Unconventional Pool Deck/Setup

[ksplash]

this may be somewhat of a dumb question, but seeing as how I dont care if I come off as dumb, i'm going to ask it anyway.

I'm finally getting some bowls in my city (CO springs) and want to start some of that. but i dont want a 'pool' deck.

SO...my question is, what would be a sweet board for pools, that really isnt "designed" for them. was kinda thinking something like a GFH 27, just to give you an idea of whats rattling around in my noggin.

course if this is just a stupid and dumb idea, tell me, and i'll come to my senses...maybe

and as of now, I dont plan on any like frontside air stylee stuff, just some rippage and grindageness going on. maybe some wall slides or whatever you's all call that nonsense

[Blix]

I`d say you get a convetional pool deck, you`ll thank me later.

[endzone_bob]

Want something unconventional?

Support a small builder:
Cold War
Deckcrafters
etc

[ksplash]

for sure, i'd rather a support smaller builder, thanks

[sk8norcal]

get a dervish,

el cochino


8 wheeler

ripstik

snakeboard

lots of options...

[livefortoday2007]

My next board is going to be pool board, untraditional. I am looking for the same thing. I am thinking about getting a madrid mad dog.
I see you have a flexdex glass grenade in your avatar. I would be using that but I lost mine in the river. I had it set up with 50* randal 180s (to wide right, so what I wear size 7 1/2 no foot bite) 74a gumballs and angled risers. pumping was fun on that thing.

[BergaLiden]

Evo with Kahas.

[jeremyheuser]

i had a chance to ride a voodoo and a chalice in a bowl earlier this summer, and they both ripped. 66mm zig zags on really loose 180s did the trick. zigs were quite fast in a bowl, it made it really easy to pump around

[chuckb77]

Get a wide pool deck, I'd go with something between 9-10 inches wide, and under 35: long, you do want some room to move around on though. Skating a mini 27 in a pool is crazy, there's nowhere for your fett to go, and you make a ton of adjustmensts while carving bowls.

Get some Indy's, and some hard 62-65mm wheels, I love the bones SPF's, they are fast as they come.

BTW, when I say hard being Silverfish and all, I mean of 95. Not hard as in 85a.
Check something like this:
Cold War Park Bomb III Skateboard Deck

Originally Posted by ksplash

this may be somewhat of a dumb question, but seeing as how I dont care if I come off as dumb, i'm going to ask it anyway.

I'm finally getting some bowls in my city (CO springs) and want to start some of that. but i dont want a 'pool' deck.

SO...my question is, what would be a sweet board for pools, that really isnt "designed" for them. was kinda thinking something like a GFH 27, just to give you an idea of whats rattling around in my noggin.

course if this is just a stupid and dumb idea, tell me, and i'll come to my senses...maybe

and as of now, I dont plan on any like frontside air stylee stuff, just some rippage and grindageness going on. maybe some wall slides or whatever you's all call that nonsense

[Eugene Pooneil]

any "old school" deck is instantly unconventional in this world of bi-directional kickflippers. A powell reissue would work, as would supporting a smaller builder. Or you could go the el-cheapo route and pick up a blank from skatepaige.com; they've got some moderately funky shapes. And you could even do your own art/grip work.

[Hot Wheels]

You can go old school - a nice Powell Peralta 10 inch Re-Issue with
some INDY 169's maybe some SPF's or Rainskates. You will be
unconventional and STYLISH at the same time.

[BrickCityBombers]

Originally Posted by livefortoday2007

My next board is going to be pool board, untraditional. I am looking for the same thing. I am thinking about getting a madrid mad dog.
I see you have a flexdex glass grenade in your avatar. I would be using that but I lost mine in the river. I had it set up with 50* randal 180s (to wide right, so what I wear size 7 1/2 no foot bite) 74a gumballs and angled risers. pumping was fun on that thing.

bah i would go swimming for it.. whats wrong with you

[ksplash]

so far I'm liking the cold war park bomb or raygun

Indy 169's and powell mini cubics?