Gear your contemplating buying?

[kenjiro]

Strongly considering the 1991 jr. shape from polar. one of the few 14.38 wb boards in their lineup. it would be my first shaped board so i’m torn

[Bob Loblaw]

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Has anyone skated both Indy Forged Hollows and the Titanium Indy's?
I'm switching from some hand me down Indy Mids.

I have a board with Aces and a board with Venture Hi's, and want something in the middle

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Yes, I have a set of 144 Forged Ti's that are used with good life left I'd sell on the cheap. I actually like the Mids so maybe would could work out a trade.

Personally the forged ti are too light for me.

I could be down, I'll send you a dm

[munchbox]

ace low bushings
carhartt b01

anyone know a shop that sells the bushings in nyc? rather not pay shipping on bushings

its time to graduate from dickies. blew out my last pair of 874s and dont even care to fix them. pops is a carpenter and swears by carhartt, rarely see him with new pants

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ace low bushings
carhartt b01

anyone know a shop that sells the bushings in nyc? rather not pay shipping on bushings

its time to graduate from dickies. blew out my last pair of 874s and dont even care to fix them. pops is a carpenter and swears by carhartt, rarely see him with new pants

I wear b01s. A lot.
I like the fit, I like the material. I like that they say ‘made in USA’, I like the price.
I think 874s have their place, obviously much more disposable, not really into going to Walmart, or the internet (b01s I can get at local hardware store). Anyways.
In the summer, b01s are pretty stifling. 874s do well. Right now, I’m working in cold, wet weather, and like the b01s and the pockets.
If you like to wash and dry your clothes, a lot, be forewarned, that is what has caused the most wear on my pants.
I’ve glanced at some of the other workwear companies, 1620, etc…I like the way carhartts feel, less synthetic.

There is some of my not so deep thoughts.

[Sondor]

Got these 2 option for new trucks: venture high 6.1 or indy 149 mids for 8.5 decks?
always skated indies, should I awake from this "nightmare"?

[Frank and Fred]

Only b/c its made at Watson Laminates and with properly screen printed graphics.

[backinaction]

Only b/c its made at Watson Laminates and with properly screen printed graphics.

How is Watson these days? I think they are pressing the G&S as well.  A while back I saw an ebay listing for one of the Blender reissues that was super pressure cracked.  Not sure if that is the norm with them.

[Frank and Fred]

Good question. Last Watson boards I had were from Patines Americanos. Those boards were great. I assume they still are, as a good few companies use them for special projects like this...

[IUTSM]

Only b/c its made at Watson Laminates and with properly screen printed graphics.

where are you seeing this? that's a dope t shirt...

[Frank and Fred]

I don't have a facebook account but was able to see this on the SMA FB page. No details but I think they are on the way...

[hobochimp]

Tiago 1010s. Been watching his footage a lot and they look so sick on him but I’m hesitant because I don’t know if they will look sick on me. Also heard so many different things about whether they run big or small

[FUBAR]

Thinking of sizing up to 8.5
Once I wear these 8.25 trucks down, I am doing it.
So an 8.5 with mellow kicks, and some 8.5 Ventures are on the horizon. Till then, lots of grinds on the smaller trucks. Too bad I skate once a week. This will take forever.

[JJ_Skates]

Thinking of sizing up to 8.5
Once I wear these 8.25 trucks down, I am doing it.
So an 8.5 with mellow kicks, and some 8.5 Ventures are on the horizon. Till then, lots of grinds on the smaller trucks. Too bad I skate once a week. This will take forever.

Get those slappys in on some rougher curbs, should help a bit! Long-lasting trucks are a blessing and a curse, I feel you.

[MysticalTypeExperience]

Really want OJ Nomads 57mm 95a or Speedlab Nomads 56mm 97a

Can anyone speak on either of those wheels

[Frank and Fred]

I had some 54mm 95a nomads. They were very good. A perfect compromise between cruiser and hard street wheel and fully functional. Held up well also. I used them last winter for indoor spots. My go to winter spot is a pretty rough parking garage. Sections of it are oil slick slippery and other parts are as rough as a rhino's arse. The curbs are haggard and also either super slick or insanely grippy. The Nomads handled that shit perfectly. I would have got a bigger set but 54s were the biggest they did last year.

I have to say though I do prefer conical full Spitfire 97s for the same application.

[MysticalTypeExperience]

I had some 54mm 95a nomads. They were very good. A perfect compromise between cruiser and hard street wheel and fully functional. Held up well also. I used them last winter for indoor spots. My go to winter spot is a pretty rough parking garage. Sections of it are oil slick slippery and other parts are as rough as a rhino's arse. The curbs are haggard and also either super slick or insanely grippy. The Nomads handled that shit perfectly. I would have got a bigger set but 54s were the biggest they did last year.

I have to say though I do prefer conical full Spitfire 97s for the same application.

Thanks, 97a F4s are under heavy consideration too. But in reality I have like 4 good sets of wheels I need to use first lol

[fs1/2cab]

Max Palmer Limosine Pro Model.

Not only because it is Max, but the 8.25 has some awesome specs. I am soo hyped! Any chance to get that in Europe? If not, when?

[Reed Richards]

This is more of a summer ass hat since it's cold as hell (beanie season) but it looks cool.

[Reed Richards]

Will definitely get the 5.0 lows like next month.  Time to set up this 7.5 slowly but surely.  At least I have some wheels already.

[Tical20000]

Really contemplating getting one of the Jake Johnson Quasi boards, I've been watching his Purple part and that "Somewhere in Pennsylvania" part a lot and it has me wanting to try one out pretty bad. My only hesitation is wheelbase/length since I tend to ride shorter boards (I really like that 14.12-14.18" WB range Hockey does, though I'm not really a fan of the graphics at all). Should I go ahead and jump on "4-Wheel Drive" deck? I like that Miami graphic a lot but it's a bit longer shape than the 4WD. FWIW, I ride Venture 5.6 Hi's with 54mm spitfire conical fulls.

[Uncle Flea]

This is a beautiful board. I saw it at the park. I luv tri color veneers. I might try to cop a few boards that got mad colors on the veneers I don't even give a s*** about the graphic

[Woodshop]

This is a beautiful board. I saw it at the park. I luv tri color veneers. I might try to cop a few boards that got mad colors on the veneers I don't even give a s*** about the graphic

Yeah Dwindle really do excel at the multi coloured ply layers in most of their upper end boards (most pro boards, but not all) and I have friends who always 100% take whatever graphic on them straight off first, but they hold up well to what they give them, so double plus there.

[rocklobster]

This is a beautiful board. I saw it at the park. I luv tri color veneers. I might try to cop a few boards that got mad colors on the veneers I don't even give a s*** about the graphic

No love for Jake The Snake Roberts?!

[stupidfuckface]

This is a beautiful board. I saw it at the park. I luv tri color veneers. I might try to cop a few boards that got mad colors on the veneers I don't even give a s*** about the graphic

I’m pretty sure that series is on sale at skatewharehouse right now

[The.Skate.Father]

Afterpay is looking good for this at the moment.

[user18081971]

Do Campus’ or any other similar adidas shoe have a thicker/better midsole than the non-skate superstar? Does the pro model have the same midsole?

[opesorry]

I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?

[Woodshop]

I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?

That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Now I am on much bigger boards, but that is besides the point.

The DLX Shapes thread had more info, or so I thought, but I couldn't find anything other than this post:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3657099#msg3657099

I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.

@Eds_gallerist is still around, so might be able to answer


@Eds_gallerist

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I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?

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That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Totally get that. I actually just got back to an 8 after trying a 7.88, and I just couldn’t do it. The 8 was so much more comfortable. Next time I see an 8.12 at my local I’ll probably give it a shot, appreciate the info

[rocklobster]

Been meaning to give Slicks a try and saw a Madness 8.125 Minds Eye. The nose is listed as shorter than the tail, 6.5" vs 7.0", can anyone confirm this? Looks like it would be a weird shape.