Gnarred both of you!
Appreciate the feedback! It's all good info, and I'm happy to hear positive reviews. Exactly what's bringing me to try it because I remember reading and seeing that here and on IG/YT from people trying them.
I'm slightly worried about the 14" WB because I already tried the Couch 9.25 shaped deck on 159s, but it felt a lil cramped and not as stable with speed. Tre flips spun like a dream, but everything else felt off. Too many fingers of flat so nose and tail slides never locked in right. Manuals were inconsistent. Not enough length/heft for my inseam (about 32") is what I figured.
If the G096 can remedy most of those previous issues via fewer fingers of flat, not be as cramped, and work well with Thunder or Venture (assuming I like either after Indy for 13 years straight) then I'm hopeful. If anything, I can always learn to like it on Indys and fight my learned preferences
My wheel preference sits between 52 and 54 SF F4 Conical/Conical Full, so they'll likely work just fine
Sale box may be the way to try them, sweet! I don't remember what other shapes I like from Crail since the last time I enjoyed their decks was 2007-2009 on Thunders or Royals probably