My best board ever was the Hstreet Tony mag, kid holding the cross, vert version. Only recently I learned that board had an special concave and...... a 16 wheelbase!. 9.75 and it felt skinny after the boards I used to ride back in the 80s, and had a nose! I will definitively drill a 16 wheelbase on some 33 long board. T Mag swears that's the best for stable riding on vert/bowls.
I’m definitely with you on customizing your board, even if I only have it for 3 weeks I still like that feeling of walking by it and seeing _my_ board.
yes i sanded the graphic on my flight deck (Andy egg 🥚) and stained and spray painted on it with some stencils, then clear coated over and I'm so in love with my board. but sometimes it's nice to just put a board together without too much fuss. ever put lots of time into a grip job only to break the deck prematurely? the worst!!
Great point about the customed grip tape art/collage effect. For me, putting a little thought and effort into distinguishing what's my nose and whats my tail(on popsicles) makes a huge difference when ridin..
Awesome! Wider trucks also use the wheel wells, shorter trucks can sometimes get less than half of that extra clearance. I do like shorter trucks though, so just dremel them out.
8.62 with 159 Indy’s custom grip being a placebo is a interesting concept. I felt like my dragons slowed down a bunch too, maybe it was the bearings. I’ll have to try em with new bearings before I toss em. 97 spitfire Jeff Carlyle work a treat
I bought new bearings with the dragons. They were faster than my formula4 101 or 99 BUT I skate gritty street, some places were unskateble with F4. I also dig the 159 on a 8.6 board, my madness thinks the board should be leveled with the wheels, a bit of axle or nuts should be showing but they never do. I have an 8 with ace classics 8.375, perfect match X)
I have been skating that exact same deck since June of 2022. I love the wheel wells bc I ride loose trucks. My next board definitely needs wheel wells. I ride polar grip tape with the naked lady on it. Polar uses jessup for all their grip which I like bc it is softer than mob
I just got an uncut deck from a local deck maker specifically because it's so hard to find short wheelbase with more width. I also like more mellow kicks. I cut my own out similar to that shovel style you had. I also put wheel wells in.
I’m confused by this statement. Everyone makes wide boards with short wheelbases now. Girl, Chocolate, Anti Hero, Creature, Santa Cruz. I have a hard time finding longer wheelbases that aren’t +33” long or shaped.
Custom grip has always been a big thing for me. Looking down to a blank sheet of black grip just doesn’t motivate me to skate and it feels less personal.
Totally agree, as long skateboarding as an art and expression of oneself, the board should have a personality of its own, just as the owner. Even if it won't last that long.
I'm curious about this too. I set up a 70s style board with OJ Super Juice wheels. They're 78a but still incredibly fast. That really surprised me. Now I'm curious what OJs can do at higher durameters.
Mostly depends on people's shoe-size obviously.. but I'm also a huge fan of shaped boards. Though I am giving this wide (8.8) SC pseudo Hand everslick board.. and it's super fun on transition! Makes it feel like a meallow/streamer kinda ride.. (and yes, I actually will be putting my kids' original art on the top, w/clear grip) to distinguish what's my nose/tail.
Hope you enjoy geeking out on my new setup. Always open to feedback!
U could glue that jessup at 1st, not to strong, then cut a hole with size and well pleace u need for sticker grip.
btw, I draw my own - majin Vegeta ssj1 on my jessup grip \o/
My best board ever was the Hstreet Tony mag, kid holding the cross, vert version. Only recently I learned that board had an special concave and...... a 16 wheelbase!. 9.75 and it felt skinny after the boards I used to ride back in the 80s, and had a nose! I will definitively drill a 16 wheelbase on some 33 long board. T Mag swears that's the best for stable riding on vert/bowls.
I’m definitely with you on customizing your board, even if I only have it for 3 weeks I still like that feeling of walking by it and seeing _my_ board.
yes i sanded the graphic on my flight deck (Andy egg 🥚) and stained and spray painted on it with some stencils, then clear coated over and I'm so in love with my board. but sometimes it's nice to just put a board together without too much fuss. ever put lots of time into a grip job only to break the deck prematurely? the worst!!
Those Polar boards with wheel wells are epic! More skateboard brands need to adopt this feature
Couldn’t agree more about the board customisation - I love having a relationship with the way my board looks
I'm diggin the Creature "Stump" 8.5 deck with the shorter Wheelbase at 14.25
Great point about the customed grip tape art/collage effect. For me, putting a little thought and effort into distinguishing what's my nose and whats my tail(on popsicles) makes a huge difference when ridin..
Awesome! Wider trucks also use the wheel wells, shorter trucks can sometimes get less than half of that extra clearance. I do like shorter trucks though, so just dremel them out.
8.62 with 159 Indy’s custom grip being a placebo is a interesting concept. I felt like my dragons slowed down a bunch too, maybe it was the bearings. I’ll have to try em with new bearings before I toss em. 97 spitfire Jeff Carlyle work a treat
I bought new bearings with the dragons. They were faster than my formula4 101 or 99 BUT I skate gritty street, some places were unskateble with F4. I also dig the 159 on a 8.6 board, my madness thinks the board should be leveled with the wheels, a bit of axle or nuts should be showing but they never do. I have an 8 with ace classics 8.375, perfect match X)
I have been skating that exact same deck since June of 2022. I love the wheel wells bc I ride loose trucks. My next board definitely needs wheel wells. I ride polar grip tape with the naked lady on it. Polar uses jessup for all their grip which I like bc it is softer than mob
I'm screaming in my head, DRAIN THE POOL DUDE! FOR GODS SAKE ITS IN YOUR BACK YARD! SHRED IT 💪🤙
Perfect set up! As always, great video
Yes bro, 8.75 with wheel wells and oj 56mm....only difference is I run indies. Thinking about trying ace next though....
If you haven't tried them highly suggest it!
Indy’s are releasing the stage 4 Indy (the truck aces are based on)
I just got my first Santa Cruz VX deck. The McCoy twin shape
thats such a great board dude! one of my favorites
Good informational video as always. That deck is very nice 🤩
I just got an uncut deck from a local deck maker specifically because it's so hard to find short wheelbase with more width. I also like more mellow kicks. I cut my own out similar to that shovel style you had. I also put wheel wells in.
I’m confused by this statement. Everyone makes wide boards with short wheelbases now. Girl, Chocolate, Anti Hero, Creature, Santa Cruz. I have a hard time finding longer wheelbases that aren’t +33” long or shaped.
I just love the aesthetics. I miss you riding black Aces on those white Polars though.
Mate, your backyard looks almost Vaporwave. Love it.
That pool is so sweet! I Love the backyard.
Appreciate it!
Love me some Jeezup also (lol) The Mob rips my fingers to shreds..lol
Try the Ace 1/16th inch shock pads.
I always choose jessup if it’s available.
Only off the roll though.
The strip always seem dried out
I love polar decks with the wheel wells
Custom grip has always been a big thing for me. Looking down to a blank sheet of black grip just doesn’t motivate me to skate and it feels less personal.
where did you get that awesome shirt?
makes hyour boards break easier too. also goes dead once you kick up a little puddle
Zack, would those OJs be a mid point between Spitfires F4s and Bones STF 83b?
Totally agree, as long skateboarding as an art and expression of oneself, the board should have a personality of its own, just as the owner. Even if it won't last that long.
Crazy how much science goes into skating
OJs over spitfire? idk... f4s are like the gold standard after I've tried looots of wheels and formulas. might have to try some!
I'm curious about this too. I set up a 70s style board with OJ Super Juice wheels. They're 78a but still incredibly fast. That really surprised me. Now I'm curious what OJs can do at higher durameters.
what skatepark were you at in end of this video?
Since you’re sitting by the pool side… have to say you look like and remind me of Sid from lords of dog town hahaha
Enjoy your vids
You nailed the tape. You coulda kept the pink on the side in lieu of filling it in... but it's your board!
are hollow aces worth it in your opinion??
No, I like the classics.
Get some Lil Jawns rails! They’re the best money can buy.
Gotta try lil jawns rails
lets test the board by draining your pool and skating it!
a lot of the polar decks labeled as ‘14.5wb’ have been actually 14.375
Nice setup! Get some SKF bearings, best value for money.
I want to try those!
@@ZackDowdy SKF supply Airbus and Boeing. And they're made in Europe, no 3rd world cheap labor stuff.
@@PhaidrusSKF has 38 factories all over the world. Many in third world countries.
@@vorpalblades Possibly. However, all SKF bearings I've bought over the years, for my bikes too, were made in Europe (France and Italy mostly).
Yo Zack what's your height, weight, shoe size? Would be nice to know regarding your setup
5 11', 160 pounds and size 10!
awesome stuff
Mostly depends on people's shoe-size obviously.. but I'm also a huge fan of shaped boards. Though I am giving this wide (8.8) SC pseudo Hand everslick board.. and it's super fun on transition! Makes it feel like a meallow/streamer kinda ride.. (and yes, I actually will be putting my kids' original art on the top, w/clear grip) to distinguish what's my nose/tail.
luvu bro
you ripped that park for sure.
Gotta get Bronson raws
First btw love your vids
idk why everyone hates on jessup so much! its pretty much all I've ridden since the early 2000's. back then people weren't grip tape snobs haha
I’m with you not sure what the beef is either?
@D Money it's weird. It's like "mob or nothing" these day's
What’s with the head on your counter😂
Quasi eggs/football with the 13.875 wheelbase
I’m just watching the grip tape paper float around in the pool
😅
Polar p9
I LOVE Jessup!
Redo that pool (skate-able) at 100K followers.
8.75 is a boomer board
Is this meant to be derogatory, or is this an admission of having your diaper being changed, while others were skateboarding?
@@TheAnimeist and now boomers are having their diapers changed while I'm skating