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

[animalflesh]

They’ll be fine, no hotrod

Back Truck is I think 8.75 from memory

[FrozenIndustries]

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You guys got any general tips to wield 9" popsicle?

I've been on my 9" since february, its super comfy everything except that I struggle with learning flip tricks and tech:ier stuff.

Im a big boy so the size fits perfectly but when I flip the trucks into my legs Im dying inside cuz its so hefty.  Is there anymore to it than jumping higher?

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Wheelbase. This won't help with your current deck but if you can find a wide board with a tiny wheelbase its way easier to get tech. Also small wheels.

This. Girl loveseat/couch. Flips so easily. I was intimidated by the short WB because of my height but I've had no issues.

[Kevve]

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You guys got any general tips to wield 9" popsicle?

I've been on my 9" since february, its super comfy everything except that I struggle with learning flip tricks and tech:ier stuff.

Im a big boy so the size fits perfectly but when I flip the trucks into my legs Im dying inside cuz its so hefty.  Is there anymore to it than jumping higher?

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Wheelbase. This won't help with your current deck but if you can find a wide board with a tiny wheelbase its way easier to get tech. Also small wheels.

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This. Girl loveseat/couch. Flips so easily. I was intimidated by the short WB because of my height but I've had no issues.

Thanks guys, smaller wheels are on my list for next season! But I was thinking riding wise, im very happy with my current polar shape & wb.

[beandemon]

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You guys got any general tips to wield 9" popsicle?

I've been on my 9" since february, its super comfy everything except that I struggle with learning flip tricks and tech:ier stuff.

Im a big boy so the size fits perfectly but when I flip the trucks into my legs Im dying inside cuz its so hefty.  Is there anymore to it than jumping higher?

[close]

Wheelbase. This won't help with your current deck but if you can find a wide board with a tiny wheelbase its way easier to get tech. Also small wheels.

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This. Girl loveseat/couch. Flips so easily. I was intimidated by the short WB because of my height but I've had no issues.

WB/ overall length. I just retired a 9” pop that was 33”+. Flirting with a longboard. I’m not tech at all, but even fs rocks were hard on that thing, and some small shit was just unskateable.

[Nth syd bear]

PJ ladd one off 9' popsicle

9 x 32.25 x 14.2 wb

https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/products/plan-b-pj-ladd-one-offs-9-0-skateboard-deck?_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIldrTDJHQiIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ3YXJlc2RvdWdsYXNAZ21haWwuY29tIn0%3D

Saw this and thought of this thread.. 

[listentoaheartbeat]

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You guys got any general tips to wield 9" popsicle?

I've been on my 9" since february, its super comfy everything except that I struggle with learning flip tricks and tech:ier stuff.

Im a big boy so the size fits perfectly but when I flip the trucks into my legs Im dying inside cuz its so hefty.  Is there anymore to it than jumping higher?

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Wheelbase. This won't help with your current deck but if you can find a wide board with a tiny wheelbase its way easier to get tech. Also small wheels.

Always loved the Jart 9" popsicles, which are 32,34" with a 14,2" wheelbase. Just ordered a random 9.25" popsicle from a shop without checking for wheelbase, turns out it’s 15.31". Bummer.

[Mbrimson88]

PJ ladd one off 9' popsicle

9 x 32.25 x 14.2 wb

https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/products/plan-b-pj-ladd-one-offs-9-0-skateboard-deck?_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIldrTDJHQiIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ3YXJlc2RvdWdsYXNAZ21haWwuY29tIn0%3D

Saw this and thought of this thread..

Yeah I got the email too, saw it and wondered if they had a typo as that length and wheelbase is usually more on an 8, not a 9, but as said, HLC (Jart) makes that size and that is where Plan B come from nowdays.

[munchbox]

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You guys got any general tips to wield 9" popsicle?

I've been on my 9" since february, its super comfy everything except that I struggle with learning flip tricks and tech:ier stuff.

Im a big boy so the size fits perfectly but when I flip the trucks into my legs Im dying inside cuz its so hefty.  Is there anymore to it than jumping higher?

[close]

Wheelbase. This won't help with your current deck but if you can find a wide board with a tiny wheelbase its way easier to get tech. Also small wheels.

[close]

This. Girl loveseat/couch. Flips so easily. I was intimidated by the short WB because of my height but I've had no issues.

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WB/ overall length. I just retired a 9” pop that was 33”+. Flirting with a longboard. I’m not tech at all, but even fs rocks were hard on that thing, and some small shit was just unskateable.

magic carpet setups have always felt good for flips.
8.75 axles are my limit for bigger boards but would go as low as 8.5 with wider wheels ideally.

hollow/titanium trucks every time

[slappy50]

im ready for summer - hyped to skate this polar, it's my first ever and the shape is really nice thus far. love the 66s on this deck too, the turn is really nice with the wheelbase as well
the welcome is a cruiser for zipping round town

polar dane brady (wheel wells) 9.0, 14.5 wheelbase
ace af1 66s slightly looser than stock up front, stock back truck
spitfire radials that were once 55mm but are in the 40s now
swiss 6
jessup

welcome 9.25 golem shape pretty much 15 wheelbase, measures to like 14.9
ace 55 classics, wobbly af up front with a busted pivot cup, stock in the back. 1/8 riser
oj mini super juice
zealous
jessup


i gotta say that smaller wheels on a big popsicle definitely makes life a lot easier for popping it, it just makes the whole thing a little bit less hefty. its working well so far on this polar, as well as the wheelbase, being a nice inbetween for transition and street, feeling long enough to be stable but short enough to still pop decently if i'm feeling adventurous. 

[listentoaheartbeat]

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PJ ladd one off 9' popsicle

9 x 32.25 x 14.2 wb

https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/products/plan-b-pj-ladd-one-offs-9-0-skateboard-deck?_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIldrTDJHQiIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ3YXJlc2RvdWdsYXNAZ21haWwuY29tIn0%3D

Saw this and thought of this thread..

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Yeah I got the email too, saw it and wondered if they had a typo as that length and wheelbase is usually more on an 8, not a 9, but as said, HLC (Jart) makes that size and that is where Plan B come from nowdays.

The HLC 9" popsicle is solid. I really want a shape like that in 9.5", preferably with a deeper concave. In my mind, it would be the perfect street deck for someone like me (with very large feet). All the 9+" popsicles I was able to hunt down or was pointed at from this thread are 33" or longer.

[pops]

Thinking about trying the Polar 1991 shape that is 9.25", should I up my trucks from Ace af1 55s to 66 or am I good with 55s?

[Sonny Paluso]

Habitat 9.75
Venture 6.1
Swiss
Spitfire F4 60mm
Modus 1/8 riser

[slappy50]

Thinking about trying the Polar 1991 shape that is 9.25", should I up my trucks from Ace af1 55s to 66 or am I good with 55s?

i'd say go up to 66s assuming you can afford it, itll be a much more stable ride and easier to get into grinds with. you could probably pull it off with super wide wheels but i dont think it would be super pleasant to ride. i have af1 66s rn and i gotta say theyre great trucks yo

[pops]

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Thinking about trying the Polar 1991 shape that is 9.25", should I up my trucks from Ace af1 55s to 66 or am I good with 55s?

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i'd say go up to 66s assuming you can afford it, itll be a much more stable ride and easier to get into grinds with. you could probably pull it off with super wide wheels but i dont think it would be super pleasant to ride. i have af1 66s rn and i gotta say theyre great trucks yo

Thanks, time to get some 66s then. I was eyeing the Boserio 1991 and some list it as 14,375wb, some say it’s 14,5. 

[jay_nev]

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Thinking about trying the Polar 1991 shape that is 9.25", should I up my trucks from Ace af1 55s to 66 or am I good with 55s?

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i'd say go up to 66s assuming you can afford it, itll be a much more stable ride and easier to get into grinds with. you could probably pull it off with super wide wheels but i dont think it would be super pleasant to ride. i have af1 66s rn and i gotta say theyre great trucks yo

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Thanks, time to get some 66s then. I was eyeing the Boserio 1991 and some list it as 14,375wb, some say it’s 14,5. 

yeah splitting hairs, I forgot what I measured it as. 8.75” trucks for well on that too, it tapers in the rear

[jay_nev]

Habitat 9.75
Venture 6.1
Swiss
Spitfire F4 60mm
Modus 1/8 riser

habitat makes a 9.75”? Rebranded Dane 1 copy much

[Sonny Paluso]

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Habitat 9.75
Venture 6.1
Swiss
Spitfire F4 60mm
Modus 1/8 riser

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habitat makes a 9.75”? Rebranded Dane 1 copy much

It's pretty old. Out of my trunk stash. Not sure about the Dane (know that is short). This one is 32.125 long with about 14.38wb (cloth tape measured flat against top)

[Freelancevagrant]

Figured I’d crosspost from the setup thread

Darkroom 9.125 Mousetrap
Ace 55 classics with the red baseplate
Spitfire f4 tablets 52mm 99a
Bones big balls
Royal 7/8th Allen
Mob

[animalflesh]

Looks so good dude

[slappy50]

Figured I’d crosspost from the setup thread

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Darkroom 9.125 Mousetrap
Ace 55 classics with the red baseplate
Spitfire f4 tablets 52mm 99a
Bones big balls
Royal 7/8th Allen
Mob

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sexy af bro, love the red baseplates

[Grip Jobs]

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Figured I’d crosspost from the setup thread

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Darkroom 9.125 Mousetrap
Ace 55 classics with the red baseplate
Spitfire f4 tablets 52mm 99a
Bones big balls
Royal 7/8th Allen
Mob

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sexy af bro, love the red baseplates

Red baseplates are so sick!! Glad Indy brought those back

[2pushSetUp]

Decided it was time to swap over. Thought I'd give the mids a proper go this time round.



Dane1
Indy mids
Spitfire 52mm Conicals
Reds

[white guy in a durag]

I absolutely did not get a long with my Dane 1, but every time someone posts a pic of one in this thread I immediately want to give them a second chance.

[doomstation55]

Pretty close to an Xmas complete except bearings/hardware.

Heroin Bigger Egg (10”)
Ace AF 77
Spit F4 Classic 53mm
Reds
Jessup

[MadeYouLook]

My 9.25” couch shape was feeling pretty tired so I set up a brand new 8” popsicle. Felt absolutely terrible. Went home and switched back to the couch shape.

[listentoaheartbeat]

Pretty close to an Xmas complete except bearings/hardware.

Heroin Bigger Egg (10”)
Ace AF 77
Spit F4 Classic 53mm
Reds
Jessup

Fuck yeah, that's the deck I saw someone skate with 215 Indys and small wheels a while ago, looked like fun. Definitely on my list of things to try setup-wise.

[Freelancevagrant]

Pretty close to an Xmas complete except bearings/hardware.

Heroin Bigger Egg (10”)
Ace AF 77
Spit F4 Classic 53mm
Reds
Jessup

Love the grip

[beandemon]

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Pretty close to an Xmas complete except bearings/hardware.

Heroin Bigger Egg (10”)
Ace AF 77
Spit F4 Classic 53mm
Reds
Jessup

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Fuck yeah, that's the deck I saw someone skate with 215 Indys and small wheels a while ago, looked like fun. Definitely on my list of things to try setup-wise.

That egg’s eff’n sick. Like the nod to the crack theme in the grip.

Re: wiiiiiide trucks and smaaaalll wheels -Can be fun to try.  I had a big deckcrafters set up with tracker 184s and tried some tiny (well <50mm) worn down spits a buddy had. One session on a mini was enough, though.  Didn’t feel like I could trust the lock-in and felt every seem and screw head.

[listentoaheartbeat]

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Pretty close to an Xmas complete except bearings/hardware.

Heroin Bigger Egg (10”)
Ace AF 77
Spit F4 Classic 53mm
Reds
Jessup

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Fuck yeah, that's the deck I saw someone skate with 215 Indys and small wheels a while ago, looked like fun. Definitely on my list of things to try setup-wise.

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That egg’s eff’n sick. Like the nod to the crack theme in the grip.

Re: wiiiiiide trucks and smaaaalll wheels -Can be fun to try.  I had a big deckcrafters set up with tracker 184s and tried some tiny (well <50mm) worn down spits a buddy had. One session on a mini was enough, though.  Didn’t feel like I could trust the lock-in and felt every seem and screw head.

Yeah, I just went from 54mm Tablets that were around 51-52mm in the end to 56mm Conical Full and love it. As you say, too much stuff to worry about with small wheels. Next few weeks I’ll be on a mission to get flip tricks with my big board, if that works out I’ll scratch any plans to move back to a smaller and lighter setup.

Meanwhile I asked about the 10" egg shape on Heroin’s Insta and they say it’s coming back next month with a new graphic!

[doomstation55]

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Pretty close to an Xmas complete except bearings/hardware.

Heroin Bigger Egg (10”)
Ace AF 77
Spit F4 Classic 53mm
Reds
Jessup

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Fuck yeah, that's the deck I saw someone skate with 215 Indys and small wheels a while ago, looked like fun. Definitely on my list of things to try setup-wise.

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That egg’s eff’n sick. Like the nod to the crack theme in the grip.

Re: wiiiiiide trucks and smaaaalll wheels -Can be fun to try.  I had a big deckcrafters set up with tracker 184s and tried some tiny (well <50mm) worn down spits a buddy had. One session on a mini was enough, though.  Didn’t feel like I could trust the lock-in and felt every seem and screw head.

Yeah 53 is the smallest I’ve rode in many years, but I got those wheels for free so figured I’d give this a shot. Have some conical full 56 and OG classic 55s in my quiver, so if I hate them I’ll switch em out. We’ll see.