Skate Shit you've Bought Recently

[TastyBurrito]

Got a fat raise and bought way too much. Looks like I'll be blessing my nephew with some gear to put some of this retail guilt at ease.

4 - FA boards from the sale
1 - Kader 9" board
1 - Winkowski Purple Volcano
1 - 303 Creature Union board (wheelbarrow shape)
1 - OJ 60mm
1 - Spitfire F4 52mm
1 - Vans chinos
1 - Element flatbar

[moonordie]

Another pair of 808, haven't even touched the ones I already have

[DarkPools]

Survived mostly in tact from Black Friday/Cyber Monday but spent more than I'd like... Stoked on what I got though!

- FA: 2x 8.5 shape #2 & 2x Mob
- 3x KSL G6
- 4x Marana
- 1x AH beanie from a local shop

In fairness, I have recently dropped off 4 boards (old and new), 3 shoes (old and new), and some skate clothes to a local skatepark after seeing @ Tom(?) do similarly!

I have other shoes I'm trying to sell also to balance it back out

[Orangepulp1000]

Recently set up an 8.5 mis registered eagle
Went out to the driveway did an ollie and a kickflip went back inside and instantly ordered another to keep on ice. Received it today. 3 on the press and a nice little bonus being a yellow top.

[GnarAlarm]

Technically didn't buy, but a loose-lipped relative let slip that I miiiiight be getting a set of Bones Swiss for Christmas.
I've only skated pretty entry-level bearings my whole life, if anyone has skated Bones Swiss (non-ceramic), how much of a difference should I expect to really notice? I don't wanna get too hyped just to be let down.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

Recently set up an 8.5 mis registered eagle
Went out to the driveway did an ollie and a kickflip went back inside and instantly ordered another to keep on ice. Received it today. 3 on the press and a nice little bonus being a yellow top.

I really want to get my hands on an 8.75 mistegister eagle. 14” WB on the 8.5” is just too short for me I think but 8.75 with 14.25 seems like a lot of fun

[notinternetfamous]

Technically didn't buy, but a loose-lipped relative let slip that I miiiiight be getting a set of Bones Swiss for Christmas.
I've only skated pretty entry-level bearings my whole life, if anyone has skated Bones Swiss (non-ceramic), how much of a difference should I expect to really notice? I don't wanna get too hyped just to be let down.

Depends on how neurotic you are, but you should feel an improvement. I've been on a set of Swiss since last year and I would say I "feel" like I don't need to push as much since the higher quality bearings will maintain their speed longer than a cheaper bearing. Could totally be placebo tho lol.

My example would be, say I'm going for a trick on a ledge and I have a desired approach target speed. I can throw down, get to that speed and maintain it longer before I go to pop. Whereas on cheaper bearings, I may have to throw in an extra push to get back to my desired speed on the way to the ledge.

Keep your shields on and try to clean your bearings regularly for longevity purposes

[GnarAlarm]

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Technically didn't buy, but a loose-lipped relative let slip that I miiiiight be getting a set of Bones Swiss for Christmas.
I've only skated pretty entry-level bearings my whole life, if anyone has skated Bones Swiss (non-ceramic), how much of a difference should I expect to really notice? I don't wanna get too hyped just to be let down.

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Depends on how neurotic you are, but you should feel an improvement. I've been on a set of Swiss since last year and I would say I "feel" like I don't need to push as much since the higher quality bearings will maintain their speed longer than a cheaper bearing. Could totally be placebo tho lol.

My example would be, say I'm going for a trick on a ledge and I have a desired approach target speed. I can throw down, get to that speed and maintain it longer before I go to pop. Whereas on cheaper bearings, I may have to throw in an extra push to get back to my desired speed on the way to the ledge.

Keep your shields on and try to clean your bearings regularly for longevity purposes

Thank you!
I never take the shields off, not even as a matter of preference, more of an "ain't nobody got time for that" kinda thing.

[breezer]

Ordered the GrimpleStix Lord Div board from my local shop- but was surprised when I went to collect it that the price was £89.99! Lady in shop felt sorry for me so she knocked £10 off, which was nice - but why are they so darn expensive?

[Krooked antihero]

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Technically didn't buy, but a loose-lipped relative let slip that I miiiiight be getting a set of Bones Swiss for Christmas.
I've only skated pretty entry-level bearings my whole life, if anyone has skated Bones Swiss (non-ceramic), how much of a difference should I expect to really notice? I don't wanna get too hyped just to be let down.

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Depends on how neurotic you are, but you should feel an improvement. I've been on a set of Swiss since last year and I would say I "feel" like I don't need to push as much since the higher quality bearings will maintain their speed longer than a cheaper bearing. Could totally be placebo tho lol.

My example would be, say I'm going for a trick on a ledge and I have a desired approach target speed. I can throw down, get to that speed and maintain it longer before I go to pop. Whereas on cheaper bearings, I may have to throw in an extra push to get back to my desired speed on the way to the ledge.

Keep your shields on and try to clean your bearings regularly for longevity purposes

This is the reason why I like swiss. People are saying reds are equally fast, might be but they don’t maintain speed as good as swiss. Also they last forever, I haven’t blow out single bearing in last 10 years…

[Skatebeard]

G027 Neils "not nine inch"



And another G069 twin tail, in a less than fetching orange and blue combo.

[Easy Slider]

Two sets of Swiss Six Balls.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

G027 Neils "not nine inch"



And another G069 twin tail, in a less than fetching orange and blue combo.

Psycho graphic. so sick

[Creachteach]

Survived mostly in tact from Black Friday/Cyber Monday but spent more than I'd like... Stoked on what I got though!

- FA: 2x 8.5 shape #2 & 2x Mob
- 3x KSL G6
- 4x Marana
- 1x AH beanie from a local shop

In fairness, I have recently dropped off 4 boards (old and new), 3 shoes (old and new), and some skate clothes to a local skatepark after seeing @tom ? do similarly!

I have other shoes I'm trying to sell also to balance it back out

How are the Maranas working out for you? I see some guys swear by them.

My first pair of skate shoes coming back on the board is Nike Chron2 vulcs, just cause price point and vulcs being the more standard shoe nowadays. Back almost 22 years ago I hassled my mom for a pair of relatively puffy Osiris cups.
Put in an order for 2 pairs of Maranas on singles day, but had to go half size up on them. So still waiting for returns to come through.

[theloniousmonk]

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G027 Neils "not nine inch"



And another G069 twin tail, in a less than fetching orange and blue combo.

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Psycho graphic. so sick

Nice! What trucks are you riding with the crailtap wood?

[DarkPools]

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Survived mostly in tact from Black Friday/Cyber Monday but spent more than I'd like... Stoked on what I got though!

- FA: 2x 8.5 shape #2 & 2x Mob
- 3x KSL G6
- 4x Marana
- 1x AH beanie from a local shop

In fairness, I have recently dropped off 4 boards (old and new), 3 shoes (old and new), and some skate clothes to a local skatepark after seeing @tom ? do similarly!

I have other shoes I'm trying to sell also to balance it back out

[close]

How are the Maranas working out for you? I see some guys swear by them.

My first pair of skate shoes coming back on the board is Nike Chron2 vulcs, just cause price point and vulcs being the more standard shoe nowadays. Back almost 22 years ago I hassled my mom for a pair of relatively puffy Osiris cups.
Put in an order for 2 pairs of Maranas on singles day, but had to go half size up on them. So still waiting for returns to come through.

Marana and Joslin need 0.5 up size for nearly everyone. That last runs a bit small but in the right size they feel solid!

They're my favorite shoes! Stiff at first and feel fairly snug but walking around and minimal cruising breaks them in quickly enough.  I have skated at least 10 pairs by now.

Super durable - minimum 2-3 months of solid skating. Soles are hard to wear out, flick is reliable, hidden lace loops (many don't realize they have them), and they are well padded without feeling claustrophobic. Board feel is great for a cupsole but not as much as many vulcs. Especially once they start to break in but they feel stable even with that slight loss of board feel.

[Skatebeard]

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G027 Neils "not nine inch"



And another G069 twin tail, in a less than fetching orange and blue combo.

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Psycho graphic. so sick

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Nice! What trucks are you riding with the crailtap wood?

Thunder Light II 148s, been through several G027 the last couple years and thunders just seem to suit it for me...quick pop without being too low. Usually ride spitfire F4 50-52mm, got some 50mm lil smokies in the cupboard for when my 52mm skate shop day F4s get too small, but usually ride wheels down to 46mm or so.

[typeischeap]

Finally picked up some Tiago 1010s. I was at a local shop by the beach last week and they were on sale just sitting there on a table ready to try on so I got sucked in. Feel like a total grandpa wearing them but they feel and skate amazing so eff it.

[moonordie]

Finally picked up some Tiago 1010s. I was at a local shop by the beach last week and they were on sale just sitting there on a table ready to try on so I got sucked in. Feel like a total grandpa wearing them but they feel and skate amazing so eff it.

Reynolds syndrome?

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Reynolds syndrome?

Like if they're good enough for the Boss or what?

[Creachteach]

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Survived mostly in tact from Black Friday/Cyber Monday but spent more than I'd like... Stoked on what I got though!

- FA: 2x 8.5 shape #2 & 2x Mob
- 3x KSL G6
- 4x Marana
- 1x AH beanie from a local shop

In fairness, I have recently dropped off 4 boards (old and new), 3 shoes (old and new), and some skate clothes to a local skatepark after seeing @tom ? do similarly!

I have other shoes I'm trying to sell also to balance it back out

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How are the Maranas working out for you? I see some guys swear by them.

My first pair of skate shoes coming back on the board is Nike Chron2 vulcs, just cause price point and vulcs being the more standard shoe nowadays. Back almost 22 years ago I hassled my mom for a pair of relatively puffy Osiris cups.
Put in an order for 2 pairs of Maranas on singles day, but had to go half size up on them. So still waiting for returns to come through.

[close]

Marana and Joslin need 0.5 up size for nearly everyone. That last runs a bit small but in the right size they feel solid!

They're my favorite shoes! Stiff at first and feel fairly snug but walking around and minimal cruising breaks them in quickly enough.  I have skated at least 10 pairs by now.

Super durable - minimum 2-3 months of solid  skating. Soles are hard to wear out, flick is reliable, hidden lace loops (many don't realize they have them), and they are well padded without feeling claustrophobic. Board feel is great for a cupsole but not as much as many vulcs. Especially once they start to break in but they feel stable even with that slight loss of board feel.

Thanks man! Now I’m looking even more forward to get them 

That was a real solid review. Do you get the OGs or the Michelins? Some say the difference in sole durability is a lot.

[DarkPools]

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Survived mostly in tact from Black Friday/Cyber Monday but spent more than I'd like... Stoked on what I got though!

- FA: 2x 8.5 shape #2 & 2x Mob
- 3x KSL G6
- 4x Marana
- 1x AH beanie from a local shop

In fairness, I have recently dropped off 4 boards (old and new), 3 shoes (old and new), and some skate clothes to a local skatepark after seeing @tom ? do similarly!

I have other shoes I'm trying to sell also to balance it back out

[close]

How are the Maranas working out for you? I see some guys swear by them.

My first pair of skate shoes coming back on the board is Nike Chron2 vulcs, just cause price point and vulcs being the more standard shoe nowadays. Back almost 22 years ago I hassled my mom for a pair of relatively puffy Osiris cups.
Put in an order for 2 pairs of Maranas on singles day, but had to go half size up on them. So still waiting for returns to come through.

[close]

Marana and Joslin need 0.5 up size for nearly everyone. That last runs a bit small but in the right size they feel solid!

They're my favorite shoes! Stiff at first and feel fairly snug but walking around and minimal cruising breaks them in quickly enough.  I have skated at least 10 pairs by now.

Super durable - minimum 2-3 months of solid  skating. Soles are hard to wear out, flick is reliable, hidden lace loops (many don't realize they have them), and they are well padded without feeling claustrophobic. Board feel is great for a cupsole but not as much as many vulcs. Especially once they start to break in but they feel stable even with that slight loss of board feel.

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Thanks man! Now I’m looking even more forward to get them 

That was a real solid review. Do you get the OGs or the Michelins? Some say the difference in sole durability is a lot.

Michelins! The upper would outlast the OG sole pre-2017 (when Michelin solds released) when I first skated them. Loved them then but the Michelin only made them better. Firmer and more protective but not Lynx or D3 brick lack of board feel.

Ever since 2018 I've been running the Michelin ones and the sole competes with being as durable as the upper, which makes your money well spent if you end up enjoying them.

Happy to share !

[Esmith5488]

Wasn’t buying stuff, but I slipped up and ordered some conical fulls, a 9.25 heroin egg and a Garrett young board from the bbs roger run

[Doosh215]

Black Friday sale purchases. HUF X Fourstar collab fleece (it's really nice). F4 99a 52 classics. Bones swiss 6. Some diamond Mike Carroll hardware just because I like the teal bolt. 

[notinternetfamous]

Wasn’t buying stuff, but I slipped up and ordered some conical fulls, a 9.25 heroin egg and a Garrett young board from the bbs roger run

pretty rad that roger is now running bbs as their woodshop for future boards

[Esmith5488]

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Wasn’t buying stuff, but I slipped up and ordered some conical fulls, a 9.25 heroin egg and a Garrett young board from the bbs roger run

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pretty rad that roger is now running bbs as their woodshop for future boards

100 percent, last one I got before this had the bolts drilled a little off and I had to force my trucks on.

[LebowskisRug]

Finally picked up some Tiago 1010s. I was at a local shop by the beach last week and they were on sale just sitting there on a table ready to try on so I got sucked in. Feel like a total grandpa wearing them but they feel and skate amazing so eff it.

I thought the same on my first pair of 1010 and I've gotten tons of compliments about em. Embracing it, plus I'm an actual Dad.

[Esmith5488]

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Finally picked up some Tiago 1010s. I was at a local shop by the beach last week and they were on sale just sitting there on a table ready to try on so I got sucked in. Feel like a total grandpa wearing them but they feel and skate amazing so eff it.

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I thought the same on my first pair of 1010 and I've gotten tons of compliments about em. Embracing it, plus I'm an actual Dad.

Man, I couldn’t get into mine. Liked the way the felt in the shop but ended up not being able to skate more than 3 sessions in them and now they are just sitting. Also a dad haha. I switched to halfcabs and it’s the first pair I’ve skated in 24 years of skating and I’m really happy with them.

[typeischeap]

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Finally picked up some Tiago 1010s. I was at a local shop by the beach last week and they were on sale just sitting there on a table ready to try on so I got sucked in. Feel like a total grandpa wearing them but they feel and skate amazing so eff it.

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I thought the same on my first pair of 1010 and I've gotten tons of compliments about em. Embracing it, plus I'm an actual Dad.

Yeah, it was inevitable. Also a Dad. Not gonna lie, picked up the Primitive ones 'cause I can't not buy green shoes (fav chive Half Cabs, etc.)

[jsettle]

From the thank you mystery box. Actually surprised on the quality of these decks and graphics. Wasn't expecting much but overall pleased.