POLAR SKATEBOARDS
Polar is the brainchild of Pontus Alv, a pioneer of the European skateboarding exodus to the USA in late 90s; and of the DIY movement, with good example the transformation of his homecity, Malmo, Sweden. His vision for the brand can be seen in both Polar's graphics - which range from light-hearted humorous cartoon-styles to space and sci-fi - and deck shape varieties. The latter shows that the company is serious in what they do, which is the reason of its rise to become a leading name in the smaller company resurgence the skate market's seen over the last few years. At Stay_K, to cover your needs, we make sure you can find a lot of skateboard shapes.
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Award-winning company, although not investing in the competitive aspects of skating, with Bright European Skateboard Awards Brand of the Year for years in a row and for its videos, Pontus' "Polar Skate Co. Promo" and "No Complies & Wallrides + Shuv Its". They've also a solid reputation when it comes to collaborations, for their work with Carhartt WIP, Nike SB, Palace. The latter earned Polar's past team member Hjalte Halberg and owner Pontus a cover on Sidewalk Magazine. Other than the aforementioned videos and their full length films that have become cult classics, the team released some clips with Converse Cons where they're presented taking portable obstacles around Paris, New York and LA. The concept is to inspire skaters around the world to build a jump ramp and start exploring to honor the late 80s era when street skating really broke through, ripped out of California to spread around the world creating the foundation for what it is today.
Polar Skateboard Deck Shape Varieties
Special Shaped Decks or Old School Polar Skateboard Shapes
Call them special shaped decks, old school or pool / bowl shapes, it's a fact that these skateboard deck shapes are different from the classic popsicle we're all used to (standard or "normal" since the early 90s). Below you can find details for all the famous Polar shapes. So, if you want to get creative or just "geek out", we have all the measurements listed for you (length, width, nose, wheel base, tail). Regarding their names, many come from an era in skateboarding when similar shapes were commonly used. Others come from the name of the Polar pro that originally came up with the idea, this way respectfully the company makes sure the shape carries his signature.
Classic Popsicle Deck Shapes by Polar Skate co.
As a modern company and a team of pro skateboarders who skate different styles, Polar Skate co., other than all this variety of special shaped decks, of course offers the classic Popsicle shape in many different sizes. These vary from 7.875" size up to 8.75". As you can see, there are all the usual sizes like 8.0, 8.25, 8.5 etc. but also something like the 8.75 size cover some needs that other brands in the market may not cover. Overall, the standard popsicle Polar are always medium to high concave.
Wheel Wells on Polar skateboard decks to prevent wheel bites
The term wheel bite, in skateboarding, means when a wheel touches the deck, in result it abruptly stops and the skateboard becomes stuck. This happens when you apply too much pressure on the skateboard truck to take a fast turn or to find balance after landing a trick or big gap. In simple words, wheel wells will save you from trouble, from something that happens even to the best of us. The company files these decks just below the wheels, so that the distance between the wheel and the deck lengthens. In result, a wheel bite's more difficult to happen to you. Still we emphasize, not impossible to happen, so pay attention on those fast turns either way.
1991 Polar Skateboard Deck Shape:
9.25" (Widest Point) x 32.25
Nose: 7"
Wheel Base: 14.5"
Tail 6.5"
Comes in 1991 junior shape too, with similar features but in 8.65" width size.
DANE1 Polar Skateboard Deck Shape:
9.75" (Widest Point) x 31.375"
Nose: 6.25"
Wheel Base: 14.125"
Tail: 6.625"
Comes in Dane1 junior shape too, with similar features but in 8.65" width size. Designed and cut for Polar's pro skateboarder Dane Brady, for those creative skate sessions or the transition / ramp sessions.
Surf Shape by Polar Skate co:
9.0" (Widest Point) x 31.5"
Nose: 6.4"
Wheel Base: 14.5"
Tail: 6.6"
Comes in Surf junior shape too, with similar features but in 8.75" width size.
P9 Polar Skateboard Deck Shape:
8.625 (Widest Point) x 32.25"
Nose: 7.125"
Wheel Base: 14.5"
Tail: 6.5"
1992 Polar Skateboard Deck Shape:
9.25 (Widest Point) x 32"
Nose: 6.875"
Wheel Base: 14.25"
Tail: 6.625"
P2 Polar Skateboard Deck Shape:
8.5 (Widest Point) x 32.125"
Nose: 7.0"
Wheel Base: 14.5"
Tail: 6.5"
This shape is very similar to a 8.5" popsicle.
