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

[babywantsbluevelvet]

Looking for an excuse to get some AF1's. Anyone have the over-the-truck measurements for the Dead Dave Giallo deck? I'm  guessing it's a 66 type of situation.

Don’t have it handy, but the front truck deck width is a good half inch less than the 9” AF1 axles when using the 14.5” wheelbase mounting holes. You’ll see your front wheels poking out on account of the aggro nose shortness and taper, but I think any axles smaller than 9” would be too narrow at the back. I have mine on 169s and believe this to be correct. I think seeing the front wheels is just part of the experience on this shape, at least using the 14.5” wb option. Could maybe see doing 159s with wideboi cruiser wheels, which is actually my plan for converting it to a summer cruiser next month.

[Monkey_Mcpott]

New ones

Polar 1991 shape 9.25 x 32.125 WB 14.5
Indy 169s with red 88a bushings
56mm F4 Conical Fulls
Real wood risers
Swiss



Krooked Gonz Beamer 10.75 x 34 WB 16.12
Indy 215s with red 88a bushings
60mm OG Classics
1/4 Risers
Swiss

[Esmith5488]

New ones

Polar 1991 shape 9.25 x 32.125 WB 14.5
Indy 169s with red 88a bushings
56mm F4 Conical Fulls
Real wood risers
Swiss



Krooked Gonz Beamer 10.75 x 34 WB 16.12
Indy 215s with red 88a bushings
60mm OG Classics
1/4 Risers
Swiss

both of those are sick! Your a wild man for kickflipping that Beamer

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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New ones

Polar 1991 shape 9.25 x 32.125 WB 14.5
Indy 169s with red 88a bushings
56mm F4 Conical Fulls
Real wood risers
Swiss



Krooked Gonz Beamer 10.75 x 34 WB 16.12
Indy 215s with red 88a bushings
60mm OG Classics
1/4 Risers
Swiss

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both of those are sick! Your a wild man for kickflipping that Beamer

About 3 years ago I was at the Supreme store in Brooklyn and ended up at the bowl they have there. Scott Johnston and Alex Olson where ripping the bowl and I noticed that the Gonz Beamer was left there, so I sneakily did a kickflip on it and put it back where it was. Literally felt like kick flipping a ironing board.
Picture of said beast:

[PhantomBased]

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Got this New Deal Templeton Reissue - Resin 7
10.125 x 31.9
Wheelbase 14.5
Indy 169s with a cracked pivot cup
Spitfire 56mm 97a Classics
Welcome / Professor Schmitt 'Candy Bar' Rails

Been after the Candy Bars for years, stoked to get a few sets.    Couldnt decide what colour to put on, so went classic.  Man, these things slide...  It's like they're full of wax.  Amazing. They're basically Schmitt Stix Type II Rails, which were my favorite back in the day.

The board feels amazing, super crisp and the shape rules.  Really similar to my Tired board I retired.  I always wanted a New Deal back in the day, but they were too hard to get in suburban Australia.

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1- this is a phenomenal grip job

2- did Polar put out a 9" pop w/o wheel wells in this drop?

How do you like the 169s on a board over 10 in? I’ve been trying to figure out what size trucks to get for a 9.5-10.5 in board

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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Got this New Deal Templeton Reissue - Resin 7
10.125 x 31.9
Wheelbase 14.5
Indy 169s with a cracked pivot cup
Spitfire 56mm 97a Classics
Welcome / Professor Schmitt 'Candy Bar' Rails

Been after the Candy Bars for years, stoked to get a few sets.    Couldnt decide what colour to put on, so went classic.  Man, these things slide...  It's like they're full of wax.  Amazing. They're basically Schmitt Stix Type II Rails, which were my favorite back in the day.

The board feels amazing, super crisp and the shape rules.  Really similar to my Tired board I retired.  I always wanted a New Deal back in the day, but they were too hard to get in suburban Australia.

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1- this is a phenomenal grip job

2- did Polar put out a 9" pop w/o wheel wells in this drop?

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How do you like the 169s on a board over 10 in? I’ve been trying to figure out what size trucks to get for a 9.5-10.5 in board

I just ordered the new Ace AF1 77, which is 9.5” for a 10” board (at the widest point). Indy 169’s are a bit small at 9.125”. Indy 215’s are 10” but it might be too big and look like a Hot Rod if the shape tapers a bit.

[FrozenIndustries]

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Got this New Deal Templeton Reissue - Resin 7
10.125 x 31.9
Wheelbase 14.5
Indy 169s with a cracked pivot cup
Spitfire 56mm 97a Classics
Welcome / Professor Schmitt 'Candy Bar' Rails

Been after the Candy Bars for years, stoked to get a few sets.    Couldnt decide what colour to put on, so went classic.  Man, these things slide...  It's like they're full of wax.  Amazing. They're basically Schmitt Stix Type II Rails, which were my favorite back in the day.

The board feels amazing, super crisp and the shape rules.  Really similar to my Tired board I retired.  I always wanted a New Deal back in the day, but they were too hard to get in suburban Australia.

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1- this is a phenomenal grip job

2- did Polar put out a 9" pop w/o wheel wells in this drop?

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How do you like the 169s on a board over 10 in? I’ve been trying to figure out what size trucks to get for a 9.5-10.5 in board

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I just ordered the new Ace AF1 77, which is 9.5” for a 10” board (at the widest point). Indy 169’s are a bit small at 9.125”. Indy 215’s are 10” but it might be too big and look like a Hot Rod if the shape tapers a bit.

The 77s are sweet. I got them for a 9.75" Scram, but busted them out early and put them on my 9.18" Cardiel.

The 9.5" feels nice and versatile, and with the faced hangers I am running them with no washers inside. For a wider board, you could put the washers inside (Ace washers are an even 1mm thick) to push things out.

[Sonny Paluso]

Black Label 10.something 15.5wb
Chopped 215s down to about 172s
Swiss
Spit 60mm
Swiss
Modus 1/8 riser
State Pacifica (ripped that hard ass layer out separating sole and insole, doesn't appear to have a midsole. Added lunarlon insole)

[animalflesh]

Dig the modification and the surfy color scheme

[Plan9Customs]

Went on a little shopping spree this weekend and this 9.75" Scram is one of the things I picked up:



Looks pretty wild.

Always glad to see more Scram decks. You should really set it up. You won’t regret it.

[Esmith5488]

My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

[FrozenIndustries]

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Went on a little shopping spree this weekend and this 9.75" Scram is one of the things I picked up:



Looks pretty wild.

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Always glad to see more Scram decks. You should really set it up. You won’t regret it.

Will be my next whip for sure. It will be the biggest board I've ever skated.

Dig the modification and the surfy color scheme

Ditto. @Sonny Paluso not going to lie I bookmarked the first pic you posted of the modded 215s and when I picked up my AF1 77s they were the partial inspiration.

My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

Pretty much a perfect setup. They got one of those Grossos in at Zembo the other day and it sold pretty much immediately. Hoping they become slightly less scarce so I can get one.

[Esmith5488]

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Went on a little shopping spree this weekend and this 9.75" Scram is one of the things I picked up:



Looks pretty wild.

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Always glad to see more Scram decks. You should really set it up. You won’t regret it.

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Will be my next whip for sure. It will be the biggest board I've ever skated.

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Ditto. @Sonny Paluso not going to lie I bookmarked the first pic you posted of the modded 215s and when I picked up my AF1 77s they were the partial inspiration.
Dig the modification and the surfy color scheme

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My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

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Pretty much a perfect setup. They got one of those Grossos in at Zembo the other day and it sold pretty much immediately. Hoping they become slightly less scarce so I can get one.

I actually got lucky and found it via google search at insanity board shop. They had three at the time and really wanted to give the shape a shot.

[Frank and Fred]

My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

That looks like a good time. Double wheelbase option on that?

[Esmith5488]

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My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

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That looks like a good time. Double wheelbase option on that?

Yup, I went with 14.75 but the other option was 15.25

[PhantomBased]

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Got this New Deal Templeton Reissue - Resin 7
10.125 x 31.9
Wheelbase 14.5
Indy 169s with a cracked pivot cup
Spitfire 56mm 97a Classics
Welcome / Professor Schmitt 'Candy Bar' Rails

Been after the Candy Bars for years, stoked to get a few sets.    Couldnt decide what colour to put on, so went classic.  Man, these things slide...  It's like they're full of wax.  Amazing. They're basically Schmitt Stix Type II Rails, which were my favorite back in the day.

The board feels amazing, super crisp and the shape rules.  Really similar to my Tired board I retired.  I always wanted a New Deal back in the day, but they were too hard to get in suburban Australia.

[close]

1- this is a phenomenal grip job

2- did Polar put out a 9" pop w/o wheel wells in this drop?

[close]

How do you like the 169s on a board over 10 in? I’ve been trying to figure out what size trucks to get for a 9.5-10.5 in board

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I just ordered the new Ace AF1 77, which is 9.5” for a 10” board (at the widest point). Indy 169’s are a bit small at 9.125”. Indy 215’s are 10” but it might be too big and look like a Hot Rod if the shape tapers a bit.

Lol I def don’t need a hot rod heavy af set up. Thanks man let us know how those aces are I’ve been dying to get my hands on some

[shpongle]

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My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

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That looks like a good time. Double wheelbase option on that?

how do you like the 56mm 97a spits? i was thinking about trying the 97a's. are they pretty similar to 99's?

[jay_nev]

@shpongle a lot of reviews and discussed many times, check formula four thread. They’re great. Highly recommended for outdoors and crust, even some have said for dusty parks.

@Esmith5488 that’s a great rig. No risers? Curious to see what you think of the set up

[Esmith5488]

@shpongle a lot of reviews and discussed many times, check formula four thread. They’re great. Highly recommended for outdoors and crust, even some have said for dusty parks.

@Esmith5488 that’s a great rig. No risers? Curious to see what you think of the set up

@shpongle ive only rolled around for a few mins but can feel they are softer but I didn’t feel like they would hold me back for anything

@jay_nev I was on the fence about risers but 56 already makes it higher than I like, these trucks have a deep turn and I’ve already gotten plenty of wheel bite but I suspect it will settle out once the trucks get broken in and are a little tighter

[Plan9Customs]

My first time dipping my toes in the 9+ pool.
9.25 grosso
Ace 66 AF1
97a classics 56mm

And waiting on a set of candy bars to come on Monday

Damn that’s nice.

[Fhk]

My love.
 
Edit: I forgot the stats

Polar 9" Alv
Ace 55 classics
56mm 97a full conical
Orchard hardware
1/8 ace risers
Bones Swiss
Jessup

[Freelancevagrant]

Figure I should cross post this

Black Label Jake Reuter 9” egg white dip
Ace 55 classics with the red baseplate
Spitfire f4 tablets 52mm 99a
Bones big balls
Royal 7/8th Allen
Jessup

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

Posted this on the cruiser thread but I guess it also belongs here:

Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  )



Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!

@PhantomBased the 77’s feel amazing. I tried to go stock tightness but I’m on big soft wheels with thin risers so it was wheelbite time, but actually after half a turn on each truck they felt great! Bushing are pretty mush broken in from the get go. Real surfy feeling, great carving... I was trying to slappy feeble this crusty slappy block and it was giving me a hard time but I think it was more lack of wax then the trucks themselves. 50-50’ing the long ledge at the park with metal copping felt really good and smooth.
First impressions is that those are quality trucks!

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

That’s one sexy setup @Sk.A.T.A.N
Looks like a tonne of fun!

[slappy50]

anyone skated a welcome gaia shape? it looks like its still got a pretty good nose, but i'm curious how it is for basic stuff, mostly. thinking id put af1 66s and some wide wheels on it too.

[Prostate Exam]

Posted this on the cruiser thread but I guess it also belongs here:

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Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  )



Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!

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@PhantomBased the 77’s feel amazing. I tried to go stock tightness but I’m on big soft wheels with thin risers so it was wheelbite time, but actually after half a turn on each truck they felt great! Bushing are pretty mush broken in from the get go. Real surfy feeling, great carving... I was trying to slappy feeble this crusty slappy block and it was giving me a hard time but I think it was more lack of wax then the trucks themselves. 50-50’ing the long ledge at the park with metal copping felt really good and smooth.
First impressions is that those are quality trucks!

Oh looks very nice! I am really looking forward to getting some 77s myself! I hope they wont stick out too much on my 9.75s / 10s

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

That’s one sexy setup @Sk.A.T.A.N
Looks like a tonne of fun!

It is Fun! Such a Boat, not used to so much board space... biggest I had before was a Polar P9. 

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Oh looks very nice! I am really looking forward to getting some 77s myself! I hope they wont stick out too much on my 9.75s / 10s

Thanks man, they don't stick out much, just a bit on the back truck cause the deck shape tapers down, but on the front you dont really see the wheels. Tbh I think its the perfect balance for that 9.5 to 10inch deck range. My friend only rides SC Winkowski's decks with 169 indy's and you get a bit of that carpet feeling which you don't have on this.

[Fhk]

Posted this on the cruiser thread but I guess it also belongs here:

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Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  )



Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!

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@PhantomBased the 77’s feel amazing. I tried to go stock tightness but I’m on big soft wheels with thin risers so it was wheelbite time, but actually after half a turn on each truck they felt great! Bushing are pretty mush broken in from the get go. Real surfy feeling, great carving... I was trying to slappy feeble this crusty slappy block and it was giving me a hard time but I think it was more lack of wax then the trucks themselves. 50-50’ing the long ledge at the park with metal copping felt really good and smooth.
First impressions is that those are quality trucks!

That's wicked nice!

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

@Sk.A.T.A.N wait till you get used to skating it and anything below 8.75 feels like a twig

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

That's wicked nice!

Thanks man! 

@Sk.A.T.A.N wait till you get used to skating it and anything below 8.75 feels like a twig

I had both my boards with me, 30 mins after skating the Big Boy my normal set-up (8.25) looked and felt like a 7.5 
I can see the appeal of skating the big boards, but I'm not that big of dude (5'10) and I still like to flip my board and do some ledge skating... Once I get to 30 maybe I'll consider to sizing up ahah