I bought a 9.25 deck to solve my skateboarding crisis

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[@iamlazyskater]

Its crazy to see this video pulling in so many new people! Thanks for the views and subs! I will be posting new content soon 🔥

[@JN-vi9iv]

Don’t go back to popsicles.. get an egg shape

[@Juan-yq3fb]

What’s the issue with popsicles?

[@RikRiorik]

Life is too short to not be doing the things you enjoy. Hope you like the setup! Personally not had anything but flatground skating for the past 70 or so sessions and I’m really starting to get demotivated from a lack of progress too. Need to hit a park soon or I’m going to go mad.

[@iamlazyskater]

100% yeah! A change of scene is definitely a good idea too. I really enjoyed my first session on the new board. I hope the fun continues!

[@memorysometimers3067]

Do a DIY spot near your place. Anywhere within skating/walking distance is so sweet. Give it a try. Bag or two of concrete can make a lot of fun! 😉😊

[@DCxSkateboarding]

Lots of slow motion flat ground videos

[@RikRiorik]

@@DCxSkateboarding that’d be what you’d see if I uploaded yes 😂. Or are you suggesting I watch some to progress? Actually had a good two hour session yesterday But still hitting a park next week.

[@iamlazyskater]

I’m going to do a video hitting a diy spot soon hopefully

[@wtfRyantater]

Lately I've been getting a wider board every time. I just ordered an 8.75 from death wish that I'm excited to skate. I've found myself not flipping the board much these days.

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice. I used to skate 8.5 popsicle. I learned a few new things moving down to 8.25 but I’m so glad to go wider again!

[@Skankhunt-hl9zj]

I took a break from skating and late time I went from an 8 to a 8.25 and I skated way too good but I had a lot of things come up and I started messing around with an old chocolate board 8.25 and was trying to learn why I couldn’t ever fully get down hard flips I can’t do them regular only switch but anyway the 8.25 feels small af and my friend let me try his 8.5 and it’s easy to do hard flips with it the flick goes perfect and give me time to jump so I ordered a 8.38 and an 8.5 from element so I can progressively go up without going to much.

[@michaelmotorcycle1789]

Love you for making this video!!! Me tooo!!!! I really like both styles too. Thank you for making this video!

[@iamlazyskater]

No problem! Thats interesting to hear :)

[@whitetailskateboards]

That's a very interesting video, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this dilemma and how you solved it. I've been finding hard to get an old school shape with a wide enough tail and decent rocker nose. The shape you found looks awesome!

[@iamlazyskater]

Thanks for tuning in! Yep I find it difficult to find shaped decks that cover my needs too that’s why I snapped this one up. Now I have a 9.5 egg, this one actually feels quite nimble! Highly recommend one If you can get it 👍

[@whitetailskateboards]

@@iamlazyskater Thanks! I'd be curious to try it for sure! I will try to find one, or I'll shape one. When I can't find a deck that suits my needs I just shape it myself. Do you still love it, 4 months later?

[@nomodz4real]

I recently ordered a wide boy 10.75 and can't wait for it to arrive, love a big deck

[@iamlazyskater]

Big decks save lives!

[@ystylebboy]

omg!!! I really need this kind of deck ~ looks so awesome!!!

[@iamlazyskater]

It’s a lot of fun 👍

[@idmhead0160]

What does the deck measure width-wise at the trucks? I think you are talking about installing the rails backwards. I think the serrations or whatever you want to call them are supposed to be on the inside so that when you grip, your fingers go into the grooves.

[@iamlazyskater]

That would make sense, I don’t know if they have a set way or not though. I’ve installed them the other way for now 😭 they still slide nice but yeah I might swap em over at some point as that does seem like it would work a bit nicer

[@jamesb1412]

I have a very similar Black Lable Lucero. I have 169’s on it. It’s got a relaxed 15.5’ wheels base. Good fun and great for getting about on with some 59mm Bones Rough Riders. The Rough Riders are a bit too grippy for the skatepark though… Your grip tape jobs looks great! Enjoy!🤩

[@iamlazyskater]

Yeah I tried softies at a park once…never again haha. Sounds like a fun set-up I’ll have a look at the deck online. Thanks for tuning in 👊

[@johndeereoli]

Even though you’ve just bought this (and it looks sweeeet) I’d like to say that in my opinion the krooked 9.81 shape is the best shaped deck out there, I went through some crazy board madness and this is the board that cured that, I’ve had a few now and I don’t see myself ever changing! Can’t recommend that shape enough! Looking forward to seeing more skate footage of you on this beast 🤙

[@iamlazyskater]

Thanks for the recommendation! I was looking at that briefly but couldn’t find it for as good a price as this one so that helped sweeten the deal. I also really like the look of the Dane Brady 9.75. Think I’ll grab one of those one day!

[@johndeereoli]

@@iamlazyskater yeah, it’s so sweet that Fos refuses to sell Heroin decks for stupidly high prices! I tried the Dane1 shape twice and it’s fun but the short wheelbase was too much and then I tried that krooked deck and it was just perfect, I didn’t lose any flip tricks that I had on popsicles and it just made everything 10x more fun, even learnt new tricks after 20 years of skating!

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice! I got a few flips on mine already. Need to try and get a few tres next 🙌

[@10isawsome]

Sick set up!

[@themoog924]

Lucky enough to have a selection, I just change up what I'm focusing on from time to time. Good analysis of something most skaters spend a fair bit of time mulling over, cheers.

[@iamlazyskater]

Thanks, appreciate you watching 🙌

[@Brusselsproutsk8]

If you like that Heroin board may I recommend the Dead Dave 10.1 it has the razor edge and has been my most favourite board to date.

[@iamlazyskater]

I was originally going to get that deck but decided it was a bit too big for my needs. Thats why I ended up going with Heroin but something a bit smaller!

[@rose-vo5hj]

i’ve been wanting to skate bowls but also have a popsicle 8.0. i’m a size 8 womens, would a 9.25 still be a good idea or 8.7?

[@sluggysworld469]

already left a comment but regarding the stress of skateboarding and trying to learn tricks is something i think we all struggle with and my only solution has been just trying to forget everything i know about skateboarding in favor of that raw free feeling i get from just being on my board and trying new things if you ever get bummed on skating try to just go somewhere you can be alone and get creative

[@iamlazyskater]

💯 🙌

[@wdoering01]

Beautiful deck😊

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I get it. I recently stopped skating popsicles. All shaped boards 8.75 and more. Love boards like this. You are going to love it. That's a good slappy and transition size. Hard to heelflip but doable. I run rails on 50% of my boards (I have too many boards and skate them all). Looking forward to updates. Stay Rad.

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice yeah I can see myself sticking with bigger decks for a long time now. That first skate felt awesome! Had lots of confidence compared to my 8.25 which I was struggling with! The rails are so fast but started getting used to it and those slappys were so fun! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

@@iamlazyskater I have come to realization that I am not going to be tech skater. So like you said skate a bigger board with the tricks I and skating I enjoy. Then we get to skate our sessions and not battle for new tricks none stop. I want to spend my sessions skating.

[@iamlazyskater]

amen! 🙌

[@B0NGERSON]

Idk if you already know how to do boardslide hurricanes, but it’s a super fun one and I think you got it for sure and you got a pretty perfect set up for it

[@iamlazyskater]

Aware of what they are but I've never tried one! I definitely need to give them a shot!

[@Deltaskelta]

Bro, just realized you do spvids. Had know clue you skate. Hell yeah!!!

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice man! I am planning on announcing it on SPVIDZ soon 🙌

[@t3r083]

Nice man! I've been having fear issues transition skating my 8.5, just feeling like I don't have enough under my feet both width and length wise. I started off on a 7.75 and that was terrifying, actually ended up getting hurt, so the 8.5 felt amazing in the beginning, but starting to consider going even larger. I wear a size 11 shoe. Thanks for sharing this, much love.

[@iamlazyskater]

Bigger decks give me a lot more confidence. I’m sure it would be the same for you especially with much bigger feet than me. I’m only an 8 and it feels amazing having that much wood under you! No puns intended 😂

[@dragnet788]

Had the same issue, skating an 8" Deck and 8,25" Egg shaped one with 10,5/11 size shoes. Now i got an 8.8" and it feels comfortable.

[@t3r083]

@@dragnet788 I’m on a 9.5 now and it’s awesome

[@steve00alt70]

The wider decks are much heavier so tricking is more difficult than a narrower board which is lighter

[@t3r083]

@@steve00alt70 I’m now riding a 9.81” with thunder hollow lights (151), it’s actually lighter than my 8.5” 😅 I love this setup and it’s helped me get better on my 8.5”

[@user-nn3mj3bd1f]

Big up chester 🖤

[@sterlacchini]

Looks like a cool set up.

[@iamlazyskater]

Thanks yeah was really fun to skate!

[@TartOnMyFits]

I’m tempted to stock up on the Heroin Razor Egg 9.5” in case they ever stop making them. It’s absolutely perfect for me. I grew up skating a driveway/garage, so I’m a slow moving flip trick guy. I’m so much better on the Razor Eggs than I ever was on any of my 8” popsicles that I was on for years before.

[@RenniefosterRF]

the rails go the other way in, the little edges are for your fingers to grip for grabs .. its an old school design... very sick deck btw

[@iamlazyskater]

Appreciate that yeah someone else mentioned the same thing. They have since come off anyway. The screws that came with them were terrible and most of them snapped after a coupe of skates. I have got some santa cruz ones to go on instead now!

[@ripturha3867]

I have antihero 9 inch and i love that size. Best in all. Flips just need more kick but all good

[@iamlazyskater]

👌

[@bearofwaking2556]

I do go with the heroin 9.25 with square tails too but i just picked up a 9.5 bacon skateboards popsicle feels nice

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice. I was considering a 9” popsicle for a bit but I love the shaped decks!

[@andgah20]

You should get Indy 169 Trucks and Oj Super Juice Wheels... Also watch Oj Wheels Skate Videos to get inspired from they do nice stuff and you can get ispirated and there wheels are really nice! Skate both there are thing's that are nicer on a shaped Deck and there are thing's/trick's that are easier to do on a popsicle Switch it Up get creative!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Best greetz from Austria!!! Love Skateboarding!!! ✌️

[@sluggysworld469]

awesome board i love heroin and mandy i'd say have a quiver of 2 or 3 setups if you have the boards and trucks to do it and heroin eggs are really cool shapes that are kind of old school cruiser but also kind of popscicle

[@iamlazyskater]

Quite a few people have mentioned the eggs! I’ll have to try one at some point 🙌

[@sluggysworld469]

@@iamlazyskater they're eggcellent

[@diplenski]

Shape is sick, I really like that late ‘80s - early ‘90s squarish tail, almost full length nose. Santa Cruz, black label, and welcome have some decent shapes too. I like the dark top stain, it’s funny how subjective that is. I don’t really like green haha.

[@iamlazyskater]

Its really nice to skate, been enjoying it! I like welcome stuff but for some reason over here in the UK they are really expensive now, like £80 a deck...I like how Heroin keep their prices low

[@diplenski]

@@iamlazyskater i've not had one from welcome but i remember looking at their site with all the different shapes. liked some much more than others

[@crimsonhermit]

hot pink and/or mint colored grip cut into pieces would have looked great with the brown deck

[@iamlazyskater]

I actually looked at getting pink and also leopard print but I couldn’t wait any longer to set it up 😂

[@RegularFootisChris]

Awesome video, New Sub here!

[@iamlazyskater]

Thanks a lot 🙌

[@daaaannk4362]

have you ever tried a wider deck with the wheelbase of a popsicle? wheelbase changes the leverage points and changes the way the board pops and rides probably more than width. lots of people on 8.75s or 9s with 14.25 wheelbases these days, more room to land on and feels comfy but the board still behaves mostly like an 8" when you pop it.

[@iamlazyskater]

I've not knowingly tried one no. That's interesting though I'll have to look at that if and when I get a new shaped deck 👍

[@SandlapperSam]

I never use the screws that come with the rails take one of the screws and go to the hardware store. Get a screw that’s the same size with tighter threading that will hold the screw tight to the board. Use a ratchet screw driver to put them in and they will never rattle or come out.

[@iamlazyskater]

Yeah the ones that came with these are awful and loads of them have snapped 😭 I’ve got another set of Santa Cruz rails for another board and the screws look way stronger. I’m going to have to get some new ones for this deck now so will bear that advice in mind, thanks! 🙏

[@SandlapperSam]

@@iamlazyskater out of all the rails I’ve tried Santa Cruz rails are by fair the best and last the longest. However I have found that even those screws will wiggle out. I have tried double sided tape, super glue and even using a drill but have found the best and easiest way is to just swap out the screws. I got a box of like 50 from the hardware store and even reuse them when I change decks. Hope you and your channel the best.

[@YouFit100]

Square edge is also meant to catch the foot on flip tricks.

[@marzipanbugg]

I prefer skateboarding goofy but when transition skating I switch a lot, not sure if that’s a thing everyone does though

[@iamlazyskater]

Interesting, I've not met anyone that skates like that. You might enjoy a symmetrical board!

[@rustyshackleford4299]

Schweet shape and SIK tricks ...especially them most bitchin' Bertz!

[@iamlazyskater]

🙌🙌🙌

[@willblackett4709]

Sweet bro

[@iamlazyskater]

Thanks for dropping in 🙌

[@willblackett4709]

@@iamlazyskater all good bro I got Andersons 9.3 flight deck. Feels solid underfoot. Especially on ramps

[@iamlazyskater]

Guy I skate with has got one and I've tried it. Its a bit strange to just hop straight on but I can imagine it feeling really nice once you get used to it!

[@r1pperuk]

Unfortunately we can't all make it Nyjah levels of skateboard that's just life so enjoy what you can.

[@iamlazyskater]

💯 I forgot to enjoy it lately but this purchase has really helped me

[@robertbaker3620]

Idk man, I just run two set ups. And it just switches on what I feel like skating that day. 8.75 Heroin symmetrical egg with a 14 inch wheelbase and Venture Hi 5.8s. Also a 8.38 Madness with Thunders. I love both of them equally like a proud parent.

[@robertbaker3620]

I forgot to mention the Heroin razor edge is fantastic. I wish more companies used it.

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice yeah. First thoughts were that the razor edge feels really good. I have decks knocking around if I wanna go back to popsicle or I can pick up a cheap one but for now i need that width! 🙌

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Please share your thoughts on the Razors Edge. When I was at my local shop the guy working there said he wasn’t fond of it and thought it was a gimmick. Also do what makes you happy.

[@iamlazyskater]

Most things like this are a gimmick yeah however it felt good for that first skate. It could have been new deck hype and the new grip though. I’ll keep skating it and see if I notice a difference!

[@kevinmorrice]

Fishtail decks are my go to, started on a cheap tesco pennyboard years back, and just never liked popsicle board Edit: currently using a santa cruz reissue, its so nice underfoot

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice! I don't think I'll ever go back now unless it was something like a 9" popsicle maybe...Its too much fun on a shaped deck 🙌

[@kevinmorrice]

@@iamlazyskater yeah, plus old schools back in style, so there has to be a reason, maybe people are getting tired with default popsicles, and want to have some proper fun

[@iamlazyskater]

Yeah it’s really funny how it’s come around again. I’m stoked because there is so much more deck choice now!

[@kevinmorrice]

@@iamlazyskater yeah, bigger boards = bigger canvas to work with

[@michaelsterrett374]

Ive hated Popsicles ever since i tried the andy egg board. Ever since that board, i cant skate a regular popsicle. It has to be a symmetrical egg shape for me now. I bought another andy heron egg, and i have a heroin razor egg also that i like.

[@cristiandiazperez1947]

❤ lujo

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

80s decks usually have longer wheelbases and I've redrilled the wheelbases down on all of mine, which gives me more nose

[@iamlazyskater]

Ah cool. I don’t have the equipment to do that properly to be honest!

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

@@iamlazyskater just measure and freehand drill it! there is a kit you can buy online though, it's basically like a baseplate you mount with a bunch of holes drilled out at different measured intervals to get your measurements and use as guide holes for where to drill. so far i've only used a tape measure & sharpie and one of my power drills to redrill my setups and haven't messed anything up too badly...like one time i didn't drill through entirely straight on one hole, but once the trucks are mounted, the bolt straightens out anyway

[@robbie7298]

What wheels are they buddy ?

[@iamlazyskater]

Yo man they are basically very worn down Spitfire formula four full conical. They are the Andy Allen signature model. skateparkoftampa.com/-spitfire-andrew-allen-double-a-f4-99a-conical-full-wheels-black-82340-5

[@51sicboy]

Crisis? Not really, just do what you want.

[@yes11889]

Ive been only skating an 8.0 popsicle for while not that im bored or feel like im not progressing i just wanna try a shaped deck for the fun of it even if i can't do the best kickflip on it maybe i would feel a lot mkre comfortable trying to learn transition too always wanted to do any kinda coping trick growing up popsicle were just the norm

[@iamlazyskater]

Same here. Shaped decks are a lot nicer for transition. Loads of space for your feet. I definitely recommend trying one

[@glenncampbell1176]

149 hollows would be sick match for that

[@iamlazyskater]

If money was no object they’d be ordered 😂 wouldn’t mind maybe trying some ace trucks as well

[@frankrotthier4392]

ACE AF1’s or AF1 Hollows are not the lightest trucks but they are the best feeling trucks I think. And they look sick as well!

[@iamlazyskater]

Very tempted to give them a try yeah!

[@UnlawfulAssemblyMFG]

What mic are you using? Sounds good.

[@iamlazyskater]

It’s a rode wireless go. I had to do a lot of work when editing to get it to sound better though

[@UnlawfulAssemblyMFG]

@@iamlazyskater Thanks, Bro. I scope it out. Are you an Apple user? IMovie? If not what do you edit with?

[@iamlazyskater]

Davinchi resolve but I record my audio into Ableton first and use plugins there to sort out echo, voice clicking etc

[@UnlawfulAssemblyMFG]

@@iamlazyskater Wow... That's labor intensive. Worth it though. The audio sounds good. The content is also good!!

[@iamlazyskater]

It is a bit but it doesn’t take too long! Thanks I appreciate that 🙏

[@ron8935]

From DC metro area....nice deck and shape....

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice man! Greetings from across the pond

[@justas7021]

what wheels are you riding?

[@iamlazyskater]

Andy Allen formula 4s

[@justas7021]

@@iamlazyskater what shape are they

[@iamlazyskater]

Conical full

[@cristiandiazperez1947]

very beautiful shape ❤ is pure man style. The dynamics when skating are sure different, right?

[@iamlazyskater]

Yup it really makes you approach things differently when you skate a shaped deck which is refreshing!

[@Splozy]

Flip tricks are boring spectator tricks anyway. Love fish tail decks, they feel great at a park on transition.

[@JN-vi9iv]

Popsicles are dull and boring. I skate old school Powell Mike Vs .

[@iamlazyskater]

That’s how I feel at the moment. A shaped deck really brings out my creative side for some reason. I love it already!

[@shittoi_bean1055]

i went from an 8.38 to a 9.125 and i want to keep getting wider ones haha

[@iamlazyskater]

Nice haha. Wide decks are so fun

[@srzkx]

hahha i jus got a new deck as well, went from 8.25 to a 8.75 egg shaped deck

[@iamlazyskater]

Awesome! Had a lot of comments about eggs. Will have to try one one day. Is it heroin?

[@srzkx]

@@iamlazyskater i almost got the heroin, but ended up gettin an AWS.

[@seanneketchell9014]

I got a ten inch deck to brew

[@devon08059]

Indy 169 would fit so good and nice deck

[@iamlazyskater]

When I’ve got some more funds I’ll definitely invest 🤘

[@batcheeboy5077]

no cos its not 9.25 where the trucks are, 9.25 is the widest point, you have t watch this with shaped decks,there narrow at the back,i would say he needs 149,s

[@iamlazyskater]

@@batcheeboy5077 I'm with you on that one. the 144s are definitely too small but they are really not far off being wide enough where the trucks actually are 👍

[@ezrhino100]

I think the Heroin egg shapes are the ones guys are using now for that pesky, mid-life skater crisis. Seems to be working....

[@iamlazyskater]

😁 they have some nice shapes and the price of them is good too. Dead dave inspired me to go bigger again. I was tempted to get his pro model but decided on something a little smaller in the end

[@juanfo7307]

A mid life skater crisis is lile at 17

[@VhaidraSaga]

Bigger is better!

[@iamlazyskater]

oh yes! 😁🙌

[@VenomOG]

How to make an 8.25 look smol

[@iamlazyskater]

lol absolutely. It made me wonder how I was skating it!

[@32srt32]

2 setups or find smaller wb wide deck but you are going to make flip tricks harder than on your popsicle.

[@iamlazyskater]

I’m happy with this. I’ve already been flipping it and it feels great

[@BLVCKSEA]

You need to be skating 159s or 169s for a board that wide.

[@iamlazyskater]

Yeah I know. I can’t afford to get a new set at the moment so my 149s will have to do for now! Still had fun even with the 144s though

[@geepeso84]

Dang 144s on that. I’d def go with some 169 Indy’s. Or 159s. I just got some stage 4 Indy’s 151s and they rule! Skated them for the first time yesterday. Been skating since 94. Trying to get back into skating. It just sucks not being able to do all the stuff you used to do 20 years ago. I used to feeble and smith grind on rails and I’m terrified to do it on a flat rail now😂 😢 I’ll keep trying. Fullerton Skatepark Local.

[@iamlazyskater]

Yeah they’re too small really but don’t have the money for new trucks just now. I’ve got some 149s I could try but I would like to keep the weight down as much as I can! I’m going to see how I get on with these but I would like to go wider at some point. Maybe try some ace trucks

[@geepeso84]

@@iamlazyskater if weight is ur thing get some bones hardcore bushings (I use mediums 10$). On my forged hollow 149 independent trucks replacing stock bushings with bones hardcore shaves off around a half oz of weight per truck (13.6 grams to be exact). And since I don’t use risers myself 7/8 hardware. I hate seeing long hardware poking up my trucks. If you use bones bushings don’t tighten up too much leave em a little loose, ride around the park for 10 minutes then slowly tighten up little by little.

[@lumix2477]

I've only had popsicles all my life and I'm almost 37. I want to try something like that and I love cool graphics like that. I'm trusting in nothing but the blood of Jesus to pay for my sins to keep me out of hell. Just like accepting a plea bargain in court.

[@Dontbustthecrust]

I did this and regretted it

[@iamlazyskater]

I think it worked for me because I already had experience with wider decks and knew that I skate with a lot less pressure when I'm on one. I guess it can't work out for everyone though 😢

[@chrisXjosi]

🛹🛹🛹

[@iamlazyskater]

🙌

[@knightofbrokenglass9237]

but who makes trucks? is my issue...

[@iamlazyskater]

Not sure what you mean. Do you mean on my deck specifically? I skate indies

[@knightofbrokenglass9237]

@@iamlazyskater They're just harder and harder to find at the large sizes i mean... and I want a set to grind curbs but I think Tensor Mag Lights only go up to 5.75. Spoiled - I kno...

[@iamlazyskater]

Ah ok! Ace or Independent both do wider trucks. They are the only two companies I would use to be honest

[@knightofbrokenglass9237]

@@iamlazyskater i get that - I'll probably get titaniums or hollow - but yes - indys are heavy tho - I love them - but man they are heavy

[@chrhadden]

forcing a board type doesnt sound like much fun

[@iamlazyskater]

It’s been wayyyy more fun that a popsicle

[@chrhadden]

@@iamlazyskater i have a dogtown dressen and it was my nasty board for wet streets and shit. i like it way more than my popsicle too. especially with 58mm dragons and swiss bearings. my popsicle only gets used at the parks now