How come wizard + grinds is not more popular?
So, long story short: used to do aggressive as a teen and now looking to get back to it. Wizard skating got my eye, 'cause I don’t live near a skatepark, so realistically 80% of my time will be on flat. And also less aggressive to joints, etc.
But I do want the option to throw some grinds here and there, and some copper railing in a bowl… without having to invest in two setups.
I’m aware of the NN skate dragon+ with the Monkey block, but it seems the monkey block is no longer manufactured (not listed on their site), and there’s no 3D custom piece or replacement for it, nor any second-hand pieces that I’ve been able to find (Europe).
So hence my question: how come this is not a more popular crossover? Soul plates and H blocks that keep wizard stuff happening and allow the occasional grind stuff? Even if it's plug&play for each type of session, like the monkey thing.
What other options do I have to find this sweet spot setup without breaking the bank or having two setups/frames? Or where are people secretly hoarding the Monkey block?