WBSWB Movement (Wide Board Short Wheelbase)

[back smith]

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Grimple!

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I just received the original Horse Pill (Antihero Eagle, made in Mexico) and the new one by Grimple (made in China)

Same specs but molds/shapes are different.

I don't have the time now but I'll try to give more details on the differences later

I already ordered them both from you on Sunday! No hurry though I'll be gone till next Thursday.

Figured the other would be China because of the price difference.

[BALARGUE]

ahha
My G
I was about to send this secret (not anymore) customer from Finland a message about that.

Thanks a lot for your support !

[Mbrimson88]

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Grimple!

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I just received the original Horse Pill (Antihero Eagle, made in Mexico) and the new one by Grimple (made in China)

Same specs but molds/shapes are different.

I don't have the time now but I'll try to give more details on the differences later

Definitely curious / keen to hear.

I have the AH eagle BBS but as you say, from other boards I have compared, there are curious differences between what should be the same boards when looking at the BBS and then the China made boards, more so when comparing / looking at the 8.38 shape, but also the 8.75 and the 8.5 shapes too.

[munchbox]

tightbooth cruiser shape
8.8/32/14.25wb


will be getting my hands on one asap

[back smith]

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Grimple!

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I just received the original Horse Pill (Antihero Eagle, made in Mexico) and the new one by Grimple (made in China)

Same specs but molds/shapes are different.

I don't have the time now but I'll try to give more details on the differences later

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Definitely curious / keen to hear.

I have the AH eagle BBS but as you say, from other boards I have compared, there are curious differences between what should be the same boards when looking at the BBS and then the China made boards, more so when comparing / looking at the 8.38 shape, but also the 8.75 and the 8.5 shapes too.

The kicks are ridiculously different, much steeper/higher on the China Grimple. Concave is at similar height on both but feels way different, the China one is more "cupped", II stamp on the Horse Pill. I don't think the Grimple is for me at all, will put it on the wall.

The Grimple has a longer wheelbase but I think it is 14 and a quarter to a tee (36.2cm) and both of my Horse Pills actually a little short (36.0cm). So good job on that China.

[rawbertson.]

so how tall are most of you?
cause I am thinking the average american man is probably like 5'9"-5'10"? which is like 14" wb territory
i like slightly longer i suppose... but i do quite fine with 14" wb with my stumpy legs (i am 6' though)


i noticed A LOT of 8.5" boards are going to 14.25" wb now... which is amazing for me because that is perfect
i got the anti hero 8.5" x 14" wb and was not in love with it to say the least. it was dope but didnt feel like it was the conclusion to my madness. 8" x 14" ok that feels good... feels proportionate i suppose?

got this anti hero horse pill lol will see how that feels. it has that 14.25" wb i like! i dont expect this to be a performance board, not sure why i even got this but i think it could look cool on the footage... but also somewhat manageable performance wise... for the kind of skating i do, shape board actually ends up usually being great, so this could actually just be insane lol. my heelflips go so good on big boards

[back smith]

so how tall are most of you?
cause I am thinking the average american man is probably like 5'9"-5'10"? which is like 14" wb territory
i like slightly longer i suppose... but i do quite fine with 14" wb with my stumpy legs (i am 6' though)


i noticed A LOT of 8.5" boards are going to 14.25" wb now... which is amazing for me because that is perfect
i got the anti hero 8.5" x 14" wb and was not in love with it to say the least. it was dope but didnt feel like it was the conclusion to my madness. 8" x 14" ok that feels good... feels proportionate i suppose?

got this anti hero horse pill lol will see how that feels. it has that 14.25" wb i like! i dont expect this to be a performance board, not sure why i even got this but i think it could look cool on the footage... but also somewhat manageable performance wise... for the kind of skating i do, shape board actually ends up usually being great, so this could actually just be insane lol. my heelflips go so good on big boards

Inseam is more relevant than height they say. 32" for me.

[johnquest]

Transportation Unit 8.75 14.25 wb
Cool shape
https://www.thefuzzyneedle.com/store/transportation-unit-skateboard-keiji-ishida-875

[Mbrimson88]

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Grimple!

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I just received the original Horse Pill (Antihero Eagle, made in Mexico) and the new one by Grimple (made in China)

Same specs but molds/shapes are different.

I don't have the time now but I'll try to give more details on the differences later

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Definitely curious / keen to hear.

I have the AH eagle BBS but as you say, from other boards I have compared, there are curious differences between what should be the same boards when looking at the BBS and then the China made boards, more so when comparing / looking at the 8.38 shape, but also the 8.75 and the 8.5 shapes too.

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The kicks are ridiculously different, much steeper/higher on the China Grimple. Concave is at similar height on both but feels way different, the China one is more "cupped", II stamp on the Horse Pill. I don't think the Grimple is for me at all, will put it on the wall.

The Grimple has a longer wheelbase but I think it is 14 and a quarter to a tee (36.2cm) and both of my Horse Pills actually a little short (36.0cm). So good job on that China.

Thanks - good info!

I think the fact that BBS has so many molds so they can easily make wider / longer / whatever options, just because they have them, but any wider board usually needs a more mellow mold otherwise it ends up super steep in cross concave.

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deathwish egg
9.0/31.75/14.125wb

[back smith]

deathwish egg
9.0/31.75/14.125wb

What's with the warning sticker, not BBS?

[Mbrimson88]

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What's with the warning sticker, not BBS?

That is still a BBS board, just an alternative sticker, as I have some boards like that too and was curious.

I feel like I saw these stickers more on some other brands a while back, but I would say it is still BBS, or at the very least, it feels very much like BBS and is made in Mexico.


Someone else might know more.

[BALARGUE]

Can confirm these stickers are BBS (Made in Mexico), it's the usual one on Deathwish boards

[back smith]

Cool, thanks!

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Would fux with that deathwish

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creature milton martinez (new shape?)
8.6/31.74/14.25wb

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tightbooth cruiser shape
8.8/32/14.25wb


will be getting my hands on one asap

did you?


re the creature:

i’ve been tempted by their dimensions before, but i’ve never ‘loved’ one of their boards. i think it’s me being a baby. i believe they use an epoxy, their boards always felt stiff and ‘dead’. to me. no nano.

[rikki]

creature milton martinez (new shape?)
8.6/31.74/14.25wb

Man that's an awesome shape but the tail is a measly 6.375 according to Skatedeluxe.com... time to break out the V8 Ventures?

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tightbooth cruiser shape
8.8/32/14.25wb


will be getting my hands on one asap

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did you?

had some time with my thoughts
and after some calculated restraint,
decided on sticking with 9s and not sizing down
i have a few other boards in this width range to test
with wheelbases between 14.2-14.375

@rikki
i have never been one to mess with the tail
as i prefer a lighter nose
but that would seem like a good time to ever try

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tightbooth square shape
8.5/32.5/14wb


some cool shapes coming out of their studios
the uncut board look has always been sick to me

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tightbooth square shape
8.5/32.5/14wb


some cool shapes coming out of their studios
the uncut board look has always been sick to me

tight booth is sick

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magenta square shape
8.5/31.687/14.25wb

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sour solution egg
8.75/31.375/14.25wb

[Big Brother]

I'm 6 foot 3 and LOVE short wheelbases and slightly shorter boards. So much better for my flip tricks.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

magenta square shape
8.5/31.687/14.25wb

oh damn, it’s been a minute since they’ve done a shaped board, instant cop from me I think…

[TwisT]

just sharing this sub 14wb I came across

Width: 8.5".
Length: 31.5".
Wheelbase: 13.75".

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tightbooth shapes and that magenta both drawing me in.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

tightbooth shapes and that magenta both drawing me in.

just copped dat magenta!

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tightbooth shapes and that magenta both drawing me in.

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just copped dat magenta!

gorgeous shape
hope it skates as good as it looks

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Hammers 8.5 x 31.7 x 14