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[Jort250]

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It’s kind of an ugly graphic IMO but new Cash Only deck to support the hometown hero, Aleka

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Thinking of getting the Philly deck of the same series

It’s a decent board fwiw. Kind of your run of the mill generator deck if you were curious. I have no complaints

[meeevs]

Magenta team plant 8.5. 14.375" WB. I was on holiday this week and spotted this on sale in the local. Went for it as it was a decent price for Generator wood and I wanted to get over my hesitation actually setting up a new deck.

[Mbrimson88]

Magenta team plant 8.5. 14.375" WB. I was on holiday this week and spotted this on sale in the local. Went for it as it was a decent price for Generator wood and I wanted to get over my hesitation actually setting up a new deck.

Nice!!!

Not to put you off, but how steep is the concave on that board?

I had seen a few and some were so steep and it almost felt like the wheelbase was a little too long for the deck concave and mold, but I know I am not the best judge of those sort of things, with some of the boards I have.

There were a number of sizes of the Magenta Big Plant decks and all the others seemed like they worked fine, both smaller and larger, so I think I just got a couple of weird ones in the 8.5 size.

Great wood, good price (decks also on sale here) and I didn't even have to take much of a graphic off either.

[meeevs]

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Nice!!!

Not to put you off, but how steep is the concave on that board?

I had seen a few and some were so steep and it almost felt like the wheelbase was a little too long for the deck concave and mold, but I know I am not the best judge of those sort of things, with some of the boards I have.

There were a number of sizes of the Magenta Big Plant decks and all the others seemed like they worked fine, both smaller and larger, so I think I just got a couple of weird ones in the 8.5 size.

Great wood, good price (decks also on sale here) and I didn't even have to take much of a graphic off either.

Fair question! Coming from 9/9.25 and bigger I find it actually feels weirder if it's too mellow, which might change over time. I was mostly thinking about how I'd worked myself into a mini gear madness over which of the decks I'd narrowed it down to in my own local (turns out they're exactly the same dims/spec etc). Grabbing this totally unexpected find was a good way of breaking that spiral.

Magenta did this in an 8.4 and an 8.5 which I think is pretty cool. This 8.5 has a slightly longer WB which I may prefer at a smidge under 6ft tall and US13 shoes. I did some Definitely Scientific Testing™️ with a ruler: the tip of my finger below the ruler to show the depth is 0.375".

[Pastasash]

Limo dunks on sale at NJ, ordered the Frog deck but got impatient waiting for it so bought a local shop board instead, can't even skate at the moment post tooth implant sx so idk why I even bothered buying multiple but here we are..

[GoneWithTheSchwinn]

Got a pair of the Independent/Remind insoles and they are pretty nice. Much better than the older versions, different material that feels more like memory foam or something similar.

[Mbrimson88]

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Nice!!!

Not to put you off, but how steep is the concave on that board?

I had seen a few and some were so steep and it almost felt like the wheelbase was a little too long for the deck concave and mold, but I know I am not the best judge of those sort of things, with some of the boards I have.

There were a number of sizes of the Magenta Big Plant decks and all the others seemed like they worked fine, both smaller and larger, so I think I just got a couple of weird ones in the 8.5 size.

Great wood, good price (decks also on sale here) and I didn't even have to take much of a graphic off either.

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Fair question! Coming from 9/9.25 and bigger I find it actually feels weirder if it's too mellow, which might change over time. I was mostly thinking about how I'd worked myself into a mini gear madness over which of the decks I'd narrowed it down to in my own local (turns out they're exactly the same dims/spec etc). Grabbing this totally unexpected find was a good way of breaking that spiral.

Magenta did this in an 8.4 and an 8.5 which I think is pretty cool. This 8.5 has a slightly longer WB which I may prefer at a smidge under 6ft tall and US13 shoes. I did some Definitely Scientific Testing™️ with a ruler: the tip of my finger below the ruler to show the depth is 0.375".

Yes that looks like the same concave as the ones I have.

The weird thing is it is about twice what some of my other boards are for the same width.

Hope it is a step in the right direction for you coming from bigger boards.

[meeevs]

Yes that looks like the same concave as the ones I have.

The weird thing is it is about twice what some of my other boards are for the same width.

Hope it is a step in the right direction for you coming from bigger boards.

Thanks dude, me too! I've had a quick push round and it doesn't feel too small instinctively so that's a good start! Will be happy dialling in from here I think

[TheCrimsonShroud]

I found a pair of the dark purple/white Rowan 2s at Ross for $26. Pretty pleased.

[Scarecrow Radio]

Just picked up a fresh deck and new set of wheels. REAL Keith Hufnagel Cathedral White Dipped Deck, 8.5" x 32.18" with a 14.38" wheelbase. Spitfire Bigheads in 54mm 99a duro. This was for my birthday coming up, for Christmas I've got my eye on a Krooked 9.81" Ronnie Sandoval deck and 56mm Classics

[Chalupa]

Just picked up a fresh deck and new set of wheels. REAL Keith Hufnagel Cathedral White Dipped Deck, 8.5" x 32.18" with a 14.38" wheelbase. Spitfire Bigheads in 54mm 99a duro. This was for my birthday coming up, for Christmas I've got my eye on a Krooked 9.81" Ronnie Sandoval deck and 56mm Classics

Happy early birthday! What do you like about that shape? I tried it except with the Krooked DBX version, and wasn't a fan because of the nose.

However, I recently got a Tom K. Shovel Nose in 8.6 and love it. Also, I can't wait for the 93 Radial Fulls in 58mm to show up early next week.

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- Adidas x alwaysdowhatyoushoulddo superstars
- Quasi tee
- Lolas hardware
- 7.75 blank deck
- Carpet Company - BRAT DVD
- FESN - Overground Broadcasting DVD. Already had Underground Broadcasting, so its nice to get the sequel.

[moonordie]

Some SKF Oski bearings waiting to be in a spring freshie

[Eddy Mitchel]

bought some Pepper XG and it sucked.Too grippy and grit fades quickly.

[munchbox]

regular pepper doesnt have these issues

educated guess is that xg was made for board breakers
or at least people setting up a new deck frequently
i forget max palmers involvement
but he was/is the first pro to promote it
a ton of instant grip that would last long enough
if you are running a board company
and skating primarily blazers

[TheCrimsonShroud]

I got some G3s (never tried Bronson, wanted to step up from Reds), some pivot cups for my Indies (they're dry rotted), 1/8" risers, and finally bit the bullet and got some F4 classics in 54mm.

[moonordie]

The crappy local in here has 20% on the whole store.
Fell for some T2 and a sheet of Pepper XG

[Murge]

Got some 53mm radials and some bolts.

Couldn’t decide if I wanted 54s or 52s so I went 53

[Slave IV]

Finally got a truck solution for my 8.375" deck, plus some other Mesa shit

[TwisT]

Finally got a truck solution for my 8.375" deck, plus some other Mesa shit

That’s kind of sick that you can just buy hangers or baseplates from mesa. I wish more brands offered that solution

[Slave IV]

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Finally got a truck solution for my 8.375" deck, plus some other Mesa shit

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That’s kind of sick that you can just buy hangers or baseplates from mesa. I wish more brands offered that solution

Right? Honestly, I might have gone another route if the rest offered options like this. So many combinations I could go with. But I just tried this out on some curbs and I’m really liking the combo of AF1 hollow hangers on solid kingpin but I’d probably like all hollow as much or more.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

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Finally got a truck solution for my 8.375" deck, plus some other Mesa shit

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That’s kind of sick that you can just buy hangers or baseplates from mesa. I wish more brands offered that solution

As far as I can tell it's just the AF1s though which kinda sucks if you prefer the classics

[Slave IV]

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Finally got a truck solution for my 8.375" deck, plus some other Mesa shit

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That’s kind of sick that you can just buy hangers or baseplates from mesa. I wish more brands offered that solution

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As far as I can tell it's just the AF1s though which kinda sucks if you prefer the classics

I wasn’t paying attention since I don’t have classics and even lost interest for a bit because they didn’t offer hollow AF1s until recently. If you want them, maybe reach out to them and ask if they can make them available if there is demand for them. They seem pretty responsive and open to make stuff their customers want.

[Hqjdncm]

Idk if this is the right place to post this but I just thrifted a 2010 sls dc pro tour shirt in blue. I’m honestly hyped. Sls merch is whack for the most part but saw it for $6 and had to get it.

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Idk if this is the right place to post this but I just thrifted a 2010 sls dc pro tour shirt in blue. I’m honestly hyped. Sls merch is whack for the most part but saw it for $6 and had to get it.

God-tier pull.

[munchbox]

venture v8 6.1
spitfire sticker

already diy drilled forged plates, needed new hangers
my hollow set is axled

not sure why exactly
but hollow everything felt off
happens every time i ride a DSM pressed board

[JakeBeskatin]

Just bought the new Jahmir Brown Palace deck, white red & blue.
First Palace deck, and after one session I’m already about to buy another one.
Great pop, good concave and shape.
Shit is hardbody karate

[Pastasash]

Just bought the new Jahmir Brown Palace deck, white red & blue.
First Palace deck, and after one session I’m already about to buy another one.
Great pop, good concave and shape.
Shit is hardbody karate

Palace makes my favorite boards and shapes. Is that Jahmir deck on the 14" WB or 14.5?

[dirtjers]

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Just bought the new Jahmir Brown Palace deck, white red & blue.
First Palace deck, and after one session I’m already about to buy another one.
Great pop, good concave and shape.
Shit is hardbody karate

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Palace makes my favorite boards and shapes. Is that Jahmir deck on the 14" WB or 14.5?

I have that same board currently, and it’s actually neither.. it’s a new(?) shape.

Most sites have it listed as the regular palace 8.25 but one site I found had it listed as 8.25 x 32, 14.25 WB, 7.02 nose, 6.54 tail.

That feels pretty accurate to the one I’m skating. My WB is for sure 14.25.

[Pastasash]

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Just bought the new Jahmir Brown Palace deck, white red & blue.
First Palace deck, and after one session I’m already about to buy another one.
Great pop, good concave and shape.
Shit is hardbody karate

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Palace makes my favorite boards and shapes. Is that Jahmir deck on the 14" WB or 14.5?

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I have that same board currently, and it’s actually neither.. it’s a new(?) shape.

Most sites have it listed as the regular palace 8.25 but one site I found had it listed as 8.25 x 32, 14.25 WB, 7.02 nose, 6.54 tail.

That feels pretty accurate to the one I’m skating. My WB is for sure 14.25.

Interesting, TY! Yeah don't think they had a 8.25 w the 14.25 WB before? Funny they still messed up the measurements on their site for it like they've done before with their 8.25s lol.