Author Topic: Slap's Board Buyer Club: VOTE OR DON'T (Read 45692 times)

waltercronkite · « **Reply #150 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:23:45 AM »

Quote from: Morty Seinfeld on March 04, 2014, 09:13:21 AM

Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.

i know the point of the thread i started it lol and this is still going along with that by showing the little guy can compete with the big guy quality wise. but like i said it was just an idea i was toying around with so if people aren't down for it im completely fine with it but it would be cool after a couple of rounds if we all got together and picked our favorite board we did so far and tested it against a big name brand.

what do you think would be better for a board company: a board company that some people think is pretty great or a board company that people think is better than Real.

dillanharp · « **Reply #151 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:57:10 AM »

Quote from: Morty Seinfeld on March 04, 2014, 09:20:19 AM

Quote from: Nallid on March 04, 2014, 09:16:55 AM
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Quote from: Morty Seinfeld on March 04, 2014, 09:13:21 AM
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Well the point of the thread is for everyone to buy a board from a small company for a month or so, showcase it, talk about it etc. To get some shine on the little guy. DLX and other big name shit has plenty of shine. Let this be about the little guy.
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Nobody wants those bicycle boards dude.
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The ones I've made were just for wall hangers. I'm not in here promoting myself so why bring it up?

It was just mockery, no need to question it.

Probably A Robot · « **Reply #152 on:** March 04, 2014, 03:17:02 PM »

Something that could be good with doing two brands is we could cover a wider area, enabling more people to participate. for instance, a North American brand and a European one. Anyone can buy either, but if you feel like supporting something more local or just not paying a bunch for shipping you have an option. Just a thought.

SkateViolence · « **Reply #153 on:** March 09, 2014, 03:22:26 PM »

Well, I just snapped my tail on a flatground kickflip 10 minutes into my first real session on the Land Surveyor deck.

JAesop · « **Reply #154 on:** March 11, 2014, 02:45:27 PM »

Not making a whole lot of sense when there are really only approx 10 wood shops. And really only about 5 " big " woodshops. ( outside of China) And most of the smaller companies use the same OEM woodshops anyway, the mold might vary but they are going to be about the same. Not pissing on the idea b/ c it's a great idea to support smaller companies but there is only so much comparing. A Real is a Magenta is an Anti Hero is a Polar. You get the idea.

And try Chapman next...Maybe Hopps?

october · « **Reply #155 on:** March 11, 2014, 02:59:57 PM »

Quote from: SkateViolence on March 09, 2014, 03:22:26 PM

Well, I just snapped my tail on a flatground kickflip 10 minutes into my first real session on the Land Surveyor deck.

That's a bummer, but is going to happen with every company, and every wood shop. Good thing is Pennswood fully backs their boards, and if you contact Scumco, they will probably replace the board for you.

SkateViolence · « **Reply #156 on:** March 11, 2014, 06:10:54 PM »

Quote from: october on March 11, 2014, 02:59:57 PM

Quote from: SkateViolence on March 09, 2014, 03:22:26 PM
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Well, I just snapped my tail on a flatground kickflip 10 minutes into my first real session on the Land Surveyor deck.
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That's a bummer, but is going to happen with every company, and every wood shop. Good thing is Pennswood fully backs their boards, and if you contact Scumco, they will probably replace the board for you.

Yeah, I know it was just bad luck.

waltercronkite · « **Reply #157 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:17:50 PM »

The vote is up so vote, continue skating your scumcos, let everyone know what you think of them and what did we do last time? we waited until we got 100 total votes right? Lets do that.

SodaJerk · « **Reply #158 on:** March 12, 2014, 03:29:24 AM »

Voted. Can I suggest you adjust the thread title so people know its changing

waltercronkite · « **Reply #159 on:** March 12, 2014, 07:48:22 AM »

Quote from: SodaJerk on March 12, 2014, 03:29:24 AM

Voted. Can I suggest you adjust the thread title so people know its changing

oh good call

louie_bk · « **Reply #160 on:** March 12, 2014, 09:54:14 AM »

Blood Wizard's pretty cool too. I'd be down to support them.

EDIT: But if not, Politic gets my vote.

tortfeasor · « **Reply #161 on:** March 12, 2014, 10:00:39 AM »

Fancy lad for sure. Only company that supports the hipsters and the hood kids.

Edit: I wonder if this is how the illumanti decides what music to pick.

waltercronkite · « **Reply #162 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:46:09 PM »

I was torn between hopps and passport. passport boards look so good but i love hopps and that board with ali on it is amazing.

I added blood wizard for the dude who shouted em out too.

tangar · « **Reply #163 on:** March 12, 2014, 11:44:42 PM »

I finally got to skate my KT Deep Dish the other day. It took a couple ollies to get used to the steep concave but it felt really good. I'm hoping to get to the Manteca park in the morning for a second sesh. The shape is great, wood feels solid... and I'm voting for Hopps next bitches!
Edit: my vote wouldn't go thru, not sure if it's cause of the last poll being connected to the same thread. I'll try again tomorrow.

CossRooper · « **Reply #164 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:45:45 AM »

Why should I like Hopps?

Lance · « **Reply #165 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:49:20 AM »

Quote from: CossRooper on March 13, 2014, 09:45:45 AM

Why should I like Hopps?

1. The Owner rips
2. He's also one of the nicest, humblest people you'd ever meet.
3. Chapman wood is the shit.

Randozzi · « **Reply #166 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:49:40 AM »

Lance · « **Reply #167 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:58:47 AM »

This is one of my favorite clips, the combo of the skating and the song, just fucking gets me every time.

art hellman · « **Reply #168 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:13:01 AM »

snack

Chris · « **Reply #169 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:20:08 AM »

will the new Heavy series be out?

JAesop · « **Reply #170 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:21:34 PM »

Hopps is also due to drop some new decks soon. I seriously think the Chapman/Hopps 8.125 shape that I had is the best shape I have ever skated. It took about 2-3 sessions to get fully used to it and then it just clicked.

Morty Seinfeld · « **Reply #171 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:45:15 PM »

Hopps are good. My last two boards have been from them. I voted for Heavy though.

Tony · « **Reply #172 on:** March 13, 2014, 03:15:05 PM »

Can Sleep be included in the voting?
I will offer a webstore discount for anyone looking to participate, if we win.

Young Satchel · « **Reply #173 on:** March 13, 2014, 03:42:16 PM »

Hopps...man I really want to like hopps for so many reasons. Mostly because they are great skaters and good dudes. I have almost bought a deck, or some softgoods on a few occasions, but I never pull the trigger. I think it may have to do with the fact that their art direction is the type of "clean" that borders on boring. That barrier board is my favorite I've seen them release, and with more like that I'd prolly support.

I voted Snack again, but I got so much life left in this Northern Co. + a broken toe. I won't need another deck for at least a couple months...

heritage · « **Reply #174 on:** March 13, 2014, 04:43:46 PM »

My Northern Co just arrived and I'm psyched.

To JAesop's post about woodshops...he does have a point. For instance, this Northern 8.25 is the exact same shape/mold as the Politic Extinction (South Central) I just finished riding. It just comes down to what brand you want to support and show love to. I wanted to specifically support Northern and I know it was pressed at South Central, the same as all the Politic boards I rode (which I am a HUGE fan of) so I knew I was going to most likely dig it.

october · « **Reply #175 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:51:06 PM »

Quote from: Chris on March 13, 2014, 10:20:08 AM

will the new Heavy series be out?

Yup, they should be in next week. Doing a few shaped boards, and a 8.62 this time around.

waltercronkite · « **Reply #176 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Tony on March 13, 2014, 03:15:05 PM

Can Sleep be included in the voting?
I will offer a webstore discount for anyone looking to participate, if we win.

of course it can be included sorry i didnt think of it before and its so late in the game but obviously if sleep doesnt win this round it will keep being on the poll until it does and then it will most likely keep getting put on after that too.

Chris · « **Reply #177 on:** March 14, 2014, 11:34:05 AM »

sickkk. ive been wanting to get this one for a while?.is the discount for slap still going???

october · « **Reply #178 on:** March 15, 2014, 08:41:51 AM »

Quote from: Chris on March 14, 2014, 11:34:05 AM

sickkk. ive been wanting to get this one for a while?.is the discount for slap still going???

Yup, the Slap 15% off discount is permanent.

waltercronkite · « **Reply #179 on:** March 15, 2014, 03:52:14 PM »

love everything about this clip. especially love when brandi front lips and jahmal gets his back with a sick back lip on that ledge

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Author Topic: Slap's Board Buyer Club: VOTE OR DON'T (Read 45692 times)

dillanharp

JAesop

louie_bk

Randozzi

JAesop

Morty Seinfeld