# Equipment and Reviews **URL:** https://ukskateforum.co.uk/c/equipment-and-reviews/19.md [Latest](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the Equipment and Reviews category](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/about-the-equipment-and-reviews-category/3248)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [Shoes](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/shoes/167)
**Author:** [@franc](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/franc)\ **Replies:** 13151\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/shoes/167 "2026-10-24T20:43:09Z")
Couldn’t find a thread about shoes..?!?!? Feel free to delete this if I fucked up, I’m not used to the new forum at all. Anyway, have any of you skated the Vans Kyle Walkers? Are they bulkier than the Crocketts? How abo… --- ## [Equipment Thread](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/equipment-thread/295)
**Author:** [@nazoreth](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nazoreth)\ **Replies:** 3782\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/equipment-thread/295 "2026-10-24T14:42:59Z")
Is there no equipment/set up’s thread? What y’all reppin? I feel i need to jump board companies again. Been riding toy machine for a year and the flatness is starting to effect my brain. Otherwise really like the shape… --- ## [Polarizers / Fauxlarizers](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/polarizers-fauxlarizers/4561)
**Author:** [@doowyrag](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/doowyrag)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/polarizers-fauxlarizers/4561 "2026-05-11T23:46:10Z")
A few forumers (well, definitely one :wave:) are into these so I thought I’d start a new thread to keep it all contained. After knocking something up a while ago, I finally had a play today and really enjoyed it. I was… --- ## [Slappy kerb intel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/slappy-kerb-intel/5432)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/slappy-kerb-intel/5432 "2025-11-20T11:33:45Z")
Slappy kerb owners, I need your input: We have a 2-part (so maybe 3m long in total) kerb (by crazyroadwalls) and the new floor of the indoor is tarmac. The kerbs are slipping around a little. Anyone have any advice on … --- ## [Skate Hoarders](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skate-hoarders/4790)
**Author:** [@jimvo](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/jimvo)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skate-hoarders/4790 "2025-10-16T15:56:40Z")
Doesn’t have to be decks, or rare. Post your skate stuff stash Pretty sure I’ve posted most of this before but I’ll start it off Points for anyone who can name the red board, its a blank of a pro… --- ## [What’s your current setup](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/what-s-your-current-setup/5335)
**Author:** [@darthpunk](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/darthpunk)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/what-s-your-current-setup/5335 "2025-10-05T17:50:05Z")
Couldn’t see a “show off” thread, but a mixture of equipment addiction/curiosity/bored at work ponders the question….what are you currently riding and possibly enjoying? --- ## [Budget-y trucks and wheels](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814)
**Author:** [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814 "2025-05-24T18:55:49Z")
Are these any good? Birdhouse Component Kit - Silver/Black 5.25'' | SkateHut I just bought a new deck, a bigger 8.25. My last was 7.75 and felt too small. I would swap the trucks over but they’re old and the nuts have r… --- ## [Super small board for city trips](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/super-small-board-for-city-trips/4539)
**Author:** [@dehein2](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/dehein2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/super-small-board-for-city-trips/4539 "2024-10-14T11:35:54Z")
Hi all, Im using a Landyachz Dingy for a year now and can ride it reasonably good. Nothing fancy, just cruising around for a few km. I would love to have super small board for city trips (e.g by plane/train). To make s… --- ## [Equipment/reviews category](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/equipment-reviews-category/3246)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/equipment-reviews-category/3246 "2024-07-16T18:55:23Z")
Thinking of doing an equipment and reviews category, so people can post about their gear. A guy from Finland has offered to make me a carbon composite board in any shape/dimensions I like, so just figuring out what shape… --- ## [Eco-friendly Skate Wear!!!](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/eco-friendly-skate-wear/3793)
**Author:** [@TheSupplyNetwork](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/TheSupplyNetwork)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/eco-friendly-skate-wear/3793 "2023-09-14T09:09:34Z")
Hey UK Skate Fam! :skateboard: We’re stoked to introduce you to The Supply Network, a go-to for premium skater clothing (https://www.thesupplynetwork.co.uk/) that’s as authentic as your love for the board. We’re not jus… --- ## [Need help with shoes. Any recommendations(not Busentiz)?](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/need-help-with-shoes-any-recommendations-not-busentiz/3626)
**Author:** [@Ezekiel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Ezekiel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/need-help-with-shoes-any-recommendations-not-busentiz/3626 "2023-07-05T22:51:38Z")
Before anyone mentions it, I have a pair busenitz and they are horrible, for me anyway. I’m a size 7 UK, I bought a pair of size 7.5 UK adidas busenitz and they don’t fit me at all. The toecap is too restrictive, the si… --- ## [Powell Dragon formula and Bones X-Formula](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/powell-dragon-formula-and-bones-x-formula/3286)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/powell-dragon-formula-and-bones-x-formula/3286 "2023-06-23T13:12:00Z")
I assume these are both exactly the same. Always thought it was weird it was released under Powell first but maybe they were just testing the water to see what reception was like before selling under Bones brand? Edit… --- ## [Napalm Custom](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/napalm-custom/3267)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/napalm-custom/3267 "2023-05-27T06:17:58Z")
A while back I got talking to a guy from Finland that makes carbon composite decks. Have kept in touch with him and he offered to make me a board (any spec/dimensions I like, rather than from the ones available on his sh… --- ## [Alternate to blue (soft) Bones Bushings](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/alternate-to-blue-soft-bones-bushings/3317)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 9:12am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/alternate-to-blue-soft-bones-bushings/3317 "2023-03-02T09:12:11Z")
Anyone know a decent brand/set of bushings as alternates to Bones Bushings? As there’s none available in my local shop (which is also the only skate shop in the country) --- ## [Skateboard setup for my daughter](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboard-setup-for-my-daughter/3303)
**Author:** [@Philbleasy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Philbleasy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboard-setup-for-my-daughter/3303 "2023-02-28T11:55:34Z")
Hi my daughter is loving skateboarding. She skates a Monarch Project 8”, Indy trucks, bones big balls and bones 99a 54mm wheels. She mainly skates wooden indoor skate parks and concrete outdoor. She has got into concr…