Twin tail

[Fast_Freddie]

FYI New DLX Spring 24 now available for skateshops to place orders through most distributors... I had my local order x5 Ishod cat scratch glitter 8.0 twins to last until the next release...

https://www.awhsales.com/new-arrivals

[Xen]

I'm assuming it's taking time to get it just right, with input from lots of team riders that might want it; having skated a few of the 8.125s, pretty sure taking the nose shape/length and just duping it for both kicks wouldn't be ideal...the noses on them are 7.125"ish, putting two of them on it as is would push the length well past the 32.25" mark give or take (more like 32.4x); not sure that length is in prods wheelhouse.

For those looking at the 8.73 DLX and digging that WB, what are you skating and are you 7'+ tall? =)

[Frank and Fred]

Well after watching Ben DeGros skate Chris Roberts' Twin paddle on 161s and the new Jordan Trahan Static part, I bit the bullet on the Chocolate 8.5" Twin Tail Pop Secret that was only $65. 14" WB destroys my kick flips but 151s should chill things out... I need to get off Youtube and get outside but we are pretty much snowed and iced in... hopefully I'll stop online shopping at this point.

Looks like I'm all Huffers and 8.5" twin paddles for 2024.

[Xen]

Well after watching Ben DeGros skate Chris Roberts' Twin paddle on 161s and the new Jordan Trahan Static part, I bit the bullet on the Chocolate 8.5" Twin Tail Pop Secret that was only $65. 14" WB destroys my kick flips but 151s should chill things out... I need to get off Youtube and get outside but we are pretty much snowed and iced in... hopefully I'll stop online shopping at this point.

Looks like I'm all Huffers and 8.5" twin paddles for 2024.

I just finished watching that; crazy to me that it took so long for them to arrive at 8.25 w/149s as the happy medium (and considering the other twin they make at crailtap is an 8.25...)...this is Rog telling chris 'you need a big board and trucks for slappies' because he gave up flip tricks.

Knowing the two/three curb spots that crew skates on the regular, only one of them [sorta] benefits from a wide (8.75 is fine w/ 52 classics) truck and that's only IF you want to sit perfectly on top of the curb (which that crew doesn't do hardly ever if you watch their footy) or do 50/50 transfers super easy, otherwise 149s are fine as you can lock in and also roll on the top, smith and feeble and transfer out...149s and V3s ALMOST get you locked on top...almost...

161s on an 8.5 are overkill, no wonder he hates/feels flipping it just sucks...because it does...just like riding an 8" with 149s would feel like shit...that's why not many people do it, if at all.

This is where the madness lies when it comes to curb skating...some just give up flip tricks/hucking/rails/whatever for a spot/certain type of skating while others (me, crob) want to be able to do both...with one board...Dilo does it all, &&, and tons more.

Easier to lose flip tricks on a fat board with big trucks than it is to lose slappies on an 8.25 with 8.25/149s...

Sorry /madnessramble

What I found super interesting was the dims of that 8.5 being shorter - kicks and overall than the advertised 31.875 with 6.84 kicks.

[Ant]

For those looking at the 8.73 DLX and digging that WB, what are you skating and are you 7'+ tall? =)

8.5 polar with Indys. 6.5" tail.

[OhioGuy]

I'm 6'4 and prefer a 14.25 wheelbase. Don't flip my board outside of no-comply variations, but everything just feels more responsive with the smaller wheelbase.

The 8.75 is probably cool though. Part of me is afraid to try it. Because I might like it and who knows how long they'll last 😭

[Amocat]

Skatewarehouse has a clearance thing, the chocolate pop secret twin is 50$, 8.25 and 8.5.

If anyone is interested in trying it out for a discount.

[Frank and Fred]

Motherfuckers. I bought the Trahan pop secret twin for $65 yesterday....Oh well, that's what I get for not supporting the local...(none of my locals carry Craig)

Still way cheaper than $95....

[Micki Free]

Skatewarehouse has a clearance thing, the chocolate pop secret twin is 50$, 8.25 and 8.5.

If anyone is interested in trying it out for a discount.

Damn i do not need another board but that is quite a steal lol.

On another note, since a few ppl mentioned riding the twins with ventures, how do you like them overall? Ive been on thunders for years and havent ridden ventures in about 10 years, but was thinking about picking up a set for the fuck of it. Would probably get the hollow 5.6 ones with the 8.25 ishod twin for now unless i get a crail one. Too bad they dont make a 5.6 low.

[Xen]

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Skatewarehouse has a clearance thing, the chocolate pop secret twin is 50$, 8.25 and 8.5.

If anyone is interested in trying it out for a discount.

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Damn i do not need another board but that is quite a steal lol.

On another note, since a few ppl mentioned riding the twins with ventures, how do you like them overall? Ive been on thunders for years and havent ridden ventures in about 10 years, but was thinking about picking up a set for the fuck of it. Would probably get the hollow 5.6 ones with the 8.25 ishod twin for now unless i get a crail one. Too bad they dont make a 5.6 low.

The DLX twins have a long wheelbase, even the 8.25" if you are cool with ventures pushing it out even more go for it. Personally, I find I can only ride ventures on short wb boards with long kicks; currently running the 8.25 crail with v-lites (hollow pin/forged plates, solid axle).

[rocklobster]

Skatewarehouse has a clearance thing, the chocolate pop secret twin is 50$, 8.25 and 8.5.

If anyone is interested in trying it out for a discount.

Solid find, picked one up. I know my knees are going to hate the zero flex but I've always been a risk taker.

[Chatbot]

Skatewarehouse has a clearance thing, the chocolate pop secret twin is 50$, 8.25 and 8.5.

If anyone is interested in trying it out for a discount.

I bought a 8.25 “POP TWIN” from them last week but it wasn’t an actual twin. It was a G052. I think they mislabeled these on their website so I want to say the 8.5 isn’t an actual twin either.

[rocklobster]

The one on sale was the Trahan Dog Perfume Pop Secret Deck 8.5 G069, which is a twin:
https://crailstore.com/collections/everything/products/w46-d2-chocolate-trahan-dog-perfume-pop-secret-deck/#filter:tag=pop-secret

But doesn't matter anymore since they are sold out.

[Chatbot]

The one on sale was the Trahan Dog Perfume Pop Secret Deck 8.5 G069, which is a twin:
https://crailstore.com/collections/everything/products/w46-d2-chocolate-trahan-dog-perfume-pop-secret-deck/#filter:tag=pop-secret

But doesn't matter anymore since they are sold out.

Ahh I see. This is the one skate warehouse had listed as a twin. I should’ve double checked on the Crail site first.

https://crailstore.com/collections/everything/products/w46-d2-chocolate-herrera-dog-perfume-pop-secret-deck/#filter:tag=pop-secret

[rocklobster]

A good rule of thumb is to look at the pro rider attached to the deck - Malto and Crob usually have twins but the lineup is expanding to Trahan, Brophy, CK, Alverez and Bennett.

Just to be safe check the graphic against the Crail website.

[Xen]

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Skatewarehouse has a clearance thing, the chocolate pop secret twin is 50$, 8.25 and 8.5.

If anyone is interested in trying it out for a discount.

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Solid find, picked one up. I know my knees are going to hate the zero flex but I've always been a risk taker.

As someone with knee issues (I'm thinking ACL) this is often overlooked. Crail wood is stiff enough without carbon fiber

[Frank and Fred]

Just got an 8.5" Trahan pop secret Twin in the mail and holy shit that thing is heavy. Weight doesn't really bother me but this thing is a plank. Def will need to pair with some light Thunders and small wheels. Lovely shape though.

[rocklobster]

Just got an 8.5" Trahan pop secret Twin in the mail and holy shit that thing is heavy. Weight doesn't really bother me but this thing is a plank. Def will need to pair with some light Thunders and small wheels. Lovely shape though.

I've been on Venture 5.8 TIs for a long time and was thinking of going standard cast or just the V-Light for some added weight. Guess I wont need to change out the TIs given how heavy this thing is.

[Frank and Fred]

Yeah. This 8.5" pop secret is heavier than a 9.18 Huffer.

[OhioGuy]

The Ishod’s have glitter ✨ in the paint. You can feel the texture. Almost too pretty to skate.

[jums]

The Ishod’s have glitter ✨ in the paint. You can feel the texture. Almost too pretty to skate.

I’ve been debating buying one of those Ishod decks today and I click on this thread and lo and behold… fuck…

What r the (true) dims on that 8.5? Torn between the 8.5 or the 8.3. It’s a slick no?

[Xen]

The Ishod’s have glitter ✨ in the paint. You can feel the texture. Almost too pretty to skate.

Good colors all around!

[Xen]

Stepped on the 8.25" Toy machine twin, didn't like it at all shape-wise compared to the 8.5; completely different shapes: 8.5" is full/rounded/wide kicks, 8.25 has narrow pointy kicks (honestly it looked like 'insert skate company 233123's generic shape).

[Micki Free]

Stepped on the 8.25" Toy machine twin, didn't like it at all shape-wise compared to the 8.5; completely different shapes: 8.5" is full/rounded/wide kicks, 8.25 has narrow pointy kicks (honestly it looked like 'insert skate company 233123's generic shape).

Thats disappointing, from the pics on tactics it looks much more full and less pointy.

[Firebert]

Here’s the 8.25 TM twin, measurements are accurate, shape has a rocker to it, and tapers slightly toward the ends.

[Gland Dongzig]

Has anyone been finding the Ishod/Bobby 8.38s anywhere that a normal human could afford?

[OhioGuy]

Has anyone been finding the Ishod/Bobby 8.38s anywhere that a normal human could afford?

Use the code “BIGAIRJARE” on Tactics. It’ll give you 20% off, bringing the price to $61.

[Gland Dongzig]

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Has anyone been finding the Ishod/Bobby 8.38s anywhere that a normal human could afford?

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Use the code “BIGAIRJARE” on Tactics. It’ll give you 20% off, bringing the price to $61.

Thank you so much man

[Amocat]

Skatewarehouse has the Roberts Chocolate 8.25 for daily deal today, 47.74 (clever price if intentional)

[Micki Free]

Anyone snag one of those thank you daewon twins? Any comparisons or lack there of to the dlx twins?