SKATING MY NEW CUSTOM BOARD SHAPE!

After a little over 2 months the first sample of my new ‪@SantaCruzSkateboards‬ deck is here! Today we test it out, get a feel for the board and see if there needs to be any changes before we move foward! Excited to share this journey with you!
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[@FlipsTV125]

It’s nice for Tom to upload while I’m recovering from my sprained ankle

[@ericraedel1181]

I relate. I'm mostly recovered from my own sprain but heavy emphasis on *mostly.* hope you recover and get back on it soon!

[@dudleygray3088]

Same here broskis. Twisted my knee last weekend so have to at least have a couple of weeks off. We will all be shredding soon enough ✌️👊

[@pokesmoke7143]

Fractured rib for me. I still go cruise tho lol.

[@vinceamir7236]

Me broken foot with a too short board (nollie heel, not good enough)😅! Lot of time for KZbin!

[@vinceamir7236]

Shit a lot of broken guys😢, take care!

[@crownedinterror9]

Ledge technician...this was fire!!

[@tomasta]

❤❤ thank you!

[@theJACK__]

​@@tomasta yeah yer nollieheel front nose skidders were NICE!

[@ETANGSKATES]

Stoked to see the continued board shape journey!

[@ChristopherBronnson7]

Tom there’s nobody else in the world that can skate a ledge like this causally. You’re the best

[@tomasta]

THANK YOU !

[@yesmaybe630]

Not so tapered! Fabiano board is fire. Love the 6.7 tail I think thunder and venture need to focus on their bushings more.

[@tomasta]

I hear ya! would love them to really dive into the bushings for sure ! THANKs for watching !

[@Nomad_Skateboarding]

I like the rounder nose/tail personally. I've also never been that heavy on flip tricks, so having a more solid and predictable base for ollie's is a huge help for my skating. And absolutely loved this upload! Seeing and hearing about the process of getting your shape down is awesome. 🙏🙌

[@xXavokx]

Your board specs are getting closer to my perfect setup too. I love the Twin McCoy shape but my only scratch with it is that is 14.22" WB which I kinda hate because I love Thunders trucks. But I hate to skate them in anything longer than 14" WB. So, I use Independent or Ace trucks now. If you decide to just round a little more the nose and tail that would be my migration point for use your board shape forever and go back to thunders hehe.

[@nathanskates98]

Dude you casually just destroy ledges. You're so consistent. I have nollie 5-0s, nollie nosegrinds and nollie crooks super consistent but once you start getting in to the harder tricks you still just rifling them off, nollie heel crook so easy and nollie heel fs nose to have that easy is crazy haha. Keep killing it dude

[@javantolley8499]

Been waiting for this update! Looks like a pretty solid twin shape. Personally would like a slightly rounder (less taper) for the nose and tail; especially being an 8.25 guy. And you’re not crazy… .05” is very noticeable on a board. Looking forward for the final shape and ordering a few

[@allanreyes5520]

Now thats a well size board imo.. a solid 14" wheelbase seems a good fit for Thunders specialy coz them hangers are spread apart to each other

[@tomasta]

THANKS !

[@donalddavis2956]

Man it looked like everything was spot .your flip tricks and all your ledge tricks were consistent.I think that new set up is working for you but in my opinion you could skate any board and absolutely shred .

[@anthonymartinez5692]

Regard to your deck specs, it seems it is a hybrid of Fabian’s and Mario’s decks. Fabian’s has the 31.6 inch length and 14 inch wheel base. Mario’s is symmetrical with both nose/tail being 6.71 inch. If you are not satisfied with the pointyness of this deck, maybe Mario’s nose/tail shape would suffice. Regardless, I look forward to buying your new shape as I usually ride Mario’s decks for the twin tip but want a smaller wheel base like Fabian’s which I’ve skated in the past as well. Hoping your new shape is VX too.

[@tomasta]

it kinda is a hybrid! yea I def want the smaller wheelbase that’s a def.. I think I like where this board is at now. seems like it’s in a good spot, had it next to my taper tip when I got home and it’s def more round then the taper tip.. thanks for watching !

[@anthonymartinez5692]

@@tomasta Possible a VX too?

[@SwitchSmith]

Bro assulted this ledge straight dope!

[@JeffSpalding]

I believe you got me more stoked for Fabi’s board more than anything. That board looks so good! I went to order one and they all sold out! Lol shit.

[@tomasta]

haha oh damn! they are super good! but I like the feel of this nose I feel like I don’t have to flick as hard or something. Thanks for watching !

[@JeffSpalding]

@@tomasta Amazing video man.

[@awaterplease7885]

Love these technical videos! Don’t understand how there are so little of these kind of videos on KZbin

[@robbynaumann439]

13:40 the most relatable thing I’ve seen on your channel so far 😂

[@tomasta]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jesticles85]

i bet an 8.2 deck on a cool night in arizona is 8.25 on a hot humid day in the northeast. 0.05" on a wooden product is nothing. I bet the overall tapered shape is what is making it feel better. either way, the skating was buttery on that setup so fuck it 🤣🤘

[@vinceamir7236]

Really nice tricks!! The pointy nose and tail are like the Wooten shape kind of? I skated a few of his board(8.5) and after a few session i get used for the pointy. For sure i would like a 8.5 shape but à lot of people would get a 8.2. I little bit rounder would please more people i think but is your shape so get the best for you!!! Keep your amazing technical poppy style!!!

[@337wallace]

That shape looks good on you! Looking forward to seeing more of you with it!

[@Aurora11793]

This is what peak skateboarding looks like for anyone wondering

[@jayxtea]

i like how this shape looks. 8.25 has become a sweet spot for me as i’m shorter and with a smaller foot. 14 wheelbase is starting to feel a little long, but i got used to the 13.88 wb on the true fit deck from deluxe. i’ll definitely try one once you release them though. i like the smaller and pointier nose, but not as pointy as your old shape (or as narrow).

[@TRAVIESO_NA]

Excited to see it finally get to you. The 6.7 inch nose and tail might be a lil adjustment

[@scottieskatan4219]

Haha I just went back down to 8'' from 8,25''' trying as an old fart to flip me board again, keep on shredding cobba and we need a Santa Cruz tour here in OZ to please sometime....

[@robertchase8504]

Board madness time. Im in one myself (trucks too) Thats a good setup

[@joemcacastillo9290]

I love the original taper tip, and an 8.2 Twin Taper would be amazing!!!!

[@tomasta]

yesss thats what im sayin ! i think you will like the fact that its not AS tapered too. feels nicer in my opinion

[@FirelordRob76]

That black blank looks so clean. Fits your style.

[@tomasta]

something about blanks is sooo clean haha Thanks for watching !

[@rollingfunskateboarding561]

Thank you always for giving feedback, reviews and tips. I was wondering if you got any Japan trip videos or blogs if I missed. Would have love to meet you & team on the tour but schedule was hard. Can’t wait to see your new board shape and keep RFS and keep doing what you ❤ Always on fire and smooth

[@ehj.skaterchris]

Iam skating my own custom decks for over 5 years. 8.00 Inch 31.72 Inch 6.76 Inch Nose / Tail twin and the shape of nose / tail is round with Medium Kicks 14.00 Inch Wheelbase Medium Concave The first 2 years i had the decks in 8.25, than i got back to 8.00

[@ericraedel1181]

Even though im gonna stick with the size 8, I like that you're experimenting with different shapes and sizes. Shows how much control you really have, even when skating a size and shape that hasnt been your go to for very long. It'd take me weeks to get used to a bigger size.

[@hugo_skatesCPT]

the fact that someone at your skill level is making consistent yt vids is amazing keep it up man much love from south africa

[@tomasta]

happy to hear that ! i plan on it ! THANK YOU for watching !

[@helmutdschulnigg5798]

The tricks were all textbook like! Keep on the great videos! Soo good! I love the colour of your shoes. They look amazing!

[@tomasta]

ayyyy thank you!

[@kizashikaze9066]

Copping that board as soon as it comes out...just in time for me to be able to skate again FINALLY

[@adamhagan426]

Make it 8.3 and I’ll buy 1000 of these. Nobody has a twin with 6.7 -6.8 nose/tail. They’re always too short or too long.

[@thomasriley2584]

Finally gotta finish this vid. Stoked on the new shape man, I had ur cosmic cat shape before stepping up sizes. This definitely makes me want to have a smaller setup to fuck with. Hope they hit the shops soon. Keep killin it brotha

[@tomasta]

sickkk, me too! ill keep you all updated with when i think they will launch! THANKS for watching !

[@theJACK__]

board looks dope! (I can't go past 8" though) but the kingpin clearance on those Thunders is crazy!!! (I can't go past lows though,Im old) I'm live'n through you bruh'da. 😊

[@fakiewilly]

Love it and want it. Can't wait as it sounds sick.

[@2saddads]

Ace bushings are so good I put the low ones on a pair of Ventures and and it rode smooth as hell until they axeled and died

[@anthonydandrea270]

Idk if it’s the new shape or what but every single trick looked even better than usual somehow which is quite insane considering how fucking good you are at skating lol

[@tomasta]

I think coming from the fabi board, everything on this board flipped way easier having the slightly more tapered nose… cause things were def working that day haha ❤❤

[@wesleysfal3342]

I got anxious to watch this video after your post on Instagram, I hope you're enjoying this new shape. It's always nice to see your reaction to some new product 😂😂

[@jojosantos1264]

Tom you are on point with these set up videos I literally love twin tails and twin noses so much I actaully can’t even skate normal Boards now I only want like a few brand that have symmetrical designs. I really think you guys should be the first company to offer a twin nose shape AND a twin tail shape! I’ve been following you for so long and love your skating but I know personally I prefer twin nose BUT I know just as many people who would rather have a twin tail and it’s so hard to even find a twin shape the likely hood of you finding a twin shape that you want is 2x as difficult because now you gotta search between twin nose and twin tail AND some random brand you’ve prob never skated. If you and Santa Cruz made your next shape 2 shapes a twin nose and a twin tail you would be the first company and skater I am aware of to offer both a twin nose and a twin tail with the same shape and the same wood ! So important because the wood and the shape being Santa Cruz decks are garynteed to last plus the option of a twin nose or a twin tail will definitely make Santa Cruz the only boards I’d have to get it would make life so much simpler. PLUS so many companies are doing twin shapes now like real creature primitive chocolate I’m sure there’s others but if y’all release BOTH AT THE SAME TIME that would be a first and definitely switch a lot of people over. Lol btw been watching your skating since the fallen days one of my faves ever 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thanks for all the dope content man always hyped when you drop a video

[@ethanmoody27]

Very interesting. I personally like the Alien Workshop twin. Has 6.8 noses and is 8.25. The noses are very boxy. Would definitely try a Santa Cruz twin though.

[@samarmstrong2098]

Amazing stuff Great to see you doing a twin tail

[@tomasta]

Thanks!

[@robertbarrett8937]

I wish i could of seen stuff like this as a kid. Love the channel and listening to you working through stuff

[@likespinningpats]

8.2 might not seem that much smaller than a 8.25 but honestly it's probably 8.1875 or 8 3/16 rounded up for simplicity. It's still only a 16th of an inch smaller but that's plenty enough to make a difference. You have the privilege of Santa Cruz making whatever you want so you might as well keep tweaking it till you're completely satisfied.

[@TimHesse]

Fuller nose vs tapered (take a peep at McCoys 8.25) but you're the pro, you do you ;) I rode your prior 8.2 (too long for me as well) and ended up not liking the kick shape; switched to the mccoy/asp shape - SC-365 (NHS shape code) those kicks, just a hair shorter board and 14" wb would be really nice. 100% destroyed that ledge. So good.

[@tomasta]

yea maurio shape isnt bad at all! dont like that wheelbase though...but im feelin my shape so far, i know it might be still too pointy for some people but thats what im into personally so for me its a good balance between the taper tip and a more traditional board the the fabi or maurio decks !

[@paullucci]

Bro I don’t know how you’re handling the heat in PA like this. The past couple weeks, I have been drenched after the amount of activity in this video. Teach me.

[@tomasta]

haha its been gnarly out here!

[@TheRealWarez]

Pointy nose is a no go for me personally. I don't need an obscenely wide nose, but pointy... I just don't like the way they look/feel. Thanks for the content! You da GOAT!

[@lucasflow3rs]

Congrats on the new shape bro! Loooove the fabi boards too man…new shape looks tiiight im sure whatever call u make will be that good one 🤙

[@JohnHill]

Casual switch flip back tails Jesus 🔥

[@tomasta]

fav trick lately ! Thanks John !

[@wadedesarmo84]

That ledge looks like a great time and I can watch you skate it all day. Another great video Tom!

[@tomasta]

ayyy much love wade!

[@MauroskiSkates]

gonna need to give it a shot!

[@paulepling]

To do all this stuff on the regs in sessions is just mind blowing. So good

[@red_rose_redemption]

Ayyee I was waiting for this.

[@SwitchSmith]

Honestly just started skating a santa cruz sage deck and did notice the nose and tail are a bit pointy and really loving it tre flips are easier with a slightly pointy nose and tail

[@d_trick89]

I honestly think the future for truck companies is selling their regular stock trucks at shops, and selling combinations directly for a little extra, that way people don’t have to buy different pairs to mix.

[@goatcoffee]

I’ve been skating girl’s twin tail - 8.5” wheelbase 14” - love it, the wheelbase helps spin tre flips effortlessly. But fs flips are harder. would like to try an 8.4” with the short wheelbase and twin tails

[@lvt8studio]

new board shape lookin fire Tom!!! Definitely gonna cop one for the wall soon :)

[@tomasta]

yessss! thanks man!

[@R3vi3w3ed]

Yeah man, little bit rounder but most definitely keep the twin 🤙

[@007goddamn]

nollie tricks are clean AF👌

[@maxwellfenwick1210]

I always love when you try stuff that’s “difficult” because nothing looks to be 💪🏼

[@strings31]

I hear ya man. I notice the difference between an 8.3 and 8.38. Crazy how little things make a difference.

[@tomasta]

right! glad it’s not just me lol THAnKS for watching !

[@tylerriggs95]

Bigspin back t was steezy

[@DarkoNomad]

Awesome. I'm riding Maurio McCoy Vx decks for 2 years know and I love it but I wish it has a bit mellower kicks. Please let me know if you can compare yours with his or get info from Santa Cruz to check that, I'll be first in line to buy it if it's a bit mellower. Maybe shorter wheelbase like this will help with the pop and timing.

[@kennyhamlin152]

Switch heel front crook!!! Such a sick one

[@airtonsoares2664]

Its pretty hard to find 14in wb boards nowadays. I would be stoked to try the tapered twin tail setup, it sounds like a great balance between stability and good flick

[@SkateboardEnjoyer]

Yeah tom ! Skating is on point that board shape looks awesome, seems like it'll feel more like 8.1 flip wise but have that 8.25 stability - 0.05 100% matters ! ;-p . Man there is just something about short wheelbase huh, gonna have to peep these when they hit. Keep it lit man, loving the energy !

[@lipscantgo]

Specs sound absolutely perfect. I'll be getting one of these as soon as they hit shops I've skated some Bakers with the tapered tips and they're good, but they always have 14.25 WB. I need that 14 WB for my flip/rotating tricks to feel best

[@tomasta]

yesss the shorter wheelbase makes a huge difference!! hope you love it ❤

[@ulpsb]

I remember i had your first wawa mystery board. And the mystery twin tail, the fallen pro models. Still have them. But you are still so good, its amazing.

[@tomasta]

yessss! appreciate the support over the years !! ❤

[@dennyharper1511]

Keeping it real. Love ya Asta

[@gabrielherrera4643]

The foy shape has the right amount or roundness where it doesn’t feel pointy. The pointy shapes aren’t my thing cause I miss my flick when it’s too pointy

[@brentmarks_diy]

Always amazing🔥🔥🔥🙌

[@SwitchSmith]

When Tom post a video i watch that video !im a simple man .

[@michaelstuschka-vl6mr]

Tom got quick feet and dope style

[@lennyeacuvetto8146]

I never knew 8.2 was a size. I'm glad you got a size your comfortable with now too.

[@sirdabzmcgee]

So with these calculations I am going to need a 8.7 taper so it becomes a 8.5 but, less of a pointy tip. Your skating though looks crisp with the new shape.

[@tomasta]

😂😂 damn! appreciate you watching the vids THANK YOU

[@patrickstahl9457]

Shape looks sick bag was looking snappy

[@KTSkate123]

YOOOOOO EPIC WATA Filters SON!

[@reeeezy100]

Thanks Tom.

[@robbynaumann439]

I actually dig less taper (wider nose and tail) for the opposite reason. It makes narrower boards feel wider.

[@hoodedcobra1531]

I feel a twin board should be more blunted nose and tail… I guess more round and lil wider then a normal tail but lil less wide as a nose

[@diplenski]

I like how the grip job makes it look like a tech deck

[@rastv]

Can you make a sw krooks tutorial?? Foot placement, how to do ‘em longer, etc. love your channel… shout out from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@ItsMeGreg86]

Got one of the epic water bottles! Stoked. Use it everyday!

[@tomasta]

yesss love to hear that! THANK YOU!

[@DMark25]

14" wheelbase, sub 7" twin nose/tail... put this board in production. Please. Let Santa Cruz do a small batch A/B testing with a tapered and non tapered nose/tail. See which one sells best or if both are viable. But for the love of skaters that grew up prior to the massive board era, give us this deck!

[@tomasta]

lets goooo ! THANK YOU for watching !

[@skiboskates]

casually throwing 3 sw flip sw back tail is actually nuts tom is too good💀

[@tomasta]

they were goin! THANKS for watching !

[@sethtoland17]

Fire as always

[@dadboard]

An interesting thing about the IKP thunders is the pivot cup bushings are softer as well. I swapped the purples for some white 90duro thunder bushings and replaced the pivot cups and they feel amazing now.

[@tomasta]

I think somwhere it did say it was a redesign pivot cup or something like that. not sure if it’s softer or harder. but that would make sense on why they felt way loose at first.

[@dadboard]

@@tomasta It said “reinforced pivot wall housing” I have no clue what that means 😂

[@diplenski]

I would guess the metal around where the pivot cup sits, the raised part in the middle of the baseplate

[@ideliver7289]

14 inch wheelbase for the fuckin win, will be seeking out the asta shape if it’s at least a 14 inch, just the last time I got a Santa Cruz the kicks on it were very steep and I prefer mellower kicks

[@hpham1122]

Hyped! Just have both 8.2 & 8.25. Ease of 8.2 sounds nice tho. Not a fan of the twin

[@s-online307]

Is this the final product or you going to be making changes? I'm excited to buy the board, been waiting for it to come out, hopefully it hits the market soon. You got insane pop and catch on your flips G.

[@radspiderjackson]

Even when i was what i would consider a skate accessory hype beast, I've never put so much thought into my deck size, wheel base, or board shape. And I've never swapped bushings and kingpins on trucks without it being mandatory from a break or something. Tom Asta and Dan Corrigan make me extra curious as to how much these factors would affect my skating

[@tomasta]

sometimes I wish I didn’t think so much.. but at the same time, such littler difference can make all the difference in skating… if that makes any sense haha. thanks for watching !

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

If I had to guess where Tom Asta is from, I would say… more like Boston vibe …. Philly ? Shocked

[@Bobbytabasco962]

Yea well I'd havta say either you were having an exceptionally good day...or that board shape works for ya... cuz from where im sitting you was on point, everything was basically first try....

[@DadUsed2Skate]

I recently started skating a mini logo and the nose was way smaller and I hate it. Can’t wait to get a new one

[@solidbluebrian]

Yo Tom! Which of the Ace bushings did you go with? (Standard vs Low cut) / (regular Stock vs Hard) Sorry if you have already answered this somewhere else. Just curious which fit best for the thunders. I rocked the Ace Hard Low bushings in the Indy Mids and they worked like a charm. Switching back to Thunders and might try the new inverted kingpin model. Curious to see what’s working for ya!

[@tomasta]

they are stock Low ace bushings ! that’s what fits best in thunders ❤

[@solidbluebrian]

@@tomasta right on brother, thanks for the answer! Great skating as always and good luck on your board shape journey.

[@AaronFelizmenio]

That SHOE tho!

[@eVerProductions1]

That looks like a really good board, just need to fill out the nose and tail some

[@brettartie]

Are you making that shape for the vx everslick??? I've been loving that board but the tapper tip was just a bit too tapered, so I think that shape would be perfect!

[@mercyme3400]

You are beyond bro! btw whats the hardest trick you ever learnt?

[@Lelouch0193]

Hey Tom.. The shape looks solid but I would like to see it with a more "rounded" nose rather than pointy. And I would stock up on bunch of these for me to ride