Enjoyed the video man. I searched for skate deck sizes and this came up. I’ve always skated a 7.75 and it’s because that was the norm in my little town back in the day. But I think my next deck I’m going to go wider. Iv got size 9uk feet.
I used to skate 7.75 also, then went 8, 8.1, 8.25, 8.38, and then 8.4. I stayed on 8.25 for a while because it's comfortable. I liked 8.4 a lot, too. It's really nice to have all of that area to put your feet on for stability. The shape of the board also matters, of course. I also jump around wheel size. I used 52, then 54, and am now on 56mm. I lost my 8.4 unfortunately and wanted to try going down again just to test how it would be going back down. So I got an 8 tonight, and it's weird. Lol. Especially with the big wheels. But I think its all fun and enjoyable and no matter what board you get, I like to ride them for a while and get use to it. To me having good bearings are even more important.
That spacer piece is there so that your bearings are spinning kind of on that when it's pressed up against it instead of spinning freely on your trucks It helps make your bearings last longer and spin more consistently😊
I went up to 8.5 and then back to 8.38 but I am still struggling to learn 360 flips, also recovering from an acl replacement so I am also going for 8.25 and new trucks when I get back at it. (My shoe size is 9.5 and I just liked the way wide boards felt riding around and landing)
the bearing/wheel core spacers make a solid connection through the inner races of the bearing. it is better for the function and longevity of the bearing from a mechanical perspective. if you have them you should use them
I love 8.5 and I have tiny feet lol I'm probably biased to that size because I like Longboarding and Transition Skating. I find 8.5 helps me not over rotate/flip my board.
the 8.38" has really tapered kicks, so it probably feels smaller than it is. i'm 6'3, 205ish, 11.5(us), i used to ride 7.5", 7.65" in the '90s. i'm usually 8-8.25" on popsicles and 9"+ on shapes. 8" trucks on an 8.25" deck is fine, just want a wider wheel shape like a radial
What is shoe size in Australia? I’m an Aussie and skated for 25 years and the whole time skate shoes are sold in US sizes, there is no Australian size chart hahahaha rarely they may be marketed in UK size but never have I ever heard anyone mention they wear a UK size. It’s all US sizing
I went up to 8.5 and then back to 8.38 but I am still struggling to learn 360 flips, also recovering from an acl replacement so I am also going for 8.25 and new trucks when I get back at it
i like phillips hardware, looking down at allen bolts would bug me out. grindking rocketbolts look sick, the heads are star shaped and they just pull in as you tighten the nut. so you don't need allen key or screwdriver or anything
It's ok for your feet to be way bigger than the board. It's true 7.76 and small wheels is very easy to flip. But if you skate transition it's going to be too small. If you skate street it would work. Too small for me though I skate a 8.5 and 8.75 I'm a size 12 US.
Never forget Dave Bachinsky kickflipped El Toro on a 7.5
Enjoyed the video man. I searched for skate deck sizes and this came up. I’ve always skated a 7.75 and it’s because that was the norm in my little town back in the day. But I think my next deck I’m going to go wider. Iv got size 9uk feet.
I used to skate 7.75 also, then went 8, 8.1, 8.25, 8.38, and then 8.4. I stayed on 8.25 for a while because it's comfortable. I liked 8.4 a lot, too. It's really nice to have all of that area to put your feet on for stability. The shape of the board also matters, of course. I also jump around wheel size. I used 52, then 54, and am now on 56mm.
I lost my 8.4 unfortunately and wanted to try going down again just to test how it would be going back down. So I got an 8 tonight, and it's weird. Lol. Especially with the big wheels. But I think its all fun and enjoyable and no matter what board you get, I like to ride them for a while and get use to it. To me having good bearings are even more important.
That spacer piece is there so that your bearings are spinning kind of on that when it's pressed up against it instead of spinning freely on your trucks It helps make your bearings last longer and spin more consistently😊
I went up to 8.5 and then back to 8.38 but I am still struggling to learn 360 flips, also recovering from an acl replacement so I am also going for 8.25 and new trucks when I get back at it. (My shoe size is 9.5 and I just liked the way wide boards felt riding around and landing)
the bearing/wheel core spacers make a solid connection through the inner races of the bearing. it is better for the function and longevity of the bearing from a mechanical perspective. if you have them you should use them
im setting up a 7.5 at the moment, its what i started on back in 01
i like standard weight trucks. i could maybe see the benefit of hollow/lights over 8.75"
I love 8.5 and I have tiny feet lol I'm probably biased to that size because I like Longboarding and Transition Skating. I find 8.5 helps me not over rotate/flip my board.
the 8.38" has really tapered kicks, so it probably feels smaller than it is. i'm 6'3, 205ish, 11.5(us), i used to ride 7.5", 7.65" in the '90s. i'm usually 8-8.25" on popsicles and 9"+ on shapes. 8" trucks on an 8.25" deck is fine, just want a wider wheel shape like a radial
What is shoe size in Australia? I’m an Aussie and skated for 25 years and the whole time skate shoes are sold in US sizes, there is no Australian size chart hahahaha rarely they may be marketed in UK size but never have I ever heard anyone mention they wear a UK size. It’s all US sizing
I went up to 8.5 and then back to 8.38 but I am still struggling to learn 360 flips, also recovering from an acl replacement so I am also going for 8.25 and new trucks when I get back at it
i like phillips hardware, looking down at allen bolts would bug me out. grindking rocketbolts look sick, the heads are star shaped and they just pull in as you tighten the nut. so you don't need allen key or screwdriver or anything
It's ok for your feet to be way bigger than the board. It's true 7.76 and small wheels is very easy to flip. But if you skate transition it's going to be too small. If you skate street it would work. Too small for me though I skate a 8.5 and 8.75 I'm a size 12 US.
Felipe Gustavo still skates an 8. And it’s like an inch shorter than your average skateboard at like 31 inches.
I wear a 13 US and ride a 7.5
You should try it 8.5 for a 9, that is a size I would recommend.
if u skate smaller wheels it will be even lighter