Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)

[Monopolyman]

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You can always use something to measure the dimensions from a pic of the deck. I used this site recently and it worked really well:
https://eleif.net/photo_measure.html

Just upload the pic and put the reference line on the widest part of the deck, enter width of the deck for the reference line and then draw lines to where the axles would be and read the widths on the table.

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Haha wow that was super satisfying.  Thank you.  Looks like 9.1 or so by the tail.

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i will take some photos tomorrow for you if you would like showing different trucks on the deck

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I am more curious about the wheelbase, mainly thinking redrilling it down to about 15 would be way more comfortable than at 15.75 which is what was listed.

It almost seems like the wheelbase is drilled into the concave of the nose, but it is also funny that the BBS dot mark was so far below the current holes, which is about where I would think the front truck would sit best.

With all that, I have only seen pics - detailed pics, but still it doesn't compare to the real thing in front of me.

Its part of why I wanted to try this board, I’m pretty tall (basically Blender’s size) with big feet so I’m hoping the oversized wheelbase helps this fit a little better.  I sometimes feel like I need something more substantial when I’m riding ramps.

[goodatmeth]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

[Ronnie Rodriguez]

9.125 shop deck
Ace 44 classic, 3 rings
1/16" shock pads
Boardycakes 49.9mm

[thanksgiving]

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You can always use something to measure the dimensions from a pic of the deck. I used this site recently and it worked really well:
https://eleif.net/photo_measure.html

Just upload the pic and put the reference line on the widest part of the deck, enter width of the deck for the reference line and then draw lines to where the axles would be and read the widths on the table.

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Haha wow that was super satisfying.  Thank you.  Looks like 9.1 or so by the tail.

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i will take some photos tomorrow for you if you would like showing different trucks on the deck

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You are too kind!  I am committing to AF1 66s so it’s all good, but I truly appreciate it!

And thanks for all of help and feedback here.  I’m even more stoked about the setup than when I started, appreciate the positive energy y’all

measured it anyways.

WB 15.75, 9.0 front axle, 8.75 back axle.

[Landmine]

9.125 shop deck
Ace 44 classic, 3 rings
1/16" shock pads
Boardycakes 49.9mm

What a looker!

How do you like the shock pads?  I've always been tempted to try some but I've also been extremely lazy about it.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

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I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

personally I like the fuller shape of the nose on the couch/ loveseat, can sit on those slappy nose slides for hours! Squarer kick is also easy for me to stay stable with tail slide tricks… personal preference though!

P.s. also loving my love seat atm

[Ronnie Rodriguez]

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9.125 shop deck
Ace 44 classic, 3 rings
1/16" shock pads
Boardycakes 49.9mm

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What a looker!

How do you like the shock pads?  I've always been tempted to try some but I've also been extremely lazy about it.

I love them. I skate my boards forever and like to try and avoid pressure cracks for as long as possible, so I've always been into softer risers. With the hight and density on these, they don't really change the pop feel at all and I'll throw them under regular 1/8" risers if I am using them.

[Mbrimson88]

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You can always use something to measure the dimensions from a pic of the deck. I used this site recently and it worked really well:
https://eleif.net/photo_measure.html

Just upload the pic and put the reference line on the widest part of the deck, enter width of the deck for the reference line and then draw lines to where the axles would be and read the widths on the table.

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Haha wow that was super satisfying.  Thank you.  Looks like 9.1 or so by the tail.

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i will take some photos tomorrow for you if you would like showing different trucks on the deck

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I am more curious about the wheelbase, mainly thinking redrilling it down to about 15 would be way more comfortable than at 15.75 which is what was listed.

It almost seems like the wheelbase is drilled into the concave of the nose, but it is also funny that the BBS dot mark was so far below the current holes, which is about where I would think the front truck would sit best.

With all that, I have only seen pics - detailed pics, but still it doesn't compare to the real thing in front of me.

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Its part of why I wanted to try this board, I’m pretty tall (basically Blender’s size) with big feet so I’m hoping the oversized wheelbase helps this fit a little better.  I sometimes feel like I need something more substantial when I’m riding ramps.

That should definitely work for what you have in mind, as well as the option to drill it down a little.

The best thing with those sort of boards is how stable they are at speed, as per a couple of other guys who skate bigger ramps and bowls with the Duane Peters shaped boards with 16" wb, which were quite comfortable for me even just pumping half way up the vert ramp after their session on day, and no I can't skate vert at all but like watching it.

I have a Lucero 9.25" with 15.5" wb, set up more as a cruiser right now, but I can definitely feel the length on that, compared to other boards I have, also cruisers / similar setups with 15" wb which are a bit more "spot on" feeling for that sort of setup.

[goodatmeth]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

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I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

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personally I like the fuller shape of the nose on the couch/ loveseat, can sit on those slappy nose slides for hours! Squarer kick is also easy for me to stay stable with tail slide tricks… personal preference though!

P.s. also loving my love seat atm

Just got to try someones quasi egg and the tail was extremely flat, which isn't what I like. Is the loveseat a bit steeper? Are they all the same or is it like DLX where you just don't know which concave you're gonna get?

[Xen]

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35th Ave. 10.5 Popsicle
Indy 169s
Road CrewXScram 62mm bombers
Indy allen hardware
Indy 1/4” risers
Bones Reds
Jessup

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Love to see a 35th board in here! Thanks for the support.

That candy apple red stain is on point.

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9.125 shop deck
Ace 44 classic, 3 rings
1/16" shock pads
Boardycakes 49.9mm

Nice to see Quasi started its own shop

[Mbrimson88]

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9.125 shop deck
Ace 44 classic, 3 rings
1/16" shock pads
Boardycakes 49.9mm

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Nice to see Quasi started its own shop

Such a good strip down though.  I recall talk about this before, but even that wood stain looks nice as a blank.


https://www.tactics.com/tactics/tko-9125-skateboard-deck/brown

[GBLange]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

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I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

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personally I like the fuller shape of the nose on the couch/ loveseat, can sit on those slappy nose slides for hours! Squarer kick is also easy for me to stay stable with tail slide tricks… personal preference though!

P.s. also loving my love seat atm

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Just got to try someones quasi egg and the tail was extremely flat, which isn't what I like. Is the loveseat a bit steeper? Are they all the same or is it like DLX where you just don't know which concave you're gonna get?

yup, the tail on the quasi egg is flat.loveseat is steeper..quasi has a more traditional egg shape which i personally like. had thunder 149ti on the quasi.

[goodatmeth]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

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I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

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personally I like the fuller shape of the nose on the couch/ loveseat, can sit on those slappy nose slides for hours! Squarer kick is also easy for me to stay stable with tail slide tricks… personal preference though!

P.s. also loving my love seat atm

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Just got to try someones quasi egg and the tail was extremely flat, which isn't what I like. Is the loveseat a bit steeper? Are they all the same or is it like DLX where you just don't know which concave you're gonna get?

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yup, the tail on the quasi egg is flat.loveseat is steeper..quasi has a more traditional egg shape which i personally like. had thunder 149ti on the quasi.

Thank you! That seals the deal

[Hefe43]

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35th Ave. 10.5 Popsicle
Indy 169s
Road CrewXScram 62mm bombers
Indy allen hardware
Indy 1/4” risers
Bones Reds
Jessup

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Love to see a 35th board in here! Thanks for the support.

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That candy apple red stain is on point.

I swooped the last four 10in last night and as much as I don’t want a red top it’s too sexy to not ride if I get one

Black stain looks tight too but it doesn’t matter what color they are

[theloniousmonk]

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35th Ave. 10.5 Popsicle
Indy 169s
Road CrewXScram 62mm bombers
Indy allen hardware
Indy 1/4” risers
Bones Reds
Jessup

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Love to see a 35th board in here! Thanks for the support.

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That candy apple red stain is on point.

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I swooped the last four 10in last night and as much as I don’t want a red top it’s too sexy to not ride if I get one

Black stain looks tight too but it doesn’t matter what color they are

I’m skating a red top that I had on ice now after being afraid to for the last year. It’s the best board I’ve had all year and I’ve relearned a lot on it. It’s not that deck, just a regular 8.5 just to clarify.
Stoked to get past the red top
plague

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My side set up. Had a fun sesh with hit today. Makes everything a bit harder but its a whole lotta fun

Frog Alba 10" (8.25" at the back truck)
Ace classic 55
Jessup
7/8 phillips
Olympia bearings
Spits f4 97 54mm conical full
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2tdeFzfGFH0
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[Hefe43]

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35th Ave. 10.5 Popsicle
Indy 169s
Road CrewXScram 62mm bombers
Indy allen hardware
Indy 1/4” risers
Bones Reds
Jessup

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Love to see a 35th board in here! Thanks for the support.

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That candy apple red stain is on point.

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I swooped the last four 10in last night and as much as I don’t want a red top it’s too sexy to not ride if I get one

Black stain looks tight too but it doesn’t matter what color they are

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I’m skating a red top that I had on ice now after being afraid to for the last year. It’s the best board I’ve had all year and I’ve relearned a lot on it. It’s not that deck, just a regular 8.5 just to clarify.
Stoked to get past the red top
plague

I’ve never had a red top that I enjoyed. I’ve tried to get over that shit but a no go


Red is my favorite color too

[big_kev_215]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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Yeah I do really like the shape.  I skated the last one on 169s and I’m skating this one on 159s.  I do a lot of tailslide/switch noseslides and I really like the size and shape of the tail for those.  I have too many decks on ice to buy another couch if I fall in love with this one but we’ll see what happens…

Could be my usual case of fall-in-love-with-every-board syndrome but honestly the couch might be the best shape out there.  Feels perfect on the 159s too.  I wish Krooked or Polar (or really any company I actually would like to support) would accidentally make the same shape but it looks like I will be giving Crail more money in the future…

[Ronnie Rodriguez]

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9.125 shop deck
Ace 44 classic, 3 rings
1/16" shock pads
Boardycakes 49.9mm

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Nice to see Quasi started its own shop

Considered just being like "9.125 Quasi Proto" but I am trying to avoid mischief on this trip around the boards.

Bent the axle on the Aces (first time doing it so be still, haters) so swapping them for my 149s. Might also go back to the big wheels but IDK.

[djoekr]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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Yeah I do really like the shape.  I skated the last one on 169s and I’m skating this one on 159s.  I do a lot of tailslide/switch noseslides and I really like the size and shape of the tail for those.  I have too many decks on ice to buy another couch if I fall in love with this one but we’ll see what happens…

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Could be my usual case of fall-in-love-with-every-board syndrome but honestly the couch might be the best shape out there.  Feels perfect on the 159s too.  I wish Krooked or Polar (or really any company I actually would like to support) would accidentally make the same shape but it looks like I will be giving Crail more money in the future…

I thought I was alone in this regard. Every first couple of sessions that I'm on a new width/shape I skate better than ever. I'd think that I've found my holy grail shape and then skate something completely different and fall in love all over again. It's just in boards too as I always ride 149/159s with 54mm F4 conical fulls but I can't seem to settle on one definite deck.

[big_kev_215]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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Yeah I do really like the shape.  I skated the last one on 169s and I’m skating this one on 159s.  I do a lot of tailslide/switch noseslides and I really like the size and shape of the tail for those.  I have too many decks on ice to buy another couch if I fall in love with this one but we’ll see what happens…

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Could be my usual case of fall-in-love-with-every-board syndrome but honestly the couch might be the best shape out there.  Feels perfect on the 159s too.  I wish Krooked or Polar (or really any company I actually would like to support) would accidentally make the same shape but it looks like I will be giving Crail more money in the future…

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I thought I was alone in this regard. Every first couple of sessions that I'm on a new width/shape I skate better than ever. I'd think that I've found my holy grail shape and then skate something completely different and fall in love all over again. It's just in boards too as I always ride 149/159s with 54mm F4 conical fulls but I can't seem to settle on one definite deck.

I’m in the same boat.  I’m completely committed to 159s/169s and Spitfires.  But my go-to move is getting a new shaped board or pair of shoes, becoming obsessed with them in the first week or two, immediately ordering a second of said product, and by the time I get around to using the second of said product I’m over it or something else has caught my eye. 

[144p]

We must all suffer from the same thing, I have a great session on a board, hoard a few from the shop or order gear and plan to skate a few and by the time they show up I'm over it and on to something else.
I have a pile of slightly used big shaped boards if anyone is interested in buying a few and having them shipped just dm me.

[GBLange]

i just luv it when people say "that's a huge board".. ppl here just ride mostly ride 8"..

[Freelancevagrant]

Crosspost from the set up thread

Frog egg 9.12” x 32.06” with a 14.375” wb
Jessup (it don’t mess up)
Film 155 trucks
Spitfire f4 54mm conical fulls 97a
Bones big balls
7/8” Allen hardware

[MysticalTypeExperience]

Does 8.75 count? I love this thing. Wide popsicle with small wheels. It only weighs 2440g too (yeah I weighed all my boards last night lol).

Powell Peralta Iridescent Bark Mantis Flight Shape 245 8.75x32.95x15” + Jessup
Royal Ultra Light 159 8.75” + Bones Hard 96a
Spitfire F4 Classic 99a 52mm
Mini Logos + spacers
Shorty's Silverados 7/8"

[animalflesh]

Crosspost from the set up thread

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Frog egg 9.12” x 32.06” with a 14.375” wb
Jessup (it don’t mess up)
Film 155 trucks
Spitfire f4 54mm conical fulls 97a
Bones big balls
7/8” Allen hardware

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🔥🔥🔥

[goodatmeth]

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

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I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

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personally I like the fuller shape of the nose on the couch/ loveseat, can sit on those slappy nose slides for hours! Squarer kick is also easy for me to stay stable with tail slide tricks… personal preference though!

P.s. also loving my love seat atm

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Just got to try someones quasi egg and the tail was extremely flat, which isn't what I like. Is the loveseat a bit steeper? Are they all the same or is it like DLX where you just don't know which concave you're gonna get?

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yup, the tail on the quasi egg is flat.loveseat is steeper..quasi has a more traditional egg shape which i personally like. had thunder 149ti on the quasi.

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Thank you! That seals the deal

Actually one more loveseat question because I'm mad.
Wanted to buy one right now, but the graphics are just so terrible. This makes me think of buying a couch (the green one looks nice), and if it's too wide at some spot, just sanding it down into more of a loveseat.

So my last question is, are the loveseat and the couch the exact same concave? Can I just turn a couch into a normal loveseat or would I end up with a super low concave loveseat?

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I'm on my 2nd couch in a row atm, I don't see myself skating any other shape for the foreseeable future...I just got my 3rd, waiting on ice...Skating em with 6.1 v-hollow Ventures is the perfect setup!!

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the couch / love seat is my fav shape from crail..apart from the quasi 9" egg which also has the short wheelbase and heroin 9.75" symmetricals..

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I'm currently trying to decide if I get a love seat or the quasi egg. Quasi seems to taper more, slightly shorter wheelbase. Any other differences that could influence my decision?

[close]

personally I like the fuller shape of the nose on the couch/ loveseat, can sit on those slappy nose slides for hours! Squarer kick is also easy for me to stay stable with tail slide tricks… personal preference though!

P.s. also loving my love seat atm

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Just got to try someones quasi egg and the tail was extremely flat, which isn't what I like. Is the loveseat a bit steeper? Are they all the same or is it like DLX where you just don't know which concave you're gonna get?

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yup, the tail on the quasi egg is flat.loveseat is steeper..quasi has a more traditional egg shape which i personally like. had thunder 149ti on the quasi.

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Thank you! That seals the deal

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Actually one more loveseat question because I'm mad.
Wanted to buy one right now, but the graphics are just so terrible. This makes me think of buying a couch (the green one looks nice), and if it's too wide at some spot, just sanding it down into more of a loveseat.

So my last question is, are the loveseat and the couch the exact same concave? Can I just turn a couch into a normal loveseat or would I end up with a super low concave loveseat?

I had the same issue, I was waiting for decent loveseat graphics to come out but they never did, picked up one of the crail ones on sale. I'm too lazy to sand it off.

Both loveseat + couch boards and most/all the regular crail boards all use the same "OG concave" stamped on top. I have a loveseat + g027 + g069 with all the same concave when put on top of each other, different wheelbase. Loveseat + couch have the same length nose/tail just one is wider, one might have a more square tail but maybe it's an illusion.

crail changed woodshops a few years ago, it's a little steeper now but all boards from the same woodshop have the same concave.

[qweenmess]

Does anyone have any experience with/recommendations for 9"-9.5" decks with a longer wheelbase (14.25"+)? Only thing that's stood out to me is the double drilled Krooked Cresant