08/18/2016
When I started with RokenRol we collectively talked about larger shapes...concave..and style. Once we had all of the popsicle shapes worked out I then took to working on shaped deck with Tim Birt and I believe that what we came up with was pretty damn spectacular. I do from time to time buy boards from other companies to try different shapes, concave, and approaches to board building....I am a math geek so when it comes to a board I will try countless styles before I know that I have a good base and can work with something new. Trail and Error....You may have caught me lately on a 9" popsicle YEP a 9" board.... I believe that this sudden request for a larger popsicle is due to the shaped deck trend...everyone loved them because they were larger and the shape was a bonus, but there was a loss in functionality that took many time to realize...Fact is, the shaped and 8.75" RokEnRol decks have been some of our biggest sellers because of this reason...so yes, it's possible that in the next few months we will have a functional, responsive, and flip ready board in a 9" If you think that I take this too seriously then please take a moment, read this article and then offer comments below about what you look for in a board....I would love some feedback!
Thanks for reading
- Tedd
http://theridechannel.com/features/2016/08/paul-schmitt-skateboard-workshop-visit
Professor Schmitt schooled us at his Orange County workshop.