Gear your contemplating buying?

[barro15]

Crailtap G052 shape.

31.875 length
8.25 width
14 wb
6.8 tail
6.875 nose


Have three other decks on ice and still think about this shape way too often. Longer tail, easier pop? Shorter nose, easier flicks and noseslides? 14 wb, will I learn inward heels? Help me pals.

I'm riding this now! Only two sessions in but it feels good. the shorted wheelbase is great. I am kinda tripping on the longer tail (v accustomed to a 6.5" tail). thinking of getting some indy 144 hollow standards to pair with this deck. thinking the height might delay the tail pop a bit.

The nose on this board is great. full, blunted shape, similar to that of DLX boards. Also the nose isn't as steep as the tail. having a more responsive nose has been nice for nollie tricks.

[Acid Drop]

Thoughts?
https://sirpart.com/products/8inch-skateboard-deck

[j....soy.....]

I’m thinking about sizing down to venture Hi 5.2’s and bones v5’s…..I have some 8.125’s and I’m getting annoyed at feeling like my set up is too big and clunky and complaining about wheelbase…

[Ok]

I’m thinking about sizing down to venture Hi 5.2’s and bones v5’s…..I have some 8.125’s and I’m getting annoyed at feeling like my set up is too big and clunky and complaining about wheelbase…

Broken record here: I’ve got a lot of skate shit. Too much. On smaller setups, and 8” trucks, it almost doesn’t matter, stuff more or less works.
Now I have one setup that works really well for me, and it’s 8.5 board and trucks, but that was one in about 7-8 years of trying that shit (ok 2: the griffin Gass shape with thunders, and then there was a Carlos young magenta that was 8.5, but short, and awesome. I tried so many combinations. All bad).
Any fucking ways, 8” trucks work really well for me. 8.125s and 8” trucks are also the same amount of magic carpet as 7.75 on 5.0s, which was basically my teenage years. I get a little bit of extra leverage on switchflips, and for me, a little magic carpet means less wheelbite.
***Age is not all the same, some old people* look young and spry, not me. I think you are a little younger than I. Relevant in that bigger setups are tiring for me. If I was in shape, or trained, or stretched, or skated as often as I post, then maybe it wouldn’t be an issue. But it is. All of the little easily inflamed connective tissues start acting up, quicker, on the heavier shit. But I’m a baby. An old/not cute baby.

[Urtripping]

New ace af155 since the kingpin on my front truck is devastated.

Vans authentic, always.

[j....soy.....]

Expand Quote

I’m thinking about sizing down to venture Hi 5.2’s and bones v5’s…..I have some 8.125’s and I’m getting annoyed at feeling like my set up is too big and clunky and complaining about wheelbase…

[close]

Broken record here: I’ve got a lot of skate shit. Too much. On smaller setups, and 8” trucks, it almost doesn’t matter, stuff more or less works.
Now I have one setup that works really well for me, and it’s 8.5 board and trucks, but that was one in about 7-8 years of trying that shit (ok 2: the griffin Gass shape with thunders, and then there was a Carlos young magenta that was 8.5, but short, and awesome. I tried so many combinations. All bad).
Any fucking ways, 8” trucks work really well for me. 8.125s and 8” trucks are also the same amount of magic carpet as 7.75 on 5.0s, which was basically my teenage years. I get a little bit of extra leverage on switchflips, and for me, a little magic carpet means less wheelbite.
***Age is not all the same, some old people* look young and spry, not me. I think you are a little younger than I. Relevant in that bigger setups are tiring for me. If I was in shape, or trained, or stretched, or skated as often as I post, then maybe it wouldn’t be an issue. But it is. All of the little easily inflamed connective tissues start acting up, quicker, on the heavier shit. But I’m a baby. An old/not cute baby.

I’m turning 50 in October….and I see your argument of physical limitations, and raise you my argument of mental limitations which set in hard as you age……koo….koo….

Honestly it’s just fun tinkering and prioritizing what’s important to me….maybe sacrificing some truck and skating ventures may impact grinding but I think it’ll be easier to flip my board….although that may totally be untrue as well..

[manysnakes]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

I’m thinking about sizing down to venture Hi 5.2’s and bones v5’s…..I have some 8.125’s and I’m getting annoyed at feeling like my set up is too big and clunky and complaining about wheelbase…

[close]

Broken record here: I’ve got a lot of skate shit. Too much. On smaller setups, and 8” trucks, it almost doesn’t matter, stuff more or less works.
Now I have one setup that works really well for me, and it’s 8.5 board and trucks, but that was one in about 7-8 years of trying that shit (ok 2: the griffin Gass shape with thunders, and then there was a Carlos young magenta that was 8.5, but short, and awesome. I tried so many combinations. All bad).
Any fucking ways, 8” trucks work really well for me. 8.125s and 8” trucks are also the same amount of magic carpet as 7.75 on 5.0s, which was basically my teenage years. I get a little bit of extra leverage on switchflips, and for me, a little magic carpet means less wheelbite.
***Age is not all the same, some old people* look young and spry, not me. I think you are a little younger than I. Relevant in that bigger setups are tiring for me. If I was in shape, or trained, or stretched, or skated as often as I post, then maybe it wouldn’t be an issue. But it is. All of the little easily inflamed connective tissues start acting up, quicker, on the heavier shit. But I’m a baby. An old/not cute baby.

[close]

I’m turning 50 in October….and I see your argument of physical limitations, and raise you my argument of mental limitations which set in hard as you age……koo….koo….

Honestly it’s just fun tinkering and prioritizing what’s important to me….maybe sacrificing some truck and skating ventures may impact grinding but I think it’ll be easier to flip my board….although that may totally be untrue as well..

Coming off of Ace, Ventures actually made it harder for me to flip my board. I thought the stability would help me, but it came at the detriment of my ability to quickly and easily lean the board in the direction I need it to be for my tricks. I gave it a few sessions, but could never adjust and went back to Ace AF-1s.

[LebowskisRug]

I find Ace's are great for not popping and stomping flip tricks, Ventures are the opposite and sometimes it's almost too much effort. Hence I settle in the middle with Thunders, which feel just right.

[j....soy.....]

While the leaning can be helpful….I lack control and I need some neutrality in setting up.  I understand that tight trucks can help on flatground, ventures mimic this with the lack of turning….

I found too when you pop off the pocket on aces it just mushes like a truck or bike with suspension….and on imperfect landings, Aces were like : ‘it’s gonna swerve three times but just stay loose’, ‘Thunders : ‘here, jump on this hand grenade’ and ventures was a predictable: ‘you will slowly go 45 degrees in that direction’…

I’ll stand by that all major truck brands: aces, thunders, Indy, venture are great but not perfect….much like my logic and all will overshadow my my skill level…..

[rawbertson.]

Venture AWAKE hoodie or shirt
Jack Purcell Converse shoes (are those the ones BDK wears?)
Spitfire hoodie or shirt with the flaming guy
Hours is Yours G Codes Green Gables
Anti Hero eagle shirt / hoodie

dont need any skateboard gear or shoes but could buy clothes lol i think i am just gonna save my money though

[rocklobster]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

I’m thinking about sizing down to venture Hi 5.2’s and bones v5’s…..I have some 8.125’s and I’m getting annoyed at feeling like my set up is too big and clunky and complaining about wheelbase…

[close]

Broken record here: I’ve got a lot of skate shit. Too much. On smaller setups, and 8” trucks, it almost doesn’t matter, stuff more or less works.
Now I have one setup that works really well for me, and it’s 8.5 board and trucks, but that was one in about 7-8 years of trying that shit (ok 2: the griffin Gass shape with thunders, and then there was a Carlos young magenta that was 8.5, but short, and awesome. I tried so many combinations. All bad).
Any fucking ways, 8” trucks work really well for me. 8.125s and 8” trucks are also the same amount of magic carpet as 7.75 on 5.0s, which was basically my teenage years. I get a little bit of extra leverage on switchflips, and for me, a little magic carpet means less wheelbite.
***Age is not all the same, some old people* look young and spry, not me. I think you are a little younger than I. Relevant in that bigger setups are tiring for me. If I was in shape, or trained, or stretched, or skated as often as I post, then maybe it wouldn’t be an issue. But it is. All of the little easily inflamed connective tissues start acting up, quicker, on the heavier shit. But I’m a baby. An old/not cute baby.

[close]

I’m turning 50 in October….and I see your argument of physical limitations, and raise you my argument of mental limitations which set in hard as you age……koo….koo….

Honestly it’s just fun tinkering and prioritizing what’s important to me….maybe sacrificing some truck and skating ventures may impact grinding but I think it’ll be easier to flip my board….although that may totally be untrue as well..

[close]

Coming off of Ace, Ventures actually made it harder for me to flip my board. I thought the stability would help me, but it came at the detriment of my ability to quickly and easily lean the board in the direction I need it to be for my tricks. I gave it a few sessions, but could never adjust and went back to Ace AF-1s.

I feel the exact opposite, the stability helps me get a solid pop instead of swerving and popping off-center, sometimes to the detriment of the landing. I can land imperfectly and the stability means I can either keep rolling or roll slightly before stopping completely. The twitchiness of Ace means I can compensate for bad landings on the board and keep rolling, but too much lean will send me off the board.

It's a cop out but both trucks have completely different feels, and you can look / feel like a badass on either one. I've stuck with Venture for the better part of a year because it lets me stomp my tricks.

[manysnakes]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

I’m thinking about sizing down to venture Hi 5.2’s and bones v5’s…..I have some 8.125’s and I’m getting annoyed at feeling like my set up is too big and clunky and complaining about wheelbase…

[close]

Broken record here: I’ve got a lot of skate shit. Too much. On smaller setups, and 8” trucks, it almost doesn’t matter, stuff more or less works.
Now I have one setup that works really well for me, and it’s 8.5 board and trucks, but that was one in about 7-8 years of trying that shit (ok 2: the griffin Gass shape with thunders, and then there was a Carlos young magenta that was 8.5, but short, and awesome. I tried so many combinations. All bad).
Any fucking ways, 8” trucks work really well for me. 8.125s and 8” trucks are also the same amount of magic carpet as 7.75 on 5.0s, which was basically my teenage years. I get a little bit of extra leverage on switchflips, and for me, a little magic carpet means less wheelbite.
***Age is not all the same, some old people* look young and spry, not me. I think you are a little younger than I. Relevant in that bigger setups are tiring for me. If I was in shape, or trained, or stretched, or skated as often as I post, then maybe it wouldn’t be an issue. But it is. All of the little easily inflamed connective tissues start acting up, quicker, on the heavier shit. But I’m a baby. An old/not cute baby.

[close]

I’m turning 50 in October….and I see your argument of physical limitations, and raise you my argument of mental limitations which set in hard as you age……koo….koo….

Honestly it’s just fun tinkering and prioritizing what’s important to me….maybe sacrificing some truck and skating ventures may impact grinding but I think it’ll be easier to flip my board….although that may totally be untrue as well..

[close]

Coming off of Ace, Ventures actually made it harder for me to flip my board. I thought the stability would help me, but it came at the detriment of my ability to quickly and easily lean the board in the direction I need it to be for my tricks. I gave it a few sessions, but could never adjust and went back to Ace AF-1s.

[close]

I feel the exact opposite, the stability helps me get a solid pop instead of swerving and popping off-center, sometimes to the detriment of the landing. I can land imperfectly and the stability means I can either keep rolling or roll slightly before stopping completely. The twitchiness of Ace means I can compensate for bad landings on the board and keep rolling, but too much lean will send me off the board.

It's a cop out but both trucks have completely different feels, and you can look / feel like a badass on either one. I've stuck with Venture for the better part of a year because it lets me stomp my tricks.

Yeah, I’ll never evangelize one or the other truck. I skated Ventures for all of my youth and they were fine, but I didn’t think about gear at all back then. I have friends who skate Ventures. I liked how Ventures grind. Some of my favorite pros skate Ventures. They didn’t work for me, but obviously they work well for others.

[scab]

I've come to realize that I'm not nimble enough to skate Aces for, exuse the &&-ism, "street tricking". The quick response and immediate turn of Aces make for the most enjoyable ride I've ever experienced, but these very attributes also make it harder for me to actually land tricks. I'll inadvertently swerve when I try to set up for a trick much more often on Aces than on Ventures because they're much more sensitive to my movements. If I were smaller, lighter and had quicker feet, that probably wouldn't happen, but I'm 6,2", 200lb and have logs for feet. Ventures allow more leeway before they engage and therefore let me set up my feet much more consistently.

I think it's ridiculous to categorically claim one truck is better than another, especially when they're pretty much on opposite ends of the spectrum. I'm definitely polyamorous when it comes to trucks.

Circling back on topic: I'm thinking about getting V5 X97s. I have the 54mm V6s and love them for my main setup, but I'm tempted to get the 52 V5s with the smaller contact patch for my flatground setup. I'm looking for the benefits of a smaller wheel but still want to enjoy a smooth ride.

[Urtripping]

New ace af155 since the kingpin on my front truck is devastated.

Vans authentic, always.

Changed my mind I'm buying half cabs. Been watching a ton of Pat Steiner footy.

Also @rawbertson. BDK skates Chuck 70s, but Jack purcells are good too

[Ok]

Expand Quote

New ace af155 since the kingpin on my front truck is devastated.

Vans authentic, always.

[close]

Changed my mind I'm buying half cabs. Been watching a ton of Pat Steiner footy.

Also @rawbertson. BDK skates Chuck 70s, but Jack purcells are good too

70s are really nice

[rawbertson.]

oh man... i found them online on the site i usually use for $99... last pair... and its in my size.. lol free shipping over $98...

[vicious cycle]

Spitfire F4 Radials 99A.
Seem like they are back in stock in 54/53 mm.
I love them but holy shit.. 70€.
Still got some almost fresh classic fulls on ice. Do I really need them. Will they still be available when I need new ones, will there be a sale some day. questions over questions..

[Pasta Monster]

Grund Chinos, Ace 33 AF1s, F4 OG Classics in 52 or 53 mm

[Creachteach]

Anti hero is putting out the terrestrial seasonings series, and I blew a little coffee out my nose when I saw them. They’re hilarious.





Also I’d like to get my hands on some ventures, smaller wheels and a flippier board, to try and learn flips, and street stuff.

[roll_dog]

I'm not really contemplating buying them, but my local has a set of 58mm radials I'm black. Something fascinating about them. They might as well say "Mickey Thompson" on the side.

[munchbox]

either the black on black milic pro models
or the cracked black vm003 lows
both of i play my cards right this week

[turbo 2.0]

Thinking about grabbing a pair of Boardy Cakes 39mm but I also refuse to skate any wheel other than Spitfire Classics so maybe I’ll just wear those down. Will probably enter my Jordan 1 era tho

[manysnakes]

Thinking about grabbing a pair of Boardy Cakes 39mm but I also refuse to skate any wheel other than Spitfire Classics so maybe I’ll just wear those down. Will probably enter my Jordan 1 era tho

I have some Boardy Cake 47mms and they’re great. Whatever formula they use, it’s above-average. Not F4 quality but also not too far off.

[turbo 2.0]

Expand Quote

Thinking about grabbing a pair of Boardy Cakes 39mm but I also refuse to skate any wheel other than Spitfire Classics so maybe I’ll just wear those down. Will probably enter my Jordan 1 era tho

[close]

I have some Boardy Cake 47mms and they’re great. Whatever formula they use, it’s above-average. Not F4 quality but also not too far off.

My problem is I don’t like how F4’s feel. They’re great and far and above the plastic feel of STF’s but something about just regular Spitfire classics is unmatched

[Ok]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Thinking about grabbing a pair of Boardy Cakes 39mm but I also refuse to skate any wheel other than Spitfire Classics so maybe I’ll just wear those down. Will probably enter my Jordan 1 era tho

[close]

I have some Boardy Cake 47mms and they’re great. Whatever formula they use, it’s above-average. Not F4 quality but also not too far off.

[close]

My problem is I don’t like how F4’s feel. They’re great and far and above the plastic feel of STF’s but something about just regular Spitfire classics is unmatched

It’s been a long time since I’ve had regular spitfires. Like 15 years? I think I flatspotted a few sets and then got bones and was doing that, but not super psyched on the plastic bones feel.
Wait, what were the Mike Anderson sfw wheel? Those were sick.
Anyways, I’ve been wanting to try the clsssic formula again. Any advantages?

[turbo 2.0]

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Expand Quote

Thinking about grabbing a pair of Boardy Cakes 39mm but I also refuse to skate any wheel other than Spitfire Classics so maybe I’ll just wear those down. Will probably enter my Jordan 1 era tho

[close]

I have some Boardy Cake 47mms and they’re great. Whatever formula they use, it’s above-average. Not F4 quality but also not too far off.

[close]

My problem is I don’t like how F4’s feel. They’re great and far and above the plastic feel of STF’s but something about just regular Spitfire classics is unmatched

[close]

It’s been a long time since I’ve had regular spitfires. Like 15 years? I think I flatspotted a few sets and then got bones and was doing that, but not super psyched on the plastic bones feel.
Wait, what were the Mike Anderson sfw wheel? Those were sick.
Anyways, I’ve been wanting to try the clsssic formula again. Any advantages?

They feel more like a skateboard wheel should in my opinion. They don’t feel high tech or like plastic or like urethane mixed with something else, they just feel like a skateboarding wheel. I also personally like the way they slide more, although it could be argued that formula fours slide better, although personally I think that sliding “slicker” is a better way to put it.

It should also be noted that I don’t care about flat spots as I just ride/slide them out, so if flat spots really bother you maybe stick to a flat spot proof technology. That being said, personally I’ve never flat spotted a pair of the classics, maybe I’m just lucky.

[Threadz]

I was skating dunks (highs mostly) for the past 2 years consistently. Recently, I've moved back home and I don't get the luxury of buying dunks retail from my local anymore...

So I opted for a pair of Vans Crocketts last week as I've read a lot of good things about them here on Slap. Unfortunately though, they don't fit my feet as well as I'd hoped, and I've already ripped a hole in the side wall of the canvas (of course).

Now I'm looking at a pair of Last Resort highs. They sound promising, but without being able to try them on beforehand, it's a big gamble. My feet are Borderline E on a brannock (for those that don't know, that's towards the wider side). Is it worth the risk buying a pair 1/2 size down? I don't like too much extra length at the end of my shoes, so I'm not sure if these will work.

Any guidance would be appreciated!

[Boog]

I was skating dunks (highs mostly) for the past 2 years consistently. Recently, I've moved back home and I don't get the luxury of buying dunks retail from my local anymore...

So I opted for a pair of Vans Crocketts last week as I've read a lot of good things about them here on Slap. Unfortunately though, they don't fit my feet as well as I'd hoped, and I've already ripped a hole in the side wall of the canvas (of course).

Now I'm looking at a pair of Last Resort highs. They sound promising, but without being able to try them on beforehand, it's a big gamble. My feet are Borderline E on a brannock (for those that don't know, that's towards the wider side). Is it worth the risk buying a pair 1/2 size down? I don't like too much extra length at the end of my shoes, so I'm not sure if these will work.

Any guidance would be appreciated!

If you are used to skating dunks you should try the lakai Telford's. I think those wouLd work better for you. And they're easy to get with a lot of different color ways.

[Pasta Monster]

Expand Quote

I was skating dunks (highs mostly) for the past 2 years consistently. Recently, I've moved back home and I don't get the luxury of buying dunks retail from my local anymore...

So I opted for a pair of Vans Crocketts last week as I've read a lot of good things about them here on Slap. Unfortunately though, they don't fit my feet as well as I'd hoped, and I've already ripped a hole in the side wall of the canvas (of course).

Now I'm looking at a pair of Last Resort highs. They sound promising, but without being able to try them on beforehand, it's a big gamble. My feet are Borderline E on a brannock (for those that don't know, that's towards the wider side). Is it worth the risk buying a pair 1/2 size down? I don't like too much extra length at the end of my shoes, so I'm not sure if these will work.

Any guidance would be appreciated!

[close]

If you are used to skating dunks you should try the lakai Telford's. I think those wouLd work better for you. And they're easy to get with a lot of different color ways.

LRAB isn’t great for us people with wide feet. Sizing down may not be a good idea if the pair is from the latest drop. The insoles are supposed to make it closer to fitting TTS.

Like Boog said, try Telfords or Dunk clones. People have spoken highly of Adidas Forum Lows as well. I recommend the 1010 because they fit my feet well. My left foot is 2E and my right foot is E, but I went TTS. It was a little snug on the left. After a bit of time, it started to feel perfect and the heel slip went away. Most vulc shoes and pointy-toed cups make my smaller toes swollen, so I stick with what I know.

If you like Dunks and have wide feet, look for Dunk clones or get NB 1010. The shapes of vulcs usually don’t work for us people with wide feet.

[Pastasash]

either the black on black milic pro models
or the cracked black vm003 lows
both of i play my cards right this week

Same, really want to try my first pair of LRAB in the frog Millic colorway. Once my tax return hits I'm hitting up the local to try on a pair so I get the right size!