No Strange 9.5

Dive into a unique skate experience with the Welcome No Strange Delight on Golem 9.5" Skateboard Deck, a standout from Welcome Skateboards’ creative lineup. Founded by Jason Celaya in 2009 as a creative outlet for a tight-knit group of friends, Welcome prioritizes quality, unique shapes, and ride feel over flashy graphics, fostering a family-like vibe for skaters. This 9.5" x 32.6" deck features the No Strange Delight graphic by Celaya, showcasing a bold, artistic design on a varied top stain. Crafted from 7-ply Canadian maple with a cold-pressed design, it offers a medium concave and a 14.75" wheelbase, ideal for pool, park, and transition skating. The Golem shape rides like a slightly narrower popsicle, blending versatility with stability for skaters seeking a wide platform with a distinctive feel.

Key Features

• 7-Ply Canadian Maple: Cold-pressed construction ensures a durable, lightweight deck with consistent pop and strength.

• 9.5" Width: Wide, shaped popsicle design ideal for pool, park, and transition skating, offering stability for big maneuvers.

• Medium Concave: Provides a balanced, responsive board feel for precise control in bowls and ramps.

• No Strange Delight Graphic: Jason Celaya’s bold artwork on a varied top stain adds a unique, artistic aesthetic.

• Golem Shape: 14.75" wheelbase rides like a 9.0" popsicle, blending versatility with stability for all-terrain performance.

Compatible Truck Sizes

For a 9.5" deck like the Welcome No Strange Delight on Golem, the truck axle width should closely match the deck width for optimal performance. Only Independent Trucks and Venture Trucks are included:

• Independent Trucks:

  • Size 169 (10.0" axle width): Closest match for 9.5" decks, offering maximum stability for pool and vert skating.

  • Size 159 (8.75" axle width): Narrower but compatible, providing a more agile setup for park skating.

• Venture Trucks:

  • Size 6.1 (8.75" axle width): Compatible but narrower, best for skaters prioritizing maneuverability.

  • Note: Venture does not offer a 10.0" axle width, so Independent 169 is the best match for stability.

• General Guideline: Trucks with a 10.0" axle width (Independent 169) are the best match for this deck, while 8.75" trucks (Independent 159 or Venture 6.1) offer a narrower stance for agility.

Preferred Wheel Sizes

The 9.5" Welcome No Strange Delight on Golem deck’s wide, shaped design supports larger wheel sizes suited for park and transition skating:

• 56-58mm: Ideal for park and hybrid street/transition skating, balancing speed and grip for carving and technical tricks.

• 58-60mm: Best for pools, ramps, and skateparks, offering faster rolls and momentum for smooth rides over rough surfaces.

• 60-62mm: Suited for cruising or heavy transition skating, maximizing speed and stability in bowls.

• General Guideline: For a 9.5" deck, 58-60mm wheels are most popular for pool and park setups, while 56-58mm wheels suit mixed terrain. Opt for softer wheels (80A-83A) for grip in bowls and harder wheels (83A or higher) for smoother surfaces.