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[tzhangdox]

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Technically not directly a skateboarding thing, but these Aryse ankle braces are amazing.
Finally something to stabilize my goopy ankles that doesn't ruin my already terrible trick selection

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My go to every time I tweak my ankle...unless it's REALLY bad then I slap on the beast that is the Etc.

It's my push foot (skating regs, natural stance)....what fucks me up the most are bailed heelflips; however I land on a bailed one, the position of my rear foot has a 75% chance to send my ankle into the void; I stay away from heelflips these days on flat, if I do them off something I have a better chance of choosing the stick or bails.

Edit: I've done ankle rehab since the dawn of my ankle rolls and it still doesn't help me (anymore) but I still do them for preventive measures ; my last severe ankle roll took me out for 6 months and I never recovered properly from that one, it's not a forever tweaked. I'm sitting down typing this and I can feel the tweak. Crazy.

Damn, just bought some. I've finally weaned off of ankle braces, skating just dunk/jordan/nb440 highs tied somewhat tight with the intention of working my way to low tops. But these sound like a good option for that transition, or when I'm skating something a little sketchier or outside my comfort zone.

Does the plastic cage get uncomfortable? And if you wear longer socks can you fold the sock back over to cover the brace somewhat well?

[Musicaldeath107]

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Technically not directly a skateboarding thing, but these Aryse ankle braces are amazing.
Finally something to stabilize my goopy ankles that doesn't ruin my already terrible trick selection

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My go to every time I tweak my ankle...unless it's REALLY bad then I slap on the beast that is the Etc.

It's my push foot (skating regs, natural stance)....what fucks me up the most are bailed heelflips; however I land on a bailed one, the position of my rear foot has a 75% chance to send my ankle into the void; I stay away from heelflips these days on flat, if I do them off something I have a better chance of choosing the stick or bails.

Edit: I've done ankle rehab since the dawn of my ankle rolls and it still doesn't help me (anymore) but I still do them for preventive measures ; my last severe ankle roll took me out for 6 months and I never recovered properly from that one, it's not a forever tweaked. I'm sitting down typing this and I can feel the tweak. Crazy.

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Damn, just bought some. I've finally weaned off of ankle braces, skating just dunk/jordan/nb440 highs tied somewhat tight with the intention of working my way to low tops. But these sound like a good option for that transition, or when I'm skating something a little sketchier or outside my comfort zone.

Does the plastic cage get uncomfortable? And if you wear longer socks can you fold the sock back over to cover the brace somewhat well?

I barely notice the plastic cage honestly.  I feel it under foot a little when I first put it on but besides that I barely feel like I have anything on.

Can't speak to the sock thing as I never fold mine over but I can check if I remember next time I go skate.
Had some time in between meetings so grabbed a few shots.  These are the lowest profile shoes I own, and it hides pretty well under long socks if you care to.

[tzhangdox]

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Technically not directly a skateboarding thing, but these Aryse ankle braces are amazing.
Finally something to stabilize my goopy ankles that doesn't ruin my already terrible trick selection

[close]

My go to every time I tweak my ankle...unless it's REALLY bad then I slap on the beast that is the Etc.

It's my push foot (skating regs, natural stance)....what fucks me up the most are bailed heelflips; however I land on a bailed one, the position of my rear foot has a 75% chance to send my ankle into the void; I stay away from heelflips these days on flat, if I do them off something I have a better chance of choosing the stick or bails.

Edit: I've done ankle rehab since the dawn of my ankle rolls and it still doesn't help me (anymore) but I still do them for preventive measures ; my last severe ankle roll took me out for 6 months and I never recovered properly from that one, it's not a forever tweaked. I'm sitting down typing this and I can feel the tweak. Crazy.

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Damn, just bought some. I've finally weaned off of ankle braces, skating just dunk/jordan/nb440 highs tied somewhat tight with the intention of working my way to low tops. But these sound like a good option for that transition, or when I'm skating something a little sketchier or outside my comfort zone.

Does the plastic cage get uncomfortable? And if you wear longer socks can you fold the sock back over to cover the brace somewhat well?

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I barely notice the plastic cage honestly.  I feel it under foot a little when I first put it on but besides that I barely feel like I have anything on.

Can't speak to the sock thing as I never fold mine over but I can check if I remember next time I go skate.
Had some time in between meetings so grabbed a few shots.  These are the lowest profile shoes I own, and it hides pretty well under long socks if you care to.

Looks great! Thank you

[DarkPools]

These from the SW sale, plus some Brue Mob Grip (not pictured)
I'm on F4 CF but I definitely wanna try some Bones again soon. The OJ's I may try or they could be a gift to a homie down the road that needs wheels.

[big_kev_215]

Got these for my best friend as a birthday gift.  Thought the colorway was sick - especially with the gum sole

[Xen]

Got these for my best friend as a birthday gift.  Thought the colorway was sick - especially with the gum sole

Best friend level up! +1

[Xen]

These from the SW sale, plus some Brue Mob Grip (not pictured)
I'm on F4 CF but I definitely wanna try some Bones again soon. The OJ's I may try or they could be a gift to a homie down the road that needs wheels.

Those from Concentrate OJs are hot trash :\ Elite OJs or nothing (seriously).

[TastyBurrito]

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Wife surprised me with this new complete.

Super stoked on it.

Needless to say, this setup is a keeper.

[BoxStuffer]

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Wife surprised me with this new complete.

Super stoked on it.

Needless to say, this setup is a keeper.

Congrats @ TastyBurrito !

[Fooj]

Recent 35th North haul. Couldnt pass up the puffy Krooked vest and decided to see what all the radial full hypes about. Nice surprise to find a 14"WB on the shaped deck

[munchbox]

58 radial full 99a
97a supercush purp bushings (not pictured)
drunk off the kader kool aid

[slaab900turbo]

DOA 8.25 Mystery Box.
Some 5.6 Ventures for $10/ea.

[bigdave]

Pat just put the new CODA "Band" boards up on the coda site.
I am making a christmas complete for summer skating just got all this.

Coda 9.0 Rowland "Band"
Ace AF1 66 orange/blue baseplate
Ace 1/8" risers
Bender 1" allen hardware
Jivaro 53mm and 56mm (interchangeable depending on what I am riding)
Bronsons (not new, so not a true christmas complete)

[Solex]

Oxelo Vulca 500 (insane deal at 25 bucks on sale, second pair I bought to have one on ice)
Venom 1" Silver hardware (very nice, I really need some threads over the nut https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YO1ibXUfL._AC_SL1000_.jpg)
Ripcare (seems good, way less sticky and thick than Shoe Goo)
Enough speed rings for a lifetime.

[Easy Slider]

Bought two sheets of Miles grip/tape of Sven Kilchenmann who was manning the local.

[SchizophrenicFatBoy]

Blondey shoes yesterday, Blondey shorts today

I don't care for him, but I am interested in how the shoes hold up. Plus, I wanted to try that Indoor Super sole. Those shorts look like they would be super comfortable for indoors during winter. If they weren't from skate shops, I doubt I would have even considered buying them.

[bigdave]

I need to stop being a gear whore. I only have one setup at a time, so I shouldnt have this many sets of everything else.
today I bought 2x 8.8 magenta logo boards
but in the mail I received one 53mm set of Del Negro Dialtones, and some of the free bearings they were doing with purchase, and some tough stuff hardware, along with two tees and a bunch of zines.
Oh yeah in the magenta order I got another hat (even worse, another magenta hat) and another magenta tee.
Kind of a sucker for magenta you might say.

[fakiefs180]

I need to stop being a gear whore. I only have one setup at a time, so I shouldnt have this many sets of everything else.
today I bought 2x 8.8 magenta logo boards
but in the mail I received one 53mm set of Del Negro Dialtones, and some of the free bearings they were doing with purchase, and some tough stuff hardware, along with two tees and a bunch of zines.
Oh yeah in the magenta order I got another hat (even worse, another magenta hat) and another magenta tee.
Kind of a sucker for magenta you might say.

Magenta is rad.

[hobochimp]

Finally copped the Carl aikens deck to skate. Have had it in my cart for so long and finally got myself to buy it. Looking forward to skating a deck that was basically hand shaped for venture 5.8s. Hate to admit how much I am influenced by pros I like and the gear they ride. Will basically be skating carls exact setup (wrongfully) thinking that I will be able to skate like him. Been a minute since I skated a longer wb than 14.25 but it should be better for my long legs

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Finally copped the Carl aikens deck to skate. Have had it in my cart for so long and finally got myself to buy it. Looking forward to skating a deck that was basically hand shaped for venture 5.8s. Hate to admit how much I am influenced by pros I like and the gear they ride. Will basically be skating carls exact setup (wrongfully) thinking that I will be able to skate like him. Been a minute since I skated a longer wb than 14.25 but it should be better for my long legs

Goddamn I’m super jealous. I want this same setup, for the same reasons. I’m also influenced.

I’ve been testing the upper limits of my wb tolerance, and I may have found it, 14.75, but I’m really short. I say that to say, you’ll be fine, imo. With all of the different shit I attempt to ride, the key is just to keep it all together long enough to adjust to it.

[LebowskisRug]

I know it’s not necessary but I’ve always wanted a bearing press and finally got one.

[Fooj]

I know it’s not necessary but I’ve always wanted a bearing press and finally got one.

Great purchase. Makes cleaning your bearings seem like slightly less of a chore.

[Murge]

I just opened (came a few days ago) the pennswood deck (8.75 with 14wb.) I’m so stoked to set it up. I’m really trying not to set it up until I need too but I got some thunder team hollows coming so I may just throw it together with those and some old 52mm classics or maybe I’ll go get some conical fulls or 56mm classics and wear them down to 54.

[LebowskisRug]

54 classic fulls are worn down 56 classics.

[bigdave]

I know it’s not necessary but I’ve always wanted a bearing press and finally got one.

When I worked in skating FKD was kind enough to give me a bearing press. In the 13ish years I didnt skate it sat in my basement and when I went and got it I was so damn glad I had it. theyre just super handy and nice to have.

[LebowskisRug]

I’ve had some Spitfires that were really tight to get the bearings into and the normal press onto the truck method can lightly damage a bearing. I buy more expensive bearings with the goal of making them last and my Swiss 6 have had 4 solid years so far so the press is a great investment overall

[manysnakes]

I know it’s not necessary but I’ve always wanted a bearing press and finally got one.

Just be an idiot like me and buy a 3-ton arbor press.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

This is not normal for me to buy so much in one week,

OCD 10th birthday sale i went the site to buy a set of wheels and it opened the flood gates
Even reebok sale was hit ..   

Wheels are 2 x f4 lil smokies 50mm
Super juice mini
Ricta cloud 52mm 78a

Trucks are ace af1 low ace classic 03 low

nice haul, but you not riding big boys anymore?

[Dwyck]

Partner got me the polar socks with the smiley faces on em for my birthday. I am complete

[DaleSr]

Just got that Jack o grady bloody mary deck in 8.6 from ccs. I can't wait to skate it