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Solid quiver man! I’m 6”4 size 12 shoe and going up to a 8.75 polar from 8.5/149’s was like a skate hack for me. Now I’m about to step up to a 9” AH eagle with 15 in wb just to see since I liked the 14.62 wb of the 8.75 dlx boards so much.. especially after unintentionally going into a nose manny just simply rolling down a bank at the park and my back wheel catching causing me to slam super hard because of the tiny 14 in WB! Professor Schmitt was spot on about how taller 6ft + skaters SHOULD be riding wider and longer WB boards more proportional to your height and weight!
Yeah my buddy from Colorado rides 8.325” to 8.8” decks. Honestly I can ride an 8.5” but it only works for me with 159 trucks. I definitely prefer 8.8”. At your height you will probably love a 9.0” and stick some 169s on there
Yes, good luck! I am sure it goes easy for you. 6” is very good anyway and your drops from axle-stall are good. Iam struggling with those still quite a bit.
I saw one video of dropping in on a vert. This technic helped my a lot. I mean just recently. Difficult to explain in writing. The guy just threw his weight straight down. I felt that we good for me and it feels really cool too. Like a vert- skater 😅
Glad you have a setup that makes you comfortable, that certainly helps and allows you to focus on the trick / terrain. Coming back you had a lot of board design evolution to catch up on and one of the benefits of being an older skater is you have the $$$ to try new gear. Back in the day I begged my parents for a Santa Cruz with trackers and red Kryptonics (78a) for Christmas and riding it was like floating on a cloud! lol
great video! Dope to see how you really allowed your dedication to motivate your board decisions, never stopping in the pursuit of finding exactly what you need.
Thanks for watching dude. What totally helped make this work for me was putting 169 Indy’s on it. The wider trucks and added weight really anchors me to the ground more.
Yeah 6 feet is my max but I’ve got a 7-8 foot locally that I’ve failed twice on but that was over a year ago. I’ll attempt that again very soon. Maybe. 🤔
I'm in the middle of piecing the perfect board for myself too. I'm on a 9" blank with indy 169 and went through 3 sets of wheels until I got the spitfire radial full 58mm 97a. The wheels feel perfect. Until I find a pro deck with graphics I like I think I have a good setup. Going to change out bushings after I get some break in time with the trucks. Next board setup will try the 99a.
I’v had only two 9” decks. Same indep. 169 trucks. This newish deck should be very good in general they say but I dont know. (A part from my very first deck. Used ”head”- ready to skate board. I didnt knew it was a kids board for under 10 years old. Had a mayor crash with it when 1st tried to drop in. I landed on my helmet😅)
Great video, very informative & well articulated. The comparison between the 8.5 & 8.75 was key for me, not many people showing that difference so clearly. Like you, just getting back into it after a long absence & a great deal has changed since the 80-90's lol..The question I have is, I started back up on an 8.75 & I am finding it a bit big for my liking so I thought an 8.38 or 8.5 would be the sweet spot? The trouble is I've found a deck I really like but it only comes in an 8.6. Do you think an 8.6 is too close to an 8.75 & there would not be much difference between the two or is an 8.5 & 8.6 basically the same? Also all boards are popcicle shaped.
Hey that’s a great question. I can totally tell a difference between my 8.5 and the 8.8 which is still insane to me! So small and yet noticeable. The 8.6 has gotta be darn close to the 8.5. But if I were you I’d probably stick between 8.25 and 8.5 to be safe.
Yea, that is what I was thinking, just interested in other informed opinions. Thank you!! BTW...Very cool set up, that Resurrection graphic is rad!!@@StevesSkateXplosion
Rock on man! I just got the same deck with Bronson g3 bearings and Powell dragon rat bones II 93a 58mm wheels. Excited to get back into skating after nearly 20 years. What bearings you like?
Yeah the 169s on the 8.8 make it feel so solid and anchored to the ground for me in a way that 159s don’t. Granted I do use the 159s on 8.5 inch decks when I’m using that deck like the Casper or Dressen
Is it the 8.8" width that you like most about this deck? Have you decided that you prefer the modern popsicle shaped boards the best? Have noticed a deference in wheel bases?
Yeah I’m actually surprised that I prefer a deck that size considering how tall I am, but the game changer for me was putting 169 Indy’s on it which helped to anchor me to the ground more.
Does this have the steep kicks/ATV concave or the more mellow 3D concave? I have the SC Winkowski 8.8” VX with the same dimensions but the kicks are just too steep for me.
I use vans, but I’m considering trying some other brands when they all wear out. Unfortunately I’ve got about 6 pairs to burn through first. And yeah, I don’t use risers and I haven’t gotten wheel bite in a long time come to think of it. Maybe because I keep my trucks tighter?
Nice setup. I wonder if S. Alba is still involved in the designs of his signature boards? I just picked up a Heated Wheel "Ostrich" Deck, that's Neil Blenders company. Its a little bigger than that Resurection deck and its got a 90's shape. I still have to set it up. Anyway, great content as usual.
@G73SkateExplosion Hey I tried posting a link but YT didnt like it, and I didnt see your contact info on your about page. So I put together a 12 second short on my channel with the info about that Heated Wheel deck. I got mine locally. I actually just gripped it at lunch today. I'm going to put my Indy 169's on it.
@@StevesSkateXplosion hey thanks. It took about 45 minutes total. I drew it out with some big french curves. I've got a few decent grip tape jobs that I'll have to post at some point. I'm definitely better at that than actually skating! lol
A question: because just started 2 years ago, dont know much about decks. Maybe trying also Salba deck (if I can find it here) but how much my tallnesh effects? I am 191cm so I think 6’3” maybe. Long as helium 😅 legs. You think to Salba ok still? Thanks man!
What sizes have you tried so far? I’ve tried everything from 8.325 up to 10.34”. But I seem to have settled into the mid to high 8.5 to 8.8 decks. But those only work for me if I use wider heavier trucks for a stable base.
First 2 decks for my begginer kid has been an 8.25 Chocolate and an 8.0 Quasi, both amazing. I just ordered a new 8.0 Polar deck for his birthday next month.
I was told back in like 99 that me and my large board and my fat 20 step gaps and aren't gonna mean shit cuz it was all about skating on like 7" board!!!! I pretty much gave up (also started having kids then) on wanting to do anything with skating cuz i kinda looked up to these better skaters. Now i see all these large pro dudes on big boards doing my tricks!!!!!! BASTARDS!!!!!
@@StevesSkateXplosion yes! Age 42 and dgaf! 1 yr clean from junk and fucking got the burning yearn to shred for sure! I just noticed that 8.5 and 14 inch wheel base, and about 32" total was pretty standard now. Im about a check away from a new board. So irritated that i listened to those twats back then!!!
@@StevesSkateXplosion well i do like creature and deathwish boards but in my home town of 29 Palms I'm known as a or the Board Slayer so i think i need a Darkstar. What say you, sir?
Oh man I love creature even though I’ve never ridden one. I literally have one in my house still boxed up because I’m waiting to make an unboxing video. Dude are you going shaped deck then?
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Solid quiver man! I’m 6”4 size 12 shoe and going up to a 8.75 polar from 8.5/149’s was like a skate hack for me. Now I’m about to step up to a 9” AH eagle with 15 in wb just to see since I liked the 14.62 wb of the 8.75 dlx boards so much.. especially after unintentionally going into a nose manny just simply rolling down a bank at the park and my back wheel catching causing me to slam super hard because of the tiny 14 in WB! Professor Schmitt was spot on about how taller 6ft + skaters SHOULD be riding wider and longer WB boards more proportional to your height and weight!
Yeah my buddy from Colorado rides 8.325” to 8.8” decks. Honestly I can ride an 8.5” but it only works for me with 159 trucks. I definitely prefer 8.8”. At your height you will probably love a 9.0” and stick some 169s on there
Yes, good luck! I am sure it goes easy for you. 6” is very good anyway and your drops from axle-stall are good. Iam struggling with those still quite a bit.
You’re working on axle drop ins?
Thanks for sharing.
Hi my name's Bob, and im a shredaholic. 🤟
Hi Bob! 👏👏👏👏
OMG we’re addicted aren’t we!? Do we seek help or just keep going?
I saw one video of dropping in on a vert. This technic helped my a lot. I mean just recently. Difficult to explain in writing. The guy just threw his weight straight down. I felt that we good for me and it feels really cool too. Like a vert- skater 😅
I think I saw that too. That’s definitely happening because I want to experience the thrill of conquering the fear of it.
Glad you have a setup that makes you comfortable, that certainly helps and allows you to focus on the trick / terrain. Coming back you had a lot of board design evolution to catch up on and one of the benefits of being an older skater is you have the $$$ to try new gear. Back in the day I begged my parents for a Santa Cruz with trackers and red Kryptonics (78a) for Christmas and riding it was like floating on a cloud! lol
Right. It feels like these days there’s every deck imaginable. Which is great, but also extensive and expensive.
great video! Dope to see how you really allowed your dedication to motivate your board decisions, never stopping in the pursuit of finding exactly what you need.
Thanks for watching dude. What totally helped make this work for me was putting 169 Indy’s on it. The wider trucks and added weight really anchors me to the ground more.
Salba is a legend and his boards are dope. Nice set up 👍🏼
Thanks. Yes its quite ok now up to 4-5 feet. Above that not tried enough. Smashed my knees quite bad a few times trying those.
Yeah 6 feet is my max but I’ve got a 7-8 foot locally that I’ve failed twice on but that was over a year ago. I’ll attempt that again very soon. Maybe. 🤔
I'm in the middle of piecing the perfect board for myself too. I'm on a 9" blank with indy 169 and went through 3 sets of wheels until I got the spitfire radial full 58mm 97a. The wheels feel perfect. Until I find a pro deck with graphics I like I think I have a good setup. Going to change out bushings after I get some break in time with the trucks. Next board setup will try the 99a.
Dude I love that. Sounds like you’ve got a sweet setup going and you’re getting very close to perfection.
I’v had only two 9” decks. Same indep. 169 trucks. This newish deck should be very good in general they say but I dont know. (A part from my very first deck. Used ”head”- ready to skate board. I didnt knew it was a kids board for under 10 years old. Had a mayor crash with it when 1st tried to drop in. I landed on my helmet😅)
It looks like you’re dropping in awesome now. I saw your drop in from a year ago. So today it must be super easy for you?
Sweet setup.. Probably better snag a spare Resurrection deck, just in case..
Dude I was thinking the same thing! Good call!
Great video, very informative & well articulated. The comparison between the 8.5 & 8.75 was key for me, not many people showing that difference so clearly. Like you, just getting back into it after a long absence & a great deal has changed since the 80-90's lol..The question I have is, I started back up on an 8.75 & I am finding it a bit big for my liking so I thought an 8.38 or 8.5 would be the sweet spot? The trouble is I've found a deck I really like but it only comes in an 8.6. Do you think an 8.6 is too close to an 8.75 & there would not be much difference between the two or is an 8.5 & 8.6 basically the same? Also all boards are popcicle shaped.
Hey that’s a great question. I can totally tell a difference between my 8.5 and the 8.8 which is still insane to me! So small and yet noticeable. The 8.6 has gotta be darn close to the 8.5. But if I were you I’d probably stick between 8.25 and 8.5 to be safe.
Yea, that is what I was thinking, just interested in other informed opinions. Thank you!! BTW...Very cool set up, that Resurrection graphic is rad!!@@StevesSkateXplosion
It’s such a nice graphic and I didn’t put rails on it yet so I’m scratching the heck out of it unfortunately
Rock on man! I just got the same deck with Bronson g3 bearings and Powell dragon rat bones II 93a 58mm wheels. Excited to get back into skating after nearly 20 years. What bearings you like?
I’m with you dude I use G3 Bronson too. I use 169 Indy trucks and my wheels are 56mm 99a spitfires.
3SkateExplosion that's so awesome! I got 159 indy stage 11s coming. You prefer the 169s though eh? Any reason why compared to 159s? Skate on!
Yeah the 169s on the 8.8 make it feel so solid and anchored to the ground for me in a way that 159s don’t. Granted I do use the 159s on 8.5 inch decks when I’m using that deck like the Casper or Dressen
Is it the 8.8" width that you like most about this deck? Have you decided that you prefer the modern popsicle shaped boards the best? Have noticed a deference in wheel bases?
Yeah I’m actually surprised that I prefer a deck that size considering how tall I am, but the game changer for me was putting 169 Indy’s on it which helped to anchor me to the ground more.
Does this have the steep kicks/ATV concave or the more mellow 3D concave? I have the SC Winkowski 8.8” VX with the same dimensions but the kicks are just too steep for me.
I think the Salba has the more mellow concave. Can you get access to it in a store to check?
What shoes are you rocking? Use Any riser pads or is the wheel bite acceptable with those wheels?
I use vans, but I’m considering trying some other brands when they all wear out. Unfortunately I’ve got about 6 pairs to burn through first. And yeah, I don’t use risers and I haven’t gotten wheel bite in a long time come to think of it. Maybe because I keep my trucks tighter?
Nice setup. I wonder if S. Alba is still involved in the designs of his signature boards? I just picked up a Heated Wheel "Ostrich" Deck, that's Neil Blenders company. Its a little bigger than that Resurection deck and its got a 90's shape. I still have to set it up.
Anyway, great content as usual.
Dude can you send me a link to the site of that deck you’re talking about?
@G73SkateExplosion Hey I tried posting a link but YT didnt like it, and I didnt see your contact info on your about page. So I put together a 12 second short on my channel with the info about that Heated Wheel deck. I got mine locally. I actually just gripped it at lunch today. I'm going to put my Indy 169's on it.
Oh dude awesome - I’ll go look now
Dude that’s sick. How long did the grip tape take you?
@@StevesSkateXplosion hey thanks. It took about 45 minutes total. I drew it out with some big french curves. I've got a few decent grip tape jobs that I'll have to post at some point. I'm definitely better at that than actually skating! lol
A question: because just started 2 years ago, dont know much about decks. Maybe trying also Salba deck (if I can find it here) but how much my tallnesh effects? I am 191cm so I think 6’3” maybe. Long as helium 😅 legs. You think to Salba ok still? Thanks man!
What sizes have you tried so far? I’ve tried everything from 8.325 up to 10.34”. But I seem to have settled into the mid to high 8.5 to 8.8 decks. But those only work for me if I use wider heavier trucks for a stable base.
Also just started skating again after about 25 years. Jumped into the heroin 9+" symmetrical decks and havent looked back.
Good job bro, I'm back after 11 yrs. Having to pace myself though, I guess you too after 25yrs.
Dude I love the Heroin decks but thus far I’ve only collected them but not skated any.
Quasi
Polar
Chocolate
Oh man! Should I be trying those decks? I’ve looked at both quasi and chocolate and my friend has a polar. But I’ve never owned one.
First 2 decks for my begginer kid has been an 8.25 Chocolate and an 8.0 Quasi, both amazing. I just ordered a new 8.0 Polar deck for his birthday next month.
Oh man that sounds like a great beginning
I was told back in like 99 that me and my large board and my fat 20 step gaps and aren't gonna mean shit cuz it was all about skating on like 7" board!!!! I pretty much gave up (also started having kids then) on wanting to do anything with skating cuz i kinda looked up to these better skaters.
Now i see all these large pro dudes on big boards doing my tricks!!!!!! BASTARDS!!!!!
Dude are you currently skating again or thinking about starting back up?
@@StevesSkateXplosion yes! Age 42 and dgaf! 1 yr clean from junk and fucking got the burning yearn to shred for sure! I just noticed that 8.5 and 14 inch wheel base, and about 32" total was pretty standard now. Im about a check away from a new board. So irritated that i listened to those twats back then!!!
Dude have you looked into brands yet?
@@StevesSkateXplosion well i do like creature and deathwish boards but in my home town of 29 Palms I'm known as a or the Board Slayer so i think i need a Darkstar. What say you, sir?
Oh man I love creature even though I’ve never ridden one. I literally have one in my house still boxed up because I’m waiting to make an unboxing video. Dude are you going shaped deck then?