So, are their current shapes more square nose/tail or still pointy'ish nose/ tail? I haven't been to my local shop in a while - I don't think they have any currently. Historically, old AWS/ Habitat are my favorite boards ever, but have not had one in a long time. Kinda want to hit those up again, but I'm not into squared noses or tails. Thanks in advance
A few places might have different stock, as there do seem to be some different shapes out there, either old stock or those shops have stock from somewhere other than BBS - EU and South America are on other wood - but in USA and here in AU it is all BBS and most of the boards I had seen recently were all in that longer blunt shape with shorter wheelbases, so quite long kicks.
I did think that a couple of the smaller boards 8" or less didn't have that same shape, but they could be old stock too.
Tucked away are quite a few older AWS decks, all BBS and all the more normal shapes in 8.38 and 8.5 as I got rid of the blunt shapes after I realised I didn't like them, but others I know do really like them and are getting more, so even though you and I don't like them, they do seem popular.
Now they seem to be releasing more "classic graphic options" I can see your yearning for those boards, as they were amazing back in the day, whenever I could find any (and could afford them).
https://www.alienworkshop.com/collections/deckshttps://www.alienworkshop.com/collections/decks/products/polaroid-93-redux-7-625Guessing this one at 7.625 is a bit too narrow for you, but it looks more pointy and is on sale too.
$50 Sale / checkout code: FIFTY
There is a 7.75 on sale too, which also looks normal, not squared off at all.