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[Schinken]

Anyone tried one of those nhs vx everslick decks?
I expect them to be quite heavy and strange feeling

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone tried one of those nhs vx everslick decks?
I expect them to be quite heavy and strange feeling

I hadn't heard of a VX with everslick so had to look it up.  Interesting to see, so without ever seeing one, let alone riding one, I have this to add, same comments from Tom Asta on his video about it, which I just watched (and linked below) so sure he gets them for free, but he gives a pretty good review on them, initially at about 3:00 and then at 13:30 or so.

I have seen and skated a VX board which is thinner and lighter.  Also seen and skated a normal board with everslick bottom, which is thicker and heavier.  To have everslick on a VX board, it combines the lighter board with the slide of the slick layer to make what some people might call the best of both.


Not one to believe everything I see and read, or ever really think I want one, so take the rest of this how you will, but at least there is more info here from both the video and from the NHS site, marketing blurb and all, etc.






https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/8-0in-x-31-6in-japanese-morph-dot-vx-everslick-santa-cruz-skateboard-deck

VX Everslick combines 2 proven technology constructions into one with the strength and pop of VX and the fastest sliding slick material on the market - Everslick.

VX Everslick features 5 plies of North American Maple and 2 layers of Quad X technology with a layer of Everslick material on the bottom. Thinner, stronger, and more pop than standard 7 ply decks with proprietary slick material that slides on almost any surface and features a unique graphic application that yields bright colors and high contrast graphics that look great longer.

[goodatmeth]

Are slightly bent trucks super bad for bearings or does it not matter? Thinking about trying out bones swiss for the first time, but my trucks are bent and I'm gonna keep riding them for some time.

[rawbertson.]

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Anyone tried one of those nhs vx everslick decks?
I expect them to be quite heavy and strange feeling

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I hadn't heard of a VX with everslick so had to look it up.  Interesting to see, so without ever seeing one, let alone riding one, I have this to add, same comments from Tom Asta on his video about it, which I just watched (and linked below) so sure he gets them for free, but he gives a pretty good review on them, initially at about 3:00 and then at 13:30 or so.

I have seen and skated a VX board which is thinner and lighter.  Also seen and skated a normal board with everslick bottom, which is thicker and heavier.  To have everslick on a VX board, it combines the lighter board with the slide of the slick layer to make what some people might call the best of both.


Not one to believe everything I see and read, or ever really think I want one, so take the rest of this how you will, but at least there is more info here from both the video and from the NHS site, marketing blurb and all, etc.






https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/8-0in-x-31-6in-japanese-morph-dot-vx-everslick-santa-cruz-skateboard-deck

VX Everslick combines 2 proven technology constructions into one with the strength and pop of VX and the fastest sliding slick material on the market - Everslick.

VX Everslick features 5 plies of North American Maple and 2 layers of Quad X technology with a layer of Everslick material on the bottom. Thinner, stronger, and more pop than standard 7 ply decks with proprietary slick material that slides on almost any surface and features a unique graphic application that yields bright colors and high contrast graphics that look great longer.

do you think those boards would be allowed to be manufactured in north america? or perhaps a better question is would it be heavily taxed because of all the chemicals they need to use to make those? Similar to why we don't see vulcanized shoes being made here.

[Kaezan]

Had a question about Indy stock bushings.

Anyone know if the different color stock bushings are all the same durometer?

The orange one I know is like 90A, but for example, on the trucks below, they have different colors. Usually the black one is the really hard bushing and the white one is very soft (when bought as replacement bushings). Just trying to figure out if I need to buy a seperate set or if they would be same durometer as the orange ones.

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-11-forged-hollow-btg-summit-silver-black-standard-skateboard-trucks-independent?utm_source=independenttrucks.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=product-shop&utm_content=Stage%2011%20Forged%20Hollow%20BTG%20Summit%20Silver%20Black%20%20Skateboard%20Trucks

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-11-forged-hollow-slayer-black-standard-independent-skateboard-trucks?utm_source=independenttrucks.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=product-shop&utm_content=Stage%2011%20Forged%20Hollow%20Slayer%20Black%20%20Skateboard%20Trucks

Also, anyone ever ride a full black truck before like the Indy above? Do they grind any different due to the paint? Thanks!

[yourbreakfsat]

Had a question about Indy stock bushings.

Anyone know if the different color stock bushings are all the same durometer?

The orange one I know is like 90A, but for example, on the trucks below, they have different colors. Usually the black one is the really hard bushing and the white one is very soft (when bought as replacement bushings). Just trying to figure out if I need to buy a seperate set or if they would be same durometer as the orange ones.

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-11-forged-hollow-btg-summit-silver-black-standard-skateboard-trucks-independent?utm_source=independenttrucks.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=product-shop&utm_content=Stage%2011%20Forged%20Hollow%20BTG%20Summit%20Silver%20Black%20%20Skateboard%20Trucks

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-11-forged-hollow-slayer-black-standard-independent-skateboard-trucks?utm_source=independenttrucks.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=product-shop&utm_content=Stage%2011%20Forged%20Hollow%20Slayer%20Black%20%20Skateboard%20Trucks

Also, anyone ever ride a full black truck before like the Indy above? Do they grind any different due to the paint? Thanks!

Bushings that come with the trucks will be 90a regardless of color.

I haven't found paint to affect grind at all.

[DarkPools]

Color of bushings is 100% linked to durometer for Independent. Always. Stock or aftermarket bushings. 100% of my personal purchases have confirmed this and I've only skated Indys for the last 13 years.

Orange 90A is the standard default bushing for most of Indy's models, but they occasionally throw red (88A), white (78A), or black (94A) depending on the pro/theme of the truck.

Both of your linked trucks will not be 90A stock if they come in those colors, as far as I'm aware.

I've gotten white bushings stock on AVE trucks years ago and they were noticeably softer because they were truly 78A and not 90A.

If you want 90A durometer, buy a set of bushings on the side to be sure. Avoid the red ones, they try to be softer but end up being less forgiving, ironically. I like the conical aftermarket personally.

[Mbrimson88]

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Had a question about Indy stock bushings.

Anyone know if the different color stock bushings are all the same durometer?

The orange one I know is like 90A, but for example, on the trucks below, they have different colors. Usually the black one is the really hard bushing and the white one is very soft (when bought as replacement bushings). Just trying to figure out if I need to buy a seperate set or if they would be same durometer as the orange ones.

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-11-forged-hollow-btg-summit-silver-black-standard-skateboard-trucks-independent?utm_source=independenttrucks.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=product-shop&utm_content=Stage%2011%20Forged%20Hollow%20BTG%20Summit%20Silver%20Black%20%20Skateboard%20Trucks

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-11-forged-hollow-slayer-black-standard-independent-skateboard-trucks?utm_source=independenttrucks.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=product-shop&utm_content=Stage%2011%20Forged%20Hollow%20Slayer%20Black%20%20Skateboard%20Trucks

Also, anyone ever ride a full black truck before like the Indy above? Do they grind any different due to the paint? Thanks!

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Bushings that come with the trucks will be 90a regardless of color.

I haven't found paint to affect grind at all.

As per what Indy say about their stock bushings, +1 for stock bushings regardless of colour are all 90 duro, but that is not to say that all bushings feel or perform the same, as some have felt a bit stiffer, some felt a bit more squishy, even though they still came up as the same duro with the gauge.

Had a lot of Indy trucks come through my hands, often the pro colourways or different colab versions with orange, white, black, burgundy red and other coloured bushings and skated most of them / feel them out on people's boards and they are very different to the after market bushings that you can buy, even the orange stock are different to the orange after market bushings, as others have said on here in the past too.

Also have all the after market bushings too and have them in boards for people to try, or to put on their own boards, and none of them feel the same as the stock bushings, which is interesting, to say the least.

In the past some people have often swapped out the stock bushings for others right away, as the stock bushings used to be pretty weird, but now they are pretty decent if you like medium to loose feeling trucks right from go.  Stock bushings even from a few years ago felt way more firm than the current stock bushings now, so I think they have upgraded the bushing formula at some point, maybe when they went to 100% China production or something.


Different paint and other things don't matter to the feel of the truck, as the paint comes right off as soon as the truck comes in contact with anything that you grind or slide on, but it is more personal preference than anything.  I know some people that will not touch a painted truck, not even painted baseplate, for whatever reason, so either factory paint or DIY paint jobs still skated the same to me.


*  Sorry that was probably rambling a lot, but Indy are the main trucks I skate and have way too many boards with many different options, new and used, older and current stock.

[FunnyBunny]

Anyone know anything about Opus shoes?  Just curious, can’t find much in terms of posts here, insta or even their website.  Anyone skated them?  Or know about a team?

[DarkPools]

Anyone know anything about Opus shoes?  Just curious, can’t find much in terms of posts here, insta or even their website.  Anyone skated them?  Or know about a team?

They're brand new, so there's not much floating around. They're already in a number of shops and seem to be decently made.

David Tofighi on Insta posts a good chunk about the Opis shoes

[intendedreceivers]

Color of bushings is 100% linked to durometer for Independent. Always. Stock or aftermarket bushings. 100% of my personal purchases have confirmed this and I've only skated Indys for the last 13 years.

Orange 90A is the standard default bushing for most of Indy's models, but they occasionally throw red (88A), white (78A), or black (94A) depending on the pro/theme of the truck.

Both of your linked trucks will not be 90A stock if they come in those colors, as far as I'm aware.

I've gotten white bushings stock on AVE trucks years ago and they were noticeably softer because they were truly 78A and not 90A.

If you want 90A durometer, buy a set of bushings on the side to be sure. Avoid the red ones, they try to be softer but end up being less forgiving, ironically. I like the conical aftermarket personally.

All stock Indy bushings are 90A regardless of color. They’re definitely a looser, bouncier 90A now since the move to China, but the aftermarket blacks and whites don’t feel the same as the stock bushings.

[BALARGUE]

Color of bushings is 100% linked to durometer for Independent. Always. Stock or aftermarket bushings. 100% of my personal purchases have confirmed this and I've only skated Indys for the last 13 years.

Orange 90A is the standard default bushing for most of Indy's models, but they occasionally throw red (88A), white (78A), or black (94A) depending on the pro/theme of the truck.

Both of your linked trucks will not be 90A stock if they come in those colors, as far as I'm aware.

I've gotten white bushings stock on AVE trucks years ago and they were noticeably softer because they were truly 78A and not 90A.

If you want 90A durometer, buy a set of bushings on the side to be sure. Avoid the red ones, they try to be softer but end up being less forgiving, ironically. I like the conical aftermarket personally.

it's a better world when people share actual knowledge

[intendedreceivers]

But only when it’s correct.

[BALARGUE]

But only when it’s correct.

that's what i meant
makes no sense to put 78A as stock bushings on brand new trucks

AVE trucks "kids edition" maybe 

Sidenote: Stage 4 Stock bushings are 90A but they are red
Weird thing about Stage 4 aftermarket bushings
90A/red called soft
92A/blue called medium
94A/black called hard

[Nymphicus hollandicus]

It’s a very specific wheel question but does anyone happen to know what durometer Matt Reason’s Physics 63mm wheels were? I’ve always been curious if anyone on here had any experience with them. As a side note clearly they were made well before any F4 or Dragon formulas existed but are there any current wheels out there that have much the same or similar feel?
I’ve wondered if they would have been rock hard 101a or a bit more forgiving 97/98/99a. To me it would make sense if they had been poured a little softer for him but I know you can get away with 101a on rougher surfaces in the larger sizes.
Any help would be appreciated, cheers!

[o4hc]

Hi! Can anyone identify these trucks? Thanks!

[Mbrimson88]

Hi! Can anyone identify these trucks? Thanks!

I feel like that shape is closer to Tensor than anything else, but if it is your board, I would be taking a few more pics of different angles, maybe even taking the truck apart and checking the bottom of the baseplate too.

Almost all branded trucks usually have the name or at least something on the baseplate (be it top side or underneath), but they could very well be something else, eg basic unbranded truck from a complete or something.

[Mbrimson88]

It’s a very specific wheel question but does anyone happen to know what durometer Matt Reason’s Physics 63mm wheels were? I’ve always been curious if anyone on here had any experience with them. As a side note clearly they were made well before any F4 or Dragon formulas existed but are there any current wheels out there that have much the same or similar feel?
I’ve wondered if they would have been rock hard 101a or a bit more forgiving 97/98/99a. To me it would make sense if they had been poured a little softer for him but I know you can get away with 101a on rougher surfaces in the larger sizes.
Any help would be appreciated, cheers!

This might be the best bet, either of these two guys, who are still active on the forums here:


@Gray Imp Sausage Metal

@Sativa Lung

I actually had those 63mm physics wheels believe it or not, they were pretty ridiculous though (although physics was a great company). I’m thinking Jerry Fisher/ Half Cab era Fred Gall; not quite on Matt’s level but somewhere in between. Probably 56mm fat wheels on a 8.25 board, nothing huge by today’s standards but they just looked so raw at the time

Who in Okinawa are we taking about?

A few months ago I gave away a set of 58 or 60mm Physics and I've been regretting it ever since. I do have some vintage danny way plan b's that are probably 58ish? set up on a Kanfoush yinzer shape 8.55 deck (the black lance mountain graphic one) with Indy steve olson 149s. Super fun setup, those big old hard wheels just feel so at home on East Coast terrain when you're smashing down the street crushing rock salt and rodent bones and making a horrible racket. Fuck I might have to pull that thing out tomorrow.

[moonordie]

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Hi! Can anyone identify these trucks? Thanks!

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I feel like that shape is closer to Tensor than anything else, but if it is your board, I would be taking a few more pics of different angles, maybe even taking the truck apart and checking the bottom of the baseplate too.

Almost all branded trucks usually have the name or at least something on the baseplate (be it top side or underneath), but they could very well be something else, eg basic unbranded truck from a complete or something.

They could be GK

[Nymphicus hollandicus]

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It’s a very specific wheel question but does anyone happen to know what durometer Matt Reason’s Physics 63mm wheels were? I’ve always been curious if anyone on here had any experience with them. As a side note clearly they were made well before any F4 or Dragon formulas existed but are there any current wheels out there that have much the same or similar feel?
I’ve wondered if they would have been rock hard 101a or a bit more forgiving 97/98/99a. To me it would make sense if they had been poured a little softer for him but I know you can get away with 101a on rougher surfaces in the larger sizes.
Any help would be appreciated, cheers!

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This might be the best bet, either of these two guys, who are still active on the forums here:


@Gray Imp Sausage Metal

@Sativa Lung

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I actually had those 63mm physics wheels believe it or not, they were pretty ridiculous though (although physics was a great company). I’m thinking Jerry Fisher/ Half Cab era Fred Gall; not quite on Matt’s level but somewhere in between. Probably 56mm fat wheels on a 8.25 board, nothing huge by today’s standards but they just looked so raw at the time

Who in Okinawa are we taking about?

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A few months ago I gave away a set of 58 or 60mm Physics and I've been regretting it ever since. I do have some vintage danny way plan b's that are probably 58ish? set up on a Kanfoush yinzer shape 8.55 deck (the black lance mountain graphic one) with Indy steve olson 149s. Super fun setup, those big old hard wheels just feel so at home on East Coast terrain when you're smashing down the street crushing rock salt and rodent bones and making a horrible racket. Fuck I might have to pull that thing out tomorrow.

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Thank you for the reply Mbrimson88 and all the best! 

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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It’s a very specific wheel question but does anyone happen to know what durometer Matt Reason’s Physics 63mm wheels were? I’ve always been curious if anyone on here had any experience with them. As a side note clearly they were made well before any F4 or Dragon formulas existed but are there any current wheels out there that have much the same or similar feel?
I’ve wondered if they would have been rock hard 101a or a bit more forgiving 97/98/99a. To me it would make sense if they had been poured a little softer for him but I know you can get away with 101a on rougher surfaces in the larger sizes.
Any help would be appreciated, cheers!

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This might be the best bet, either of these two guys, who are still active on the forums here:


@Gray Imp Sausage Metal

@Sativa Lung

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I actually had those 63mm physics wheels believe it or not, they were pretty ridiculous though (although physics was a great company). I’m thinking Jerry Fisher/ Half Cab era Fred Gall; not quite on Matt’s level but somewhere in between. Probably 56mm fat wheels on a 8.25 board, nothing huge by today’s standards but they just looked so raw at the time

Who in Okinawa are we taking about?

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A few months ago I gave away a set of 58 or 60mm Physics and I've been regretting it ever since. I do have some vintage danny way plan b's that are probably 58ish? set up on a Kanfoush yinzer shape 8.55 deck (the black lance mountain graphic one) with Indy steve olson 149s. Super fun setup, those big old hard wheels just feel so at home on East Coast terrain when you're smashing down the street crushing rock salt and rodent bones and making a horrible racket. Fuck I might have to pull that thing out tomorrow.

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Thank you for the reply Mbrimson88 and all the best! 

I don’t recall the durometer of them but companies were hardly trying to be diverse with their options back then so I’m assuming around 99a maybe even 98a? It was hard to tell because I was already coming off regular 54mm wheels so everything just felt so different on them anyway. I also wasn’t a power slide guy back then but I vaguely remember them farting a lot more than whatever else I was riding. When loophole first dropped they reminded me a lot of physics. Didn’t Sergie say in interview that before physics they ride old dead stock Powell wheels because that was the only way they could find something bigger than 54mm?

Edit: On second thought, if you check the RIP matt reason thread, @GardenSkater77 is claiming 97a for his wheels because apparently “he never made a sound when skating”? Maybe he saw him
Skating when he was still on the NOS Powells?

[fakie nollie]

Is there a containment thread for 8.5’s with 14” wheel base?

[rawbertson.]

Is there a containment thread for 8.5’s with 14” wheel base?

yes its called WBSWB Movement (Wide board Short Wheelbase)
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=115328.0

Not sure if what I am riding now is considered in that range but its 8.38" x 14.25" PS Stix and it feels pretty ideal to me. 8.5" or even 8.25" would be fine I probably wouldn't even notice the difference.

Primitive 8.38's are 14.125" and I really like that size as well, I have a couple in the wrapper still and just finished skating one.

I had Anti Hero 8.5" x 14" and I thought it was going to be the greatest board ever and I ended up liking these other 2 a lot more ^

[BrknBrds]

anyone have info on gx1000 boards ? Concave and shape ? Best trucks to pair with them ? I’ve read a few comments on slap that venture lo works best but I’m curious about the concave a lot ……thanks again Slap

[Nymphicus hollandicus]

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It’s a very specific wheel question but does anyone happen to know what durometer Matt Reason’s Physics 63mm wheels were? I’ve always been curious if anyone on here had any experience with them. As a side note clearly they were made well before any F4 or Dragon formulas existed but are there any current wheels out there that have much the same or similar feel?
I’ve wondered if they would have been rock hard 101a or a bit more forgiving 97/98/99a. To me it would make sense if they had been poured a little softer for him but I know you can get away with 101a on rougher surfaces in the larger sizes.
Any help would be appreciated, cheers!

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This might be the best bet, either of these two guys, who are still active on the forums here:


@Gray Imp Sausage Metal

@Sativa Lung

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I actually had those 63mm physics wheels believe it or not, they were pretty ridiculous though (although physics was a great company). I’m thinking Jerry Fisher/ Half Cab era Fred Gall; not quite on Matt’s level but somewhere in between. Probably 56mm fat wheels on a 8.25 board, nothing huge by today’s standards but they just looked so raw at the time

Who in Okinawa are we taking about?

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A few months ago I gave away a set of 58 or 60mm Physics and I've been regretting it ever since. I do have some vintage danny way plan b's that are probably 58ish? set up on a Kanfoush yinzer shape 8.55 deck (the black lance mountain graphic one) with Indy steve olson 149s. Super fun setup, those big old hard wheels just feel so at home on East Coast terrain when you're smashing down the street crushing rock salt and rodent bones and making a horrible racket. Fuck I might have to pull that thing out tomorrow.

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Thank you for the reply Mbrimson88 and all the best! 

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I don’t recall the durometer of them but companies were hardly trying to be diverse with their options back then so I’m assuming around 99a maybe even 98a? It was hard to tell because I was already coming off regular 54mm wheels so everything just felt so different on them anyway. I also wasn’t a power slide guy back then but I vaguely remember them farting a lot more than whatever else I was riding. When loophole first dropped they reminded me a lot of physics. Didn’t Sergie say in interview that before physics they ride old dead stock Powell wheels because that was the only way they could find something bigger than 54mm?

Edit: On second thought, if you check the RIP matt reason thread, @GardenSkater77 is claiming 97a for his wheels because apparently “he never made a sound when skating”? Maybe he saw him
Skating when he was still on the NOS Powells?

Really appreciate the reply and details of your experiences, cheers for that Gray Imp Sausage Metal! You've given me some good pointers there to look into too. I went and re-read the RIP Matt Reason thread and it does sound like the impression was that they were a slightly softer compound (it would make sense especially if those guys were also/had been used to using older Powells which I would assume would be around 95-97a?).

This has just been something that I've wondered about for a while as I love the whole aesthetic/skating style of that era. Something appeals to me about trying to find the same kind of wheels/equipment those skaters used just to get a feel of what their limitations/benefits were. I was originally looking at options like Slime Ball 97a's (haven't tried them myself yet) thinking they might give an similar (older/grippier but slightly forgiving) feel, but I would consider checking out some early Loopholes if I see any going for grabs.
Anyway, a big thanks again!

[Cthulhu!]

Really appreciate the reply and details of your experiences, cheers for that Gray Imp Sausage Metal! You've given me some good pointers there to look into too. I went and re-read the RIP Matt Reason thread and it does sound like the impression was that they were a slightly softer compound (it would make sense especially if those guys were also/had been used to using older Powells which I would assume would be around 95-97a?).

This has just been something that I've wondered about for a while as I love the whole aesthetic/skating style of that era. Something appeals to me about trying to find the same kind of wheels/equipment those skaters used just to get a feel of what their limitations/benefits were. I was originally looking at options like Slime Ball 97a's (haven't tried them myself yet) thinking they might give an similar (older/grippier but slightly forgiving) feel, but I would consider checking out some early Loopholes if I see any going for grabs.
Anyway, a big thanks again!

This ad isn't for Reason's 63mm wheel, but this one set of 57s does have a visible 98 on them.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4OE2LlxxWrc/SasY1MzYCFI/AAAAAAAADjM/-1qFOKyjl_A/s1600-h/reasonphysics2chrome.jpg

[LebowskisRug]

anyone have info on gx1000 boards ? Concave and shape ? Best trucks to pair with them ? I’ve read a few comments on slap that venture lo works best but I’m curious about the concave a lot ……thanks again Slap

They seem to have both square and popsicle shapes. I don't care for square kicks so I have only stood on the popsicles.

The kicks are fucking lonnnnnng. The nose on the 8.38 is like 7.18 and the tail is a bit under 7. A normal BBS in that size is 6.875 nose and 6.625 tail. So, the boards are also quite long definitely a full 32.25. They end up pointier than you think almost like a Baker. As for trucks I dunno why people would want Venture Lo on boards that large but since the vast majority of the team ride Venture High with massive wheels I would wager that could be a good combo to offset the long kicks (the larger wheels and extended WB of Venture High would make the tail hit at the same time as a normal tail/smaller wheels).

[o4hc]

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Hi! Can anyone identify these trucks? Thanks!

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I feel like that shape is closer to Tensor than anything else, but if it is your board, I would be taking a few more pics of different angles, maybe even taking the truck apart and checking the bottom of the baseplate too.

Almost all branded trucks usually have the name or at least something on the baseplate (be it top side or underneath), but they could very well be something else, eg basic unbranded truck from a complete or something.

Thanks! They're from a board for sale — I assumed from a complete but wanted to check.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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Really appreciate the reply and details of your experiences, cheers for that Gray Imp Sausage Metal! You've given me some good pointers there to look into too. I went and re-read the RIP Matt Reason thread and it does sound like the impression was that they were a slightly softer compound (it would make sense especially if those guys were also/had been used to using older Powells which I would assume would be around 95-97a?).

This has just been something that I've wondered about for a while as I love the whole aesthetic/skating style of that era. Something appeals to me about trying to find the same kind of wheels/equipment those skaters used just to get a feel of what their limitations/benefits were. I was originally looking at options like Slime Ball 97a's (haven't tried them myself yet) thinking they might give an similar (older/grippier but slightly forgiving) feel, but I would consider checking out some early Loopholes if I see any going for grabs.
Anyway, a big thanks again!

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This ad isn't for Reason's 63mm wheel, but this one set of 57s does have a visible 98 on them.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4OE2LlxxWrc/SasY1MzYCFI/AAAAAAAADjM/-1qFOKyjl_A/s1600-h/reasonphysics2chrome.jpg

boom! Great find, I would then assume the 63mm were also 98 which does make sense considering the skating he was doing and also the fact he was riding old Powell stick which was probably closer to 97 than 99. The power of slap!!!

Edit: @Nymphicus hollandicus also hit up sergie on insta, he’s always happy to talk about era-specific setups and what they rode!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZwfVtHFXO_/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[fakiefs180]

I have weird feet. Most shoes have a lot of pressure on top of my left big toe. Right where that bone of the toe is. Any ideas how I can fast forward the breaking in process or where I can buy new feet? Thanks in advance pals.