{"product_id":"quasi-robert-pollard-zodiac-companion-deck-8-5","title":"Quasi Robert Pollard Zodiac Companion Deck (8.5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2032\/9159\/files\/Quasi_Logo_26.png?v=1772569788\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quasi Robert Pollard \"Zodiac Companion\" Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e features original artwork by Robert Pollard of \u003cstrong\u003eGuided by Voices\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a full dip-painted board. It's an 8.5\" x 32.25\" deck on Quasi's Q38 shape with a 14.5\" wheelbase, so it's a stable, do-it-all size that works for street, park, and transition. It's pressed at BBS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Robert Pollard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore he was an indie rock legend, Pollard was a fourth-grade teacher. 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This deck features his original artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does full dip paint mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whole deck is dipped in paint, so the color covers the top, bottom, and edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a pro model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's part of Quasi's artist series with Robert Pollard. We also carry his Stamped X and Disconnect decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's 8.5\" wide by 32.25\" long with a 14.5\" wheelbase, on Quasi's Q38 shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat trucks should I run on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo with something around an 8.25\" to 8.5\" axle, like Independent 149s or Thunder 149s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with grip tape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNope, deck only. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/griptape\"\u003eGrab some grip here\u003c\/a\u003e, or we can set it up for you at the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quasi","offers":[{"title":"8.5\" x 32.25\" 14.5\" Wheel Base.","offer_id":67742107140151,"sku":"QD-26-5-RP-Zodiac-8.5B","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2032\/9159\/files\/Pollard_ZodiacCompanion_8.5.png?v=1794343904","url":"https:\/\/embassyboardshop.com\/products\/quasi-robert-pollard-zodiac-companion-deck-8-5","provider":"Embassy Boardshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}