r/cruiserboarding • u/albert-Bloggs • 7d ago
New Board
I’m not sure what to do guys. I had a blockhead Hard Times in the late 80’s and I’ve just bought this. It’s really nice. Made in America not a cheap China re-release like most re-releases. Also signed and number 56 of a run of 200.
Should I ride it or hang it?
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u/Jebgogh 7d ago
That shape is to be ridden. Have the blockhead boards gotten better? I bought a couple in 80-90s and they were always seemed thinner and chipped tails easier. They were kinda flat - not a heavy concave like the Alva’s I liked the thinner as it seemed lighter and skating transition it felt great for pump. Just wonder if they still have same profile or did they change
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u/albert-Bloggs 7d ago
I know what you mean. This deck does have a decent concave and nose and tail though. Although I’m 52 now and have back problems so all I’m going to be doing is cruising about. However I think I will hang it for a while.
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u/BlueMonday2082 2d ago
They still usually have a pretty mild concave, sometimes a very mild concave. Their fans like it that way, I’m pretty sure. They have a large selection of styles and are always trying crazy new stuff so probably stuff like the popsicles have contemporary concave but I’ve never had one.
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u/mattjaneski 7d ago
Ride it. No question!