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

[Plan9Customs]

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Powell Peralta Steve Saiz 10"
Independent 169 Stage 11
The Portland Wheel James Martin 55mm 101A
Bones Reds
Pig 1/8" risers
Independent bolts

My new set up after 13 years without skating. My 5y/o son and wife chose the board and wheels (but I paid) and I chose the trucks and so on. I haven't bought a grip yet. I skated from 1999 to 2009 and always used 8" or 8,25" popsicles. But I started skating with an old school skate, more toy than a real skateboard. Now, I want to skate again and I want to remember those wonderful years so I accepted the board my family chose for me. No nose at all and 10". I've read the whole thread and sometimes it have been answered but I would like to ask for myself. Do you think I can do my old tricks (heelflip, shove it, fakie fs shove it, ollie, frontside, pressure 360 flip, impossible, halfcab heelflip, some basic grabs...) with this set up? I also would like to learn some new tricks like ollie north, wallride and grinding curbs. I did a little bit of research and found some guys using wide boards killing it. They can do everything but of course, they play in another league. What do you think about this set up? Thank you!

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100% yes, I have the same deck with slightly different parts and it's doable to do the same tricks you've learned on a popsicle. It'll take time getting used to the shape but once you do you'll have it on lock.

Christopher Hiett is a prime example of this. https://instagram.com/christopherhiett?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This.
Just be aware 13 years is a long time and you’re probably not going to get back what you had. Just realize that, have fun, and you’ll be fine.

[yakusoku]

100% yes, I have the same deck with slightly different parts and it's doable to do the same tricks you've learned on a popsicle. It'll take time getting used to the shape but once you do you'll have it on lock.

Christopher Hiett is a prime example of this. https://instagram.com/christopherhiett?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Thank you! In fact, he is one of the skaters I saw on Youtube when looking for skaters who use this deck. He's impressive! It's going to be a fun trip re-learning with this set up.

[yakusoku]

This.
Just be aware 13 years is a long time and you’re probably not going to get back what you had. Just realize that, have fun, and you’ll be fine.

Of course! I've skated from time to time those last years and could land some heelflips, shove its and basic stuff. I have a 8" Evisen Shinpei Ueno complete at home. My son is going to use that set up and I want to keep him company with my new set up I'm 35 and my knees hurt sometimes so no more stairs, ledges... just tricks on flat and some old school early grabs.

[Painted Baby]

Corey Duffel has another Dream Girl shape coming out with his name on it, this time on Welcome. He put a short run out on Adored earlier this year and in the ad copy on his site he talked about borrowing the shape and getting sign off from JK to use it. The Welcome product description doesn't mention which shape it is but it used to hint, as of last night, that it was well known. Weirdly enough, today it just says custom shape designed by Corey lol. Anyway, I love the shape and am psyched for it to be back in circulation even if it is a sketchy ass Welcome drop.

https://welcomeskateboards.com/collections/decks/products/corey-duffel-on-blixa-black-9-25

[Dwyck]

Ive had indy 149s w risers and 60mms cruiser wheels on a old Dane for awhile, just threw on some keyframes and it's fun as hell for curbs. Easy to control and all that

[animalflesh]

Corey Duffel has another Dream Girl shape coming out with his name on it, this time on Welcome. He put a short run out on Adored earlier this year and in the ad copy on his site he talked about borrowing the shape and getting sign off from JK to use it. The Welcome product description doesn't mention which shape it is but it used to hint, as of last night, that it was well known. Weirdly enough, today it just says custom shape designed by Corey lol. Anyway, I love the shape and am psyched for it to be back in circulation even if it is a sketchy ass Welcome drop.

https://welcomeskateboards.com/collections/decks/products/corey-duffel-on-blixa-black-9-25

Typical Jason Celaya ego

Board looks good and I love Corey

[PRISON IKE]

Built a fresh piece just to shake it up:

Antihero Green Giant
Indy 169s
Bones Hard Bushings
Powell G-Slide 59s
Bones Reds
Thunder 1-1/8” hardware
Indy 1/8 risers
Jessup

As a rule I usually only run white wheels but these were a gift from my daughter and now I actually really like how they look so jokes on me.

Just got it together and did a lap around the block just to shake it down. Feels really nice so far.

[GBLange]

Built a fresh piece just to shake it up:

Antihero Green Giant
Indy 169s
Bones Hard Bushings
Powell G-Slide 59s
Bones Reds
Thunder 1-1/8” hardware
Indy 1/8 risers
Jessup

As a rule I usually only run white wheels but these were a gift from my daughter and now I actually really like how they look so jokes on me.

Just got it together and did a lap around the block just to shake it down. Feels really nice so far.

nice setup

[PRISON IKE]

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Built a fresh piece just to shake it up:

Antihero Green Giant
Indy 169s
Bones Hard Bushings
Powell G-Slide 59s
Bones Reds
Thunder 1-1/8” hardware
Indy 1/8 risers
Jessup

As a rule I usually only run white wheels but these were a gift from my daughter and now I actually really like how they look so jokes on me.

Just got it together and did a lap around the block just to shake it down. Feels really nice so far.

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nice setup

I appreciate it. Just gonna go monster truck over everything and act like I don’t know nobody.

[goodatmeth]

Has anybody re-drilled the wb on a loveseat/couch? My couch is unskateble for me with ace trucks, but drilling the tail 0.5" shorter might just be good?
Short wb, 3-4 fingers of flat and the long mellow tail is kinda insane with ace. zero leverage.

Update, I redrilled both nose and tail 0.375" shorter. From a 13.875 to a 14.625 wheelbase and it's the best decision I've ever made. Sickest board ever, absolutely loving it now. Baby suddenly got pop

[Mbrimson88]

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Has anybody re-drilled the wb on a loveseat/couch? My couch is unskateble for me with ace trucks, but drilling the tail 0.5" shorter might just be good?
Short wb, 3-4 fingers of flat and the long mellow tail is kinda insane with ace. zero leverage.

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Update, I redrilled both nose and tail 0.375" shorter. From a 13.875 to a 14.625 wheelbase and it's the best decision I've ever made. Sickest board ever, absolutely loving it now. Baby suddenly got pop

The kicks are not too quick from where the bolts are?

That really says something for how long the mold is that they used, so a more normal wheelbase on that sort of board could really be something that worked better than the shorter one.


Someone like @Frank and Fred who has had all those Crail options could see if they were the same mold from Couch to Phawt but I would think they would be using different molds for different lengths, but who knows.


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I can definitely see a lot of flat from the bolts to the kicks on that pic anyway.

[Frank and Fred]

My solution for the Couch being so squirrelly with Aces is.... Thunders...

Couch works real good with 151s.

[djoekr]

Why not just get a Huffer at that point though?

[goodatmeth]

Why not just get a Huffer at that point though?

Because I didn't know these decks come with a hand of flat instead of fingers. It's ridiculous. I'd need some forged ventures for that but damn me if I buy more trucks.

[HarryScallywag]

Powell Peralta Ripper
Indy 159
97a 53MM slimeball mini vomit
Powell rib bones
Bones swiss
1/8” riser

[Sketch Hitchcock]

Powell Peralta Ripper
Indy 159
97a 53MM slimeball mini vomit
Powell rib bones
Bones swiss
1/8” riser

Gorgeous. That VCJ skull is like a portal into my child mind

[beandemon]

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Powell Peralta Ripper
Indy 159
97a 53MM slimeball mini vomit
Powell rib bones
Bones swiss
1/8” riser

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Gorgeous. That VCJ skull is like a portal into my child mind

Flip them back shits so the rail lines up with the pink half of the wheel.

I’d skin my knee and palms so bad on my buddy’s jump ramp with that thing.

[PRISON IKE]

I’d skin my knee and palms so bad on my buddy’s jump ramp with that thing.

New signature just for the wholesomeness

[goldfishboot]

10" Frankie Hill Powell reissue from last year
Ace 66 Classics mounted at the shorter 14" WB
55mm Spitfire Classics
random mix of bearings
Indy 1/8 riders

I feel like a superhero riding this thing. can't explain it

[PRISON IKE]

10" Frankie Hill Powell reissue from last year
Ace 66 Classics mounted at the shorter 14" WB
55mm Spitfire Classics
random mix of bearings
Indy 1/8 riders

I feel like a superhero riding this thing. can't explain it

Hell yeah that think is fucking amazing.

[oldfart]

chocolate 9.25 couch shape
ace 55
swiss
perus 53mm

skated a heroin big egg 9.15 before. compared to the egg the couch has no concave at all. its so flat.
wheels also felt really soft today compared to spitfire f4 on my other setup.
I really dig the 55ers even with original bushings.
felt like skating a big cruiser today. fun though. 

[jsettle]

Crailtap has the 2 for 80 deal going with griptape and free shipping. They have the 9.12 phawt shape and the 9.2t couch shape available to pick...thinking of snagging one of each for the deal. Thought id share if anyone is interested in those 2 shapes!

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chocolate 9.25 couch shape
ace 55
swiss
perus 53mm

skated a heroin big egg 9.15 before. compared to the egg the couch has no concave at all. its so flat.
wheels also felt really soft today compared to spitfire f4 on my other setup.
I really dig the 55ers even with original bushings.
felt like skating a big cruiser today. fun though. 
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[PRISON IKE]

Crailtap has the 2 for 80 deal going with griptape and free shipping. They have the 9.12 phawt shape and the 9.2t couch shape available to pick...thinking of snagging one of each for the deal. Thought id share if anyone is interested in those 2 shapes!

Good looking out!

[nevrwasben]

I just set up this lovely beast here, and that shape is no longer available, so I’m already looking for my next.
I’ve been eyeing this for sometime now, and never thought that I’d purchase an Alien 2.0.
But here I am, semi-bonered over this canuck flagged beauty.
Is it the same wood as the 2000s era Alien?
I was a big fan back then…

[iw0]

I just set up this lovely beast here, and that shape is no longer available, so I’m already looking for my next.
I’ve been eyeing this for sometime now, and never thought that I’d purchase an Alien 2.0.
But here I am, semi-bonered over this canuck flagged beauty.
Is it the same wood as the 2000s era Alien?
I was a big fan back then…

what were they on back then anyway? been a few switches and i cant keep up, but these days i believe it's all BBS

[nevrwasben]

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I just set up this lovely beast here, and that shape is no longer available, so I’m already looking for my next.
I’ve been eyeing this for sometime now, and never thought that I’d purchase an Alien 2.0.
But here I am, semi-bonered over this canuck flagged beauty.
Is it the same wood as the 2000s era Alien?
I was a big fan back then…

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what were they on back then anyway? been a few switches and i cant keep up, but these days i believe it's all BBS

Not sure, but BBS is great so I’m sure I’d be happy.
Thanks!!

EDIT: @darkthrone please put out that last DMODW shape again; thanks!!

[yourbreakfsat]

Black Label punk point still has life, but I wanted a more square tail. Might set up the BL again later down the line.




Dogtown Tschoff Karma 'Puppet' Deck 9.625" x 32.375" with 14.5-15" adjustable wheelbase (set at 14.5")

Independent Standard 159s with IKP baseplate set, 92a top bushing and 90a bottom bushing

Powell Peralta Dragon Formula 56mm 93a V6

Bones Super Reds Ceramics

Independent x Slayer 1" hardware

Rib Bones

Jessup Ultra


For those interested in the Dogtown 90s reissue series, for whatever reason the shorter wheelbase holes were drilled by hand. They still work as usual, but the drill job is ugly and rough.

[animalflesh]

Nice ^

[munchbox]

10" Frankie Hill Powell reissue from last year
Ace 66 Classics mounted at the shorter 14" WB
55mm Spitfire Classics
random mix of bearings
Indy 1/8 riders

I feel like a superhero riding this thing. can't explain it

whats the width over the trucks?
wanted to try one for a minute
just dont want to size up past 8.75 axles

[Painted Baby]

https://upriseskateshop.com/collections/uprise/products/chi-town-pup-scots-team-deck-9-1?variant=42802656706775

I think this is another Dream Girl shape. The dims are just ever so slightly off but I barely measure over 9" on the Adored Dream Girl I have. I wonder why this is the third one from as many companies this year when it used to be a JK exclusive? The only common thread is BBS, though that's not confirmed for the Uprise deck. Also I totally get that maybe I am the only one who gives a shit but it's my favorite eggish 1991/2 shape. The graphic on this one is pretty dope too.