As I come out of a Michigan winter hibernation, I've found it really helpful getting my tricks back to just shake everything up, regardless of logic or experience.
Had one session on my old Indy Ti 149's, which are going pretty strong despite axle slip. Switched to my Ace 44's on my second session, and then amidst the global crisis, found it important to support my local, who went online only.
Only REALLY needed a new deck, but decided to buy Venture 6.1's to run on an 8.5 deck. I figure the shops getting a bit more money, and it will skate like a wider version of 8.25 with 8.5 trucks, which was my ideal setup, pre 144's, 148's, 5.6's etc.
Fuck me!