Twin tail

[malevy]

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anyone know the dims for the 303 boardshop twins? Looking at snagging an 8.5

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303 8.5 twin dims - Length:31.75", WB:14:25", and N/T:6.75".

Thank you!

[Easy Slider]

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Speaking of Ishod, as my shop blank 8.25 twin is chipping ever more badly I pulled the trigger on this beauty.

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I was this close >.< to getting that one, but the maroon was calling to me. Next up is the DGK twin the kicks look a tad longer (can't find the dims anywhere).

DGK is
8.25" Width x 31.85" Length
Wheelbase: 14.31"

slightly shorter WB (talking 1-2 mm here)

So assume 6.6/6.7" kicks?

Bro I have been eyeballing the DGK Chaz Ortiz 8.25 twin lately. Is that the one you got? And how does the shape compare to the Ishod 8.25?

[counter spell]

got dat shiny butterfly ishod twin tail 8.5, 14.5 wb, 6.375" nose/tail in the mail today...

let me tell ya its pretty. usually run a 14 wb and could drill it back, but something is saying to not modify this beaut of a board. something tells me ill be skating a lil more transition than ledges this spring.

[Easy Slider]

got dat shiny butterfly ishod twin tail 8.5, 14.5 wb, 6.375" nose/tail in the mail today...

let me tell ya its pretty. usually run a 14 wb and could drill it back, but something is saying to not modify this beaut of a board. something tells me ill be skating a lil more transition than ledges this spring.

I was reluctant to take it to the ledges/flat bar as well, but it looks great with a few scrapes because the veneer is color assorted. I'll try and post a few pics.

[Fast_Freddie]

If your local shop uses AWH as a distributor, might ask them about these blank twins... South Central Wood, confirmed with a phone call

https://www.awhsales.com/shop?search=blank+deck+pp+twin&order=name+asc

[Gland Dongzig]

I saw some discussion on the Bobby/Ishod slick, I have skated quite a few and was curious what size/brand trucks you all like with them.

[Xen]

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Speaking of Ishod, as my shop blank 8.25 twin is chipping ever more badly I pulled the trigger on this beauty.

[close]

I was this close >.< to getting that one, but the maroon was calling to me. Next up is the DGK twin the kicks look a tad longer (can't find the dims anywhere).

DGK is
8.25" Width x 31.85" Length
Wheelbase: 14.31"

slightly shorter WB (talking 1-2 mm here)

So assume 6.6/6.7" kicks?

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Bro I have been eyeballing the DGK Chaz Ortiz 8.25 twin lately. Is that the one you got? And how does the shape compare to the Ishod 8.25?

The DGK twin is the same shape as the Ortiz. It's a 14.25 WB so it feels like a normal (baker'ish) 8.25" slightly pointy kicks. Mellow overall. Compared to the DLX, which is long in the middle with kinda stubby tails (to me), I preferred the DGK (and most twins) to what DLX offers...something about the WB and kick length/shape mess with me.

If you want a more full kick, find an 8.25" DW Foy (gator graphic, no not THAT Gator).

I saw some discussion on the Bobby/Ishod slick, I have skated quite a few and was curious what size/brand trucks you all like with them.

I tried [insert truck here] and felt that Indys or Ventures felt best (depending on what your WB pref is).

[Easy Slider]

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Speaking of Ishod, as my shop blank 8.25 twin is chipping ever more badly I pulled the trigger on this beauty.

[close]

I was this close >.< to getting that one, but the maroon was calling to me. Next up is the DGK twin the kicks look a tad longer (can't find the dims anywhere).

DGK is
8.25" Width x 31.85" Length
Wheelbase: 14.31"

slightly shorter WB (talking 1-2 mm here)

So assume 6.6/6.7" kicks?

[close]

Bro I have been eyeballing the DGK Chaz Ortiz 8.25 twin lately. Is that the one you got? And how does the shape compare to the Ishod 8.25?

[close]

The DGK twin is the same shape as the Ortiz. It's a 14.25 WB so it feels like a normal (baker'ish) 8.25" slightly pointy kicks. Mellow overall. Compared to the DLX, which is long in the middle with kinda stubby tails (to me), I preferred the DGK (and most twins) to what DLX offers...something about the WB and kick length/shape mess with me.

If you want a more full kick, find an 8.25" DW Foy (gator graphic, no not THAT Gator).

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I saw some discussion on the Bobby/Ishod slick, I have skated quite a few and was curious what size/brand trucks you all like with them.

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I tried [insert truck here] and felt that Indys or Ventures felt best (depending on what your WB pref is).

Cheers bro, you always come through with the intel. Much appreciated, have a gnar.

Strangely, fuller kicks are great for my kickflips but make me really struggle with heel flips and even more so, frontside flips. So the DGK sounds kind of alluring after a few weeks on the Ishod really having a hard time with fs flips. I ordered the Chaz Ortiz just now but the Ishod still has quite a bit of life in it. Speaking of the Ishod, here it is with scrapes, I discussed this with another user up thread.

[Dan Gerous]

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I saw some discussion on the Bobby/Ishod slick, I have skated quite a few and was curious what size/brand trucks you all like with them.

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I tried [insert truck here] and felt that Indys or Ventures felt best (depending on what your WB pref is).

I'm usually a Thunder man, but because of the longish wheelbase of the DLX 8.3, I mostly skated it on 144 Indys, worked well for me with 53-52mm wheels. I didn't really gave Thunders a chance on it, I might try it again once winter is over.

Also, I usually don't like too light trucks but the slick does add noticable weight so I find it's one of the rare boards when I prefer trucks with hollow axle/kingpins and with Indys, forged plates are a must for me, 55mm is too tall for a Thunder man and I don't want to deal with the Indy IKP of the Mids.

I prefer and would only ride the Foy 8.5 Twin with basic Thunders and be happy, but that board is not always around, the 8.3 DLX is easy to find with both the Ishod and the Worrest out pretty much with every drop. I didn't like the 8.5 Ishod, it's too long and I can't do those overly round tails, it looks like a scaled fingerboard or a AI-designed shape.

[Bingyflip]

I saw some discussion on the Bobby/Ishod slick, I have skated quite a few and was curious what size/brand trucks you all like with them.

AF1 55. Perfection.

[Gland Dongzig]

For 8.25 size trucks I only have Ace AF1s.
I'm going to try my 5.8 Ventures on, and If they don't work out, I will try the Aces. Would like to try Indy 149 hollows or Ace hollow AF1 55s, but I can't buy more trucks atm. Thanks for the input guys..always appreciated!

[Bingyflip]

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Speaking of Ishod, as my shop blank 8.25 twin is chipping ever more badly I pulled the trigger on this beauty.

[close]

I was this close >.< to getting that one, but the maroon was calling to me. Next up is the DGK twin the kicks look a tad longer (can't find the dims anywhere).

DGK is
8.25" Width x 31.85" Length
Wheelbase: 14.31"

slightly shorter WB (talking 1-2 mm here)

So assume 6.6/6.7" kicks?

[close]

Bro I have been eyeballing the DGK Chaz Ortiz 8.25 twin lately. Is that the one you got? And how does the shape compare to the Ishod 8.25?

[close]

The DGK twin is the same shape as the Ortiz. It's a 14.25 WB so it feels like a normal (baker'ish) 8.25" slightly pointy kicks. Mellow overall. Compared to the DLX, which is long in the middle with kinda stubby tails (to me), I preferred the DGK (and most twins) to what DLX offers...something about the WB and kick length/shape mess with me.

If you want a more full kick, find an 8.25" DW Foy (gator graphic, no not THAT Gator).

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I saw some discussion on the Bobby/Ishod slick, I have skated quite a few and was curious what size/brand trucks you all like with them.

[close]

I tried [insert truck here] and felt that Indys or Ventures felt best (depending on what your WB pref is).

[close]

Cheers bro, you always come through with the intel. Much appreciated, have a gnar.

Strangely, fuller kicks are great for my kickflips but make me really struggle with heel flips and even more so, frontside flips. So the DGK sounds kind of alluring after a few weeks on the Ishod really having a hard time with fs flips. I ordered the Chaz Ortiz just now but the Ishod still has quite a bit of life in it. Speaking of the Ishod, here it is with scrapes, I discussed this with another user up thread.

Ok so it's not just me! Everything felt so great on that board but fs flips or fs tailslides immediately disappeared and never came back while on it.

[counter spell]

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got dat shiny butterfly ishod twin tail 8.5, 14.5 wb, 6.375" nose/tail in the mail today...

let me tell ya its pretty. usually run a 14 wb and could drill it back, but something is saying to not modify this beaut of a board. something tells me ill be skating a lil more transition than ledges this spring.

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I was reluctant to take it to the ledges/flat bar as well, but it looks great with a few scrapes because the veneer is color assorted. I'll try and post a few pics.

took it to the park yesterday.

really snappy board, the nose and tail feel stubby however.

i had to get used to the pop, i'm used to flatter/longer concaves with a shorter wheelbase but after about a half hour of adjusting i was able to do most all of my tricks.

would buy again, probably in 3-4 years when my cash flow/opportunity lines up.

[Easy Slider]

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got dat shiny butterfly ishod twin tail 8.5, 14.5 wb, 6.375" nose/tail in the mail today...

let me tell ya its pretty. usually run a 14 wb and could drill it back, but something is saying to not modify this beaut of a board. something tells me ill be skating a lil more transition than ledges this spring.

[close]

I was reluctant to take it to the ledges/flat bar as well, but it looks great with a few scrapes because the veneer is color assorted. I'll try and post a few pics.

[close]

took it to the park yesterday.

really snappy board, the nose and tail feel stubby however.

i had to get used to the pop, i'm used to flatter/longer concaves with a shorter wheelbase but after about a half hour of adjusting i was able to do most all of my tricks.

would buy again, probably in 3-4 years when my cash flow/opportunity lines up.

I never really warmed up to it, moved on to the DGK 8.25 twin yesterday.

[Xen]

8.3 Baker twin incoming with the Spring '25 drop (so literally any day now).

[Mbrimson88]

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Adding this here too:


I saw a new video from Pennswood the other day too, who make symmetrical decks for Palindrome:


https://www.instagram.com/palindrome.skate/

Palindrome Skateboards
Brand
Fully Symmetrical
Skater & Artist Owned
Est. 2024 | Made in America

[Dan Gerous]

8.3 Baker twin incoming with the Spring '25 drop (so literally any day now).

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Jacopo's shape.

https://www.instagram.com/thismightbeasetup/p/DFoa0l1SeJ-/

[Fast_Freddie]

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8.3 Baker twin incoming with the Spring '25 drop (so literally any day now).

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Jacopo's shape.

https://www.instagram.com/thismightbeasetup/p/DFoa0l1SeJ-/

Wonder if this is gonna be a new Baker specific shape/press or they just repurposing an available twin shape?

[Xen]

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8.3 Baker twin incoming with the Spring '25 drop (so literally any day now).

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Jacopo's shape.

https://www.instagram.com/thismightbeasetup/p/DFoa0l1SeJ-/

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Wonder if this is gonna be a new Baker specific shape/press or they just repurposing an available twin shape?

It's custom for him, so it has been said, but wouldn't be suprised if they just tweaked the Foy and scaled it down; no word on dims - will let y'all know when I get my hands on it.

[malevy]

Didn't love the foy 8.5 so hoping the 8.3 is good

[Dan Gerous]

The Jacopo twin is out, I saw it listed as 8.38 x 31.875 in various places but Baker are saying 8.38 x 32 with 14.5 wheelbase... but I have seen Baker/Deathwish listing wrong measures more than a few times, I guess we'll know once someone picks one up.

I'm passing this one if the 14.5 WB is true but Jacopo rides Ace trucks so it makes sense.

[Xen]

The Jacopo twin is out, I saw it listed as 8.38 x 31.875 in various places but Baker are saying 8.38 x 32 with 14.5 wheelbase... but I have seen Baker/Deathwish listing wrong measures more than a few times, I guess we'll know once someone picks one up.

I'm passing this one if the 14.5 WB is true but Jacopo rides Ace trucks so it makes sense.

They're out, but got hooked up early (thanks dude

Measurements are true'ish

O.G. Shape (pointy) and Mellow - Def pointier than the foy.

8.38
14.5" WB (so yeah ACEs make sense)
31.75 (just under)
Kicks are 6.5" and for sure tails (not noses) EDITED to correct, my bad

[Dan Gerous]

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The Jacopo twin is out, I saw it listed as 8.38 x 31.875 in various places but Baker are saying 8.38 x 32 with 14.5 wheelbase... but I have seen Baker/Deathwish listing wrong measures more than a few times, I guess we'll know once someone picks one up.

I'm passing this one if the 14.5 WB is true but Jacopo rides Ace trucks so it makes sense.

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They're out, but got hooked up early (thanks dude

Measurements are true'ish

O.G. Shape (pointy) and Mellow - Def pointier than the foy.

8.38
14.5" WB (so yeah ACEs make sense)
31.75 (just under)
Kicks are 6 7/8" and for sure tails (not noses)

Thanks for the real world info!

[scissorhands]

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The Jacopo twin is out, I saw it listed as 8.38 x 31.875 in various places but Baker are saying 8.38 x 32 with 14.5 wheelbase... but I have seen Baker/Deathwish listing wrong measures more than a few times, I guess we'll know once someone picks one up.

I'm passing this one if the 14.5 WB is true but Jacopo rides Ace trucks so it makes sense.

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They're out, but got hooked up early (thanks dude

Measurements are true'ish

O.G. Shape (pointy) and Mellow - Def pointier than the foy.

8.38
14.5" WB (so yeah ACEs make sense)
31.75 (just under)
Kicks are 6 7/8" and for sure tails (not noses)

XEN......post a top shot once you set it up.....would love to see the shape before commiting to one. Thanks

[Fifty8mm]

Im skating the 8.0 ishod twintail. Im not sure if its 14.25 or 14.38. Didn't pay attention.

I skating it with 5.6 venture highs standard and conical full 53s.

This board feels as stiff as a dwindle deck. Its BBS. I think the small steeper kicks make it feel like that. But I'm having a blast on it. Lost my nollie flips though lol.

[Xen]

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The Jacopo twin is out, I saw it listed as 8.38 x 31.875 in various places but Baker are saying 8.38 x 32 with 14.5 wheelbase... but I have seen Baker/Deathwish listing wrong measures more than a few times, I guess we'll know once someone picks one up.

I'm passing this one if the 14.5 WB is true but Jacopo rides Ace trucks so it makes sense.

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They're out, but got hooked up early (thanks dude

Measurements are true'ish

O.G. Shape (pointy) and Mellow - Def pointier than the foy.

8.38
14.5" WB (so yeah ACEs make sense)
31.75 (just under)
Kicks are 6 7/8" and for sure tails (not noses)

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XEN......post a top shot once you set it up.....would love to see the shape before commiting to one. Thanks

It's going to be min before I set it up  as I've comitted to skating a different (non-twin) 8.3 back to back as I've tamed the madness for everything but wheels...so close!

But here are some top down pics next to a foy. The close up kicks shot is hard to decipher but the kicks are def more tapered.







('topmost' bolt holes lined up):


If you've ridden a quasi twin kicks look similar, but unlike the quasi, this actually measure 8.38 (and not 8.25 like the quasis have for me)

[BeachChicken]

I saw the Baker yesterday as a local kid is Baker flow and had a new one at the shop setting it up. 6 7/8 is about the same dimension as the normal BBS 8.38 nose, but that has a 6 5/8 tail. I'd try it if the WB wasn't 14.5 as my normal is 14.38 with a shorter tail so it would end up longer than I'd like. Overall pointy as said I'd prefer fuller, but I can see it being really fun. Normal Baker 8.38 is a 7" nose, 6.5 tail.

[Dan Gerous]

I think Xen measures the tails with a soft or pushed down tape measurer, if it was straight across as most brands measure, the numbers would not add up as the 14.5 WB + two 6 7/8 kicks measured straight across (which is closer to nose dimensions for sure) would make for a board well over 32".

[BeachChicken]

That would make sense. I only briefly compared my deck to his and laid it on top, but taking a measuring tape to someone else's setup would just further cement me as an old Kook. He had on the new T2s as well and I was a bit more interested in those since there is a tentative Summer release date and they look to solve everything I dislike about Thunders. I've been interested in certain twins. I tried an Ishod and it was fine, not amazing, but its kicks are sorta short. A true twin nose is too long unless I go with a Crail, which have 14" WB and the Quasi also look a bit too short overall. A twin "between a nose and tail" sounds perfect so 6 7/8" measured across could work, but 14.5 would stretch it out a lot.

At the end of the day I'd need to just fuckin try it.

[Xen]

I think Xen measures the tails with a soft or pushed down tape measurer, if it was straight across as most brands measure, the numbers would not add up as the 14.5 WB + two 6 7/8 kicks measured straight across (which is closer to nose dimensions for sure) would make for a board well over 32".

I do for kicks, but measure length, WB and width straight across. I fooked up hte kick length (it was a measurement in my head form another one I was measuring at the same time.

The  kicks are a hair over 6.5"

Board Length -WB -truck mount area leaves you kicks. It's how I've always measured.

It is not 31.875 long, measured with contour it is 31.9/32" so clcose enough leaving 2.2ish truck mounts. BBS is never fucking accurate.