Twin tail

[j....soy.....]

2026 are we going to see double holes drilled?  Tick…tick….

[Xen]

Local just got one of the Nicole 8.25 twins in and it has a blunt shovel nose... FYI very wide, not pointy AT ALL

I also agree about Welcome... I am pissed welcome never re-upped their evil twin series, I really liked the 8.0" it was damn near perfect for me...

Same. They were, dare I say, perfect shape-wise. Primitive 8.5 can hang tho, even with a short WB...wood just feels heavy.

With the majority of twins being shorter WB options are limited. I'm jumping on an 8.25 habitat twin next round after this baker 8.3 (such a weird shape/combo of dims)

[Fast_Freddie]

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Local just got one of the Nicole 8.25 twins in and it has a blunt shovel nose... FYI very wide, not pointy AT ALL

I also agree about Welcome... I am pissed welcome never re-upped their evil twin series, I really liked the 8.0" it was damn near perfect for me...

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Same. They were, dare I say, perfect shape-wise. Primitive 8.5 can hang tho, even with a short WB...wood just feels heavy.

With the majority of twins being shorter WB options are limited. I'm jumping on an 8.25 habitat twin next round after this baker 8.3 (such a weird shape/combo of dims)

Is the new Jacopo Baker twin, actually a twin?  My local got one in, and my buddy measured it and said it wasn't a true twin?

[Xen]

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Local just got one of the Nicole 8.25 twins in and it has a blunt shovel nose... FYI very wide, not pointy AT ALL

I also agree about Welcome... I am pissed welcome never re-upped their evil twin series, I really liked the 8.0" it was damn near perfect for me...

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Same. They were, dare I say, perfect shape-wise. Primitive 8.5 can hang tho, even with a short WB...wood just feels heavy.

With the majority of twins being shorter WB options are limited. I'm jumping on an 8.25 habitat twin next round after this baker 8.3 (such a weird shape/combo of dims)

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Is the new Jacopo Baker twin, actually a twin?  My local got one in, and my buddy measured it and said it wasn't a true twin?

Mine was accurate and it feels like a twin/can't tell the difference when skating it. What isn't lining up for him?

It's just weird...8.38 with a long WB and these super short and very tapered kicks...TBH it looks like shit looking down on it until you get used to it. YMMV but I don't like it because the kicks are too short;  I prefer hybrids or twin noses vs twin tails.

[Fast_Freddie]

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Local just got one of the Nicole 8.25 twins in and it has a blunt shovel nose... FYI very wide, not pointy AT ALL

I also agree about Welcome... I am pissed welcome never re-upped their evil twin series, I really liked the 8.0" it was damn near perfect for me...

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Same. They were, dare I say, perfect shape-wise. Primitive 8.5 can hang tho, even with a short WB...wood just feels heavy.

With the majority of twins being shorter WB options are limited. I'm jumping on an 8.25 habitat twin next round after this baker 8.3 (such a weird shape/combo of dims)

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Is the new Jacopo Baker twin, actually a twin?  My local got one in, and my buddy measured it and said it wasn't a true twin?

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Mine was accurate and it feels like a twin/can't tell the difference when skating it. What isn't lining up for him?

It's just weird...8.38 with a long WB and these super short and very tapered kicks...TBH it looks like shit looking down on it until you get used to it. YMMV but I don't like it because the kicks are too short;  I prefer hybrids or twin noses vs twin tails.

My bad, he said it was a twin, however, the WB and length were shorter than advertised...

[Micki Free]

8.25 nicole twin came in. Definitely a twin nose type like others have said, much more square kicks than the ishod 8.5. Theyre also a bit steeper than the ishods so will see if its a big adjustment or not, either way it looks really nice. Pretty close to the primitive twin shape but keeps that steeper dlx concave as well.

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Local just got one of the Nicole 8.25 twins in and it has a blunt shovel nose... FYI very wide, not pointy AT ALL

I also agree about Welcome... I am pissed welcome never re-upped their evil twin series, I really liked the 8.0" it was damn near perfect for me...

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Same. They were, dare I say, perfect shape-wise. Primitive 8.5 can hang tho, even with a short WB...wood just feels heavy.

With the majority of twins being shorter WB options are limited. I'm jumping on an 8.25 habitat twin next round after this baker 8.3 (such a weird shape/combo of dims)

[close]

Is the new Jacopo Baker twin, actually a twin?  My local got one in, and my buddy measured it and said it wasn't a true twin?

[close]

Mine was accurate and it feels like a twin/can't tell the difference when skating it. What isn't lining up for him?

It's just weird...8.38 with a long WB and these super short and very tapered kicks...TBH it looks like shit looking down on it until you get used to it. YMMV but I don't like it because the kicks are too short;  I prefer hybrids or twin noses vs twin tails.

my dumbass finds small/pointy nose/tails sexy to look down at. the og baker shapes/old toy machines, that pointy look, nice.

[Idk]

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Local just got one of the Nicole 8.25 twins in and it has a blunt shovel nose... FYI very wide, not pointy AT ALL

I also agree about Welcome... I am pissed welcome never re-upped their evil twin series, I really liked the 8.0" it was damn near perfect for me...

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Same. They were, dare I say, perfect shape-wise. Primitive 8.5 can hang tho, even with a short WB...wood just feels heavy.

With the majority of twins being shorter WB options are limited. I'm jumping on an 8.25 habitat twin next round after this baker 8.3 (such a weird shape/combo of dims)

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Is the new Jacopo Baker twin, actually a twin?  My local got one in, and my buddy measured it and said it wasn't a true twin?

[close]

Mine was accurate and it feels like a twin/can't tell the difference when skating it. What isn't lining up for him?

It's just weird...8.38 with a long WB and these super short and very tapered kicks...TBH it looks like shit looking down on it until you get used to it. YMMV but I don't like it because the kicks are too short;  I prefer hybrids or twin noses vs twin tails.

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My bad, he said it was a twin, however, the WB and length were shorter than advertised...

What is the true WB? Didn’t like that it was advertised as 14.5

[Idk]

Also when will Primitive restock the 8.25 twin nose??? Best shape.

[Big Brother]

Twin boards make so much sense, yet I don't think I could ever ride one. Stuck in my ways haha.

[rocklobster]

Thinking of switching from a Thank You 8.5 twin to a Crailtap or HLC (Sk8Mafia) 8.5, anyone have any inputs? On Venture 5.8 Ti forged with a shorter deck, past few decks have been Habitat / AWS Twins (boat sized length) and a Thank You. Unsure about Crailtap decks, friends boards I've tried feel overly stiff.

[Fifty8mm]

Twin boards make so much sense, yet I don't think I could ever ride one. Stuck in my ways haha.

Tried the ishod twin tail in an 8 and hated it. Kicks are too small and kinda steep. Ventures made the kicks feel shorter and thunders made the board feel too short. I like the easy rider 8.06 more. Longer mellow kicks.

[Mbrimson88]

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Anyone else seen or skated the Real Nicole twins yet?

Thinking that double nose, or at least longer kicks would make things a little easier for some people.

[Fifty8mm]

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Anyone else seen or skated the Real Nicole twins yet?

Thinking that double nose, or at least longer kicks would make things a little easier for some people.

I wanted to but the wb is tiny. Maybe that's what i need but I'm still kind of bitter at the DBX deck haha.

[Mbrimson88]

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Anyone else seen or skated the Real Nicole twins yet?

Thinking that double nose, or at least longer kicks would make things a little easier for some people.

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I wanted to but the wb is tiny. Maybe that's what i need but I'm still kind of bitter at the DBX deck haha.

Yeah definitely shorter wheelbase / shorter boards in general, on the 8 especially.

Did I miss something with the DBX deck?  Looked back through history and didn't see anything...

Not a worry in this thread though.

[Idk]

When is Primitive restocking their Twins??

[someguy185]

While we wait for the Primitive reload...

What is the consensus on the nose/tail shape of the Girl 8.25 G069?

I was really not digging the stubby shape of the 8.25 Ishod but the Primitive 8.25 works well for me.

[moonordie]

While we wait for the Primitive reload...

What is the consensus on the nose/tail shape of the Girl 8.25 G069?

I was really not digging the stubby shape of the 8.25 Ishod but the Primitive 8.25 works well for me.

I loved my G069, is supposed to be a "paddle" shape. An nose/tail hybrid.

[Xen]

While we wait for the Primitive reload...

What is the consensus on the nose/tail shape of the Girl 8.25 G069?

I was really not digging the stubby shape of the 8.25 Ishod but the Primitive 8.25 works well for me.

Closer to the primitive than the stubby dlx for sure (I can't stand the dlx or quasi twins now).

[someguy185]

This sounds promising then. Thanks dudes.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I have ace 44s on my chocolate 069 and it’s so heavy, nollie-ing is also a nightmare …
It’s funny my big boy is lighter and more nimble

[rocklobster]

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While we wait for the Primitive reload...

What is the consensus on the nose/tail shape of the Girl 8.25 G069?

I was really not digging the stubby shape of the 8.25 Ishod but the Primitive 8.25 works well for me.

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Closer to the primitive than the stubby dlx for sure (I can't stand the dlx or quasi twins now).

Thanks, I was considering trying a Quasi twin after watching the Bobby D part, but hearing how pointy the tips are would be a nightmare for me.

[rocklobster]

Just got the skatedeluxe twin tail in 8.25.
The wheelbase isn't 14.25 but 14.33, just like the ishod 8.25. It's generally very similar to the dlx twin in terms of concave and fingers of flat.
It's symmetrical in terms of kick steepness and the kicks are almost exactly the same, with one being only 1mm longer. That should be good enough

There's a shiny sticker on top saying "Superply 100% canadian maple"

Reviving this question from a few years back - anyone ride a skatedeluxe twin recently? Know which woodshop their using and if the shape is more Ishod-twin or Crailtap-twin?

Edit: upcoming April Guy Mariano 8.25 Twin - https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_Guy_Mariano_Cheetah_TWIN_Deck/descpage-APGTDK.html

[Dan Gerous]

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Just got the skatedeluxe twin tail in 8.25.
The wheelbase isn't 14.25 but 14.33, just like the ishod 8.25. It's generally very similar to the dlx twin in terms of concave and fingers of flat.
It's symmetrical in terms of kick steepness and the kicks are almost exactly the same, with one being only 1mm longer. That should be good enough

There's a shiny sticker on top saying "Superply 100% canadian maple"

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Reviving this question from a few years back - anyone ride a skatedeluxe twin recently? Know which woodshop their using and if the shape is more Ishod-twin or Crailtap-twin?

Edit: upcoming April Guy Mariano 8.25 Twin - https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_Guy_Mariano_Cheetah_TWIN_Deck/descpage-APGTDK.html

That Mariano is the first April board I see with a graphic that's not horrible.

[commander jameson]

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Just got the skatedeluxe twin tail in 8.25.
The wheelbase isn't 14.25 but 14.33, just like the ishod 8.25. It's generally very similar to the dlx twin in terms of concave and fingers of flat.
It's symmetrical in terms of kick steepness and the kicks are almost exactly the same, with one being only 1mm longer. That should be good enough

There's a shiny sticker on top saying "Superply 100% canadian maple"

[close]

Reviving this question from a few years back - anyone ride a skatedeluxe twin recently? Know which woodshop their using and if the shape is more Ishod-twin or Crailtap-twin?

Edit: upcoming April Guy Mariano 8.25 Twin - https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_Guy_Mariano_Cheetah_TWIN_Deck/descpage-APGTDK.html

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That Mariano is the first April board I see with a graphic that's not horrible.

Almost exact dimensions to Girl/Chocolate 8.25 twins.

[Notyourmom]

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Just got the skatedeluxe twin tail in 8.25.
The wheelbase isn't 14.25 but 14.33, just like the ishod 8.25. It's generally very similar to the dlx twin in terms of concave and fingers of flat.
It's symmetrical in terms of kick steepness and the kicks are almost exactly the same, with one being only 1mm longer. That should be good enough

There's a shiny sticker on top saying "Superply 100% canadian maple"

[close]

Reviving this question from a few years back - anyone ride a skatedeluxe twin recently? Know which woodshop their using and if the shape is more Ishod-twin or Crailtap-twin?

Edit: upcoming April Guy Mariano 8.25 Twin - https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_Guy_Mariano_Cheetah_TWIN_Deck/descpage-APGTDK.html

If there’s still the shiny “superply” sticker on top then it’s a quarter distribution board. Dims sound like it. You can get the blanks for a bit cheaper though

[Idk]

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Just got the skatedeluxe twin tail in 8.25.
The wheelbase isn't 14.25 but 14.33, just like the ishod 8.25. It's generally very similar to the dlx twin in terms of concave and fingers of flat.
It's symmetrical in terms of kick steepness and the kicks are almost exactly the same, with one being only 1mm longer. That should be good enough

There's a shiny sticker on top saying "Superply 100% canadian maple"

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Reviving this question from a few years back - anyone ride a skatedeluxe twin recently? Know which woodshop their using and if the shape is more Ishod-twin or Crailtap-twin?

Edit: upcoming April Guy Mariano 8.25 Twin - https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_Guy_Mariano_Cheetah_TWIN_Deck/descpage-APGTDK.html

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That Mariano is the first April board I see with a graphic that's not horrible.

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Almost exact dimensions to Girl/Chocolate 8.25 twins.

But BBS wood.

[rocklobster]

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Just got the skatedeluxe twin tail in 8.25.
The wheelbase isn't 14.25 but 14.33, just like the ishod 8.25. It's generally very similar to the dlx twin in terms of concave and fingers of flat.
It's symmetrical in terms of kick steepness and the kicks are almost exactly the same, with one being only 1mm longer. That should be good enough

There's a shiny sticker on top saying "Superply 100% canadian maple"

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Reviving this question from a few years back - anyone ride a skatedeluxe twin recently? Know which woodshop their using and if the shape is more Ishod-twin or Crailtap-twin?

Edit: upcoming April Guy Mariano 8.25 Twin - https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_Guy_Mariano_Cheetah_TWIN_Deck/descpage-APGTDK.html

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If there’s still the shiny “superply” sticker on top then it’s a quarter distribution board. Dims sound like it. You can get the blanks for a bit cheaper though

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/p/skatedeluxe-mystery-twin-tail-8-5-skateboard-deck-black_p171543

This was the one I was looking at, no Superply sticker and dims don't match HLC or Quarter, but I'm always suspicious of retailer listings. Inoffensive graphic with some stickers and VAT is included which helps offset the cost make it an appealing option.

Edit - emailed skatedeluxe and while they couldn't give a specific name they did say they were made in Spain, my guess is HLC

[boofactory]

Any 8.75 twins on the market right now?

[Fast_Freddie]

Any 8.75 twins on the market right now?

Real released an Ishod 8.75 twin a while back, might be able to find one.