questions that don't deserve their own thread

[TwisT]

anyone know the best way to grip a modern popsicle like this? Not the middle cut, but the with the top cut to let the color show.

[LebowskisRug]

I would lay the board on the grip with paper side up, trace the deck as best you can. Then, simply measure how much in you want the grip to sit, make a few reference marks, and draw a new outline that follows the old:

[Ray C. Usery]

Pantograph or CNC or laser or die cutter

[lulz]

anyone know the best way to grip a modern popsicle like this? Not the middle cut, but the with the top cut to let the color show.

Pantograph or CNC or laser or die cutter

Come on, some the prolitariate can do!

[Plan9Customs]

anyone know the best way to grip a modern popsicle like this? Not the middle cut, but the with the top cut to let the color show.

2 easiest ways is get some fine line tape the size that you want left open, tape around the edge or graphic, then get a piece of masking paper get it to conform to the concave then puch you mounting bolt holes for a witness line(I’d mask over that area on the paper first so it doesn’t rip easily), then do a pencil rubing of the inside of the tape line, transfer paper to your grip(if it’s just an outline you can do it on the backing side of the grip) with a pen/pencil, cut it out and stick it.
Or the easiest way is get some clear contact paper, stick it to the board, punch you mounting holes for lining it up later, cut it like you would normally grip your board then just figure out how much wood you want showing, set that distance with a machinists square or divider compass and trace the outline of the board, peel contact paper off, stick to the grip side of your grip, trace/cut and it’s done.

[fs1/2cab]

anyone know the best way to grip a modern popsicle like this? Not the middle cut, but the with the top cut to let the color show.

It depends on the angle in which you hold the cutter knife. If you lay your knife really flat on top of the grip, your cuts will go a bit deeper and show more of that top ply.

It's hard to explain for me, because English isn't my first language but I hope that makes sense.

[Samsquantch]

anyone know the best way to grip a modern popsicle like this? Not the middle cut, but the with the top cut to let the color show.

If I was doing this, I'd double over some strips of masking tape to stick the grip to the deck with the backing still on, then scratch the shape into the grip with something metal like you do when gripping normally. Take it back off, then using a pair of scissors you're not fond of, follow the scratched in line but cutting a ¼" (or whatever you want) inside the scratched in silhouette.

[bob george]

Does anybody other than australians call spitfires "spitties"?

[breezy_again]

Does anybody other than australians called spitfires "spitties"?

nope

[backside_frontside]

Does anybody other than australians called spitfires "spitties"?

Only in Tasmania

[Tom Pearl]

are 8.125 decks usually shorter than 8.0 decks?

i had a quasi 8.0 a few months ago, loved it. honestly probably my favorite board i've ever had. ordered two quasi 8.125's (dims weren't listed) thinking i was sizing up but it'd still be the same shape/length just a lil bit wider....wrong. tail is like an inch shorter than an 8.0


fuck my life   

[rawbertson.]

are 8.125 decks usually shorter than 8.0 decks?

i had a quasi 8.0 a few months ago, loved it. honestly probably my favorite board i've ever had. ordered two quasi 8.125's thinking i was sizing up but it'd still be the same shape/length but just a lil bit wider....wrong. tail is like an inch shorter than an 8.0


fuck my life

Quasi Boards manufactured by PS Stix dimensions are like this:

8" has 14.25" WB, 32.375" overall
8.125" has a 14.125" WB , 31.75" overall

so yes the 8.125" boards are slightly shorter.

[rocklobster]

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are 8.125 decks usually shorter than 8.0 decks?

i had a quasi 8.0 a few months ago, loved it. honestly probably my favorite board i've ever had. ordered two quasi 8.125's thinking i was sizing up but it'd still be the same shape/length but just a lil bit wider....wrong. tail is like an inch shorter than an 8.0


fuck my life

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Quasi Boards manufactured by PS Stix dimensions are like this:

8" has 14.25" WB, 32.375" overall
8.125" has a 14.125" WB , 31.75" overall

so yes the 8.125" boards are slightly shorter.

And measured flat across, subtract 0.5" from the listed length

[GBLange]

anyone know the best way to grip a modern popsicle like this? Not the middle cut, but the with the top cut to let the color show.

guide block and a blade

[231st Street]

What are the ultimate baggy pants measurements that are as baggy as one can go without looking goofy? Not such a serious question.  For those playing, please specify if you are talking khakis or jeans.

[BoxStuffer]

What are the ultimate baggy pants measurements that are as baggy as one can go without looking goofy? Not such a serious question.  For those playing, please specify if you are talking khakis or jeans.

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=108701.0

[cucktard]

What are the ultimate baggy pants measurements that are as baggy as one can go without looking goofy? Not such a serious question.  For those playing, please specify if you are talking khakis or jeans.

There isn’t any. It’s almost completely subjective.
I think Japanese hakama look fucking cool.
Not great for skating, but even that has changed for me over the years. I never could roll with JNCO big, but what I like varies in the cut, length the fabric, and the skater.

I think Big Boys look great on a lot of people, if they are wearing their waist.
After not being able to find much baggy stuff through the 98-2018, I’m really enjoying the resurgence.

Maybe an unpopular opinion
Tastefully cut baggy stuff looks way better on older guys than tight/fitted stuff.

[231st Street]

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What are the ultimate baggy pants measurements that are as baggy as one can go without looking goofy? Not such a serious question.  For those playing, please specify if you are talking khakis or jeans.

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There isn’t any. It’s almost completely subjective.
I think Japanese hakama look fucking cool.
Not great for skating, but even that has changed for me over the years. I never could roll with JNCO big, but what I like varies in the cut, length the fabric, and the skater.

I think Big Boys look great on a lot of people, if they are wearing their waist.
After not being able to find much baggy stuff through the 98-2018, I’m really enjoying the resurgence.

Maybe an unpopular opinion
Tastefully cut baggy stuff looks way better on older guys than tight/fitted stuff.

I'd gnar if I knew how.  Awesome picture.  Ive been going bigger in my khakis in the inseam lately.

[Basingstoke]

There were a style of baggy golfing trouser called Plus Fours, my grandfather decided to go one better and have a tailor make him some Plus Eights. Unfortunatley it was WWII, there was rationing in the UK and somebody snitched on him, he got a letter from the Goverment ordering him to hand in the trousers or have them made into skirts for his Wife.

[Velcro Wallet]

Does anyone have the same soul crushing, mind bending, fucked up dreams on the regular ( that you can remember for more than the first 10-20 seconds after waking up?)

[fs1/2cab]

Okay pals, don't laugh.
I am in shoe madness hell right now.
Except for Nike I tried several shoes from various companies and can't seem to find a tolerable model to skate in. So far, Lakai Atlantic's are my favorite but it isn't always easy to get them here in Germany.

How are Fallen shoes nowadays?
I remember them being good. But that was like 2008.

[Banned from the room]

Did y'all see the flooding in Beijing? Holly shit!

[j....soy.....]

Okay pals, don't laugh.
I am in shoe madness hell right now.
Except for Nike I tried several shoes from various companies and can't seem to find a tolerable model to skate in. So far, Lakai Atlantic's are my favorite but it isn't always easy to get them here in Germany.

How are Fallen shoes nowadays?
I remember them being good. But that was like 2008.

I saw a pair of hot wax joints at the park on the weekend……look really durable and on the verge of being on trend…

[Ray C. Usery]

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What are the ultimate baggy pants measurements that are as baggy as one can go without looking goofy? Not such a serious question.  For those playing, please specify if you are talking khakis or jeans.

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There isn’t any. It’s almost completely subjective.
I think Japanese hakama look fucking cool.
Not great for skating, but even that has changed for me over the years. I never could roll with JNCO big, but what I like varies in the cut, length the fabric, and the skater.

I think Big Boys look great on a lot of people, if they are wearing their waist.
After not being able to find much baggy stuff through the 98-2018, I’m really enjoying the resurgence.

Maybe an unpopular opinion
Tastefully cut baggy stuff looks way better on older guys than tight/fitted stuff.

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I'd gnar if I knew how.  Awesome picture.  Ive been going bigger in my khakis in the inseam lately.

[moonordie]

Okay pals, don't laugh.
I am in shoe madness hell right now.
Except for Nike I tried several shoes from various companies and can't seem to find a tolerable model to skate in. So far, Lakai Atlantic's are my favorite but it isn't always easy to get them here in Germany.

How are Fallen shoes nowadays?
I remember them being good. But that was like 2008.

Fallens are crap. What kind of shoes you prefer? NB# are the best for me. If you want something like vulc you could try 440. Ifnyoy want straight up vulc go for 272. If you want a thin cupsole but still supportive 508 are great and if you want to be 100% protected go for 808 or 1010 if you want the light version of a tank.

[fs1/2cab]

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Okay pals, don't laugh.
I am in shoe madness hell right now.
Except for Nike I tried several shoes from various companies and can't seem to find a tolerable model to skate in. So far, Lakai Atlantic's are my favorite but it isn't always easy to get them here in Germany.

How are Fallen shoes nowadays?
I remember them being good. But that was like 2008.

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Fallens are crap. What kind of shoes you prefer? NB# are the best for me. If you want something like vulc you could try 440. Ifnyoy want straight up vulc go for 272. If you want a thin cupsole but still supportive 508 are great and if you want to be 100% protected go for 808 or 1010 if you want the light version of a tank.

I tried 440 in 7,5 and 8. Both sizes didn't fit as I would have liked. 7,5 too snug and 8 way to big. I usually wear a 7,5 in Lakai, Vans and Reebok. Sole Tech shoes aren't made for my feet anymore. They were nice back then but nowadays I never find a model which fits good. Will check the 272 and 508 out. I am not sure about the 1010. Toe area looks mad long and I can see my heel slip in them.
But thanks man.

[moonordie]

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Okay pals, don't laugh.
I am in shoe madness hell right now.
Except for Nike I tried several shoes from various companies and can't seem to find a tolerable model to skate in. So far, Lakai Atlantic's are my favorite but it isn't always easy to get them here in Germany.

How are Fallen shoes nowadays?
I remember them being good. But that was like 2008.

[close]

Fallens are crap. What kind of shoes you prefer? NB# are the best for me. If you want something like vulc you could try 440. Ifnyoy want straight up vulc go for 272. If you want a thin cupsole but still supportive 508 are great and if you want to be 100% protected go for 808 or 1010 if you want the light version of a tank.

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I tried 440 in 7,5 and 8. Both sizes didn't fit as I would have liked. 7,5 too snug and 8 way to big. I usually wear a 7,5 in Lakai, Vans and Reebok. Sole Tech shoes aren't made for my feet anymore. They were nice back then but nowadays I never find a model which fits good. Will check the 272 and 508 out. I am not sure about the 1010. Toe area looks mad long and I can see my heel slip in them.
But thanks man.

Toe area is not thar long, I'd say is average. Ofc try them if you can, on those I went TTS and they work good. If you're ever in Prague I can hook you up with some 808 thar are still ok so you can try them

[MC3]

alright, it's gettin time to buy some new trucks. I've never been one for truck madness, but I'm starting to want to try something else out there. I'm going to omit what brand and version I have ridden for the past 4 years in an effort to be "transparent".

I am an averagely-ok skateboarder who tries to skate a bit of everything, but more or less skates slappies, ledges, wallies, and the occasional manual. My transition skills are actually terrible, but I am actively working on improving them. Not a big gap/stair/impact skater. I'd say I skate my trucks somewhere between tight and loose, probably more towards loose. Turning fast is fun but I also do appreciate stability. I skate an 8.5 with big-ish (56-58mm conical full) wheels, so I generally like my trucks to be lighter to offset the weight of everything else.

What kind of trucks match my riding style? I feel like thats enough info for the truck-heads to asses the situation.

[moonordie]

alright, it's gettin time to buy some new trucks. I've never been one for truck madness, but I'm starting to want to try something else out there. I'm going to omit what brand and version I have ridden for the past 4 years in an effort to be "transparent".

I am an averagely-ok skateboarder who tries to skate a bit of everything, but more or less skates slappies, ledges, wallies, and the occasional manual. My transition skills are actually terrible, but I am actively working on improving them. Not a big gap/stair/impact skater. I'd say I skate my trucks somewhere between tight and loose, probably more towards loose. Turning fast is fun but I also do appreciate stability. I skate an 8.5 with big-ish (56-58mm conical full) wheels, so I generally like my trucks to be lighter to offset the weight of everything else.

What kind of trucks match my riding style? I feel like thats enough info for the truck-heads to asses the situation.

I'd recommend V-Lights 5.8

[munchbox]

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alright, it's gettin time to buy some new trucks. I've never been one for truck madness, but I'm starting to want to try something else out there. I'm going to omit what brand and version I have ridden for the past 4 years in an effort to be "transparent".

I am an averagely-ok skateboarder who tries to skate a bit of everything, but more or less skates slappies, ledges, wallies, and the occasional manual. My transition skills are actually terrible, but I am actively working on improving them. Not a big gap/stair/impact skater. I'd say I skate my trucks somewhere between tight and loose, probably more towards loose. Turning fast is fun but I also do appreciate stability. I skate an 8.5 with big-ish (56-58mm conical full) wheels, so I generally like my trucks to be lighter to offset the weight of everything else.

What kind of trucks match my riding style? I feel like thats enough info for the truck-heads to asses the situation.

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I'd recommend V-Lights 5.8

id say 6.1 v-hollows