I feel like 8.25 is my new sweet spot. I also think that will change as I age more hahaha. This is interesting to watch knowing that you go onto some pretty big shaped boards later. Cheers for all the vids mate.
Yeah i have ended up going bigger but it does come at a cost, weight etc…If I wanted to go really technical again I’d definitely not go any lower than 8.25. I tried an 8 recently and couldn’t understand how someone could even skate that haha
Yeah when I started skating that was the size everyone wanted but it 100% was detrimental to my learning when I think back. I’m going to set mine up again and try and skate it at some point just for fun 😁
@@iamlazyskater I'm 99% sure every deck I had in my OG career was a 7.75 because that was the era. I honestly feel the most comfortable ever on an 8.25. After the first skate, I went home and pressed F for all those weekends watching flip tricks spin all over the place (except under the feet!). LoL
Very informative and helpful as usual. I would never have thought a wide nose like the ones on the FA/Hockey decks would be good on a smaller deck. Good to know.
I remember mid-‘90s riding 7.5-7.6” boards. I had a buddy with an 8.5 black label and it just seemed wild. I still haven’t ridden an 8.5 specifically but I’ll ride whatever 7.5-10” I think my preference is 8-8.25” for popsicles and 9.25 for shapes, and I’m 6’3 225-230
Yeah my first proper deck was a Think 7.5 possibly 7.75... I'm going to get that out for a laugh at some point and try skating it again! I'm finding bigger decks a lot more fun at the moment as you've seen in my more recent vids! Thanks for all the comments
@@iamlazyskater i have a couple vids showing my setups if you care to check them out. i'm just getting back into skating at 40, can't do much yet but i'm loving every minute of it
Everyone always tells me I have crazy pop but I'm skating an 8.5 with 151 thunder regulars. I'm hyped to switch to an 8.25 with trucks that are the right size to see what happens.
As a beginner who hasn’t skated in ten years, what are your thoughts on an 8.5 deck to learn basics on etc? I assume the larger surface area of the deck would make it feel more stable and in control with gaining my balance back? Thanks a lot man.
Have you skated 8.5 before? It is slightly on the wider side of skateboarding but the reasoning you mention is true. Its more sturdy with the downside being its heavier for flips etc (still definitely possible). I would say that its a good idea but maybe be aware of the fact that you might have to get a new set-up later down the line as you progress
@@iamlazyskater thanks for the input my man. No I have not. If I were to guess that board I had back than was probably an 8.0. Is it uncommon for skaters to size down vs up? Thanks dude I think I’ll order an 8.5 to get going👍 thanks again!
Nice one man hope it works out for you. I skated 8.5 for a long time and just moved down to an 8.25. Think I’ll be sticking with this width for a while!
I went from 8.5 to 8.25 and I did it bc of the same reason as you. For me, it's more difficult, bc it's smaller and for me it's scarier. Also, I'm 6'4" and got a smaller board not only in width but also length, I notice that too. Maybe that's also why I'm scared.
your height will definitely be a factor, as will shoe size I think. I was thinking of going to an 8 but glad I didn't in the end for the same reason as what you are saying. I guess you just gotta trust that muscle memory! :)
Nice man. I used to skate 8 but find it too thin these days. Would be interested to try one again now though as I've got a bit better board control! Good luck!
@@iamlazyskater over 3 years ive done 8.0 8.125 to 8.25 to 8.5 back to 8.0 and i plan on moving to a 7.75 ;) keep in mind i gave all these sizes alot of time till my boards were shredded with razor tail now im poor i just rather save up for something more premium like a lithe skateboard
144 or 139 will work for an 8.25. if you are planning to stay on deck sizes up to 8.25 and smaller get 139. 144s are wider and will also mean you can ride 8.38 decks too. Wheel size is preference. I use 53mm. Anywhere around 50 - 54mm will work fine
I've never ridden thunder. I always use 149 indy for an 8.5 as thats the perfect width. 1mm wont make any difference though you wont be able to notice it at all
i just got offered my first skateboard and its an 8.25 but i'm really small. do you think i will be able to learn in this 8.25? i'm afraid i won't be able to do anything!
Most of my trucks are relics from the ‘90s when boards were narrower. As boards got a bit wider I got used to riding with trucks a bit narrower, 8” deck 7.65” trucks, 8.25” with 8” trucks, but I do tend to prefer wider wheels
Nice yeah its all personal preference. I definitely prefer a lighter board so had to go smaller. I'm actually on his wheels at the mo, the FF conical full 👍
@@iamlazyskater that sick, love the dude. i read somewhere that fa/hockey decks measure their width straight across (not accounting for the concave) and that quasi measures them across including concave, creating the effect that fa/hockey decks are in practice bigger/heavier than their size suggests. not sure if this is true tho, dont have either one handy to measure myself.
I feel like 8.25 is my new sweet spot. I also think that will change as I age more hahaha.
This is interesting to watch knowing that you go onto some pretty big shaped boards later.
Cheers for all the vids mate.
Yeah i have ended up going bigger but it does come at a cost, weight etc…If I wanted to go really technical again I’d definitely not go any lower than 8.25. I tried an 8 recently and couldn’t understand how someone could even skate that haha
@@iamlazyskater right! 7.75 seems insane now
Yeah when I started skating that was the size everyone wanted but it 100% was detrimental to my learning when I think back. I’m going to set mine up again and try and skate it at some point just for fun 😁
@@iamlazyskater I'm 99% sure every deck I had in my OG career was a 7.75 because that was the era. I honestly feel the most comfortable ever on an 8.25. After the first skate, I went home and pressed F for all those weekends watching flip tricks spin all over the place (except under the feet!). LoL
@@aninverse Glad to hear its worked out for you 🙌
such a sick video man, 8.25 is my favourite size
Thanks a lot man! 8.25 seems extremely common. won't be going back after switching!
I went down to 8.0 from riding 8.375 for 7 months, took 2 weeks to adjust but i like it and can ride all the same and learning more stuff.
Thats dope, glad to hear its worked out!
For my first skateboard I’m getting a polar painter old Skool red which is 8.385 wide
Nice man, I'd like to try polar again. I've skated one of their decks in the past and really liked it
Very informative and helpful as usual. I would never have thought a wide nose like the ones on the FA/Hockey decks would be good on a smaller deck. Good to know.
Appreciate you watching man, yeah really been enjoying this one so far!
Engaging and conversational. Loving your stuff. Any footage of you on your board to come?
Thanks for that man! I will be getting some footage of me skating on the channel soon hopefully. Struggling a bit for time at the moment
I remember mid-‘90s riding 7.5-7.6” boards. I had a buddy with an 8.5 black label and it just seemed wild. I still haven’t ridden an 8.5 specifically but I’ll ride whatever 7.5-10” I think my preference is 8-8.25” for popsicles and 9.25 for shapes, and I’m 6’3 225-230
Yeah my first proper deck was a Think 7.5 possibly 7.75... I'm going to get that out for a laugh at some point and try skating it again! I'm finding bigger decks a lot more fun at the moment as you've seen in my more recent vids! Thanks for all the comments
@@iamlazyskater i have a couple vids showing my setups if you care to check them out. i'm just getting back into skating at 40, can't do much yet but i'm loving every minute of it
Nice. I’ll have a look when I get a chance 👍
Great video bro! 🔥 btw you should make a review on some aces cause i want to know about your perspective on them 👍
Would love to try Ace trucks one day, my indies will no doubt last me a long time now though
Everyone always tells me I have crazy pop but I'm skating an 8.5 with 151 thunder regulars. I'm hyped to switch to an 8.25 with trucks that are the right size to see what happens.
It will be easier that’s for sure! Hope it worked out 🙌
Im on my way down, down.👍
I definitely find tricks easier on this size but I do miss the stability of my 8.5. Used to love ripping round on that thing!
As a beginner who hasn’t skated in ten years, what are your thoughts on an 8.5 deck to learn basics on etc? I assume the larger surface area of the deck would make it feel more stable and in control with gaining my balance back? Thanks a lot man.
Have you skated 8.5 before? It is slightly on the wider side of skateboarding but the reasoning you mention is true. Its more sturdy with the downside being its heavier for flips etc (still definitely possible). I would say that its a good idea but maybe be aware of the fact that you might have to get a new set-up later down the line as you progress
@@iamlazyskater thanks for the input my man. No I have not. If I were to guess that board I had back than was probably an 8.0. Is it uncommon for skaters to size down vs up? Thanks dude I think I’ll order an 8.5 to get going👍 thanks again!
Nice one man hope it works out for you. I skated 8.5 for a long time and just moved down to an 8.25. Think I’ll be sticking with this width for a while!
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Just noticed I hit that, thanks a lot for the sub!
I went from 8.5 to 8.25 and I did it bc of the same reason as you. For me, it's more difficult, bc it's smaller and for me it's scarier. Also, I'm 6'4" and got a smaller board not only in width but also length, I notice that too. Maybe that's also why I'm scared.
your height will definitely be a factor, as will shoe size I think. I was thinking of going to an 8 but glad I didn't in the end for the same reason as what you are saying. I guess you just gotta trust that muscle memory! :)
Really enjoy your videos, looking forward to more.
Do you have 144s in this video?
Thanks a lot and yup I got 144s for this so can go up to 8.38 if I want to but I've been enjoying 8.25 a lot!
I'm about to skate move up to an 8.25 from an 8 to see how it feels
Nice man. I used to skate 8 but find it too thin these days. Would be interested to try one again now though as I've got a bit better board control! Good luck!
@@iamlazyskater over 3 years ive done 8.0 8.125 to 8.25 to 8.5 back to 8.0 and i plan on moving to a 7.75 ;) keep in mind i gave all these sizes alot of time till my boards were shredded with razor tail now im poor i just rather save up for something more premium like a lithe skateboard
@@iamlazyskater 8.0 feels big after skating 8.5 for a while it feels the same now so yeah im switchinh to 7.75
@@medievaltrap7285hello! Whats your shoe size?
i moved to 8.25 from 8.5 too!
Nice man yeah was finding 8.5 a bit too big. How are you finding the 8.25?
What’s a good wheel for a 8.25, also do I use independent or thunders on it? If so which like 144 or 139 if that makes sense
144 or 139 will work for an 8.25. if you are planning to stay on deck sizes up to 8.25 and smaller get 139. 144s are wider and will also mean you can ride 8.38 decks too. Wheel size is preference. I use 53mm. Anywhere around 50 - 54mm will work fine
Are thunder 148 trucks good for an 8.25
I've never ridden thunder. I always use 149 indy for an 8.5 as thats the perfect width. 1mm wont make any difference though you wont be able to notice it at all
Yeah 148s are perfect for 8.25
i just got offered my first skateboard and its an 8.25 but i'm really small. do you think i will be able to learn in this 8.25? i'm afraid i won't be able to do anything!
8.25 is a very standard size. You should be fine :)
Honestly an 8.25 deck is perfect when paired with 8.5 trucks, all the stability and still able to do flip tricks np.
interesting. I've never tried that tbh. Maybe one to try in summer!
Most of my trucks are relics from the ‘90s when boards were narrower. As boards got a bit wider I got used to riding with trucks a bit narrower, 8” deck 7.65” trucks, 8.25” with 8” trucks, but I do tend to prefer wider wheels
What size of trucks are on there?
139s
149 is good for 8.25?
Thats a bit too wide really. 149 is 8.375 - 8.5. For 8.25 you are better with 144 or 139
andrew allen skates an 8.25 for hockey and he's a big guy
Nice yeah its all personal preference. I definitely prefer a lighter board so had to go smaller. I'm actually on his wheels at the mo, the FF conical full 👍
@@iamlazyskater that sick, love the dude. i read somewhere that fa/hockey decks measure their width straight across (not accounting for the concave) and that quasi measures them across including concave, creating the effect that fa/hockey decks are in practice bigger/heavier than their size suggests. not sure if this is true tho, dont have either one handy to measure myself.
interesting. I don't have a quasi either but may try one in the future. I think GX1000 are a similar shape too (if not the same press)
where did you get this deck?
Got it from an online UK skate shop. Its still available in a few places if you search 'Ben Kadaw deck'
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