The Set-up Thread

[sweatercuff]

so I just put on these OJ "Never Forget Pluto" wheels on

My verdict: they are awesome. Like them much much better than my old spits. I think I finally kicked the fire.

also...the joy of new swiss bearings. haven't had a fresh pair of these puppies in a looong time. Thanks again Jake Johnson.

[Chocolaterain]

Huzzah. Those but 99a's. Back truck is through the axle, trying to decide between Ace/Thunder/Thieve.

Theeve or Ace

so I just put on these OJ "Never Forget Pluto" wheels on

That should be on a board or something, its to good to be a wheel graphic

[Joe Pesci]

the formula for those never forget pluto ojs is seriously fucking sick, theyre made to be like skatepark wheels but im not sure how they compare to spfs... all i know is i skated my friends and it was the first time i noticed how good/sick wheels can feel

[Tim_Smith]

Theeves seem hit or miss. I've had my Ace trucks for 2 years and they're great, but only buy them if you like loose trucks.

[pica]

^thank you timmy, very informative.

[drunk guy]

waters and army tie dye naked bird indies and sample wheels

[brianwilson]

5boro
Indy's
Spitfire classics

[The Math Professor]

5boro
Indy's
Spitfire classics

5Boro killed it with that series.

[Stoeipoes]

Just set up some 52 mm spitfire streetburners for the first time and I didn't like them at all. I skated on asphalt today.

What do you guys think of them?

[floop]

impulse buy.  decided to bump up to a bigger set up and got new trucks and board (went from 8 to 8.38).. 

How is this working out for you?
I'm contemplating the same bump up, but I've skated 8 for so long I feel like 8.38 will be huge and awkward.

i still haven't fucking skated because i've been working like a bitch.  i will update this weekend.. 

stepping on it it feels like a boat compared to my 8, but i've been wanting to try a bigger set up so i'm looking forward to it

[brianwilson]

5boro
Indy's
Spitfire classics

5Boro killed it with that series.

Hell yeah, this definitely won't be my last 5boro. Good dudes, good boards.

[Cthulhu!]

Just set up some 52 mm spitfire streetburners for the first time and I didn't like them at all. I skated on asphalt today.

What do you guys think of them?

I've stopped skating Spitfires entirely.

[pandarelated]

Theeves seem hit or miss. I've had my Ace trucks for 2 years and they're great, but only buy them if you like loose trucks.

theeves are a very controlled ride (reminds me some of thunders turning / response) . uber boring. aces are the looses trucks out there. the turn is to sharp and fast.. and are a pure blast to skate on. IMO. plus people think you crazy when you trucks just wobble on their own. yet you don't get wheel bite.. I'm glad i tried a lot of trucks in the past couple years so now i know ace's are the best. for how i like to skate.

[G.Lewis]

Just set up some 52 mm spitfire streetburners for the first time and I didn't like them at all. I skated on asphalt today.

What do you guys think of them?

I've stopped skating Spitfires entirely.

They're terrible.  I'm skating a set and they've coned out pretty quick.  And I suck.  Bones and Pig seem to be best, for me anyway.

[oyolar]

Just set up some 52 mm spitfire streetburners for the first time and I didn't like them at all. I skated on asphalt today.

What do you guys think of them?

I've stopped skating Spitfires entirely.

They're terrible.  I'm skating a set and they've coned out pretty quick.  And I suck.  Bones and Pig seem to be best, for me anyway.

sml.

[Joe Pesci]

oj wheels and bones are killing it, i like the bones 100s

[ivegotlevitation]

Just set up some 52 mm spitfire streetburners for the first time and I didn't like them at all. I skated on asphalt today.

What do you guys think of them?

I've stopped skating Spitfires entirely.

I just finished skating some spitfires and they were fucking garbage. I won't buy them again. I just got some Prize Fighter Cutlery wheels in the mail, hopefully they will be really good.

[Mr.Hamfist]

Theeves seem hit or miss. I've had my Ace trucks for 2 years and they're great, but only buy them if you like loose trucks.

theeves are a very controlled ride (reminds me some of thunders turning / response) . uber boring. aces are the looses trucks out there. the turn is to sharp and fast.. and are a pure blast to skate on. IMO. plus people think you crazy when you trucks just wobble on their own. yet you don't get wheel bite.. I'm glad i tried a lot of trucks in the past couple years so now i know ace's are the best. for how i like to skate.

    what do you mean by controlled exactly? more resistance when turning or just stability in general?

[Kitto]

Has anyone tried palace wheels?

[victor333]

Theeves seem hit or miss. I've had my Ace trucks for 2 years and they're great, but only buy them if you like loose trucks.

theeves are a very controlled ride (reminds me some of thunders turning / response) . uber boring. aces are the looses trucks out there. the turn is to sharp and fast.. and are a pure blast to skate on. IMO. plus people think you crazy when you trucks just wobble on their own. yet you don't get wheel bite.. I'm glad i tried a lot of trucks in the past couple years so now i know ace's are the best. for how i like to skate.

    what do you mean by controlled exactly? more resistance when turning or just stability in general?

I have a pair of Theeves.

I think he just means they're stable when you need them to be. IMO, that's exactly what you want in a truck. Why would I want a truck that feels all loosey-goosey, even when I'm just trying to push or set-up for a trick.

FWIW, I love my Tiax. I have had two pairs and I bought my friend a pair of CSX. All three sets have been great, and I constantly recommend that people try theeve trucks.

[Kitto]

After posting i was going to set it up about a month ago finally got round to doing.  Hopefully should get a quick push in after work tomorrow.
sorry for the stupidly big photo

[muk_mb]

My first setup since November when I broke my ankle in three places:

- blank pool shape 8.75
- 8.5inch-wide ventures
- 53mm spitfire SFW's
- bones swiss

http://samuelgoodwin.tumblr.com/post/19081440633/vimeos-iphone-app-is-kinda-wacky-but-you-get-the I'm back!

[cookieboy]

8.25 Warco board
Thunder 147s
Bones 51
Reds

[SteamyRayVaughan]

these wheels'll change your life, dudes. i have 'em in 58 and theyre stellar
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SANTA-CRUZ-NOS-Skateboard-Wheels-OJ-STREET-RAZOR-60MM-VINTAGE-Old-School-/390392331040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae5323b20

[Antonio_SC]

PLAZA boards 8.25 (It's a small Italian company based in Salerno, near Napoli. Made in Canada and screen printed by hand. I asked for one with simple wood grain background) The owner of the small company also have a distribution and brings Magenta, Perus, Antiz, 5Boro and some other nice and small brands.
Ace 44 with bones hard and risers
Spitfire street burner 54 (starting to get really yellow after a week)
Bones Reds

[escapistfool]

Low-pros are amazing, mind you.

[VictoriousOG]

8.5 Index
5.8 Venture
52 Autobahns
Bones Red
Jessup
Phillips

[escapistfool]

8.5 Index
5.8 Venture
52 Autobahns
Bones Red
Jessup
Phillips

You really are a trendy bastard haha

[VictoriousOG]

8.5 Index
5.8 Venture
52 Autobahns
Bones Red
Jessup
Phillips

You really are a trendy bastard haha

Yep

[chillout]

8.5 Index
5.8 Venture
52 Autobahns
Bones Red
Jessup
Phillips

You really are a trendy bastard haha

if he was really trendy he'd have allen bolts