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

[Giza Butler]

Finally I had time to set this beauty up.

-Krooked Chico El Guest Board 9"
- Indy 159
- 99a wheels I'm trying to run down as much as possible
- Wald TORX Bolts.

[Pinkgravy]

My Steve Olson I got on the streets of New York City for $10 used to have 215s and narrower wheels but it was a little sluggish,I don't know what these are, either 149 or 159 but it's surfier now

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Finally I had time to set this beauty up.

-Krooked Chico El Guest Board 9"
- Indy 159
- 99a wheels I'm trying to run down as much as possible
- Wald TORX Bolts.

damn! Mine is finally coming to an end, I usually switch out my boards quicker but I've been pushing this one to the limit just because I love it so much, you're in for some fun!

[nekro]

I'm planning to buy the Ray Barbee Clouds Krooked which is 9.5" and I'm not sure which size trucks match it with.  I want to ride Indys and at that width it would indicate a 169 but would it be best to got with 159 or even 149 and use wide wheels?  If so, does anyone have any soft (not cruiser) wheel recommendations with a wide riding patch?

[Painted Baby]

I'm planning to buy the Ray Barbee Clouds Krooked which is 9.5" and I'm not sure which size trucks match it with.  I want to ride Indys and at that width it would indicate a 169 but would it be best to got with 159 or even 149 and use wide wheels?  If so, does anyone have any soft (not cruiser) wheel recommendations with a wide riding patch?

I just got one recently and am torn whether to use 159s or 149s. It measures at about 8.5" over the back trucks so 169s would probably be too much hot rod. I'll probably go with 159s since that was my original plan. My idea is to make a Neil Blender type set up so I'm trying to keep it close to a Six Track width. The taper from the front trucks to the back is really aggressive and then the tail fishes back out to about 9".

149s and F4 54mm 97a Conical Fulls would probably work just as well as those have a very wide contact patch.

[munchbox]

ran this shape with venture 5.6 and 53mm conical fulls. 5.8s would have been the perfect fit but didnt have them at the time, too much magic carpet at the front with 8.25 axles

[144p]

I ran thunder 151's on mine but they built that shape for 8.5 trucks.

[nekro]

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I'm planning to buy the Ray Barbee Clouds Krooked which is 9.5" and I'm not sure which size trucks match it with.  I want to ride Indys and at that width it would indicate a 169 but would it be best to got with 159 or even 149 and use wide wheels?  If so, does anyone have any soft (not cruiser) wheel recommendations with a wide riding patch?

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I just got one recently and am torn whether to use 159s or 149s. It measures at about 8.5" over the back trucks so 169s would probably be too much hot rod. I'll probably go with 159s since that was my original plan. My idea is to make a Neil Blender type set up so I'm trying to keep it close to a Six Track width. The taper from the front trucks to the back is really aggressive and then the tail fishes back out to about 9".

149s and F4 54mm 97a Conical Fulls would probably work just as well as those have a very wide contact patch.

ok, gotcha.  I think i'll go with 149s as I'd prefer to go slightly under width than over + i'll be using it mostly for carving pools so need a tight turn.

[nekro]

Feel like every week I’m in a board crisis.
Fooling myself that trying a smaller board somehow I’ll have more tricks. Just get frustrated and go back to what feels good.
This barbee is pretty fun.
Krooked barbee
Indy 159 hollow with mid base plates
Dlx tackle green 94a bushings
Spitfire f4 classic og 55mm 99a
Bones swiss
Bender Allen
Jessup
Dngr rails made from recycled snowboard sidewalls
Dunks

have you got a top shot and how do those trucks feel?

[144p]

That setup was a while ago.
No top shot, sorry.

[Plan9Customs]

Neu big boy:

[Fhk]

Neu big boy:

I've said it before on here but, it will be sex gripping a shape like that.

[DaleSr]

Was listing some stuff on eBay and took this out for a photo for @Freelancevagrant

Signed by TA himself. Told me a cool story about a break down in South county that people like to surf off emerald street and that's why he chose that emerald green for the board

[disclosed]

Neu big boy:

shape looks fun but man i wish Scram would stick to their more minimalist graphics.
but i also wish they would bring back their non minimalist top graphics. i like full color top graphics.
i liked the new Gnarcel graphic.

[yourbreakfsat]

Neu big boy:

Very interesting nose 

[doomstation55]

That setup was a while ago.
No top shot, sorry.

@nekro I had this setup earlier this year, barbee clouds on Indy 159s with spit conical full 56s. Honestly felt great, I at some point switched the trucks to ace classic 55s and didn’t feel hot rod-y.



Hope that helps

[RottenToTheCore]

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That setup was a while ago.
No top shot, sorry.

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@nekro I had this setup earlier this year, barbee clouds on Indy 159s with spit conical full 56s. Honestly felt great, I at some point switched the trucks to ace classic 55s and didn’t feel hot rod-y.



Hope that helps

Cool grip

[animalflesh]

Hahahaha ^^^




CODA 9.0 Duncan model (8.8 over trucks and 14.75)
Cast hollow 159 *white front bushings no top washer riptide pivots* (shout out @Macho Taildrop )
Custom Allen key hardware (shout out @Eggie Vedder  )
52 CF 99
Rib Bones
Big Balls
Mob
Concrete dust

[144p]

Last few days been only on this
Krooked gonz sweatpants 9.81
Thunder 161 with grindking kingpins and supercush 94a
Spitfire conical full 56
Quantum isotopes
Thunder wooden risers
Bender Allen hardware
Local made dngr rails(they are left over snowboard sidewall)
Grip scraps

[nekro]

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That setup was a while ago.
No top shot, sorry.

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@nekro I had this setup earlier this year, barbee clouds on Indy 159s with spit conical full 56s. Honestly felt great, I at some point switched the trucks to ace classic 55s and didn’t feel hot rod-y.



Hope that helps

that helps...kinda cos now im torn between using a 149 or 159 hmm

[Mbrimson88]

I feel like my cruisers and shaped boards I have set up skate better with wider trucks, but that is just me.

Sure the wheels stick out a bit, mainly more so at the back with the fish shaped cutout, but as the tail and shoulder of the deck are wider, they are proportionate.

Same as we skated back in the 80s, the back trucks always looked too wide and the front trucks always looked too narrow, while still being the same size set of trucks, but with trucks that were too narrow, the whole setup felt way less stable.


Personal preference does have a lot to do with it, but I have 159s on that size board and they skate really well.

[nekro]

I just turned 47 and decided to do 47 tricks before work. Everything besides the nollie tre and bad fs flip were on this 9 popsicle.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJfPO3xF1mZ/?igshid=19ks938ibuofz

sick. i struggle to make a coffee and have breakfast before work 

[144p]

I am pretty regimented and have a strict workout routine. Lost over 20lbs since June. Coming up on my 48th. Thankful I can still roll.

[beandemon]

I am pretty regimented and have a strict workout routine. Lost over 20lbs since June. Coming up on my 48th. Thankful I can still roll.

Envious of your garage set up. How big is your space?

[144p]

It’s a two car garage, older home built in the 50s.
I’m guessing around 30 x 30? It’s enough to keep me skating all year. So wet right now. I can skate flat, or hit my qp then the curb, I also have a bank to wall and a little ledge too.

[listentoaheartbeat]

I just turned 47 and decided to do 47 tricks before work. Everything besides the nollie tre and bad fs flip were on this 9 popsicle.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJfPO3xF1mZ/?igshid=19ks938ibuofz

Both impressive and inspiring. Flipping 9" is no joke especially with larger wheels. Quarter and curb game was especially sick!

[Fhk]

I am pretty regimented and have a strict workout routine. Lost over 20lbs since June. Coming up on my 48th. Thankful I can still roll.

Hell ya bud! That's where I wanted to be when we last spoke (failing miserably). Certainly not an easy thing to do at our age..So damn motivating!

[Monkey_Mcpott]

AH 9.5 x 30.5 WB 14.2
Indy 169s with red 88a bushings
Real Wood Risers
56mm F4 Conical Fulls
Swiss

[Dwyck]

Dane 1 boserio graphic
OJ 54 keyframes (87A, remind me of a set of ricta clouds I had 5 years ago)
Ace 55s, stock (Breaking them in like you're supposed - also I'm afraid my size and curb antics will bend them if I tune them. Worst comes to worst I run back to indy)

I now have 3 setups (an 8.5 and an 8.25) in active rotation that are all ~14.1 in wheelbase. I don't mind it. I think I'm converted. Skated a parking block today and worked on 3 shuvs.

Edit: broke the keyframes in, they slide (for noseslides on wet ledges at least). I'm very happy about them

[coldbrew]

Thanks to everyone’s suggestions I finally got this thing set up. Went with the 149 hollows and 56mm classics and the Santa Cruz rails. Hoping to get a sesh on it after work today or tomorrow during lunch.