Hey everyone,

I've been fingerboarding for quite a while now, it kind of started when I was around 12-13 when I didn't want to do my homework and instead used my books to build parks :)I kind of accidentally got good at it. After I few years, when I was 16 or 17, I bought my first wooden fingerboard, a first generation close up. However, I soon wanted something better and switched to a Flatface complete when I was 18. Around 3 years ago I decided to get a new deck with a little more defined shape and some decent trucks, so I bought a Berlinwood Classic shape and a pair of ytrucks x3. I used the flatface G6's that I got with my flatface complete. The setup of berlinwood classic, ytrucks x3 and g6d's is the one I'm still riding up until today (I'm 23 now, maybe kinda old ).

Lately however, I've been looking into buying a wider deck. I have the feeling they give me more control over my board. I've been looking at several different types and I am now doubting between the Berlinwood Wide and the Berlinwood Wide Low.

Since there's not really a fingerboarding community or anything around here where I live, I don't really have the opportunity to try different decks, I just fingerboard on my own. That's why I would like to ask you guys some questions:

- How would you describe the difference between 29mm and 32mm decks? Does it really give you more control when doing flips for example? And does it take more effort to flip a wide deck just like a real skateboard?
- Do you guys have experience with the wide and wide low decks from berlinwood? How would the difference in concave influence the performance?
- Would it really be a big problem to use my 29mm ytrucks x3's on a wide deck? Or would you guys REALLY recommend getting wider trucks?

I hope to hear from you guys

mb90

I can only speak from personal experience,but I have 29mm trucks on a 32mm deck and I like it maybe more than my 32mm set ups with 32mm trucks.I do think that it doesn't look quite right but is very functional and depending on where my head is at on the day can be my preferred ride.As decks are getting even wider as the norm,33mm and up I think that a set of 32mm trucks is a must,but that is just me.I think that if you already have a set of 29mm trucks and you are considering getting a new set up go with the 32mm trucks and then you can decide for yourself.Hope this helps.  

yeah dude. 29mm trucks on 32mm decks look dope. i really like how it looks, and it doesn't affect the performance at all. i like 32mm+ decks because i get more control, and i have huge hands. and I've always been into riding bigger boards, since i skate bigger boards.

I used to use 29mm trucks on 32mm decks all the time. The only problem I found was that when you landed a trick with your fingers near the edge of the deck, the deck would sometimes flip over because of you placing the weight over the 3mm below the deck that wasnt supported by the truck. But that was the only problem I encountered

First, thanks for the quick replies I think I'll just stick withy my Ytrucks x3's for now then

Furthermore, any thoughts on the difference between the Wide and the Wide-Low shapes from Berlinwood?

Honestly, the wide and wide low aren't too different. If you're into more concave and a flowy shape then the wide is going to be perfect, but if you like slightly lower concave with a more defined shape the wide low is the way to go. I personally love both decks and would reccommend either one.

Personally, I enjoy the wide a little more because it's more responsive due to the slightly deeper concave. Plus it's more similar to the classic. The wide lows are great too, you'll be satisfied with either one

I have the wide low. It s nice. I have heard nothing but good things 'bout wide. Both are berlinwoods, so you know you're getting quality. Both are boss and will work.

I prefer the Wide. China trucks fit well on it too. But for me, I can not use china trucks on any deck more than 32mm. So I can have 29s on a 32, but I can not ride 29s on a 33.

I have both a BW Wide and Wide Low. Both are great, i do prefer the wide just a tad bit more though. Still, both perform awesome.

Ok, thanks guys I think I'm gonna go with the Wide then. I think I'll prefer a bit more responsiveness for flips

If you wanted to try good cheap 32mm trucks, pick up a tech deck longboard with the regular skateboard lookin trucks

I recently upgraded my 29mm closeup g5 for a 32.5mm Blosom, so a very similar situation. I would never go back to anything skinnier than 32 now, as my new deck genuinely made me a better fingerboarder. I now have full control over the rotation of the board and it's much easier to catch tricks as well. At 29, and with big hands, I've found I need something that wide to get the best out of my fingerboarding. YMMV, however.

I would absolutely recommend Blosom if you fancy a new deck and want to try a wider shape. The dude that runs it is lovely, and went above and beyond on my order, and the decks are luuuuuuush

Hey guys,

My Berlinwood Wide came in yesterday, and I love it already. It works just perfect with 29mm Ytrucks and it looks great. Having smaller trucks really shows the width of the deck. I even got a free sheet of FBS smooth tape which I decided to use instead of the berlinwood engraved riptape. I also got a free set of FBS Orings revolution hard with it, but I'm really happy with my Orings revolution soft on my Ytrucks. Love my current setup

Just got a BerlinWood x wide, but the wide trucks I ordered havent come yet. I couldn't wait to ride it so I slapped some 29mm trucks on it.
A.) Doesn't look as stupid as i was anticipating. (Tiny trucks on a 33.3mm board) They really didnt look too bad.

B.) Rides pretty good. Really not a huge issue. Im sure the wide trucks will feel just a step more solid, but the 29's are not a problem, even on an extra wide board.

That Berlinwood looks really nice