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The cleaver website says made in mexico. And I think I remember Diego said in his (slam city?) interview they are made in mexico now.
Edit, found the interview:
https://blog.slamcity.com/catch-up-with-diego-bucchieri/
He said, he uses one of the three biggest manus in mexico. Whichever that is.
BBS, PS Stix or ASF / Clutch then.
Makes sense if he still has the connections, etc.
Cleaver is BBS iirc.
@rocklobster
I'm happy I'm not alone. Preduce is well-known actually and their decks are sold throughout Asia. Like mentioned before, even Europe discovered their brand a few years ago, they have retailers in Switzerland, UK, the Netherlands... so, I also guess, they must have at least good quality woods from China. One of my friends purchased two of their decks and he is really happy. He told me they confirmed China. So we can list them for now as "China" but unknown. They started 2002 or something, I guess. I also think they let their decks produce from one of the top teir woodshop there. Which of those we know can handle the fiber carbon ply? Santa Cruz is doing such things. Dwindle? No way LOL. Sure, you're right, quite difficult to track them all back. But I see a good chance. Let's try! We all love their graphics influenced by Thai culture. They are doing great. They also offer 8" width and 31.75" length and 14" WB (my friend's deck). But you mentioned "less popular woodshops in China"... but which of the less popular ones from China can deal with fiber carbon ply and epoxy resin glue at the same time 
Excel Woodshop??? Hmmm...
Regarding Santai, they are still quite unknown but skating scene is growing fast, just to mention Bali.
Dwindle/DSM can do full carbon top boards in addition to the impact insert ones. Colours does them from time to time and I've seen them pop up here and there from other brands as well.
Really anyone that uses epoxy can do them. They're a standard option at most of the big Chinese mfg but not a lot of people order them because of the cost. I believe they're a few dollars more per board which obviously adds up pretty quickly, especially for something that's really kind of a gimmick.
What are people's feelings about PS Stix atm? I know in the past people have said they are quite soggy after time. But the professor was on the Nine Club and is knowledge intrigues me. I thought with his know how and exposure in the scene, he'd be pumping out solid decks
Best of the big manufacturers in my opinion. The wood is light and crispy but what really sets them apart are the molds. PS boards tend to be mellower than BBS or clutch (especially in the tail) which makes them very easy to skate and a blessing for old man legs. As has been stated, they have more flex than other manufacturers which some people have trouble adjusting to, but once you're used to it it's great. The only real negative I've found is durability. They do razor tail and wear out a little faster but its not a huge issue for me. If you're broke and want something that's going to last forever than you're better off looking for something like south central, otherwise I wholeheartedly approve of them. Just be aware they seem to have more molds and shapes than any other woodshop, so I'd definitely suggest checking them out in person to find one you like.
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