How hard is it to flip a 9 inch skateboard? with ELLIS FROST

[@deromil4298]

ellis is just too insane. love the videos!

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot dude! Really appreciate the support :)

[@tjholmes4727]

You know ellis has freaky balance when he lands feet together and doesnt even flinch

[@HopKing]

Hahaha, so true TJ!

[@_nick_walsh_]

1:24 be like

[@2Taps420]

In my opinion as a new skater, I think 9.0 decks are easier to do flip tricks with just more room to work with on the deck, also heavier than most 8.0/8.25 decks so when the rotation goes the deck follows easier unlike a light skateboard will often fly from underneath you or rotate to fast. But that's just my personal opinion.

[@SjFrmMtl]

i just recently got a 9 inch anti and holy hell it goes smooth flick tricks everything

[@Bajue]

@@SjFrmMtl just got a 9.5 from a 8.5, gonna see how well it skates

[@SjFrmMtl]

@@Bajue ahhhh i think your gonna like it

[@Bajue]

@@SjFrmMtl I already love it just skating in my backyard, It feel smoother since i'm 5'11 and shoe size of 11.

[@SjFrmMtl]

@@Bajue hell yeah same shoe size but im 6”2 but still rides sweet 🔥🤟🏾

[@priscillyteca8699]

Ellis is so talented man it’s unreal. My favourite skater 🔥

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot! We're super lucky to have Ellis on our team :)

[@ellisfrost8646]

Hahaha im staying with 8.25s from now on

[@truecuckoo]

Unreal ender ☃️

[@oliverhughes6824]

Ur too good man 🙏

[@bradleybarker4833]

I remember back in the day when everyone skated 7.75

[@HopKing]

Hahaha wise choice!

[@jakethesk8roberts763]

I think 🤔 8 “ perfect for flip tricks flat ground some street but that’s it 8.25 is the best all around for street flat ground flip tricks park that’s my opinion

[@beemelonhead1]

It's almost like everyone has forgotten 80s early 90s Street skating when them dudes were flipping giant boards just fine with ease... size is just preference. And I've found that bigger boards just feel so much better underneath the feet.

[@voidinheritant]

not really. there is practical differences but for the most part, it is just preference.

[@oscarpatterso6254]

exactly i ride a 10 and can flip the board fine

[@vdfritzz]

i can kick flip my longboard (has a tail), but it's way too heavy and big, it's hard af, actually hurts ankle, a 9 inch standard board is too similar to an 8, i didn't expect less from ellis

[@61936]

Yeah like if you can get a good flick you can get it to flip just fine

[@solidbluebrian]

Looked and sounded so sick landing those crazy flipper do-das with that 9”. Ellis is a beast!

[@plamgz7711]

You're the reason I skate again after 20 years , bro amazing skater thanks for everything, im a huge fan 🙂👍

[@iamlazyskater]

madness! I've just moved down from 8.5 to 8.25 but still have a shaped set-up for some old-skool fun

[@HopKing]

Epic dude! Are you enjoying the 8.25?

[@prisonmike4971]

Bigger boards just need a little adjustment is all

[@23sleng]

Yeah they need planing down

[@theanti-come]

I wear a size 9 shoe but ride 8.5 inch decks because my landing ability sucks. Even with the extra landing surface, I still manage to break them in less than a week.

[@DunderHead.5000]

I bought a 9.0 'blank' popsicle just for riding to get used to it since I'm new(er). I I forget the thickness but I put risers on it, 60mm x 40mm 83a gel style wheels. Knocked out the kingpins in a set of Independent trucks (don't remember the width but they were slightly too narrow but the offset wheels make it matchup with the board) and put two yellow hard Independent barrels in each truck. Took mote money and effort than I thought but now it's perfect for me for cruising. At my weight (too much) the stiffer bushings and everything just does what I want it too. The only problem is the wheelbase at the bolts is too short so I rest one foot up on the tail. The wheelbase is actually shorter than an 8.0 board before I knew what I was looking for. The deck length is something like 31.?? Or a 32.?? and I prefer a 33.00. I didn't realize there were different types of carving but I guess this would be considered a 'lean' deck.

[@lucijanlucijan7963]

i hope its not too late one year later, but believe me, nothing makes as much difference as the wheelbase. completely changes the riding and cruising characteristics. wider board makes it a little more comfortable and longer board only makes a difference if its longer wheelbase. i went from 8.25 to 8.625 and it felt the same bcuz the wheelbase was same

[@xxjjoxx8720]

This is gnarly cant imagine skating something that wide- props🙌🙌

[@shikeemanthony5200]

i wear a size 13 and can only ride a 9. they are SOOOOO hard to find. work just the same tho 😅😂

[@hksolventless9260]

Heroin usually has a few different 9 inch boards with every new batch of decks. I've been skating the dmodw 9 from them for about a month, it's a good shape

[@jvids9200]

Im a size 13 and perfer 8.375 it fits me really well

[@trickswithjp]

Try finding a 7.5 these days

[@shikeemanthony5200]

@@hksolventless9260 im currently riding the dear man of dark woods 9 inch from heroin. they make pretty solid decks

[@hedon3181]

I’m a size 9 and I ride a 9.0😂😅

[@EjCampos209]

I have size 15 shoes and have an 8.5 deck and evertime i try to land my feet are always halfway off the board so i always mess up so now im going to get a 9

[@rroollfallen]

How? Too good! He also lands them in few tries! 👏🏼

[@HopKing]

Thanks for the support dude! Yeah Ellis is super talented and consistent!

[@edwardp5748]

that shoe and sock combo is nice. thumbs up.

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot Edward :)

[@Terminvtor]

He make it look easy 💪🏽💪🏽

[@gingeredninja]

The most Steez I’ve seen from a skater in this day and age

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot Tyler - yeah Ellis has got epic tricks and style :)

[@61936]

Remember people were skating street on 9.5 and 10 inch boards with 60mm wheels until like 1991 wheels got smaller and then board got a bit smaller in 1992 but boards were 9 inch wide granted they skated like 45-39mm wheels

[@cypotix1264]

i skate 9.5 popsicles and 10. classic shapes all day i love them better then any other sizes

[@HopKing]

Nice dude! Really interesting to see how many people still like skating bigger decks :)

[@61936]

Scram popsicles ?

[@irujravils5303]

Im from 7,5 era and this is snowboard to me.. 🤦‍♂️😉

[@rogerdavis9962]

Killin it🤘💪

[@xlegitxjdawg1]

I love skating 9 boards especially when you got size 11 shoes not hard to flip when you got big feet

[@sh666nks]

Used a couple 9" boards before also got a 9.25 chocolate Couch shape deck set up rn. Not good for tricking. Super good for going fast and ollieing. BUT sized down to a 8.6 for the main and this might be where I stay

[@danagordon7518]

What shoe size u wear

[@2Taps420]

try an 8.37 it's the perfect balance of an 8.25/8.5 best of both worlds. not skinny but not super wide its perfect I do like riding 9.0s Tho, that's just what I started with but went down to an 8.37 and its heaven. Lol

[@sh666nks]

@@danagordon7518 I don't even have big feet. Like 9-size10 now I like riding 8.75" no longer than 32.5" though. It's just the board I like riding. More space for "landing" tricks. Grips better for frontside airs on quarters and I can fling around shuv its, pop shuv its. Always land on the mf thing. I also kickflip super fast. If I move down to a 8.5 I start missing my flick, and if I ride a 8.25 I start doing double flips. So I can def get the board around.

[@sh666nks]

@@2Taps420 the board I had before my friend gave me a 9" was a blood wizard 8.38?? Then my homie gave me a 9" toy machine and I haven't looked back since. I've ridden 8.5s and 8.6s and I can def fuck with a 8.6 if I feel techier than usual. But I'm just tryna go around the park, go fast, bust some big ollies and whip out the occasional kickflip. Only thing that ever made me want to go down to a smaller board was so I could tre flip easier. But I think it's just cuz I suck at tre flips. Rolled my ankle super bad once and haven't really wanted to "relearn" treflips.

[@AldensAntlers]

proper wizard

[@HopKing]

Amen dude!

[@Noastamper]

lowkey wanna move up to an 8.75 because im 6’2 with size 12 shoes. but i fear i won’t be able to keep my tricks

[@lostfoundstudios]

I actually went back up to an 8.75 . Size 12 too. It's like 95% preference. I love the room I have on the board at that size. I say go for it!

[@Noastamper]

i skated one and it felt good but a bit tough for tre flips. it settled down my board madness so now im comfortably back with 8.5

[@lostfoundstudios]

@Noastamper hel yea. 8.5 is the goldenspot deck for me. Every now and again I like to to go up and down in size and try different wheels/grip. Skate nerd stuff 😅

[@61936]

I wear a size 11 and all my boards are basically 10 inch wide

[@gloominescent]

The one foot land is just a huge slap in the face of gravity itself..

[@veggieSxDBD]

Dudes skills are just awsome, 7.85 or 9 he is ripping str8 up dont matter what size ...respect

[@dfloriza]

As someone that rides 7.5, that board looks absolutely massive LOL

[@tomashcroft7024]

Good skating!

[@dm-fv4no]

Very talented geezer 👍👍

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot dude! Really appreciate the love :)

[@SquaredCircle777]

Have any of the hop king dudes tried Tensor Mag Lights? I imagine with an 8" board, Mag Lights and 42mm wheels they would be spinning penta flips in no time.

[@JakeCrawford]

seeing this video with 0 dislikes makes me happy

[@fev0r]

Some ppl don't like seeing you happy i guess

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot dude - really appreciate the support!!

[@deepprakash1996]

my guy just kept going, shitt!

[@serendipitous6]

What song are you playing at the end? Thank you.

[@guardian-j3970]

I CANNOT FIND WHERE TO GET A 9.O GUYS 😢PLEASE HELP ME WHERE DO I GET ONE ?😔

[@Everyting-Irie]

Good idea for a video 👍

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot Ben! More content with Ellis to come :)

[@benhopkinson9731]

Ellis is amazing! 🔥🔥

[@HopKing]

Thanks dude!

[@SlushGamerLP]

i love ellis

[@HopKing]

Us too!! :)

[@walczak9862]

I skate a 9.5 and have no problems flipping my board at all

[@HopKing]

Nice Austin! Keep shredding :)

[@golvellius6855]

What size are you on shoes

[@megaflux7144]

so gifted..

[@seanginzburg7898]

How cool are those shoes?? Does anyone know what these are?

[@tobyy89]

Breana Geering Vans

[@maggiecockatiel7177]

So good!

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot Dan - really appreciate it!

[@KurtValenciaExIm]

Hop Kings would have a field day on BATB

[@Evanlol]

agreed

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot dude!! Would love to get our skaters out for that :)

[@xsupratikx4287]

Cute dog

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot! We love Nelson :)

[@misternobodysixtynine]

Y'all forgot that Simon Woodstock can perform tricks on ANY skateboard. Width, length, it don't matter cause he's one of them under-rated OGs.

[@andrewtallakson6767]

How tall is Ellis? Im quite tall and i find it easier to skate large boards, even for flip tricks.

[@priscillyteca8699]

He’s replied to a comment saying he’s 6ft!

[@HopKing]

Ellis is around 6 ft :)

[@civicciv4090]

ayo what shoes?

[@sonicmouse3083]

After watching countless hours of Ellis, this board looks HUGE under his feet.

[@ashleybrown4754]

That plus some 60's and you have Kaders set up.

[@Sumunuhriginal]

He went back down to 8.5

[@ashleybrown4754]

@@Sumunuhriginal Still a monster. The wheels are what get me.

[@rickiejones5509]

I skate 9 with a square tail its so good

[@HopKing]

Nice dude! Yeah Square tails are nice to skate as well :)

[@jakethesk8roberts763]

Ellis frost is so dam steezzy

[@HopKing]

Steeeze for days!! Thanks a lot Jacob :)

[@SkatingCompany]

Bro untied his shoe in mid air on that last trick, Ellis too quick

[@ludihopkinson8511]

Dolphin triple 3rd try?....

[@HopKing]

Mad!

[@willhunting2623]

Ellis again👽👽

[@HopKing]

Hahahah the first Alien has landed!

[@johnnyraven8178]

Be me: skates a 9 normally

[@HopKing]

Nice dude!!

[@altcls5261]

Same right here 🙋‍♂️

[@61936]

I’ll skate anything 8.5-10.5

[@colatitan5439]

I can’t even do a kick flip on an 8.0

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

6:41 .... Watch closely, his shoe unties, DURING the trick 6:50

[@HopKing]

Hahaha great eye!! Witchcraft :)

[@bread7208]

this makes me wanna skate a 9inch

[@bobbyjollins8091]

You dirty dirty bread loaf

[@julesdubi4312]

Try 8.75 or 8.62, amazingg

[@HopKing]

Hahah do it!!

[@willfreeman6395]

i skate 9.3 n flips are calm

[@HopKing]

Nice Will - very impressive!

[@edwardp5748]

that boy good

[@HopKing]

Thanks dude - yeah Ellis is insane!

[@Dimehardhat]

I wanna see him on a7.5

[@jandreyansano5870]

I'm 5'2 41kg Feet Size: (Men)4.5 - Size 6 (Women) And i ride 8.5 Some people say 8.5 is too big for me But for me it's perfect

[@HopKing]

Nice dude!! Everyone has their own preference of board :)

[@IIIIEAIIIIL]

9.0 is what I’m going 🔥🔥🔥

[@Nothingmuch1039]

Crazy!

[@HopKing]

Thanks a lot!!

[@Donkeydoedel]

This location is so loud😀

[@westonkinsey1371]

720 double flip? Don’t you mean double tre? Is this just what y’all call it?

[@xbebisx8224]

It’s the same thing, it’s just like saying 360 flip

[@dailysmiles]

Ellis is really mad. Better see him in the Olympics or he’s not doing it right

[@DFunct905]

I don’t think anyone flicks harder than Ellis. He could probably flip a surfboard.

[@ruairidhmacleod3104]

I ride 9 there mint af

[@HopKing]

Nice dude! Yeah they're a nice size to skate :)

[@ethandudash369]

Lolol that was great 🤙

[@alexb9597]

I skate a 9.75, 9 feel so small

[@Everyting-Irie]

Really wow! Started on a 7.75 and jumped up to 8.25 felt like I was skating my front door. Peace man

[@ozanakar7879]

Are there 9.75 boards? Insane

[@HopKing]

Wow that's epic!!

[@alexb9597]

@@ozanakar7879 Yes sir, boards Can go up to 11, maybe even bigger

[@61936]

⁠​⁠@@alexb9597what brands make 11 I know Krooked makes a 10.75 and that’s it

[@heroicsquirrel3195]

I skate 9s, just gotta put a bit more effort in

[@brucebrown3615]

Hi

[@HopKing]

Hey dude! Welcome to our channel :)

[@g7ost0p]

I ride a 7.8

[@HopKing]

Nice! Really good for doubles and trips flips :)

[@steve00alt70]

The width shouldnt matter how easy or hard it is to flip it. Its just as easy to flip than a 7 inch. I have an 8.5 deck cause I've got bigger feet.

[@DAVD305]

2:48 wtf lol

[@possumguy2258]

HI

[@DiogoMeireles22]

5’6 me trying to skate an 8.30

[@HopKing]

Nice dude!!

[@stevenskates8077]

I’m sticking with 8.5 forever

[@voidinheritant]

same!

[@conorashton687]

8.875 is the way

[@HopKing]

Interesting, we might have to make some 8.875s :)

[@mauroperez1961]

Dude's voice sounds kinda like stewie

[@onlinebully8637]

Ellis is a awesome

[@onlinebully8637]

Dolphin trip flip? Wth man ahahha

[@sasaprodanic3785]

Air EF!

[@HopKing]

Thanks dude!

[@presidentgarfield]

I almost landed my first casper 360 double flip today I was so close😄

[@1rxmi]

kader sylla rides an 9😗

[@HopKing]

Nice! It's interesting from this feed how many people ride 9s :)

[@chiefinethan6415]

I flip around a 10

[@PunchmadeA1k1]

Lol i do kickflips with my 10 inch board

[@moritzpeters1505]

Triple flips look so unsexy

[@chrisrichardson5857]

Algorithm

[@HopKing]

Hahaha yes Chris

[@maxhatchs8768]

Kader LMAO

[@HopKing]

😂😂

[@haslammmo9173]

I know he's a very talented skater, but his stance and choice of foot placement really puts me off.

[@jakek1234567]

is this a joke? i skate a 9.5 and hardflip pretty regularly

[@yes11889]

For some reason I thought Ellis already skated a 9.0 or a 8.5 idk why 8.25 looked so big to me 😂