what deck brands do we actually like in 2024?

[gringo_viejo]

Sure, "Nothing is Cool." We're all too jaded to like stuff. But in private, where no one can see, what board company makes you write bad poetry and spend extra time on your hair?

*Off list answers fair game: obviously nothing I pick is cool.
*No irony! Irony hasn't been cool since Alanis Morrissette ruined it.
*Say why. Nobody wants to read a naked list.
*Polls aren't cool so it'll only run for a day.
*Ah hell it's not letting me put 3 votes. Oh well nobody lands bolts first try.

[ProfessorJSS]

Wow. Limo not even on there  :'(

[gringo_viejo]

Wow. Limo not even on there  :'(

See caveat #1. But lemme see if I'm clever enough to add them.

[Plan9Customs]

Always going to support Scram. The big guys get enough money that they don’t really need mine.

[gringo_viejo]

Full disclosure: I'm a geriatric bowl troll so of course I like Powell and the thickest knee pads I can find.

[gringo_viejo]

Always going to support Scram. The big guys get enough money that they don’t really need mine.

Yeah need to add them too. Love a stabby shape.

[lamfordie]

I dig what Primitive is doing. Plus you can never go wrong with Alien.

[rocklobster]

I dig what Primitive is doing. Plus you can never go wrong with Alien.

The 8.25 Primitive Twin Nose decks might finally get me around to skating their boards.

[gringo_viejo]

I dig what Primitive is doing. Plus you can never go wrong with Alien.

Strong showing for the OGs so far!
I woulda thought more love for Polar and Krooked. But small sample size.

[OhioGuy]

I love Sci-Fi Fantasy as a brand, but they use generic BBS shapes. And I see no point in spending $75 when a $40 Tactics shop deck is the same shape. Speaking of shapes, Girl/Chocolate should be in that poll. Their guide makes it easy to get exactly what you're looking for. And their decks last me the longest. Plus, you can get them for $56-$59 on most sites.

[ProfessorJSS]

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Wow. Limo not even on there  :'(

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See caveat #1. But lemme see if I'm clever enough to add them.

Clever indeed! Appreciate you letting my voice be heard.

[gringo_viejo]

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Wow. Limo not even on there  :'(

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See caveat #1. But lemme see if I'm clever enough to add them.

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Clever indeed! Appreciate you letting my voice be heard.

Now if I can just figure out how to enable multiple votes. Thought I checked that box...

[Democratic Republic Of Mongo]

I chose Anti Hero/Grimple because I was overloaded with choices and I have zero problem with a blue eagle.

As a brand, I like a lot of what Hockey does. Some of my favorite graphics of recent years have been from them. Not FA. But honestly, something is souring on me lately, like a lot of the team isn’t actually that impressive if I’m being honest. Not trying is not cool. In Hockey X, only Diego Todd and Joseph Campos seemed to really give a shit. Otherwise, there were some clips throughout that were downright subpar. /offmychest

[easymoneysniper]

sci fi and limo are what i'm most hyped about forsure. but i'm simply a product of gifted hater's influence and i have 0 original thoughts

[GardenSkater77]

Polar for BBS and shapes.

Where is WKND? They would be my go to for PSStix.

They have both built a ton of good will through stylish full lengths.

[Jogging José]

I like Metal Skateboards.

Awesome graphics, very nice 8.25 popsicle shape (blunt nose but not too steep) and of course Fred Gall.

[OldGrayandMongo]

Had to vote Heroin, love their razortop decks for reasons I can't even understand.

[Can he read]

I’ll always support whatever DLX brands are doing. Even if I’m riding blanks these days I’ll still cop some soft goods from whatever brand I feel is contributing to the culture.

[bez]

SKATE MENTAL

[GT]

Crail as usual
However waiting on that ben D new deluxe shape/concave!!

[rikki]

Poll is whack. Who only supports just one deck brand? I could've picked many of those.

Plus, Sour needs to be added to the list.

[DarkPools]

Fuck this. No Fred Gall = No dice

[Síota]

Voted Antihero/ Grimple as there is no The Heated Wheel or Strangelove options. I did buy a Polar last weekend too.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

No quasi or magenta so I went with passport

[big_kev_215]

Fuck this. No Fred Gall = No dice

No Etnies on there either…

[2fakie]

didn't think this many people still fucked with crailtap. picked pass~port, they have the best graphics at the moment. Limo is a close 2nd with their team but jesus i want their visual style to evolve a little. it's way too aggressive.

[beautifulcannolis]

I love Sci-Fi Fantasy as a brand, but they use generic BBS shapes. And I see no point in spending $75 when a $40 Tactics shop deck is the same shape. Speaking of shapes, Girl/Chocolate should be in that poll. Their guide makes it easy to get exactly what you're looking for. And their decks last me the longest. Plus, you can get them for $56-$59 on most sites.

yeah I tend to agree with this. I love sci fi big jerry guy, but yeah it's tough to spend ~70 for a deck when I can get the same for a fraction of the price.

Like someone else said I try to still buy some soft product when I get the chance. while I'm moving away from graphics to blanks I think it's important to buy a deck every few purchases to support brands I fuck with

[baustin]

I can’t swear allegiance to specific board brands due to board madness so I go with whichever ones are making 8-8.25s under 31.75” length and 14” wb. Currently stuck on buying sale AWS/Habitat 8.125s and sanding them blank if the graphics are bad.

[dstrytruitt]

I've stuck with the DLX brands for the last 20 years or so but the Skeleton Key stuff Navarette is doing speaks to me. Rad guy all the way around so I'm backing him.

[Gleefull508]

After I go through this stack of alltimers boards Im gonna ride blanks. board prices are so ridiculous and Im tired of riding a different shape every board because I try to get boards I like that are also on sale for a good deal. gimme the blank BBS all in one shape and call it a day.