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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3990 on: October 13, 2021, 01:33:46 PM »
Broke the couch shape so set up this uma Roman
9.25 x 31.75 14.25 wb
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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3991 on: October 13, 2021, 01:57:17 PM »
Broke the couch shape so set up this uma Roman
9.25 x 31.75 14.25 wb
Indy 159 hollow w/low kingpins and dlx 94a bushings
Spitfire 53mm 99a og classic
Quantum bearings
Lil jawn rails
Bender Allen hardware
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great setup
how steep are the kicks?
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« Reply #3992 on: October 13, 2021, 02:11:55 PM »
It feels kind of steep, similar to polar. This is a lot like the 1992 but with a longer tail.

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3993 on: October 14, 2021, 05:48:22 AM »
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Does anyone have any recommendations for decks to use with 215’s? Ideally, with a 14”-14.25 wheelbase. I’d get a heroin 10” egg, but can’t find one for sale online. I am open to redrilling wheelbases. Im leaning towards an egg or popsicle shape. I searched for the 35th ave 10” popsicle as well, but they are out of stock.
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Life Skateboards "twin football" shape. 10" width with a 14.5" WB that can easily be re-drilled.

I see the Wide Boiz IG (and other curb IGs) promoting that brand.
Thanks for this! I remember seeing their site before and thinking they had some interesting shapes, I’m gonna order one next paycheck

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3994 on: October 14, 2021, 07:42:54 AM »
Happy early Halloween 🎃

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3995 on: October 14, 2021, 08:04:19 AM »
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Just got the Curb Killer Meme Contest deck in the mail and I'm having a fierce internal debate about if I should or shouldn't skate this one. Looks way too fun to keep stocked to be honest...
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They wouldn't have signed it under the wheels if they wanted you to hang it.

Already gripped it and installed the rails, I'll take it to the local parking lot curb spot once the weather gets better. I want to skate my Craig Questions Heroin some more before I switch up my setup again.
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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3996 on: October 14, 2021, 02:25:02 PM »
Happy early Halloween 🎃

This deck was a Halloween present from the lady





Vision Groholski reissue (10.0)
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great setup
any benefits for going with a short deck/long wb combo for transition compared to a standard popsicle? have been eyeing those sort of shapes lately for a dedicated transition board
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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3997 on: October 14, 2021, 03:08:29 PM »
I dunno, but a <32” board with a long wb feels more maneuverable to me than a 33”+ deck with a normal wheelbase. If I haven’t ridden a popsicle in a while, I’ll literally be tripping over the big ass nose trying to bail or kick it away.

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #3998 on: October 14, 2021, 04:34:49 PM »

great setup
any benefits for going with a short deck/long wb combo for transition compared to a standard popsicle? have been eyeing those sort of shapes lately for a dedicated transition board

Longer wheelbase decks are more stable for the most part, but then turn slower than decks with shorter wheelbases (regardless of the truck and bushing setup), which is why the older vert ramp setups were so stable for getting up to pretty high speeds on the bigger ramps.

That is not to say that those boards are not fun to ride anywhere, on any size transition or even for other things, like pump tracks with soft wheels, but the shapes with minimal to no nose also mean that the board is very much a "one way ride" when compared to a popsicle - eg skate the tail more so on an old skool shape, vs skate the nose and the tail on a popsicle or double kicked board.

Sometimes it is fun to see what people can actually do on 80s boards anyway, such as that video of Andrew Cannon / the NHS guys skating the Natas blind bag boards when they came out.

Overall 80s style boards are definitely lots of fun as a transition setups, no matter what your skill level or trick bag is, with so many younger skaters jumping on some of the 80s style setups and having a great time at the indoor park where I am.


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« Reply #3999 on: October 14, 2021, 06:39:38 PM »
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great setup
any benefits for going with a short deck/long wb combo for transition compared to a standard popsicle? have been eyeing those sort of shapes lately for a dedicated transition board
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Longer wheelbase decks are more stable for the most part, but then turn slower than decks with shorter wheelbases (regardless of the truck and bushing setup), which is why the older vert ramp setups were so stable for getting up to pretty high speeds on the bigger ramps.

That is not to say that those boards are not fun to ride anywhere, on any size transition or even for other things, like pump tracks with soft wheels, but the shapes with minimal to no nose also mean that the board is very much a "one way ride" when compared to a popsicle - eg skate the tail more so on an old skool shape, vs skate the nose and the tail on a popsicle or double kicked board.

Sometimes it is fun to see what people can actually do on 80s boards anyway, such as that video of Andrew Cannon / the NHS guys skating the Natas blind bag boards when they came out.

Overall 80s style boards are definitely lots of fun as a transition setups, no matter what your skill level or trick bag is, with so many younger skaters jumping on some of the 80s style setups and having a great time at the indoor park where I am.


They're also a blast as curb boards.

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4000 on: October 15, 2021, 01:07:40 AM »
The Heroin shaped decks are a happy medium between old school pig shapes and modern decks for me. Currently skating the Craig Questions shape and it's got the square tail but the nose is big enough that it's still possible to pop off it.
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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4001 on: October 15, 2021, 04:57:09 AM »
The Heroin shaped decks are a happy medium between old school pig shapes and modern decks for me. Currently skating the Craig Questions shape and it's got the square tail but the nose is big enough that it's still possible to pop off it.

This is where I cross my line too, got 2 New Deal reissues as soon as they were out, and I had to change them both after a few months (got a quiver) because they were too "one way".

Going to set-up the Chico Krooked Guest board instead.
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« Reply #4002 on: October 15, 2021, 07:20:36 AM »
Thanks off

Yeah so… I skate some pretty “hand done” types of transition and it can get steep and stuff

I like that I don’t have to worry about the nose jamming when I’m trying to skate like a bank to wall or a steep quarter

I also just think 80s shapes are awesome looking… the big fat tail combined with the short nose looks sick and that’s important to me too

My girlfriend actually picked this for me completely free of any input… but she knows what I like

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4003 on: October 15, 2021, 10:06:30 AM »
i love 80's shapes but on modern concave and under 15'' wheelbase.
long wheelbases are shit on steep transition.
prefer a 5" nose, can still pop off that and do noseslides on the tail. the board i have now has a 4'' nose and it freaks me out when i ride it backwards.

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« Reply #4004 on: October 15, 2021, 10:10:27 AM »

long wheelbases are shit on steep transition.


Do some tricks to fakie on a 10' wall and see how nice that 15" wheelbase can feel.

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« Reply #4005 on: October 15, 2021, 10:38:38 AM »
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long wheelbases are shit on steep transition.

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Do some tricks to fakie on a 10' wall and see how nice that 15" wheelbase can feel.

i simply dont do that. hell not even planning to. fakie is my weak point.
but with steep i mean the really abrupt short transition, thats more likely on small quarters or shallow ends in pools. most parks in my area have that and i just coulnt skate them comfortably on 15.5 and 16" wheelbases. 14/14.25 do way better there but i hate those on big transition. so i found my sweet spot at 14.75"

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« Reply #4006 on: October 16, 2021, 08:35:41 AM »
Agree. I like to skate small and steep mostly but do have the occasional session on bigger transitions where 14.25" feel great.. 14.75" is my sweet spot also though. 15" feels really nice in big bowls and vert but is OTT elsewhere.

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« Reply #4007 on: October 17, 2021, 07:50:15 AM »
I’m 6’1 with a 33 inseam so 15 doesn’t really feel very long to me… but I usually skate 14.5 on transition and I have a 14 for curbs that I’ll take out for fun on wallrides and stuff

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« Reply #4008 on: October 17, 2021, 07:52:48 AM »
Also some of the dudes I skate with every day skate 15.5 and 16 WB on tight small transition and they rip way harder than I do

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4009 on: October 19, 2021, 04:22:17 PM »

Does anyone have any recommendations for decks to use with 215’s? Ideally, with a 14”-14.25 wheelbase. I’d get a heroin 10” egg, but can’t find one for sale online. I am open to redrilling wheelbases. Im leaning towards an egg or popsicle shape. I searched for the 35th ave 10” popsicle as well, but they are out of stock.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4011 on: October 19, 2021, 07:14:27 PM »
I've been waiting for that 9.75 egg to show up somewhere so I went a little overboard and snagged 4

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« Reply #4012 on: October 19, 2021, 09:52:27 PM »
I've been waiting for that 9.75 egg to show up somewhere so I went a little overboard and snagged 4

if i hv 4 of those, that is good for a solid year..

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4013 on: October 21, 2021, 01:28:30 PM »
Gotta post my updated collection here:



- used BlackLabel 10' Lance GuestModel
- Dogtown Ben Schroeder Reissue (my cruiser setup, Indy 215, Powell Bombers)
- Blast Jake Snelling 10 (main setup, Ace 66 classics, September Wheels)
- Frog Milic Board (my street setup, Indy 169, Jivaro Wheels)
- Heroin Mutant Board (my Vert setup, Ace 66 classic, OJ Elites 55)
- my old Scram 10'
- my first Snelling Board that lasted my almost 2 months
- one of many fixer Pig Tanks that I have skated, unfortunately they dont make that shape anymore





- one of my most valuable posessions, my original BAKU board
- my 9 inch popsicle that I kept cause of the gripjob
- my death 9.75
- a new Fixer Pig Tank spraypainted by them (new shape, new wood)
- an old mutant board that I spraypainted black cause I was over the green
- an original Gator board with trackers that I found in a barn




 ---- NEW BOARDS ----





- 2 of the new Fixer pig tanks that they spraypaint themselves on a new mold
- a Dave Allen Death 9.75
- 3 Scram 10'
- 3 Blast Snelling boards that come in paperbags, which I dont want to open before skating them
- 2 Heroin mutant shapes (I wish they brought back the first mutant graphic)

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« Reply #4014 on: October 21, 2021, 01:37:26 PM »
^^^^^^^^^^^

That Death shape is nice!

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« Reply #4015 on: October 21, 2021, 01:55:18 PM »
Gotta post my updated collection here:



- used BlackLabel 10' Lance GuestModel
- Dogtown Ben Schroeder Reissue (my cruiser setup, Indy 215, Powell Bombers)
- Blast Jake Snelling 10 (main setup, Ace 66 classics, September Wheels)
- Frog Milic Board (my street setup, Indy 169, Jivaro Wheels)
- Heroin Mutant Board (my Vert setup, Ace 66 classic, OJ Elites 55)
- my old Scram 10'
- my first Snelling Board that lasted my almost 2 months
- one of many fixer Pig Tanks that I have skated, unfortunately they dont make that shape anymore





- one of my most valuable posessions, my original BAKU board
- my 9 inch popsicle that I kept cause of the gripjob
- my death 9.75
- a new Fixer Pig Tank spraypainted by them (new shape, new wood)
- an old mutant board that I spraypainted black cause I was over the green
- an original Gator board with trackers that I found in a barn




 ---- NEW BOARDS ----





- 2 of the new Fixer pig tanks that they spraypaint themselves on a new mold
- a Dave Allen Death 9.75
- 3 Scram 10'
- 3 Blast Snelling boards that come in paperbags, which I dont want to open before skating them
- 2 Heroin mutant shapes (I wish they brought back the first mutant graphic)

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Re: Big Boards 9"+( I wanna hear big boys talk about their big boards)
« Reply #4016 on: October 21, 2021, 02:05:56 PM »
God I wanted that snelling deck so bad.

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« Reply #4017 on: October 22, 2021, 12:08:26 AM »
God I wanted that snelling deck so bad.

I think with the way that Blast goes about their business we can see some reprinting pretty soon.
So maybe switch on notifications on their instagram, they usually post before they update stock.
The board really is worth it. It's my current favourite

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« Reply #4018 on: October 22, 2021, 03:22:33 AM »
Killer collection and that Townes grip job is wild! That’s one of my favorite songs ever.

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« Reply #4019 on: October 22, 2021, 05:47:39 AM »
i regret not buying more Snelling decks last time. got 2 of the first batch but one went to a friend. and only bought one of the new ones. but besides it being an amazing shape its also just cheaper to buy in bulk with these new import fees.. thanks brexit.
Blast will definitly do more Snelling decks in the future.

the Scram Bomber is sick too. but never had one.
i'm super jealous of that collection man. i desperately try not to stock up on boards too much. but yeah, i recently started thinking i should bulk up on shapes i like cause who knows when they will be back again.