BIG upgrade

[TheLambBread]

So, I've been skating on and off for a while and never really paid attention to the size of my board. Until recently, when I picked up my old habitat. I'm a lot older now and could really use a bigger board (about a 8.5" x 32.5").

Mainly, I'm looking for something that's going to be reliable. I want a board that is most consistently going to keep its shape. But also, I want a deck with a decent pop and concave to improve my control. Which of these boards is going to provide the kind shape and size I need while still remaining dependable?

[Xen]

Out of the three you listed, Mystery (or Zero/Slave) no contest.

or:

Anything NHS/DLX

[SkaterTillDeath]

Mystery boards are made by the same people that make Zero i believe. And Zeros kick ass.

[smgs1992]

mystery are awesome boards while the other 2 are made in china and i hope you know how chinese quality is

[AaronSpence]

Creature's bigger decks are awesome, their shape is amazing and they are super sturdy! Although if i was forced to pick one of those brands i guess it would be mystery.

[TheLambBread]

Creature's bigger decks are awesome, their shape is amazing and they are super sturdy! Although if i was forced to pick one of those brands i guess it would be mystery.

Yea, I've been looking at creature decks after posting. I really like the new cove series (they have a 9" x 33.3"). That may be what I'm going for.

[AaronSpence]

9" is a bit too far for me but each to their own! Im sure you'll enjoy it anyway i love mine(second one) and i reckon ill probably stick to them and anti-hero/DLX.

[swerv512]

i've only ridden dlx since skating again and i'm VERY happy, but i'm gonna give black box a shot in the near future based on the positive reviews...

[smgs1992]

Yea, I've been looking at creature decks after posting. I really like the new cove series (they have a 9" x 33.3"). That may be what I'm going for.

9 seems HUGE i hate the giant board faze its soo dumb you don't need a giant board to land tricks look at the 90s early 2000s everyones riding around on 7.5's landing crazy shit
i really couldn't stand my creature i think it was an 8 and the shape was horrible it felt heavy and sluggish skating it the pop felt weird
if you've never rode a creature before i'd go to a shop and stand on one first see how it feels before you decide

[Xen]

Creatures are amazing decks and have sizes for the flipper and the bowl ripper; great pop and deep concave.

What terrain are you skating? That 9x33.3 is going to be MASSIVE, much bigger than you think ;) I'd go stand on one first. I was checking out an 8.8" recently for bowls and i was too big even for me.

[TheLambBread]

Creatures are amazing decks and have sizes for the flipper and the bowl ripper; great pop and deep concave.

What terrain are you skating? That 9x33.3 is going to be MASSIVE, much bigger than you think ;) I'd go stand on one first. I was checking out an 8.8" recently for bowls and i was too big even for me.

Good point, I hadn't thought that. Was more focused on the length. Do you think an 8.5 x 32.5 would be better?

[Gnarbenson]

Well depends what size YOU ride and the kind of skating you do. If you are riding parks and transition any board 8.5 or bigger will be great.

[Xen]

Good point, I hadn't thought that. Was more focused on the length. Do you think an 8.5 x 32.5 would be better?

That's up to you! I, too, prefer longer boards, 32.25+ when it comes to skating a wider board as I hate short fat boards.

I've been skating an 8.6"x32.5" with a 15" wheelbase for bowls. I find the longer wheelbase and extra length a great help with speed and stability.

Be sure to measure, there are some 8.5x32 with really short WBs out there.