Woodshop Directory 2020 Thread

[Mbrimson88]

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Anyone know Alien Workshops status? They haven't had a drop since summer I feel like.

Really dug their shapes. Might just spend the seventy bucks on a Quasi delivery but goddamn. Trying times my dudes, trying times

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Was wondering the same thing. I wonder how they can sustain their business after so long with out selling any decks.

Australia just had some more stock from not too long ago...

If they are like everyone else and not getting much, then it is going straight out and I guess you would only see via social media of shops you follow or see in store.

[TurdyBird]

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Anyone know Alien Workshops status? They haven't had a drop since summer I feel like.

Really dug their shapes. Might just spend the seventy bucks on a Quasi delivery but goddamn. Trying times my dudes, trying times

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Was wondering the same thing. I wonder how they can sustain their business after so long with out selling any decks.

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Australia just had some more stock from not too long ago...

If they are like everyone else and not getting much, then it is going straight out and I guess you would only see via social media of shops you follow or see in store.

Wish I had gotten two of those Montano boards but I sized slightly down from an 8.5 anyways. For a few weeks I couldn't find anything to put on ice but someone steered me towards Quasi, which is great but also pricey  :'(

[slappy50]

anyone know what woodshop bluetile lounge uses for their shop decks? i’m hoping it’s bbs or ps, i really like the dimensions on their decks

[Cellular]

currently have a south central, but my next board is bbs made.  what major differences should i expect

[Croquet temper]

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I randomly bought a Corner Store deck off Orchard. Any idea what woodshop they are?

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A pic of the top would help, if there were any distinguishing markings, sticker, size info, etc.

A search turned up some boards by Control, the sticker with red maple leaf.

https://cornerstoreskateco.bigcartel.com/product/cirque-board

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It’s got a 6 printed in the hardware holes near the nose. It seems like a pretty good deck I was just curious.

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If it's an 8.6, I'd guess pennswood - they usually have the number of the decimal after 8 right there 2 for 8.25s and 1 for 8.1s, etc..

It's an 8.0. I have no qualms about this deck though it seems like a poppy crisp mofo to me. Whatever wood shop it is, I'd say it's a good one. Different than the Krooked I'm riding now but I'm looking forward to it.

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone know Alien Workshops status? They haven't had a drop since summer I feel like.

Really dug their shapes. Might just spend the seventy bucks on a Quasi delivery but goddamn. Trying times my dudes, trying times

Another recent purchase, so more are out there in the US too.

In the new stuff thread:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82832.msg3439068#msg3439068

Pretty excited, 3rd AWS I ever bought in my life. First one after the reboot.

[Murge]

I never thought I’d say this but has anyone skated the blind RHM decks or Darkstar  HYB decks? I assume it’s there price point? Is that construction anything more than a cheap deck?

I’m on some straight budget shit. Does any price point deck stand out above the rest ? Idk if I can fuck with Chapman’s wheel base and mini logos are 14.375 wheel base I think. The larger company’s price points are a little more but dimensions seem a little better.

[rocklobster]

I never thought I’d say this but has anyone skated the blind RHM decks or Darkstar  HYB decks? I assume it’s there price point? Is that construction anything more than a cheap deck?

I’m on some straight budget shit. Does any price point deck stand out above the rest ? Idk if I can fuck with Chapman’s wheel base and mini logos are 14.375 wheel base I think. The larger company’s price points are a little more but dimensions seem a little better.

Avoid if you can, kids / Walmart quality boards at best, minimum I would consider is a Resin-7. Had a friend chip his nose beyond salvageable after 3 sessions.

[backinaction]

Mini logos are 14.375 wheel base I think. The larger company’s price points are a little more but dimensions seem a little better.

Mini Logo:
8" has 14" wb
8.25" has 14.25 wb
8.5" has 14.38 wb
8.75 has 15 wb

They have super flat kicks on the 8 to 8.5".  I didn't like them to begin with, but now really do.  I have around 8 or 9 boards built up right now and choose to skate both my 8" and 8.5" mini logos as often or more often than my other setups. The wood doesn't last as long, but it doesn't bother me for what I'm paying.

[Sativa Lung]

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I randomly bought a Corner Store deck off Orchard. Any idea what woodshop they are?

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A pic of the top would help, if there were any distinguishing markings, sticker, size info, etc.

A search turned up some boards by Control, the sticker with red maple leaf.

https://cornerstoreskateco.bigcartel.com/product/cirque-board

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It’s got a 6 printed in the hardware holes near the nose. It seems like a pretty good deck I was just curious.

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If it's an 8.6, I'd guess pennswood - they usually have the number of the decimal after 8 right there 2 for 8.25s and 1 for 8.1s, etc..

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It's an 8.0. I have no qualms about this deck though it seems like a poppy crisp mofo to me. Whatever wood shop it is, I'd say it's a good one. Different than the Krooked I'm riding now but I'm looking forward to it.

It might be clutch. Their codes go letter/number with the letter representing the shape and the number representing the size. Sometimes one or the other will only get stamped in very faintly or not at all, which is probably what happened with yours. I would remeasure it if I were you, because the 6s are usually 8.12. So if it's 8.12 I'd guess misstamped clutch.

However, I'm pretty sure those corner-store decks are control, or at least they used to be. I haven't had a control deck in ages since I hated the two I had so I'm not sure if they stamp anything, I just remember seeing the sticker on one of those decks a while back.

Also for future reference if anyone reads this I just want to clarify some stuff, Pennswood does do single number stamps but it will be on the bottom of the deck between the back truck holes, and it represents stack positioning or which press they used, not size. I also don't think they even go up to 6, if they do I've never seen one and I've had a toooooon of Pennswood.

[Bristol_Palin]

has anyone skated a snack board recently? I know they're ps stix but I was curious if they have a more square shape ala a quasi

I have multiple boards on ice right now but I've been watching that snack video on repeat lately and was thinking I'd like to ride one.

[TurdyBird]

@Mbrimson88 type in Alien Workshop decks in google a search, literally nothing comes up.

Just checked their web store tho and it looks like they'll be restocked soon.

[TheBoognish]

currently have a south central, but my next board is bbs made.  what major differences should i expect

Lighter, a bit thinner but not as stiff, especially in the tail.. Skates real well but won’t keep pop as long, and might be more prone to chipping from my experience. Little to no break-in time and has a lot more shape options than SC.

I rode BBS for a long time, went to Chapman and now prefer SC simply because I like my boards stiff as hell. Both great woodshops though, if I can’t find a SC, I go BBS with no hesitation.

[Frank and Fred]

That's pretty accurate. I can't do South Central anymore. Not the right amount of flex and the concave is a bit off for my taste. They are pretty damn durable though.

[globe fusion]

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I randomly bought a Corner Store deck off Orchard. Any idea what woodshop they are?

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A pic of the top would help, if there were any distinguishing markings, sticker, size info, etc.

A search turned up some boards by Control, the sticker with red maple leaf.

https://cornerstoreskateco.bigcartel.com/product/cirque-board

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It’s got a 6 printed in the hardware holes near the nose. It seems like a pretty good deck I was just curious.

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If it's an 8.6, I'd guess pennswood - they usually have the number of the decimal after 8 right there 2 for 8.25s and 1 for 8.1s, etc..

it's a control C6 board. they tend to have 2 different shapes using the C6 concave

[Lloyd Braun]

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currently have a south central, but my next board is bbs made.  what major differences should i expect

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Lighter, a bit thinner but not as stiff, especially in the tail.. Skates real well but won’t keep pop as long, and might be more prone to chipping from my experience. Little to no break-in time and has a lot more shape options than SC.

I rode BBS for a long time, went to Chapman and now prefer SC simply because I like my boards stiff as hell. Both great woodshops though, if I can’t find a SC, I go BBS with no hesitation.

Just bought a SC board sounds exactly like what I’m looking for. I’ve been on clutch for a minute and while I love the shapes, they’re too flexy/springy for my taste, even when fresh. I broke my leg on an old springy board and now I’m super weird once a bird gets soggy. I change them out once they feel the slightest bit off. Though I’ve had a few PS boards and really like those as well.

[chris.]

I just set up a DOA South Central deck for the second time and I have two more that I'm going to regrip and skate again over the winter.  I usually skate one for a couple months and end up wanting to skate a different shape well before they're dead. Just really great boards.

[Mbrimson88]

@Mbrimson88 type in Alien Workshop decks in google a search, literally nothing comes up.

Just checked their web store tho and it looks like they'll be restocked soon.

I do see your point, that all the normal easy searches show up nothing or not much.


The other guy just bought that one this month and I know two others who have just bought Alien boards.

I still have a few in the shop - don't have a web store or put them online, but sell to locals.

I know there are other shops that do not have their stock online.

One online shop I do know still has four in stock - two 8.5  8.375 and a mini.

[Cellular]

appreciate it guys

[Murge]

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Mini logos are 14.375 wheel base I think. The larger company’s price points are a little more but dimensions seem a little better.

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Mini Logo:
8" has 14" wb
8.25" has 14.25 wb
8.5" has 14.38 wb
8.75 has 15 wb

They have super flat kicks on the 8 to 8.5".  I didn't like them to begin with, but now really do.  I have around 8 or 9 boards built up right now and choose to skate both my 8" and 8.5" mini logos as often or more often than my other setups. The wood doesn't last as long, but it doesn't bother me for what I'm paying.

Yeah I chip boards a lot lately on the nose. Usually 2-3 weeks in I get a huge chip so the wood just needs to feel good til then. 14.375 wb sounds pretty good. I may put Indy ti on them. So it will stretch it out a little. What trucks do you have on you 8.5?

Has any one tried a real renewal or the nhs hard rock decks?

[backinaction]

Yeah I chip boards a lot lately on the nose. Usually 2-3 weeks in I get a huge chip so the wood just needs to feel good til then. 14.375 wb sounds pretty good. I may put Indy ti on them. So it will stretch it out a little. What trucks do you have on you 8.5?

Using Indy Ti 149s on the 8.5.  My deck measures a little wide - closer to an 8.625 - and I did use hollow forged 159s when I built it up initially.  I also tried it with Stage 7 146s and Mini Logo 8.38s.   Like it best with the Ti 149s.

On the 8' I use Mini Logo after trying Thunder.  Mini Logo actually turn.

[Mbrimson88]

Has any one tried a real renewal or the nhs hard rock decks?

The Real renewals that just came out that I have stood on here almost seem no different to the pro lineup decks - nice and stiff and the same concave with only one coloured layer on top, but some of the previous ones were a fair bit softer and more flexible, one lasting about ten minutes before the guy brought it back in two pieces, but he definitely said he landed incorrectly and knew it was his own fault, not the wood.

If you don't usually break boards, then you should not have any issues.

[rocklobster]

Anyone have experience riding 8.25 x 32.25" boards? Managed to uncover a batch of old Mystery decks (after they went colorized, Tom Asta was still a pro with them) on clearance and thinking about stocking up on a couple.

Last Habitat I rode at was 8.25 x 32.125 x 14.25, impossible with Indys, so-so with Thunders, wondering if they are worth re-trying with Venture forged.

[Colt Cannon's Cargos]

I'm pretty sure this is the consensus, but my PS Stix Habitat was good for about 3 sessions then got soggy as fuck

Luckily I have a couple Habitat BBS boards on deck. Can't get rid of that PS deck quick enough

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What companies are using pgi? 
Please and thanks

[Mbrimson88]

What companies are using pgi? 
Please and thanks

Pre covid, if I recall from pics and info Maxallure, ATM, Consolidated and some smaller brands I have seen in Aus which would not be in the US.

They had the clear sticky tape rectangular looking sticker with the size on it, as per this post.  Very mellow and nice shapes from the ones I stood on and had seen, lasted a reasonable amount of time too.

Cross posting but the Maxallure deck came a few days ago. 8.75” x 32.5” tape down x 14.5” wb. China wood? Dunno, just a size sticker on top back bolts and round indent at front.

[jay_nev]

Haha knew that looked familiar. Yeah definitely mellow, I liked it. Was $25 shipped from Maxallure too, can’t beat that.

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What companies are using pgi? 
Please and thanks

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Pre covid, if I recall from pics and info Maxallure, ATM, Consolidated and some smaller brands I have seen in Aus which would not be in the US.

They had the clear sticky tape rectangular looking sticker with the size on it, as per this post.  Very mellow and nice shapes from the ones I stood on and had seen, lasted a reasonable amount of time too.

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Cross posting but the Maxallure deck came a few days ago. 8.75” x 32.5” tape down x 14.5” wb. China wood? Dunno, just a size sticker on top back bolts and round indent at front.

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Thanks!! Yeah looking for mellow, flat, heard pgi is. Thanks again!

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone have experience riding 8.25 x 32.25" boards? Managed to uncover a batch of old Mystery decks (after they went colorized, Tom Asta was still a pro with them) on clearance and thinking about stocking up on a couple.

Last Habitat I rode at was 8.25 x 32.125 x 14.25, impossible with Indys, so-so with Thunders, wondering if they are worth re-trying with Venture forged.

The old mystery with the Mystery decks, but I think the consensus was they were BBS from the re-release under Surplus Dist from 2016, if I recall correctly but that might be after the time you are referring to as I turned up Tom Asta decks with the same Zero wood sticker from 2011 including these three. (He was on Mystery around 2010 to 2014.)  That was the earlier Zero / Black Box woodshop, before things went their separate ways and Zero became a Dwindle board brand, so for the most part it is very good wood, but nowhere has more info on wheelbase, etc, I could find.





There was also a curious find in the Asta P2 construction as well, orange camo graphic.



These are from 2014, from another place, which has the only 8.25 I have seen (all the rest have been 8 or 8.12):

[rocklobster]

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Anyone have experience riding 8.25 x 32.25" boards? Managed to uncover a batch of old Mystery decks (after they went colorized, Tom Asta was still a pro with them) on clearance and thinking about stocking up on a couple.

Last Habitat I rode at was 8.25 x 32.125 x 14.25, impossible with Indys, so-so with Thunders, wondering if they are worth re-trying with Venture forged.

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The old mystery with the Mystery decks, but I think the consensus was they were BBS from the re-release under Surplus Dist from 2016, if I recall correctly but that might be after the time you are referring to as I turned up Tom Asta decks with the same Zero wood sticker from 2011 including these three. (He was on Mystery around 2010 to 2014.)  That was the earlier Zero woodshop, before things went their separate ways and Zero became a Dwindle board brand.





There was also a curious find in the Asta P2 construction as well, orange camo graphic.



These are from 2014, from another place, which has the only 8.25 I have seen (all the rest have been 8 or 8.12):

That Tom Asta P2 is hideous, I must have it.

Managed to find a seller in China who has a load of Mystery Jimmy Carlin boards in 8.25. Thought about stocking on on those but the seller looks a little sketchy, they are selling fake Zero boards on the same listing which included to ZERO logo on the top ply and the black / red sticker over the mounting holes. Have my doubts on it's legitimacy, so I'll try 1 piece and see how that goes.