SKATING MY NEW CUSTOM BOARD SHAPE! 

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

Ledge technician...this was fire!!

Casual switch flip back tails Jesus 🔥

Stoked to see the continued board shape journey!

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. 🙏🙌

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Bro assulted this ledge straight dope!

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 😂😂

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 .

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

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!!!

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.

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

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

A wider board with a pointier nose and tail and a relatively short wheelbase and overall length, sounds amazing. I’ve been riding eights for a very long time now and always wanted to size up, but the trend for most most board companies these days has been to make boards with pretty squared noses and it just makes the board feel wider and less agile, especially for flip tricks.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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 🤣🤘

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

That black blank looks so clean. Fits your style.

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 🤙

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

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

Ayyee I was waiting for this.

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

Amazing stuff Great to see you doing a twin tail

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

gonna need to give it a shot!

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 !

This is what peak skateboarding looks like for anyone wondering

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. 😊

Always amazing🔥🔥🔥🙌

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.

nollie tricks are clean AF👌

Shape looks sick bag was looking snappy

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

Fire as always

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

I've had 2 of your 8.0 boards and they were great! But I'm stubborn when it comes to width. 8 all day lol!

Yess

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!

Thanks Tom.

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

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

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.

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.

Bigspin back t was steezy

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

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.

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

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

Are you running tire poke with the 8.2? Or did you downsize to 8.0 trucks?

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

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!

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

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

YOOOOOO EPIC WATA Filters SON!

Switch heel front crook!!! Such a sick one

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

When you’re doing switch heel front crook, do you come at an angle or parallel? I used to be able to flip into them but I forgot how to approach it

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.

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

what's the concave of this NHS sample so far? I've had McCoys VX twin shape

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

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

Did you try f/s flips of any sort? How does it feel with the shorter board nose/tail? do they fold easier?

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

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

Tom Asta rules!

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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

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

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

I dig this type of video, I typically skate 8.0 boards but recently tried 8.25, but I feel like all the specs on the average 8.25 are a little too big, would you feel like this board is kinda like a hybrid between an 8 and 8.25?

Any change on the kick steepness? I've seen most boards are either 18 or 20 degrees

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.

That SHOE tho!

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....