POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)

[Sk8 Hawaii]

Does anyone know the WB of the fiberglass ones? It's not listed on the Heated Wheel website, but the they (flex) are a bit shorter than others...wondering if WB is also shorter.

13.6875"

[Plan9Customs]

Hand painted a polarizer as a gift for a friend

That’s rad.

[Sikost]

Hey guys, i've just created an instagram page dedicated to polarizer set ups named "Tiny Missile", like the wide boys page but for small boards, would love you to send us some photos!!!
Looking forward it!!

https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile?igsh=eTY4YWptazdoeGc1


I also run the page Paul Arizer:

https://www.instagram.com/paul_arizer__?igsh=MXRvZzI2a2RsZ3BnbA==

[Sedition]

Hey guys, i've just created an instagram page dedicated to polarizer set ups named "Tiny Missile", like the wide boys page but for small boards, would love you to send us some photos!!!
Looking forward it!!

https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile?igsh=eTY4YWptazdoeGc1


I also run the page Paul Arizer:

https://www.instagram.com/paul_arizer__?igsh=MXRvZzI2a2RsZ3BnbA==

I’m good friends with Pete (Pete’s Pigs), and he also just gave me a heads-up on these. Good stuff!

[Sikost]

Thanks man, love Pete's work, looking forward it!!!

[Anxiety]

Handcut with trackers and 95A slimeballs

Nash “NSA” banana board

[Sikost]

Handcut with trackers and 95A slimeballs

Nash “NSA” banana board

Love the blue setup, would you mind submitting it to us on the insta page Tiny Missile?!

https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile?igsh=eTY4YWptazdoeGc1

[Sedition]

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Handcut with trackers and 95A slimeballs

Nash “NSA” banana board

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Love the blue setup, would you mind submitting it to us on the insta page Tiny Missile?!

https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile?igsh=eTY4YWptazdoeGc1

You may have thought of this already, but in case not…

I run ThePastParticiple on IG. While most of the photos are user submitted, I mine them, too. If I see a worthy photo somewhere (e.g. on a web forum), I just screen capture the photo, and take note of the source to cite when posting. Sure, if you can get the actual user on IG, that’s great, but not always an option.

[Sikost]

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Handcut with trackers and 95A slimeballs

Nash “NSA” banana board

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Love the blue setup, would you mind submitting it to us on the insta page Tiny Missile?!

https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile?igsh=eTY4YWptazdoeGc1

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You may have thought of this already, but in case not…

I run ThePastParticiple on IG. While most of the photos are user submitted, I mine them, too. If I see a worthy photo somewhere (e.g. on a web forum), I just screen capture the photo, and take note of the source to site when posting. Sure, if you can get the actual user on IG, that’s great, but not always an option.

Alright excellent nice finding you here!! Thanks yeah fire informations to me when you see something interesting!
Possible to end the blue Board to me on IG?!

[Sedition]

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Handcut with trackers and 95A slimeballs

Nash “NSA” banana board

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Love the blue setup, would you mind submitting it to us on the insta page Tiny Missile?!

https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile?igsh=eTY4YWptazdoeGc1

[close]

You may have thought of this already, but in case not…

I run ThePastParticiple on IG. While most of the photos are user submitted, I mine them, too. If I see a worthy photo somewhere (e.g. on a web forum), I just screen capture the photo, and take note of the source to site when posting. Sure, if you can get the actual user on IG, that’s great, but not always an option.

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Alright excellent nice finding you here!! Thanks yeah fire informations to me when you see something interesting!
Possible to end the blue Board to me on IG?!

To be clear, I wasn't saying I would find/produce/mine content for you. I was showing, by way of example, how you could source and cite content without having to ask someone else do the work for you (e.g. "Can you please send this thing already posted to me?). Just screen capture image, and post it yourself (while giving credit to the photo source).

[Anxiety]

Sure here’s pictures of it

[Jim and Dan]

Rode one of these for years with a set of early 90s Slimeballs until the trucks broke, great ride. Just re-set it up with a pair of penny trucks, but would really like to replace the OG trucks, just not the easiest thing to find. Might have to buy this one off eBay just for the trucks.

[Rick Trapasso]

Barefoot polarizing > all other footwear choices polarizing

[fernando the skater]

36", 8 wheeler, 70s board on Ebay at the moment.

[Texas_Tone]

36", 8 wheeler, 70s board on Ebay at the moment.

This thing fucks, god I love it when the polarizer thread gets updated

[Rick Trapasso]

36", 8 wheeler, 70s board on Ebay at the moment.

What in tarnation?

Try keeping the ladies off you while cruising on this thing.

I dare you.

[ferguu]

Will standard risers (like the ones you'd buy from independent website) work with these tiny trucks? This thread is very inspiring, and I've always wanted an excuse to buy some OJ's Super Juice, but I'm concerned about wheelbite. Maybe it's not even an issue? Definitely gonna be building a polarizer soon either way.

[Sedition]

Will standard risers (like the ones you'd buy from independent website) work with these tiny trucks? This thread is very inspiring, and I've always wanted an excuse to buy some OJ's Super Juice, but I'm concerned about wheelbite. Maybe it's not even an issue? Definitely gonna be building a polarizer soon either way.

Completely different hole pattern.

[ferguu]

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Will standard risers (like the ones you'd buy from independent website) work with these tiny trucks? This thread is very inspiring, and I've always wanted an excuse to buy some OJ's Super Juice, but I'm concerned about wheelbite. Maybe it's not even an issue? Definitely gonna be building a polarizer soon either way.

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Completely different hole pattern.

I've got a bit of a backup plan in making my own wood risers, but not sure how that's gonna go. I guess I'll find out if I even need the risers first haha. Anybody ever put their bolts in upside-down 80's style so they can still get leverage on these things? I used to have a cruiser board with upside down bolts and I kinda loved it.

[Sedition]

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Will standard risers (like the ones you'd buy from independent website) work with these tiny trucks? This thread is very inspiring, and I've always wanted an excuse to buy some OJ's Super Juice, but I'm concerned about wheelbite. Maybe it's not even an issue? Definitely gonna be building a polarizer soon either way.

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Completely different hole pattern.

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I've got a bit of a backup plan in making my own wood risers, but not sure how that's gonna go. I guess I'll find out if I even need the risers first haha. Anybody ever put their bolts in upside-down 80's style so they can still get leverage on these things? I used to have a cruiser board with upside down bolts and I kinda loved it.

Leverage...for what? If you're doing much more than carving, IMHO, you're kind missing the Polarizer point.

[fernando the skater]

I've used 60mm wheels on ACS 430s with no wheel bite. I assume other makes of trucks are a similar height. The narrow width of the trucks means the end of the axles don't get as close to the deck as wider trucks.

[ferguu]

Leverage...for what? If you're doing much more than carving, IMHO, you're kind missing the Polarizer point.

Hmm... Point taken buuuut screw da rulez. May Neil Blender himself curse me. I'm kinda just curious what it would feel like. As am I curious what a polarizer itself feels like.

I've used 60mm wheels on ACS 430s with no wheel bite. I assume other makes of trucks are a similar height. The narrow width of the trucks means the end of the axles don't get as close to the deck as wider trucks.

Well I was gonna get 55mm and the trucks from Neil's website so I guess I'll be good. Thanks!

[Anxiety]

Lil jawns makes risers for polarizer trucks

Don’t do that dumb screw thing, just buy panhead hardware

[Sikost]

36", 8 wheeler, 70s board on Ebay at the moment.

Cool setup!!
Would you mind sending me photos on Tiny Missile?!
Cheers!
https://www.instagram.com/tiny_missile

[ferguu]

 



This thing is rapid! Definitely the fastest I've ever gone on a skateboard. It's sick!

[BartHarleyJarvis]

 



This thing is rapid! Definitely the fastest I've ever gone on a skateboard. It's sick!

Excuse me, we were promised upside down bolts.

But also, welcome to the club!

[ferguu]

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This thing is rapid! Definitely the fastest I've ever gone on a skateboard. It's sick!

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Excuse me, we were promised upside down bolts.

But also, welcome to the club!

Eh, I was gonna but then I figured I might as well get the vanilla experience first. Don't think I'll do it now - kinda sketchy with how bendy the board is. My friend was trying kickflips on it and I was like be careful! Old skool kickflips work amazingly tho haha.

I was watchin some polarizer vids last night and I think I gotta get those bones soft bushings.
https://youtu.be/E30pxIIm66E?si=7iZCBoRrWYPVrhU0

[back smith]

Tried a Polarizer yesterday. Don't really get it. The guy explained that it's so you don't get the urge to do a kickturn and have to carve. Ok..

[Rick Trapasso]

Tried a Polarizer yesterday. Don't really get it. The guy explained that it's so you don't get the urge to do a kickturn and have to carve. Ok..

I really think you need the right terrain to get the most out of them.

Kinda fun to carve around parks on, but flat ground, mellow banks and small transition with rolled edges are the best for these things.

[Texas_Tone]

Tried a Polarizer yesterday. Don't really get it. The guy explained that it's so you don't get the urge to do a kickturn and have to carve. Ok..

Cool story dude 👍