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

[TastyBurrito]

Re-uploaded a new photo as I hate my carpet

Birthday set-up. Can't ride until my ankle is fully healed.



Heroin 10.1" Eye baller
Indy 169
58 OJ Mini Combo 101a
Bronson Ceramics
Dooks 1/4" risers
Mob
Shorty's Bolts

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out with the old, in with the new.
its a shame i coulnt skate the last 2 months due to an injury, would've liked to get some more sessions on the Siamese. but i can't sit on the Craig Questions any longer. i've skated the 10" Big Guy shape before and that one was so good. the new 9.5 shape is a slimmed down version of the Big Guy, can barely see the diffrence, its a bit slimmer in the middle, wheelbase is the same, tail is the same and the nose is a little shorter. i'm sure im going to like this one.

[djoekr]

out with the old, in with the new.
its a shame i coulnt skate the last 2 months due to an injury, would've liked to get some more sessions on the Siamese. but i can't sit on the Craig Questions any longer. i've skated the 10" Big Guy shape before and that one was so good. the new 9.5 shape is a slimmed down version of the Big Guy, can barely see the diffrence, its a bit slimmer in the middle, wheelbase is the same, tail is the same and the nose is a little shorter. i'm sure im going to like this one.

That Craig Questions deck is an absolute beauty, hope you enjoy it. Those first sessions after healing from an injury are the best ones as well. I've broken my ankle skating before and those 10 weeks of recovery felt like an eternity.

[fakiefs180]

Longtime lurker, first time poster. I've got 2 big boys in the rotation.

Left Board: Basically Christmas Complete for my birthday. Just rolled around on it so far but I'm planning on it being my curb board.

10" Heroin Dead Dave Mutant Shape
Indy 215 with Bones Hard, flat washer on top and bottom
60mm NFG V Shape 95a
Mix of Mob Black and Clear Grip
Bronson G2 Bearings
1/4" Indy Risers
1 1/4" Shorty's Allen Bolts
Santa Cruz Pink Rails

Right Board: My "normal" popsicle set up. Second time trying this board, felt too long and hard to pop but the switch from Thunder 161 to Indy 159 made a huge difference. Mostly skating flat, ledges, banks and trying to learn transition on this board.

9" Anti Hero Orange Eagle
159 Indy Hollow Hanger/Mid Baseplate, Bones Hard Flat washer on top only
58 Spitfire Conical Full 97a
Mix of Mob Black and Clear
Bronson G2 Bearings
1/8" Bones Risers
1 1/4" Shorty's Allen Bolts

Lurking Shoes and Gear has given me plenty of madness but has also helped me dial in my set ups. Stopped skating for 5 years and got back into 2 years ago. I'm a bigger guy at 6'3 and 210 lbs and I love that there's plenty of options in the 9"+ deck and 95-97a wheels category nowadays. My local park is slippery as hell and roads/sidewalks around here are pretty rough. Hope this hasn't been too long winded of a first post haha.

Did you drill the back truck back on the orange eagle? And if so, why? I don't want to diss you, I am just curious to know. Both setups look really fun.

[yourbreakfsat]

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Longtime lurker, first time poster. I've got 2 big boys in the rotation.

Left Board: Basically Christmas Complete for my birthday. Just rolled around on it so far but I'm planning on it being my curb board.

10" Heroin Dead Dave Mutant Shape
Indy 215 with Bones Hard, flat washer on top and bottom
60mm NFG V Shape 95a
Mix of Mob Black and Clear Grip
Bronson G2 Bearings
1/4" Indy Risers
1 1/4" Shorty's Allen Bolts
Santa Cruz Pink Rails

Right Board: My "normal" popsicle set up. Second time trying this board, felt too long and hard to pop but the switch from Thunder 161 to Indy 159 made a huge difference. Mostly skating flat, ledges, banks and trying to learn transition on this board.

9" Anti Hero Orange Eagle
159 Indy Hollow Hanger/Mid Baseplate, Bones Hard Flat washer on top only
58 Spitfire Conical Full 97a
Mix of Mob Black and Clear
Bronson G2 Bearings
1/8" Bones Risers
1 1/4" Shorty's Allen Bolts

Lurking Shoes and Gear has given me plenty of madness but has also helped me dial in my set ups. Stopped skating for 5 years and got back into 2 years ago. I'm a bigger guy at 6'3 and 210 lbs and I love that there's plenty of options in the 9"+ deck and 95-97a wheels category nowadays. My local park is slippery as hell and roads/sidewalks around here are pretty rough. Hope this hasn't been too long winded of a first post haha.

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Did you drill the back truck back on the orange eagle? And if so, why? I don't want to diss you, I am just curious to know. Both setups look really fun.

I'd assume it's to increase wheelbase and to increase leverage by filling in the space between the truck and tail.

[Woodshop]

Those orange eagles do have long tails, especially when compared to some other boards of smaller sizes.

[Woodshop]

I just saw this post with Uma decks for Roman going pro.

Always good to see board dimensions listed too.

[Painted Baby]

^That's a nice shape and I'm really glad that brands are putting out shaped boards with smaller wheelbases these days

[Woodshop]

^That's a nice shape and I'm really glad that brands are putting out shaped boards with smaller wheelbases these days

Interesting that the other boards have the more normal length and wheelbases, but the shaped board is shorter, which might make it more fun for those who want that sort of thing.

I went looking for the top to see the shape better and found a good one of it.


I can see the BBS hologram sticker on the top of these boards (over the back truck bolts) so it would be interesting to see if they are the same everywhere.

As per the previous post, the site also has all dimensions of these decks, which is always nice.

UMA PUNCH AND RUN ROMAN 9.25"
First Edition Roman Pabich pro model
Art by Nathaniel Russell

Custom "ROME" Shape

9.25" x 32" / 14.25" WB


https://www.uma-landsleds.com/collections/boards/products/uma-punch-and-run-roman-9-25

[Painted Baby]

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^That's a nice shape and I'm really glad that brands are putting out shaped boards with smaller wheelbases these days

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Interesting that the other boards have the more normal length and wheelbases, but the shaped board is shorter, which might make it more fun for those who want that sort of thing.

I went looking for the top to see the shape better and found a good one of it.


I can see the BBS hologram sticker on the top of these boards (over the back truck bolts) so it would be interesting to see if they are the same everywhere.

As per the previous post, the site also has all dimensions of these decks, which is always nice.

UMA PUNCH AND RUN ROMAN 9.25"
First Edition Roman Pabich pro model
Art by Nathaniel Russell

Custom "ROME" Shape

9.25" x 32" / 14.25" WB


https://www.uma-landsleds.com/collections/boards/products/uma-punch-and-run-roman-9-25

Same dims as the 1992 without the bobo squared nose. I'm into it

[minilogoflow]

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Longtime lurker, first time poster. I've got 2 big boys in the rotation.

Left Board: Basically Christmas Complete for my birthday. Just rolled around on it so far but I'm planning on it being my curb board.

10" Heroin Dead Dave Mutant Shape
Indy 215 with Bones Hard, flat washer on top and bottom
60mm NFG V Shape 95a
Mix of Mob Black and Clear Grip
Bronson G2 Bearings
1/4" Indy Risers
1 1/4" Shorty's Allen Bolts
Santa Cruz Pink Rails

Right Board: My "normal" popsicle set up. Second time trying this board, felt too long and hard to pop but the switch from Thunder 161 to Indy 159 made a huge difference. Mostly skating flat, ledges, banks and trying to learn transition on this board.

9" Anti Hero Orange Eagle
159 Indy Hollow Hanger/Mid Baseplate, Bones Hard Flat washer on top only
58 Spitfire Conical Full 97a
Mix of Mob Black and Clear
Bronson G2 Bearings
1/8" Bones Risers
1 1/4" Shorty's Allen Bolts

Lurking Shoes and Gear has given me plenty of madness but has also helped me dial in my set ups. Stopped skating for 5 years and got back into 2 years ago. I'm a bigger guy at 6'3 and 210 lbs and I love that there's plenty of options in the 9"+ deck and 95-97a wheels category nowadays. My local park is slippery as hell and roads/sidewalks around here are pretty rough. Hope this hasn't been too long winded of a first post haha.

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Did you drill the back truck back on the orange eagle? And if so, why? I don't want to diss you, I am just curious to know. Both setups look really fun.

Thanks man they really are fun. It's no diss, it definitely looks weird. The board is set up with the stock holes, I tried shortening the wheelbase because the 15" wheelbase was too long but 1 hole came out off center. 15" WB + 161's I had on before was way too much wheelbase but the indy's have really made this board a lot more manageable. Hoping to snag one of the Polar 9" that's a lot shorter than the orange eagle.

[fakiefs180]

Those orange eagles do have long tails, especially when compared to some other boards of smaller sizes.

And here I am thinking, longer tails help with easier pop.
I mean this in the skateboard context of course ^^

[Woodshop]

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Those orange eagles do have long tails, especially when compared to some other boards of smaller sizes.

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And here I am thinking, longer tails help with easier pop.
I mean this in the skateboard context of course ^^

Ha yes!!

But really, I always find if a tail is shorter than what I am used to, it throws everything off, but if it is longer, it is way less of an issue and easier to skate.

Might just be me though, but I would take a board with a 6.75" every time over a 6.5" tail.

[EvenStevieNicks]

Polar 9"
Indy 169 Ti
54mm F4's



Trying to find a happy medium between "normal" sized setups I used to ride and crazy 10" setups I've been riding and I'm hoping this does the trick.

Shape is really good with a nice long nose and tail

I really back those 9" Polar pops! Great setup.

[listentoaheartbeat]

Polar 9"
Indy 169 Ti
54mm F4's



Trying to find a happy medium between "normal" sized setups I used to ride and crazy 10" setups I've been riding and I'm hoping this does the trick.

Shape is really good with a nice long nose and tail

Nice!! How's the concave on this one?

[BMCsteve]

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Polar 9"
Indy 169 Ti
54mm F4's



Trying to find a happy medium between "normal" sized setups I used to ride and crazy 10" setups I've been riding and I'm hoping this does the trick.

Shape is really good with a nice long nose and tail

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Nice!! How's the concave on this one?

It’s the standard medium polar concave but feels slightly more mellow due to the width (I’ve only skated 8.5 polar pops previously).  The nose and tail are interesting because there is a lot of kick.  Not due to it being steep but more so because they’re so long. 

[fakiefs180]

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Those orange eagles do have long tails, especially when compared to some other boards of smaller sizes.

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And here I am thinking, longer tails help with easier pop.
I mean this in the skateboard context of course ^^

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Ha yes!!

But really, I always find if a tail is shorter than what I am used to, it throws everything off, but if it is longer, it is way less of an issue and easier to skate.

Might just be me though, but I would take a board with a 6.75" every time over a 6.5" tail.

Exactly this.

[con_hielo]

Hi guys!

Anyone know where I could find this scram whale II board? Thx!

[144p]

That's gonna be tough, been a few months at least since scram dropped any of those and they sold real quick.

[animalflesh]

Yeah unfortunately I don’t think it’ll happen and if it did it would just be a random ebay reseller

[Plan9Customs]

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Anyone know the dims on this? I know it’s 9 1/2” and  about a 14.25 wb but they don’t have anything on the site other than width.

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I just happened on their Instagram and it looks like a lot of others wanted the info too.

“Shrooms” specs: 9.5 x 31.5 | 14.25 WB

Thanks. Unfortunately under 32 is to short for me. Starting to eye that Uma Roman shaped now…

Hi guys!

Anyone know where I could find this scram whale II board? Thx!

I’m going to agree with Dave and Thom. That’s going to be a hard find. If you ever see a shaped Scram you like grab it while you can, they don’t really sit around long.

[144p]

I ordered one of those uma roman decks, hoping its like the ba or polar 1992.
I got a dressen slick and it sat for a few weeks and warped already, pretty bummed.

[shpongle]

Hi guys!

Anyone know where I could find this scram whale II board? Thx!

ive got this one in shrink but dont really want to sell it unless it goes for a good price

[TastyBurrito]

I’m going to agree with Dave and Thom. That’s going to be a hard find. If you ever see a shaped Scram you like grab it while you can, they don’t really sit around long.

Someone better jump on this then: https://www.calsk8.com/shop-skateboards/p/bomber-blue-100-deck-by-scram-skateboards?rq=scram

[Painted Baby]

I ordered one of those uma roman decks, hoping its like the ba or polar 1992.
I got a dressen slick and it sat for a few weeks and warped already, pretty bummed.

Did you get a Roman for the shop? I was gonna order one but I figured I'd wait to see if you guys got it in

[Srt32srt]

    Originally the indy 169 had a 9.5 inch axle and the 159 had the 9 inch.  Now the 169s indy produces are only 9 inches wide.  215's are fuckin useless so if you want a wide truck the biggest is the 9 which is wack for a full sized 10 inch board.  ACE 66's are 9.5 but they bend.  Indy if you're out there make a real 169 thank you.

ace 66s are 9.3" axle and indy 169s are 9.125" closer to 9.25" than 9" and i agree the Indy 215s are useless because you have to have a board that is bigger than 10" if you dont want any axle poke.

[yourbreakfsat]

Rewatched too many Love Letters and 80s skate videos and decided to go back to small nose big tail with 169s. Turning my big nose small tail board into a cruiser.





Left:
- Zmorgf Spade 9.5" x 32.5" with 14 - 14.5" adjustable wheelbase
- Thunder 161 Hollow Lights with Thunder 90a white aftermarket bushings
- Powell Peralta 56mm 85a G-Slides (caliper says they're actually 55mm)
- Bronson G3s with spacers
- Real Thunder Wooden Riser Pads 1/8"
- 1" hardware
- MOB

Right:
- Zmorgf Landboat II 9.6" with 14 - 14.5" adjustable wheelbase (Landboat shape that I scaled down a bit). I forgot the length
- USA Indy 169s with aftermarket Indy 92a conical blue bushings
- Powerflex 56mm 83b/55d Gumball wheels (Dual duormeter. Urethane is 83b while the core is 55d. Caliper says they're actually 55.5mm)
- Bones Swiss with spacers
- MOB
- 1" Diamond hardware

Haven't skated without rails in forever. These Powerflex wheels should be interesting to ride, although they are skinnier than I thought they'd be.

[con_hielo]

That's gonna be tough, been a few months at least since scram dropped any of those and they sold real quick.

Yeah unfortunately I don’t think it’ll happen and if it did it would just be a random ebay reseller

Yeah I tried everywhere ahah. The only ones I've saw was on Slap! Took a chance that maybe someone would have one to sell here $_ $ Thanks still!

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Hi guys!

Anyone know where I could find this scram whale II board? Thx!

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ive got this one in shrink but dont really want to sell it unless it goes for a good price

Oh! No problem at all G, if I was you I would keep it ahah /

[animalflesh]

The new scram shapes are hot maybe grab one of those

[con_hielo]

The new scram shapes are hot maybe grab one of those

Yeah the new ones are really dope!! But minutes after Scram shared a insta story showing 35th Ave. and BlackMarketSkates having some, they were gone ahah. Gonna keep looking for those and ask my local(i'm from Canada) about the possibility/availability of those earth skiis.