Author Topic: Gear your contemplating buying? (Read 328729 times)

moonordie · « **Reply #1470 on:** January 13, 2020, 02:04:06 PM »

Thinking about getting some raws for storage since they're at a good price here.

skrateboardhunk · « **Reply #1471 on:** January 13, 2020, 04:00:22 PM »

Been thinking about trying out ace trucks. Heard good things. I've been skating thunders the past 6 years. Anyone have experience switching from thunder to ace?

anon · « **Reply #1472 on:** January 13, 2020, 04:07:58 PM »

Quote from: skrateboardhunk on January 13, 2020, 04:00:22 PM

Been thinking about trying out ace trucks. Heard good things. I've been skating thunders the past 6 years. Anyone have experience switching from thunder to ace?

yes. won't go back. watch ben degros' review if you want to know more

rocklobster · « **Reply #1473 on:** January 13, 2020, 04:20:52 PM »

Quote from: skrateboardhunk on January 13, 2020, 04:00:22 PM

Been thinking about trying out ace trucks. Heard good things. I've been skating thunders the past 6 years. Anyone have experience switching from thunder to ace?

Biggest change would be how it shortens the wheelbase compared to Thunder. Never ridden them before but so far my boards have got a pretty short wheelbase (14"), trucks that shorten it are no bueno for me.

Other than that they have a pretty big following on here, can't go wrong with them.

chris. · « **Reply #1474 on:** January 13, 2020, 07:27:46 PM »

I went from Thunders to Aces about a year ago. The twitchy-ness of Thunders wasn't my cup of tea, it ultimately felt too unstable to me. Aces feel very squirrelly but they do exactly what I want them to do and I feel very in control. I'm not sure any gear change has had a more positive impact on my skating. As mentioned just be aware of how they impact wheelbase.

skrateboardhunk · « **Reply #1475 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:24:11 PM »

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Been thinking about trying out ace trucks. Heard good things. I've been skating thunders the past 6 years. Anyone have experience switching from thunder to ace?
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yes. won't go back. watch ben degros' review if you want to know more

Thanks for the info.

skrateboardhunk · « **Reply #1476 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:25:25 PM »

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Been thinking about trying out ace trucks. Heard good things. I've been skating thunders the past 6 years. Anyone have experience switching from thunder to ace?
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Biggest change would be how it shortens the wheelbase compared to Thunder. Never ridden them before but so far my boards have got a pretty short wheelbase (14"), trucks that shorten it are no bueno for me.

Other than that they have a pretty big following on here, can't go wrong with them.

Thanks, I'm gonna give them a try.

skrateboardhunk · « **Reply #1477 on:** January 13, 2020, 09:27:50 PM »

Quote from: chris. on January 13, 2020, 07:27:46 PM

I went from Thunders to Aces about a year ago. The twitchy-ness of Thunders wasn't my cup of tea, it ultimately felt too unstable to me. Aces feel very squirrelly but they do exactly what I want them to do and I feel very in control. I'm not sure any gear change has had a more positive impact on my skating. As mentioned just be aware of how they impact wheelbase.

That squirrelly feeling is what I am looking for. Thanks.

Esmith5488 · « **Reply #1478 on:** January 14, 2020, 06:37:53 AM »

While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.

jay_nev · « **Reply #1479 on:** January 14, 2020, 06:56:06 AM »

Quote from: Esmith5488 on January 14, 2020, 06:37:53 AM

While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.

Yeah I kind of want some just because.

Escape Hell · « **Reply #1480 on:** January 14, 2020, 07:25:37 AM »

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Anybody skate Hockey boards? Been looking at the AA Angel 8.25 and contemplating pulling the trigger. The wheelbase and length seem perfect, just wondering about steepness of kicks and concave... I usually skate mellow Tum Yeto boards so I’m used to a flatter deck.
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I don't skate them but I have friends that do and from what I see they are way steeper than tum yeto
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Thanks Gonna give it a go and switch it up.
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I’m curious to hear your thoughts, I had a Hockey once and the tail felt real short but it might’ve just been an optical illusion
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Short and steep is what I see, I'm not one to try others boards so like you said could just be optical illusion

I heard the same about the short steep tails and big noses. I’ll report back after it comes in.

Esmith5488 · « **Reply #1481 on:** January 14, 2020, 07:33:56 AM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
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Yeah I kind of want some just because.

Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?

arrbee · « **Reply #1482 on:** January 14, 2020, 07:38:12 AM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
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Yeah I kind of want some just because.
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Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?

I want some for my Ventures.

jay_nev · « **Reply #1483 on:** January 14, 2020, 08:16:19 AM »

I want spanky g6. How they fit? Roomy a bit in the toes?

Gonna return these Sb team classics kinda hurt my feet

Seadramon · « **Reply #1484 on:** January 14, 2020, 08:34:29 AM »

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Anybody skate Hockey boards? Been looking at the AA Angel 8.25 and contemplating pulling the trigger. The wheelbase and length seem perfect, just wondering about steepness of kicks and concave... I usually skate mellow Tum Yeto boards so I’m used to a flatter deck.
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I don't skate them but I have friends that do and from what I see they are way steeper than tum yeto
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Thanks Gonna give it a go and switch it up.
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I’m curious to hear your thoughts, I had a Hockey once and the tail felt real short but it might’ve just been an optical illusion
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Short and steep is what I see, I'm not one to try others boards so like you said could just be optical illusion
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I heard the same about the short steep tails and big noses. I’ll report back after it comes in.

Mine was the same. Huge nose - steep tail. The concave felt nice and present.

50mm · « **Reply #1485 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:53:30 AM »

8.3 size deck. Been riding 8.5 for a while. Not sure. I’m tall and got big feet. Someone said bigger could be better so something over 8.5.

Peepeeboy69 · « **Reply #1486 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:54:00 AM »

Nike sb bruin gt or Nike sb Blazer mid. All the steeziest dudes are rocking em and I got a new job so j can skate some thinner stuff rather than the bricks I've been rocking for a bit.

Peepeeboy69 · « **Reply #1487 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:55:28 AM »

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8.3 size deck. Been riding 8.5 for a while. Not sure. I’m tall and got big feet. Someone said bigger could be better so something over 8.5.

I rode an 8.5 for a bit and a friend traded me for his old 8.3. really enjoying the 8.3 a lot more than the 8.5. fat enough to feel stable but thin enough to flip without trying too hard. Just feels good to me

50mm · « **Reply #1488 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:56:58 AM »

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8.3 size deck. Been riding 8.5 for a while. Not sure. I’m tall and got big feet. Someone said bigger could be better so something over 8.5.
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I rode an 8.5 for a bit and a friend traded me for his old 8.3. really enjoying the 8.3 a lot more than the 8.5. fat enough to feel stable but thin enough to flip without trying too hard. Just feels good to me

Yeah I think I’m gonna do that especially since I just went back to indys and bigger wheels. I’m having trouble with my kickflips which are usually my go to.

jay_nev · « **Reply #1489 on:** January 14, 2020, 12:44:13 PM »

Quote from: Peepeeboy69 on January 14, 2020, 10:54:00 AM

Nike sb bruin gt or Nike sb Blazer mid. All the steeziest dudes are rocking em and I got a new job so j can skate some thinner stuff rather than the bricks I've been rocking for a bit.

low versus mid for you? Mid def feel more protected. For me I prefer lows just comfort wise day to day, wearing blazer low gt now

MusclesMarinara · « **Reply #1490 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:46:44 PM »

Quote from: jay_nev on January 14, 2020, 08:16:19 AM

Gonna return these Sb team classics kinda hurt my feet

Never liked Nike, literally every SB I've ever tried be it my size or sized up have hurt my feet. Solid shoes but way too narrow for my feet I guess.

jay_nev · « **Reply #1491 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:56:34 PM »

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Gonna return these Sb team classics kinda hurt my feet
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Never liked Nike, literally every SB I've ever tried be it my size or sized up have hurt my feet. Solid shoes but way too narrow for my feet I guess.

wearing the gt blazer lows right now in the same size and they're great. the sb x jordan 1 lows are awesome too IMO, wear those a ton. Just the Team Classics did have a more narrow and shallow toebox with the solid-stitched inner lining too, held you in super well but in this case not for my foot. Nike return policy the best

Peepeeboy69 · « **Reply #1492 on:** January 14, 2020, 02:01:02 PM »

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Nike sb bruin gt or Nike sb Blazer mid. All the steeziest dudes are rocking em and I got a new job so j can skate some thinner stuff rather than the bricks I've been rocking for a bit.
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low versus mid for you? Mid def feel more protected. For me I prefer lows just comfort wise day to day, wearing blazer low gt now

Ive always really wanted to try some mids cause of the extra protection, but only ever really skated lows. I skated a pair of vans high tops once but they were too big so I had a bad time with those. Might just go with the bruin for now cause they're $30 cheaper

rocklobster · « **Reply #1493 on:** January 14, 2020, 07:51:22 PM »

Second hand Radial Slims in 52mm (in green, dammit), Bones 52mm V1 and Tensor Maglight ATG trucks. I already have a fresh pair of Venture 5.2 Hi and Radial Slims in 54mm 99a coming in a week.

arrbee · « **Reply #1494 on:** January 17, 2020, 12:38:59 PM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
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Yeah I kind of want some just because.
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Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?
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I want some for my Ventures.

To bring this full circle... I went for it. I buy a ton of stuff for work on amazon, slid them onto an order of work stuff on the corporate card.

Peepeeboy69 · « **Reply #1495 on:** January 17, 2020, 01:09:36 PM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
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Yeah I kind of want some just because.
[close]
Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?
[close]

I want some for my Ventures.
[close]

To bring this full circle... I went for it. I buy a ton of stuff for work on amazon, slid them onto an order of work stuff on the corporate card.

That's sneaky as fuck g ahaha

Murge · « **Reply #1496 on:** January 17, 2020, 01:30:51 PM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
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Yeah I kind of want some just because.
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Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?
[close]

I want some for my Ventures.
[close]

To bring this full circle... I went for it. I buy a ton of stuff for work on amazon, slid them onto an order of work stuff on the corporate card.

That’s fucking tight!

cosmicgypsies · « **Reply #1497 on:** January 17, 2020, 01:34:28 PM »

already running em in 54s (prolly 50 by now), great wheels but was getting mad wheelbite on thunders, now im on indys might up it to 56ers

Esmith5488 · « **Reply #1498 on:** January 17, 2020, 04:38:37 PM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
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Yeah I kind of want some just because.
[close]
Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?
[close]

I want some for my Ventures.
[close]

To bring this full circle... I went for it. I buy a ton of stuff for work on amazon, slid them onto an order of work stuff on the corporate card.

Didn’t realize they are on amazon, I have a credit that now I’m going to spend. Thanks

arrbee · « **Reply #1499 on:** January 18, 2020, 05:12:37 AM »

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While I don’t think I need it, I kinda want to throw some riptides into my thunders.
[close]
Yeah I kind of want some just because.
[close]
Fuck it, let get some.

Those cracked ice indys work fine in the thunders I assume?
[close]

I want some for my Ventures.
[close]

To bring this full circle... I went for it. I buy a ton of stuff for work on amazon, slid them onto an order of work stuff on the corporate card.
[close]
Didn’t realize they are on amazon, I have a credit that now I’m going to spend. Thanks

Fucking everything is on amazon, it's my go to vendor. Cheaper than almost everywhere and fast shipping.
Most of my expense reports are amazon charges.