[M.IV]
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See the difference? This [M.IV] is a 10.0" w/ 10.0" Gullwing M.1's. The Indies are 8.0". Like wha... iBogard
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i've been skating for 13 years, I fix watches, play billiards & iM currently working on Bogard's Boards / [Kii.] . 2yrs running.
This particular project was conceived & started in 2009. [Kii.] 'boards are wider, longer and better versions of the common newschool shortboard on the market.
Designed for the taller skater in mind these decks range from 9.0" to 10.25" in width and up to 36" in length. Wheelbase can range from 14.0" for the Nine"rs and 15.0" & 15.5" for the 10.0"+.
Spring 2011 = Ssn. II decks.
[2010 decks = SOLD OUT!]
if you're Reynolds' stature then you'll like the decks i make. Or if you're 6'4", or even a little bit huskier, these decks are still for you. Even if you have a US size 14 shoe you wont have a problem with scrunching.
Ask me anything!
Positive/Negative Feedback welcomed.
Thanks,
iBogard.
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See the difference? This [M.IV] is a 10.0" w/ 10.0" Gullwing M.1's. The Indies are 8.0". Like wha... the New [M.IV]
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this is the best work i've done so far. see the difference?
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this is my Mach II with Gullwing Mission 1's. A set of Indies are shown as a comparison to the size...
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Login to leave a rant!dude saves the hemp forests! i'm tired of no good corporate assholes like you ruining everything
yeah man ive seen it, pretty impressive!
id love to press some bamboo decks. its way better for the environment, and is better than maple in many respects.
very soon, (my next batch of decks actually) I plan to fiberglass the bottom. you can buy fiberglass rolls at Lowe's for pretty cheap, and the hardening resin too. and that would reaaly add a nice touch to some decks. stiffen em up and make them a little more on the tech-y side too. people like to see stuff like that. might be cool to experiement with
ahhh yeah man, I feel you. I totally didnt even take into account there that you skate street. yeah any wheelbase longer than 16 would indeed feel weird on street. personally, I skate all tranny, and big pools, so I go for long wheelbases and big decks. to each his own though! and that'd be awesome if you get that, best of luck. and yeah, me and my business partner have a few tricky shapes up our sleeve that havent been done, just waiting for the right time to release them.
I noticed it looked like you were spraypainting the base coat on many decks. really not the best method to take. first off, it leaves the deck looking not so smooth, and second it seeps into the wood over time, causing soggyness. Id stronly reccomend sanding the bottoms and topcs to be extremely smooth, then seal with a urethane sealant over the whole deck, as many thin coats until its glassy smooth, then paint a base color, apply graphics, and re-seal with another thin coat of urethane. that will really produce some nice, shiny, smooth finishes. but I did notice the more recent decks are looking nice! keep it up!
oh, and after looking at your deck pictures, I thought id mention a few things to you, just a little professional constructive criticism ya know. dont take it the wrong way.
anyhow, the concave and nose/tails look real nice. one thing id REALLY reccomend though is longer wheelbases, like around 18-19" or so. it fits longer boards so much better.
also, I wanted to give some tips on the painting. (next post)
just checked out the page man, I like it. I also noticed you mentioned you wanted to make bamboo boards, which I really dig. I do too, a lot.
sweet, I'll definitely keeo you in mind when its time for a new deck.
and thats pretty awesome, that you have them professionally done.
so far ive just pressed pool and slalom boards. but theyve only been prototypes so far, with cheap wood. (but we shred the decks and they feel great) im going to get into making longboards soon, and longer pool boards like I ride. its fun pressing decks, and also a ton of working and perfecting.
im definitely interested in one of yours though, thats for sure
oh and also, meant to ask you. do you press these decks yourself? I myself have a 12 ton hydraulic press, and molds I build myself. I have yet to make a mold for boards longer than 34" though, but its coming soon. our little company is still young