Why I Keep Buying Polar Skateboards (Setup & Review)

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Before hitting this epic DIY Skatepark I setup my new Polar deck & close with some thoughts as to why I love Polar Skateboards so much. Subscribe here: bit.ly/subscribezackdowdy
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Visiting the Polar Skateboards HQ back in 2013: • Pontus Alv
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0:00 Polar Deck Intro
0:24 Channel Trailer
0:46 Polar Nick Boserio Setup
8:07 Skate Session
11:14 Why I Keep Buying Polar Boards
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2 авг 2024

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@DonNoDraper Месяц назад

I wish aws was the same tht old aws team, wood and graphics were 👌🔥💯 all I rode as a kid thru college was aws and plan b now it’s just plan b for life

@rosstempletonogskater 2 года назад

Zack, A guy named Jack working at The Point skateboard shop in Fairview, TX (Dallas) gave me a Polar skateboard when he saw how worn out mine was. I didn't realize it was such a good board until people started commented on it, & your video really confirms that now...The artwork is really cool on the bottom

@benj6107 2 года назад

I’m glad you brought the woodshop/ manufacturer (BBS) into the frame towards the end of your review as they are solely responsible for the quality, pop, feel and durability. I’m a huge fan of BBS boards and highly recommend other brands that they press boards for. With the exception of artwork and shape, the experience is the same. Personally I tend to ride Heroin boards mostly for the English brand heritage which are also pressed and shaped at BBS. The woodshop is the first thing I consider when buying a new board, not the brand.

@aito6315 2 года назад

Madness, Welcome and Foundry

@alexandrebegin5099 2 года назад

tip for everyone setting up rails: screw them in order from one side to the other, instead of doing one screw on each end then moving your way towards the middle. it makes your rails stay in place better and keeps them from getting loose!

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Thank you for this!

@BrennenBASTARD 2 года назад

Double sided tape is the ultimate move 👌

@justCarner 2 года назад

I have an even better tip! Start from the middle and work your way out. This is a rule as far as things like screwing down backer board before you lay floor tile and I’ve found it useful in every other aspect. Something to think about.

@thepancakemann 2 года назад

@@justCarner skater of 24 years and former carpenter's apprentice here... listen to this guy. ^^^

@stevenkemp9107 2 года назад

Really looking forward to your new bowl setup and reasoning, especially if you increase wheelbase. 👍

@fabandell 2 года назад

Your channel is going to be huge! Content is sick

@endlessvoid7952 2 года назад

I'm riding the same deck and love it. I tried my first Polar board 2 decks ago and I don't think I'll be changing for a while. Really great shape. I miss the wheel well cut-outs on the new decks tho Definitely agree on the boards being a piece of art. Poetic Collective makes beautiful designs too, but hard to get in the U.S.

@seanmilnes2947 2 года назад

im a polar fan as well, but i found that im breaking their wheel well boards. had to switch off of them

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Good to know!

@MC_795 2 года назад

Your videos always make me wanna go skate. Keep up the great work zack 🤘let’s gooo

@arikuusela6716 2 года назад

I like polar boards, they feel nice. I have the 8.75 and I like the wheelbase (14.375), not too big, not too small.

@frenchtea89 2 года назад

on my 8th polar :) Herrington p2 shape...been a fan of Pontus since Strongest of the Strange

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

What's your favorite board company?! If you hit the like button under this video, I appreciate you!

@stevensepic. 2 года назад

Probably my local shop’s boards. They felt instantly comfy for me and they are made from generator wood.

@marcoamd001 2 года назад

Fa Hockey and Polar

@moises5856 2 года назад

Heroin skateboards

@scottmccrimmon1 2 года назад

I like Polar, something special about how they feel. Riding a Krooked zip zogger now and loving that. Keen to try Madness or Heroin soon

@goldleader6169 2 года назад

I've been a PlanB guy for a while now.. keep up the great content Dowdy, your Killin it, I look forward to your posts..

@Beanso 2 года назад

That spot looked great and the shots worked very well. Nicely done brother.

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Thank you! Such a dope spot.

@Beanso 2 года назад

@@ZackDowdy you are welcome bro! I don’t EVER ask, however, Would you be willing to watch some of my skate videos on my channel? I need some constructive criticism. Thank you for your time and consideration

@Mandeiros 2 года назад

that spot looks super fun

@AbenteuerWildnis 2 года назад

Sometimes you are stuck in a company. For me it's "World Industries", feels always right for me! 👌

@thehundredthmonkey5972 2 года назад

I’ve ridden a couple of the P9 shape boards in 2014, Pontus is one if my favorite skateboarders and not just for his skating but his intent towards skating overall

@skateboardingbros2365 2 года назад

Aye you’re crazy on the bowl at Lindo I was just watching you

@loscrows1836 2 года назад

I love madness boards! Their graphics are sick and I love their shapes.

@c0nsci0usness 2 года назад

Fuck yes. Their graphics are top tier, they're using an amazing woodshop (Dwindle), they TELL YOU WHAT WOODSHOP THEY'RE USING in the deck description, and they tell you the exact board dimensions. You couldn't ask for more when buying a new deck.

@rustyshackleford4299 Год назад

@@c0nsci0usness Re: "they're using an amazing woodshop (Dwindle)" A commie would say!

@mathisk8life 2 года назад

Just ordered a Polar P2 shape 8.5... my Beer City big mouth deck warped . The P2 looks too be similar in shape.

@night1247 Год назад

I‘m got exactly the same deck ! super nice

@jdmresearch Год назад

I can confirm the durability of these Polar boards. Much more durable than other brands I've tried since I returned skateboarding about 2 years ago.

@zfouleur2904 2 года назад

I personally like Alltimers but I think I'll have to try a polar.

@mircowessolowski4103 2 года назад

Welcome is pretty rad!

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

They really changed the game bringing those shaped decks back a few years ago.

@Johanthegnarler 2 года назад

Love my Polars graphic and it's not bad, but I think it's teaching me I like stubby decks. I came from a Business and Company deck on Aces, and now it feels like the tail is too small, nose is way too long, and both are too steep.

@transferz 2 года назад

Use gorilla tape clear adhesive two sided it’s great!!

@Ryan88881 Год назад

0:26 Damn I tried skating that spot the other day. Was gonna try to drop in but wasn't sure if it was even possible but your clip here seems like it is possible. I just tried riding up it and doing sort of a wall ride thing. Is there anywhere where I can see the full clip of you skating that spot?

@mygoldfishdrown5178 2 года назад

When I ride dez boards, my booty tingles

@zogg_the_eternal7981 2 года назад

Respect to the guy with a Bad Brains deck, nice

@flipper4502 2 года назад

Are u gonna try Also the lurpiv 159??

@joshhenry2446 2 года назад

My favorite are alien workshop and madness the have wide noses which I like

@_.momjeans_9219 Год назад

Forever waiting on a polar pants review haha anyways great vid ❤

@rustyshackleford4299 Год назад

They're $140 !!! Stick to mom jeans.

@_.momjeans_9219 Год назад

@@rustyshackleford4299 broke boi comment

@rustyshackleford4299 Год назад

@@_.momjeans_9219 Polar apologist propaganda. With $5/gal gas, I cain't even afford boxers much less boujee britches. Commando Crew Untie!

@_.momjeans_9219 Год назад

@@rustyshackleford4299 need some tissue for those tears bruh

@rustyshackleford4299 Год назад

@@_.momjeans_9219 Thanks, but save 'um for those alfredo sauce stains on yir mom jeans.

@Immafuggin182 2 года назад

I would gladly set up boards all day long. It’s my favorite part of starting over with a board

@padrien33 2 года назад

Why not getting one of the Polar deck with wheel wells ?

@willkuuskmann8514 2 года назад

use 8-32 5/8 wood screws for rails

@mental3666 2 года назад

I love my polar 9inch

@3jsu5 2 года назад

anti hero boards are my go to. i go back and forth from 8.38 and 8.5.

@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 года назад

Swedish board and trucks, getting closer to a full swedish skateboard. Legend has it that at that point you get sponsored by a famous Swedish swimsuit team X). Just kidding. Congrats on your new setup. I feel like a child receiving lots of presents when I set up a new.. thing (even bearings).

@RikRiorik 2 года назад

SKF bearings next. I don’t know of a Swedish wheel manufactoring brand though. But Polar also have grip.

@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 года назад

@@RikRiorik We are almost there. I'm sure we could buy Swedish hardware.

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

@@RikRiorik Pontus asked about the wheels I was riding years back, I think he was exploring some options back then - would be rad to see!

@RikRiorik 2 года назад

@@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 hah yeah hardware should be the least of our problems with that project.

@RikRiorik 2 года назад

@@ZackDowdy for sure!

@TheKarrinton 2 года назад

Danielle Vargas model 8.8

@TheKarrinton 2 года назад

Do a welcome review

@kennysadventures8603 2 года назад

Polar and quasi are the best same wood

@TheWhiteCometOfAkagi 2 года назад

Was there a reason you set your rails spaced further and closer from the edge?

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Just my preference because I can lean into one rail better vs having to balance on both.

@efraimgarcia6918 2 года назад

Get an impact drill!

@Nootlest 2 года назад

Hey I got a question. I wanna get into transition. Start off by mini ramps. But I still wanna also skate street. What size board do you think I should get? And ace or indies?

@TylerRaffle92 2 года назад

8.625 with ace af1 55’s

@Nootlest 2 года назад

@@TylerRaffle92 awesome. Thanks man. What kind of wheels do you think are best?

@randylawrence504 2 года назад

8.5 with Ace AF1 55's and Spitfire Formula 4's 54 mm. All terrain ripper for sure and skates like butter.

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Great advice from the homies above, it really depends on your shoe size though. If you're around 9-10 US, I would go with something around 8.35 to 8.5. But I highly recommend (if available) going to your local shop and checking out the different sizes to see what looks best under your feet.

@bubbahotep7 2 года назад

Loved their 8.75 football shape, but they no longer produce it

@soydave1988 2 года назад

Quasi has a similar shape in thier lineup sometimes. I think the most recent one was the "please go to hell" graphic haha check it out, you might like the shape

@18JR78 2 года назад

On top of wood construction the actual measurements of the deck are what matter to me. Ugly graphic? Paint it haha.

@martinschmitz1240 2 года назад

love the content but more people need to know that all boards are made from literally 3 companies as blanks then shipped to companies to print onto them. All boards are virtually the same strength and durability wise unless you getting some Powell Peralta shit

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Same could said about nearly every consumer product? Alibaba is proof of that. There's a lot more wood shops than in previous years, and they have their own unique process. But yeah, you're buying into the brand a lot of time.

@richardhawes5246 2 года назад

I skate Powell pops and think they're comparable to the couple of others I've had. What makes you say this?

@mitsuracer87 2 года назад

@@lucasl.s.7831 there is a limited number of board manufacturers though.. probably about 3 that make almost all of the bigger brands

@putonghuama Год назад

Lmao was that a gifted hater diss about the new trucks?

@rileysmithphoto 2 года назад

what type of glue do you use on the rails?

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

I used some krazy glue here, but typically locktite works best.

@rileysmithphoto 2 года назад

@@ZackDowdy Cool Z. Prolly makes the setup so much quieter. Thank you, great videos.

@jsnmrry 2 года назад

Lol now i gotta get a new deck...

@michaeltherion7459 2 года назад

I'm still looking for 9.25 polar shape they use to have?

@scottmccrimmon1 2 года назад

I had a 9.25 Herrington shaped deck (1992 shape I think?) with a sick graphic of an alien holding the world. Absolutely loved everything about it.

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

I haven't seen any at 9.25, yet.

@leredditcommander8208 2 года назад

You know what i hate about polar? The shapes. Like explain me whats the difference or something, whats the difference between surfjr and the P9! I bought both and the difference is very little! Welcome skateboards actually has a page where they explain all their shapes. So i bought welcome and polar, but have not set them up, im currently using a lance mountain flip and IT SUCKS, one of the worst boards i ever had, probably made in china since it didnt have country of origin anywhere. Im just waiting for rain and cold weather to go away to set up one of these new boards.

@TheWhiteCometOfAkagi 2 года назад

I know what ya mean! The fact welcome tells you what’s up is killer. I just got a Madness board, same deal, I wish the explained the purpose to their shapes. Got the Jack Fardell which has a normal tail and blunt nose which is confusing as to why but just ride I guess, maybe I’ll figure it out.

@randylawrence504 2 года назад

Is that the polar 1991 jr shape?

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

Not this one, but they do make it in P2 shape.

@mathewharmer478 2 года назад

At first it is a band aid or elstoptast nothing to do with ice cream sticks I think you did about five tricks that required rails ok good stuff

@Kennethlally124 2 года назад

How are those NFGs?

@ZackDowdy 2 года назад

I love the!! The shape is nice, but would probably try something else next time.

@RoseUnseen 2 года назад

i skate only girl or baker

@rimvydasd674 2 года назад

Any madness board fans here?

@TheWhiteCometOfAkagi 2 года назад

Just set up the Jack Fardell with Gonz artwork with clear grip, the board stain was too rad to cover. All set to ride today but woke up sick 😭

@dadboard 2 года назад

Throwing some shade at gifted hater I see @01:01

@stevensepic. 2 года назад

That clip where the truck falls off mid manual was gold

@dadboard 2 года назад

@@stevensepic. yeah I mean it was a pretty valid complaint. The hanger coming off your fucking truck mid trick is a pretty big fault & that actually made me want to wait until they address the issue before spending $90 on trucks