG ASS NOSE kicks without a doubt...switching back to the foy was like night and day, the Foy being much stubbier in comparison.

I tried to setup the suciu again and give it another shot, it's just....weird feeling to me due to it's over all, and kick, length.

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I know some people shape down their boards a bit, so was wondering if this would be an option on the AWS / Habitat deck, but every time I think about it, I don't really feel motivated to try, even though I will happily modify other aspects of skateboards from time to time.

If I could, I most certainly would; I'd drop both kicks down enough to bring the deck length from 32.25" to 31.88" - basically matching up with the Foy but squared tips and steep!

[Dan Gerous]

Quasi Justin Henry Mirror Twin Tail 8.375...

It's a bit shorter than claimed, about 3/32 shorter than 31.75"?
Other measures are pretty much bang on, maybe a hair under 8.375" wide and wheelbase is indeed 14.25", tails are about 6 5/8 - 6.6", very much a twin tail like the Ishod, not twin nose or hybrid.

Top view:


Top view compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail:


Concave compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail with a III concave:


Basically, it seems very close to the 8.3 DLX but with a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The tails are maybe a tad less pointy but not by much. Seems nice and maybe a good option for those who's only complaint about the DLX is that the wheelbase is too long. Not being a slick, it's also noticably lighter.

[Xen]

Quasi Justin Henry Mirror Twin Tail 8.375...

It's a bit shorter than claimed, about 3/32 shorter than 31.75"?
Other measures are pretty much bang on, maybe a hair under 8.375" wide and wheelbase is indeed 14.25", tails are about 6 5/8 - 6.6", very much a twin tail like the Ishod, not twin nose or hybrid.

My experience with Quasi [proto...quasimodo) is they are about 1/4" + shorter than listed. So the listed  32.125"  is always around 31.875" (which is perfect!)

Excellent.

Top view:


Top view compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail:


Concave compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail with a III concave:


Basically, it seems very close to the 8.3 DLX but with a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The tails are maybe a tad less pointy but not by much. Seems nice and maybe a good option for those who's only complaint about the DLX is that the wheelbase is too long. Not being a slick, it's also noticeably lighter.

Would you say the kicks are fuller?

I'm sold. Thanks for the measurements!

[Dan Gerous]

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Quasi Justin Henry Mirror Twin Tail 8.375...

It's a bit shorter than claimed, about 3/32 shorter than 31.75"?
Other measures are pretty much bang on, maybe a hair under 8.375" wide and wheelbase is indeed 14.25", tails are about 6 5/8 - 6.6", very much a twin tail like the Ishod, not twin nose or hybrid.

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My experience with Quasi [proto...quasimodo) is they are about 1/4" + shorter than listed. So the listed  32.125"  is always around 31.875" (which is perfect!)

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Excellent.

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Top view:


Top view compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail:


Concave compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail with a III concave:


Basically, it seems very close to the 8.3 DLX but with a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The tails are maybe a tad less pointy but not by much. Seems nice and maybe a good option for those who's only complaint about the DLX is that the wheelbase is too long. Not being a slick, it's also noticeably lighter.

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Would you say the kicks are fuller?

I'm sold. Thanks for the measurements!

A little bit fuller yes, but not by much, very subtly so.

Personally I love the shape but that's coming from someone who doesn't like too square or too full shapes and from someone who loves the Ishod/Worrest 8.3's shape, tail lengths and steepness. The DLX wheelbase is at the upper limit of acceptable for me though (Thunder fan here).

The Foy has a nice wheelbase and I'm okay with the 8.5 width, but I find the kicks a bit too long and mellow, I have one setup that I'll try with slightly bigger wheels than I usually use. But this Quasi might be the best of both Worlds for me.

[Xen]

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Quasi Justin Henry Mirror Twin Tail 8.375...

It's a bit shorter than claimed, about 3/32 shorter than 31.75"?
Other measures are pretty much bang on, maybe a hair under 8.375" wide and wheelbase is indeed 14.25", tails are about 6 5/8 - 6.6", very much a twin tail like the Ishod, not twin nose or hybrid.

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My experience with Quasi [proto...quasimodo) is they are about 1/4" + shorter than listed. So the listed  32.125"  is always around 31.875" (which is perfect!)

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Excellent.

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Top view:


Top view compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail:


Concave compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail with a III concave:


Basically, it seems very close to the 8.3 DLX but with a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The tails are maybe a tad less pointy but not by much. Seems nice and maybe a good option for those who's only complaint about the DLX is that the wheelbase is too long. Not being a slick, it's also noticeably lighter.

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Would you say the kicks are fuller?

I'm sold. Thanks for the measurements!

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A little bit fuller yes, but not by much, very subtly so.

Personally I love the shape but that's coming from someone who doesn't like too square or too full shapes and from someone who loves the Ishod/Worrest 8.3's shape, tail lengths and steepness. The DLX wheelbase is at the upper limit of acceptable for me though (Thunder fan here).

The Foy has a nice wheelbase and I'm okay with the 8.5 width, but I find the kicks a bit too long and mellow, I have one setup that I'll try with slightly bigger wheels than I usually use. But this Quasi might be the best of both Worlds for me.

I think the Foy is great for an 8.5 twin, wouldn't change a thing; I agree with you that the kicks are very mellow, after playing around on the suciu twin and a SC slick (non-twin), the foy felt damn near flat.

The main thing I disliked about the DLX twin was the WB but only because of the kick length being short with a long wheel base and deck length (the Suciu with kicks being too long with a long wb)

I'm very particular about my 8.3s and there are so few out there worth anything; they are either too big of a WB and nose or the tails are too short (Crail/PlanB...most PSTix too).

Nice to have more options out there, especially in the 8.3 space...as there's only two!

[Dan Gerous]

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Quasi Justin Henry Mirror Twin Tail 8.375...

It's a bit shorter than claimed, about 3/32 shorter than 31.75"?
Other measures are pretty much bang on, maybe a hair under 8.375" wide and wheelbase is indeed 14.25", tails are about 6 5/8 - 6.6", very much a twin tail like the Ishod, not twin nose or hybrid.

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My experience with Quasi [proto...quasimodo) is they are about 1/4" + shorter than listed. So the listed  32.125"  is always around 31.875" (which is perfect!)

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Excellent.

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Top view:


Top view compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail:


Concave compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail with a III concave:


Basically, it seems very close to the 8.3 DLX but with a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The tails are maybe a tad less pointy but not by much. Seems nice and maybe a good option for those who's only complaint about the DLX is that the wheelbase is too long. Not being a slick, it's also noticeably lighter.

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Would you say the kicks are fuller?

I'm sold. Thanks for the measurements!

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A little bit fuller yes, but not by much, very subtly so.

Personally I love the shape but that's coming from someone who doesn't like too square or too full shapes and from someone who loves the Ishod/Worrest 8.3's shape, tail lengths and steepness. The DLX wheelbase is at the upper limit of acceptable for me though (Thunder fan here).

The Foy has a nice wheelbase and I'm okay with the 8.5 width, but I find the kicks a bit too long and mellow, I have one setup that I'll try with slightly bigger wheels than I usually use. But this Quasi might be the best of both Worlds for me.

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I think the Foy is great for an 8.5 twin, wouldn't change a thing; I agree with you that the kicks are very mellow, after playing around on the suciu twin and a SC slick (non-twin), the foy felt damn near flat.

The main thing I disliked about the DLX twin was the WB but only because of the kick length being short with a long wheel base and deck length (the Suciu with kicks being too long with a long wb)

I'm very particular about my 8.3s and there are so few out there worth anything; they are either too big of a WB and nose or the tails are too short (Crail/PlanB...most PSTix too).

Nice to have more options out there, especially in the 8.3 space...as there's only two!

I agree the Foy is still very nice even with the mellow kicks, it's the best 8.5 twin and very skateable as is, despite the mellowness. I have Thunder Ti Lights on it, maybe swapping the forged baseplates for the higher cast ones might make the mellowness more acceptable... and a better idea than having too big wheels for the height of Thunders...

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Quasi Justin Henry Mirror Twin Tail 8.375...

It's a bit shorter than claimed, about 3/32 shorter than 31.75"?
Other measures are pretty much bang on, maybe a hair under 8.375" wide and wheelbase is indeed 14.25", tails are about 6 5/8 - 6.6", very much a twin tail like the Ishod, not twin nose or hybrid.

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My experience with Quasi [proto...quasimodo) is they are about 1/4" + shorter than listed. So the listed  32.125"  is always around 31.875" (which is perfect!)

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Excellent.

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Top view:


Top view compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail:


Concave compared to a DLX 8.3 Twin Tail with a III concave:


Basically, it seems very close to the 8.3 DLX but with a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The tails are maybe a tad less pointy but not by much. Seems nice and maybe a good option for those who's only complaint about the DLX is that the wheelbase is too long. Not being a slick, it's also noticeably lighter.

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Would you say the kicks are fuller?

I'm sold. Thanks for the measurements!

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A little bit fuller yes, but not by much, very subtly so.

Personally I love the shape but that's coming from someone who doesn't like too square or too full shapes and from someone who loves the Ishod/Worrest 8.3's shape, tail lengths and steepness. The DLX wheelbase is at the upper limit of acceptable for me though (Thunder fan here).

The Foy has a nice wheelbase and I'm okay with the 8.5 width, but I find the kicks a bit too long and mellow, I have one setup that I'll try with slightly bigger wheels than I usually use. But this Quasi might be the best of both Worlds for me.

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I think the Foy is great for an 8.5 twin, wouldn't change a thing; I agree with you that the kicks are very mellow, after playing around on the suciu twin and a SC slick (non-twin), the foy felt damn near flat.

The main thing I disliked about the DLX twin was the WB but only because of the kick length being short with a long wheel base and deck length (the Suciu with kicks being too long with a long wb)

I'm very particular about my 8.3s and there are so few out there worth anything; they are either too big of a WB and nose or the tails are too short (Crail/PlanB...most PSTix too).

Nice to have more options out there, especially in the 8.3 space...as there's only two!

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I agree the Foy is still very nice even with the mellow kicks, it's the best 8.5 twin and very skateable as is, despite the mellowness. I have Thunder Ti Lights on it, maybe swapping the forged baseplates for the higher cast ones might make the mellowness more acceptable... and a better idea than having too big wheels for the height of Thunders...

I've got 149 royals on my foy still, perfect (but I think they shine on 14.3x WBs, like indys or ACE do). Thunders worked best on the neen with its 14.25"WB; to me extended WB trucks bring that 14.25WB closer to a 14.3, wheres putting them on a 14.3wb pushed them closer to a 14.5, which is out of my range.

[jimgrude]

I don't see a lot of fuzz about the Krooked Bobby Worrest twin tail on here.
If you're looking for shorter kicks, The 8.3 have 6.6" tails, just like the Ishod Monarch 8.25. However, the shape is fuller and the kicks are a bit steeper. The WB is also really short at 14.2".
Definitely my favorite twin so far, so I'm going back for seconds.

[Xen]

I don't see a lot of fuzz about the Krooked Bobby Worrest twin tail on here.
If you're looking for shorter kicks, The 8.3 have 6.6" tails, just like the Ishod Monarch 8.25. However, the shape is fuller and the kicks are a bit steeper. The WB is also really short at 14.2".
Definitely my favorite twin so far, so I'm going back for seconds.

That’s because it’s the same mold as the Ishod 8.3 that led the way; it’s just sort of assumed everyone wanting a twin knows they’re the same board.  It’s mentioned in this thread and has been ridden by many of us.

‘dlx 8.3’ applies to both is all.

[Idk]

I’ve yet to see a Bobby Twin tail that is different from the Ishod one. All are 8.3 31.9 14.4 6.6

[goodatmeth]

I’ve yet to see a Bobby Twin tail that is different from the Ishod one. All are 8.3 31.9 14.4 6.6

This. There isn't one with 14.2 wb right?

[Dan Gerous]

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I’ve yet to see a Bobby Twin tail that is different from the Ishod one. All are 8.3 31.9 14.4 6.6

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This. There isn't one with 14.2 wb right?

Right. There is only one size in the Krooked Worrest Twin and it's always the exact same board as the Ishod 8.3, same mold, same shape, same drilling, same wheelbase, both slicks, they just print different graphics at the end of the manufacturing process. Even the sizing sticker on the Worrest says it's Ishod's shape.



They're both 8.3 x 31.9 with 14.4 wb and 6.6 tails as Idk mentionned.

Personally I'm a big fan of Ishod and I love that shape, but I get the Worrest more often as the Ishod usually sells out quicker, probably because he has a bigger fan base and it's more known/public that he skates a twin. Also, not that important but Real graphics are sometimes very nice, sometimes not so nice while I like most graphics made by Gonz.

[Xen]

I like most graphics made by Gonz.

Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

[Dan Gerous]

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I like most graphics made by Gonz.

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Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

I actually don't mind if Gonz doesn't do them himself, I just generally like that style and art direction more than Real's. Real has some really great graphics once in a while, but the good ones can be few and far between, especially on Ishod's Twins. Real's art direction is a bit all over the place.

[Idk]

There is something about the slick the concave and how it feels when you slide it’s nice.

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I like most graphics made by Gonz.

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Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

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I actually don't mind if Gonz doesn't do them himself, I just generally like that style and art direction. Real has some really great graphics once in a while, but the good ones can be few and far between.

Krooked has some graphics I like, in present times, but their early stuff was a lot more compelling. Sometimes I just fondly think of the Sean Sheffey gest board, apropos of nothing…(I just went a searched for the image and the graphic isn’t amazing, and the one I had was purple, but it just seemed abs felt good/cool at the time).
The new graphics, although nice, can at times, seem sorta creepy with their forgery vibes. I’ve said this before, but toy machine has the same, yet worse, feel to me on this: simplistic graphics that were compelling/interesting, and now seem hollow.
Nostalgia is odd

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I like most graphics made by Gonz.

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Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

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I actually don't mind if Gonz doesn't do them himself, I just generally like that style and art direction more than Real's. Real has some really great graphics once in a while, but the good ones can be few and far between, especially on Ishod's Twins. Real's art direction is a bit all over the place.

Totally agree; krooked has the best style out of DLX no doubt. As for REAL, I prefer the basic ogo boards to just about anything they put out (their low pros were pretty sweet back in the day). AH...hit or miss for me, not into the Pigeon nonsense.

There is something about the slick the concave and how it feels when you slide it’s nice.

I'm on a slick now (NHS) and like the (all) DLX slicks, the consistency is what makes them shine, especially if you hit regular spots. Is it magical? No. But you do get a little more slide and a lot less stick. So much so I had to move from 99a to 101/103s to keep up with the slick.

It's also heavier, like it is on every board. Really want to try out the VX Slick once they put it on some better shapes...once cna hope for a VX twin slick in the future

[Dan Gerous]

There is something about the slick the concave and how it feels when you slide it’s nice.

I get why Ishod wants the slick all the time, it's a bit weird at first but once you are used to it, it's really nice and more consistant across various types of ledges/rails/curbs and through various states of waxness/broken-in or not... less bad surprises.

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I like most graphics made by Gonz.

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Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

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I actually don't mind if Gonz doesn't do them himself, I just generally like that style and art direction. Real has some really great graphics once in a while, but the good ones can be few and far between.

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Krooked has some graphics I like, in present times, but their early stuff was a lot more compelling. Sometimes I just fondly think of the Sean Sheffey gest board, apropos of nothing…(I just went a searched for the image and the graphic isn’t amazing, and the one I had was purple, but it just seemed abs felt good/cool at the time).
The new graphics, although nice, can at times, seem sorta creepy with their forgery vibes. I’ve said this before, but toy machine has the same, yet worse, feel to me on this: simplistic graphics that were compelling/interesting, and now seem hollow.
Nostalgia is odd

Early graphics were probably made by Gonz more often... I think he still does the guest boards himself but I'm not 100% sure. Anyway, the twin tails I buy to skate, not as wall boards, so between two I'll pick the nicer looking one but it's not really that important to me.

[Xen]

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There is something about the slick the concave and how it feels when you slide it’s nice.

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I get why Ishod wants the slick all the time, it's a bit weird at first but once you are used to it, it's really nice and more consistant across various types of ledges/rails/curbs and through various states of waxness/broken-in or not... less bad surprises.

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I like most graphics made by Gonz.

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Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

[close]

I actually don't mind if Gonz doesn't do them himself, I just generally like that style and art direction. Real has some really great graphics once in a while, but the good ones can be few and far between.

[close]

Krooked has some graphics I like, in present times, but their early stuff was a lot more compelling. Sometimes I just fondly think of the Sean Sheffey gest board, apropos of nothing…(I just went a searched for the image and the graphic isn’t amazing, and the one I had was purple, but it just seemed abs felt good/cool at the time).
The new graphics, although nice, can at times, seem sorta creepy with their forgery vibes. I’ve said this before, but toy machine has the same, yet worse, feel to me on this: simplistic graphics that were compelling/interesting, and now seem hollow.
Nostalgia is odd

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Early graphics were probably made by Gonz more often... I think he still does the guest boards himself but I'm not 100% sure. Anyway, the twin tails I buy to skate, not as wall boards, so between two I'll pick the nicer looking one but it's not really that important to me.

Same here, but the recent Mobius graphics for the Ishod...I'd rather skate a non-twin...such weak art and ugly stains (not like the monarch series was special either)...worrest graphics are much better this round.

Speaking of the Monarch series...curious what the shift to doves and butterflies is all about...cathedral series, peace tree, even the recent drop...flock/monkey biz...just not feeling it.

[Dan Gerous]

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There is something about the slick the concave and how it feels when you slide it’s nice.

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I get why Ishod wants the slick all the time, it's a bit weird at first but once you are used to it, it's really nice and more consistant across various types of ledges/rails/curbs and through various states of waxness/broken-in or not... less bad surprises.

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I like most graphics made by Gonz.

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Hate to burst your bubble but Gonz doesn't do all the Krooked art anymore, there's a team of artists over there that have been pumping out his style for years.

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I actually don't mind if Gonz doesn't do them himself, I just generally like that style and art direction. Real has some really great graphics once in a while, but the good ones can be few and far between.

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Krooked has some graphics I like, in present times, but their early stuff was a lot more compelling. Sometimes I just fondly think of the Sean Sheffey gest board, apropos of nothing…(I just went a searched for the image and the graphic isn’t amazing, and the one I had was purple, but it just seemed abs felt good/cool at the time).
The new graphics, although nice, can at times, seem sorta creepy with their forgery vibes. I’ve said this before, but toy machine has the same, yet worse, feel to me on this: simplistic graphics that were compelling/interesting, and now seem hollow.
Nostalgia is odd

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Early graphics were probably made by Gonz more often... I think he still does the guest boards himself but I'm not 100% sure. Anyway, the twin tails I buy to skate, not as wall boards, so between two I'll pick the nicer looking one but it's not really that important to me.

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Same here, but the recent Mobius graphics for the Ishod...I'd rather skate a non-twin...such weak art and ugly stains (not like the monarch series was special either)...worrest graphics are much better this round.

Speaking of the Monarch series...curious what the shift to doves and butterflies is all about...cathedral series, peace tree, even the recent drop...flock/monkey biz...just not feeling it.

Dove is a peace symbol and butterflies symbolize spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope... It has been recurrent symbols through the years on Real and specifically Ishod boards, maybe they're important themes to him... or to one of the graphic designers at DLX?

Could be worst though, I've never been tempted to sand off or paint over graphics until I got a Jamie Foy Twin!