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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #90 on: September 24, 2020, 12:30:28 PM »
really tempted by the new polar restock to grab an arigato. anyone used the arigato with thunders? i think with that short wb it might be perfect

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #91 on: September 24, 2020, 01:01:44 PM »
really tempted by the new polar restock to grab an arigato. anyone used the arigato with thunders? i think with that short wb it might be perfect
yeah, not mine but found in another polar thread, pics are attached wtihin post

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=107835.msg3303974#msg3303974

New Dane Brady arigato shape, setup with Thunder 148 hollow lights and Spitfire Conicals 99D 54mm, yet to ride due to weather.
All dimensions as per website, tapers from 8.38 at the front to approx. 8.20 at the back but not that noticeable. Steepish kicks and a deep concave  :D This is noticeable against the Enjoi Cairo Foster in the second pic which is mellow as

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #92 on: September 25, 2020, 04:00:20 PM »
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #93 on: September 25, 2020, 04:01:45 PM »
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Oj super Juice 60mm


That looks fun. Nice grip job too.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #94 on: September 25, 2020, 04:13:49 PM »
Has anyone had a football with the wheel wells?

I want to buy one tomorrow and I’m really tempted but I’m nervous.

I want to pull the trigger, but I’m afraid my fat ass will snap that shit on flat.
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #95 on: September 30, 2020, 01:49:05 AM »
Are the kicks on  Polar popsicles considered steep?
had one that was steep and three that weren't, think it's very much dependent on whose board along with the shape, and also where in the stack it was pressed

I saw your mom do a ollie to cooch drop straight down the big black pole, it was gnarly. she defiantly shut that shit down

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #96 on: September 30, 2020, 02:04:40 AM »
Has anyone had a football with the wheel wells?

I want to buy one tomorrow and I’m really tempted but I’m nervous.

I want to pull the trigger, but I’m afraid my fat ass will snap that shit on flat.

Don’t do it mate, get one without the cutouts. And they aren’t really in the right place even

My mate would be like 65kg and broke his over the wheel wells on flat, it was an 8 and he shreds but still was only a couple days old and the fakie heel was bolts, i know that trick can be a board breaker but I saw that shit happen
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #97 on: October 09, 2020, 09:50:28 AM »
I like to think myself as someone that can easily adapt to shapes but god damn some nollie tricks are finicky on the Surf after a few days of only popsicle.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #98 on: October 09, 2020, 10:40:22 AM »
I like to think myself as someone that can easily adapt to shapes but god damn some nollie tricks are finicky on the Surf after a few days of only popsicle.
you have to ride that board directionally, nollie tricks aren't happening on that nose...

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #99 on: October 09, 2020, 12:29:45 PM »
Really heavily considering ordering the 8.75 football shape and saving it for when my current deck (8.75 shaped Enjoi Thayan) is done. I've been wanting to try a football shape and a Polar deck for awhile now.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #100 on: October 09, 2020, 12:36:28 PM »
SHAPES !

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #101 on: October 09, 2020, 01:19:07 PM »
Really heavily considering ordering the 8.75 football shape and saving it for when my current deck (8.75 shaped Enjoi Thayan) is done. I've been wanting to try a football shape and a Polar deck for awhile now.
It's wicked fun! I'm not a big fan of the wheel wells but it such a good shape.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #102 on: October 09, 2020, 04:27:14 PM »
Picked up some Indy 169s on that daddies sale, was considering getting the dane1 shape... any reviews on that?

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #103 on: October 09, 2020, 04:34:45 PM »
Picked up some Indy 169s on that daddies sale, was considering getting the dane1 shape... any reviews on that?

To this day the dane1 is the best shape I’ve ever owned.

It’s fucking perfect, it doesn’t feel massive, but you have so much real estate.

Helped me learn some new flip tricks too, and the wheel base is short enough it’s just a 3flip machine.
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #104 on: October 09, 2020, 04:42:53 PM »
Rad! Good fit for 169s or should I size down on trucks?

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #105 on: October 09, 2020, 05:45:02 PM »
Rad! Good fit for 169s or should I size down on trucks?

I think 169 would be okay, and shouldn’t hot rod.

I ride mine with ace 55s which have a 9 inch axle and I think 169s have a 9.125 inch axle so you should be solid my dude!
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #106 on: October 09, 2020, 07:00:00 PM »
Picked up some Indy 169s on that daddies sale, was considering getting the dane1 shape... any reviews on that?

I love the Dane 1 I have. Since it tapers in the back and has a shorter wheelbase I really like my Thunder 151’s on it best, but Indy 159’s feel good on it too. I haven’t tried 169’s on it though.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #107 on: October 09, 2020, 10:15:33 PM »
I've been eyeing up the Shin cutaway shape – wondering if anyone else has skated it and what trucks they were running. I have Ace 44s and I guess they'd fit up the back (8.375) but may be too small at the front? Also wondering how it skates as far as regular flatground, curbs etc. as opposed to a regular 8.5.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #108 on: October 10, 2020, 05:34:19 AM »
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Rad! Good fit for 169s or should I size down on trucks?
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I think 169 would be okay, and shouldn’t hot rod.

I ride mine with ace 55s which have a 9 inch axle and I think 169s have a 9.125 inch axle so you should be solid my dude!
check out the 9”+ thread there’s a set up posted in the last 24 hrs with dane1/169. I’ve ridden that combo too, but I’m super tall and was just getting back into it and the short length and wb was noticeable. Also tried venture 6.1.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #109 on: October 10, 2020, 01:38:41 PM »
Just posted in the Set Up thread but here's the newer Shin with Stage 8 146s. About the same size as Ace 44s.


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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #110 on: October 10, 2020, 10:12:16 PM »
Just posted in the Set Up thread but here's the newer Shin with Stage 8 146s. About the same size as Ace 44s.


Thanks for sharing, looks like a functional 'shape'

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #111 on: October 10, 2020, 11:22:19 PM »
Looks different from the type though right? Can you give us a grip side up shot?

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #112 on: October 11, 2020, 09:03:00 AM »


The cutaway looks a little more subtle in the photo.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #113 on: October 11, 2020, 04:58:12 PM »


The cutaway looks a little more subtle in the photo.
how does it flip? crazy seeing the difference between 8.75 and 8.38, really doesnt look like much at all in pictures
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #114 on: October 11, 2020, 05:30:41 PM »
Well, I guess I know what my next board will be! His surf shape tapers quite a lot too...

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« Reply #115 on: October 11, 2020, 06:48:15 PM »
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The cutaway looks a little more subtle in the photo.
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how does it flip? crazy seeing the difference between 8.75 and 8.38, really doesnt look like much at all in pictures

Flips just fine on my carpet (waiting until I use up another board before I use it) but I skate pretty wide boards usually anyway and the trucks are a fair bit narrower up front, which also helps.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #116 on: October 11, 2020, 06:49:59 PM »
Well, I guess I know what my next board will be! His surf shape tapers quite a lot too...

Surf shape would be better if it had the same nose and tail size as this cutaway shape.

I think someone mentioned there is a longer surf shape due out at some point. I'd stock up on those for sure if they have wheel wells.

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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #117 on: October 14, 2020, 07:29:35 AM »
From the Polar IG stories:


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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #118 on: October 14, 2020, 07:37:30 AM »
From the Polar IG stories:



Fuck that’s so sick. Any word on how wide?
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Re: Polar Shapes
« Reply #119 on: October 14, 2020, 09:28:09 AM »
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Well, I guess I know what my next board will be! His surf shape tapers quite a lot too...
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Surf shape would be better if it had the same nose and tail size as this cutaway shape.

I think someone mentioned there is a longer surf shape due out at some point. I'd stock up on those for sure if they have wheel wells.

I know this is a Polar thread, but Black Label's 8.88 Curb Vulture shape is pretty much a meatier surf shape. Nose has an extra quarter inch at least, and is slightly more full. Both boards taper to just about the same amount over the trucks and have the same tail length. Only thing that sets it off is the 14.75wb compared to Surf's 14.38*, and lack of wheel wells.

Eager to see the Surf XL specs.
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