After a lazy sick day with multiple naps I went out into the garage. I had setup yet another complete out of old stuff. This time a really old 8″ null board (I didn’t have any 8.25 in decent shape in the garage) that was found at a garage sale with Venture 5.2 highs. I’ve never been too found of the 8″ venture highs, but I normally skate them with an 8.25 so who knows. They felt fine in the garage. I really want to get nollie heel. They seem possible. The one above doesn’t look close, but it’s feeling closer. That heelflip is one of the funniest and worst ones I’ve done. I posted it as a story and was delighted that multiple people responded saying they’ve done worse. Ha . I have never done a pop shove 50 that I know of and although this is just a 1″ tall piece of plastic it was fun. Trying pop shove nosepick felt really cool too. I never quite got the kick back tail. Hucking 3 flip 50 was funny. It somehow felt possible. Even though I didn’t land much, it was a fun session and it made me feel better to get some exercise. It’s crazy how comfortable the 8″ null shape feels. It’s definitely the shape/size I have skated the most.

(setup old 8″ null, venture 5.2 v-hollow high trucks, 50mm bones stf, 3 speed washers on the inside of each axle to make it feel a little wider, bones medium bushings, lakai sheffield gray size 12, thinnish lakai rubbery insoles from bristols)
(pain level 1/10)

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