questions that don't deserve their own thread

[manysnakes]

What bearings will hold up best for slappies?

I've had nothing but good experiences with Bones Swiss. I was shredding every manner of cheap bearing and some not-so-cheap ones with slappies before I made the switch. Now I've been skating the same pair for the last 3 years with minimal maintenance and no issues.

[Mr. Pickles]

Does Vans make normal, non-skateline Half Cabs anymore? These "skate" ones don't work for my feet; the OG's were fine. Even the '92's are fine, just harder to find than the skates. 

[modern life is war]

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What bearings will hold up best for slappies?

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I've had nothing but good experiences with Bones Swiss. I was shredding every manner of cheap bearing and some not-so-cheap ones with slappies before I made the switch. Now I've been skating the same pair for the last 3 years with minimal maintenance and no issues.

Swiss it is then. You get what you pay for I guess.

[Tom Pearl]

Does Vans make normal, non-skateline Half Cabs anymore? These "skate" ones don't work for my feet; the OG's were fine. Even the '92's are fine, just harder to find than the skates.

good question, they might be phasing them out cause i don't really see them too much anymore. i know i seen them here n there last year. they still make the anehiem factory ones which are none skate but they cost alot more

[Mbrimson88]

Does Vans make normal, non-skateline Half Cabs anymore? These "skate" ones don't work for my feet; the OG's were fine. Even the '92's are fine, just harder to find than the skates.

As far as I know yes.  The weird thing with the classic Half Cab is they bring them in, RRP is now $140 or so in Australia, mostly they sit around and then they clear them out, usually at really good sale prices.  Then a while later, they are back again, same high RRP and it goes through the same process more or less once again.

They had done quite a few colourways of the classic ones, but I think the only colour I see now is the black white.  Previously there had been all white, navy white, black black, tan white, etc.

That is only the classic Half Cabs too, not the 92, Pro, Skate or any other line.



https://www.vans.com.au/half-cab-vn-0dz3blk-blk.html#93=3552

Limited sizes here but they are now $149.99 which seems a bit ridiculous for a classic shoe.

[yourbreakfsat]

For those with ceramic bearings, do you find small black balls/debris in the bearings everytime you take off the shields for maintenance? I assume it's leftover from the ceramic balls polishing the races, but I could be wrong. I'm using Bones Super Reds Ceramics.

[moonordie]

Anybody tried that Malto twin paddle or something like that shape?
For what I remember is to be a supposed hybrid between nose and tail.

[rawbertson.]

What temperature is ok to leave the deck in the car ?

I typically bring it inside if its colder than 0C (32 F) or warmer than 30C (86 F). Have never had any issues between these temperatures.

I have done much hotter and colder and also had bad times

I have had bones swiss bearings rust leaving it in the trunk all winter, amongst snow skates and shovels and shit. but I cleaned them and I am still using them years later and spinning great.

I found this year if I just kept my skateboard in the main area of the car, not in the trunk, I was able to keep it pretty nicely through the entire winter. I brought it inside every night.

[pizzafliptofakie]

I've been hunting down the old model and occasionally stumble across some on sale so I've been stockpiling. Does anyone else do this? like find a model they really enjoyed and hunt down the remaining pairs to skate, but then also save these for like special occasions/ trips/ filming or what have you?

 

Sorta different cuz I don't actually skate them but when Vans transitioned to their Skate line I went on the prowl to make sure I had some of the Slip On Pros around as chillers. Overall I think the new ones are an improvement and hold their form better but I actually like how soft and flimsy the slip ons were while having just a bit more support than the Classic slips.

[Tom Pearl]

can somebody show me the top of a primitive board?

im thinking of getting a mystery box but i'd like to see what the shape looks like first

[doublesteveburger]

Don’t keep your board in your car. If you’re cold, it’s cold. If you’re hot, it’s hot.

Cold temps will stiffen your bushings making it impossible to turn.

what if i leave the A/C or heater on with some good tunes playing while I get back?

[LebowskisRug]

Does anyone know what the Baker B2 wheelbases actually are? I've seen different numbers for each size. I am interested in 8.25 and 8.38.

[Mbrimson88]

can somebody show me the top of a primitive board?

im thinking of getting a mystery box but i'd like to see what the shape looks like first

There are quite a few in the Setup thread, just use search in the top right when here:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=10804.0


Also something like this, which has a good top pic:


https://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/Primitive-Trent+McClung+Demo+8+38+Skateboard+Deck-672888


They actually have really good pics of all sized boards, graphic, top and side concave views:


https://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/products/?q=primitive%20deck


Whatever size or shape you want, I think you could find it there anyway.

[Mbrimson88]

Does anyone know what the Baker B2 wheelbases actually are? I've seen different numbers for each size. I am interested in 8.25 and 8.38.

I have the 8.5 and 8.38 stamped B2 boards.

The 8.38 I have is more like 8.25 anyway - definitely not 8.38 and just a hair over other 8.25 boards when checked, and is 14.375 wb on 32.2 or so long board, so longer than usual kicks, slightly more full but not square, pretty much same concave as usual BBS wood, although others have said that the concave is steeper on their boards.

[manysnakes]

Im enjoying this DOA flat as fuck.

What are some flat molds out there?

The flattest regularly available production decks I’ve found were the Baker mellow concave. They’re not flat as fuck, but they’re also a deck you can walk into a shop right now and buy.

[LebowskisRug]

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Does anyone know what the Baker B2 wheelbases actually are? I've seen different numbers for each size. I am interested in 8.25 and 8.38.

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I have the 8.5 and 8.38 stamped B2 boards.

The 8.38 I have is more like 8.25 anyway - definitely not 8.38 and just a hair over other 8.25 boards when checked, and is 14.375 wb on 32.2 or so long board, so longer than usual kicks, slightly more full but not square, pretty much same concave as usual BBS wood, although others have said that the concave is steeper on their boards.

Would love a comparison to the DLX 8.25 or BBS generic 8.38 if you have either. On paper it looks really similar to the BBS and if it's close enough I'd add it to my shape rotation.

[tom]

For those with ceramic bearings, do you find small black balls/debris in the bearings everytime you take off the shields for maintenance? I assume it's leftover from the ceramic balls polishing the races, but I could be wrong. I'm using Bones Super Reds Ceramics.

I’ve had Bones Swiss ceramics and Quantum Fusions, and both of them leave black dirt balls when I soaked them in acetone. They seem like dirt magnets that require more maintenance. The Swiss ceramics never seemed to be quite as fast after cleaning, and the Quantum’s need to be cleaned every few weeks to stay fast

[Tom Pearl]

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can somebody show me the top of a primitive board?

im thinking of getting a mystery box but i'd like to see what the shape looks like first

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There are quite a few in the Setup thread, just use search in the top right when here:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=10804.0


Also something like this, which has a good top pic:


https://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/Primitive-Trent+McClung+Demo+8+38+Skateboard+Deck-672888


They actually have really good pics of all sized boards, graphic, top and side concave views:


https://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/products/?q=primitive%20deck


Whatever size or shape you want, I think you could find it there anyway.

thanks homie

[IpathCats]

sb blazer mids vs fastbreaks

how do they fit and skate?

Blazers are more narrow and snug fitting, better boardfeel/worse impact protection (vulc). They feel pretty sturdy and substantial at first, but once you break them in they are flimsy and bag out more easily than the fastbreaks.

Fastbreaks are wider and slightly longer (i still go TTS because i hate cramping my toes, but many people say they go down a half size). A chunkier, more substantial shoe with a thicker cupsole.

As with most cupsoles, the flick changes over time. In comparison, the blazer are a bit more consistent in that regard.

Biggest issue with the fastbreaks is that most colorways use nylon in the area that i destroy the quickest on a skate shoe (ollie hole on the outside of your pinky toe). So either have some super glue ready or buy an all suede pair.

In general i see way more people in blazers, but i think thats probably due to availability and vulcs still being generally preferred (could be wrong about that)

personally i prefer the fastbreak, but im a cupsole kinda guy.

[DERBY]

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sb blazer mids vs fastbreaks

how do they fit and skate?

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Blazers are more narrow and snug fitting, better boardfeel/worse impact protection (vulc). They feel pretty sturdy and substantial at first, but once you break them in they are flimsy and bag out more easily than the fastbreaks.

Fastbreaks are wider and slightly longer (i still go TTS because i hate cramping my toes, but many people say they go down a half size). A chunkier, more substantial shoe with a thicker cupsole.

As with most cupsoles, the flick changes over time. In comparison, the blazer are a bit more consistent in that regard.

Biggest issue with the fastbreaks is that most colorways use nylon in the area that i destroy the quickest on a skate shoe (ollie hole on the outside of your pinky toe). So either have some super glue ready or buy an all suede pair.

In general i see way more people in blazers, but i think thats probably due to availability and vulcs still being generally preferred (could be wrong about that)

personally i prefer the fastbreak, but im a cupsole kinda guy.

thanks for the breakdown dawg. going with the fastbreaks!

[Basingstoke]

Im enjoying this DOA flat as fuck.

What are some flat molds out there?

I am skating a 5Boro and that is quite mellow, they are pressed at South Central.

[IpathCats]

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sb blazer mids vs fastbreaks

how do they fit and skate?

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Blazers are more narrow and snug fitting, better boardfeel/worse impact protection (vulc). They feel pretty sturdy and substantial at first, but once you break them in they are flimsy and bag out more easily than the fastbreaks.

Fastbreaks are wider and slightly longer (i still go TTS because i hate cramping my toes, but many people say they go down a half size). A chunkier, more substantial shoe with a thicker cupsole.

As with most cupsoles, the flick changes over time. In comparison, the blazer are a bit more consistent in that regard.

Biggest issue with the fastbreaks is that most colorways use nylon in the area that i destroy the quickest on a skate shoe (ollie hole on the outside of your pinky toe). So either have some super glue ready or buy an all suede pair.

In general i see way more people in blazers, but i think thats probably due to availability and vulcs still being generally preferred (could be wrong about that)

personally i prefer the fastbreak, but im a cupsole kinda guy.

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thanks for the breakdown dawg. going with the fastbreaks!

No prob! dont forget to superglue, or buy the all suede ones.

really wish they would fix that nylon shit, i'd probably skate these exclusively if they did.

or if they made these new as-1's in a mid/high top.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

Anybody tried that Malto twin paddle or something like that shape?
For what I remember is to be a supposed hybrid between nose and tail.

I'm riding the 8.5 verison of this board currently. G096 for the crailtap shape.

Running it with 149 Mindys and some random 52mm 99A chocolate wheels

I really like the tail shape - nice and wide, but not huge, and the kick steepness is on the mellower side. Personally, I've really been digging it. The last ~4 Crailtap boards I've had have been really solid, stay crisp for quite a while.

If you feel like you might enjoy that shape, i would totally go for it. The symmetrical popsicle is a super fun switch up from my prior main set-up, a tapered Black Label egg with AF1 66's.

[Banned from the room]

What's frickin wrong with me?

[Fartknocker415]

Not a question but just had to let it out-

Crockett 2s are so nice but why couldn’t they just do the cupsole through the front of the shoe as well? It’s so thin in the toes but so nice in the heel. I landed a kickflip and my back big toe landed right on the concave and liek shocked my toe lol.

[LebowskisRug]

Ya there is a lot about that shoe that doesn't make sense. The High is way more flimsy than the Low since the upper is so thin. Whatever they did made the shoe super hot in the toebox during the Summer and combined gives me big toe rawness. The shoe should be full cup the entire way around since it wouldn't really make it feel any stiffer than the low.

[Tom Pearl]

anybody know who makes the blank decks that long beach skate co sells?

[DERBY]

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sb blazer mids vs fastbreaks

how do they fit and skate?

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Blazers are more narrow and snug fitting, better boardfeel/worse impact protection (vulc). They feel pretty sturdy and substantial at first, but once you break them in they are flimsy and bag out more easily than the fastbreaks.

Fastbreaks are wider and slightly longer (i still go TTS because i hate cramping my toes, but many people say they go down a half size). A chunkier, more substantial shoe with a thicker cupsole.

As with most cupsoles, the flick changes over time. In comparison, the blazer are a bit more consistent in that regard.

Biggest issue with the fastbreaks is that most colorways use nylon in the area that i destroy the quickest on a skate shoe (ollie hole on the outside of your pinky toe). So either have some super glue ready or buy an all suede pair.

In general i see way more people in blazers, but i think thats probably due to availability and vulcs still being generally preferred (could be wrong about that)

personally i prefer the fastbreak, but im a cupsole kinda guy.

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thanks for the breakdown dawg. going with the fastbreaks!

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No prob! dont forget to superglue, or buy the all suede ones.

really wish they would fix that nylon shit, i'd probably skate these exclusively if they did.

or if they made these new as-1's in a mid/high top.

where would u suggest to glue?

got the emerald ones and theyre unfortunately nylon. wished they pumped out the suede ones more often.

ou mid as1s sound promising

[DERBY]

i’m prolly trippin out but for ace bottom bushings, which side faces down? the side with the circles or smooth side?

[moonordie]

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Anybody tried that Malto twin paddle or something like that shape?
For what I remember is to be a supposed hybrid between nose and tail.

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I'm riding the 8.5 verison of this board currently. G096 for the crailtap shape.

Running it with 149 Mindys and some random 52mm 99A chocolate wheels

I really like the tail shape - nice and wide, but not huge, and the kick steepness is on the mellower side. Personally, I've really been digging it. The last ~4 Crailtap boards I've had have been really solid, stay crisp for quite a while.

If you feel like you might enjoy that shape, i would totally go for it. The symmetrical popsicle is a super fun switch up from my prior main set-up, a tapered Black Label egg with AF1 66's.

G069 is the light. Shape works perfect for me.