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Title: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 14, 2009, 06:00:28 PM
I figure a good amount of people on here have a cruiser set up that they bum around on. I would assume most people are going to have have zip zingers/zaggers etc, regardless I wanna see them. I am planning on buying one soon seeing as I'll be moving somewhere I can use it, so any suggestions/advantages/disadvantages would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Beer Wizard on September 14, 2009, 06:08:05 PM
Closest thing I have to a cruiser is this:
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy122/maruddia/baku.jpg)
With these:
(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_product/MMBKWH-1.JPG)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GnarlesManson on September 14, 2009, 06:11:31 PM
i have one of those zero rattray zip zinger type boards. the wheelbase is the same as a regular board, so it doesnt feel weird. it also has a skeleton swamp monster thing smoking a cigarette, which is the most important feature of a skateboard.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: csumers on September 14, 2009, 06:28:58 PM
(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_big/FLHCDK-1.jpg)

(http://www.rawk.com/media/images/products/847-1973-flip-hot-dogger-55mm-78a-skateboard-wheels_overview.jpg)

(http://www.milehighskates.com/catalog/images/TRK-ACE-33.jpg)

the entire setup was free and is fun as hell to cruise to the local bars.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gabekehoe on September 14, 2009, 07:11:27 PM
(http://www.goodtimesonline.com/images/kr-cp-dk-guestr-sam-cunning.jpg)
(http://www.oldskullskateboards.com/v/vspfiles/photos/Krooked%20Zip%20Zinger%2065mm-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Flume on September 14, 2009, 07:13:36 PM
(http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt17/nytnarbz/2009581.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on September 14, 2009, 07:17:09 PM
<img src="http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7792/brooo.jpg">
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NCSB on September 14, 2009, 07:31:35 PM
(http://www.pitsurfshop.com/store/images/JoelMini.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HyperBeam on September 14, 2009, 08:07:49 PM
every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 14, 2009, 08:27:00 PM
every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.

True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bumptobar on September 14, 2009, 08:27:48 PM
every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.

All you need is the wheels, everything else can be recycled from past setups.  Cruising on big soft wheels is worth it, 10 times easier getting places as apposed to a regular board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spare change on September 14, 2009, 08:30:57 PM
Although i do understand your $$ dilemma, but there is a massive difference in your mindstate when out on the cruise.
Bigger softer wheels and a board thats obviously not really meant for kickflipping a 7 stair or backtailing your bench(although if so inclined it could be feasible) but the cruiser is for those days when your legs feel dead and the motivation to flip your board is less than 0.Yet you've finished season 5 of the office and theres no pot stickers to gorge yourself on, so you do the only thing you know, roll. Enjoying the simplest part of skateboarding,in it's purest form and free from the scrutiny your local park holds and void of that gnawing feeling of needing to film everything you do.
Get one,they tend to last forever and can be more fun than you'd ever imagine. Often times i find myself grabbing that to go roll around than my normal board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on September 14, 2009, 08:41:20 PM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
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True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.


i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 14, 2009, 08:46:13 PM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
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True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
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i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.

What do you consider big? I ride 55s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NYCasphaltSurfer on September 14, 2009, 09:31:00 PM

(http://ssh.jamesgrace.com:81/P1010110.jpg)

(http://ssh.jamesgrace.com:81/P1010113.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Donkey Lips on September 14, 2009, 09:32:09 PM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
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True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
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i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.
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What do you consider big? I ride 55s.
58s and + are biggies.  55s are my typical street donuts 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on September 14, 2009, 09:40:44 PM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
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True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
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i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.
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What do you consider big? I ride 55s.

personally anything over a 52 to me is a little too big but i ride lows so thats just me. Different strokes for different folks i suppose. I've got 55 stf's on that creature and i love em for the job they do, fast and loud. They get some good use up at baldy pipe every other week when the weather is hot.


(http://ssh.jamesgrace.com:81/P1010110.jpg)



damn, that is fucking gross dude.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NYCasphaltSurfer on September 14, 2009, 09:51:07 PM
My friend J.J. owns Funhouse Skateboards and does all of the artwork. As you can probably tell, he has this extreme fixation with skulls. He also does some illustration for Thrasher Magazine so you may have seen some of his other work in the past....


damn, that is fucking gross dude.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ticklefingers on September 14, 2009, 09:51:41 PM
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8121_502937505079_302800071_33489_4179853_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paper Crane on September 14, 2009, 09:59:41 PM
My friend J.J. owns Funhouse Skateboards and does all of the artwork. As you can probably tell, he has this extreme fixation with skulls. He also does some illustration for Thrasher Magazine so you may have seen some of his other work in the past....

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damn, that is fucking gross dude.

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so that's the bottom line.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tysj! on September 14, 2009, 11:34:07 PM
every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.

I wish I had something to post here, too. I'm too frugal to pick up a zip zinger and some bigger wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: All Hail Wu Welsh on September 15, 2009, 12:30:38 AM
me and my roomates share a zip zagger with 58 satoris, its the most fun thing ever. i actually want to build my own cruiser now, does anyone a real nice thick type of wood i could to cut out into a banana board, or is pressing the only way to go.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on September 15, 2009, 01:16:33 AM
<img src="http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7792/brooo.jpg">
so jealous
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: snaked plissken on September 15, 2009, 02:48:47 AM
(http://i27.tinypic.com/vq2tky.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: magicstickyhand on September 15, 2009, 06:48:05 AM
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<img src="http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7792/brooo.jpg">
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so jealous
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on September 15, 2009, 07:12:53 AM
(http://i27.tinypic.com/vq2tky.jpg)

jealouslealousjealousjealous
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: therealmario on September 15, 2009, 07:26:17 AM
(http://i27.tinypic.com/vq2tky.jpg)

you have some fucking weird looking hands.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pug Life on September 15, 2009, 07:30:41 AM
(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/20516extralarge.jpg)
(http://www.hanger94.com/images/products/largeimages/3313001.jpg)
(http://www.skatesonhaight.com/v/vspfiles/photos/BWOJ2WJ60-2T.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZipZinger on September 15, 2009, 08:18:31 AM
(http://www.goodtimesonline.com/images/kr-cp-dk-guestr-sam-cunning.jpg)
with
(http://www.goodtimesonline.com/images/sf-cp-wh-80D-neonblue.jpg)
perfect wheels for a cruiser
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on September 15, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
<img src="http://misterfongstarr.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/nyc-present-3.jpg?w=630">

Here is mine. I never ride it but it is fun when i just don't want to worry about cracks and shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Narcissus on September 15, 2009, 09:15:36 AM
<img src=http://images.craigslist.org/3na3o93p95Oa5Qc5R398p9575c0aa108213b1.jpg>

+ really old thunders and 58 zingers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hobo.Joe on September 15, 2009, 09:31:51 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNa7jQTPfI

I have the same set-up from this video. White lightning zagger, Zinger wheels and thunders. I can't find my camera wire to upload a photo
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: whiteley on September 15, 2009, 09:51:56 AM
after many years of setting up XL boards with big old trucks and 60mm wheels here and there and enjoying it but not really loving it, i went the other way- zip zinger nano, the smallest indys, and some 54 softies from powell- and i'm so stoked. gave it a sticker job with lots of my favorites from yesterday and today to give the visual stoke a boost too. it goes so fast, turns really quick, i can ollie without it feeling like i'm trying to jump a wet log. lately i've been feeling like i could just have this board the rest of my life and get everything i want out of skateboarding from it. well not everything, but it's so much fun...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on September 15, 2009, 09:57:19 AM
^^^^I need to do that. I like the Zinger shape and everything but when I have the wheels on it, it makes it super heavy to me. I want to try a set up with regular wheels and smaller trucks and see how that feels. It might not be really ideal for city cracks in the streets but I want something that I can actually flip with no problem. Maybe DLX will have a new nano graphic I can get.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rawbertson. on September 15, 2009, 10:09:26 AM
pretty gay

i dotn hate on my friends who dont "skate" who ride these things
but i would never catch myself dead on a longboard or anything like it
shit is pointless why would you ever not want to ollie just makes your trrip longer cause you have to pick up your board at every curb
half of the fun of skating is just rolling down the street ollieing up curbs and shit. fuckin fags in here
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Narcissus on September 15, 2009, 10:14:13 AM
pretty gay

i dotn hate on my friends who dont "skate" who ride these things
but i would never catch myself dead on a longboard or anything like it
shit is pointless why would you ever not want to ollie just makes your trrip longer cause you have to pick up your board at every curb
half of the fun of skating is just rolling down the street ollieing up curbs and shit. fuckin fags in here

I got tre flips on mine. It's not that much different. And it's way better for beer runs and bombing hills and shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rawbertson. on September 15, 2009, 10:17:55 AM
little bit less lame if you can ollie on it but it is just making it more difficult to ollie so i dont see the point other than the big wheels which you can put on a normal board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: whiteley on September 15, 2009, 10:47:06 AM
i've actually done the highest 360 flips of my life on my little nano- because it's smaller and lighter and has a shorter wheelbase, it pops up really fast. feels great. i would never ride anything i couldn't ollie up a curb on most definitely. on a cruiser i just want to be able to jam around, ollie up curbs, bonk off sidewalk cracks, snap off curb cuts, wallie parking blocks, huck the periodic 360 flip, and i can do all that- which is precisely why i didn't like the big cruisers. it's just a different feeling than a regular board, puts you in a different mood. skate whatever and however you like, that's the whole point.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on September 15, 2009, 11:21:09 AM
pretty gay

i dotn hate on my friends who dont "skate" who ride these things
but i would never catch myself dead on a longboard or anything like it
shit is pointless why would you ever not want to ollie just makes your trrip longer cause you have to pick up your board at every curb
half of the fun of skating is just rolling down the street ollieing up curbs and shit. fuckin fags in here


can't say i've seen a single board in here i couldn't ollie up a curb on, even that joe sector, we used to use it as a shop board when i worked for the gaytility and it still did the job.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lord mangleton on September 15, 2009, 11:24:20 AM
bamboo boozer!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lord mangleton on September 15, 2009, 11:29:07 AM
seriously, no bozos. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: snaked plissken on September 15, 2009, 11:30:04 AM
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(http://i27.tinypic.com/vq2tky.jpg)
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you have some fucking weird looking hands.

haha its the angle i assure you my hands are fine, i noticed after i took this i have simpsons 3 finger hands
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kamltoe on September 15, 2009, 11:31:19 AM
seriously though. if you can't ollie a board, no matter what size, you're blowing it. you should be able to ollie up a curb on a damn 2x4. i can do that on a deck alone with no trucks. i mean come on. most cruisers are only 1-2 inches bigger than a normal board and maybe it's my age, but i was doing all kinds of flip tricks on my old ron allen mini (89 bitches!). that thing would definitely be a cruiser by today's standards. here it is:

(http://www.geocities.com/h_streetfreak/allenmini.JPG)

i'll post pics of my actual cruiser when i get home.

k
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FROST YOUR TIPS on September 15, 2009, 11:55:01 AM
(http://www.skatopia-skateshop.com/images/thumbnails/LUCERO-DRESSEDTOKILL-150x150.jpg)

kind small pic but it's a Lucero Emergency board, really sick, perfect for cruising to the store. You'd have to be mental to not be able to ollie up a curb on one of these suckers, I got switch tre's on it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 15, 2009, 11:58:04 AM
I was thinking of picking up this;
(http://www.goodtimesonline.com/images/kr-cp-dk-guesta-olson-.jpg)

Or this
(http://www.goodtimesonline.com/images/kr-cp-dkzinger-nano-bronze.jpg)

The "Suck it" one is hilarious but it's the size of a regular board (8.25 x 32.5). But the nano is only 7.25 x 29 and that just seems so tiny to me. But the nano maybe a better bet because I need to size up my indys, from the 129s i am currently riding to the 139s I would like to be riding, and I could put my old trucks on the nano. It sucks that I just used all my spare parts to build a board for my little brother and I now have to buy all brand new shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on September 15, 2009, 11:59:44 AM
Has anyone tried one of those habitat cork cruisers? How are those?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 15, 2009, 12:07:06 PM
Has anyone tried one of those habitat cork cruisers? How are those?
I think watson wrote something about it on his blog.

http://youwillsoon.blogspot.com/2009/09/you-lose-some-you-win-some.html

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: boyan on September 15, 2009, 12:29:10 PM
all these posts make me wanna buy a zipzinger
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Brad Breath on September 15, 2009, 01:53:12 PM
yeah a nano is calling me

and i know it would just end up in the trunk of my car while my regular board got all the attention still

your clever ploy won't work on me Mr. Thiebaud!!

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jacquesknife on September 15, 2009, 02:01:51 PM
(http://www.momentumshop.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/bamboo-bug.jpg)

Yeah, bamboo and no griptape, just recycled glass glued on...cruisers are awesome. Got the supermarket run down on it, 3 shopping bags, yeah!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nic on September 15, 2009, 02:06:30 PM
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd353/twiggy217/document1.jpg)

It's good for cruising around but the tail is so short you can't really ollie.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on September 15, 2009, 02:13:16 PM
(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/cruisers01.jpg)

(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/cruisers02.jpg)

Element/Delphi 7 inch with 129 Indys and Element wheels (thanks Ando)
Anti-Hero 8.5 149 Indys 57mm Kryptos
Solitary Art Big Red 101 Indys Drifters wheels (thanks Yong-Ki)

i try to use them all, lately the Big RRed has been working well as a filming board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mevs on September 15, 2009, 02:23:45 PM
Rad thread. I just got my cruiser setup back after being in storage for 6 months, I'm skating to work on it every day at the moment, so much fun.


(http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/244706_4nv8NtlNYpm5TIvBnbNuTFhTO.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gordon bombay on September 15, 2009, 02:24:11 PM
damnnn that delphi one is sick. thats most likely not available anymore right?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on September 15, 2009, 02:25:59 PM
^^^That Delphi one is sick...even if it is Element. Nice collection though. I actually skated with you one time and you know my boy Robby and he is super cool with Yong-Ki. That Solitary Art one goes for big money if it is brand new.




If I had some money to splurge, I'd get the crail board in a hear beat:

(http://www.awhsales.com/ecomm/images/PRODUCT/medium/65GIR0009.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pelican on September 15, 2009, 03:01:38 PM
(http://i26.tinypic.com/693v61.jpg)

jigsawed out of a razor tailed bobby worrest 8" krooked. old bones bombers and *gasp* phantom 2 trucks i had sitting around the garage.


edit- just noticed i was mall grabbing  :P
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jacquesknife on September 15, 2009, 03:34:29 PM
Rad thread. I just got my cruiser setup back after being in storage for 6 months, I'm skating to work on it every day at the moment, so much fun.


(http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/244706_4nv8NtlNYpm5TIvBnbNuTFhTO.jpg)

That's so wide, you could sit down on it! Quality though!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Thom Verlaine on September 15, 2009, 04:02:13 PM
https://www.gnarled.com/#store/home/deathwish-40-oz-low-life-cruiser-deck-8-5.html
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: alienlurkshop on September 15, 2009, 04:48:18 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/osiris14/Photo-03852.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kevbo999 on September 15, 2009, 05:17:17 PM
I found a beat up, kid sized, Flip deck with Phantom trucks at the park.  Once I get put wheels on it that'll be my cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 15, 2009, 05:21:48 PM
After looking at all the cruisers I just had to go out and buy one. Went down to some shop and picked up a zip zinger with indy 139s and some classic spitfire 56s 80d. I went to a park here on the cape and just pumped around on it and rode the mini. I had a blast skating the zip zinger, it is so damn fast and smooth. I was a bit tired so I drove back home and on the 20 minute drive got so psyched to ride again. Came home dropped some shit off and went out and skated around. I bombed a bunch of hills and ended up skating over 3 miles. God damn I can't wait for the rain to get the fuck out of here and I can ride again.



(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wnAfZGRm_1A/SrAuvdwFqgI/AAAAAAAAD_k/Vqw5cxqYDng/s640/zipzing.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: McCly on September 15, 2009, 05:37:53 PM
I want to get a Zipzinger/zagger or one of those cork-top Habitat boards, Indys and some big ol' soft wheels when I get the money.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: layzieyez on September 15, 2009, 08:05:54 PM
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/37/l_cd3e20a8ebef4e0d8f7443ae819f698f.jpg)
This is how I get to and from work (at least until it starts pouring down on the Pacific Northwest).  OG Zipzinger (used to be a purple Krooked Hosoi Guest board from when he was still in prison), Indys, old set of Rock'n Ron's Ceramic Bearings, and Satori Goo Balls.  This thing flies down the streets.

When I was stationed overseas in Yokosuka, Japan, I would scout out new destinations with my cruiser when my ship would hit port.  The first night of liberty, I would try to cover as much ground as possible on this to find spots for the next day when I'd bust out my street board.  Saved me a lot of valuable time, and those wheels have seen most of Southeast Asia including Shanghai, Thailand, Korea, Singapore, and quite a bit of Japan.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on September 15, 2009, 09:14:53 PM
my whore of an ex girlfriend bought me this. atleast she was good for some thing. was in a bad mood earlier this evening so i went out and cruised around on this. slappies and no comply tricks are a must.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on September 15, 2009, 10:21:41 PM
that has a great shape from what i remember, nice one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bruh Man on September 15, 2009, 11:14:34 PM
i've actually done the highest 360 flips of my life on my little nano- because it's smaller and lighter and has a shorter wheelbase, it pops up really fast. feels great. i would never ride anything i couldn't ollie up a curb on most definitely. on a cruiser i just want to be able to jam around, ollie up curbs, bonk off sidewalk cracks, snap off curb cuts, wallie parking blocks, huck the periodic 360 flip, and i can do all that- which is precisely why i didn't like the big cruisers. it's just a different feeling than a regular board, puts you in a different mood. skate whatever and however you like, that's the whole point.
No doubt-the Nanos are real fun to mess around on! I skate small boards anyways so the biggest difference is the high trucks/big and soft wheels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dycl0bjeUbo
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jrock on September 16, 2009, 09:19:09 AM
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2622/img0104rn.jpg) (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/img0104rn.jpg/)



the anti hero used to be my bar board in SF.  My homie found a pair of Powell rollerskates at a garage sale, and we split up the wheels.  i think they're 65's.  The little one is a plus cruiser.  Its pretty close to the zip zinger shape.  I really need to get some of the soft spitfire classics.  The streets here look like beirut, and i ride my trucks matt rodriguez loose, so skating to and from the bar can get a little tedious.

some photos of Shannon May ripping a Nano, as shot by my friend Larry:

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4745/n1269748312288505672071.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/n1269748312288505672071.jpg/)


(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1068/71181225989051083126974.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/71181225989051083126974.jpg/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rawbertson. on September 16, 2009, 09:44:50 AM
theres some ok shit in here. ok its not the gayest shit i have ever seen but i just feel like i have way more control on my normal board and i couldnt see myself switching to something more difficult just for the sake of it being more difficult. i dont even like skating switch that much im so used to my shit being a certain way. i might ride one of these boards in the rain. they need to make something for that made out of stainless or some shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: crailtapper on September 16, 2009, 10:08:46 AM
some photos of Shannon May ripping a Nano, as shot by my friend Larry:

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4745/n1269748312288505672071.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/n1269748312288505672071.jpg/)


(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1068/71181225989051083126974.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/71181225989051083126974.jpg/)


woah that's right by my house
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: whiteley on September 16, 2009, 11:06:43 AM
1) bruh man-- exactly. nice one.
2) so psyched to see shannon may! winona ryders what!
3) stainless steel boards- anybody remember lars tetens boards??? possibly the most dangerous product we ever received at the office. complete with a box of cigars.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 16, 2009, 12:29:33 PM
theres some ok shit in here. ok its not the gayest shit i have ever seen but i just feel like i have way more control on my normal board and i couldnt see myself switching to something more difficult just for the sake of it being more difficult. i dont even like skating switch that much im so used to my shit being a certain way. i might ride one of these boards in the rain. they need to make something for that made out of stainless or some shit.

The set up I just bought isn't that much more difficult to ride. Some things, like skating a tranny, are easier for me. I was skating a mini ramp today and my zip zinger is so fast and easy to skate.

But different strokes for different strokes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on September 16, 2009, 12:55:05 PM
1) bruh man-- exactly. nice one.
2) so psyched to see shannon may! winona ryders what!
3) stainless steel boards- anybody remember lars tetens boards??? possibly the most dangerous product we ever received at the office. complete with a box of cigars.


My boy Brian Kelly skates a stainless steel board and seems to like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acS7LquzW_Y
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: J_Rog on September 16, 2009, 09:55:18 PM
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/07J8dCL7LAa8j/340x.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChildoftheGhetto on September 16, 2009, 10:15:30 PM
I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: J_Rog on September 16, 2009, 10:22:31 PM
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4745/n1269748312288505672071.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/n1269748312288505672071.jpg/)
left hand crip steez
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: snaked plissken on September 16, 2009, 10:25:35 PM
I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.

or live in a city
or don't own a car
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: seagle on September 16, 2009, 10:36:28 PM
just make your own..cut a sape from an oldie and sand the shit out of it. there awsome
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 17, 2009, 04:50:29 AM
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I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.
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or live in a city
or don't own a car

COTG only skates for hammers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: layzieyez on September 17, 2009, 05:56:30 AM
What some y'all not understanding people don't get is that sometimes it's just a fun change of pace.  Skateboarding doesn't have to be just your normal 7.5"-8.5" symmetrical board with hard white wheels and precisely tuned trucks.  You ever do a blunt to fakie on a quarterpipe with a 4 foot longboard.  That is some funny shit.  Open your fucking minds for fucks sake.  Uptight motherfuckers in this shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jgj on September 17, 2009, 04:48:19 PM
What wheels would i be better off getting for a zip zinger, spitfire 80d's or just the zip zinger wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 17, 2009, 06:16:56 PM
What wheels would i be better off getting for a zip zinger, spitfire 80d's or just the zip zinger wheels

I don't know from experience, but the guy at the shop I bought mine from said the zip zinger wheels weren't as good as the spitfire classics. So far my classics have been great.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dark Knight on September 20, 2009, 10:18:55 AM
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2622/img0104rn.jpg) (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/img0104rn.jpg/)



the anti hero used to be my bar board in SF.  My homie found a pair of Powell rollerskates at a garage sale, and we split up the wheels.  i think they're 65's.  The little one is a plus cruiser.  Its pretty close to the zip zinger shape.  I really need to get some of the soft spitfire classics.  The streets here look like beirut, and i ride my trucks matt rodriguez loose, so skating to and from the bar can get a little tedious.

some photos of Shannon May ripping a Nano, as shot by my friend Larry:

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4745/n1269748312288505672071.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/n1269748312288505672071.jpg/)


(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1068/71181225989051083126974.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/71181225989051083126974.jpg/)


damn, shannon may.  he was the shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChildoftheGhetto on September 20, 2009, 10:34:42 AM
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I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.
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or live in a city
or don't own a car
You can use your regular board for transportation.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cold budweisers on September 20, 2009, 11:13:08 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/wiegehtskind/IMG_1808.jpg)
zip zinger, thunders, and some 59mm satori wheels, featuring a skunk ripping a bong.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on September 20, 2009, 12:33:45 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/veganshawn/skateboards.jpg?t=1253475138)

The board on the left

With ACE 33's and old school soft Krypto's, a lot of fun to ride around, though my oldest has been riding it more then me as of late.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sectachrome on September 20, 2009, 12:42:25 PM
Fucking love this thing.  Saw this thread and had to take it out.  So fun.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/cruiserMedium-1.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/cruiser2Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ScreamingHand on September 21, 2009, 09:31:39 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/htramitz/3acfad2c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the canadian suit on September 21, 2009, 09:34:01 AM
cruiser from the 70's copped at a yard sale. still shred it all the time.

normal board for comparison
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gordon bombay on September 21, 2009, 10:35:52 AM
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I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.
[close]

or live in a city
or don't own a car
[close]
You can use your regular board for transportation.
you never cease to amaze me
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kevbo999 on September 21, 2009, 11:14:34 AM
If I had an extra couple hundred bones I would've definitely bought a Janoski cork grip cruiser setup today.  Though cork grip may not be very practical, the Hopps one was sick too.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on December 22, 2009, 11:56:39 PM
ive slowly accumulated parts for a cruiser, and found a few holiday deals to expedite the process.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/photo2-1.jpg)

and the finished product.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/photo-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: plankskate on December 23, 2009, 12:42:40 AM
I set this up earlier this year:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3291649500_55a5b58907_d.jpg)

I planned to use it just to cruise but it actually skates pretty well.  It has a nice big nose for noseslides.  Lots of no-complys are mandatory on any old-school Ray Barbee board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jrock on December 23, 2009, 12:47:52 AM
tracker aggros?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: plankskate on December 23, 2009, 12:57:49 AM
tracker aggros?

Nope, they're Tracker Street Tracks with ultralight baseplates.  People shit on those trucks all the time but I rode them when I first started skating.  I found them cheap online a few years ago and could resist.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tommes on December 23, 2009, 01:11:52 AM
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I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.
[close]

or live in a city
or don't own a car
[close]
You can use your regular board for transportation.

I spend about half my year in Europe, believe me unless you are blessed with super stamina, you don't wanna push around on 52's in the regular Streets in Germany, England, Norway, Holland and so on

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tommes on December 23, 2009, 01:14:04 AM
ive slowly accumulated parts for a cruiser, and found a few holiday deals to expedite the process.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/photo-5.jpg)

that one looks sick!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hobo.Joe on December 23, 2009, 01:17:00 AM
(http://i49.tinypic.com/20p6b2p.jpg)

I set this up a couple days ago then it snowed a fuck-load.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Vibetekk on December 23, 2009, 02:07:29 AM
Zip Zinger, ACE 33's, Zip Zinger 55mm Wheels. Really fun to ride.

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/vibetek/007.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: alrightythen on December 23, 2009, 06:36:03 AM
for me, the zip zinger was to thin, so i couldn't turn the way i wanted to. The Zigzagger is the shit
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Vibetekk on December 23, 2009, 07:26:47 AM
for me, the zip zinger was to thin, so i couldn't turn the way i wanted to. The Zigzagger is the shit

I rode my friends Zagger and it did feel a lot more stable and solid than my Zinger. I think I still prefer my Zinger.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GnArcIsSisTic on December 23, 2009, 07:50:35 AM
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/vibetek/007.jpg)

i've never understood why people put different brand stickers on their board than the brands their currently riding..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Steve French on December 23, 2009, 07:59:41 AM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
[close]

I wish I had something to post here, too. I'm too frugal to pick up a zip zinger and some bigger wheels.
Thats why God created Christmas.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 23, 2009, 07:59:44 AM
(http://i49.tinypic.com/20p6b2p.jpg)

I set this up a couple days ago then it snowed a fuck-load.

Tarampula. I want one of those for my regular skatin' board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 23, 2009, 08:00:19 AM
with appropriate size trucks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: IPODS SUCK! on December 23, 2009, 09:05:41 AM
(http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/shinghuwingu/Picture004.jpg?t=1261587203)

Schroder Krooked Guest
Indy 149's 1/8" risers
Toxic Shocks  56mm 95a
Swiss+China bearings

Krooked Zig Zagger
Indy 139's 1/8" risers
Bones Softcore 58mm
Swiss
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 23, 2009, 09:20:15 AM
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(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/vibetek/007.jpg)
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i've never understood why people put different brand stickers on their board than the brands their currently riding..

Its anti-hero and krooked, you can get away with that.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tonysean on December 23, 2009, 09:58:48 AM
i just strapped some old longboard trucks and wheels to an old board i was planning on using as a spare.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GnArcIsSisTic on December 23, 2009, 10:22:00 AM

Its anti-hero and krooked, you can get away with that.


it's also not aesthetically pleasing.. but whatever. dlx luv
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on December 23, 2009, 10:59:05 AM
If I had an extra couple hundred bones I would've definitely bought a Janoski cork grip cruiser setup today.  Though cork grip may not be very practical, the Hopps one was sick too.

I want the Silas cork top so badly.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on December 23, 2009, 11:00:48 AM
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ive slowly accumulated parts for a cruiser, and found a few holiday deals to expedite the process.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/photo-5.jpg)
[close]

that one looks sick!

why thank you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on December 23, 2009, 12:18:18 PM
i wanna see some of those grosso cruisers! that is if anyone sets theirs up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: SOFT 7 on December 23, 2009, 12:44:31 PM
to me a Cruiser is different than a Longboard. I wish companies would stop doing so many longboard wheels. I think any wheel under 90a is too soft. a 92 or 95a in a functional shape/size is perfect. I need to be able to slide. Spitfire had some called Softers and Bones had the Ditch Formula, but I can never find either of them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 23, 2009, 01:10:40 PM
The really soft wheels like the old Kryptonics are good for a board that you're going to skate home from the bar. where a pebble is going to toss you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 23, 2009, 04:03:18 PM
(http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/shinghuwingu/Picture004.jpg?t=1261587203)

Schroder Krooked Guest
Indy 149's 1/8" risers
Toxic Shocks  56mm 95a
Swiss+China bearings

Krooked Zig Zagger
Indy 139's 1/8" risers
Bones Softcore 58mm
Swiss



hows the shape on the schroder?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Foray on December 23, 2009, 04:56:13 PM
This was my only board for a long time, could do the best nollie flips on it.   

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h271/psen2001/DSCF1872.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Vibetekk on December 23, 2009, 08:40:41 PM
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(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r119/vibetek/007.jpg)
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i've never understood why people put different brand stickers on their board than the brands their currently riding..
[close]

Its anti-hero and krooked, you can get away with that.


It's going to sound nerdy and sad but I saw Tommy Guerrero's Zip Zinger and he had an Anti Hero sticker on the nose and I thought it looked cool so I copied him.

I'm also a product of the early 90's when pro's used to put different companies stickers on their boards.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Beer Wizard on December 23, 2009, 08:53:29 PM
This was my only board for a long time, could do the best nollie flips on it.   

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h271/psen2001/DSCF1872.jpg)
Sick deck, I wish shops around here stocked Death.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Boston. on December 23, 2009, 09:21:26 PM
working at a skateshop helped me acquire a shitload of cruiser. i made the mistake of trading/giving away my now favorite ones; creature return of the mummy, hosoi hammerhead krooked, and a mike mcgill skull and snake original. i'll post pictures of the ones i still have within the next couple of days
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TheFreshSC on December 23, 2009, 10:42:29 PM
if i'm headed somewhere less than a few miles away, i just ride my regular setup.

otherwise, i ride my 1966 schwinn cruiser

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 24, 2009, 08:11:35 AM
Old Schwinns were super popular around here for long time. Now the kids all want the fixed gears. Schwinns are more stylish.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: grimcity on December 24, 2009, 09:49:33 AM
damn, shannon may.  he was the shit.
He still is! We have another friend named "Babykilla" and when he and Shannon start acting stupid, it's impossible to not laugh until you're in pain. Shannon's great... sick pics diobolik... also, sick grips Randozzi... the foot is amazing!

Got the first one from Jim, the second from Mic E, and the third was a limited run for a fallen skater here... the graphic was used on an Actions Realized 8", but this is one of 40 Ace of Spades models we got at our shop, because that's what Mike himself would've ridden:
(http://www.grimcity.com/slap/3hangers.jpg)

(http://www.grimcity.com/slap/3rides.jpg)
A Ray Barbee (not a remake) with Gullwings and T Bones... I don't ride this board hard because the wood is sensitive... it still pops, but it's really dried out and splinters out weird. The longboard was a gift that I've had for ages... it's on 65mm Kryptos, and the Zagger's on Thunders and Softers. The Roskopp in the back is skateable, just not set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 24, 2009, 10:00:03 AM
I already put this up a few days ago, but here is the one I cut out of an old deck...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru4.jpg?t=1261677213)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru3.jpg?t=1261677231)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru2.jpg?t=1261677247)

The board with all the stickers was like a 36" Powell. I rode it miles upon miles. It was my bar board for a long time. I won a board off a Thrasher website trivia question in like 2001. The board was too small for me so I took it to the skateshop and my friend let me trade it on for whatever I wanted So I got the big cruiser.  I retired it last year and got another of the same model. Yes, I could ollie on it. The Deathbox board I bought for my normal board, but I realized it was super flat and horrible to a regular riding board. I set it up as a cruiser and then user the parts for other boards. It is still in good condition in my attic.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/2008/cruise2.jpg?t=1261677269)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/2008/cruise.jpg?t=1261677583)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: grimcity on December 24, 2009, 10:08:00 AM
I already put this up a few days ago, but here is the one I cut out of an old deck...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru4.jpg?t=1261677213)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru3.jpg?t=1261677231)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru2.jpg?t=1261677247)
That's super good... it's like a little hotrod.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 24, 2009, 10:22:21 AM
Originally, I was going to call it the Kip Winger and paint a Winger logo on it. At the time I was reading a book on the history of Country music and I was really into the Leadbelly song "When I was a Cowboy" so I went with a Western motif. Later, I saw that almost made a Zip Zinger rip off called the Kip Winger.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: grimcity on December 24, 2009, 10:25:06 AM
Ha, one of my best friends and I designed what we figure must have been the first internally lit keyboards (like Macs and some higher end ones). We were kids and didn't know shit about patents or anything though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 24, 2009, 10:30:07 AM
I'm pretty sure that in high school I invented the Primus mullet. Shaved on the sides and back, pulled into a ponytail.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on December 24, 2009, 11:35:14 AM
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I already put this up a few days ago, but here is the one I cut out of an old deck...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru4.jpg?t=1261677213)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru3.jpg?t=1261677231)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru2.jpg?t=1261677247)
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That's super good... it's like a little hotrod.
looks fun as hell. what's up with the 2 inch bolts though?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cthulhu! on December 24, 2009, 12:10:43 PM
I found the same Zinger I had previously. That one ended up getting run over, so I'll just pretend its the same one.

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/chumbawumba1/010.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 24, 2009, 12:20:01 PM
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I already put this up a few days ago, but here is the one I cut out of an old deck...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru4.jpg?t=1261677213)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru3.jpg?t=1261677231)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru2.jpg?t=1261677247)
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That's super good... it's like a little hotrod.
[close]
looks fun as hell. what's up with the 2 inch bolts though?

I must have had them for some big ass risers, I guess.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. DNA on December 24, 2009, 12:20:54 PM
I found the same Zinger I had previously. That one ended up getting run over, so I'll just pretend its the same one.

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/chumbawumba1/010.jpg)

Did you bury it on the Pet Cemetery?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zipzinger666 on December 24, 2009, 12:26:55 PM
I found the same Zinger I had previously. That one ended up getting run over, so I'll just pretend its the same one.

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/chumbawumba1/010.jpg)

wish i had the orange zinger wheels on mine, had to settle for the blue 58mm. after i take in my christmas haul i might spring for these...

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_big/SFEWWH-550-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 24, 2009, 01:09:44 PM
im torn between the spit 80's and the krooked wheels. someone please come to my rescue!!! i'll be in the corner crying in the puddle of my own shame urine
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zipzinger666 on December 24, 2009, 01:14:02 PM
im torn between the spit 80's and the krooked wheels. someone please come to my rescue!!! i'll be in the corner crying in the puddle of my own shame urine

depends on your preferences, from what i can tell the krooked cutters and the spitfire 80d's are the same shape but the cutters are wider. the zinger wheels are more square as opposed to rounded on the edges, but their all 80d and awesome. also depends on what color you would want if any...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 24, 2009, 01:20:28 PM
ok cool thank you. lemme find a tissue.....come on upgrayedd.....keep it together....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smurph on December 24, 2009, 01:40:44 PM
I've had Independent stage nine trucks for a while now and I've been thinking about creating my very own cruiser. As my local shop doesn't really have any 'cruiser' boards as such, I'm looking at one's online. Basically I want to get a deluxe one but it seems all the cruiser boards krooked/anti hero make are bigger or smaller than 8 inches. Would an 8.5 be too big for my 8 inch trucks?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 24, 2009, 01:49:17 PM
if you can find it, the krooked ben schroeder guest board is a 7.8
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zipzinger666 on December 24, 2009, 02:28:16 PM
I've had Independent stage nine trucks for a while now and I've been thinking about creating my very own cruiser. As my local shop doesn't really have any 'cruiser' boards as such, I'm looking at one's online. Basically I want to get a deluxe one but it seems all the cruiser boards krooked/anti hero make are bigger or smaller than 8 inches. Would an 8.5 be too big for my 8 inch trucks?
if you can find it, the krooked ben schroeder guest board is a 7.8

http://www.warehouseskateboards.com/product.asp?item=1DKRKSHRGU78100&class=1D&brand=KRK
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smurph on December 24, 2009, 03:03:43 PM
Thanks, but I'd prefer something bigger. Which part of the 'cruiser' is taken as the size if the width fluctuates throughout?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zipzinger666 on December 24, 2009, 03:07:08 PM
I pretty sure just the widest point on the board. correct me if im wrong anyone...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: palmtree123 on December 24, 2009, 05:38:00 PM
i have the real cruiser board, the blue dompierre one.it has indy 139s and the wheels are only 55's.
i dont know how to post images but i have some old footage skating it.
im the kid in the blue SLAP(omgg!!) baseball-t, and im riding the realcustomcruiser because it was all i had to skate that week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFojEBNDpgs

keep in mind this little tage thing(along with all other posts on that channel) is meant to be a joke, so dont mind the song/editing/skating, its not serious.t

i also have some shitty little cruiserboard i found up the street from wsvt. it has cheetah griptape and the bottom says something about staying meth free with all these signatures everywhere. it also has royal trucks which are rusted into the tightest position possiblem and some blue gum wheels sized about 65. i tried to make it into a somewhat legitmate cruiser recently. I sharpied the griptape until the sharpie ran out(leaving about half the grip cheetah, the other half choppy black). unfortunately, the bolts were soo rusted and stripped that i couldnt take off the trucks no matter how hard i tried. needless to say i failed, now i just skate it when its raining outside.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: grimcity on December 24, 2009, 06:44:46 PM
We have one of those Dompierre's at the shop... sick ass board for sure. It looks pretty versatile, plus it's just clean as hell.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 24, 2009, 07:29:56 PM
so the dompierre is a pretty good bet? i havent decided between that and the ben schroeder deck from krooked.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LIVEfromthe3one5 on December 24, 2009, 08:48:48 PM
My cruiser, a Powell Ray Barbee remake( I bought it because it was 1 of Cliver's first graphics on Powell & he autographed my copy of the first Disposable with my name, hand numbered of books in the printing and a sketch of the Ragdoll, what can I say I'm a huge Cliver fan, just as much as McKee) so I wanted to rock his art work, ten inches wide, pure awesomeness, 58mm i think OJ III's on it with 10 inch Indys with medium bones hardcore bushings and china reds. Only difference is now this beast has rails on it and skid marks all over the tail and the small section the was considered a nose. I love it though, Hill bombing is the shit on this hog of a deck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: palmtree123 on December 24, 2009, 08:57:59 PM
so the dompierre is a pretty good bet? i havent decided between that and the ben schroeder deck from krooked.
yea it's good, but to be honest with you it feels more like my regular board than a cruiser.
when i got it i chose it over the drehobl cruiser and i'm regretting it ever since.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zipzinger666 on December 24, 2009, 09:42:29 PM
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so the dompierre is a pretty good bet? i havent decided between that and the ben schroeder deck from krooked.
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yea it's good, but to be honest with you it feels more like my regular board than a cruiser.
when i got it i chose it over the drehobl cruiser and i'm regretting it ever since.

someone snagged the drehobl right in front of my eyes as I walked into the shop to buy it, i was so bummed at the time. still way stoked on the zinger setup i picked out though...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: theskatereptile on December 24, 2009, 11:55:42 PM
i have the real cruiser board, the blue dompierre one.it has indy 139s and the wheels are only 55's.
i dont know how to post images but i have some old footage skating it.
im the kid in the blue SLAP(omgg!!) baseball-t, and im riding the realcustomcruiser because it was all i had to skate that week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFojEBNDpgs

keep in mind this little tage thing(along with all other posts on that channel) is meant to be a joke, so dont mind the song/editing/skating, its not serious.t

i also have some shitty little cruiserboard i found up the street from wsvt. it has cheetah griptape and the bottom says something about staying meth free with all these signatures everywhere. it also has royal trucks which are rusted into the tightest position possiblem and some blue gum wheels sized about 65. i tried to make it into a somewhat legitmate cruiser recently. I sharpied the griptape until the sharpie ran out(leaving about half the grip cheetah, the other half choppy black). unfortunately, the bolts were soo rusted and stripped that i couldnt take off the trucks no matter how hard i tried. needless to say i failed, now i just skate it when its raining outside.

good song choice
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Steve French on December 26, 2009, 08:49:19 AM
Santa brought me this one..Deathwish 40 with 139 indys and spitfire 58 parkburners.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spare change on December 26, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
that board looks too fucking awesome
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Eric Sparrow on December 26, 2009, 09:00:49 AM
iv had the riprider for almost a year now and its soo fucking fast. the deck is made out of some really strong plastic so it will last forever. there a video on strangenotes of apples doing a laserflip on it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Baby Rabies on December 27, 2009, 10:17:41 AM
Christ, how in the fuck do you laser flip a board like that? Nuts.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Eric Sparrow on December 27, 2009, 01:32:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDppQv8o9Q
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: happy face on December 27, 2009, 03:28:54 PM
(http://www.cowtownskateboards.com/product_photos/thumbnails/tn_ShopCruiserBoard.jpg)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_11074_spitfireclassic80dwheelswhiteTN.jpg)
(http://mehrathon.com/v1/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/ace-trucks.png)
(https://sourceskate.co.uk/product_images/_small/2145.jpg)
 super fun in the rain. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pancake man on December 27, 2009, 10:10:07 PM
This thread makes me want to get a big cruiser board so badly
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: A Rolled Ankle on December 27, 2009, 11:31:20 PM
I found the same Zinger I had previously. That one ended up getting run over, so I'll just pretend its the same one.

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/chumbawumba1/010.jpg)

i have the same shit
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Star Whores Episode I: The Fellatio Menace on December 28, 2009, 07:40:17 AM
some kid stole my cruiser  :'(
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Choad Muskrat on December 28, 2009, 07:42:50 AM
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7930/img4519n.jpg)

(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3737/img4523y.jpg)

(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/1766/img4522o.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 28, 2009, 09:31:56 AM
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7930/img4519n.jpg)

(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3737/img4523y.jpg)

(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/1766/img4522o.jpg)

i was gonna get the same deck/ wheels set up. except im getting the colored wheels. how are the spit 80's?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Choad Muskrat on December 28, 2009, 09:42:55 AM
i was gonna get the same deck/ wheels set up. except im getting the colored wheels. how are the spit 80's?

awesome. can't wait until it's not shit ass winter and the roads aren't covered in a thick layer of salt.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 28, 2009, 09:47:52 AM
what size trucks you got on there?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gordon bombay on December 28, 2009, 11:16:33 AM
waiting to set this up for spring:

(http://www.habitatskateboards.com/files/Habitat-Janoski-Daily-Use-Deck.preview.jpg)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0002/8971/products/black_eggs_pair_large.jpg?1261697523)
and whatever trucks/bearings i have lying around probably.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jildo on December 28, 2009, 11:54:06 AM
Always wanted this:
(http://www.skateboards.com/images/Previews/1DKRKSHRGU78100.gif)
, but I'd be lieing if I said that Janoski wasn't nice
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smurph on December 28, 2009, 12:31:33 PM
So could somebody tell me which part of a 'cruiser board' is taken to be it's width? I assume the widest part, yes?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Choad Muskrat on December 28, 2009, 12:58:07 PM
what size trucks you got on there?

139, 8" axel
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 28, 2009, 01:42:02 PM
ok cool, ive got some 139's laying around i was gonna slap on there. seeing yours makes me want mine even more!!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: somekid on December 28, 2009, 01:46:29 PM
So could somebody tell me which part of a 'cruiser board' is taken to be it's width? I assume the widest part, yes?
yes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on December 28, 2009, 01:58:07 PM
I'm still trying to find a shop that sells the deck, but hopefully I'll have this set up before next semester:
(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_product/BLMCDK-1.JPG)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_11074_spitfireclassic80dwheelswhiteTN.jpg)
(http://boardsports1.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/indy-1.jpg)
And whatever for bearings and hardware.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 420 on December 28, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
Just set up my first cruiser
(http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac319/shaolintigerstyle/Foto0056-1.jpg?t=1262040804)
Got a barely used zip zinger hella cheap. Had to spraypaint it cause the dude made a horrible graphic on it.
Right now im just using some old spitfire classics 53 on it, but im probably gonna upgrade with some new wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on December 29, 2009, 01:21:48 AM
Same deck as Cthulhu! and A Rolled Ankle but w/ MJ Thunder 147 His, Green Zip Zinger 58s, Swiss 6 and rails.
(http://i45.tinypic.com/xnumao.jpg)

Mighty get some bigger wheels so I don't have to push so much. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bubblegum Tate on December 29, 2009, 01:42:11 AM
My one and only first cruiser that i need to set up first before i ride it.   ;)
(http://www.fillow.net/product_images/Medium/S09_015950%3BWarehouse%3BWarehouse.jpg)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_11888_1TRVE12.JPG)
(http://www.streetcornerskate.biz/Products/swisslarge.jpg)
(http://www.hubbawheels.com/products/wheels/images/80s_detail.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on December 30, 2009, 12:54:43 AM
(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_product/DWLLDK-1.jpg)
(http://www.bigwoodys.co.uk/images/wheels/spitfire-80ds-blue.jpg)

Indy 149's and Bones Reds

made a four mile journey with it today
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tommes on December 30, 2009, 06:12:05 AM
My one and only first cruiser that i need to set up first before i ride it.   ;)
(http://www.fillow.net/product_images/Medium/S09_015950%3BWarehouse%3BWarehouse.jpg)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_11888_1TRVE12.JPG)
(http://www.streetcornerskate.biz/Products/swisslarge.jpg)
(http://www.hubbawheels.com/products/wheels/images/80s_detail.jpg)

That one belongs on a Wall!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: themoustache on December 30, 2009, 01:46:40 PM
dis biitch

(http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=409a9463c1&view=att&th=125e18d094e2f044&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RicoTron on January 03, 2010, 01:30:41 PM
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy326/Ricotron82/IMGP0044.jpg)
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy326/Ricotron82/IMGP0045.jpg)

The kitten board (my girlfriend designed and ordered) 8.1"
Spitfire 80 duro's 62mm, which I back as the best cruiser that you can buy.
Cheap powell bearings
indys 8"
This one is mainly used when I go to school because it's easier to carry and I like to show off the kittens.

Cold War 8.5
Indy 8.5
75mm Zig Zags
some long board risers
Generic shop bearings
This one is only used to film
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on January 23, 2010, 02:39:58 PM
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/ATMurrell/DSCN1793.jpg?t=1264286144)

Blueprint - Matryoshia cruiser, 7.75
Old Independents from my last set up
Krooked Kutters - 54 MM
Bones reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on January 23, 2010, 02:47:18 PM
That shape look pretty nice, haven't seen this one at my local Blueprint dealers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on January 23, 2010, 08:36:26 PM
that board looks fun. nice one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bluebark on January 23, 2010, 11:01:53 PM
i have a sector 9 which is pretty cool if i do not say so mah self
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr_Friendly on January 24, 2010, 07:20:04 AM
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Thom Verlaine on January 24, 2010, 09:02:17 AM
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.

 :o
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hobo.Joe on January 24, 2010, 10:41:05 AM
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.

Sickest one
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on January 24, 2010, 12:10:32 PM
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
[close]

Sickest one

Fan-fucking-tastic! Did it come with that grip job or is it all you?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: IPODS SUCK! on January 24, 2010, 12:55:17 PM
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(http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/shinghuwingu/Picture004.jpg?t=1261587203)

Schroder Krooked Guest
Indy 149's 1/8" risers
Toxic Shocks  56mm 95a
Swiss+China bearings

Krooked Zig Zagger
Indy 139's 1/8" risers
Bones Softcore 58mm
Swiss


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hows the shape on the schroder?

Shape is rad! wish I could get another one as the nose ran into a wall and caused a big chip, nothing that a little wood glue and a vice couldn't repair.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on January 24, 2010, 01:31:39 PM
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
[close]

Sickest one
[close]

Fan-fucking-tastic! Did it come with that grip job or is it all you?
nice one, looks fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on January 24, 2010, 01:47:21 PM


made a four mile journey with it today

NICE!

I just got some 55mm zip zinger wheels so I could commute on my regular board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr_Friendly on January 24, 2010, 07:45:58 PM
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
[close]

Sickest one
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Fan-fucking-tastic! Did it come with that grip job or is it all you?
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nice one, looks fun.

Thanks, I did the grip, I've never tried to do a grip job like that, but I really like how it turned out. Now if it would just stop raining/snowing i could ride it more, so far I've only gotten to make one trip to the video store/rite-aid with it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on January 25, 2010, 12:21:04 AM
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
[close]

Sickest one
[close]

Fan-fucking-tastic! Did it come with that grip job or is it all you?
[close]
nice one, looks fun.
[close]

Thanks, I did the grip, I've never tried to do a grip job like that, but I really like how it turned out. Now if it would just stop raining/snowing i could ride it more, so far I've only gotten to make one trip to the video store/rite-aid with it.

Did you cut it first and then apply, or grip it and cut it? Either way seems like a lot of work.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr_Friendly on January 25, 2010, 03:55:22 AM
I cut it as I was putting it on. It takes a little bit longer than normal, but really it's not bad. Basically, you just start at the bottom of the sheet, cut (or rip) a shape, then put it on the board, moving from top to bottom or vice-versa. as you move up the sheet the cut lines match up pretty easy on the board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChrisGilmour on February 02, 2010, 08:19:21 PM
got it yesterday, went to set it up today, i didnt use it as a wall hanger because im never home really, kind of pointless.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/keressar/cruiser002.jpg) (http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/keressar/cruiser001.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on February 02, 2010, 08:59:50 PM
^ jealous
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zipzinger666 on February 02, 2010, 10:32:01 PM
(http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww308/tryoung1011/d26d7d21.jpg)

zigzagger
indy 149s
spitfire classic 80d 58mm
reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Vegetable Lasagna on February 03, 2010, 06:32:08 AM
Do zingers come gripped? I've only ever seen the tops of them with a fancy pattern-cut line around the name.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mark Snappleyard on February 03, 2010, 08:21:26 AM
I unfairly judge people that have cruiser boards.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Choad Muskrat on February 03, 2010, 08:45:18 AM
That creature one is sick!

Do zingers come gripped? I've only ever seen the tops of them with a fancy pattern-cut line around the name.

No, but it's not hard to do.

On my Zig Zagger I just used 1 sheet of grip, penciled the cut lines, used a long metal ruler to cut out the design (leaving some corners still stuck together) then applied the sheet as straight as I could like you would normally grip a board then just peeled out the design, then pushed down/smoothed out the grip.

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7930/img4519n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on February 03, 2010, 11:59:22 AM
All the zip zingers I've seen have been pregripped. Don't know about zig zaggers though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on February 03, 2010, 03:06:24 PM
All the zip zingers I've seen have been pregripped. Don't know about zig zaggers though.


 zingers do, zaggers don't.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on February 03, 2010, 05:13:29 PM
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
[close]

Sickest one

I was thinking about what I would get if I wanted a cruiser, and this is the exact board I had in mind. Down to the wheels and trucks too. Or I really want the Silas Habitat Cork-Top board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on February 04, 2010, 02:47:13 AM
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-1-2.jpg)

I just got the board/wheels today, this is my first ever "cruiser" if you will, so im really excited about it.

7.9 Brue Killer
54mm OJ3 Bloddsuckers
Mixmatched Thunder 147hi's
Random assortment of new and old bearings.
[close]

Sickest one
[close]

I was thinking about what I would get if I wanted a cruiser, and this is the exact board I had in mind. Down to the wheels and trucks too. Or I really want the Silas Habitat Cork-Top board.

I looked at that Silas one (with the lynx) at the shop and it was just so tiny and looked like a toy that I couldn't handle it. I kinda liked the shape, but size seemed funny.

My problem is that I have a pair of 129 indys that I have on my current cruiser, and if I was to buy a new cruiser board I'd like it to fit the trucks, cause I find it hard to justify spending over 100 euros on it.

But what I'd really want is a big fat cruiser, like at least 8,5" like the Girl Carroll powerslide one. Maybe I'll just have to get the truck and wheels with different paychecks so it don't seem like as much.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ebdanvers on February 04, 2010, 10:13:06 AM
iv had the riprider for almost a year now and its soo fucking fast. the deck is made out of some really strong plastic so it will last forever. there a video on strangenotes of apples doing a laserflip on it.

watch the end of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMGJdIakmmc
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on February 04, 2010, 05:32:59 PM
found some rails this past weekend. cruiser complete.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/284543f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HBeezy561 on February 04, 2010, 07:05:52 PM
(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/cruisers01.jpg)

(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/cruisers02.jpg)

Element/Delphi 7 inch with 129 Indys and Element wheels (thanks Ando)
Anti-Hero 8.5 149 Indys 57mm Kryptos
Solitary Art Big Red 101 Indys Drifters wheels (thanks Yong-Ki)

i try to use them all, lately the Big RRed has been working well as a filming board.
really like the graphic on that element board, looks like a blueprint a first glance
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ebdanvers on February 04, 2010, 08:53:44 PM
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/mfdune.jpg>
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on February 04, 2010, 09:15:21 PM
hahahahaa, that's awesome.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on February 04, 2010, 09:46:08 PM
hahahahaa, that's awesome.

yes it is
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kinky john on February 05, 2010, 09:16:08 AM
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/mfdune.jpg>
ace.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on February 05, 2010, 05:07:07 PM
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<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/mfdune.jpg>
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ace.
Next to the hot new girl at work it's the best thing i've seen all day.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ebdanvers on February 07, 2010, 06:10:58 PM
Here's a deck I recycled by cutting it out of a deck that a kid had left at the shop.
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/DSC00085.jpg>
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/DSC00084.jpg>

That Hopps cruiser is nice.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: McCly on February 07, 2010, 07:45:18 PM
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/mfdune.jpg>

Fucking awesome.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on February 20, 2010, 04:09:07 PM
BMX cruiser?
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs215.snc3/22240_103569739665778_100000382584709_92787_6776912_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: babybonus on February 28, 2010, 11:32:14 PM
zip zinger board, with some indy lows, risers, and santa cruz bullets that are fairly soft....

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7332/photoon20100301at02243.jpg) (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/photoon20100301at02243.jpg/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on March 01, 2010, 12:40:00 AM
Recommendations for big soft wheels? I plan on setting a Zip Zinger up this coming spring, might even buy some real Swiss bearings too. I wanna race, go fast and potentially kill myself on one of these rigs.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: babybonus on March 01, 2010, 12:47:11 AM
The bigger santa cruz soft wheels I have are good, but I think I would have gone with something different now that ive been shredding them. They are amazing for riding around the city, super fast and smooth. But sometimes you feel like trying a 3 flip or something and with the risers and large wheels and gets pretty heavy to whip that thing around. I suggest getting a happy medium....something maybe like upper 50's in size and soft, if you start going too big it just lowers your possibilities i find, or makes it harder atleast.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bubblegum Tate on March 01, 2010, 01:57:55 AM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2e19h8j.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Kirtap on March 01, 2010, 03:20:30 AM
Sorry about the crappy iPhone-pics.

(http://pici.se/pictures/small/uHhyDtlBF.jpg)

(http://pici.se/pictures/small/CjRglIlSo.jpg)

The wheels are pink, not orange-ish.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on March 01, 2010, 04:21:14 AM
Recommendations for big soft wheels? I plan on setting a Zip Zinger up this coming spring, might even buy some real Swiss bearings too. I wanna race, go fast and potentially kill myself on one of these rigs.

I have 57mm Spitfire 80's, they come in a variety of sizes and I have no complaints. 57 doesn't even sound that big, but compared to <52mm 100 duro wheels the difference in the ride quality was incredible. I've also heard a lot of people like the Zip Zinger wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakep on March 01, 2010, 05:46:19 AM
(http://www.tractionkitesuk.com/images/mindless-01.jpg)

Had this for a few months, pretty cheap and made by a relatively unknown brand, but for what I use it for(cruising) its amazing. Real fast,soft, big ass wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: raul on March 01, 2010, 07:03:44 AM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2e19h8j.jpg)

That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on March 01, 2010, 09:26:10 AM
Do you guys actually skate your cruisers? I just roll around on mine, I don't have the heart to actually do tricks on it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bubblegum Tate on March 01, 2010, 11:09:30 AM
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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.

It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: qwertypoiuy on March 01, 2010, 12:06:13 PM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/smalls1988/board.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Crazy Ralph on March 01, 2010, 03:24:27 PM
[imghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c178/yourboymig/Photoon2010-03-01at1828.jpg[/img]http://(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c178/yourboymig/Photoon2010-03-01at18272.jpg)

Local company cruiser blacked out...some mix and match old trucks...bones softcore 55mm with bones swiss...and my dumbass roommate
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: niclopse on March 01, 2010, 03:53:21 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/njxnoise/d92ca7b1.jpg)

zero rattray cruiser is the best shaped cruiser I've ever stepped on. matched with some ancient indies big soft satori wheels and ceramic bearings.. it pretty much rules.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kevbo999 on March 01, 2010, 04:01:45 PM
You have 5 regular setups?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on March 01, 2010, 04:53:02 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/njxnoise/d92ca7b1.jpg)

zero rattray cruiser is the best shaped cruiser I've ever stepped on. matched with some ancient indies big soft satori wheels and ceramic bearings.. it pretty much rules.

That is a sick ass holder. My buddy has damn near the same set up, but only 2 boards high and it's in his trunk.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: raul on March 01, 2010, 06:07:34 PM
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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.
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It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html

Oh I know it's not The Firm, just commenting on the likeness & the fact that I'm jealous of you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bubblegum Tate on March 01, 2010, 06:16:08 PM
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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.
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It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html
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Oh I know it's not The Firm, just commenting on the likeness & the fact that I'm jealous of you.
graphic reminds me of men in black 1, when those alien are pouring in the HQ for tommy lee jones
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on March 01, 2010, 08:06:10 PM
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Recommendations for big soft wheels? I plan on setting a Zip Zinger up this coming spring, might even buy some real Swiss bearings too. I wanna race, go fast and potentially kill myself on one of these rigs.
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I have 57mm Spitfire 80's, they come in a variety of sizes and I have no complaints. 57 doesn't even sound that big, but compared to <52mm 100 duro wheels the difference in the ride quality was incredible. I've also heard a lot of people like the Zip Zinger wheels.

i have 58 mm 80d's and i am very happy with them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweet pee on March 02, 2010, 02:00:26 PM
If you're looking for speed, I would recommend getting a set of the 60mm spitfire classics (99 duro). I have them on my cruiser setup right now, and they seem to be considerably faster than the softer durometer wheels.

I tried out a set of the zip zinger soft wheels and though they felt amazingly cushy and quiet,  I missed being able to powerslide without the fear of getting pitched.

Good bearings are essential too. Throw some bones swiss in there and you will definitely feel the difference.

But for filming or cruising around on shitty streets, I would definitely go with the Zip Zingers or Spitfire 80Ds.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on March 05, 2010, 02:21:02 PM
Check out this Santa Cruz one:

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-4.jpg)

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-2.jpg)

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-3.jpg)

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EricLogan on March 05, 2010, 03:50:57 PM
intend on hooking this up with some fancy truck/wheel combo soon

(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo16/11/ab/624f7b383c56__1267804967000.jpeg)

already gripped' it up

(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo22/c9/72/07cfab31adb6__1267805029000.jpeg)

stoked I'm not the only one skating their Grosso board, I just think I'd personally get a lot more out of it riding it vs. looking at it, and I doubt Grosso would frown upon that sentiment, and I definitely don't give a shit to keep it pristine and sell it to a future eccentric wealthy Sleezy or Grimcity
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on March 05, 2010, 08:45:17 PM


(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo22/c9/72/07cfab31adb6__1267805029000.jpeg)


so sick, good job!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on March 05, 2010, 10:25:40 PM
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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.
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It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html
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Oh I know it's not The Firm, just commenting on the likeness & the fact that I'm jealous of you.

i thought the same thing when i saw that.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: layzieyez on March 06, 2010, 09:58:49 AM
Check out this Santa Cruz one:

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-4.jpg)

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-2.jpg)

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-3.jpg)

(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2010/03/santa-cruz-deck-hypebeast-5.jpg)
They only made 300 of these?  WTF.  I want one, but I"m not going to pay some idiotic price because they limited production.  Fuck it, I'll stick to the cruiser I have.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: metsuri on March 07, 2010, 12:23:15 AM
I just got my first ever cruiser yesterday, the Janoski cork top. So now I'm just waiting for the spring to come around.

The thing is, I don't have any old trucks etc lying around, I always give it away, I don't want shit to pile up around the house. But now I need to get trucks and wheels for the cruiser. Wheels; I'll get something big and soft but what about trucks? I think the board is 7.75 at the widest point so my Thunder 147's will probably do but if I buy new shit, I might as well look into suggestions that people with cruiser experiece have.

So stick with what I know I like (thunder 147's) or is there something more suitable for this?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nameuser on March 07, 2010, 06:10:32 AM
I just got my first ever cruiser yesterday, the Janoski cork top. So now I'm just waiting for the spring to come around.

The thing is, I don't have any old trucks etc lying around, I always give it away, I don't want shit to pile up around the house. But now I need to get trucks and wheels for the cruiser. Wheels; I'll get something big and soft but what about trucks? I think the board is 7.75 at the widest point so my Thunder 147's will probably do but if I buy new shit, I might as well look into suggestions that people with cruiser experiece have.

So stick with what I know I like (thunder 147's) or is there something more suitable for this?

My personal recommendation is:

(http://www.warehouseskateboards.com/images/p/1WSFW080D20580B.jpg)

Spitfire Classic 80D 56 or 58mm

(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_6044_ace33rawTN.jpg)

Ace High 22s (7.75 width)

(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_1408_boneshardcorebushingssoft.jpg)

Soft Bones Bushings

This would result in a retardedly fun cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DevinSB on March 07, 2010, 05:22:31 PM
just bought a blockhead hardtimes with indy 149s powell peralta 59mm with bone swiss bearings for $25 from a friend. i love when my friends do dumb shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dino conflict on March 08, 2010, 12:14:53 PM
I just got my first ever cruiser yesterday, the Janoski cork top. So now I'm just waiting for the spring to come around.

The thing is, I don't have any old trucks etc lying around, I always give it away, I don't want shit to pile up around the house. But now I need to get trucks and wheels for the cruiser. Wheels; I'll get something big and soft but what about trucks? I think the board is 7.75 at the widest point so my Thunder 147's will probably do but if I buy new shit, I might as well look into suggestions that people with cruiser experiece have.

So stick with what I know I like (thunder 147's) or is there something more suitable for this?

Has anyone tested the cork top cruisers. I just want someone to vouch for there longevity before I purchase one. Like does the cork end up flaking off or is it grippy enough to cruise the streets?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on March 08, 2010, 09:08:40 PM
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I just got my first ever cruiser yesterday, the Janoski cork top. So now I'm just waiting for the spring to come around.

The thing is, I don't have any old trucks etc lying around, I always give it away, I don't want shit to pile up around the house. But now I need to get trucks and wheels for the cruiser. Wheels; I'll get something big and soft but what about trucks? I think the board is 7.75 at the widest point so my Thunder 147's will probably do but if I buy new shit, I might as well look into suggestions that people with cruiser experiece have.

So stick with what I know I like (thunder 147's) or is there something more suitable for this?
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Has anyone tested the cork top cruisers. I just want someone to vouch for there longevity before I purchase one. Like does the cork end up flaking off or is it grippy enough to cruise the streets?

I haven't ridden one, but I recall it said something on the deck like "Please don't grip this board at least until the cork wears off" so my guess would be that it doesn't hold up as well as regular griptape.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: angryfacedman on March 09, 2010, 12:27:12 PM
Just got this:
(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_big/BLMCDK-1.jpg)

Never had a cruiser, so I'm stoked as fuck!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: CeeyMar on March 14, 2010, 05:35:41 PM
just sent out an order for this

(http://exoshop.com/images/products/59041.jpg)

(http://exoshop.com/images/products/59208.jpg)

(http://exoshop.com/images/products/59923.jpg)

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Post by: gabekehoe on March 20, 2010, 06:41:44 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VictoriousOG on March 20, 2010, 08:39:48 PM
Damn, so jealous of all the cruisers in here. I have an Index cruiser, zip zinger shape, but the rest of the set up is pretty weak. I'll take a pic when I get my camera.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on March 22, 2010, 03:20:34 PM
More Deathwish Cruiser wheels

(http://ctothejl.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/deathwishgoodoweheeltab.jpg)

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Post by: sectachrome on March 22, 2010, 03:25:03 PM
Thats so sick ^
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mullet Man on March 22, 2010, 04:39:02 PM
Last summer I had the Tim Gavin hippie cruiser and the Gravette beer cruiser, but for this summer I snagged this:

(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5278/1633280007004010.jpg) (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/1633280007004010.jpg/)

I'm running it with some Ventures I got on the cheap, and some giant, soft Satori wheels. Fun fun fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on March 22, 2010, 04:43:34 PM
Thats so sick ^

agreed.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cherry on March 22, 2010, 08:57:15 PM
I have a powell board with flames on it and it's really big, with some big indys and some big bones. It is awesome, especially when I come encounter with a skatepark that has a big roller with a big table for my big board.

My friend's dad was remodeling a barn that was sitting on some property he just bought. In it he found a long board that is a perfect 8 inches in width and almost 45 inches in length. My friend gripped it during the winter, I will try and get a picture of it as it's actually pretty obscure looking.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jrock on March 23, 2010, 11:31:08 AM
Last summer I had the Tim Gavin hippie cruiser and the Gravette beer cruiser, but for this summer I snagged this:

(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5278/1633280007004010.jpg) (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/1633280007004010.jpg/)

I'm running it with some Ventures I got on the cheap, and some giant, soft Satori wheels. Fun fun fun!

wow, i think this is the first post of yours i liked!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mullet Man on March 23, 2010, 09:08:47 PM
No, I remember you lliking others posts of mine and being embarrassed then too. It's a bandwagon thing, don't worry about it. I'm not. I only remember you because Danger: Diabolik is one of my favorite movies.

Anyway, I rode that fucker on a long distance trek today, it was fun. Slappied the shit out of a red curb at an abandoned K-Mart on the way home.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on March 24, 2010, 04:39:57 PM
Rolled around the skatepark bowls or at least tried to this morning. Zip Zinger wheels all but canceled out the speed from the Swiss bearings I had because they were so soft. My rain board with 52mm Autobahn dual cores and misc bearings was killing it.

I wonder if I should go back to the Spitfire 57mm Classics I had, try some Bones SPFs or a different cruiser wheel.  Mostly just for transportation, bombing hills and carving around skateparks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: angryfacedman on March 25, 2010, 01:24:14 PM
Just got me these for cheap:
(http://www.snowboardconnection.com/product_photos/large/hubba_80s_53mm_126590.jpg)

and a homie gave me these:
(http://www.momentumskate.com.au/catalog/images/diamond_abec3.jpg)

Now I just need some trucks, and I've got my cruiser ready for the summer!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: CeeyMar on March 29, 2010, 01:47:51 PM
(http://i42.tinypic.com/iddhrp.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gabe on March 29, 2010, 10:05:38 PM


(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4655/cimg0034yk.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4655/cimg0034yk.jpg/)


(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1103/cimg0033co.jpg) (http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1103/cimg0033co.jpg/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZipZinger on March 30, 2010, 08:46:47 AM
that's a fine example of a cruiser right there
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: streetPirate22 on March 30, 2010, 10:07:34 AM
Bout to get up on one of these...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: everypennyfedcar on March 30, 2010, 10:12:00 AM


(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4655/cimg0034yk.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4655/cimg0034yk.jpg/)


(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1103/cimg0033co.jpg) (http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1103/cimg0033co.jpg/)
Nice colour coordination homebwaye!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pushxchange on March 30, 2010, 06:19:03 PM
Just put this together today!
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/cregfunk/IMG_7540.jpg)

Heres what we have on the crusier wall at the shop
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/cregfunk/IMG_7541.jpg)
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Post by: lamfordie on March 30, 2010, 09:38:45 PM
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e201/lamfordie/zip_twofifteen.jpg)
Saw this on the Crail site, makes me want to get the same set-up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Vegetable Lasagna on March 31, 2010, 01:10:08 PM

Heres what we have on the crusier wall at the shop
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/cregfunk/IMG_7541.jpg)

What's the size of that weiner dog board and who makes it?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: plankskate on March 31, 2010, 02:53:25 PM
The wiener dog board is by Fat Old Guy skateboards through Tum Yeto:
8.25x31.75 14.5wb

http://www.tumyeto.com/images_new/catalog/tysp10/fall09_Page_10f.jpg
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VictoriousOG on April 01, 2010, 12:16:23 AM
This is my lame ass cruiser. I skated it for the first time today since Christmas, it's been resting in a friends trunk.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2lozk6.jpg)
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Post by: Blue Fescue on April 01, 2010, 05:04:52 AM
I love this board

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/rylandfox/DSCF5555.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Esmith1988 on April 04, 2010, 07:50:28 AM
What size trucks are on that zagger?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gabe on April 04, 2010, 08:03:59 PM
149s
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RICExBOWL666 on April 04, 2010, 08:17:03 PM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
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True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
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i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.
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What do you consider big? I ride 55s.
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personally anything over a 52 to me is a little too big but i ride lows so thats just me. Different strokes for different folks i suppose. I've got 55 stf's on that creature and i love em for the job they do, fast and loud. They get some good use up at baldy pipe every other week when the weather is hot.

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(http://ssh.jamesgrace.com:81/P1010110.jpg)

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damn, that is fucking gross dude.


You think thats gross? what about this?
<a href="http://photobucket.com/images/cannibal%20corpse%20butchered%20at%20birth" target="_blank"><img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/guey4jew/Cannibal_Corpse_Butchered_at_Birth.jpg" border="0" alt="Butchered At Birth Pictures, Images and Photos"/></a>
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sidewayslurkzine on April 04, 2010, 08:26:11 PM
krooked gonz sweatpants from awhile ago, need to finish setting it up with
(http://acessk8shop.com/images/indy_stage9_white.jpg)
and
(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ohyouskatewhocares on April 06, 2010, 12:03:44 AM
my 1st cruiser has no wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TheHyphyVelociraptor on April 06, 2010, 06:58:56 AM
Did you cut an old Zero deck?
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Post by: sectachrome on April 06, 2010, 08:49:05 AM
my 1st cruiser has no wheels

What is that, a board for ants?
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Post by: ster on April 06, 2010, 11:30:32 PM
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What is that, a board for ants?
i think its just for one shoe, so he just balances on one foot all day
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jonathanm on April 07, 2010, 10:39:33 AM
(http://www.prizefightercutlery.com/images/2010/2010_sales/LL_cuzer1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on April 07, 2010, 07:55:37 PM
(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)

These wheels are complete trash. My core split in two after only a month or so of very light cruising, now it makes this horrible sound when I ride them because the whole wheel is actually deforming. It sucks.

Does anybody have any idea of how I would get my money back? I mean I paid 30 something for them and they were shit, c'mon Deluxe!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TheHyphyVelociraptor on April 09, 2010, 06:35:53 AM
[email protected]
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Post by: VictoriousOG on April 09, 2010, 06:38:38 AM
my 1st cruiser has no wheels
How are those classics?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Narcissus on April 09, 2010, 08:18:08 AM
Weiner board is sick! I want one. Wish it was a little wider though. I don't want my cruiser to be the same size as my real set up.
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Post by: El Chupacabra on April 09, 2010, 08:59:52 AM
New toy! Just in time for some beach cruising.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/i78sx1.jpg)

(http://i39.tinypic.com/24euatv.jpg)
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Post by: Mr. DNA on April 09, 2010, 10:05:07 AM
New toy! Just in time for some beach cruising.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/i78sx1.jpg)

(http://i39.tinypic.com/24euatv.jpg)

Nice griptape art. Wave dude ion the previous page, tooooo.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the canadian suit on April 09, 2010, 12:48:42 PM
  (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/d168f6e047.jpg)

Vu zip-zinger shape, Independent 129's, Spitfire Classics 55mm 80D's. Bones Swiss. So fun. Truck width/height hasn't been an issue at all so far
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Firebert on April 09, 2010, 01:24:34 PM
thinking about gripping over the cork top on the janoski cruiser... its just not the same
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Choad Muskrat on April 09, 2010, 01:30:28 PM
might as well post this here.....my cruiser seeing some action

(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/4346/polejam.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: All Hail Wu Welsh on April 09, 2010, 01:41:01 PM
i wanted to make my own cruiser, anyone here got any advice on cutting your own shapes?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: friendly dave on April 09, 2010, 02:36:56 PM
i wanted to make my own cruiser, anyone here got any advice on cutting your own shapes?

Start with a bigger shape than you think, that way if you fuck it up, you can sand it down.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Grubby Mits on April 09, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
Im going to cut out an old deck tomorrow for a cruiser, shape recommendations?

EDIT: Fuck, just read the post above...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on April 09, 2010, 03:20:57 PM
might as well post this here.....my cruiser seeing some action

(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/4346/polejam.jpg)

Thats sick. My little cruiser does not see much action beyond carving around. Trucks are very loose and the board is very small. Fun combination, but dangerous.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Flume on April 09, 2010, 05:08:46 PM
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These wheels are complete trash. My core split in two after only a month or so of very light cruising, now it makes this horrible sound when I ride them because the whole wheel is actually deforming. It sucks.

Does anybody have any idea of how I would get my money back? I mean I paid 30 something for them and they were shit, c'mon Deluxe!

They do suck. I have the 55mm ones and they feel really awful.

Spitfire 80D Classics ftw
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on April 10, 2010, 09:05:22 AM
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(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)
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These wheels are complete trash. My core split in two after only a month or so of very light cruising, now it makes this horrible sound when I ride them because the whole wheel is actually deforming. It sucks.

Does anybody have any idea of how I would get my money back? I mean I paid 30 something for them and they were shit, c'mon Deluxe!
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They do suck. I have the 55mm ones and they feel really awful.

Spitfire 80D Classics ftw

Yeah but you figure since those are krooked wheels they are gonna be the same as the spitfires...
are the spitfires actually better?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on April 10, 2010, 10:54:47 AM
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These wheels are complete trash. My core split in two after only a month or so of very light cruising, now it makes this horrible sound when I ride them because the whole wheel is actually deforming. It sucks.

Does anybody have any idea of how I would get my money back? I mean I paid 30 something for them and they were shit, c'mon Deluxe!
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They do suck. I have the 55mm ones and they feel really awful.

Spitfire 80D Classics ftw
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Yeah but you figure since those are krooked wheels they are gonna be the same as the spitfires...
are the spitfires actually better?

Yeah, from what i've heard.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: H8R part 4 on April 13, 2010, 12:56:30 PM
long overdue...
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8041/cruisers.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lamfordie on April 13, 2010, 09:07:44 PM
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(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)
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These wheels are complete trash. My core split in two after only a month or so of very light cruising, now it makes this horrible sound when I ride them because the whole wheel is actually deforming. It sucks.

Does anybody have any idea of how I would get my money back? I mean I paid 30 something for them and they were shit, c'mon Deluxe!
YEah I had that happen to me when I got the S4 spitfire wheels. Skated them for three days and the core slipped out. But Damon is a nice guy, he would probably give you a new set of wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spare change on April 17, 2010, 02:39:19 PM
email the website and explain what happened.
guaranteed they will replace them since my ankle is jacked ive just been skating my cruiser..

zig zagger
indy 149s
spitfire softers 54mm 92a'
swiss
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/ttowndave/P1030967.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: loggedinLurker on April 23, 2010, 01:01:26 AM
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These wheels are complete trash.

Yeah. I had those blue ZipZinger wheels, they were really, really bad and slow. Whoever thinks about buying ZipZinger wheels should also consider some Slow Juan bearings to go with it.

I changed the Zingers for some Ricta Clouds, such a big difference it's unreal. I didn't change the bearings so it definitely were the wheels. Fuck those expensive ass ZipZinger pieces of shit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spare change on April 23, 2010, 07:32:39 AM
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These wheels are complete trash.
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Yeah. I had those blue ZipZinger wheels, they were really, really bad and slow. Whoever thinks about buying ZipZinger wheels should also consider some Slow Juan bearings to go with it.

I changed the Zingers for some Ricta Clouds, such a big difference it's unreal. I didn't change the bearings so it definitely were the wheels. Fuck those expensive ass ZipZinger pieces of shit.
My pair,my friends and the few others I have skated have all lasted and been fast as shit.
Generalizing is lame,you got a  bad set. it happens.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mein Fuhrer! I can walk! on April 23, 2010, 07:35:38 AM
I went shopping for a cruiser last week and found some really sick Alva's, Dogtowns and Z-flex's. They were just a little expensive for me and my limited budget. €150-€260 is too much for a board to just roll around on.
I'll buy one in the near future though, when I can work.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GAY on April 23, 2010, 01:43:02 PM
Just set this up and taking it out tonight...so stoked. I haven't been this stoked about going skating since I set my Grigley up back in...'89? '90? Yeah, I'm getting old. Bummed to see all the bad reviews of these Zip Zinger 65mm's, but I'm going to give 'em a shot. Love the way they make this board look like a Tonka truck. Indy 149's on this thing too. Thanks to this thread, too, for waking me up to the idea of setting up a cruiser...lost most my tricks some time ago but have still been chasing that dragon and hurting myself along the way. Time to kick back and just ride.

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7858/yank1.jpg) (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/yank1.jpg/)>
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3192/yank3.jpg) (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/yank3.jpg/)>
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sectachrome on April 23, 2010, 01:54:25 PM
Who gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kinky john on April 23, 2010, 02:05:18 PM
Weiner board is sick! I want one. Wish it was a little wider though. I don't want my cruiser to be the same size as my real set up.

We all want a wider weiner pall.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Firebert on April 23, 2010, 02:10:32 PM
Who gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?
no shit
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GAY on April 23, 2010, 02:16:12 PM
Who gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?

haha...yeah, I know. It's also been a long time since I've gripped a board. Didn't want the shop to do it, though. Wanted to do it myself...just don't really have the proper tools. But yeah...I need a file for that shit. Honestly, I don't really care too much about the grip tape. Guess it shows.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on April 23, 2010, 02:20:55 PM
I changed the Zingers for some Ricta Clouds, such a big difference it's unreal. I didn't change the bearings so it definitely were the wheels. Fuck those expensive ass ZipZinger pieces of shit.

I'll have to try the ricta clouds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sectachrome on April 23, 2010, 02:22:31 PM
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Who gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?
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haha...yeah, I know. It's also been a long time since I've gripped a board. Didn't want the shop to do it, though. Wanted to do it myself...just don't really have the proper tools. But yeah...I need a file for that shit. Honestly, I don't really care too much about the grip tape. Guess it shows.

Just fucking with you.  Gripping your own shit is the way to go, jaggedy edges or not.

When I first got my cruiser thats all I skated for months.  I almost forgot how to ollie.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GAY on April 23, 2010, 02:31:36 PM
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haha...yeah, I know. It's also been a long time since I've gripped a board. Didn't want the shop to do it, though. Wanted to do it myself...just don't really have the proper tools. But yeah...I need a file for that shit. Honestly, I don't really care too much about the grip tape. Guess it shows.
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Just fucking with you.  Gripping your own shit is the way to go, jaggedy edges or not.

When I first got my cruiser thats all I skated for months.  I almost forgot how to ollie.

Yeah, this thing IS heavy as hell. Hope I can at least pop up and down curbs...will be way sad if I can't ollie at least a bit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on April 23, 2010, 03:00:06 PM
Just set this up and taking it out tonight...so stoked. I haven't been this stoked about going skating since I set my Grigley up back in...'89? '90? Yeah, I'm getting old. Bummed to see all the bad reviews of these Zip Zinger 65mm's, but I'm going to give 'em a shot. Love the way they make this board look like a Tonka truck. Indy 149's on this thing too. Thanks to this thread, too, for waking me up to the idea of setting up a cruiser...lost most my tricks some time ago but have still been chasing that dragon and hurting myself along the way. Time to kick back and just ride.

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7858/yank1.jpg) (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/yank1.jpg/)>
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3192/yank3.jpg) (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/yank3.jpg/)>

That's a beast! Looks like fun. 65s, oof going to be fun doing ollies with those. Hope you have fun this weekend with that road weapon.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Curtis Jenkins on April 23, 2010, 10:24:08 PM
^The Girl Powerslide series is pretty sick. I've been riding around on almost the same setup...

Rick Howard "Yank n' Stank"
Indy 139 Stage 9
Spitfire Classics 60mm
Bones Swiss Labyrinths
Jessup

(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz291/Curtis_Jenkins/yank1.jpg)
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz291/Curtis_Jenkins/yank.jpg)
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz291/Curtis_Jenkins/yank4.jpg)
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz291/Curtis_Jenkins/yank3.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on April 23, 2010, 11:24:43 PM
^That's an interesting shape.

I can't seem to track down a Zip Zinger Nano anywhere besides for those pink ones. Nanos come pre-gripped too right?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on April 24, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
^That's an interesting shape.


I think that board is in the same shape as one of his original Blockhead models.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on April 24, 2010, 01:01:01 AM
^That's an interesting shape.

I can't seem to track down a Zip Zinger Nano anywhere besides for those pink ones. Nanos come pre-gripped too right?

no they don't.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on April 25, 2010, 02:15:49 AM
That yank n stank shape looks really fun.

Here's my setup to a friday night. I intended to take a few hints from the pages of this thread in regards to the grip job, but after about an hour I started to lose patience.

I'll have to wait at least a week to get new trucks for it and then I'll take some 57mm Spitfire 80's from my current fucked up cruiser setup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mein Fuhrer! I can walk! on April 25, 2010, 02:20:23 AM
I saw that board just a few days ago, really tempted to buy it. I just don't have the (money to buy an) extra pair of trucks and wheels, so I didn't take it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BDY on April 25, 2010, 05:49:27 PM
FUCK CRUISER BOARDS. PUSH FASTER STOP BEING PUSSIES ON THOSE SOFT ASS WHEELS.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ster on April 25, 2010, 06:07:32 PM
wah wah wah
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ebdanvers on April 26, 2010, 09:13:29 AM
Here's a deck I recycled by cutting it out of a deck that a kid had left at the shop.
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/DSC00085.jpg>

http://www.vimeo.com/11235138

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sectachrome on April 26, 2010, 10:17:27 AM
Are those wheels just really fucking big or are those trucks just really fucking small?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GAY on April 26, 2010, 10:20:27 AM
Are those wheels just really fucking big or are those trucks just really fucking small?

To answer your questions:
Yes.
No.
Yes, yes and yes.
No.
Maybe.
I don't do that kind of stuff.
Who are you again?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ebdanvers on April 26, 2010, 03:00:58 PM
Are those wheels just really fucking big or are those trucks just really fucking small?
The wheels are 56 bones spf. The trucks are a knock offs of an Indy 101 (about 5.5"). The board is a little less than 6.5" at the widest part and the tail is only 3" long. I have no idea how you would do a tailslide or blunt on it. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gucci mane la flair on April 26, 2010, 05:00:55 PM
5Boro Cruiser
OJ wheels
Ace trucks

holla
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intothevoid on May 02, 2010, 09:57:31 PM
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l56/gnarbro666/cruiser.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mullet Man on May 03, 2010, 12:40:41 PM
I picked up the Mike Carroll Powerslide for my friend. It has the ol' Natas devil on it. It doesn't have that weird a shape, but my buddy will rip the shit out of this thing. I'm gonna get him drunk, then present it to him.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: raul on May 03, 2010, 01:37:13 PM
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Here's a deck I recycled by cutting it out of a deck that a kid had left at the shop.
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/DSC00085.jpg>
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http://www.vimeo.com/11235138



Billy D's too good. I miss seeing him around.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 3.14 on May 04, 2010, 09:28:59 AM
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_q9HkjMrR2fQ/S-BKC16XfdI/AAAAAAAAABw/rXk6rGqWvQY/s640/2010-05-04%2011.20.57.jpg)

I kinda want this instead of the zinger.

(http://www.alienworkshop.com/files/imagecache/deck_large/DL0ASQU_BIG.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on May 06, 2010, 11:47:52 PM
Has anyone skated the krooked kutter wheels? I set them up only a few months ago and one of them is already torn to shit, chunks missing and everything, but it's only one of them. The rest of them are fine. I don't know if it's normal or if it's a bad wheel and I should send dlx an email or something.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: IPODS SUCK! on May 07, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
Has anyone skated the krooked kutter wheels? I set them up only a few months ago and one of them is already torn to shit, chunks missing and everything, but it's only one of them. The rest of them are fine. I don't know if it's normal or if it's a bad wheel and I should send dlx an email or something.

Do you know what hardness (durometer) they are?  I have some cali-orange Satori cruiser wheels that are like 80a ...anyhow,they are so soft that some rough patches here and there can tear 'em up pretty easily when they are that soft.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Al Borland on May 07, 2010, 08:17:54 AM
Has anyone skated the krooked kutter wheels? I set them up only a few months ago and one of them is already torn to shit, chunks missing and everything, but it's only one of them. The rest of them are fine. I don't know if it's normal or if it's a bad wheel and I should send dlx an email or something.

same shit happened with my zip zinger wheels... but it happened on the two on my back truck. i never thought to contact dlx, but it's probably too late now.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dlx111 on May 07, 2010, 08:50:01 AM
i wanted to make my own cruiser, anyone here got any advice on cutting your own shapes?
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/100_0159.jpg)
cut that outa an antihero tony t its a little small but its fun only thing its missin is some gummies
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on May 07, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
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Has anyone skated the krooked kutter wheels? I set them up only a few months ago and one of them is already torn to shit, chunks missing and everything, but it's only one of them. The rest of them are fine. I don't know if it's normal or if it's a bad wheel and I should send dlx an email or something.
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Do you know what hardness (durometer) they are?  I have some cali-orange Satori cruiser wheels that are like 80a ...anyhow,they are so soft that some rough patches here and there can tear 'em up pretty easily when they are that soft.
Yeah, I can imagine that could happen but it's just a little weird because just this one is getting torn up.

edit: Here's a picture.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7249/21678225.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: alonelikeastone on May 08, 2010, 09:47:20 PM
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/alonelikeastone_com/1d20b737.jpg)

Label.  hensley. Indy.  Swiss.  zero lee dawgS.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on May 11, 2010, 09:37:04 PM
I'm finally able to take this out for a spin.

AWS GT Shredder
Indy 149
Bones hard bushings
Spitfire 80's 57mm
Random mix of bearings and bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on May 12, 2010, 09:54:04 AM
That looks like fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GnarlesManson on May 12, 2010, 10:41:05 AM
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Has anyone skated the krooked kutter wheels? I set them up only a few months ago and one of them is already torn to shit, chunks missing and everything, but it's only one of them. The rest of them are fine. I don't know if it's normal or if it's a bad wheel and I should send dlx an email or something.
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Do you know what hardness (durometer) they are?  I have some cali-orange Satori cruiser wheels that are like 80a ...anyhow,they are so soft that some rough patches here and there can tear 'em up pretty easily when they are that soft.
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Yeah, I can imagine that could happen but it's just a little weird because just this one is getting torn up.

edit: Here's a picture.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7249/21678225.jpg)
well if you get one chunk taken out, that chunk is gonna grab onto rocks and stuff and soon the wheel will get torn up. same thing has happened to me.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on May 12, 2010, 12:17:56 PM
That looks like fun!

The bones bushings in new trucks made it instant fun, I rode it to work and dicked around with it afterwards a little. The steep kicks and big wheels make it kind of an effort to pop an ollie with it at first but I'm getting used to it and it's fast as fuck.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on May 17, 2010, 08:34:01 AM
After much soul searching, I finally took the dive and decided on a Nano.

(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_14477_krooked-deck-zinger-nano-neonfadeTN.jpg)

 :-\ Pink...since that's the only color available.

Also have some soft bushings and 80Ds coming my way.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MyUserName on May 17, 2010, 08:41:09 AM
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Has anyone skated the krooked kutter wheels? I set them up only a few months ago and one of them is already torn to shit, chunks missing and everything, but it's only one of them. The rest of them are fine. I don't know if it's normal or if it's a bad wheel and I should send dlx an email or something.
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Do you know what hardness (durometer) they are?  I have some cali-orange Satori cruiser wheels that are like 80a ...anyhow,they are so soft that some rough patches here and there can tear 'em up pretty easily when they are that soft.
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Yeah, I can imagine that could happen but it's just a little weird because just this one is getting torn up.

edit: Here's a picture.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7249/21678225.jpg)

I've been using the same wheels since December and haven't had any chunks fall out at all. I'm leaning towards defective - shoot Deluxe an email.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on May 17, 2010, 09:24:34 AM
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That looks like fun!
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The bones bushings in new trucks made it instant fun, I rode it to work and dicked around with it afterwards a little. The steep kicks and big wheels make it kind of an effort to pop an ollie with it at first but I'm getting used to it and it's fast as fuck.

I have a hard time transitioning from a regular set up to my cruiser. My cruiser is so much faster and I sometimes forget and will get pitched while riding transition. Then getting back on my regular set up after riding my cruiser I feel like my board is super slow.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on May 17, 2010, 09:33:19 AM
Oh yeah, I requested the board through DLX's Skate Shop Connect. Anybody know how long this process typically takes?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Headcrusher on May 17, 2010, 10:49:14 AM
cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory.  just skate one board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foiedonk on May 17, 2010, 11:35:11 AM
cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory.  just skate one board.

Shut the fuck up. If you're going to make an attempt to sound smart at least spell the word right.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cold budweisers on May 17, 2010, 04:48:32 PM
finally pieced together a cruiser since my zip zinger got stolen.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/4616580807_f8f40a9771_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4616581619_5bdbec7814_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on May 17, 2010, 06:09:51 PM
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cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory.  just skate one board.
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Shut the fuck up. If you're going to make an attempt to sound smart at least spell the word right.

Spelling is sooo "bourgois".
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on May 17, 2010, 08:34:41 PM
finally pieced together a cruiser since my zip zinger got stolen.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/4616580807_f8f40a9771_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4616581619_5bdbec7814_b.jpg)
love the grip job.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on May 17, 2010, 10:27:19 PM
Cut out an old board. Pretty fucked up shape but it's super fun to ride.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/AngUnggoy/153.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/AngUnggoy/154.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on May 17, 2010, 10:33:33 PM
Cut out an old board. Pretty fucked up shape but it's super fun to ride.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/AngUnggoy/153.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/AngUnggoy/154.jpg)

damn...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on May 18, 2010, 01:08:06 AM
Cut out an old board. Pretty fucked up shape but it's super fun to ride.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/AngUnggoy/153.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/AngUnggoy/154.jpg)

Think that wins the ghetto cruiser award for 2010  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on May 18, 2010, 01:13:51 AM
Hard times man, if it rolls i'll ride it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on May 18, 2010, 03:10:35 AM
and there aint nothing wrong with that

(to be fair it looks like a lot of fun)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Locbrew on May 18, 2010, 12:22:46 PM
what do you guys use to shape your cruisers out of old boards, cause I got an old board that I want to turn into a cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on May 18, 2010, 01:35:03 PM
beer goggles from the looks of some on here (including the first one I tried to make myself)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Inbred Jed on May 18, 2010, 01:58:58 PM
a saw and sandpaper
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on May 18, 2010, 02:03:51 PM
A jigsaw, preferably.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cold budweisers on May 18, 2010, 02:14:53 PM
love the grip job.
thanks jake. feel free to use it on some snowboards or better yet, use it for berra's next graphic.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Locbrew on May 18, 2010, 05:35:46 PM
A jigsaw, preferably.


word, I think my dad has one, I've already taken the grip off and made the shape outline with a sharpie, looks pretty weird, but awesome.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on May 18, 2010, 05:41:15 PM
How'd you draw your outline? Did you have something to trace with? I'd like to try my hand at cutting my board, but I'm fairly clumsy sometimes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on May 18, 2010, 06:05:08 PM
I just freehanded mine on a bandsaw, this was my first time so I just winged it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Locbrew on May 18, 2010, 06:52:19 PM
How'd you draw your outline? Did you have something to trace with? I'd like to try my hand at cutting my board, but I'm fairly clumsy sometimes.

I just freehanded it on the top of the deck, so at least I would have something to have a guideline with.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shaanWOW! on May 18, 2010, 09:28:47 PM
I'm planning on getting one of the Deathwish Spliff Cruisers soon. It's a 7.75.

I need recommendations on the..

Trucks (size, brand, etc.), Wheels (size, brand, etc.), and which bearings to use.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nicolas on May 21, 2010, 01:20:32 AM
did it 08, retouched it recently, spring/Summer freeeesh
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on May 21, 2010, 02:32:54 AM
^ That looks proper
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jeremyrandall on May 21, 2010, 04:09:00 AM
Cruisers in Action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ9ZEkeKIzs
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Inbred Jed on May 21, 2010, 07:35:57 AM
How'd you draw your outline? Did you have something to trace with? I'd like to try my hand at cutting my board, but I'm fairly clumsy sometimes.

I used one of my other decks for the outline. I usually ride a pointy-ish nosed deck so I just lined them up so I would cut a couple inches off the sides.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Liquid Dirt on May 21, 2010, 08:41:09 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs536.ash1/31397_1492548516689_1323300510_1306251_3436089_n.jpg)

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs576.snc3/31397_1492548636692_1323300510_1306253_3588596_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs536.ash1/31397_1492548596691_1323300510_1306252_210536_n.jpg)

My homie John makes these...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on May 25, 2010, 03:14:57 PM
well no luck in getting one of the traffic cruisers shipped across (shipping costs were prohibitive, the dude oyola was more than helpful tho) meant it was zip zinger time

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/4639661176_901cac8b43_b.jpg)

here it is chilling by the Thames (zip zinger 7.75, indy 139's, 65mm zip zingers) after a nice hour pushing along the streets of LDN after work this afternoon
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mevs on May 25, 2010, 05:27:11 PM
Put this together this week to play in all the nice weather we've been having 'oop north, the wheels eat Manchester's haggard paving slabs for breakfast!

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rutger Hauer on May 25, 2010, 09:17:06 PM
cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory.  just skate one board.
I used to be this guy but after I fucked my ankle so I couldn't skate properly for a while a got a cruiser which is good 'cause now I can stand on a board at least and bomb hill or shit so I'm not going to be a full stranger to the skateboard after I can skate again.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Liquid Dirt on May 26, 2010, 08:43:32 AM
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cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory.  just skate one board.
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I used to be this guy but after I fucked my ankle so I couldn't skate properly for a while a got a cruiser which is good 'cause now I can stand on a board at least and bomb hill or shit so I'm not going to be a full stranger to the skateboard after I can skate again.

For reals.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rutger Hauer on May 26, 2010, 08:50:13 AM
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cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory.  just skate one board.
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I used to be this guy but after I fucked my ankle so I couldn't skate properly for a while a got a cruiser which is good 'cause now I can stand on a board at least and bomb hill or shit so I'm not going to be a full stranger to the skateboard after I can skate again.
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For reals.
Yep my brother.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smurph on May 27, 2010, 02:07:31 PM
After a shit load of saving...

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/Smurph911y/SL270020.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/Smurph911y/SL270013.jpg)

The wheels are not as soft as I imagined. I was hoping they'd be a bit more stealthy but the bit of hardness means powerslides are still possible.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on May 27, 2010, 03:03:14 PM
^Nice. Shape of that board looks awesome.

After a shit load of saving...

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/Smurph911y/SL270020.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/Smurph911y/SL270013.jpg)

The wheels are not as soft as I imagined. I was hoping they'd be a bit more stealthy but the bit of hardness means powerslides are still possible.

Are they 80Ds? Should be plenty soft if they are.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smurph on May 27, 2010, 03:36:28 PM
Yep, they are. I just expected them to be alot softer than what they turned out to be. They still feel good but they're quite loud.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Locbrew on May 27, 2010, 03:40:50 PM
I have those wheels, always knew what my set-up was when getting it out of my friends car, cause mine was the only one that would bounce when you drop in on the ground, I had them on my street board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: no fun on May 27, 2010, 05:53:55 PM
After a shit load of saving...

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/Smurph911y/SL270020.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t278/Smurph911y/SL270013.jpg)

The wheels are not as soft as I imagined. I was hoping they'd be a bit more stealthy but the bit of hardness means powerslides are still possible.
I got some ojs and theyre so fun and so smooth but I really wish I was able to powerslide. In hindsight I think I should have got these
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TieDyedHipster on May 27, 2010, 06:29:51 PM
That cruiser is going on my wish list.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on May 27, 2010, 11:58:21 PM
I have those wheels, always knew what my set-up was when getting it out of my friends car, cause mine was the only one that would bounce when you drop in on the ground, I had them on my street board.

Haha, yeah the bounce is awesome. ( And it gives you more pop!!! trust me!!! )
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Inbred Jed on May 28, 2010, 10:20:08 AM
Stoked that you got a Sam Cunnignham
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: kevin00 on May 28, 2010, 10:45:31 AM
What size feet do you guys have? Most of these cruisers seem so small, I have size 11 feet and I couldn't imagine skating a board smaller than 8
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MyUserName on May 28, 2010, 10:51:23 AM
What size feet do you guys have? Most of these cruisers seem so small, I have size 11 feet and I couldn't imagine skating a board smaller than 8

Get a Zip Zagger. They're 8.6.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfO8DTWV58 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfO8DTWV58)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Inbred Jed on May 28, 2010, 11:58:49 AM
If I had the money I would want like a big, fat old Duane Peters with 215s
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Inbred Jed on May 28, 2010, 12:01:49 PM
like this

(http://jasonadamslh.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/queeerver1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smurph on May 28, 2010, 12:13:43 PM
What size feet do you guys have? Most of these cruisers seem so small, I have size 11 feet and I couldn't imagine skating a board smaller than 8
Size nine (UK) - board is an eight but it's a bit wider in the centre for uber-cool-cruise-stance.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jack burton on May 28, 2010, 07:54:42 PM
If I had the money I would want like a big, fat old Duane Peters with 215s
I have the last board he ever put out on beer city. Sick fuckin ride.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on May 29, 2010, 06:35:44 AM
Now that I have a big cruiser I kind of want to get a Zip Zinger Nano as well. Put some 54mm 80's on it. Or some of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT5l1KVe-NU
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Commercial D on May 29, 2010, 09:17:54 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs602.snc3/31703_434757767316_563767316_6043146_5148071_n.jpg)

In the foreground: 8.5" with Indy 159s and 58mm AWS wheels. So fun—just keeps rolling now matter how you land on it, and I can kickflip it too. The other one is my "trick board": 7.625" with 52mm blanks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rutger Hauer on May 30, 2010, 09:54:36 AM
Now that I have a big cruiser I kind of want to get a Zip Zinger Nano as well. Put some 54mm 80's on it. Or some of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT5l1KVe-NU
These ones are good shit for sure.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mullet Man on May 30, 2010, 10:08:36 AM
I've been rocking the giant Satoris for the last couple o' years. Not sure of the size/duro, but they are blue, soft as hell, and I do bounce when I land an ollie. It's fucking crazy.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on May 30, 2010, 04:00:50 PM
I had a set of these humongous green Vision Blurr wheels (any of you older dudes know what I'm talking about?) these things are probably older than I am, but they're so soffffft. I'd throw them on my board if I could find the other three (probably scattered around my house).

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on June 08, 2010, 08:10:10 PM
(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/hhhHenry/DSC01608.jpg)

Finally got her all rigged up.

-Zip Zinger standard
-Indy 139
-Bones Soft bushings
-Spitfire 57mm 80D
-Bones Super Swiss 6 ball

>:(... :-\ Too bad it fucking rained all day.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ccc333 on June 09, 2010, 01:32:04 PM
inspired by the ghetto cruisers and fishing, I did this today.

ventures and dyed spitfire softies

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/4685706823_8f198f2733_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 324 on June 09, 2010, 02:02:55 PM
Anybody know of a cruiser with a 15-17" wheelbase made by a legit company? I'm trying to hook the sister up with something cool that isn't a longboard
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on June 09, 2010, 02:07:50 PM
My regular Zip Zinger has a wheelbase of about 19in. So maybe a Zip Zinger Nano or even a Nano Junior?

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 324 on June 09, 2010, 02:09:18 PM
-Are you measuring from the inside holes? 19" sounds longer than it looks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Smell Good on June 09, 2010, 02:39:56 PM
Kinda did it real quick, so maybe around 18''

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChrisGilmour on June 09, 2010, 08:26:10 PM
inspired by the ghetto cruisers and fishing, I did this today.

ventures and dyed spitfire softies

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/4685706823_8f198f2733_b.jpg)

Holy fuck, i want to make my own cruiser now
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MrChunkyFunk on June 09, 2010, 08:55:39 PM
Rain and boredom gave me the desire to set up a cruiser today:
(http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm475/MrChunkyFunk/Mobile%20Uploads/0609002045.jpg)

Steve caballero powell reissue
Thunder 147 highs
Old bones stf's
Random bearings

All I need now are some big, soft wheels and I'm set.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: no fun on June 09, 2010, 09:39:59 PM
(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/pwcameron/zagger1.jpg?t=1276144174)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on June 11, 2010, 03:22:20 AM
cut out of an old board, with 65mm zip zingers.

i never thought that you can be that fast on a skateboard.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs339.ash1/29131_1357825142942_1150915394_30957623_3909916_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jonathanm on June 11, 2010, 03:49:36 AM
cut out of an old board, with 65mm zip zingers.

i never thought that you can be that fast on a skateboard.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs339.ash1/29131_1357825142942_1150915394_30957623_3909916_n.jpg)

by the looks of things in the bottom right photo, you're going to get really bad wheelbite when you turn.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on June 11, 2010, 03:52:40 AM
well, risers fixed my problem.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: alrightythen on July 29, 2010, 07:52:37 AM
(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/pwcameron/zagger1.jpg?t=1276144174)
i have that board too. im more a zigzagger fan than a zipzinger
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Inbred Jed on July 29, 2010, 09:45:38 AM
I found a broken board with some trucks on the bike path once day, so now I just need some griptape to complete my Grosso cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: snickers on July 29, 2010, 10:28:01 AM
(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/26900extralarge.jpg)
I just need some Indy 149s and some Spitfire 80Ds and I'll be ready for beer runs in no time :D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on July 29, 2010, 02:40:18 PM
(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/26900extralarge.jpg)
I just need some Indy 149s and some Spitfire 80Ds and I'll be ready for beer runs in no time :D


I've got that same board and while it's a fucking lovely shape, it feels much better with 169's
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: StabMasterArson on July 29, 2010, 09:53:27 PM
I have a Mike Carrol guest Zip Zinger with some old plastic base Gullwings and some Big, Soft, Bones on it. It was ideal for the beer store, but I no longer drink and I live on a dirt road. Bummer.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: muk_mb on July 30, 2010, 07:47:45 AM
For cruiser wheels, y'all should look into getting a set made with love and care (and way less likely to look like that chunked up krooked wheel).

Something like this:
(http://www.earthwingskateboards.com/images/stories/wildchild54.png) (They can be found here: http://www.earthwingskateboards.com/products/hardware/superballs/wildchild.html (http://www.earthwingskateboards.com/products/hardware/superballs/wildchild.html), his boards are also make good skate/cruisers)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: KellanIt on August 08, 2010, 12:25:29 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs110.ash2/38843_140340586000147_100000726192349_237525_3350748_n.jpg)

Just picked this up from the shop a couple days ago. The OJ wheels set it off. It's the new love of my life.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VictoriousOG on August 08, 2010, 12:37:14 AM
I rode my friends Janoski cruiser, the one with the cork top. Felt kinda weird, but it was fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Locbrew on September 10, 2010, 05:51:23 PM
(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo25/d3/65/4ccf2e62a12c__1284113449000.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on September 19, 2010, 11:29:48 AM
Just set up this cruiser a few days ago...

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/bot-1.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/top-5.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/wheel-1.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/bot-2.jpg)

Steve Olson deck
Indys
Some old Santa Cruz OJs
Bones Swiss
Bones med bushings

Feels pretty good so far.
The sharpness of the nose still freaks me out a little.
I feel like if I try skating this like a regular setup, I might end up harpooning my testicles or something...



Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on September 19, 2010, 12:00:30 PM
i hear that, my self-cut cruiser has a very similar shape (see above) and everytime i go through streets with a lot of people, i wonder what would happen if i slam, the board shoots off and hits someone in the shin.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chuck d on September 19, 2010, 12:34:45 PM
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on September 19, 2010, 01:03:23 PM
damn, i gotta get a cruising-dog.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on September 19, 2010, 01:10:04 PM
^ Yes!! That dog is pretty awesome
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on September 19, 2010, 04:01:52 PM
It was my 32nd birthday a couple of weeks back so instead of retiring like Heath, I set up my first cruiser. May change some stuff over time but have found so much new stuff over town old and new spots, scaring a lot of people who just don't get to see skating in their neighbourhoods.

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/DoughnutCitySkates/cruiser10.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: luke_gardner on September 19, 2010, 04:41:07 PM
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)
i work in a dog kennel and i've always wanted to do this with some of the dogs

i can't wait to get a dog and a cruiser. shit, i kind of want to go drop a ton of money on those exact things right now.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chuck d on September 19, 2010, 05:09:32 PM
greyhound/pit is a good combination
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: RightCoastBiased on September 19, 2010, 05:54:46 PM
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)

I do the same thing with my dog. Its awesome because it tires her out and helps rehab my leg. It's the only skating I can really do now.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DEDBBIS on September 19, 2010, 10:08:28 PM
Unfortunately my dog just tries to bite my hand when I skate.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on September 20, 2010, 10:03:13 PM
Those Girl cruiser decks look sick! Wanted to pick up the Koston one but would probably have to pick up some Indy 169s or something since I doubt my Thunder 147s would work with a 9-10" wide deck.  Not down with the 'magic carpet' feeling.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baconeggandcheese on September 20, 2010, 10:08:51 PM
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)

did the same shit with my dog today on the way to get a bacon egg and cheese.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DustyGozongas on September 20, 2010, 10:27:46 PM
After seeing all these nice looking zip zinger i have to get one!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Matze on September 20, 2010, 11:22:49 PM
this thread is worse then anything the industry tried to do with me. but I'll wait until I get 30, then it's legit to have a cruiser .. only 1,5 years though, haha.

anyway, you all have really beautiful boards. can't even remember when I had a new pair of trucks or wheels for my regular board the last time ... must have been in 2008 or something.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jgj on October 10, 2010, 07:25:46 AM
Should i get 56 or 58mm 80d spitfires?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: brownjenkin on October 10, 2010, 09:39:39 AM
Should i get 56 or 58mm 80d spitfires?

58! I used to be scared to run a cruiser setup that was too different from my regular board because I didn't want to fuck with my brain too much. Fuck that, though! The variety is what makes a cruiser fun. BIG WHEELS.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jgj on October 11, 2010, 09:29:43 AM
I want to be able to go the park and go around and be able to push down the street and do ollies, im a little bit stuck between the two sizes
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Narcissus on October 11, 2010, 10:17:15 AM
Son, there was a time when 58's were commonly run on street set-ups.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on October 11, 2010, 12:24:14 PM
Son, there was a time when 58's were commonly run on street set-ups.

and life was all the better for it  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Raab on October 11, 2010, 12:52:23 PM
Has this been posted? It's definitely the coolest even though I don't have it yet. (https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_13770_skullskatesdeermanofdarkwoodsltddeckTN.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: no fun on October 11, 2010, 09:57:30 PM
^theres a whole BAKU series
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OQgYexbplbc/THNogsC0SWI/AAAAAAAAAEY/GttPFTl0pnQ/s1600/KULT+THICKENS+SKULL+DECKS.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on October 12, 2010, 03:26:41 AM
that Deer Man deck looks fucking lovely but where's the damn Crusade Templar Horse Skeleton model?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on October 12, 2010, 06:11:21 AM
I want to be able to go the park and go around and be able to push down the street and do ollies, im a little bit stuck between the two sizes

They do make 57's as well you know. That's what I have.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GnarlesManson on October 12, 2010, 09:34:06 AM
]

Just picked this up from the shop a couple days ago. The OJ wheels set it off. It's the new love of my life.
is that brea active?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on October 14, 2010, 09:20:02 AM
^theres a whole BAKU series
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OQgYexbplbc/THNogsC0SWI/AAAAAAAAAEY/GttPFTl0pnQ/s1600/KULT+THICKENS+SKULL+DECKS.jpg)
only if they did 8.25......
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jildo on December 03, 2010, 12:52:49 AM
i've always wanted the krooked sweatpants deck in the large cruiser-style shape. 8.5 to 9 preferably..

anyone know where i could get one?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on December 05, 2010, 12:23:57 PM
dlx doesn't make it anymore. super bummed on that fact. i had like 6 of those boards. still have one as a hanger, and i'm tempted DAILY to set it up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jildo on December 05, 2010, 04:42:50 PM
^ worst news ever.

so....how much?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on December 06, 2010, 11:34:52 AM
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)

What a cool ass dog. Last time I tried this with my dog she just ran into the grass, haha.



But I'm getting a Zig Zagger for Christmas, and needless to say, I'm fucking stoked. My school's campus is ideal for cruising around, minus the bits of shitty concrete not quite suited for a regular skateboard.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on December 06, 2010, 05:39:29 PM
Just built this. Haven't ridden it yet. Sorry for stock photos - too dark here to take a good pic.

Zig Zagger (8.6" x32") Made in Mex sticker
Thunder 149 HIs - comes with lame black hardware. Made in USA stamped into baseplate.
Lucky Keg soft bushing
Spit Softer 92 57s
Bones Super Sixes
Black bolts - need to find some silver ones.
1/8" shock pads so the bite isn't too terrible

(http://www.libertyboardshop.com/assets/product_images/PAJCIDNIMLIOBAIO.jpg)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_14061_ThunderTrucksPolishedTN.jpg)
(http://www.skatesonhaight.com/v/vspfiles/photos/SPWS54-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Donger on December 06, 2010, 07:04:47 PM
Just built this. Haven't ridden it yet. Sorry for stock photos - too dark here to take a good pic.

Zig Zagger (8.6" x32") Made in Mex sticker
Thunder 149 HIs - comes with lame black hardware. Made in USA stamped into baseplate.
Lucky Keg soft bushing
Spit Softer 92 57s
Bones Super Sixes
Black bolts - need to find some silver ones.
1/8" shock pads so the bite isn't too terrible

(http://www.libertyboardshop.com/assets/product_images/PAJCIDNIMLIOBAIO.jpg)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_14061_ThunderTrucksPolishedTN.jpg)
(http://www.skatesonhaight.com/v/vspfiles/photos/SPWS54-1.jpg)

http://shop.ccs.com/product/model:154319/sku:65-02283/?cm=skate%2Especial%5Fcompletes&supercat=Skate#sku=65-02283&size=8.60 (http://shop.ccs.com/product/model:154319/sku:65-02283/?cm=skate%2Especial%5Fcompletes&supercat=Skate#sku=65-02283&size=8.60)
hope you didn't spend too much. CCS has almost the exact same setup except with lame bearings. the Spit 80D's are a cush ride. Hope they have the complete until after Xmas,  when I can afford it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on December 06, 2010, 07:33:35 PM
I black friday'd this shit, so the price was fine.

i like that black zagger deck, but colored wheels aren't for me. I wasn't ready to take the plunge into crazy soft wheels, so hopefully these 92s plus the stupid shock pads will smooth out the crap pavement here, while still allowing a few tricks and some mellow park action.  I'll let you know how that combo works and post a real pic when's she worn in a little.
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Post by: pizzafliptofakie on December 06, 2010, 10:13:02 PM
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Just built this. Haven't ridden it yet. Sorry for stock photos - too dark here to take a good pic.

Zig Zagger (8.6" x32") Made in Mex sticker
Thunder 149 HIs - comes with lame black hardware. Made in USA stamped into baseplate.
Lucky Keg soft bushing
Spit Softer 92 57s
Bones Super Sixes
Black bolts - need to find some silver ones.
1/8" shock pads so the bite isn't too terrible

(http://www.libertyboardshop.com/assets/product_images/PAJCIDNIMLIOBAIO.jpg)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_14061_ThunderTrucksPolishedTN.jpg)
(http://www.skatesonhaight.com/v/vspfiles/photos/SPWS54-1.jpg)
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http://shop.ccs.com/product/model:154319/sku:65-02283/?cm=skate%2Especial%5Fcompletes&supercat=Skate#sku=65-02283&size=8.60 (http://shop.ccs.com/product/model:154319/sku:65-02283/?cm=skate%2Especial%5Fcompletes&supercat=Skate#sku=65-02283&size=8.60)
hope you didn't spend too much. CCS has almost the exact same setup except with lame bearings. the Spit 80D's are a cush ride. Hope they have the complete until after Xmas,  when I can afford it.


That's the complete I'm getting!
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Post by: Adrian on December 10, 2010, 07:46:34 AM
I got tired of seeing this poor guy collecting dust in my trunk.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1150.snc4/149293_10150337812135018_685115017_15751288_6125894_n.jpg)


I restored it.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1202.snc4/155426_10150337867460018_685115017_15752575_909675_n.jpg)

Zip Zagger
Thunder 147s
Spitfire 52s
Bones Reds
Bones Soft Bushings

She rides like a dream now.
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Post by: police state on December 10, 2010, 02:59:39 PM
fuck man, thats dreamy...  when i get enough money for a 2nd complete is gonna look just like that
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MaryhillVibe on December 11, 2010, 02:56:05 PM
home made cut down cruiser

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/laurence-gillespie/zinger.jpg)
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Post by: Fongstarr. on December 22, 2010, 10:22:18 AM
(http://www.turntablelab.com/images/content/1/0/106277.jpg)

Just saw this. Man this looks dope! $115 (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html))
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Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on December 22, 2010, 10:30:34 AM
(http://www.turntablelab.com/images/content/1/0/106277.jpg)

Just saw this. Man this looks dope! $115 (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html))

oh ma gawd... awesome.
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Post by: sixpackoftablets on December 22, 2010, 04:56:47 PM
that's a lot of money for a made in china skinny board.
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Post by: jildo on December 23, 2010, 08:37:00 PM
so sick. i'd more than likely take a crailtap cruiser over a zinger/zagger anyday.
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Post by: pizzafliptofakie on December 25, 2010, 08:49:26 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164851_1362622445431_1827705999_704911_1434455_n.jpg)


With Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, and Krooked bearings.
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Post by: Austin on December 25, 2010, 09:29:54 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164851_1362622445431_1827705999_704911_1434455_n.jpg)


With Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, and Krooked bearings.
Sick!!!
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Post by: lazy on December 25, 2010, 11:43:04 AM
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(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164851_1362622445431_1827705999_704911_1434455_n.jpg)


With Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, and Krooked bearings.
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Sick!!!


Fuck that's a nice set up.... Jealous beyond belief.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EricLogan on December 25, 2010, 12:35:52 PM
(http://www.turntablelab.com/images/content/1/0/106277.jpg)

Just saw this. Man this looks dope! $115 (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html))

i have this, but I hardly consider it a cruiser. fun to keep on hand in case you get stuck at a spot and wanna dork around on a weird board

(http://store.verticalurge.com/ProductImages/girl_choc_fall07/girl_crail_comp.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Austin on December 25, 2010, 12:38:55 PM
home made cut down cruiser

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/laurence-gillespie/zinger.jpg)
Thats Sweet!!! May i ask how you made that?
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Post by: MaryhillVibe on December 25, 2010, 02:28:24 PM
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home made cut down cruiser

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/laurence-gillespie/zinger.jpg)
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Thats Sweet!!! May i ask how you made that?

I had an an old shop board that I had set up as a vert board a good few years ago, it was 8.75 or thereabouts. So I simply too k some rough measurements from a zip zinger, sketched it on the board with a pencil a couple of times to make sure it was symetrical. After that I just cut it down with a hacksaw, filed and sanded the edges and re gripped it.

Its so easy I dont know why anyone would pay for a cruiser. gonna do another with a different shape...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on December 26, 2010, 03:14:48 PM
anyone riding a Zinger Nano... what size trucks fit right on that shape?

thanks
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Post by: vince the stud on December 26, 2010, 03:40:14 PM
anyone riding a Zinger Nano... what size trucks fit right on that shape?

thanks
krux downlow 3.0 
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Post by: Explain on December 30, 2010, 11:24:50 PM
I'm envious of those with cruisers.. only have enough money for my standard set up
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Post by: friendly dave on December 31, 2010, 05:26:42 PM
Has this been posted? It's definitely the coolest even though I don't have it yet. (https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_13770_skullskatesdeermanofdarkwoodsltddeckTN.jpg)

I've been rocking that one since last summer.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on February 07, 2011, 02:46:05 PM
Cut this one out from some random board my lady got me
(http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae151/agtane/211.jpg)
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Post by: landCow on February 08, 2011, 12:52:14 AM
straight from the 70's. A 7 inch banana board with tracker trucks and old school kryptonic wheels. cruising around on this thing is crazy hectic but so much fun. And bombing hills on this thing, wow! its tons of fun but you WILL die. dealing with speed wobbles on a tiny 7 inch board is something to be experienced 
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Post by: Froston on February 08, 2011, 09:01:55 AM
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc85/hollandskate123/2011-01-03231825-1.jpg)

All 3 are DIY boards.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on February 08, 2011, 04:22:36 PM
OK new Krooked catalog is out. I want a Nano but can't deal with anymore dayglo dip decks (got a Zagger already).

Can anyone suggest another mini-size cruiser like the Nano? 7" width or so.  I don't want a flat or 9ply deck.
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Post by: choke mayne on February 09, 2011, 06:38:58 PM
I'm envious of those with cruisers.. only have enough money for my standard set up

start saving your change
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Post by: idealhandmades on February 09, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
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I'm envious of those with cruisers.. only have enough money for my standard set up
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start saving your change old decks and cut them into a new shape. the only thing you need are some big soft wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bbk on February 10, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
I got the deathwisch bottleshaped board ready for spring
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: huh on February 10, 2011, 01:11:48 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5433278186_b1d7c71ac1_b.jpg)
5 harsh portland months ago...if only she looked this good today.
(note the most insanely soft and ginormously wide wheels ever)
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Post by: finknoos on February 10, 2011, 04:17:04 AM
OK new Krooked catalog is out. I want a Nano but can't deal with anymore dayglo dip decks (got a Zagger already).

Can anyone suggest another mini-size cruiser like the Nano? 7" width or so.?  I don't want a flat or 9ply deck.

well ive got this

(http://satanicbookreadings.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cre0006-creature-gravette-brue-killer-deck-8.png)

i think its a 7.5, and you can pop off both tail and nose if you so please
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Post by: heckler on February 11, 2011, 11:14:06 AM
Set this up about a week ago, it's fucking great.
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182423_1449906363903_1120530751_31944536_294289_n.jpg)
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Post by: marginal way on February 11, 2011, 11:56:04 AM
i had that board as my primary setup for a minute 2 or 3 boards ago. super fun shape. i should try to find another.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: huh on February 13, 2011, 01:07:26 AM
it'd been a couple weeks since i'd gotten down on the ol cruiser, but spend a good couple hours slappying outside winco the other 3 in the morning and regained that love.
big wheels and a big cruiser + frontside slappys = love of my life
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Post by: Froston on February 13, 2011, 01:22:04 AM
it'd been a couple weeks since i'd gotten down on the ol cruiser, but spend a good couple hours slappying outside winco the other 3 in the morning and regained that love.
big wheels and a big cruiser + frontside slappys = love of my life

So great, cant wait for the snow to melt so i can get my slappy game up and runnin.
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Post by: oyolar on February 13, 2011, 09:42:53 AM
Set this up about a week ago, it's fucking great.
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182423_1449906363903_1120530751_31944536_294289_n.jpg)

I want this cruiser so bad. What are the dimensions of it?
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Post by: huh on February 13, 2011, 07:20:39 PM
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it'd been a couple weeks since i'd gotten down on the ol cruiser, but spend a good couple hours slappying outside winco the other 3 in the morning and regained that love.
big wheels and a big cruiser + frontside slappys = love of my life
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So great, cant wait for the snow to melt so i can get my slappy game up and runnin.

sall bout bashin on that front truck. and going fast.
also, snow to melt?! parking garages!
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Post by: heckler on February 13, 2011, 07:48:00 PM
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Set this up about a week ago, it's fucking great.
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182423_1449906363903_1120530751_31944536_294289_n.jpg)
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I want this cruiser so bad. What are the dimensions of it?
It's 8.5 inches wide at the largest point around the middle and I think it's around 32 inches long.
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Post by: Froston on February 13, 2011, 07:57:43 PM
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it'd been a couple weeks since i'd gotten down on the ol cruiser, but spend a good couple hours slappying outside winco the other 3 in the morning and regained that love.
big wheels and a big cruiser + frontside slappys = love of my life
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So great, cant wait for the snow to melt so i can get my slappy game up and runnin.
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sall bout bashin on that front truck. and going fast.
also, snow to melt?! parking garages!

Closest parking garage is a half hour a way.
Those same parking garages are in the same city with a indoor park that i get in for free.
So its just a issue of me being a pussy about the cold.
Planning on hitting up the garages asap though.
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Post by: oyolar on February 13, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
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Set this up about a week ago, it's fucking great.

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I want this cruiser so bad. What are the dimensions of it?
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It's 8.5 inches wide at the largest point around the middle and I think it's around 32 inches long.

Nice. I really like that shape for a cruiser board. If they still have this at Uprise, I'm gonna need to pick it up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on February 14, 2011, 11:17:39 AM
I'll post my awesome cruiser when I get a chance, but first, bones ATF have to be the best cruiser wheels out there. 
smooth as fuck, yet versatile as shit.
(http://www.reignskate.com/product_photos/large/xl_bonesatf.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: huh on February 14, 2011, 05:01:07 PM
I'll post my awesome cruiser when I get a chance, but first, bones ATF have to be the best cruiser wheels out there. 
smooth as fuck, yet versatile as shit.
(http://www.reignskate.com/product_photos/large/xl_bonesatf.jpg)

What does ATF stand for? All around Technical Formula? I sure hope so. But really, any idea?
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Post by: chillout on February 14, 2011, 06:24:11 PM
all terrain formula, i believe
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Post by: penguin meat on February 16, 2011, 03:37:17 PM
all terrain formula, i believe
correct
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5451625705_57487d89c9.jpg)
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Post by: sixpackoftablets on February 16, 2011, 04:22:39 PM
it stands for hella soft
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Post by: Smell Good on February 16, 2011, 05:37:02 PM
Whenever I leave the house, I usually have both a cruiser and a regular set up thrown in the trunk of the car. It's a nice feeling.
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Post by: Nanda Zinger on February 16, 2011, 11:26:30 PM
(http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/2953/cruisex.jpg) (http://img806.imageshack.us/i/cruisex.jpg/)
Mic-E Reyes Real Custom
Indy 129s
Rat Bones
Bones Swiss
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on February 23, 2011, 08:46:34 PM
(http://www.radcollector.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/0_Quartersnacks_Deck11-664x602.jpg)

Quartersnacks Snackman Cruiser
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Post by: Pippen on February 25, 2011, 02:05:47 PM
I'm looking to get something similar in shape and size to a zip zinger.  Anyone got any suggestions?  Also, what size trucks fit these things?  129s?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on February 25, 2011, 06:07:40 PM
I'm looking to get something similar in shape and size to a zip zinger.  Anyone got any suggestions?  Also, what size trucks fit these things?  129s?

How about a Zip Zinger?
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Post by: AnklePants on February 25, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
I'm looking to get something similar in shape and size to a zip zinger.  Anyone got any suggestions?  Also, what size trucks fit these things?  129s?

Roger cruiser
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Post by: AnklePants on February 25, 2011, 07:57:23 PM
While on the subject of cruisers....

I've got a Sword board.

(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pippen on February 25, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
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I'm looking to get something similar in shape and size to a zip zinger.  Anyone got any suggestions?  Also, what size trucks fit these things?  129s?
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How about a Zip Zinger?
Yes, I know.  I'm leaning towards one, I was just asking for any other suggestions.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pippen on February 25, 2011, 10:49:28 PM
Also, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?
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Post by: Hobochilli on February 26, 2011, 01:58:45 AM
(http://pacwave.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/700x700/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/c/r/creature-brue-killer-16-oz-deck.jpg)
I have this one, with indy 129?s and oj?s
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Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on February 26, 2011, 02:33:11 AM
Also, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?

depends on the city you live in, i would say. in my city, many streets are really fucked up, so i went for the largest zip zinger wheels (62?), and i never regretted it. even though next time i think i wouldnt go larger than 58mm, shit gets heavy.
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Post by: wuust on February 26, 2011, 08:41:49 AM
anybody have that skatemental cruiser?
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Post by: MrMello on March 15, 2011, 04:22:59 PM
(http://i54.tinypic.com/o9jpxs.jpg)
Before and after of a diy cruiser i made
Sorry for the phone pic
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Post by: Wh0l3 on March 16, 2011, 09:07:29 AM
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Also, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?
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depends on the city you live in, i would say. in my city, many streets are really fucked up, so i went for the largest zip zinger wheels (62?), and i never regretted it. even though next time i think i wouldnt go larger than 58mm, shit gets heavy.

55mm spitfires have been great for mine, I use it like normal skateboards though, so i guess it depend what you want to do with it.
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Post by: Grubby Mits on March 16, 2011, 10:55:41 AM
While on the subject of cruisers....

I've got a Sword board.

(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)

All i can think of is trying to do a set on that thing and credit carding
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Post by: nylin on March 16, 2011, 11:13:20 AM
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While on the subject of cruisers....

I've got a Sword board.

(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)
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All i can think of is trying to do a set on that thing and credit carding

hahahahaha
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Post by: InternetDaddy on March 16, 2011, 03:13:17 PM
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While on the subject of cruisers....

I've got a Sword board.

(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)
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All i can think of is trying to do a set on that thing and credit carding

holy shit that would be a life ruiner hahahaha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on March 16, 2011, 09:07:48 PM
plus, it's about 6 inches wide, so it's pretty much guaranteed to break the first time you don't land bolts. i'm almost afraid to firecracker a curb with mine....

that said, it's fun as hell to cruise through crowds downtown on. people JUMP out of the way.
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Post by: Pippen on March 16, 2011, 09:30:23 PM
I decided to go with this new HUF cruiser
(http://blog-imgs-34.fc2.com/d/o/u/doublecee/20110308154914938.jpg)
it's an 8.6 with indy 149s, spitfire 58mm 80d, and bones swiss

It's a good shape but the little wheel divots are new to me and also don't line up too well with the wheels
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Post by: aojiru on March 18, 2011, 02:11:27 AM
Also, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?

Spitfires 92a or maybe something softer.  Got the Zip Zingers to match the deck and they suuuuucked.  Even in the skatepark w/ Swiss bearings I wasn't going fast at all.  Maybe I got a bad set?

Got some Satori cruisers and going way faster now.
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Post by: sixpackoftablets on March 18, 2011, 05:40:53 AM
That Huf just looks like a big deck, not really a cruiser, but I like it!

wheel wells are sick. Let us know if you break it where the wells are.

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Post by: hesaidwhat? on March 18, 2011, 05:22:44 PM
picked up a 9 inch lance mountain old school shape, going to put some ATF's and 169 indys on it. ill post picks when i get it all together
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gnarwhal on March 18, 2011, 06:42:30 PM
While on the subject of cruisers....

I've got a Sword board.

(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)
that thing looks so sketchy, let us know how it skates
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TwisT on March 23, 2011, 10:47:14 PM
Custom cut and paint job on the luigi

10in beach boys cruiser from ebay, came with with copers(i thing thats what they were called) and that slant thing on the back truck that i believe was spose to help you up curbs....but i took all that off
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Post by: idealhandmades on March 24, 2011, 10:46:57 AM
Custom cut and paint job on the luigi

10in beach boys cruiser from ebay, came with with copers(i thing thats what they were called) and that slant thing on the back truck that i believe was spose to help you up curbs....but i took all that off

it was to keep you from hanging up on the lip of pools and shit i believe actually. and I'm pretty sure that THOSE were called copers, where as what you have left on your board there are rails.
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Post by: Decreed Bratton on March 24, 2011, 10:58:58 AM
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Custom cut and paint job on the luigi

10in beach boys cruiser from ebay, came with with copers(i thing thats what they were called) and that slant thing on the back truck that i believe was spose to help you up curbs....but i took all that off
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it was to keep you from hanging up on the lip of pools and shit i believe actually. and I'm pretty sure that THOSE were called copers, where as what you have left on your board there are rails.

Copers were those things you'd put on your trucks hanger that looked like pvc coping.  The slant things were called lappers.  And yes they were so you wouldn't hang up. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: roll_forever on March 24, 2011, 09:24:37 PM
Real Aces 8.7
some old indys
Bones Swiss
O.G. Vision Proton 58's i got for $7 bucks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: goathead on March 25, 2011, 03:47:04 AM
Cut this from some ugly ass fish-deck that I found in a mall. Really found, it was behind a dumpster and was in great condition!
Just have to put a new griptape.

Trucks are some old-ass random trucks, wheels zip zinger.
Hope I can go out and try it asap, too much snow now.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200712_1935095383205_1416945757_32256701_4984236_n.jpg)
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Post by: oyolar on March 26, 2011, 02:40:01 PM
Just picked this cruiser up today. My parents got it for me for my birthday. Super stoked because I'm a huge Natas and Pendleton fan, so the both of them together is awesome. I flipped it since everyone has been annoyed about that lately. It's weird having to tighten the trucks so much. They feel super loose. I think it's because the board is so wide.
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Post by: Chevy Rose on March 28, 2011, 08:37:01 AM
i have a slave 9.5 with indy 149s and bones atf wheels shit is so fast and fun
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Post by: swllbo on March 28, 2011, 01:52:20 PM
Foundation tea time cruiser. I'm using the trucks and wheels from my regular set-up for a few days. I can't wait to throw some big soft wheels on this thing. Gave it my best attempt at a Randozziish grip job.
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Post by: burm on March 28, 2011, 11:41:46 PM
Everybody's so hyped on the Randozzi grip jobs :)

He definitely influenced my cruiser's grip as well
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on March 29, 2011, 12:16:47 AM
Everybody's so hyped on the Randozzi grip jobs :)

He definitely influenced my cruiser's grip as well

I've been wanting to do this for a while, but never had the nerve to do it to a regular set up. It doesn't seem to bother me at all on the crusier, so I may try something different with my next regular set up. Next time I'll try and remember to take the warning stickers off first. ? ;D

Btw... anybody have any suggestions for wheels. I want something softer, but I still want to keep the wheels around 54mm or so. I was thinking about those satori p-town players.
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Post by: poopmonkey on March 29, 2011, 01:47:57 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/alex_is_hip/191919_10150162100100973_545490972_8623730_5266795_o.jpg)
my roommate sanded one of my old boards down and cut the shape, rounded the edges. looks hella clean. some old venture hi's and old longboard wheels some douche left at the shop. venture's are too tight though even though the kingpin nut's almost falling off. any good bushing advice?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: InternetDaddy on March 29, 2011, 06:42:20 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/alex_is_hip/191919_10150162100100973_545490972_8623730_5266795_o.jpg)
my roommate sanded one of my old boards down and cut the shape, rounded the edges. looks hella clean. some old venture hi's and old longboard wheels some douche left at the shop. venture's are too tight though even though the kingpin nut's almost falling off. any good bushing advice?

bones yellows, or blues. if you don't want to buy new bushings though you could try cutting the ones you have smaller with an exacto knife, then they'll get crazy loose.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on March 29, 2011, 11:06:50 AM
ditch the cupwashers. at least the bottom one. and i've found it hard to use an xacto knife to shave down bushings. i just rub them on some roughish ground to shave 'em down a bit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on March 29, 2011, 12:05:35 PM
 I have Bones Street Rats on my cruiser and if at high speed I ride over an uneven paving slab sometimes it feels as if the board is going to shoot out from underneath me, could this be due to the fact that the wheels aren't a symmetrical riding profile ?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on March 29, 2011, 08:43:03 PM
just set this up today... its shaped exactly like a zipzinger, but it has pretty horsies on it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on March 29, 2011, 08:43:40 PM
attachment limit double post.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dino conflict on April 02, 2011, 11:41:46 AM
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo-1.jpg)

Foundation Snakersnacker 8.5
Theeve Tony Hawk special Trucks (took off the "TH" logo with nail polish remover)
Krooked Kutters 60mm
Bones Reds specials


off to the liquor store on my psychedelic ride
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Justis on April 04, 2011, 05:40:04 PM
i want a cruiser so bad
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: William Jefferson Clinton on April 04, 2011, 05:43:49 PM
i want a cruiser so bad
Go buy one then.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on April 04, 2011, 11:41:25 PM
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i want a cruiser so bad
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Go make one then.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Justis on April 07, 2011, 05:15:24 PM
last time i tried i fucked up and cut my arm open
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on April 08, 2011, 01:26:29 AM
last time i tried i fucked up and cut my arm open

dude, you shouldnt use a kitchen-knife for doing that.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on June 13, 2011, 04:35:15 AM
got a new cruiser this week, so hyped on it

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2nq4e28.jpg)

149's
80D's
Super reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pica on June 13, 2011, 04:47:38 AM
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7688/img0352vq.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Justis on June 13, 2011, 08:44:12 AM
i think im gonna get a cruiser instead of an actuall board when i start back up again
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on June 13, 2011, 12:24:56 PM
Hey pica! is that Gonz/Cliche cruiser the one with fibreglass on/in it?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pica on June 13, 2011, 01:42:29 PM
yeah, fiberglass bottom and bamboo top ply.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on June 13, 2011, 10:34:28 PM
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo-1.jpg)

Foundation Snakersnacker 8.5
Theeve Tony Hawk special Trucks (took off the "TH" logo with nail polish remover)
Krooked Kutters 60mm
Bones Reds specials


off to the liquor store on my psychedelic ride

Damn I could have sworn that this was Crazyralph based on the picture of the board and feet and the fact that you went to a liquor store with it. We'll, I'm disappointed now that I may never have a chance to glide on a cruiser of this caliber.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Wh0l3 on June 14, 2011, 09:07:18 AM
i think im gonna get a cruiser instead of an actuall board when i start back up again

I wouldn't reccomend that, I had to ride a Zig Zagger for a while when I couldn't afford a normal deck and it was really frustrating to skate. Hard to flip and hard to spin (although the spinning was probably because of the huge trucks I had on it). Just get a big Creature or something.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on June 14, 2011, 10:42:49 AM
i think cruisers are way more fun when they're smaller (as in a zinger instead of a zagger). otherwise, you're dipping your toes into longboard waters, and fuck that hippy noise.
(http://collectorsonlinemall.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/nash%20skateboard.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on June 14, 2011, 11:24:42 AM
i think cruisers are way more fun when they're smaller (as in a zinger instead of a zagger). otherwise, you're dipping your toes into longboard waters, and fuck that hippy noise.
(http://collectorsonlinemall.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/nash%20skateboard.jpg)

fuck that statement, the zagger is nowhere near longboard waters. every normal trick that can be done on a skateboard can be done on a zagger
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on June 14, 2011, 11:28:03 AM
yeah, fiberglass bottom and bamboo top ply.

Sounds tasty, does it have any effect on the way it rides?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: InternetDaddy on June 14, 2011, 12:28:19 PM
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i think cruisers are way more fun when they're smaller (as in a zinger instead of a zagger). otherwise, you're dipping your toes into longboard waters, and fuck that hippy noise.
(http://collectorsonlinemall.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/nash%20skateboard.jpg)
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fuck that statement, the zagger is nowhere near longboard waters. every normal trick that can be done on a skateboard can be done on a zagger
yeah, isn't the zagger just an 8.5? That's pretty much my preferred width. if it were 50" long, then maybe I'd see your point.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on June 14, 2011, 12:47:08 PM
heyheyhey, settle down now. yeah zaggers are 8.5 wide, not sure on the length but i seem to remember them being maybe somewhere in the 34 range or something. I didn't say nothing about not being able to do tricks on them or anything like that, I was just responding to Wh013's post about his frustrations in the past with his zagger, by stating my personal oppinion about how fun little cruisers can be. the hippy/longboard comment was more directed to the seemingly booming market of cruisers boards that are seemingly becoming more and more long and wide, thus heavy and lame. Zaggers are still well within what I find to be a fun cruiser, though I'd rather take a Zinger instead.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pica on June 14, 2011, 01:06:33 PM
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yeah, fiberglass bottom and bamboo top ply.
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Sounds tasty, does it have any effect on the way it rides?
nah, not at all. if you slide it it scratches through the fiberglass ply to the next wooden ply pretty fast. it may start peeling off on the edges where you pop some day, hard to tell by now. the cliche banana cruiser has the exact same shape, only without the fiberglass but with the bamboo ply as well.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on June 16, 2011, 07:15:37 AM
had trucks and wheels from my old cruiser so I thought I might as well get a zinger too. the trucks are fucking heavy for that little board though so I might have to get some indy 129's

(http://i55.tinypic.com/307q4pk.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Wh0l3 on June 16, 2011, 08:11:04 AM
heyheyhey, settle down now. yeah zaggers are 8.5 wide, not sure on the length but i seem to remember them being maybe somewhere in the 34 range or something. I didn't say nothing about not being able to do tricks on them or anything like that, I was just responding to Wh013's post about his frustrations in the past with his zagger, by stating my personal oppinion about how fun little cruisers can be. the hippy/longboard comment was more directed to the seemingly booming market of cruisers boards that are seemingly becoming more and more long and wide, thus heavy and lame. Zaggers are still well within what I find to be a fun cruiser, though I'd rather take a Zinger instead.


The Zig Zagger is like 32.8" long, the same as a normal deck. I would just get an 8.5 krooked instead, it's the same wood, just cut in a more usable shape. I was hyped on the whole cruiser thing because they look cool until I actually had to skate mine as my normal set up. Also the holes for the trucks are close together, more so than a normal deck which, in conjunction with the obnoxiously large tail, resulted in landing on the tail on almost every time. (also note i'm 6'5" with long ass legs so it's more of a problem because I'm heavy and need more space between my legs to stay balanced.)

The novelty of a Zig Zagger and similar wide cruiser decks wears off after not too long. It's makes much more sense to just buy a large setup, even if you don't plan to skate it as it will cruise just the same.

just my $.02...I'm probably not gonna buy a cruiser shaped deck again.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: InternetDaddy on June 16, 2011, 12:44:45 PM
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heyheyhey, settle down now. yeah zaggers are 8.5 wide, not sure on the length but i seem to remember them being maybe somewhere in the 34 range or something. I didn't say nothing about not being able to do tricks on them or anything like that, I was just responding to Wh013's post about his frustrations in the past with his zagger, by stating my personal oppinion about how fun little cruisers can be. the hippy/longboard comment was more directed to the seemingly booming market of cruisers boards that are seemingly becoming more and more long and wide, thus heavy and lame. Zaggers are still well within what I find to be a fun cruiser, though I'd rather take a Zinger instead.
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The Zig Zagger is like 32.8" long, the same as a normal deck. I would just get an 8.5 krooked instead, it's the same wood, just cut in a more usable shape. I was hyped on the whole cruiser thing because they look cool until I actually had to skate mine as my normal set up. Also the holes for the trucks are close together, more so than a normal deck which, in conjunction with the obnoxiously large tail, resulted in landing on the tail on almost every time. (also note i'm 6'5" with long ass legs so it's more of a problem because I'm heavy and need more space between my legs to stay balanced.)

The novelty of a Zig Zagger and similar wide cruiser decks wears off after not too long. It's makes much more sense to just buy a large setup, even if you don't plan to skate it as it will cruise just the same.

just my $.02...I'm probably not gonna buy a cruiser shaped deck again.
I know your pain, I'm 6'3" and it's kind of a bitch finding a deck that feels "natural" I've never had a cruiser board but from what you just said I feel like I would land on the tail constantly, and inevitably snap the tail off prematurely.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on June 18, 2011, 04:20:36 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/veganshawn/shawn%20part%202/0618111500.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/veganshawn/shawn%20part%202/0616111550a.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/veganshawn/shawn%20part%202/0616111549.jpg)

Ricky Winsor - Assault board 9" wide punk point

Ace 44 (sacto loose)

Krooked kruisers 55mm

bones red

The top sticker that looks like Slayer, says Vegan in the slayer font, thought that was bad ass so I put it on top.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on June 19, 2011, 06:46:34 AM
the word is "wheelbase"

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vegan shawn that board is great, simply due to it having a map of the correct state on the graphic.


also
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4903035801_75a4db79a8_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on June 19, 2011, 12:47:37 PM
My wife and I carry those t shirts at our vegan shop.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: icybear187 on June 22, 2011, 03:16:57 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/lurmliger/natasolson.jpg)
Girl Olson Powerslide 2 Natas
169's
64mm Teenage Runaway Stay Pufft
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on June 25, 2011, 07:25:37 AM
Just got a new cruiser for the summer

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/JLee.jpg)

Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Buddy G on June 25, 2011, 01:02:36 PM
Just got a new cruiser for the summer

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/JLee.jpg)

Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's




not so long ago a set up like that would have just been called a "skateboard".

for my money to qualify as a cruiser you need to be running under 90a wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on June 25, 2011, 02:20:32 PM
Yeah, the Bullets are actually 92A / 63mm, so they feel a little more cruiser-ish.
I can't believe we used to run setups like this back in the day.
I'm definitely glad skateboards have progressed as much as they have over the past 20yrs...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mullet Man on June 25, 2011, 02:35:10 PM
Thing is, skateboard shapes changed and changed... until 1993. They have been the same ever since, which is weird.

Conventional wisdom says that they've found the optimal shape, yet I am open to new ones and sometimes I wonder why no one (RODNEY) has stepped up and tried to introduce a little innovation back into board shapes. They are more into experimenting with gimmick materials these days, and skaters are not feeling it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: friendly dave on June 26, 2011, 03:39:43 PM
I love seeing boards with weird shapes. The quartersnacks cruiser is awesome.
(http://quartersnacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062011.jpg)
Want.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on June 26, 2011, 09:47:14 PM
Just got a new cruiser for the summer

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/JLee.jpg)

Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's




This is the kind of thing I come into this part of the forum for.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aWizard on June 27, 2011, 04:06:51 AM
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Just got a new cruiser for the summer

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/JLee.jpg)

Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's



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This is the kind of thing I come into this part of the forum for.

Love it.

I just picked up a Stereo deck with 169s, 60mm OJs, and reds to cruise to work on.
(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_product/SRHWMDK-1.jpg)

Thinking about trying a fancy grip-job, not sure if I'm that confident in my skills though haha.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on June 27, 2011, 10:57:47 AM
Thinking about trying a fancy grip-job, not sure if I'm that confident in my skills though haha.

I have gathered, from trying fancy grip jobs and watching other peoples fancy grip jobs and then comparing them to Randozzi's fancy grip jobs, that it is paramount to make the lines thin enough. Lines meaning the spaces between griptape pieces. Think fine tip vs felt tip.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on June 27, 2011, 01:14:45 PM
Just got a new cruiser for the summer

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/JLee.jpg)

Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's



sooooooooo sick. i had that deck growing up. i love it when people skate "vintage," "valuable," "collectable" skateboards... you should take pics of it getting destroyed every couple sessions, then post them on skull and bones to make the ebayers cry.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on June 27, 2011, 03:16:51 PM
Yeah, I actually bought the board with the intention of displaying it.
But within 15 minutes of getting it in the mail, it was gripped and set-up. haha...
 
I just came to a realization that I would have way more fun skating it then looking at it on my wall.
The shape is just too dope not to ride...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: icybear187 on June 27, 2011, 03:19:42 PM
Are you trying to imply that is an OG Blind Lee? ? I don't think so.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on June 27, 2011, 03:22:16 PM
No way, It's a C&D. If it was an OG Blind I would be paying my rent with the ebay $$ from it. haha....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: icybear187 on June 27, 2011, 03:25:04 PM
Those 146 Stage 7's are quite the find though.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Officer Caruthers on June 27, 2011, 03:30:26 PM
Yeah, I found them on ebay for only 23 bucks...
The guy selling them had them attached to these ridiculous gigantic off-road wheels.
I'm guessing that's why they sold so low...

They were pretty grimy when they came in the mail, but they cleaned up nice...
Indy's with the 6-hole or OG 4-hole pattern are hard to come across cheap nowadays.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: icybear187 on June 27, 2011, 03:52:50 PM
Yeah they can be tough to find at a reasonable price that is for sure.  They cleaned up well!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GnarlesManson on June 28, 2011, 08:34:32 AM
My wife and I carry those t shirts at our vegan shop.
where this shop at?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Reev on June 28, 2011, 10:45:51 AM
Just got a new cruiser for the summer

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/officer_caruthers/JLee.jpg)

Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's




This setup is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 30, 2011, 07:19:08 AM
I kinda feel like a tool for asking this, but...is there a legitimate way to clean your griptape?


I ask in here because, not too long ago, I was going to be late to an exam, and the only way I could make it is if I rode my Zig Zagger, which sounds badass had it not been raining for the last three days. So now my grip is all caked with dirt and shit, and I've long since had to exchange the bearings. So...yeah.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: InternetDaddy on June 30, 2011, 08:26:22 AM
I kinda feel like a tool for asking this, but...is there a legitimate way to clean your griptape?


I ask in here because, not too long ago, I was going to be late to an exam, and the only way I could make it is if I rode my Zig Zagger, which sounds badass had it not been raining for the last three days. So now my grip is all caked with dirt and shit, and I've long since had to exchange the bearings. So...yeah.
no promises (1:28)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqSzQVZEVW8&feature=feedu# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqSzQVZEVW8&feature=feedu#)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 30, 2011, 08:38:54 AM
Seems legit. I'll test it on an old broken board before I try it, but it looks promising.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on June 30, 2011, 11:49:27 AM
that won't work if it's really caked on...us a wire brush. or an old toothbrush. or go to home depot and ask for belt sander cleaning gum.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Omamori on June 30, 2011, 06:02:28 PM
I use grip gum to take any light dust, dirt, etc off. If anything like mud or gum gets on my grip, the grip gum won't work. Old toothbrushes work well on mud, tar, etc.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DevMo! on June 30, 2011, 11:37:02 PM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/16jmrn8.jpg)
Huf Zinger
Independent 139s w/ Bones medium bushings
54 Spitfire 80Ds
Swiss
Jessup
and fucking rails!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on July 01, 2011, 12:14:00 AM
I've used a wet toothbrush. If it's just loose dirt and dust, a vacuum works wonders.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on July 01, 2011, 07:22:32 AM
Devmo -> one of the sickest cruisers ive seen
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DevMo! on July 01, 2011, 11:19:26 AM
Devmo -> one of the sickest cruisers ive seen

Thanks dude, it was hard to track down the deck but I was stoked.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: H8R part 4 on July 01, 2011, 12:57:27 PM
my new setup...

(http://i53.tinypic.com/213qfq.jpg)

5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat


BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Omamori on July 01, 2011, 01:37:31 PM
I'm assuming that's carpet. Is it hard to stay on the board?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spike Hawke on July 01, 2011, 01:40:10 PM
go skating in your slippers ala Jason Lee
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: H8R part 4 on July 01, 2011, 01:49:51 PM
I'm assuming that's carpet. Is it hard to stay on the board?

yeah its carpet but its not hard to stay on.  for the most part it skates like any other board.  just like if you tried to slide on your carpet with sneakers on, its pretty grippy.  it certainly doesn't hurt that i've got brand new vans on.  its pretty fun and its super comforatable to ride on.  the doormat is quite thick and plush. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on July 01, 2011, 05:13:13 PM
haha, that carpet cruiser is too cool.



But yeah, the Windex thing didn't do much. I just tried the wet toothbrush thing real quick and it helped a little. I'll probably do it some more later. :D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on July 01, 2011, 09:23:15 PM
my new setup...

(http://i53.tinypic.com/213qfq.jpg)

5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat


BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed

How did you make this stick? Did you use some kind of spray adhesive?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MrMello on July 01, 2011, 09:36:20 PM
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my new setup...

(http://i53.tinypic.com/213qfq.jpg)

5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat


BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed

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How did you make this stick? Did you use some kind of spray adhesive?
sweatercuff inspired??
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: H8R part 4 on July 02, 2011, 12:13:25 PM
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my new setup...

(http://i53.tinypic.com/213qfq.jpg)

5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat


BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed

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How did you make this stick? Did you use some kind of spray adhesive?

i used a $2 tube of liquid nails, you can find it at any hardware store.
 
i put a good amount of it on to cover the entire top of the board(nice and messy, all the way past the edges), then stacked a bunch of boards on top to put some weight on it so i'd know it stuck really well.  after a day passed, i took the boards off and let it air dry another day.  then i just cut around it the same way i'd grip a regular board and burned the edges using a lighter so the fabric wouldn't fray as easily.  it will still fray a little here and there after you miss a flip trick or whatever but nothing your lighter can't fix.             
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on July 02, 2011, 08:31:41 PM
I'm familiar with the liquid nails. We used to use it to glue coping on temporary cinder block ledges. I may have to try this. It looks like it would be fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on July 02, 2011, 08:47:06 PM
well for that matter...
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6494/img0576im.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/714/img0576im.jpg/)
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7769/coffeefetcher1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/coffeefetcher1.jpg/)

more to see at the DIY boards thread. Almost have the graphic for the 2nd coffee fetching carpet cruiser done now. just skating to the local bar for a little more inspiration.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on July 03, 2011, 01:40:37 AM
those are great! nice work.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: H8R part 4 on July 03, 2011, 09:01:22 AM
well for that matter...
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6494/img0576im.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/714/img0576im.jpg/)
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7769/coffeefetcher1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/coffeefetcher1.jpg/)

more to see at the DIY boards thread. Almost have the graphic for the 2nd coffee fetching carpet cruiser done now. just skating to the local bar for a little more inspiration.

whaaaaaat?!?!?  you got buck, those are frickin sweet!

   
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on July 03, 2011, 09:06:35 AM
those are great! nice work.

thanks randozzi. I intend to send a couple from the next batch I make back east, one to Identity, and one to Orchard, so hopefully you'll get to take one for a spin around the block or skate the mini with it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on July 03, 2011, 02:06:23 PM
i don't live in Boston, just a friend of the shop. but i'm sure those guys will be stoked.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NegativeCreep on July 03, 2011, 02:30:02 PM
(http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a8e3a96ea5.jpg)

My Habitat Janoski cork ply cruiser. I've had it for over a year and its seen some serious miles.

independent 139 trucks
bones swiss 6 bearings
pig wheels, don't remember the size but I think they're too soft.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Avicci on July 05, 2011, 11:53:57 PM
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(http://www.turntablelab.com/images/content/1/0/106277.jpg)

Just saw this. Man this looks dope! $115 (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html))
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i have this, but I hardly consider it a cruiser. fun to keep on hand in case you get stuck at a spot and wanna dork around on a weird board

(http://store.verticalurge.com/ProductImages/girl_choc_fall07/girl_crail_comp.jpg)

Does that thing feel like it's ever going to break? Iv'e always wanted one but Im scared I would just snap that crailtap wood.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on July 06, 2011, 03:49:44 AM
I love the shape of that blue crailtap board, I wish they sold the deck seperately and made it a 7.5 like the zip zinger instead of 7.125
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on July 07, 2011, 11:55:20 PM
Almost bought some carpet and Liquid Nails at the hardware store but calculated it'd cost about the same as a sheet of griptape.  Maybe next time if I find some interesting carpet scraps for free.

Anyone used astroturf before?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: InternetDaddy on July 08, 2011, 12:09:51 AM
When you guys (especially you, sweatercuff) are cutting a board down into a cruiser, do you have a template of some sort on hand, or are you just estimating a shape that might be fun to ride?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on July 08, 2011, 09:42:35 AM
When you guys (especially you, sweatercuff) are cutting a board down into a cruiser, do you have a template of some sort on hand, or are you just estimating a shape that might be fun to ride?
you can do it either way. Sometimes I'll use my existing cruisers to trace a shape on to a board with pencil, and then go back over it with small adjustments to make it turn out different. sometimes I'll eyeball it right from the start. and other times I'll make it shaped exactly like other boards I've made. One things for sure, the old adage measure twice cut once, definitely applies.


And I can't remember ever hearing of a astro-turftopped skateboard, but it sounds awesome.
next step: Chia Pet Grip.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on July 08, 2011, 11:07:29 AM
there was this dude that used to live a few houses down from a miniramp i used to skate a lot in carlsbad that had a "barefoot setup." he had that foamy, spongy stuff they put on skimboards and wakeboards for grip on a zig zagger type shape with some big soft wheels.... he'd just use it to cruise to the store or go check the surf or whatever a dude with a "barefoot setup" does....  sometimes he'd roll over, join in on sessions on the minramp as well, and actually had a decent bag of tricks.

awesome weirdo, i salute you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: H8R part 4 on July 09, 2011, 09:17:11 AM
Almost bought some carpet and Liquid Nails at the hardware store but calculated it'd cost about the same as a sheet of griptape.  Maybe next time if I find some interesting carpet scraps for free.

Anyone used astroturf before?

i paid $7 in total($5 for the doormat and $2 for the liquid nails) which isn't bad considering its a cruiser and i know i'll have it for a while.  i wouldn't waste my money on it if it was for a street setup.   
you can always go to a carpet place and ask them for a piece as big as the board.  most of the time they'll give it to you for free.  its not like they can actually sell a 32" x 9" piece of carpet. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on July 09, 2011, 12:51:27 PM
Yeah, bought a sheet of grip but was still thinking about doing the carpet board so I got a 27 inch long piece cut about a foot wide.  Probably gonna cut that piece up and get creative.  Maybe just stick it in the middle and put left over griptape from another board I plan to grip on the edges? 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cwa on July 12, 2011, 06:49:34 PM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/skypilot7/DSC_0557.jpg?t=1310521500)

Anti-Hero Gross board 9.25
Indy 149s
Powell wheels 64mm/85a
Bones Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on July 12, 2011, 09:37:27 PM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/skypilot7/DSC_0557.jpg?t=1310521500)

Anti-Hero Gross board 9.25
Indy 149s
Powell wheels 64mm/85a
Bones Reds

You have some risers up in there you aint tellin us about?
Also, better put some rails on that piece.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cwa on July 12, 2011, 09:49:26 PM
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(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/skypilot7/DSC_0557.jpg?t=1310521500)

Anti-Hero Gross board 9.25
Indy 149s
Powell wheels 64mm/85a
Bones Reds
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You have some risers up in there you aint tellin us about?
Also, better put some rails on that piece.
Yeah, they're on there. Fuck, I should get some rails.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on July 12, 2011, 09:57:13 PM
no, you shouldn't.generally,  they just end up getting loose and rattling and being a pain in the ass. there's a reason everyone stopped riding them over a decade ago.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cwa on July 13, 2011, 12:51:18 AM
no, you shouldn't.generally,  they just end up getting loose and rattling and being a pain in the ass. there's a reason everyone stopped riding them over a decade ago.
Welp.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on July 13, 2011, 04:51:21 PM
I thought 149s would be too narrow for that 9.25 board...

Looks sick. Sort of want.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hesaidwhat? on July 13, 2011, 09:37:46 PM
I thought 149s would be too narrow for that 9.25 board...

Looks sick. Sort of want.

the widest point of the board is in the center and those wheels are much wider than normal wheels so it give the tricks a wider profile. if it was me i would still go for 169's though
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cwa on July 13, 2011, 09:38:56 PM
I thought 149s would be too narrow for that 9.25 board...

Looks sick. Sort of want.
It's 9.25 at it's widest point, at the bolts though it's probably 8.75 so 149s are fine.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gutterhead. on July 13, 2011, 11:26:52 PM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2aenuv7.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2roj8zb.jpg)
Posted in Oh the joys of recent purchases, figured it belonged here too.
Set this bad boy up this morning, cruised the city all day. Spitfire trippers are too sick.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pekkaaa on July 14, 2011, 02:08:41 PM
(http://i53.tinypic.com/97s2mw.jpg)

9" AWS deck
149 indys
54mm ricta soft

love it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spike Hawke on July 15, 2011, 06:03:03 AM
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_2030.jpg)
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_2031.jpg)
old board cut to shape,
destructos,
autobahn filmers 58mm 80a,
stickers plus clear grip
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Post by: Upgrayedd on July 15, 2011, 12:13:01 PM
thats dope as fuck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spike Hawke on July 15, 2011, 02:17:14 PM
best thing to do with years of pointless sticker hording.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BeardyBeard on July 15, 2011, 02:36:58 PM
my new setup...

(http://i53.tinypic.com/213qfq.jpg)

5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat


BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed


I salute your carpet grip-job, sir. Well done.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BeardyBeard on July 15, 2011, 02:50:40 PM
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac161/jprochester2010/Cruiser.jpg)

Adams Punk Point
Rat Bones 85A
Venture 5.0 Hi's w/ .5 inch risers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fulfillthedream on July 15, 2011, 11:50:24 PM
Set this up a few months a go. Hyped on it. I got Satori Goo Balls 59mm, really soft with some 139 Indy's a long with some shitty $10 mini logo bearings. I also use the Krooked Risers on it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on July 16, 2011, 11:33:45 PM
Scored this today while helping clean out the shop that is closing....Bittersweet.
Anti Hero longboard/crusier
Cargo trucks  ::)
Just needs some nice soft wheels,bearings,and a new grip job, and it will be good to go.
Might even try the carpet grip with this one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: G.Lewis on July 17, 2011, 01:40:17 AM
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3129/dsc06201v.jpg)


Cold War "The Nuke"
65mm Krypto
Indy 146
Swiss

This thing is great.  It's a tad over 8" at it's widest and has a 14.25 wheelbase.  This one is old, so it's the original MM wood made in PDX, Oregon.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MrMello on August 02, 2011, 02:03:42 PM
Had an old board without grip so though id try the carpet grip idea out.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/25t9fs5.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/xdfq6c.jpg)
7.5 board
129 indys
54mm ricta clouds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Shufflessss on August 02, 2011, 08:48:48 PM
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2vltz6e.jpg)
Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 33's with Bones blue bushings
65mm Road Riders
Bones Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: radcunt on August 05, 2011, 12:43:45 AM
I'm doing my head in about wheels.  Got some Indy 149s for my Zig Zagger, and i'm stoked asides from making the board way heavier.  But i'm riding 54mm Spitfire Classics, and whilst they're good they're kind of annoying on the rough roads, but I want to keep the feel of a regular skateboard, or at least a semblance of one.  I'm thinking of OJs or Bones ATF, but i'm not sure.  I used to LOVE OJs as a kid, and remember them sliding really well, but who knows what I was thinking back then. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on August 05, 2011, 01:34:08 AM
Satori makes some 54mm soft wheels but after my bad experience with 58mm Zip Zinger wheels, I'm extra skeptical about soft wheels under 60mm.

That one video with Brent Atchley makes me want to get them though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: augustmoon on August 05, 2011, 01:44:42 AM
they make soft spitfire classics.  they're blue.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on August 05, 2011, 06:48:32 AM
they make soft spitfire classics.  they're blue.


They have been made in at least blue, white, red and black. I have the whites in 58mm and they have not disappointed, me or a lot of other people in this thread

(http://www.ponkes.com/WebRoot/OVK/Shops/28092009-1/4B0B/AB06/D16B/2403/8AA4/0A28/1028/4467/spitfireclassi80_iso_0907_688.jpg)

(http://www.beyondstore.fi/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/spitfireclassics80d.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on August 05, 2011, 09:46:01 AM
I love my spitfire 80Ds, but if you are looking for a wheel that is going to slide I would recommend something harder. Despite being named 80Ds they are actually 80a in durometer.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: radcunt on August 05, 2011, 10:52:33 AM
I guess I just want fast & smooth, really, and not too big so it fucks with the normal board feel too much.  The 80Ds aren't too bad, really, but I think I just need to deal with Cruisering my Zagger a bit harder.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on August 06, 2011, 03:02:32 AM
I recently put some of the Flip Hot Doggers on my cruiser set up and really like the smoothness, only problem is the wheel shape isn't symetrical on both sides so the wheels sometimes pull to one side and eventually will cone out.

The Classics are have a symetrical profile, right?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 3.14 on August 06, 2011, 01:20:39 PM
yup mine were
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on August 07, 2011, 03:53:39 AM
yup mine were

Thank you, now find some in the most lurid colour posssible.

I wish I had bought some in the Kecthup/Mustard swirl that came out awhile back.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 3.14 on August 07, 2011, 09:39:08 AM
bright green ones were pretty good
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tom on August 07, 2011, 10:43:20 PM
Satori makes some 54mm soft wheels but after my bad experience with 58mm Zip Zinger wheels, I'm extra skeptical about soft wheels under 60mm.

That one video with Brent Atchley makes me want to get them though.
if you get a solid wheel that doesn't have the insert like in the zinger wheels they wont fall apart. hubba makes/made the marshmellow wheels. they're not exactly the softest, but they aren't the hardest. perfect blend if you still want a softer wheel that you can skate like a regular wheel. i had some h-street 95a's once that i skated as regular wheels. they were just a little softer and still slid. i wish i held onto them in retrospect. in all honesty though it is a skateboard wheel. it isn't indestructible. skateboard products also come with defects from time to time. the act of skateboarding also wears down your board too. take it for what it is
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on August 08, 2011, 12:01:19 AM
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Satori makes some 54mm soft wheels but after my bad experience with 58mm Zip Zinger wheels, I'm extra skeptical about soft wheels under 60mm.

That one video with Brent Atchley makes me want to get them though.
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if you get a solid wheel that doesn't have the insert like in the zinger wheels they wont fall apart. hubba makes/made the marshmellow wheels. they're not exactly the softest, but they aren't the hardest. perfect blend if you still want a softer wheel that you can skate like a regular wheel. i had some h-street 95a's once that i skated as regular wheels. they were just a little softer and still slid. i wish i held onto them in retrospect. in all honesty though it is a skateboard wheel. it isn't indestructible. skateboard products also come with defects from time to time. the act of skateboarding also wears down your board too. take it for what it is

My Zip Zinger wheels didn't fall apart.  That was some other guy who seemed to powerslide the hell out of them doing backside 180s or something.  My problem was that they were extra slow like I was riding in grass even with Swiss 6 while skating in a smooth cement park.  Gonna give 'em away to a friend who wants to skate more but needs something to slow down the Reds he has in his set up that "are too fast still".

Got some 54mm Satori P Town Players and a Creature Brue Killer on order so pic will be up when I get it set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 08, 2011, 12:38:20 AM
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Satori makes some 54mm soft wheels but after my bad experience with 58mm Zip Zinger wheels, I'm extra skeptical about soft wheels under 60mm.

That one video with Brent Atchley makes me want to get them though.
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if you get a solid wheel that doesn't have the insert like in the zinger wheels they wont fall apart. hubba makes/made the marshmellow wheels. they're not exactly the softest, but they aren't the hardest. perfect blend if you still want a softer wheel that you can skate like a regular wheel. i had some h-street 95a's once that i skated as regular wheels. they were just a little softer and still slid. i wish i held onto them in retrospect. in all honesty though it is a skateboard wheel. it isn't indestructible. skateboard products also come with defects from time to time. the act of skateboarding also wears down your board too. take it for what it is
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My Zip Zinger wheels didn't fall apart.  That was some other guy who seemed to powerslide the hell out of them doing backside 180s or something.  My problem was that they were extra slow like I was riding in grass even with Swiss 6 while skating in a smooth cement park.  Gonna give 'em away to a friend who wants to skate more but needs something to slow down the Reds he has in his set up that "are too fast still".

Got some 54mm Satori P Town Players and a Creature Brue Killer on order so pic will be up when I get it set up.

again, this only seems to happen with the "smaller" sizes of the zip zinger wheels. the 58's i had felt the exact same way. but the 65's were AWESOME.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on August 08, 2011, 02:47:04 AM
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Satori makes some 54mm soft wheels but after my bad experience with 58mm Zip Zinger wheels, I'm extra skeptical about soft wheels under 60mm.

That one video with Brent Atchley makes me want to get them though.
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if you get a solid wheel that doesn't have the insert like in the zinger wheels they wont fall apart. hubba makes/made the marshmellow wheels. they're not exactly the softest, but they aren't the hardest. perfect blend if you still want a softer wheel that you can skate like a regular wheel. i had some h-street 95a's once that i skated as regular wheels. they were just a little softer and still slid. i wish i held onto them in retrospect. in all honesty though it is a skateboard wheel. it isn't indestructible. skateboard products also come with defects from time to time. the act of skateboarding also wears down your board too. take it for what it is
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My Zip Zinger wheels didn't fall apart.  That was some other guy who seemed to powerslide the hell out of them doing backside 180s or something.  My problem was that they were extra slow like I was riding in grass even with Swiss 6 while skating in a smooth cement park.  Gonna give 'em away to a friend who wants to skate more but needs something to slow down the Reds he has in his set up that "are too fast still".

Got some 54mm Satori P Town Players and a Creature Brue Killer on order so pic will be up when I get it set up.
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again, this only seems to happen with the "smaller" sizes of the zip zinger wheels. the 58's i had felt the exact same way. but the 65's were AWESOME.

Forgot to add that disclaimer.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 08, 2011, 02:54:10 AM
you're welcome, and I enjoyed your explanation of them feeling like you were "riding in grass"
I had tried to explain specifically how they felt slow, but that is the perfect way to put it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shitset3000 on August 08, 2011, 07:46:32 AM
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284628_10150253464916044_518421043_8014933_8039239_n.jpg)
le magic carpet
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: finknoos on August 08, 2011, 08:29:28 AM
haha sweatercuff, youve started a trend
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Buddy G on August 08, 2011, 09:37:30 AM
you're welcome, and I enjoyed your explanation of them feeling like you were "riding in grass"
I had tried to explain specifically how they felt slow, but that is the perfect way to put it.

i had the 55mm zip zinger wheels and they were slow as fuck, i got 54mm satori's, same hardness and they were way quicker.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 08, 2011, 11:17:15 AM
haha sweatercuff, youve started a trend

Seriously.


can't wait to see it show up in the "tired of" thread a week from now.

I've got a bunch of new boards in the works for the DIY thread too. Give me another couple of days and I'll have 'em posted up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on August 08, 2011, 01:24:57 PM
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you're welcome, and I enjoyed your explanation of them feeling like you were "riding in grass"
I had tried to explain specifically how they felt slow, but that is the perfect way to put it.
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i had the 55mm zip zinger wheels and they were slow as fuck, i got 54mm satori's, same hardness and they were way quicker.

Good to know!  Gonna get some Rockin' Rons for them since they're on sale now.

shitset3000's cruiser looks sick!  The patterned carpet makes it really look like a magic carpet.  Still trying to find a flat file to smooth out the edges on mine but so far, the liquid nails seems to be holding up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 08, 2011, 02:03:12 PM
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you're welcome, and I enjoyed your explanation of them feeling like you were "riding in grass"
I had tried to explain specifically how they felt slow, but that is the perfect way to put it.
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i had the 55mm zip zinger wheels and they were slow as fuck, i got 54mm satori's, same hardness and they were way quicker.
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Good to know!  Gonna get some Rockin' Rons for them since they're on sale now.

shitset3000's cruiser looks sick!  The patterned carpet makes it really look like a magic carpet.  Still trying to find a flat file to smooth out the edges on mine but so far, the liquid nails seems to be holding up.

you'll have better luck with using a woodburner with a flat tip to get the edges to hold up. when the carpet melts on the edges, it forms this plastic like seal that should keep it from getting all fucked up.
Also, just have to note that while yeah, the patterned carpet looks cool, I'm not sure it'll have as much grip or hold up to weather/wear and tear as an outdoor, stiffer weave carpet, with rubber matting on the bottom.
You can make designs with that stuff too, it just takes a little more time and skill with a blade.
I've got a couple in the works right now. One for Orchard thats gonna have a bird on it, and one for Identity in Portmouth NH that's gonna have an anchor.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on August 08, 2011, 03:23:32 PM
A woodburner would be nice, but I'm nowhere as serious as you are, plus I wanted to keep it cheap, hence me looking for the flat file instead of buying a new one.  Figured I'd just bevel the edges that are overhanging and then burn it with a lighter to finish it off.

Having done grip jobs on most my decks for the past few years, I'd be interested in seeing how those carpet patterns come out, hopefully with some insight on how to do them also.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: augustmoon on August 11, 2011, 01:20:17 PM
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8413/photo0dec3074e5e209d10c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/215/photo0dec3074e5e209d10c.jpg/)

(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4474/photo2bb423fa2c94cb49f1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/photo2bb423fa2c94cb49f1.jpg/)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 3.14 on August 11, 2011, 02:25:54 PM
aww shit yeah that thing is sick
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on August 11, 2011, 06:06:58 PM
So I have 2 cruisers and a back-up deck for the Zagger I'm riding, so I'm never going to need another cruiser deck in my life.

But if I ever do need one, I would consider a custom Sweatercuff.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 12, 2011, 01:46:41 AM
So I have 2 cruisers and a back-up deck for the Zagger I'm riding, so I'm never going to need another cruiser deck in my life.

But if I ever do need one, I would consider a custom Sweatercuff.

and I would consider making you one.
stranger things have happened.
I gotta find someone to teach me the basics of opening up one of these new fangled internet stores first.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chumlee on August 12, 2011, 08:15:21 AM
check out bigcartel.com (http://bigcartel.com)
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Post by: idealhandmades on August 12, 2011, 09:49:57 AM
check out bigcartel.com (http://bigcartel.com)

I guess I could go that route.
But that also means I gotta learn paypal.
I'm gonna look into this is the next coming month, maybe try to figure something out with it.
It would be sweet to be able to sell my stuff without having to pay overhead to the shop.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rudolph on August 14, 2011, 04:48:50 PM
Deathwish 40oz board,  shake junt grip, forged indy's, reds, and 62mm spitfires
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6QmIrw43-sY/Tkhd7R5fdRI/AAAAAAAAAsM/4h4TBKQCAhs/s288/IMG_1630.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5xPel-huTME/Tkhd6dytb8I/AAAAAAAAAsE/eYAMvT8r5pM/s288/IMG_1631.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_aer-oP33vg/Tkhd6lRIYvI/AAAAAAAAAsI/C5Tq3vU_fao/s288/IMG_1632.JPG)
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Post by: i'm nocturnal. on August 24, 2011, 01:18:25 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r_vhDtTQJ0s/TlVb9LKJ1nI/AAAAAAAABDk/PnoNiwaKVJY/s1600/DSCF9593.JPG)


Death Dan Cates super limited Ten Year 100 made and signed.
independent 149s
reds
58mm 90a Powell peralta wheels


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Simon Sandleshit on August 24, 2011, 04:38:14 PM
sweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: larry. on August 24, 2011, 04:59:47 PM
Filmer board/cruiser

(http://www.tactics.com/a/3gdm/2/habitat-silas-sea-eagle-cork-cruiser-8125-skateboard-deck.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31nRjex6gfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

(http://www.skateboardsofchoice.co.uk/assets/product/240/240/1/ojwskw0022cd00904a6577accf5c0f3fd3771d548d.jpg)
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Post by: InternetDaddy on August 25, 2011, 09:14:28 AM
Filmer board/cruiser

(http://www.tactics.com/a/3gdm/2/habitat-silas-sea-eagle-cork-cruiser-8125-skateboard-deck.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31nRjex6gfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

(http://www.skateboardsofchoice.co.uk/assets/product/240/240/1/ojwskw0022cd00904a6577accf5c0f3fd3771d548d.jpg)
are you just riding the cork, or did you put grip on top of it?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: larry. on August 25, 2011, 09:25:19 PM
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Filmer board/cruiser

(http://www.tactics.com/a/3gdm/2/habitat-silas-sea-eagle-cork-cruiser-8125-skateboard-deck.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31nRjex6gfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

(http://www.skateboardsofchoice.co.uk/assets/product/240/240/1/ojwskw0022cd00904a6577accf5c0f3fd3771d548d.jpg)
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are you just riding the cork, or did you put grip on top of it?
im just riding the cork, its not grippy at all, but you can still pop a few kickflips on it
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 29, 2011, 12:35:11 PM
sweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..

I'm gonna try. I've got a pretty full plate since I got back from CA, but I'd really like to get something like that going.
And when I do, you guy's'll be the first to know.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: InternetDaddy on August 29, 2011, 02:29:13 PM
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sweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..
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I'm gonna try. I've got a pretty full plate since I got back from CA, but I'd really like to get something like that going.
And when I do, you guy's'll be the first to know.
you can expect to be the proud owner of some of my money
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on August 29, 2011, 03:02:28 PM
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sweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..
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I'm gonna try. I've got a pretty full plate since I got back from CA, but I'd really like to get something like that going.
And when I do, you guy's'll be the first to know.

I think I'll have to figure out some sort of offer code for slap pals too. save you guys a little confetti, move into big brown.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: McBrandt on September 02, 2011, 03:14:36 PM
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Filmer board/cruiser

(http://www.tactics.com/a/3gdm/2/habitat-silas-sea-eagle-cork-cruiser-8125-skateboard-deck.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31nRjex6gfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

(http://www.skateboardsofchoice.co.uk/assets/product/240/240/1/ojwskw0022cd00904a6577accf5c0f3fd3771d548d.jpg)
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im just riding the cork, its not grippy at all, but you can still pop a few kickflips on it


You like that shape? I'm debating whether to get one of these, or one of those new Tommy G Real 20 year cruiser decks. Want something a little bigger than a Zinger, but not as big as a Zagger. Just want to be able to comfortably powerslide on it, but yet have it maintain that minimal tricks, cruising only type feel.


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marginal way on September 03, 2011, 02:27:26 AM
welcome's princentaur.
8 1/8, tapers real nice.... i've had a bunch of them.
(http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/9088801/Welcome__Princentaur_Purple.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fulfillthedream on September 03, 2011, 11:51:27 PM
what size trucks are people riding on their zip zingers..i got the 8 inch indies on mine and i some times come across the problem of smacking my back foot on the wheel which isn't fun. im thinking if getting the zip-zagger.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pica on September 04, 2011, 03:17:38 AM
what size trucks are people riding on their zip zingers..i got the 8 inch indies on mine and i some times come across the problem of smacking my back foot on the wheel which isn't fun. im thinking if getting the zip-zagger.
i think 129 will do it fo you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: aojiru on September 04, 2011, 05:12:08 PM
what size trucks are people riding on their zip zingers..i got the 8 inch indies on mine and i some times come across the problem of smacking my back foot on the wheel which isn't fun. im thinking if getting the zip-zagger.

I got some Indy 129s and Thunder 145 Highs in a box but I got my Zip Zinger set up with Thunder 147 Highs and kinda wide 62mm Satori cruiser wheels at the moment. 

They definitely stick out a little but I'm used to pushing so that I don't hit the board/wheels with my foot.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Shufflessss on September 04, 2011, 09:02:42 PM
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what size trucks are people riding on their zip zingers..i got the 8 inch indies on mine and i some times come across the problem of smacking my back foot on the wheel which isn't fun. im thinking if getting the zip-zagger.
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I'm using Ace 22's on my Zip zinger with 65mm Road Riders. They fit perfect, no overhang
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on September 05, 2011, 02:04:28 PM
what size trucks are people riding on their zip zingers..i got the 8 inch indies on mine and i some times come across the problem of smacking my back foot on the wheel which isn't fun. im thinking if getting the zip-zagger.

That sucks. just switch to 129's then. I just roll with thunder 147's and everythings perfff
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: larry. on September 05, 2011, 02:07:38 PM
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Filmer board/cruiser

(http://www.tactics.com/a/3gdm/2/habitat-silas-sea-eagle-cork-cruiser-8125-skateboard-deck.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31nRjex6gfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

(http://www.skateboardsofchoice.co.uk/assets/product/240/240/1/ojwskw0022cd00904a6577accf5c0f3fd3771d548d.jpg)
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are you just riding the cork, or did you put grip on top of it?
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im just riding the cork, its not grippy at all, but you can still pop a few kickflips on it
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You like that shape? I'm debating whether to get one of these, or one of those new Tommy G Real 20 year cruiser decks. Want something a little bigger than a Zinger, but not as big as a Zagger. Just want to be able to comfortably powerslide on it, but yet have it maintain that minimal tricks, cruising only type feel.



Probably get the tommy g one, it may not seem it but the cork boards are so short
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chris311x on September 05, 2011, 07:37:00 PM
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3450/28246418547854135301357.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/28246418547854135301357.jpg/)

push more, drive less
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LiveFreeAndBurn on September 18, 2011, 08:45:28 PM
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff414/br0kenglass/stuff/DSC_0005.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff414/br0kenglass/stuff/DSC_0004.jpg)

Had this since April. I use to have 129 indys on it but I didn't like how it rode so I gave in and bought some Tracker Midtracks about 2 weeks ago and now I love it. Turns extremely sharp and it's nearly impossible to get wheel bite even though I ride pretty damn loose.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cadillac Ranch Dressing on September 23, 2011, 09:46:21 AM
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg198/scaled.php?server=198&filename=img2472g.jpg&res=medium)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on September 24, 2011, 02:45:52 PM
i didn't know tracker midtracks had new school bolt holes.

what width are those wheels?  i like your set-up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LiveFreeAndBurn on September 24, 2011, 09:13:59 PM
i didn't know tracker midtracks had new school bolt holes.

what width are those wheels?  i like your set-up.
I just measured them and they're probably like barely under 2 inches, so they're perfectly flesh with the board's width with the Trackers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LiveFreeAndBurn on September 24, 2011, 09:35:33 PM
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff414/br0kenglass/stuff/69orye.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/14mz05k.jpg)

My second cruiser. It's a Black Label - 10.75".
Had the deck since 2007 just never rode it much that's why it looks so new still. I found out the other day my 169 Indys can fit it so I decided to re-grip it, with two sheets.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thepman on September 26, 2011, 09:32:35 AM
I like the look of these: http://stereovinylcruiser.com/ (http://stereovinylcruiser.com/)

anyone know any more information?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sixpackoftablets on September 26, 2011, 04:22:12 PM
those look ridiculously short. my plastic banana I had as a kid wasn't that short!
otherwise - cool idea.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DevMo! on September 26, 2011, 07:21:15 PM
Those look so fun! Curious about how much they'll go for.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EricLogan on September 26, 2011, 08:17:23 PM
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(http://www.turntablelab.com/images/content/1/0/106277.jpg)

Just saw this. Man this looks dope! $115 (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html (http://www.turntablelab.com/the-wall/0/0/88312.html))
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i have this, but I hardly consider it a cruiser. fun to keep on hand in case you get stuck at a spot and wanna dork around on a weird board

(http://store.verticalurge.com/ProductImages/girl_choc_fall07/girl_crail_comp.jpg)
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Does that thing feel like it's ever going to break? Iv'e always wanted one but Im scared I would just snap that crailtap wood.

I don't know if it boosts the structural integrity, but the pinkish/purplish board I've got has a fiberglass layer. Thus far it has not broken, but it's incredibly flexible as it's got no concave at all.

Recently, my signatured Jeff Grosso cruiser I won on here met it's untimely demise under the tire of a mustang. I've since graduated the Crailtap board to full cruiser status, using the riser pads and big black softies from the old cruiser. It's fucking fun! Feels like I've time traveled back into the 60's every time I booze cruise to the bar. I've got some rails I may install that were intended for the now deceased Blacklabel, but I'm hesitant to predrill the huge holes needed to properly install them. Maybe if I jump on this carpet bandwagon the rail nuts/bolts will be effectively obscured
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Omamori on September 26, 2011, 09:18:36 PM
If any of you guys are into the tiny cruisers, Penny skateboards are back...and for a good price

http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Penny_Complete_Skateboards/catpage-CMPPENNY.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Penny_Complete_Skateboards/catpage-CMPPENNY.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mat on September 28, 2011, 12:23:16 PM
love the zig zagger
Title: new whip
Post by: joedv on October 05, 2011, 09:40:23 PM
The new whip  8)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2n8byw8.jpg)

shes as fast as she is prrty
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LiveFreeAndBurn on October 06, 2011, 07:49:02 PM
(http://s1.i1.picplzthumbs.com/upload/img/53/67/6a/53676a3d65f3012a8ee74409f874aede3fc87107_wmeg_00001.jpg)

Got new wheels in the mail today. They're Vision Blurr reissues.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: swllbo on October 07, 2011, 12:20:43 AM
(http://s1.i1.picplzthumbs.com/upload/img/53/67/6a/53676a3d65f3012a8ee74409f874aede3fc87107_wmeg_00001.jpg)

Got new wheels in the mail today. They're Vision Blurr reissues.
Nice blunt roach ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: garbage plate on October 07, 2011, 02:55:15 PM
weird shape
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EricLogan on October 28, 2011, 05:34:25 PM
I like the look of these: http://stereovinylcruiser.com/ (http://stereovinylcruiser.com/)

anyone know any more information?

Got one! Fucking fun, though it feels a bit slow, don't know if it's the wheels or the bearings. Otherwise, it's awesome.

Also, been sitting on this guy for a while. Bought the board a few months back off a meth-head for $20, still in the plastic. Just got the trucks/wheels, etc. day before yesterday.

(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo38/e5/29/59327adfa6e4__1319847591000.jpg)
(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo12/98/ee/c496a157107c__1319847612000.jpg)

I'm emassing quite the collection of cruisers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baconeggandcheese on October 28, 2011, 07:35:27 PM
chow the fuck does he do such a nice 360 flip on that??  sick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fpQnhaOOlEE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fpQnhaOOlEE#)!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LiveFreeAndBurn on October 31, 2011, 10:35:12 AM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/30tj7g8.jpg)(http://i41.tinypic.com/dypw20.jpg)
New deck. It's a 7.5.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: poowizard on November 02, 2011, 06:26:23 PM
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304017_218733898194506_100001736927742_548898_1347506772_n.jpg)

Whale Cock
INDY 129's
OJ 60's 98a
-fun as hell cause the wheels still slide!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: no fun on November 03, 2011, 01:07:54 AM
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304017_218733898194506_100001736927742_548898_1347506772_n.jpg)

Whale Cock
INDY 129's
OJ 60's 98a
-fun as hell cause the wheels still slide!

^
so jealous!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: goathead on November 03, 2011, 05:39:39 AM
- Custom shape
- Old Real 8,38"
- Value trucks from my friend (they we're cheap)
- Zip Zinger wheels
- Tons of stickers

I might do something on the griptape, not sure. I really don't have any ideas right now.

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2032/dsc0001ci.jpg)
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8112/dsc00022iy.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2307/dsc0003tg.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: andersatan2552 on November 05, 2011, 08:15:15 AM
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/necrophobic13/IMG_0171.jpg)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/necrophobic13/IMG_0170.jpg)
Krooked Shogokubo Guest Board
Indie Hi 129mm
60 mm Retro Wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Nose Face on November 09, 2011, 10:06:34 AM
Just saw this on eBay...

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/salearea24/10-20%20Brian%20Ski/10-20BrianSki1048.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on November 15, 2011, 09:58:10 AM
Check out the new cruiser by Krooked:

(http://www.dlxsf.com/fall11/krd3/KROOKED/kr-Fall11-D3-05-Completes2.jpg)

Dan Drehobl Rides the Snake (http://vimeo.com/32111137)

This is sick too!

(http://www.dlxsf.com/fall11/krd3/KROOKED/kr-Fall11-D3-02-Guest.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chumlee on November 15, 2011, 01:02:43 PM
weird shape
best username on the site
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thepman on November 16, 2011, 04:07:02 PM
my first cruiser!! got it all on saturday, zip zinger, old indys, some zip zinger 55mm wheels and some ?15 landscape bearings, it's so fun! just in time for the british winter haha.

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379120_10150943101825527_645450526_21825309_1512310065_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on November 18, 2011, 12:41:56 PM
my first cruiser!! got it all on saturday, zip zinger, old indys, some zip zinger 55mm wheels and some ?15 landscape bearings, it's so fun! just in time for the british winter haha.

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379120_10150943101825527_645450526_21825309_1512310065_n.jpg)

I live in the UK and probably use my cruiser boardmore  often in the winter, any time it dries just a bit even if only to go to shops. It beats doing no skating and weeks of just being indoors.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Riverside on November 23, 2011, 05:10:54 AM
my first cruiser!! got it all on saturday, zip zinger, old indys, some zip zinger 55mm wheels and some ?15 landscape bearings, it's so fun! just in time for the british winter haha.

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379120_10150943101825527_645450526_21825309_1512310065_n.jpg)
i was looking for that cruiser!
where did you find it?
is this a older model?
size?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mevs on November 23, 2011, 05:37:31 AM
Has anybody tried one of the new AWS Pong-Pusher boards? I'm intrigued as to how well that rubber grip works, but I would be tempted to buy one regrip it and use it as my main board. That shape is like my dream come true!

(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lurivcCjU61qawgy3o1_500.png)

(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lurjppjW1X1qawgy3o1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hesaidwhat? on November 23, 2011, 08:00:18 AM
Has anybody tried one of the new AWS Pong-Pusher boards? I'm intrigued as to how well that rubber grip works, but I would be tempted to buy one regrip it and use it as my main board. That shape is like my dream come true!

(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lurivcCjU61qawgy3o1_500.png)

(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lurjppjW1X1qawgy3o1_500.gif)

is it just me or does that seem like it would get a ridiculous amount of dirt and other shit stuck in it?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chillout on November 23, 2011, 08:03:48 AM
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Has anybody tried one of the new AWS Pong-Pusher boards? I'm intrigued as to how well that rubber grip works, but I would be tempted to buy one regrip it and use it as my main board. That shape is like my dream come true!

(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lurivcCjU61qawgy3o1_500.png)

(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lurjppjW1X1qawgy3o1_500.gif)

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is it just me or does that seem like it would get a ridiculous amount of dirt and other shit stuck in it?

my friend had that cruiser and hated the way the grip felt. if i recall correctly alien makes that shape in normal boards from time to time. they just did a grant taylor model in that shape and i feel like they did one for omar around 6 months ago
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chillout on November 23, 2011, 08:05:37 AM
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_GTaylor_Stencil_Park_Deck/descpage-AWGTPDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_GTaylor_Stencil_Park_Deck/descpage-AWGTPDK.html)

looks like grants is only in an 8.5

i didnt look if anyone still had omars
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on November 23, 2011, 09:46:53 AM
I had that pingpong gripped board, and it was the heaviest board I've ever tried skating.
seriously man, it felt like longboard territory.
but the grip totally does work (and yeah, also gets dirty fast)

if you're going for an alternatively gripped board, just get one of the corktopped cruisers habitat puts out, or buy one of my carpet cruisers (if I do wind up going through with making an online store 2012.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on November 23, 2011, 10:47:50 AM
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w120/Austintactious/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ivegotlevitation on November 23, 2011, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: The Nose Face  link=topic=38836.msg1557936#msg1557936 date=1320861994
Just saw this on eBay...

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/salearea24/10-20%20Brian%20Ski/10-20BrianSki1048.jpg)

I had that thing on my watch list and I missed the fucking auction. Did you win it? I remember it sold super cheap, like $28...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mevs on November 24, 2011, 05:26:26 AM
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_GTaylor_Stencil_Park_Deck/descpage-AWGTPDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_GTaylor_Stencil_Park_Deck/descpage-AWGTPDK.html)

looks like grants is only in an 8.5

i didnt look if anyone still had omars

Good to know, thanks for that!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on November 28, 2011, 01:53:36 PM
HUF x Haroshi x DLX (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6RnOWJjujY&feature=player_embedded#ws)

Can't wait for this Zinger to come out.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on December 01, 2011, 02:26:18 AM
I'm going to try this when I get home to Pennsylvania.  

http://vimeo.com/18121740

I have a bunch of dead decks that I could breathe some life into.  
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Post by: marginal way on December 01, 2011, 02:23:38 PM
looks like fun times.

BUT--anybody thinking of trying this- TAKE THE GRIPTAPE OFF BEFORE YOU CUT THE BOARD IF YOU DON'T ENJOY RUINING A BLADE EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A CUT...

and to aid in getting the griptape off, heat it up with a heat gun or hairdryer to soften/loosen the adhesive.

and for the love of god, get some kinda clamps/vise/something besides your friend to hold it steady for you. those kids are begging for a power tool mishap.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: burm on December 01, 2011, 10:52:33 PM
Yeah that sawing segment looked pure dumb
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TomTom on December 02, 2011, 12:49:36 AM
Just set up a sweet new Cruiser Yesterday
- UBER Skateboards Cruiser Shape Sample, with Support Shop Logo by Mark Gonzales
- 149 Thunders
- Satori P Town Cruisers
- Rockers bearings
Stoked!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378944_2479281695993_1071045499_2757684_1167017258_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: b.v. on December 02, 2011, 07:59:03 AM
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_GTaylor_Stencil_Park_Deck/descpage-AWGTPDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_GTaylor_Stencil_Park_Deck/descpage-AWGTPDK.html)

looks like grants is only in an 8.5

i didnt look if anyone still had omars
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/detail_23238_alienworkshopGrantTaylorStencilParkDeckTn.jpg)
(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/1_53407.jpg)
These two boards have the exact same shape fyi.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tony volume on December 23, 2011, 07:44:57 AM
creature brue killer
theeve trucks
and some OJ jason adams wheels
[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/25505_114658181892408_100000446811620_175628_6790895_n.jpg/img]
i have 2 other cruisers back home in california.
a zip zinger
and a ray barbee powell re-issue
with indys
and powell wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hobochilli on December 23, 2011, 04:07:04 PM
Will give my son a cruiser for x mas
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404842_10150539233408708_582953707_10802130_1767854314_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fulfillthedream on December 24, 2011, 05:44:24 PM
Will give my son a cruiser for x mas
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404842_10150539233408708_582953707_10802130_1767854314_n.jpg)

what kinda wheels ya got on those?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DevMo! on December 24, 2011, 06:10:32 PM
Damn I bet he'll be stoked tomorrow!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on December 27, 2011, 08:31:24 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvy8lMsu41qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvy4jSj1G1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
So I cut a new board out of an old one like I was planning.  I only cut the nose and tail so I could keep the concave (it also saved me some cutting). Then I did a bunch of sanding and painting.

Also, I cut through the grip without a problem, which saved me money on new grip.   
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: augustmoon on December 27, 2011, 09:09:32 PM
wow that looks really good
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on December 27, 2011, 09:19:18 PM
^ thanks  ;D  I'm excited to get out and try it once the rain dries.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on December 28, 2011, 10:36:23 AM
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404842_10150539233408708_582953707_10802130_1767854314_n.jpg)
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what kinda wheels ya got on those?

Looks like the Spitfire Nibbled Caps in 56mm 92a, just like I have for my cruiser.
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Post by: Hobochilli on December 28, 2011, 12:17:41 PM
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Will give my son a cruiser for x mas
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404842_10150539233408708_582953707_10802130_1767854314_n.jpg)
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what kinda wheels ya got on those?
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Looks like the Spitfire Nibbled Caps in 56mm 92a, just like I have for my cruiser.
they are spitfire trippers 52?s
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Post by: Upgrayedd on December 30, 2011, 03:38:06 PM
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Will give my son a cruiser for x mas
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404842_10150539233408708_582953707_10802130_1767854314_n.jpg)
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Looks like the Spitfire Nibbled Caps in 56mm 92a, just like I have for my cruiser.
ive got those wheels on mine. fucking love em
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on December 31, 2011, 05:58:23 AM
Yeah I got them because I wanted wheels for my cruiser that looked like the sort of wheel Ed Templeton used to ride when he was on Spitfire circa Welcome to Hell. Great cruiser wheel soft but can still do tricks, no core and reversibile.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: otis shredding on January 11, 2012, 03:37:55 PM
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff448/BLOGSTRADAMUS/photo.jpg)
Zig Zagger
Indy 149s
Bones Reds
Teenage Runaway size 54
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Post by: The Nose Face on January 11, 2012, 06:25:03 PM
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Just saw this on eBay...

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/salearea24/10-20%20Brian%20Ski/10-20BrianSki1048.jpg)
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I had that thing on my watch list and I missed the fucking auction. Did you win it? I remember it sold super cheap, like $28...

Nah I wish - that's pretty cheap.

You guys see the new Creature Rip Rider 2 - 1/2 cruiser, 1/2 defensive weapon

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390944_10150532221659134_197856989133_10487812_811739916_n.jpg)
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Post by: yeahisaidit on January 15, 2012, 09:57:15 PM
Haven't had this in a year since I moved coasts. Just got it shipped to me from my old roommate.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/ed653bb0.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on January 16, 2012, 06:55:55 AM
Can't deal with my "All Terrain Formula" Bones anymore.  They have negative traction even on slightly damp ground.  Anyone have any suggestions on rain wheels?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thepman on January 16, 2012, 11:42:01 AM
some people on here must live in some pretty smooth areas getting a cruiser with only 54mm hard wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bust.factor on January 17, 2012, 09:50:31 PM
(http://i52.tinypic.com/t0onpk.jpg)

just set 'er up!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: otis shredding on January 18, 2012, 02:08:45 PM
some people on here must live in some pretty smooth areas getting a cruiser with only 54mm hard wheels.
i don't know dude california is pretty nice... no complaints
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: b.v. on January 18, 2012, 02:56:26 PM
A lot of people here just ride shaped boards. Not really A cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on January 19, 2012, 03:42:09 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6728100341_5d7b6f5a4e.jpg)
fresh from my ass
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Justis on January 19, 2012, 06:36:39 PM
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3516/p1080839m.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/p1080839m.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on January 19, 2012, 09:57:53 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6728100341_5d7b6f5a4e.jpg)
fresh from my ass

DIY thread
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: penguin meat on January 20, 2012, 08:05:21 AM
I'm still posting my cruiser, albeit DIY.
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Post by: idealhandmades on January 20, 2012, 10:25:05 AM
oh for sure, I'm just whoring out my DIY thread that I always try to get people to post up in when i see their handywork in here or the current set-up threads.
thats a good'un.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on January 23, 2012, 10:08:24 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/30tj7g8.jpg)(http://i41.tinypic.com/dypw20.jpg)
New deck. It's a 7.5.

I'm thinking about getting this deck and I was wondering, if put 7.5 venture lows with 60 mm ojs will it ride weird or will I just need to get risers?
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Post by: pica on January 24, 2012, 08:03:36 AM
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9453/bild1pw.png)
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Post by: idealhandmades on January 24, 2012, 09:46:57 AM
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9453/bild1pw.png)

dude, a long time ago, this kid was hounding me to make him this exact board.
Nicely done.
and of course...
DIY thread.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chillout on January 24, 2012, 01:16:34 PM
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New deck. It's a 7.5.
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I'm thinking about getting this deck and I was wondering, if put 7.5 venture lows with 60 mm ojs will it ride weird or will I just need to get risers?

id say youll almost definately need risers. i have 7.5 habitat cruiser with soft 55s and some pretty big risers. you need them if you wanna ride loose, which you do
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cadillac Ranch Dressing on January 24, 2012, 01:18:19 PM
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9453/bild1pw.png)
I think you just won, pica.
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Post by: sleepypancakes on January 24, 2012, 02:57:55 PM
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I think you just won, pica.
...dick rider
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on January 24, 2012, 06:59:36 PM
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New deck. It's a 7.5.
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I'm thinking about getting this deck and I was wondering, if put 7.5 venture lows with 60 mm ojs will it ride weird or will I just need to get risers?
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id say youll almost definately need risers. i have 7.5 habitat cruiser with soft 55s and some pretty big risers. you need them if you wanna ride loose, which you do

thanks, how big are your risers and what trucks do you use? so I know to get bigger if you have low trucks or maybe around the same if you have highs since the wheels will be a little bigger.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cadillac Ranch Dressing on January 24, 2012, 10:18:52 PM
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I think you just won, pica.
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...dick rider
Haha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nanda Zinger on January 25, 2012, 09:59:56 PM
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5954/imag0397m.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/528/imag0397m.jpg/)
Wyrm colored Zig Zagger
Thunder 149ers
58mm Penny wheels
Reds
Wyrm
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on January 26, 2012, 12:08:48 AM
Wyrm counts.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Wh0l3 on January 28, 2012, 09:03:23 AM
ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS
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Post by: tangar on January 28, 2012, 12:25:12 PM
ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS

Care to explain?
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Post by: Wh0l3 on January 28, 2012, 05:06:19 PM
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ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS
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Care to explain?


terrible wood and a tiny wheel base
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Post by: tangar on January 28, 2012, 07:56:46 PM
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ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS
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terrible wood and a tiny wheel base

any opinion on the creature brue cruisers?
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Post by: muk_mb on January 28, 2012, 10:34:23 PM
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ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS
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terrible wood and a tiny wheel base

It's a cruiser. Tiny wheelbase = quicker turning. It's on purpose. heh
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: snaked plissken on January 30, 2012, 06:17:01 PM
just got the zinger, going to put some old indy 139's on it later...
(http://pictures.sprintpcs.com:80/mmps/045_0455840e2127ec68_1/2.jpg?partExt=.jpg&&&outquality=90&ext=.jpg&limitsize=1103,493)
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Post by: penguin meat on January 31, 2012, 07:10:23 AM
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ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS
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Care to explain?

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terrible wood and a tiny wheel base
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It's a cruiser. Tiny wheelbase = quicker turning. It's on purpose. heh
Doesn't the wheelbase have to do with the width of the trucks? I'm confused
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: violentpizza on January 31, 2012, 09:28:51 AM
Wheelbase is the distance between your front and back wheels. It's the BASE that your WHEELS provide you to stand on, turn, suck a dick, whatever.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 360 frip on February 02, 2012, 09:56:29 AM
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terrible wood and a tiny wheel base




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any opinion on the creature brue cruisers?


Just picked up one for cheap. Pretty much the same shape as a zinger. Hope to skate it in a few months or so but it looks good quality. bottle opener is whatever tho.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on February 02, 2012, 10:23:41 AM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/16bn2qg.jpg)

Deck, trucks, and bearings are all about 2 years old.  I just got the wheels yesterday (see 'cruiser wheel' thread), but I wanna Rit dye them to another color.  Any suggestions?  I think I'm gonna go with black
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Post by: muk_mb on February 02, 2012, 10:58:30 AM
Deck, trucks, and bearings are all about 2 years old.  I just got the wheels yesterday (see 'cruiser wheel' thread), but I wanna Rit dye them to another color.  Any suggestions?  I think I'm gonna go with black

I think black is one of the few colors that'll actually work. Unless you want purple.
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Post by: foureyedjim on February 02, 2012, 03:30:48 PM
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I think black is one of the few colors that'll actually work. Unless you want purple.

sounds good, i'll go with black
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bust.factor on February 27, 2012, 01:36:16 PM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ag3nu1.jpg)
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Post by: victor333 on February 27, 2012, 01:59:13 PM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ag3nu1.jpg)

That's sick
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on February 27, 2012, 04:36:25 PM
I knew I should have put a patent on the term "coffee cruiser"
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Post by: sleepypancakes on February 27, 2012, 07:03:18 PM
I knew I should have put a patent on the term "coffee cruiser"
Yeah when I saw that Lifeblood Skateboards put one or two out I was like, sweatercuff started that shit! or so my feeble slapite brain thought
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on February 27, 2012, 09:25:39 PM
Alright! I declair ownership of the terms Rug Roller and Carpet Cruiser from this day forth! you've all heard me! And that goes for Carpet Bombers too! STAY OFF MY LAWN!!!
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Post by: bust.factor on February 27, 2012, 11:44:29 PM
Alright! I declair ownership of the terms Rug Roller and Carpet Cruiser from this day forth! you've all heard me! And that goes for Carpet Bombers too! STAY OFF MY LAWN!!!

curious about these carpet bombers
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Post by: burm on February 28, 2012, 03:11:53 AM
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Alright! I declair ownership of the terms Rug Roller and Carpet Cruiser from this day forth! you've all heard me! And that goes for Carpet Bombers too! STAY OFF MY LAWN!!!
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curious about these carpet bombers

check the DIY thread
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Post by: ScreamingHand on March 01, 2012, 03:47:56 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/htramitz/5d128657.jpg)
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Post by: idealhandmades on March 01, 2012, 04:24:33 PM
Holy fuck, that^ is amazing!
did you make it?
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Post by: ScreamingHand on March 02, 2012, 12:42:15 PM
a buddy opened a shop about a year ago. That was when i first laid eyes on it...
i went back recently for the 5 boro premier and  saw my wiener on the board rack. Surprised to see it there, i bought it.

he gripped my wiener for free
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mat on March 02, 2012, 04:26:57 PM
just got a zip zinger nano, in green with 169 indys and 56mm spitfire meltdowns in green also, its pretty sweet
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Post by: The Nose Face on March 05, 2012, 08:38:17 AM
a buddy opened a shop about a year ago. That was when i first laid eyes on it...
i went back recently for the 5 boro premier and  saw my wiener on the board rack. Surprised to see it there, i bought it.

he gripped my wiener for free


Which shop if you don't mind me asking?
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Post by: TomTom on March 06, 2012, 12:19:37 AM
nice!
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Post by: LiveFreeAndBurn on March 06, 2012, 03:40:31 AM
(http://s2.i1.picplzthumbs.com/upload/img/dc/37/c9/dc37c9a8a5bb679cac3d7e9da83051c886f15cea_wmeg.jpg)(http://s2.i1.picplzthumbs.com/upload/img/da/a8/54/daa854352e39abfc5c2bf4dff2a384f997b06fbf_wmeg_00001.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Nose Face on March 06, 2012, 07:09:56 AM
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a buddy opened a shop about a year ago. That was when i first laid eyes on it...
i went back recently for the 5 boro premier and  saw my wiener on the board rack. Surprised to see it there, i bought it.

he gripped my wiener for free
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Which shop if you don't mind me asking?
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Trying to get in on some of that wiener gripping action?

Ha - you know it..!

but seriously - if you saw the 5 Boro premiere and it's a new shop around NY, I'd guess Belief Skateshop, but I could be dead wrong...

Either way - I bought this toy machine cruiser and totally regretted it because it's too big and it's not really Ollie-friendly. Good for cruising though...

Not my pics - but I have the same soft wheels like this, cept their red and not purple like this guy's:

(http://ksc-ss.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/R0015577-e1319273145112.jpg)

(http://ksc-ss.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/R0015575-e1319273793513.jpg)


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: idealhandmades on March 06, 2012, 10:56:13 AM
watch your step, Frankenstein ^
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Post by: The Nose Face on March 06, 2012, 11:06:08 AM
watch your step, Frankenstein ^

I fucked that last post up pretty good...I'll make up for it later.
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Post by: oyolar on March 06, 2012, 11:16:34 AM
Please tell me your trucks are also not on backwards.
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Post by: idealhandmades on March 06, 2012, 11:19:44 AM
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watch your step, Frankenstein ^
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I fucked that last post up pretty good...I'll make up for it later.

Oh, I just meant how far out those purp's are pokin'
careful.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chris311x on March 06, 2012, 02:06:12 PM
Please tell me your trucks are also not on backwards.

ROFL

Thought the same exact thing.
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Post by: ScreamingHand on March 06, 2012, 04:16:46 PM
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a buddy opened a shop about a year ago. That was when i first laid eyes on it...
i went back recently for the 5 boro premier and  saw my wiener on the board rack. Surprised to see it there, i bought it.

he gripped my wiener for free
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Have you let anyone else ride your wiener?  I bet your wiener has gotten a lot of compliments.  Your wiener has a nice shape and is quite stylish.

thanks for the kind words HATE!. 

No one has yet to ride my wiener. It was handled once - gripped with both hands. That i didn't mind.
But from now on i wanna experience it all for myself
This is my wiener. there are many like it but this one is mine
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Post by: chillout on March 06, 2012, 05:05:33 PM
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a buddy opened a shop about a year ago. That was when i first laid eyes on it...
i went back recently for the 5 boro premier and?  saw my wiener on the board rack. Surprised to see it there, i bought it.

he gripped my wiener for free
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Have you let anyone else ride your wiener??  I bet your wiener has gotten a lot of compliments.?  Your wiener has a nice shape and is quite stylish.
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thanks for the kind words HATE!.? 

No one has yet to ride my wiener. It was handled once - gripped with both hands. That i didn't mind.
But from now on i wanna experience it all for myself
This is my wiener. there are many like it but this one is mine

you let someone else grip your weiner?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: i'm nocturnal. on March 30, 2012, 09:18:34 AM
(http://i42.tinypic.com/soqrm8.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/1z50zrm.jpg)

CREATURE Brue Killers 8.1"
indy 149's
powell peralta 58/90a
reds
jessup.

= FUN
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Post by: DevMo! on March 30, 2012, 06:13:26 PM
This is my wiener. there are many like it but this one is mine
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Post by: EricLogan on April 01, 2012, 12:36:02 PM
Oh shit, they sure do look like they're on backwards.

Isn't that just longboard technology? I've seen trucks on longboards w/ the kingpin on the wrong side of the hanger before, which would furthermore support his opinion of the board being too long. Toy Machine longboards?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on April 16, 2012, 02:46:18 PM
I guess it would be more of a cruiser, but I'm thinking that, once I switch out my Designarium cruiser, I'm going to get a skinny, odd shaped board but keep my super wide trucks on it for my next cruiser.  Like Thunder 149s on like a 7.75/7.8.  Seems fun.
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Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on April 16, 2012, 03:58:29 PM
does anyone have any experience with the pig supercruisers? i?ve had krooked zipzinger 65s for 2 years now, but i want something more "skateboardy", smaller, if that makes any sense. i am torn between the 58 and 56mm ones, any suggestions? how big is the difference between those 2 diameters riding wise?(except for 2 mm diameter....). i kinda want to go for the 56mms but i am not sure if its big enough for rough pavement? i guess the softness should make up for something, but yeah, i have no idea.

(http://i.tfcdn.com/img2/hEk5Jp4AFcrBDoIgAABQ56G_QcwEpY6NlVtuTuY6OhI0CsMJRv16p-rwbi9cfcLgroRt-UO0PR-VfgdX56YthN77SL6UmyXX3sxaRJ0ZoTNG2_aZwFlas8ydtJBIhNJsfeF5inPMhcRZ1vcSEdSliJAELpM2XLRq5MOvb-J491cVB3A-UnpigDUVrcG-bgpGawYQLsvoNg1f/fyVMtP8A)

thanks a lot.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Zurg on April 18, 2012, 02:31:34 PM
watch your step, Frankenstein ^

oh man i had 215s on my cruiser at one point, which is probably like an 8. i ate so much shit by kicking my wheels while skating drunk(and sober) that i switched them for some shitty 129s i had
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: theycallmeishmael on May 14, 2012, 12:59:18 PM
(http://i48.tinypic.com/25k4kfs.jpg)
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Post by: TomTom on May 15, 2012, 12:41:10 AM
Got another one:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4j4gl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on May 15, 2012, 10:01:51 AM
(http://i42.tinypic.com/soqrm8.jpg)


CREATURE Brue Killers 8.1"
indy 149's
powell peralta 58/90a
reds
jessup.

= FUN

How does 90a wheels feel to cruise rough asphalt with? Im thinking about getting another cruiser with some harder wheels on it.. 90a would be perfect
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Conan on May 15, 2012, 10:49:02 AM
Get some Rainskates, you won't be disappointed.

http://www.rainskateswheels.com/Tsunami.html (http://www.rainskateswheels.com/Tsunami.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Basingstoke on May 16, 2012, 03:26:29 PM
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/DoughnutCitySkates/IMGP1278.jpg)

Decided to get the reissue of the first pro deck that I ever had (even down to the woodstain) and put my old trucks on it (Thunder Titanium II Hi 147). It makes nice change from the Krooked board that I had set up before, longer wheel base and wider, although the reissue is smaller than the original.
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Post by: gutterhead. on May 16, 2012, 11:33:57 PM
I have one of those deathwish 40 cruisers from a while ago that i fucked up and recently stripped the grip off of, and im currently using zip zinger sized supreme cruiser as my primary cruiser. Now, i'm debating if i should buy some grip and new trucks for the deathwish deck to have a wider more solid cruiser, or if i should just buy a new 7.5/7.75 ish cruiser and keep rocking with the smaller cruiser. decisions decisions...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on May 17, 2012, 03:10:59 AM
Get some Rainskates, you won't be disappointed.

http://www.rainskateswheels.com/Tsunami.html (http://www.rainskateswheels.com/Tsunami.html)

I just might do that, thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: adumb on May 20, 2012, 09:43:17 PM
Anybody got any good shape templates?
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Post by: sleepypancakes on May 22, 2012, 06:23:41 PM
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/DoughnutCitySkates/IMGP1278.jpg)

Decided to get the reissue of the first pro deck that I ever had (even down to the woodstain) and put my old trucks on it (Thunder Titanium II Hi 147). It makes nice change from the Krooked board that I had set up before, longer wheel base and wider, although the reissue is smaller than the original.
That looks like an incredibly fun, normal set-up. Or second set-up
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Post by: tangar on June 24, 2012, 01:24:12 AM
finally got a computer so i can start posting pictures of my crap here yaaaay.

alien workshop x squid meat zine old school shape 8.37 x 32.25
indy 139's
barely used powell skull and sword 58's my homie from seattle sent me.
bearing salad
shake junt hardware cause they are Oakland A's colors not because i am 12.

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/cruisergrip.jpg)
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/cruiser.jpg)
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/cruiserwheel.jpg)

i think im going to get the new zip zinger aloha and probably some of the orange spitfire magic mushrooms joints in probably 52mm so i can have a smaller cruiser too. i was going to ask if the magic mushroom wheels slide but i realized the powells my homie hooked up are 90a so im gonna try to do some power slides tomorrow and make my decision on whether to get the spits. but feel free to chime in with spitfire magic mushroom wheel knowledge if you've had them.
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Post by: Randozzi on June 24, 2012, 08:40:29 AM
(http://www.colormagazine.ca/local/cache/b/bf/bf12b1e425f1752c68378ff90dd0905a-20ca3800e86363d283126d9044811b70.jpeg)
Aloha Zinger
00 EZ Ryder edition Aces
50mm Back Eggs by Solitary Arts
S.A. bearings
Robot Guts bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the snake on June 24, 2012, 10:54:32 AM
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(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/DoughnutCitySkates/IMGP1278.jpg)

Decided to get the reissue of the first pro deck that I ever had (even down to the woodstain) and put my old trucks on it (Thunder Titanium II Hi 147). It makes nice change from the Krooked board that I had set up before, longer wheel base and wider, although the reissue is smaller than the original.
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That looks like an incredibly fun, normal set-up. Or second set-up
if all cruisers were inspired by old shaped decks from 80's&90's instead of the bananas/suppository ones they would gain my attention and my respect
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on June 24, 2012, 08:07:20 PM
(http://www.colormagazine.ca/local/cache/b/bf/bf12b1e425f1752c68378ff90dd0905a-20ca3800e86363d283126d9044811b70.jpeg)
Aloha Zinger
00 EZ Ryder edition Aces
50mm Back Eggs by Solitary Arts
S.A. bearings
Robot Guts bolts


how are those ace 00s on a zinger? does it make the turning better or worse since they are a little skinnier than the deck? and are they lows or highs?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on June 25, 2012, 12:35:25 AM
(http://www.colormagazine.ca/local/cache/b/bf/bf12b1e425f1752c68378ff90dd0905a-20ca3800e86363d283126d9044811b70.jpeg)
Aloha Zinger
00 EZ Ryder edition Aces
50mm Back Eggs by Solitary Arts
S.A. bearings
Robot Guts bolts


you live in a sacred land if you can use 50mm wheels on a cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: EricLogan on June 25, 2012, 07:32:07 AM
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(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/DoughnutCitySkates/IMGP1278.jpg)

Decided to get the reissue of the first pro deck that I ever had (even down to the woodstain) and put my old trucks on it (Thunder Titanium II Hi 147). It makes nice change from the Krooked board that I had set up before, longer wheel base and wider, although the reissue is smaller than the original.
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That looks like an incredibly fun, normal set-up. Or second set-up
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if all cruisers were inspired by old shaped decks from 80's&90's instead of the bananas/suppository ones they would gain my attention and my respect

Cruisers are fun in all of their forms, and command no respect, or attention.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Antonio_SC on July 03, 2012, 02:01:49 AM
Skate Mental 8.5 SM Cruiser
Indy forged 149 with Bones medium
Small riser pads
Mixed bearings
OJ wheels That's Life 58mm

Skated just a couple of time but love it more than my regular set-up!

(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg641/scaled.php?server=641&filename=cruisere.jpg&res=landing)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Oli on July 04, 2012, 09:09:59 AM
Daniel Johnston Cruiser.

(http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/2d61621e8bb411e181bd12313817987b_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Shufflessss on July 09, 2012, 07:50:35 PM
(http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/6129bc74c84d11e1bef722000a1e8bb5_7.jpg)

7.25" Powell
53mm 90A Powell Wheels
Plague Hardware and bearings
Switched out the trucks for indy 129's
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on July 09, 2012, 10:01:34 PM
(http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/6129bc74c84d11e1bef722000a1e8bb5_7.jpg)

7.25" Powell
53mm 90A Powell Wheels
Plague Hardware and bearings
Switched out the trucks for indy 129's

that shit looks mad fun
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on August 06, 2012, 12:44:08 AM
My cruiser set up:
5boro cruiser
indy stage 10
bones 52mm ATF
swiss

(http://i47.tinypic.com/o5vyn4.jpg)
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2n6ruh2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: G.Lewis on August 06, 2012, 08:27:24 PM
My cruiser set up:
5boro cruiser
indy stage 10
bones 52mm ATF
swiss

(http://i47.tinypic.com/o5vyn4.jpg)
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2n6ruh2.jpg)

I get my boards through South Central too.  I put an order in for a bunch of different "shaped" boards (see below), including this one.  Looks like a fun shape.  It's about 8.8" wide, yes?

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6581/134copy.jpg)

(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8505/133copyg.jpg)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8251/174copy.jpg)

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7787/50copy.jpg)

(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6831/156ib.jpg)

(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9130/shape74.jpg)


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 3.14 on August 06, 2012, 08:48:57 PM
that second red one looks amazing
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: G.Lewis on August 06, 2012, 08:55:48 PM
that second red one looks amazing

Oh, it is.  Square nose/tail.  So good.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Menudo on August 06, 2012, 09:03:47 PM
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Oh, it is.  Square nose/tail.  So good.

where can I order one of those?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on August 06, 2012, 09:57:57 PM
I get my boards through South Central too.  I put an order in for a bunch of different "shaped" boards (see below), including this one.  Looks like a fun shape.  It's about 8.8" wide, yes?

8" x 31.5".  I used to have a zip zinger but I definitely like the bigger cruisers more
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on August 06, 2012, 10:00:18 PM
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that second red one looks amazing
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Oh, it is.  Square nose/tail.  So good.

It looks like welcome skateboard decks

my 5boro is shaped more like third one down.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chillout on August 08, 2012, 05:30:34 PM
Got another one:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4j4gl.jpg)

how do those blue lines work? is it just like a big sticker? looks really good
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on August 22, 2012, 01:31:41 PM
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee320/uclaker/94180030.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pancake man on August 22, 2012, 04:47:20 PM
(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6831/156ib.jpg)





This shape looks amazing, that dagger point!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on August 24, 2012, 01:41:09 AM
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(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6831/156ib.jpg)




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This shape looks amazing, that dagger point!

i have an old alien deck i want to cut into this exact shape! its not gonna be easy without the deck to trace, but i hope it comes out pretty close.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: G.Lewis on August 24, 2012, 02:53:14 AM
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(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6831/156ib.jpg)




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This shape looks amazing, that dagger point!
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i have an old alien deck i want to cut into this exact shape! its not gonna be easy without the deck to trace, but i hope it comes out pretty close.

It's a total Zig Zagger rip off (not a bad thing).  Has more concave though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TomTom on August 24, 2012, 03:04:51 AM
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Got another one:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4j4gl.jpg)
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how do those blue lines work? is it just like a big sticker? looks really good
No that's the graphic I just cut up the stickers to make it look like they are under the graphic.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chowder. on September 17, 2012, 02:04:51 PM
mine.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: G.Lewis on September 17, 2012, 08:26:37 PM
Nice.  My Lance Mountain was a similar shape.  Kind of a 90's football, almost.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the canadian suit on December 28, 2012, 06:55:50 AM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/5aba08c2d646035bf15205a86b63df62/tumblr_mfqx81a09I1qf1lcco1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TomTom on December 28, 2012, 07:48:34 AM
Looks sweet! How long is that magenta cruiser?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the canadian suit on December 28, 2012, 07:59:09 AM
Looks sweet! How long is that magenta cruiser?

I can't find my tape measurer... I think it's about 30.35 like the zip zinger is. Can't be more than 31"
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the snake on December 28, 2012, 09:33:26 AM
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Looks sweet! How long is that magenta cruiser?
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I can't find my tape measurer... I think it's about 30.35 like the zip zinger is. Can't be more than 31"
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0xToZLlI3Eo/Tgx1Bj9m9sI/AAAAAAAAI78/AyEFs0OkJkw/s200/chris_hansen.gif)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: CallMeMaybe on December 28, 2012, 09:56:07 AM
anyone use a 5bro cruiser before?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the snake on December 28, 2012, 10:02:37 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0xToZLlI3Eo/Tgx1Bj9m9sI/AAAAAAAAI78/AyEFs0OkJkw/s200/chris_hansen.gif)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on December 28, 2012, 01:47:44 PM
anyone use a 5bro cruiser before?

Yep, the 8 inch one. There isn't alot to say, the wood is good and the shape is good. If you want that size, its a great choice
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ClockinMath on January 01, 2013, 07:36:18 AM
I love this thing, it's too fun to ride.

(http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af176/gothamwinterwarz/QSCruiser_zpsf949e823.jpg)

Quartersnacks Snackman (8.5 at it's widest)
Indy 149's - 1/4 risers
OJ Thunder Juice 75mm
Bones Red's

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on January 10, 2013, 04:41:19 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/stinkfreehippie/hens2_zps326d10bb.jpg)
label hensley 8.38
indy 149s
bones risers + medium bushings
spitfire 60mm nibbled magic caps
toy machine bearings
pig rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ericw on January 10, 2013, 07:23:55 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/stinkfreehippie/hens2_zps326d10bb.jpg)
label hensley 8.38
indy 149s
bones risers + medium bushings
spitfire 60mm nibbled magic caps
toy machine bearings
pig rails
Winner!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on February 06, 2013, 10:39:14 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/dac0c07f8fd0b1833a9c00cff749be2b/tumblr_mhu7o5d3IJ1qzcilxo1_500.jpg)

alien workshop x Keith Haring : Monster 8.75
60 mm 90a Powell rat bones
bones swiss
koston hollow indy 149 w/ bones medium
random hardware (one missing  :P)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Andrew on February 09, 2013, 06:14:50 PM
thinking about picking up that 8.4 Welcome deck with the square tail, looks so fun.

I know this has been discussed but what wheels do you guys have on your cruisers? I love the idea of pushing fast and cruising for longer but I don't want soft ass wheels that i can't powerslide on.


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Wetrippymayne on February 10, 2013, 01:39:59 AM
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2iijt3l.jpg)

8.6 blind guy mariano deck
56mm Bones ATF
5.85 theeve csx (not the best choice)
random bearings
FTC hardware

also first post
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on February 10, 2013, 08:32:51 AM
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2iijt3l.jpg)

8.6 blind guy mariano deck
56mm Bones ATF
5.85 theeve csx (not the best choice)
random bearings
FTC hardware

also first post

Nice 1st post.

Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Wetrippymayne on February 10, 2013, 08:41:33 PM
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(http://i46.tinypic.com/2iijt3l.jpg)

8.6 blind guy mariano deck
56mm Bones ATF
5.85 theeve csx (not the best choice)
random bearings
FTC hardware

also first post
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Nice 1st post.

Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??
It was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :P
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on February 11, 2013, 02:03:01 AM
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(http://i46.tinypic.com/2iijt3l.jpg)

8.6 blind guy mariano deck
56mm Bones ATF
5.85 theeve csx (not the best choice)
random bearings
FTC hardware

also first post
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Nice 1st post.

Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??
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It was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :P

Was it brand new when you bought it?? Me personally, would never skate that deck.

Is it an original or a re-issue?? I don't remember them ever re-issuing that series......
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Wetrippymayne on February 11, 2013, 07:48:57 AM
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(http://i46.tinypic.com/2iijt3l.jpg)

8.6 blind guy mariano deck
56mm Bones ATF
5.85 theeve csx (not the best choice)
random bearings
FTC hardware

also first post
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Nice 1st post.

Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??
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It was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :P
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Was it brand new when you bought it?? Me personally, would never skate that deck.

Is it an original or a re-issue?? I don't remember them ever re-issuing that series......
It?s a re-issue. If it would be the original board I?d hang it on the wall.

http://www.unionfive.fi/product_details/24224/ (http://www.unionfive.fi/product_details/24224/) There is a Rudy Johnson board re-issue from the same place where I bought mine.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ShihtzuEnthusiast on February 11, 2013, 02:29:56 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/36e14a794458efad378096a7bdbc967e/tumblr_mi2uc1oJMC1qb40pio1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on February 11, 2013, 11:38:10 PM
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(http://i46.tinypic.com/2iijt3l.jpg)

8.6 blind guy mariano deck
56mm Bones ATF
5.85 theeve csx (not the best choice)
random bearings
FTC hardware

also first post
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Nice 1st post.

Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??
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It was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :P
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Was it brand new when you bought it?? Me personally, would never skate that deck.

Is it an original or a re-issue?? I don't remember them ever re-issuing that series......
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It?s a re-issue. If it would be the original board I?d hang it on the wall.

http://www.unionfive.fi/product_details/24224/ (http://www.unionfive.fi/product_details/24224/) There is a Rudy Johnson board re-issue from the same place where I bought mine.

Shit, never saw that there was a re-issue. Sick.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: esoesloco on March 03, 2013, 03:33:10 PM
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1334/dsc6012r.jpg)

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2641/dsc6014j.jpg)


had this deck for about 6 years, used it for 5...finally painted over the weird image that it used to have last night...came out pretty sick after almost 3 whole cans of spray paint and countless paint overs...the cracked pattern came about by mistake and im hyped on it  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: plankskate on April 01, 2013, 04:22:44 PM
Cruiser shape cut from an old used board, repainted and stenciled.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8609976359_db4826b1eb_b_d.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Lordata on April 03, 2013, 09:33:52 PM
Reshaped AH board.

(http://i.imgur.com/hYI0266.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on April 05, 2013, 01:56:11 PM
(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/STACKSPFCcruiserbtm.jpg)(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/STACKSPFCcruisertop.jpg)

STACKS/Benny Gold cruiser 8.5 (i think), love this shape
149 Tommy G. Indys (stage 11)
64mm Prize Fighter Danny Falla cruisers
old ass Swiss
Robot Guts bolts
Lucky risers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ontheswarm on April 05, 2013, 04:57:22 PM
(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/STACKSPFCcruiserbtm.jpg)(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/STACKSPFCcruisertop.jpg)

STACKS/Benny Gold cruiser 8.5 (i think), love this shape
149 Tommy G. Indys (stage 11)
64mm Prize Fighter Danny Falla cruisers
old ass Swiss
Robot Guts bolts
Lucky risers
Looks fun. Can't get over how sick your grip jobs are.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on April 07, 2013, 06:07:39 PM
Good stuff as always Randozzi, love the SPB gullwing inspired sticker,I just ran out SPB stickers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on April 07, 2013, 06:58:08 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/veganshawn/shawn%20part%202/creature_zps64926ce5.jpeg)

Creature Coffin Riders, got it brand new for 15 bucks from a friend
Ace 33
58mm krpytos
Bones red bearings
Indy hardware

Kind of hard to ride, but fun, going to using it mostly for my dogs to pull me and for slalom skating. You can see my big dogs leg in the background, this was ride before we went on a skate yesterday.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: smellyfart on April 19, 2013, 09:42:28 PM
there were some sample boards at the local shop so i snagged one and cut it down to this thing. its like an 8.125 but the wheel base is really long. kind of a weird shape but its chill.
indy 139s
bones reds
bones atfs
pig rails
nordberg from the naked gun
(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae203/LeapinIrishman/photo2_zps1e154696.jpg) (http://s972.photobucket.com/user/LeapinIrishman/media/photo2_zps1e154696.jpg.html)
(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae203/LeapinIrishman/photo_zps9dae6d88.jpg) (http://s972.photobucket.com/user/LeapinIrishman/media/photo_zps9dae6d88.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on April 19, 2013, 09:47:15 PM
nice! looks fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Brad Breath on April 20, 2013, 06:48:46 AM
the nose has got a little Bill Clinton thing going on there nadadameen
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Matt on May 14, 2013, 07:23:55 AM
Been thinking of getting an Earthwing Executioner deck, anyone ride one before? Or have another suggestion?

(http://images.brandretailers.com/socialskateboarding/assets/products/96788/large/1feaw0exec320kr.jpg)
http://www.socialskateboarding.com/p/ew-executioner-deck-925x3325 (http://www.socialskateboarding.com/p/ew-executioner-deck-925x3325)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tim_Smith on May 14, 2013, 11:58:20 AM
Been thinking of getting an Earthwing Executioner deck, anyone ride one before? Or have another suggestion?

(http://images.brandretailers.com/socialskateboarding/assets/products/96788/large/1feaw0exec320kr.jpg)
http://www.socialskateboarding.com/p/ew-executioner-deck-925x3325 (http://www.socialskateboarding.com/p/ew-executioner-deck-925x3325)
Don't have that one, but I do have the 9in one with the black/white stripes in the background and that thing is a tank. It seems thicker maybe 8 ply, has some nice wheel wells, and the top layers isn't beveled, so it's sharp instead of rounded of like a typical deck. I think it's so your feet stay on the board better. Pretty steep concave too. It has a long wheelbase too.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: the snake on May 14, 2013, 12:04:26 PM
there were some sample boards at the local shop so i snagged one and cut it down to this thing. its like an 8.125 but the wheel base is really long. kind of a weird shape but its chill.
indy 139s
bones reds
bones atfs
pig rails
nordberg from the naked gun
(http://www.lunion.presse.fr/media/imagecache/article-taille-normale/protec/2012-02/2012-02-26/201202264f49ad8350832-0-547610.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spike Hawke on May 14, 2013, 03:07:40 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/5aba08c2d646035bf15205a86b63df62/tumblr_mfqx81a09I1qf1lcco1_500.jpg)
What are those wheels? Got two new cruiser boards coming and need some new urethane
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweet pee on May 15, 2013, 02:49:49 AM
^ looks like OJ III Swirls. I had a set last year. Super cushy and smooth

(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_19952_OJ_Wheels_Hot_Juice_Swirl_FLG.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spike Hawke on May 15, 2013, 03:40:18 AM
^ looks like OJ III Swirls. I had a set last year. Super cushy and smooth

(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_19952_OJ_Wheels_Hot_Juice_Swirl_FLG.jpg)
They look good enough to eat, thanks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: johnes on May 15, 2013, 06:58:22 PM
This came out so shitty. I tried using my power saw but it was just chipping the board so i ended up using a regular hand saw. I also used the top of the deck to practice with a woodburner a while back. Gonna get grip for it tomorrow.
(http://i.imgur.com/57dv5TP.jpg) (http://imgur.com/57dv5TP)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dick Butkus on May 15, 2013, 08:56:30 PM
This came out so shitty. I tried using my power saw but it was just chipping the board so i ended up using a regular hand saw. I also used the top of the deck to practice with a woodburner a while back. Gonna get grip for it tomorrow.
(http://i.imgur.com/57dv5TP.jpg) (http://imgur.com/57dv5TP)

You set up a board without grip...?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: johnes on May 16, 2013, 05:24:28 PM
I'm going to pick up a sheet of grip tomorrow (payday).
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Brad Breath on May 16, 2013, 05:27:52 PM
that's gully as hell waiting on payday to get some grip

somebody send this kid some products
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Julz on May 16, 2013, 05:38:08 PM
that's gully as hell waiting on payday to get some grip


HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAAHAAHA


Seriously fuck that cruiser !!! You messed up it alright, we all do sometimes... better luck next time .
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: layzieyez on May 17, 2013, 01:21:45 AM
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that's gully as hell waiting on payday to get some grip

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAAHAAHA


Seriously fuck that cruiser !!! You messed up it alright, we all do sometimes... better luck next time .
Still looks fun.  Send me your address and I'll cut up some black magic to fit into some legal size envelopes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on May 17, 2013, 01:25:52 AM
that whole thing looks so shitty that its incredibly awesome again.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: max power on May 17, 2013, 05:12:22 AM
it turned the corner. i like it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: wallieD on May 17, 2013, 02:39:23 PM
I'm going to pick up a sheet of grip tomorrow (payday).
allowance money? what movie is your gif from? ???
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: october on May 17, 2013, 04:08:54 PM
Damn. I'm way behind on this cruiser trend. Here I was riding my regular board around.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spike Hawke on May 17, 2013, 04:16:37 PM
Damn. I'm way behind on this cruiser trend. Here I was riding my regular board around.
If you had the the kind of shitty roads and sidewalks we have here in Scotland, having a big wheeled cruiser set up is how you get about. Aint no hipster shit dude, just a necessity
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Post by: smokecrack on May 17, 2013, 05:08:18 PM
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allowance money? what movie is your gif from? ???

it's from that recent Jack Kerouac movie, On the Road

love scene

http://xhamster.com/movies/1615127/kristen_stewart_sex_scene.html (http://xhamster.com/movies/1615127/kristen_stewart_sex_scene.html)

this clip is in German, but you still get to enjoy a sweet double-handy

ON THE ROAD - Kristen Stewart | German Deutsch HD 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMrzLwMY0Zw#ws)

1:27
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: wallieD on May 17, 2013, 06:05:42 PM
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I'm going to pick up a sheet of grip tomorrow (payday).
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allowance money? what movie is your gif from? ???
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it's from that recent Jack Kerouac movie, On the Road

love scene

http://xhamster.com/movies/1615127/kristen_stewart_sex_scene.html (http://xhamster.com/movies/1615127/kristen_stewart_sex_scene.html)

this clip is in German, but you still get to enjoy a sweet double-handy

ON THE ROAD - Kristen Stewart | German Deutsch HD 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMrzLwMY0Zw#ws)

1:27
i'll "gnar" you in a year or 2
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on May 18, 2013, 09:34:51 PM
nope, don't see it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dick Butkus on May 19, 2013, 02:54:19 PM
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y537/EmmetJenks/Snapbucket/62482169_zps445db967.jpg~original)
This is like my 10th time trying to post this ugh
Girl board, 7.75 I think
8" Thunders, raw
Spitfire Speedies 80hd, fantastic wheels
Girl Gold bearings, they aren't great but get the job done
Bones soft bushings
"Leftover" 1" allen hardware, best hardware out!
Mob Grip

This deck was actually supposed to be a lot wider, but the manufacturers messed up on all these boards, but they ended up selling better than all the other cruisers they released with it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on July 03, 2013, 07:15:12 PM
Thing broke, but was awesome while it lasted.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/nzhrlt.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pica on July 03, 2013, 07:32:30 PM
(http://www.vhsmag.com/main/wp-content/uploads/polar3-820x546.jpeg)
i've just set this up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on July 03, 2013, 09:33:23 PM
(http://www.vhsmag.com/main/wp-content/uploads/polar3-820x546.jpeg)
i've just set this up.

What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on July 03, 2013, 11:27:48 PM
every one i've seen has been nice, oh so nice.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on July 04, 2013, 04:16:12 AM
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(http://www.vhsmag.com/main/wp-content/uploads/polar3-820x546.jpeg)
i've just set this up.
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What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.

They have a few different ones..

p1 thats 8.75x32.375:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/05/The-final-P1-shape2.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/05/The-final-P1-shape2.jpg)

And the p3 which is a smaller version of the p1:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P3-shape.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P3-shape.jpg)

P2 and p2 junior:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P2-shape.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P2-shape.jpg)

I have a p3 set up as a cruiser and I like it, kinda wish I would have gotten the p2 instead though but...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: garbage plate on July 05, 2013, 06:04:25 PM
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polar board
i've just set this up.
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What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.
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They have a few different ones..

p1 thats 8.75x32.375:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/05/The-final-P1-shape2.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/05/The-final-P1-shape2.jpg)

And the p3 which is a smaller version of the p1:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P3-shape.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P3-shape.jpg)

P2 and p2 junior:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P2-shape.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P2-shape.jpg)

I have a p3 set up as a cruiser and I like it, kinda wish I would have gotten the p2 instead though but...

currently riding a p1 shape and loving it. I have a feeling it's gonna be tough to find another one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on July 05, 2013, 06:28:12 PM
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polar board
i've just set this up.
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What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.
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They have a few different ones..

p1 thats 8.75x32.375:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/05/The-final-P1-shape2.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/05/The-final-P1-shape2.jpg)

And the p3 which is a smaller version of the p1:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P3-shape.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P3-shape.jpg)

P2 and p2 junior:
http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P2-shape.jpg (http://insearchofthemiraculous.se/media/2011/11/P2-shape.jpg)

I have a p3 set up as a cruiser and I like it, kinda wish I would have gotten the p2 instead though but...
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currently riding a p1 shape and loving it. I have a feeling it's gonna be tough to find another one.

Same goes with p3, I've only had one and I haven't found one online since
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: neko on August 01, 2013, 09:09:27 AM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/neko_4343/newwheels.jpeg)

New wheels (those 80D Spits) on the Crail cruiser...psyched! It's as fun again as when I first got it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dino conflict on August 01, 2013, 11:04:24 AM
Got the homie hook up at Powel. This beast is bitchin

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo-3.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on August 01, 2013, 11:24:10 AM
Got the homie hook up at Powel. This beast is bitchin

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/carsonova/photo1.jpg)

Did the board come gripped, or did you do that?? If it was you, nice job.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dino conflict on August 01, 2013, 01:45:53 PM


Did the board come gripped, or did you do that?? If it was you, nice job.

Thanks. It a 10" wide board and grip is only 9" wide so I had to get drunk and creative to get done with one sheet.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on August 01, 2013, 03:04:49 PM
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Did the board come gripped, or did you do that?? If it was you, nice job.
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Thanks. It a 10" wide board and grip is only 9" wide so I had to get drunk and creative to get done with one sheet.

Hold on..... You were drunk, too?? Gnar'd.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 360 frip on August 20, 2013, 06:00:28 AM
Due to the untimely death of my last jip jinger, I set this up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rocko on August 20, 2013, 02:43:02 PM
This thread makes me wants a zip zinger now haha. A few years ago found a set of wheels for cheap at a yardsale. Homie says they were bullets but i'm not too sure. They're pretty soft and not too big, I'd say 55 or 56mm. And the other day a friend of mine gave me some 139 hollow Kostons so I replaced them for my 145 Thunder lows. I'm thinking of getting a zip zinger or a creature bruicidal tendencies deck and setting up the thunders and wheels. I'll need risers for sure though my trucks are pretty loose.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on August 22, 2013, 10:59:05 AM
Artsy mini cruiser
(http://i43.tinypic.com/mr7251.jpg)

Ghetto banged up metal skateboard (nose/tail bends if you land on it too hard)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/hx7vvb.png)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Miguelito on August 22, 2013, 11:15:07 AM
Artsy mini cruiser
(http://i43.tinypic.com/mr7251.jpg)

Ghetto banged up metal skateboard (nose/tail bends if you land on it too hard)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/hx7vvb.png)

I remember going out skating with a dude in high school who had a metal board. At the time, I thought it was a foray into new skateboarding technology, but the tail also bent down to the ground from him doing a 180 on a five stair.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on August 23, 2013, 02:07:09 PM
looked through this thread today while i was at work and now i really want a cruiser. probably going to stop by the shop tomorrow and check out what theyve got. i really like these two heroin decks and the slave rat racer. ive got to get something between 7.625 and 7.88 because the only spare trucks i have are some 7.75 ventures and i really dont want to blow a bunch of money on a cruiser set up.

(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_35957_Heroin_Street_Creep_BLG.jpg)

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_big/HRRSDK-1.jpg)

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_big/SLRRWDK-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: brownjenkin on August 24, 2013, 01:54:29 AM
^^Street Creep looks awesome.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 360 frip on August 24, 2013, 05:18:05 AM
Slave board is such an antihero bite it is crazy.
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Post by: Rusty_Berrings on August 25, 2013, 01:35:13 AM
^^Street Creep looks awesome.

best colors of the 3. how big?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on August 28, 2013, 06:41:41 PM
(http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/c050a00e103c11e3a2f022000a9e0b54_7.jpg)

splurged on the street creep christmas complete. its a 7.75. pretty awesome shape, the big square tail is really sick.

rest of the setup is:
58mm 80hd spitfires
super reds
krux k4 hi's. (never tried krux and got them because they were pretty cheep. im really impressed so far. it took maybe once up and down the block to break them in)

this is also the first time ive tried a custom grip job. it turned out ok, but i have a new respect for anyone who cuts any kind of intricate details in their grip.

i got to skate it for a few hours today and ive had more fun with it than i have skating in a long time. theres this little hill by my girlfriends house that ive bombed before on my regular board and the ground is so shitty that you barely get any speed riding down. i took the cruiser down it today and was honestly a little scared when i first started rolling down. its so fast and smooth. anyone who knocks cruisers needs to give one a try for a few hours. so much fun! sorry for the long stupid post, but im so psyched on this board. i havent had this much fun skating in a long time.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Nose Face on August 28, 2013, 06:48:37 PM
(http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/c050a00e103c11e3a2f022000a9e0b54_7.jpg)

splurged on the street creep christmas complete. its a 7.75. pretty awesome shape, the big square tail is really sick.

rest of the setup is:
58mm 80hd spitfires
super reds
krux k4 hi's. (never tried krux and got them because they were pretty cheep. im really impressed so far. it took maybe once up and down the block to break them in)

this is also the first time ive tried a custom grip job. it turned out ok, but i have a new respect for anyone who cuts any kind of intricate details in their grip.

i got to skate it for a few hours today and ive had more fun with it than i have skating in a long time. theres this little hill by my girlfriends house that ive bombed before on my regular board and the ground is so shitty that you barely get any speed riding down. i took the cruiser down it today and was honestly a little scared when i first started rolling down. its so fast and smooth. anyone who knocks cruisers needs to give one a try for a few hours. so much fun! sorry for the long stupid post, but im so psyched on this board. i havent had this much fun skating in a long time.

Nice work, JB - shape looks great.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TheKraken on August 28, 2013, 08:11:58 PM
Red Cross shark fin
60mm pig cruisers
bones swiss 6
tracker trucks with flints that spark when you grind, no shit

love this board it's so fast
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: metsuri on August 29, 2013, 12:44:40 AM
This one of those cork tops, 65 mm Zip Zinger wheels. Why on earth I got Indys for this, while I normally skate Thunders, is beyond me.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on August 29, 2013, 09:13:48 AM
whats the deal with the cork tops? are you supposed to grip them, or skate them ungripped? i can see that having the cork top might absorb some of the shock and rumbling from shitty ground and make the board feel smoother. how do they skate?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: metsuri on August 29, 2013, 09:35:22 AM
whats the deal with the cork tops? are you supposed to grip them, or skate them ungripped? i can see that having the cork top might absorb some of the shock and rumbling from shitty ground and make the board feel smoother. how do they skate?

I skate mine ungripped. You can grip it too but I think the point is it being easy on the shoes. Before I got those big 65 mm wheels and huge risers, I had 55mm wheels and you could actually "skate" it more, do little ollies and stuff. But even then, I didn't really trust the cork to grip on ollies, so ollieing on curbs was slightly interesting. But now with these colossal wheels, I don't have to worry about ollies cause they're impossible. Now this is strictly for cruising to work, store etc.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Salty Lame Ass Poosey on September 12, 2013, 08:54:36 AM
this here lil fella with indy's, oj II juice wheels(swissBearings), big ugly rails and a nose guard....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on September 12, 2013, 10:27:50 PM
Looks good. Question 4 yall: How do you keep your rails screwed in? I bought some pig rails and the screws keep falling out. Use glue?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on September 13, 2013, 09:08:26 AM
do you guys with rails do boardslides with them, or are they just more of an accessory? im thinking about putting these creature ones on mine. theres a few ledges not too far off my route to work and i thought it might be fun to slap some rails on there and do a few boardslides on the way home. it also seems like id have to put them pretty far in for the bottom of the board to not hit.

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/new_big/CESR-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on September 13, 2013, 09:37:07 AM
not boardslides, but RAILSIDES actually my dude.... and yeah should I glue em on with gorilla glue b4 I put the screws in?? yes, i think that's what I'll do.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: max power on September 13, 2013, 11:03:40 AM
doesn't see much action. most of the time i'd rather ride my real setup.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/ou8ayv.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gaunting on September 15, 2013, 12:47:40 AM
This one of those cork tops, 65 mm Zip Zinger wheels. Why on earth I got Indys for this, while I normally skate Thunders, is beyond me.

Because any truck other than indy's are sub par, and a waste of money.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heckler on September 15, 2013, 08:22:02 PM
(http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/0be376621e5d11e3a84022000aa8048a_7.jpg)

Haven't had a proper cruiser in a long time, so I'm pretty stoked that I was able to get the deck for cheap and frankenstein the rest of the setup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gaunting on September 15, 2013, 08:23:18 PM
(http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/0be376621e5d11e3a84022000aa8048a_7.jpg)

Haven't had a proper cruiser in a long time, so I'm pretty stoked that I was able to get the deck for cheap and frankenstein the rest of the setup.

Nice.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: neko on September 16, 2013, 09:10:32 AM
(http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/0be376621e5d11e3a84022000aa8048a_7.jpg)

Haven't had a proper cruiser in a long time, so I'm pretty stoked that I was able to get the deck for cheap and frankenstein the rest of the setup.

Nice Bender stickers.

Get yourself some of those 80D Spits as soon as you can...your feet/ankles/knees will thank you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TwisT on September 16, 2013, 10:19:58 AM
where can i find polar boards online in the states?
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Post by: Hash Slinging Slasher on September 16, 2013, 11:01:21 AM
where can i find polar boards online in the states?
theoriesofatlantis.com
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TwisT on September 16, 2013, 11:37:58 AM
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where can i find polar boards online in the states?
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theoriesofatlantis.com

thanks homie
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fulfillthedream on September 24, 2013, 05:34:20 AM
Magenta cruiser with the indy 109's spitfire 58mm 80hds and a mix of bearings. Pretty fun ride with really small trucks.


(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/8112/kno5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/kno5.jpg/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on September 28, 2013, 11:08:30 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/veganshawn/veganshawn003/IMG_20130928_104224_zps3b67a950.jpeg)

Lance Mountain Flip 9.5 x 32.78
Ace trucks 44
OJ III 60 mm
bones red
shop hardware
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: art hellman on September 30, 2013, 06:15:52 AM
not so much a cruiser, more so my board when either injured or looking to exclusively skate transition for the session
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo1_zps920b4bda.jpg)
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo4_zps751ece6f.jpg)
9" AWS
169 Indy w/bones med
swiss
Bones B.A.K.U. STF 56mm
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: flapJack on October 14, 2013, 04:33:29 PM
(http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/8e2da11a343311e3a56522000ab5c7f6_7.jpg)

Welcome 8.5
Indy 149
Bones ATF
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fulfillthedream on October 15, 2013, 06:41:27 AM
^ cool mf doom grip.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweet pee on October 25, 2013, 07:23:34 PM
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/sweet_pee33/sbtg_zps231497ae.png) (http://s889.photobucket.com/user/sweet_pee33/media/sbtg_zps231497ae.png.html)

Preduce SBTG Cruiser - 7.5 x 30
Ace High 22's (7.5)
Preduce SBTG Cruiser Wheels 58mm 80duro
Bones Swiss L2's
Broken-in Soft Indy Barrel Bushings + Indy Pivot Cups
5/16 Soft Risers
Shorty's 1/4 Allen Head Hardware
Mob Grip

Really digging this cruiser so far... First time on a set of Ace's. I really like the way they turn, just couldn't stand the stock bushings they came with. They felt a bit too stiff, so I swapped em out for some broken-in Indy barrel bushings. Also, one of the pivot cups came split, so I had to swap those out as well. But yeah, the soft wheel / soft riser combo feels awesome. Charging through oatmeal asphalt feels like riding on glass...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on October 26, 2013, 06:23:08 AM
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/sweet_pee33/sbtg_zps231497ae.png) (http://s889.photobucket.com/user/sweet_pee33/media/sbtg_zps231497ae.png.html)

It's beautiful and looks so fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vegan*shawn on October 26, 2013, 02:27:03 PM
That's a sick set up!!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foley_ on October 26, 2013, 05:51:51 PM
not so much a cruiser, more so my board when either injured or looking to exclusively skate transition for the session
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo1_zps920b4bda.jpg)
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo4_zps751ece6f.jpg)
9" AWS
169 Indy w/bones med
swiss
Bones B.A.K.U. STF 56mm


can you tell me what workshop deck that is? looks sick.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on October 27, 2013, 04:38:40 PM
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/sweet_pee33/sbtg_zps231497ae.png) (http://s889.photobucket.com/user/sweet_pee33/media/sbtg_zps231497ae.png.html)

Preduce SBTG Cruiser - 7.5 x 30
Ace High 22's (7.5)
Preduce SBTG Cruiser Wheels 58mm 80duro
Bones Swiss L2's
Broken-in Soft Indy Barrel Bushings + Indy Pivot Cups
5/16 Soft Risers
Shorty's 1/4 Allen Head Hardware
Mob Grip

Really digging this cruiser so far... First time on a set of Ace's. I really like the way they turn, just couldn't stand the stock bushings they came with. They felt a bit too stiff, so I swapped em out for some broken-in Indy barrel bushings. Also, one of the pivot cups came split, so I had to swap those out as well. But yeah, the soft wheel / soft riser combo feels awesome. Charging through oatmeal asphalt feels like riding on glass...

Very nice. I'm jealous.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: art hellman on October 28, 2013, 07:05:38 AM
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not so much a cruiser, more so my board when either injured or looking to exclusively skate transition for the session
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo1_zps920b4bda.jpg)
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo4_zps751ece6f.jpg)
9" AWS
169 Indy w/bones med
swiss
Bones B.A.K.U. STF 56mm

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can you tell me what workshop deck that is? looks sick.

just some 9" AWS "old school" shape deck AWS was selling a couple of years ago.  dunno anything else about it.  wish I had more though. it's really fun to actually skate on.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heritage on October 28, 2013, 10:37:25 AM
(http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/0be376621e5d11e3a84022000aa8048a_7.jpg)

Haven't had a proper cruiser in a long time, so I'm pretty stoked that I was able to get the deck for cheap and frankenstein the rest of the setup.

This is a great looking setup. How wide is that board and what size trucks did you put on there?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Murray Hewitt on October 31, 2013, 07:15:25 PM
Always wanted to put together a super wide cruiser, finally bit the bullet and did.
It's smooth and speedy, takes a bit of getting used to but it's a good time.

Grosso 9.25
Thunder 151's
SF 80HD 58mm
Spitfire burner bearings
Bones med bushings

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/ajperry92/grosso-small.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/ajperry92/media/grosso-small.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on November 01, 2013, 10:10:41 AM
Very Dope^^^
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Post by: Jares on November 05, 2013, 03:08:19 AM
My cruise to get beer board...

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on November 08, 2013, 02:07:52 PM
Thinking about getting this maybe
(http://www.outdoorpros.com/images/prod/6/Dogtown-E80-599-rw-7905-1854.jpg)
Things a foot wide by 31... no nose concave tho so i might have to go for this 11.25 jammer:
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=35495 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=35495)

Unless anyone knows anything else 10+ with a double kick/new school shape.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Matt on November 13, 2013, 12:51:18 PM
My Cruiser board is a DB Diamondback (http://DB Diamondback), it's a larger board but it has a great nose and tail. I love it!
http://www.socialskateboarding.com/p/db-diamondback-deck-9375x36375 (http://www.socialskateboarding.com/p/db-diamondback-deck-9375x36375)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Harem on November 14, 2013, 06:57:16 PM
Really wanted to buy a Brad Cromer board, but none were in my size :(

So I thought I should get a cruiser, going to get the Cromer 7.5

Suggestions for a wheel size?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on November 15, 2013, 08:51:12 AM
The spitfire 80hd wheels are really nice. I have the 58s and I like them a lot. I think they make a 54 and a 56 too. I'd go big if you want to go fast and if you want something that is a bit different than your regular set up. 54s if you still want to be able to do a lot of flip tricks. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on November 15, 2013, 01:16:53 PM
The powell rat bones reissues I've been riding on my cruser set up are sick if you want a softer non-slidey wheel. 60mm 85a. A little cumbersome for tricks tho.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: max power on December 03, 2013, 07:19:21 PM
have a polar p3 on the way. should I get 139's or 149's? I wanna give Indy's another try.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lampshade on December 04, 2013, 02:43:26 AM
Skating the Lucas/Chliche/4* board with Thunder 149 hi and 58mm Spit Cardiels for around town.  Soft wheels are so fun for cracks/rough streets.  I never really thought about a cruiser, but for errands and such it's way better than a normal set up.  Rough streets and sidewalks that used to suck are smooth now. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on December 04, 2013, 07:56:14 AM
have a polar p3 on the way. should I get 139's or 149's? I wanna give Indy's another try.

id go 149s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 04, 2013, 01:30:57 PM
have a polar p3 on the way. should I get 139's or 149's? I wanna give Indy's another try.

149s for sure. Though I'm actually Bout to put 139s on my p1 since I want to steal my 149s for my new regular set up. Should be a strange ride. Hover board stylee. I'll report back
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: max power on December 04, 2013, 01:34:42 PM
149s for sure. Though I'm actually Bout to put 139s on my p1 since I want to steal my 149s for my new regular set up. Should be a strange ride. Hover board stylee. I'll report back
please do. general consensus seems to be 149's, but the p3  shape is only 8.375, so it could go either way.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 04, 2013, 02:20:18 PM
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149s for sure. Though I'm actually Bout to put 139s on my p1 since I want to steal my 149s for my new regular set up. Should be a strange ride. Hover board stylee. I'll report back
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please do. general consensus seems to be 149's, but the p3  shape is only 8.375, so it could go either way.

This is sort of just a quick fix cuz I like the turning on the stage 11 149s so much better than my stage 9 139s that I need em on my daily driver ASAP. I'll either replace the 139s with another set of 149s when the money is free, or try some ace 44s
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on December 04, 2013, 10:40:09 PM
www.nhsfunfactory.com (http://www.nhsfunfactory.com) has a bunch of cruiser completes and decks on sale for cheap. treat yourself dont cheat yourself homies.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: j....soy..... on December 04, 2013, 11:24:00 PM
As if I wasn't already confused enough by abec ratings and truck width....new durometer scales?  For years wheels came in one hardness....now we got A, B, C, D?  Just call it a 95A already......

Carry on....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pica on December 05, 2013, 04:48:36 PM
^yep, most brands have their own rating system now.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LennyDLXSF on December 06, 2013, 08:07:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/a4HBMcf.jpg) (http://imgur.com/a4HBMcf)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Upgrayedd on December 07, 2013, 09:47:50 AM
fuck thats nice
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweat stains on December 08, 2013, 09:31:06 AM
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/fb689356-b4f5-4292-bd99-b625236b59b5_zpsb30c114c.jpg?t=1386523628)
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/91a25e87-33f2-456d-843b-e28f690be1d8_zps4abac8e5.jpg?t=1386523679)
Girl shaped deck somewhere around 8.125
Old Indy 139's that I used to have on my regular deck
Spitfire speedies 80a (I think?) 54mm probably like 51's now
Bones swiss
Bones soft bushings no washers
Leftover Hardware
Leftover Rails
Filmbot grip that ended up really shitty...

So stoked to start skating this thing!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on December 08, 2013, 10:39:44 AM
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/fb689356-b4f5-4292-bd99-b625236b59b5_zpsb30c114c.jpg?t=1386523628)
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/91a25e87-33f2-456d-843b-e28f690be1d8_zps4abac8e5.jpg?t=1386523679)
Girl shaped deck somewhere around 8.125
Old Indy 139's that I used to have on my regular deck
Spitfire speedies 80a (I think?) 54mm probably like 51's now
Bones swiss
Bones soft bushings no washers
Leftover Hardware
Leftover Rails
Filmbot grip that ended up really shitty...

So stoked to start skating this thing!

Looks awesome!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pugmaster on December 08, 2013, 11:56:18 AM
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(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/fb689356-b4f5-4292-bd99-b625236b59b5_zpsb30c114c.jpg?t=1386523628)
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/91a25e87-33f2-456d-843b-e28f690be1d8_zps4abac8e5.jpg?t=1386523679)
Girl shaped deck somewhere around 8.125
Old Indy 139's that I used to have on my regular deck
Spitfire speedies 80a (I think?) 54mm probably like 51's now
Bones swiss
Bones soft bushings no washers
Leftover Hardware
Leftover Rails
Filmbot grip that ended up really shitty...

So stoked to start skating this thing!
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Looks awesome!

How did you make that torn look on the grip tape?  Tearing it while the backing is still on?  Looks cool
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweat stains on December 08, 2013, 12:02:01 PM
Thanks dudes!
Yeah Pugmaster, you can just tear it in half before you peel off the back. You have to be super quick with it or it will get fucked up, and it never comes out the way you want it to, but it ends up looking pretty cool.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chumlee on December 08, 2013, 01:58:20 PM
Totally backing that girl setup.  I love a fully skatable cruiser
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: max power on December 09, 2013, 10:52:55 AM
kinda torn on the 149's for the p3 i just got. it tapers to 8" at the back trucks, so 139 might be the go. wish they made an 8.25" truck.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 09, 2013, 03:12:58 PM
kinda torn on the 149's for the p3 i just got. it tapers to 8" at the back trucks, so 139 might be the go. wish they made an 8.25" truck.

I would go with 149s or ace 44s. Dunno why I'm so down on my 139s lately but they just feel way less turny since I stepped it up. The p shapes all have a pretty exagerated taper, but in my opinion it makes more sense to have a bit of axle hanging out in the back then too little up front
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Harem on December 13, 2013, 05:19:24 AM
First cruiser  :D

(http://oi41.tinypic.com/8wfakn.jpg)

Brad Cromer 7.5
Indys
Spitfire 56MM
Bones Reds
Shortys Hardware
Modus Griptape

Went the wider trucks. Don't regret it. Might swap out the bushing for Bones bushings, but we'll see. I don't mind the Indy ones.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on December 13, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
sweat stains has maybe the most interesting grip job i've seen so far.... thumbs up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on December 16, 2013, 05:46:01 PM
Set up my new cruiser a few weeks ago.  I got one day of messing around in before it got ungodly cold and started snowing.

(http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/4033a100547f11e3bf47122036478823_6.jpg)

Ignore the Tengu DVD and unmarked trucks.  I didn't do too many tricks on my old cruiser deck because it was a Pendleton Designarium board.  I plan on skating the shit out of this one though.

Here's just the deck:

(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/90c12ab053db11e39d7d12ccbf42687e_6.jpg)

The board feels awesome, so I'd definitely suggest getting one. http://surpriseskateboards.bigcartel.com/ (http://surpriseskateboards.bigcartel.com/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Andrew on December 16, 2013, 06:02:26 PM
man i never get tired of seeing/riding square tails. so nice
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Post by: Paco Supreme on December 17, 2013, 02:51:42 AM
man i never get tired of seeing/riding square tails.

Love it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 22, 2013, 12:03:08 PM
That surprise setup is dope.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Reed Frisch on December 22, 2013, 09:46:25 PM
What is everybody's input  here on the best cruiser wheels?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on December 22, 2013, 11:29:03 PM
What is everybody's input  here on the best cruiser wheels?

It really depends on your preferences

personally, I like medium sized wheels that are not too soft.  Big wheels make pushing weird and wheels that are too soft (like the bones ATF wheels) don't feel right for me.  I honestly still haven't found the right cruiser wheel for myself, but play around with different durometers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Andrew on December 22, 2013, 11:38:39 PM
i have the spitfire 80ds and they feel kinda bouncy sometimes cause of how soft they are, but they're still good wheels.

I want to get something in the 90d range where i can still slide on my wheels, cause it's kinda hard with the 80ds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nylin on December 22, 2013, 11:40:35 PM
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/fb689356-b4f5-4292-bd99-b625236b59b5_zpsb30c114c.jpg?t=1386523628)
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/91a25e87-33f2-456d-843b-e28f690be1d8_zps4abac8e5.jpg?t=1386523679)
Girl shaped deck somewhere around 8.125
Old Indy 139's that I used to have on my regular deck
Spitfire speedies 80a (I think?) 54mm probably like 51's now
Bones swiss
Bones soft bushings no washers
Leftover Hardware
Leftover Rails
Filmbot grip that ended up really shitty...

So stoked to start skating this thing!

Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 23, 2013, 03:59:29 AM
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It really depends on your preferences

personally, I like medium sized wheels that are not too soft.  Big wheels make pushing weird and wheels that are too soft (like the bones ATF wheels) don't feel right for me.  I honestly still haven't found the right cruiser wheel for myself, but play around with different durometers

Same here. Those powell rat bones reissues I reccomended earlier in the thread are like rolling on a hot buttered cloud, but that's about all they're good for: rolling. They are a huge pain to slide, and make getting the board off the ground on flat a real task. I'm setting up a new shaped curb/crust board, and I need a wheel that is 57-58mm and about 90a. I feel like that would be the perfect balance, but I can't find that shit anywhere. These broadcast "issues" are close, but I feel like they might be too wide and clunky like the powells:

http://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-wheels-c8/broadcast-issues-90a-old-school-shape-skateboard-wheels-60mm-p12969 (http://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-wheels-c8/broadcast-issues-90a-old-school-shape-skateboard-wheels-60mm-p12969)

The search continues...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on December 23, 2013, 07:07:42 AM
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What is everybody's input  here on the best cruiser wheels?
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It really depends on your preferences

personally, I like medium sized wheels that are not too soft.  Big wheels make pushing weird and wheels that are too soft (like the bones ATF wheels) don't feel right for me.  I honestly still haven't found the right cruiser wheel for myself, but play around with different durometers
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Same here. Those powell rat bones reissues I reccomended earlier in the thread are like rolling on a hot buttered cloud, but that's about all they're good for: rolling. They are a huge pain to slide, and make getting the board off the ground on flat a real task. I'm setting up a new shaped curb/crust board, and I need a wheel that is 57-58mm and about 90a. I feel like that would be the perfect balance, but I can't find that shit anywhere. These broadcast "issues" are close, but I feel like they might be too wide and clunky like the powells:

http://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-wheels-c8/broadcast-issues-90a-old-school-shape-skateboard-wheels-60mm-p12969 (http://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-wheels-c8/broadcast-issues-90a-old-school-shape-skateboard-wheels-60mm-p12969)

The search continues...

im going to set up a curb board soon too and im eyeing these. i think theyre like 92a, so theyve probably got a smooth ride but will still slide. probably really good for slappies too, but that round shape might feel really weird for anything else.

DUDES ON OJ LITTLE DOODIES on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/67670392)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 23, 2013, 07:53:17 AM
Size and durometer are perfect, but lord they are fucking hideous. I may be too vain to roll on those  8)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Timmy666 on December 27, 2013, 10:16:17 PM
(http://oi40.tinypic.com/25utcuh.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: KMAC on December 28, 2013, 08:44:35 AM
oj keyframes (87a) are good. rolll smooth and will slide if u rlly put in the effort. that being said OJ's hard wheels suck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweat stains on December 28, 2013, 11:33:53 AM
Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 28, 2013, 02:13:42 PM
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Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
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How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.

Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on December 30, 2013, 10:08:21 AM
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Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
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How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.
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Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.

I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gaunting on December 30, 2013, 10:06:29 PM
First cruiser  :D

(http://oi41.tinypic.com/8wfakn.jpg)

Brad Cromer 7.5
Indys
Spitfire 56MM
Bones Reds
Shortys Hardware
Modus Griptape



Went the wider trucks. Don't regret it. Might swap out the bushing for Bones bushings, but we'll see. I don't mind the Indy ones.

129's or 139's? love that board btw, I was gonna get it, but I don't like how the wheelbase is so close to the nose. You like it so far?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweat stains on December 30, 2013, 11:13:26 PM
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Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
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How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.
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Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.
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I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell
After skating it for a little longer, it turns out it's pretty much impossible to do a good ollie. I might try to drill some new holes a little bit closer to the middle, hopefully I don't fuck it up too bad.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on December 31, 2013, 10:56:57 AM
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Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
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How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.
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Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.
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I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell
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After skating it for a little longer, it turns out it's pretty much impossible to do a good ollie. I might try to drill some new holes a little bit closer to the middle, hopefully I don't fuck it up too bad.

Dang. That's disappointing. Looked so good...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nylin on December 31, 2013, 01:00:15 PM
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Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
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How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.
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Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.
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I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell
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After skating it for a little longer, it turns out it's pretty much impossible to do a good ollie. I might try to drill some new holes a little bit closer to the middle, hopefully I don't fuck it up too bad.

Yeah that tail is mad short. The more I've skated it though the more I've gotten a little more used to it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on January 01, 2014, 11:51:26 PM
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/CAM02216_zps9fca8e40.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/CAM02216_zps9fca8e40.jpg.html)
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/CAM02174_zpsd460b7ef.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/CAM02174_zpsd460b7ef.jpg.html)
moms hooked it up this christmas, pre built complete, stoked on it tho, right around 60 bucks. when i land one, this will be the biggest board i ever kickflipped.
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/CAM02215_zps0b0bcbc1.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/CAM02215_zps0b0bcbc1.jpg.html)
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/CAM02212_zpsb46abbec.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/CAM02212_zpsb46abbec.jpg.html)
old six hole venture HIs, one top bushing is an indy but the rest are the original greens. might switch to bones meds but might just have to break these in after being dormant for a decade plus. powell sword wheels i dyed green but turned out blue 58mm 90a. gonna buy new wheels, just debating what color and hardness.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BuddyPal on January 02, 2014, 11:18:08 AM
what size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on January 02, 2014, 12:51:35 PM
Not mine anymore, gifted it to a good homie about a year ago, but I'm at his house now and landed a clean varial flip on it the other night. Makin me wanna 10"+ board.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2h7notx.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2vijt02.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on January 02, 2014, 01:00:47 PM
what size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board

maybe try some ace 22s? those are pretty small i think.

if youre really concerned, just take the board up to a skate shop and set some different trucks on it and see how they measure up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on January 02, 2014, 01:10:06 PM
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what size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board
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maybe try some ace 22s? those are pretty small i think.

if youre really concerned, just take the board up to a skate shop and set some different trucks on it and see how they measure up.

Also depends on what wheels you're throwing on it man. Lotsa cruiser wheels are pretty wide. Indy 109 should work.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BuddyPal on January 02, 2014, 08:39:11 PM
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what size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board
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maybe try some ace 22s? those are pretty small i think.

if youre really concerned, just take the board up to a skate shop and set some different trucks on it and see how they measure up.
yeah i would do that but there arent any skateshops within reasonable distance so that leaves me ordering online a bunch :P
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on January 03, 2014, 09:37:04 AM
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what size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board
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maybe try some ace 22s? those are pretty small i think.

if youre really concerned, just take the board up to a skate shop and set some different trucks on it and see how they measure up.
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yeah i would do that but there arent any skateshops within reasonable distance so that leaves me ordering online a bunch :P

Get the ace 22's. I have a zip zinger with thunder 147's and the overhang is fine, nothing major. The 22's are 7.6 or something, and thunder 147's are 8" so you should be good. Plus, ace rules
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Yossi on January 06, 2014, 05:05:22 PM
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Sick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.
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How are you liking this board? Does the tail seem short to you? I've hardly skated it yet, but the first time I tried to ollie on it I ate shit going super fast over a manhole because the tail was shorter than I expected, and I didn't even pop.
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Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.
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I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell
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After skating it for a little longer, it turns out it's pretty much impossible to do a good ollie. I might try to drill some new holes a little bit closer to the middle, hopefully I don't fuck it up too bad.
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Yeah that tail is mad short. The more I've skated it though the more I've gotten a little more used to it.

I have this Koston deck from that series and the tail is ridiculously short. The edge of the baseplate isnt flush with the board. It hangs like .25 onto the tail. I tried to get used to it, but was impossible. I don't even want to use it as a cruiser board.

(http://i.imgur.com/596dScNl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Justis on January 09, 2014, 08:59:39 PM
 skatin this as my main board for  a while (http://mail.aol.com/38252-111/aol-6/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=307600&folder=Inbox&partId=1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on January 10, 2014, 12:43:07 AM
Is there such a thing as metal rails instead of plastic? I kind of want it to feel like I'm doing a grind when I boardslide.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on January 10, 2014, 12:53:03 AM
never seen 'em, but i bet you could make your own.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: phatwheelz on January 10, 2014, 02:16:48 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Fresh phatty

Welcome slappy slap
New 169's
Old mandersons 56mm
Assorted bearings
Risers
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry

Not really a cruiser but I figured I'd show it here with the shaped boards and whatnot.  The shape is beautiful and apparently based on an early 90's Blind/Gonz board. 

Thing's fucking fun
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 4wheels on January 10, 2014, 02:36:20 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/kAUcSTq.jpg)
random south central board (had screw holes from rails that stickers are covering)
149 indy XI
spitfire classics 52mm
some greenday chucks that i got from ross for like 10 bucks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GAY on January 10, 2014, 02:56:30 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Fresh phatty

Welcome slappy slap
New 169's
Old mandersons 56mm
Assorted bearings
Risers
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry

Not really a cruiser but I figured I'd show it here with the shaped boards and whatnot.  The shape is beautiful and apparently based on an early 90's Blind/Gonz board. 

Thing's fucking fun

Love this. The shape of it reminds me of this board, now that you mention it:

(http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u367/truckerfucker/image135_zpsf8c04dc9.jpg) (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/truckerfucker/media/image135_zpsf8c04dc9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 10, 2014, 02:57:54 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Thing's fucking fun

That looks so rad
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: max power on January 10, 2014, 03:08:59 PM
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry
does it fuck it up that bad?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: phatwheelz on January 10, 2014, 04:00:21 PM
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Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry
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does it fuck it up that bad?

Nah I don't think it fucks it up.  It just make the hanger sit in the pivot cup at a lower angle than originally intended.  Most people who use bones forgo the bottom washer and love it.  I just prefer the height of the added few mm and I feel like it turns quicker and deeper at the stock height. 

Oh and thanks for the love yall
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on January 10, 2014, 05:16:43 PM
never seen 'em, but i bet you could make your own.

Would anyone else want a set if I can get it working? I'm ordering the metal and it's a 20 dollar shipping fee for 3 dollars worth of aluminum (they have other metals, but I've drilled through aluminum before no problem (actually I've drilled through most of the metals on there no problem cept for steel, just figured aluminum would maybe work))
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on January 10, 2014, 05:26:51 PM
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(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Thing's fucking fun
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That looks so rad

Shape and graphic look so sick. That one is from the brand new series, right?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 10, 2014, 05:34:04 PM
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(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Thing's fucking fun
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That looks so rad
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Shape and graphic look so sick. That one is from the brand new series, right?

Holiday '13, new shits hitting shelves as we speak, all look real good too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: phatwheelz on January 10, 2014, 05:38:03 PM
I believe it's from the current catalog.

They just put out this beaut on the same shape.
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1538645_10152058439754407_1237829386_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on January 11, 2014, 07:27:42 AM
That looks fucking great GMoney! Also the first welcome shape I've seen that I'm really feeling.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on January 13, 2014, 03:52:34 AM
Just set up a new Curb Cruiser

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/Wolves22/TUComplete.jpg) (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/Wolves22/media/TUComplete.jpg.html)

Transportation Unit "Bar Days" 8.5
Indy 149s
Spitfire 56mm Soft Ds
Modus Allen Bolts
MOB grip

Got rails for it, but I laid em on the board, and I dunno...It just didn't feel right.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 13, 2014, 04:12:02 AM
Just set up a new Curb Cruiser

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/Wolves22/TUComplete.jpg) (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/Wolves22/media/TUComplete.jpg.html)



Nice one, Russ Popes stuff always looks good
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on January 13, 2014, 06:44:43 AM
Just set up a new Curb Cruiser

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/Wolves22/TUComplete.jpg) (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/Wolves22/media/TUComplete.jpg.html)

Transportation Unit "Bar Days" 8.5
Indy 149s
Spitfire 56mm Soft Ds
Modus Allen Bolts
MOB grip

Got rails for it, but I laid em on the board, and I dunno...It just didn't feel right.



nice set up! i've never heard of transportation unit and there isnt much available online. are they like a small local brand?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on January 13, 2014, 07:16:48 AM
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Just set up a new Curb Cruiser

Transportation Unit "Bar Days" 8.5
Indy 149s
Spitfire 56mm Soft Ds
Modus Allen Bolts
MOB grip

Got rails for it, but I laid em on the board, and I dunno...It just didn't feel right.


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nice set up! i've never heard of transportation unit and there isnt much available online. are they like a small local brand?

They're a small, local company out of SoCal run by Russ Pope. They seem to have developed a regional cult following out there amongst the 30+, #curbcrushers, slappy Sunday set. Awesome shapes, with really Unique graphics. Russ hand paints and cuts most of his prototypes with Paul at PS Stix, who then presses up the batch. There was enough snow melt over the weekend that I was able to get out for a low-key cruise last night. Shape/wheelbase felt great.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Nose Face on January 13, 2014, 08:32:12 AM
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Just set up a new Curb Cruiser

Transportation Unit "Bar Days" 8.5
Indy 149s
Spitfire 56mm Soft Ds
Modus Allen Bolts
MOB grip

Got rails for it, but I laid em on the board, and I dunno...It just didn't feel right.


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nice set up! i've never heard of transportation unit and there isnt much available online. are they like a small local brand?
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They're a small, local company out of SoCal run by Russ Pope. They seem to have developed a regional cult following out there amongst the 30+, #curbcrushers, slappy Sunday set. Awesome shapes, with really Unique graphics. Russ hand paints and cuts most of his prototypes with Paul at PS Stix, who then presses up the batch. There was enough snow melt over the weekend that I was able to get out for a low-key cruise last night. Shape/wheelbase felt great.

You ever go to Slappy Sunday's at Astor place?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on January 13, 2014, 09:18:21 AM
Nah, I never did. By the time I started skating again after a decade off, I had moved out
Of NYC.  :-[
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JBones on January 14, 2014, 09:05:22 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Fresh phatty

Welcome slappy slap
New 169's
Old mandersons 56mm
Assorted bearings
Risers
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry

Not really a cruiser but I figured I'd show it here with the shaped boards and whatnot.  The shape is beautiful and apparently based on an early 90's Blind/Gonz board. 

Thing's fucking fun
RAD!!! Looks fuckin great! The Slappy Slap has been a "get me wet" shape for sometime now.
Not as a cruiser, but as a main board. Love 1991 shapes!
1991 was the year of the 4 wheeled magic that bloomed skateboarding to be what it is today!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on January 14, 2014, 03:06:50 PM
Alright, choosing between two cruiser wheels, what durometer should I go with?

spitfire soft D's are 92a and there are these autobahns that are 90a.  I've tried 90a rat bones and I like the durometer but the wheel was 60mm which I could not handle.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Young Satchel on January 14, 2014, 03:52:47 PM
The 56mm soft D's I'm running on that setup I just posted aNd they Seem great out the box.  Sounds sorta nutty but I think if they were 90a and 57/58mm they might be my perfect cruiser wheel. I know that's a difference of 2a and 1mm; I'm a picky motherfucker about stupid particulars like this when it comes to my setups.  But I would definitely recommend them regardless...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: david_cas_cas on January 27, 2014, 10:34:20 PM
whats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: foureyedjim on January 27, 2014, 10:55:13 PM
whats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??

for me size doesn't play a huge factor like durometer does.  I personally hate skating big wheels because pushing is a hassle.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dillanharp on January 27, 2014, 11:04:07 PM
whats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??

I have these on my bar board, because the last thing I want to do is hit a rock and die. They're so fun though, super bouncy, pretty much silent and haul ass. I have the 58 neon green ones.
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_32988_sf-cp-wh-speedies-80HD-clearLG.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on January 28, 2014, 10:03:12 AM
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whats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??
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I have these on my bar board, because the last thing I want to do is hit a rock and die. They're so fun though, super bouncy, pretty much silent and haul ass. I have the 58 neon green ones.
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_32988_sf-cp-wh-speedies-80HD-clearLG.jpg)

I have the same ones. You can pretty much ride on gravel with them. 58s are a little big for tricks, and I've popped one of them off the core doing curb stalls, but it slid back on. Perfect for cruising, but if you want to be able to do all your flip tricks or even simple ledge tricks, I'd go with something smaller and maybe around the 90a range.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on January 28, 2014, 12:35:51 PM
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(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Fresh phatty

Welcome slappy slap
New 169's
Old mandersons 56mm
Assorted bearings
Risers
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry

Not really a cruiser but I figured I'd show it here with the shaped boards and whatnot.  The shape is beautiful and apparently based on an early 90's Blind/Gonz board. 

Thing's fucking fun
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RAD!!! Looks fuckin great! The Slappy Slap has been a "get me wet" shape for sometime now.
Not as a cruiser, but as a main board. Love 1991 shapes!
1991 was the year of the 4 wheeled magic that bloomed skateboarding to be what it is today!

Thing's a beaut! Put some rails on it please.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Thefattony on January 28, 2014, 12:50:26 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Fresh phatty

Welcome slappy slap
New 169's
Old mandersons 56mm
Assorted bearings
Risers
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry

Not really a cruiser but I figured I'd show it here with the shaped boards and whatnot.  The shape is beautiful and apparently based on an early 90's Blind/Gonz board. 

Thing's fucking fun



What do you think about the 169s for this shape, I picked up the Krampus on the same shape yesterday, and set it up with my 159s and then it rained, so I havent gotten to really ride it much, the little I did get to it felt like when you set up a 8.88 with 149s (a bit tippy with alot of leverage)  not awful just not a feeling that I enjoy. I get that its not really that big of a difference, and that its all in my head. I just really dont like kicking the axle when I push and i wanted to know if the 169 axles stick out at all bc eventhough its listed as a 9.5 board the tapper is pretty strong and the space at either of the axles is not even close to 9.5.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JBones on January 28, 2014, 11:10:14 PM
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(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)

Fresh phatty

Welcome slappy slap
New 169's
Old mandersons 56mm
Assorted bearings
Risers
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry

Not really a cruiser but I figured I'd show it here with the shaped boards and whatnot.  The shape is beautiful and apparently based on an early 90's Blind/Gonz board. 

Thing's fucking fun
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What do you think about the 169s for this shape, I picked up the Krampus on the same shape yesterday, and set it up with my 159s and then it rained, so I havent gotten to really ride it much, the little I did get to it felt like when you set up a 8.88 with 149s (a bit tippy with alot of leverage)  not awful just not a feeling that I enjoy. I get that its not really that big of a difference, and that its all in my head. I just really dont like kicking the axle when I push and i wanted to know if the 169 axles stick out at all bc eventhough its listed as a 9.5 board the tapper is pretty strong and the space at either of the axles is not even close to 9.5.


Stick w/ the 159's.
169's work best with 169's, specially that they are wider than they used to be.
Judge by the over the bolts width, not the belly of the beast.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DeputyDoses on February 19, 2014, 12:57:10 PM
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r647/ZePimpNamedSlickback/1a0e38eb-2c44-498e-bd6d-fadc0c4d6bf0_zps87f7d0db.jpg)
Welcome - Elk (Basilisk shape) 8.8
Independent - Stage 11 159s
OJ Wheels - Keyframe "Plain Janes" 56mm 87a
Bones Swiss
Mob
Shorty's Hardware - 1" philips

I'll probably put a set of old bones mediums on after a bit depending on how I like these bushings.
For anyone who wants (what I think is) a perfect cruiser wheel, the OJ keyframes are incredible. They're soft enough that it's a breeze to skate rough terrain, but they're still hard enough to slide if you really put some effort into it.

It started as a cruiser, originally. But now, I'm skating it just as much, if not more than my normal set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweat stains on March 10, 2014, 03:20:59 PM
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/sweatstainsslap/Snapbucket/aca1831c-bc2c-40d6-a3e7-4c790b8f42b6_zpsd61954d5.jpg?t=1394490009)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Avon on March 11, 2014, 09:20:17 AM
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r647/ZePimpNamedSlickback/1a0e38eb-2c44-498e-bd6d-fadc0c4d6bf0_zps87f7d0db.jpg)
Welcome - Elk (Basilisk shape) 8.8
Independent - Stage 11 159s
OJ Wheels - Keyframe "Plain Janes" 56mm 87a
Bones Swiss
Mob
Shorty's Hardware - 1" philips

I'll probably put a set of old bones mediums on after a bit depending on how I like these bushings.
For anyone who wants (what I think is) a perfect cruiser wheel, the OJ keyframes are incredible. They're soft enough that it's a breeze to skate rough terrain, but they're still hard enough to slide if you really put some effort into it.

It started as a cruiser, originally. But now, I'm skating it just as much, if not more than my normal set up.

SSame thing happened to me I skate mine more than my normal board. The keyframes defiantly weigh the board down a little and I wheel bite every now and then but its an awesome wheel and with swiss you haul ass
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gaunting on March 14, 2014, 05:47:21 PM
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r647/ZePimpNamedSlickback/1a0e38eb-2c44-498e-bd6d-fadc0c4d6bf0_zps87f7d0db.jpg)
Welcome - Elk (Basilisk shape) 8.8
Independent - Stage 11 159s
OJ Wheels - Keyframe "Plain Janes" 56mm 87a
Bones Swiss
Mob
Shorty's Hardware - 1" philips

I'll probably put a set of old bones mediums on after a bit depending on how I like these bushings.
For anyone who wants (what I think is) a perfect cruiser wheel, the OJ keyframes are incredible. They're soft enough that it's a breeze to skate rough terrain, but they're still hard enough to slide if you really put some effort into it.



It started as a cruiser, originally. But now, I'm skating it just as much, if not more than my normal set up.

Just curious, is there a big difference between the 159, and the 149? I just thought it was kind of random when they released those.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DeputyDoses on March 22, 2014, 12:28:44 PM
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(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r647/ZePimpNamedSlickback/1a0e38eb-2c44-498e-bd6d-fadc0c4d6bf0_zps87f7d0db.jpg)
Welcome - Elk (Basilisk shape) 8.8
Independent - Stage 11 159s
OJ Wheels - Keyframe "Plain Janes" 56mm 87a
Bones Swiss
Mob
Shorty's Hardware - 1" philips

I'll probably put a set of old bones mediums on after a bit depending on how I like these bushings.
For anyone who wants (what I think is) a perfect cruiser wheel, the OJ keyframes are incredible. They're soft enough that it's a breeze to skate rough terrain, but they're still hard enough to slide if you really put some effort into it.



It started as a cruiser, originally. But now, I'm skating it just as much, if not more than my normal set up.
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Just curious, is there a big difference between the 159, and the 149? I just thought it was kind of random when they released those.
Besides the overall length? -no, there is no real difference. The 149s are 8.5", the 159s are 8.75". They're the same shape and everything, the 159 just happens to be a tad longer in the axel and hangar.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Julz on March 23, 2014, 07:06:01 PM
(https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/images/thumb/phpThumb.php?src=/product_images/18671.jpg&h=400&w=400&far=C&dpi=72&q=80)

Figgy's cruiser wheels are definitly not getting any love on this forum. I have them, 54 mm loaded fun !
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on March 23, 2014, 07:40:34 PM
I took off two of my Spitfire 80Ds from my Zig Zagger to borrow bearings before winter hit, and now I can't find them. :/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dillanharp on March 23, 2014, 10:58:06 PM
Put some serrated rails on this the other day to complete.
Creature 7.9 that has opened beers.
old 139 stage 10s
spitfire 80hds that never get dirty.
1/4" dooks.
super reds.
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g98/dillanharp/IMG_0973_zpse021a21c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: felix. on March 24, 2014, 03:59:20 PM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/leighonsea_photos/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/leighonsea_photos/media/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg.html)

put 51 f4 spits on and it's my main whip for street right now.

8.75 is a bitch to flip.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on March 25, 2014, 07:56:29 AM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/leighonsea_photos/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/leighonsea_photos/media/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg.html)

put 51 f4 spits on and it's my main whip for street right now.

8.75 is a bitch to flip.

thats a really sick graphic.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bumpnrun on April 03, 2014, 10:31:32 PM
(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/3eb6dbf6bae811e394e012baf4630b57_8.jpg)

Not much of a cruiser guy but decided to set one up due to a new job and skating through lots of cobble stone on my commute.

Scumco x Chromeball Corey Obrien board
Indy's
Reds
OJ Keyframe 87a wheels

So smooth.  And fast compared to my regular set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Narcissus on April 04, 2014, 08:20:12 PM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/445x446q90/819/7weh.png)

Welcome, stock 139s, 58mm 80Ds, risers, dramatic grip tape. I think that the 80Ds make it harder to ollie. They're just a tiny bit too soft. But for hauling, they're amazing. This shape kickflips like a dream and is fuckin' perfect for no-complys.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Exposure on April 04, 2014, 09:17:38 PM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/leighonsea_photos/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/leighonsea_photos/media/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg.html)

put 51 f4 spits on and it's my main whip for street right now.

8.75 is a bitch to flip.

That's a fucking beautiful set up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on April 05, 2014, 07:22:41 PM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/leighonsea_photos/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/leighonsea_photos/media/1dcc710c8e8411e387f80e3973a68cf2_8.jpg.html)

put 51 f4 spits on and it's my main whip for street right now.

8.75 is a bitch to flip.

If you're flipping your cruiser, you're skating your cruiser wrong.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on April 05, 2014, 09:25:52 PM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/445x446q90/819/7weh.png)

Welcome, stock 139s, 58mm 80Ds, risers, dramatic grip tape. I think that the 80Ds make it harder to ollie. They're just a tiny bit too soft. But for hauling, they're amazing. This shape kickflips like a dream and is fuckin' perfect for no-complys.


That board is so sick! One of the best I've seen from welcome.

I totally agree about the 80d wheels. I can't skate mine for shit, but they're smooth as fuck.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gaunting on April 05, 2014, 10:06:44 PM
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(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/445x446q90/819/7weh.png)

Welcome, stock 139s, 58mm 80Ds, risers, dramatic grip tape. I think that the 80Ds make it harder to ollie. They're just a tiny bit too soft. But for hauling, they're amazing. This shape kickflips like a dream and is fuckin' perfect for no-complys.
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That board is so sick! One of the best I've seen from welcome.

I totally agree about the 80d wheels. I can't skate mine for shit, but they're smooth as fuck.

What size is that welcome? I've never seen that one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gaunting on April 05, 2014, 10:07:37 PM
Put some serrated rails on this the other day to complete.
Creature 7.9 that has opened beers.
old 139 stage 10s
spitfire 80hds that never get dirty.
1/4" dooks.
super reds.
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g98/dillanharp/IMG_0973_zpse021a21c.jpg)


That is the perfect cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Julz on April 06, 2014, 01:02:19 AM
(http://s12.postimg.org/s7gg4vogd/IMG_0498.jpg)
Real 8.25
Indy's 149 stage 10
OJ keyframes 54's
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TwisT on April 07, 2014, 03:04:39 PM
element came thru and cut boards into cruisers. if you bought an element deck, you got a element truck/wheels/etc for free
(http://distilleryimage6.ak.instagram.com/fa05b10abc6111e38cce0002c9d6730e_8.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on April 07, 2014, 03:07:09 PM
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Welcome, stock 139s, 58mm 80Ds, risers, dramatic grip tape. I think that the 80Ds make it harder to ollie. They're just a tiny bit too soft. But for hauling, they're amazing. This shape kickflips like a dream and is fuckin' perfect for no-complys.
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That board is so sick! One of the best I've seen from welcome.

I totally agree about the 80d wheels. I can't skate mine for shit, but they're smooth as fuck.
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What size is that welcome? I've never seen that one.

Its an 8.5. they havent made that shape for a little while, hopefully they bring it back, i forgot how good it looks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chickeneverymeal on April 09, 2014, 12:06:59 AM
8" Vu "Greetings from Baltimore"
Indy 129 Stage 7
Indy Allen Hardware
Indy 7 bearings
OJ 60mm
Jessup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Probably A Robot on April 09, 2014, 05:10:29 PM
(http://i58.tinypic.com/rka4qh.jpg)
Scumco Cap'n Cruiser 8 7/8
Indy 159s
OJs 60mm, 78a
Reds
1/4'' risers I found lying around


If you're flipping your cruiser, you're skating your cruiser wrong.
If you have rules regarding your use of cruisers, you are doing skateboarding wrong.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on April 10, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
(https://24.media.tumblr.com/844cccbd988767ffc9394c9365b3191b/tumblr_mx92bzUIbF1rqp35uo1_500.jpg)
spring is here!!!!
Jessee Neptune 10.2x31.1
indy 159's
bones medium bushings
oj street razors
bones reds
pig rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: heritage on July 02, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
It's Summer so it's time to set up a new Beer Cruiser...

Girl Rick Howard Powerslide

(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll11/82brewers/howardcruiser1_zpsf33efb54.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tom on July 07, 2014, 01:21:22 PM
I'm not sure if cruiser is the right term for this
Rear End Rudy reissue with the original shape
44mm wheels
Now I have to find the right trucks for this and I can curb dance from noseslide to crook



(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii70/mikefork/Mobile%20Uploads/image-16.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on July 07, 2014, 01:23:59 PM
oh shit i got those wheels. looks like you got a sick ass setup there!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cold Pizza on July 07, 2014, 09:01:24 PM
I'm not sure if cruiser is the right term for this
Rear End Rudy reissue with the original shape
44mm wheels
Now I have to find the right trucks for this and I can curb dance from noseslide to crook



(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii70/mikefork/Mobile%20Uploads/image-16.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-independent-skateboard-trucks-with-wheels-plan-b-premium-52mm-/321450601865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad7f2ed89 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-independent-skateboard-trucks-with-wheels-plan-b-premium-52mm-/321450601865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad7f2ed89)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on July 08, 2014, 08:45:27 AM
So I've been having fun with weird shapes lately. Gonna set this bad boy up today.

(http://i57.tinypic.com/amw976.jpg)

Custom Brujaria Rocket cruiser 9"
Old Indy 149s (want 159s, but can't afford them)
OJs
Swiss
Dimebag Hardware

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pekkaaa on July 09, 2014, 03:59:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/zzZByG7.jpg?1)

9" Girl
Indy 149 /w indy risers
OJ 56mm keyframes
Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Nose Face on July 09, 2014, 09:04:27 AM
So I've been having fun with weird shapes lately. Gonna set this bad boy up today.

(http://i57.tinypic.com/amw976.jpg)

Custom Brujaria Rocket cruiser 9"
Old Indy 149s (want 159s, but can't afford them)
OJs
Swiss
Dimebag Hardware



I'm with that - wanna try this one next
(http://static.squarespace.com/static/5175e277e4b0e95e599a6aa7/51b54c62e4b070ccb319ac70/51b3d498e4b051b96ceb0796/1370739866556/Skate%20Reaper.jpg?format=500w)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on July 09, 2014, 05:43:04 PM


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I'm with that - wanna try this one next
(http://static.squarespace.com/static/5175e277e4b0e95e599a6aa7/51b54c62e4b070ccb319ac70/51b3d498e4b051b96ceb0796/1370739866556/Skate%20Reaper.jpg?format=500w)
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I ran a coffin board. Only did two and sold them out!
Looked like this: (http://i59.tinypic.com/8z02nb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tom on July 18, 2014, 08:59:57 PM
here's another one from the roster
neal hendrix new deal deck from 1991. the double kick was around for a couple years at the time, so the shape wasn't anything groundbreaking. i saw one of these go for $600 last year, but i like to skate mine. it even has those terrible turning gullwing street shadows. the ones with the plastic baseplate and axles that slip by pushing on them

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10419986_10152612170850559_5096378391297204631_n.jpg?oh=77d63eb0cb088679d1c66428f419ca8b&oe=543E270B&__gda__=1415057638_e36900658476a66634aca1c936ae69d1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Xen on July 19, 2014, 12:24:21 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cHeVY4BogSo/U8rEkO2MtRI/AAAAAAAAT-4/nAdWJAHydBU/s800/IMG_20140719_121111.jpg)

Middle board is used as my cruiser.

8.75" AH (WB is too small, you can tell just by comparing it to the 8.5" decks next to it)
ACE 66s
Indy 1/8" shock pads
60mm BONES ATFs
Zealous bearings
MOB
Bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pandarelated on July 19, 2014, 01:57:41 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cHeVY4BogSo/U8rEkO2MtRI/AAAAAAAAT-4/nAdWJAHydBU/s800/IMG_20140719_121111.jpg)

Middle board is used as my cruiser.

8.75" AH (WB is too small, you can tell just by comparing it to the 8.5" decks next to it)
ACE 66s
Indy 1/8" shock pads
60mm BONES ATFs
Zealous bearings
MOB
Bolts

what is the SMA board? and where did you get it?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Xen on July 20, 2014, 10:55:46 AM

what is the SMA board? and where did you get it?

It's and SMA 'Eight five' (can't really see it but that's written just under the back truck), setup with ACE 55s w/magnesium baseplates/Bones Meds/MOB/56.5mm Pi wheels/Black Panther 7s.

They're made in SoCal, I live in Santa Monica and the local shop near me carry them/tons of people around here use them (I love blocks away from a bowl/crete park where the team skates).

Tail is a bit tapered/narrow for my liking but I've moved up to 8.5" for street and swapped my Cardiel from bowl to street and needed a bowl board again (the SMA).

SMA on the Left: (tail is a bit pointy but other than that, it's very nice, plys are thin/board is light), AH Cardiel on the right.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EjuRnGd0fow/U8wHCy4eEHI/AAAAAAAAUNk/cLoZgATcURA/s800/IMG_20140720_111136.jpg)



 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pandarelated on July 20, 2014, 12:18:19 PM
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what is the SMA board? and where did you get it?
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It's and SMA 'Eight five' (can't really see it but that's written just under the back truck), setup with ACE 55s w/magnesium baseplates/Bones Meds/MOB/56.5mm Pi wheels/Black Panther 7s.

They're made in SoCal, I live in Santa Monica and the local shop near me carry them/tons of people around here use them (I love blocks away from a bowl/crete park where the team skates).

Tail is a bit tapered/narrow for my liking but I've moved up to 8.5" for street and swapped my Cardiel from bowl to street and needed a bowl board again (the SMA).

SMA on the Left: (tail is a bit pointy but other than that, it's very nice, plys are thin/board is light), AH Cardiel on the right.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EjuRnGd0fow/U8wHCy4eEHI/AAAAAAAAUNk/cLoZgATcURA/s800/IMG_20140720_111136.jpg)



 

looked it up. sick Skip is making boards. in his own shop again in SM..  but it looks like they are ONLY available in SM.
i emailed seeing about getting one. . im just gonna assume these are high quality.

http://smaskateboards.com/ (http://smaskateboards.com/)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Xen on July 20, 2014, 01:02:18 PM
When I found out about them I knew Id' ride'em. Hard to beat a local company in your city, especially when it's SMA. They're high quality for sure, tho they do carry a premium at the shops: $60 as they are all hand-made/stained and no two are a like.

If you are interested in getting one and they don't respond let me know and we can work something out. The shops usually have limited stock as they sell out VERY fast.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 063 FLIP on July 23, 2014, 04:13:04 PM
I've been thinking about getting a shaped board/cruiser for awhile now, finally shelled out the cash and got one today. Definitely worth it

Surprise mh1 deck (8.87)
3d cloud cruiser wheels (58mm)
bones reds
Independent stage 11 (149s)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v_XmfVj_Xh0/U9AzWLlX8dI/AAAAAAAAGcg/LL0kDzzULKQ/s640/20140723_153420.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oVnxEyo7Raw/U9A8we6fRaI/AAAAAAAAGc0/oeiP5EDSs-g/s640/20140723_185127.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on July 24, 2014, 11:43:40 AM
I've been thinking about getting a shaped board/cruiser for awhile now, finally shelled out the cash and got one today. Definitely worth it

Surprise mh1 deck (8.87)
3d cloud cruiser wheels (58mm)
bones reds
Independent stage 11 (149s)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v_XmfVj_Xh0/U9AzWLlX8dI/AAAAAAAAGcg/LL0kDzzULKQ/s640/20140723_153420.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oVnxEyo7Raw/U9A8we6fRaI/AAAAAAAAGc0/oeiP5EDSs-g/s640/20140723_185127.jpg)




looks so good! what do you think of those wheels?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 063 FLIP on July 24, 2014, 01:45:49 PM
Thanks man. I'm not an expert on cruiser wheels or anything but I'd say they are good- super smooth and quiet.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Xen on July 30, 2014, 02:21:58 PM
Just setup my new cruiser

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w36vvA_HWE0/U9lfifkTCqI/AAAAAAAAUbw/sEl0t-2TINQ/s800/20140730_140417.jpg)

9.5"x33.25"x15"WB Emergency Lucero OG Bars
11"x44" Cloud Ride! EZ Grip Perforated Course Griptape
60mm 95a OJ II Slimeball Elite Combos Wheels
Lucky Silver Shock Risers 1/8" (Indy shocks shown, I swapped them out)
ACE 66s
Bones Softs
Zealous Bearings
Indy 1" Allen bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: handsclapanin on July 31, 2014, 02:48:08 PM
G & S Fibreflex from the mid 70's.
Small Indies (126?). Remember when they came in those sizes? 126, 136, etc. Stage 7 maybe? Whatever the last version that still had the old mounting holes is.
Softies that my buddy gave me.
And that is one of my cats (Osita) on it.
This thing has been getting me around the neighborhood for at least 12 years now.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/Osita_zps1a6143f7.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Stanley Spadowski on July 31, 2014, 08:53:05 PM
Just setup my new cruiser

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w36vvA_HWE0/U9lfifkTCqI/AAAAAAAAUbw/sEl0t-2TINQ/s800/20140730_140417.jpg)

9.5"x33.25"x15"WB Emergency Lucero OG Bars
11"x44" Cloud Ride! EZ Grip Perforated Course Griptape
60mm 95a OJ II Slimeball Elite Combos Wheels
Lucky Silver Shock Risers 1/8" (Indy shocks shown, I swapped them out)
ACE 66s
Bones Softs
Zealous Bearings
This looks so sick! Great cruiser.
Indy 1" Allen bolts

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El_JayDude on August 08, 2014, 03:31:08 PM
Most of these are awesome, I think I'm going to set one up.  Going to get OJ Keyframes, just can't decide between what Welcome shape.  It's between the Banshee 86 and the Helm of Awe(sum).  Seriously might come down to the graphic, ha.  Anybody have experience with either shape?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fongstarr. on August 08, 2014, 03:35:03 PM
(http://www.dlxsf.com/hp/kr-wes-humpston%20-slider.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Avon on August 08, 2014, 11:13:43 PM
OJ keyframes have been great it just sucks you can't really power slide with them
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on August 18, 2014, 08:45:56 AM
Finally set me up a proper cruiser!

(http://i57.tinypic.com/e0lnvt.jpg)

Mike V. Barnyard shape
149s
OJs
Hard Luck

Its so fun. The shape is really goofy. Super short.
The wheels rule. One push takes you miles.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Exterminator on March 05, 2015, 03:40:16 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/QqtjIJAl.jpg)

10.75" Black Label Nevermind '06 reissue
Independent trucks 159
60mm x 86a Kryptonics Star*Trac
Lucky abec 3 bearings
Indy hardware and 1/4" risers
The Firm rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Randozzi on March 05, 2015, 06:32:38 PM
that looks damn fun!
nice one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on March 07, 2015, 01:22:56 PM
Set this one up for the homie. Brujaria Coffin Cruiser with Indy 149s and super soft longboard wheels, brah.

(http://i61.tinypic.com/zx8mrc.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dank scorpio on March 08, 2015, 11:18:57 AM
Just setup my new cruiser

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w36vvA_HWE0/U9lfifkTCqI/AAAAAAAAUbw/sEl0t-2TINQ/s800/20140730_140417.jpg)

9.5"x33.25"x15"WB Emergency Lucero OG Bars
11"x44" Cloud Ride! EZ Grip Perforated Course Griptape
60mm 95a OJ II Slimeball Elite Combos Wheels
Lucky Silver Shock Risers 1/8" (Indy shocks shown, I swapped them out)
ACE 66s
Bones Softs
Zealous Bearings
Indy 1" Allen bolts


Sick! When you make cut designs in the grip tape like that, do you cut the grip and then apply it or do you apply it and run an exacto knife over the deck itself?  I've always been intrigued by these sick cut designs on people's grip but never really understood the proper way to do it
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: wallieD on March 08, 2015, 11:44:59 AM
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Just setup my new cruiser

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w36vvA_HWE0/U9lfifkTCqI/AAAAAAAAUbw/sEl0t-2TINQ/s800/20140730_140417.jpg)

9.5"x33.25"x15"WB Emergency Lucero OG Bars
11"x44" Cloud Ride! EZ Grip Perforated Course Griptape
60mm 95a OJ II Slimeball Elite Combos Wheels
Lucky Silver Shock Risers 1/8" (Indy shocks shown, I swapped them out)
ACE 66s
Bones Softs
Zealous Bearings
Indy 1" Allen bolts

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Sick! When you make cut designs in the grip tape like that, do you cut the grip and then apply it or do you apply it and run an exacto knife over the deck itself?  I've always been intrigued by these sick cut designs on people's grip but never really understood the proper way to do it
just cut the grip in two pieces and make a little gap
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 4wheels on March 08, 2015, 03:29:27 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/sAAg47C.jpg?1)
haha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ham Sandwiches on March 08, 2015, 08:21:56 PM
Can someone tell me what the shape of Spitfire's Soft D's are?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dillanharp on March 08, 2015, 08:48:03 PM
Can someone tell me what the shape of Spitfire's Soft D's are?
I think they're classics. If not, big heads, but not like a conical or a full if that's what you're wondering.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on March 10, 2015, 01:08:51 PM
Peaced out the the Mike V shape by doing lipslides on a curb. Bummer cause it was a rad board, cool, cause this is the first board I've broken in like 15 years.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/29p5f1y.jpg)



So this here Jason Adams shape will be the new liquor store rig.
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/i6fn7a.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ham Sandwiches on May 13, 2015, 07:49:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/bLkGy49l.jpg)

Finally got around to setting this puppy up. Spent the last few months slowing piecing everything together, with the trucks arriving in the mail yesterday. Dyed the wheels too because why not.

Krooked Let's Skate Dude 8.38 x 32.12
Independent Stage 11 Polished 149mm
Spitfire Soft D's 92a 56mm
Bones Reds
Bones Medium Bushings
Independent Shock Pads 1/8"
Powell Peralta Rib Bones
Mob Grip w/ some Leon Karssen flair.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BMCsteve on May 13, 2015, 08:07:48 PM
That shape looks really fun.  great choice on all the parts too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on May 14, 2015, 06:47:44 AM
what do those wheels feel like? if i ever replace my 80hds, i think i want to try the 92s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Stanley Spadowski on May 14, 2015, 11:17:48 AM
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2d7aret.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The Exterminator on June 11, 2015, 09:04:38 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/EL9auV0l.jpg)

Creature 7.5"
Ace 22s
Vision Blurr 60mm x 85a
Indy hardware
Random mix of shit bearings
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on June 11, 2015, 09:08:55 AM
I went through so many of those brew killer boards over the years, loved 'em
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jordick on June 12, 2015, 02:12:40 PM
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2d7aret.jpg)

Damn, I'm super jealous of this. So cool.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dengles on June 22, 2015, 09:17:30 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SQEBg9Jl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZdWdeG6l.jpg)ut I

I had this Creature board lying around untouched since last summer so I decided to throw this together.

I need new bearings for it because the one's I managed to scrounge up were pretty dead, I also want to get some softer/larger wheels for it.  I had a set of clay wheels my dad had from his childhood that I wanted to put on it but I decided against that. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mevs on June 23, 2015, 05:53:46 AM
My new baby. Flip P2 David Gonzales, Diamond Ace 33's, 54mm OJ Keyframes (87A), Pig Rails, Indy mounting hardware and generic ceramic bearings. So much fun!  ;D

(http://i62.tinypic.com/dm3bf7.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/1zow1hz.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/709p21.jpg)

(http://i58.tinypic.com/iva9li.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on June 24, 2015, 03:24:07 AM
My new baby. Flip P2 David Gonzales, Diamond Ace 33's, 54mm OJ Keyframes (82A), Pig Rails, Indy mounting hardware and generic ceramic bearings. So much fun!  ;D


You can't link directly from dropbox, try tinypic.com man, I wanna see this setup!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shark tits on June 24, 2015, 03:58:17 AM
i chopped it and wrote 'dead on the inside' before leaving it w/ jim and dan. he drew the rest of it, i'm waiting for him to bring it back from lil Rhody.
Shark Tits x Jim And Dan Cruiser Collaboration (gripside) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb6ZCGIO9JY&ab_channel=DallasSallad#)
i'm a dummy so i will prolly skate it and ruin the undercarriage but it looks nice right now.
Shark Tits x Jim And Dan Cruiser Collaboration (bottomside) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUJqRDuvhcw&ab_channel=DallasSallad#)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mevs on June 25, 2015, 05:32:15 AM
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My new baby. Flip P2 David Gonzales, Diamond Ace 33's, 54mm OJ Keyframes (82A), Pig Rails, Indy mounting hardware and generic ceramic bearings. So much fun!  ;D

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You can't link directly from dropbox, try tinypic.com man, I wanna see this setup!

Fixed, thanks for the heads up  8)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on June 25, 2015, 08:47:13 AM
Peaced out the the Mike V shape by doing lipslides on a curb. Bummer cause it was a rad board, cool, cause this is the first board I've broken in like 15 years.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/29p5f1y.jpg)
It's a sign, Mike V shapes are no good.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on June 26, 2015, 10:32:28 AM
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My new baby. Flip P2 David Gonzales, Diamond Ace 33's, 54mm OJ Keyframes (82A), Pig Rails, Indy mounting hardware and generic ceramic bearings. So much fun!  ;D

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You can't link directly from dropbox, try tinypic.com man, I wanna see this setup!
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Fixed, thanks for the heads up  8)

No problem, that setup looks fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Second Division on June 27, 2015, 10:55:59 PM
Currently trying to decide between spitfire 80hds and oj keyframesfor my new cruiser... thoughts between the two? I live on top of a hill and typically do some powersliding, so trying to figure out what would be best with that in mind
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB on June 28, 2015, 05:09:49 AM
Currently trying to decide between spitfire 80hds and oj keyframesfor my new cruiser... thoughts between the two? I live on top of a hill and typically do some powersliding, so trying to figure out what would be best with that in mind

Check my last post in the wheels thread. It will tell you everything you need to know about 80hds.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 2thick on June 28, 2015, 12:28:41 PM
Peaced out the the Mike V shape by doing lipslides on a curb. Bummer cause it was a rad board, cool, cause this is the first board I've broken in like 15 years.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/29p5f1y.jpg)



So this here Jason Adams shape will be the new liquor store rig.
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/i6fn7a.jpg)
how do the classics skate? Seriously considering them for my next kicks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on June 28, 2015, 06:51:03 PM
Super good man. Much better than you'd think.
The flick is a little weird at first, its way grippy but once broken in they skate like a charm. The insole is also way thicker than you'd think. Much comfier than Vans, for example. Only downside to them is they're expensive. But I feel that they're worth it overall.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on June 29, 2015, 09:12:44 AM
Thought you guys might get a kick out of this one:

The Bosch Bomber, old Jeremy Klein shape

(http://i62.tinypic.com/5ecy2h.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jordick on July 08, 2015, 07:45:30 AM
Here's a picture of my cruiser I just got a week ago, in front of the fountain in the reforma in Mexico City. Got pretty lost and I was skating around the city for a couple hours and I'm glad I had this. It would suck if I just had my setup with tiny ass lil hard spitfires.
The setup:
Tired 8.75 golf board
Thunder 149 II raw trucks
OJ Hot Juice wheels 60mm (wish the shop had non-mismatched sets.)
Spitfire Classics bearings (not completely sure, they might be burners. Whichever ones have blue shields.)
Shorty's plain bolts
Two soft 1/8 riser pads per truck (sector 9 I think :/ )
https://instagram.com/p/42JGK9npLm/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Witcheshit on July 09, 2015, 08:20:18 PM
No photos because my point and shoot digital camera is broken  :'(

Homer Simpson x Santa Cruz Board
Ace 55
Kryptos (not the standard cruiser wheel, more like a Spitfire 80HD)
Random Bearings
Black Gold Grip
Mismatched hardware
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on July 10, 2015, 07:52:18 AM
OJ Hot Juice wheels 60mm (wish the shop had non-mismatched sets.)

I rarely like em, but they look great on your board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on July 10, 2015, 10:11:56 AM
Coming into this thread makes me realize I need to set up my cruiser. I've had the board for about a year now. Haha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Xen on July 13, 2015, 09:22:59 AM
The new daily commuter:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UrGGzfAToKo/VaPkuSRIU3I/AAAAAAAAbFQ/_g9qwx0Ljys/s800-Ic42/IMAG0054.jpg)

Welcome Miller w/mob m-80
ACE 55s w/88a indy aftermarket bushings and magnesium plates
60mm Bones ATFs / Andale 7s
1/8" indy shock pads
1" Indy bolts

You can just barely see the edges of the wheels due to how much the board tapers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Witcheshit on August 23, 2015, 11:17:44 PM
creation dave caddo cruiser - hand me down (was pre-gripped!)
krooked orange krusher wheels
unknown bearings
roughneck hardware 1"
reynolds hollow 149's

no photos b/c my point and shoot is gost  :-[
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Clang on August 24, 2015, 06:57:42 AM
Custom shape and graphic
old set of independent koston hollows 139 with bones medium bushings
spitfire 80 hd's with independent abec 7 bearings
diamond hardware
https://instagram.com/p/1YLAFQIYPS/?taken-by=callum__lang

I would post the photo here but it's too large to upload
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on August 24, 2015, 08:30:26 AM
Custom shape and graphic
old set of independent koston hollows 139 with bones medium bushings
spitfire 80 hd's with independent abec 7 bearings
diamond hardware
https://instagram.com/p/1YLAFQIYPS/?taken-by=callum__lang

I would post the photo here but it's too large to upload
oh shit that's dope how wide and where'd you get the wood from? i was looking at some green spitfires, but alas i already own a green pair of wheels and will not be owning another set of non white wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Clang on August 27, 2015, 07:20:57 AM
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Custom shape and graphic
old set of independent koston hollows 139 with bones medium bushings
spitfire 80 hd's with independent abec 7 bearings
diamond hardware
https://instagram.com/p/1YLAFQIYPS/?taken-by=callum__lang

I would post the photo here but it's too large to upload
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oh shit that's dope how wide and where'd you get the wood from? i was looking at some green spitfires, but alas i already own a green pair of wheels and will not be owning another set of non white wheels.
I made it at a consproject in toronto. I think it is just like the create a skate wood. the concave and wheelbase and stuff was already pre-cut out so it was just the shape, graphic, and grip that I really did. The wheels were from an old cruiser I had. They are the 80hd's and I bought them off so-cal in like 2012. Nice wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on August 28, 2015, 06:45:32 PM
Any of you guys try the OJ Mini Hot Juice wheels?

Found an old blood wizard cruiser in a closet and was gonna set it up with some old 109s i have laying around, hoping the OJ's would cut down on the magic carpet effect

(http://assets.brickharbor.com/vendor/BOW/zoom/WIZARDSTAFF-MULZOOM4.JPG)
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Post by: N.L. on August 28, 2015, 07:55:21 PM
I had bad luck with them. I put 55mm Hot Juice on my kid's cruiser and they are fine for her but I like to carve around and really dig them in... Anyway, they crack and split pretty easily. I'd recommend the Ricta clouds or another regular shaped wheel. The 86as are really nice.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 360 frip on August 29, 2015, 10:29:21 PM
Any of you guys try the OJ Mini Hot Juice wheels?

Found an old blood wizard cruiser in a closet and was gonna set it up with some old 109s i have laying around, hoping the OJ's would cut down on the magic carpet effect

(http://assets.brickharbor.com/vendor/BOW/zoom/WIZARDSTAFF-MULZOOM4.JPG)

Yeah, are they the 56mm clear orange ones which have straight edges (70's style)? If so, I would not buy them, I had a set but the urethane was crappy nearly all of the wheels cracked/split around the edges. Chunks broke off.

The keyframe wheels are way better. Smoother and with more bounce to them.

The little doodies round orange like wheels look fun...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on August 30, 2015, 12:03:41 AM
"Magic Carpet" that's a good one Paco Supreme
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 360 frip on August 31, 2015, 06:23:51 AM
The new daily commuter:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UrGGzfAToKo/VaPkuSRIU3I/AAAAAAAAbFQ/_g9qwx0Ljys/s800-Ic42/IMAG0054.jpg)

Welcome Miller w/mob m-80
ACE 55s w/88a indy aftermarket bushings and magnesium plates
60mm Bones ATFs / Andale 7s
1/8" indy shock pads
1" Indy bolts

You can just barely see the edges of the wheels due to how much the board tapers.

That looks really nice. Are you rocking soft wheels? They look small.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BMCsteve on September 03, 2015, 09:34:39 PM
In Santa Cruz for the holiday weekend.  Gonna spend some time getting weird on this thing

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/steveboston/IMG_20150903_174314_zpsruypaznv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steveboston/media/IMG_20150903_174314_zpsruypaznv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Glue Reed on September 04, 2015, 04:53:37 PM
My new baby. Flip P2 David Gonzales, Diamond Ace 33's, 54mm OJ Keyframes (87A), Pig Rails, Indy mounting hardware and generic ceramic bearings. So much fun!  ;D

(http://i62.tinypic.com/dm3bf7.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/1zow1hz.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/709p21.jpg)

(http://i58.tinypic.com/iva9li.jpg)


this has probably been asked in this thread somewhere but how are those OJ Keyframes?  I want something faster than the spitfire 80's but still soft enough to cruise down the cratered street I live on.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ticallion Stallion on September 04, 2015, 05:08:36 PM
this has probably been asked in this thread somewhere but how are those OJ Keyframes?  I want something faster than the spitfire 80's but still soft enough to cruise down the cratered street I live on.
They're  pretty good smooth over cracks and rough asphalt, worth a try.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dillanharp on September 04, 2015, 07:12:19 PM
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this has probably been asked in this thread somewhere but how are those OJ Keyframes?  I want something faster than the spitfire 80's but still soft enough to cruise down the cratered street I live on.
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They're  pretty good smooth over cracks and rough asphalt, worth a try.
Your 80HD's are slow? Mine are super fast! The keyframes are the same, soft wheel. There might be a duro difference but I can't tell. Try Soft D's, like 92s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Glue Reed on September 04, 2015, 09:08:01 PM
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this has probably been asked in this thread somewhere but how are those OJ Keyframes?  I want something faster than the spitfire 80's but still soft enough to cruise down the cratered street I live on.
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They're  pretty good smooth over cracks and rough asphalt, worth a try.
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Your 80HD's are slow? Mine are super fast! The keyframes are the same, soft wheel. There might be a duro difference but I can't tell. Try Soft D's, like 92s.

eh not exactly slow, that wasn't the right word... i'm not sure what it is but it's almost like they're too smooth?  I was riding Powell Bombers for awhile and those felt great, just don't get smaller than 60.. and i have this neurotic thing about wanting my cruiser to be as close to my regular board as possible. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on September 05, 2015, 07:43:55 AM
Its go fast night

(http://i.imgur.com/PHhzyBll.png)

Brujaria Coffin 8.75, Indy 159s, OJIII and Swiss make for one fun skateboard.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 05, 2015, 04:50:09 PM
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The new daily commuter:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UrGGzfAToKo/VaPkuSRIU3I/AAAAAAAAbFQ/_g9qwx0Ljys/s800-Ic42/IMAG0054.jpg)

Welcome Miller w/mob m-80
ACE 55s w/88a indy aftermarket bushings and magnesium plates
60mm Bones ATFs / Andale 7s
1/8" indy shock pads
1" Indy bolts

You can just barely see the edges of the wheels due to how much the board tapers.
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That looks really nice. Are you rocking soft wheels? They look small.
Curious to try the ATF's, if there anything like the old DTF's(I think they just might have changed the name of the formula?), they are great comprise between hard and soft, both smooth and pretty easily slid
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yapple dapple on September 14, 2015, 06:46:20 PM
Just put this together.

JK Industries/Jeremy Klein 8.55x32.25
Venture 5.8 Lights
Bronson bearings
OJ Keyframe 58mm 87a
Shorty's Allen 1''
Lucky risers 1/8
MOB

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BMCsteve on September 15, 2015, 07:15:23 AM
^Nice!  That 8.55 shape from JK looks awesome
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on September 15, 2015, 03:05:22 PM
Slapped together a cruiser over the weekend

Cliche x Gonz fibreglass cruiser with indy 109s and i found some OJ mini hot juice for cheap
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 17, 2015, 05:40:43 PM
https://instagram.com/p/7qNZIDI-W9/?taken-by=roarrnstuff

I wanted to try something shaped differently.
Powell Peralta Steve board (Not Sure on the size)
Independent 149
Bones Super Reds
Bones Classic 92a 64mm
Mob Grip
Shorty's 1" hardware

(I really need risers)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rusty_Berrings on September 18, 2015, 05:01:06 AM
https://instagram.com/p/7qNZIDI-W9/?taken-by=roarrnstuff

I wanted to try something shaped differently.
Powell Peralta Steve board (Not Sure on the size)
Independent 149
Bones Super Reds
Bones Classic 92a 64mm
Mob Grip
Shorty's 1" hardware

(I really need risers)
well. 149's are 8.5 wide so just guess the boards about that since ou're not sure.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on September 18, 2015, 05:09:30 AM
Looks like it's this one http://powell-peralta.com/powell-peralta-caballero-street-silver-deck-9-625-x-29-75-7795 (http://powell-peralta.com/powell-peralta-caballero-street-silver-deck-9-625-x-29-75-7795)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 18, 2015, 12:17:24 PM
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https://instagram.com/p/7qNZIDI-W9/?taken-by=roarrnstuff

I wanted to try something shaped differently.
Powell Peralta Steve board (Not Sure on the size)
Independent 149
Bones Super Reds
Bones Classic 92a 64mm
Mob Grip
Shorty's 1" hardware

(I really need risers)
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well. 149's are 8.5 wide so just guess the boards about that since ou're not sure.
It tapers and I felt 159 fit a little too big. Thank you
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Buck Bundy on October 08, 2015, 06:14:59 PM
JK Industries Black Eye, graphics by Lance Mountain
8.55x32.5
Indys with Bones bushings. 
Free OJ's and Reds from a buddy.
So much fun to haul ass around on this bad boy!

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/Bread840/A5551B02-890E-4951-A5DB-B2F0E08B961F.jpg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Bread840/media/A5551B02-890E-4951-A5DB-B2F0E08B961F.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on October 08, 2015, 07:59:10 PM
Anyone try kryptonics? my ojs might need replacing
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Thefattony on October 09, 2015, 07:38:18 AM
Anyone try kryptonics? my ojs might need replacing

I rode a set of the Blue 55mm Kryptonics for almost 10 months, they are the best cruiser wheel I have tried to date, super solid wheel, wore evenly, the fastest soft wheel ever, and very smooth on any surface even the worst roads. Only reason I took them off was because I chunked one doing a slappy on a curb and tore up the inner lip of the wheel. Will be buying a few more sets for sure, may even take it up to the Red Formula, I'd say avoid the green unless you have really awful roads to deal with, the biggest problem with the Green Kryptos & OJ Mini Hot juice is that 78A is just to soft, that's a lot of what leads to them ripping and cracking so quickly
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on October 09, 2015, 05:00:00 PM
Thanks, didn't even realise the colour indicated a softness level, found some for cheap so I might scoop them up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Brandon on October 27, 2015, 02:00:21 PM
haven't had a proper cruiser in a long time, so i'm pretty excited to skate this.

5boro 8.5
indy 169s...i think? not sure of width.
58mm OJ keyframe plain janes
bones swiss
some risers

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5812/22538193771_7418618a3b_z.jpg)
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Post by: BMCsteve on October 27, 2015, 03:56:53 PM
^ Nice one!  Still one of my favorite series in the last 5+ years.

I don't really skate it as a cruiser but I just swapped out my street axe with this new street plant 8.875

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/steveboston/IMG_20151023_141138_zpsfusurtpd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steveboston/media/IMG_20151023_141138_zpsfusurtpd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bluntstofakie on January 24, 2016, 06:56:00 PM
Can't believe this thread died. I don't really have a cruiser right now so this will have to do.

(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/bluntstofakie/7a771d8c-9c7f-4c00-96a2-3a438297044f_zpsxk6itg5n.jpg) (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/bluntstofakie/media/7a771d8c-9c7f-4c00-96a2-3a438297044f_zpsxk6itg5n.jpg.html)

Lance Mountain future primitive
Thunder 169's? with bones soft bushings
Vision shredder wheels
reds
unknown rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on January 24, 2016, 07:38:15 PM
Nice Southsea sticker, skater there a lot :)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TwisT on January 26, 2016, 01:40:06 PM
(https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xtp1/t51.2885-15/e35/12357600_1077346495617969_1985370777_n.jpg)

I picked this up on black friday for under 50$ and I dont ride it at all
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on January 27, 2016, 12:23:23 AM
both of those look hella fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZEBRA on January 27, 2016, 03:09:09 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BA-1N_Onu_jnbjA37mets5WMqWGY3rKE_KM-oE0/?taken-by=thewhipkey (https://www.instagram.com/p/BA-1N_Onu_jnbjA37mets5WMqWGY3rKE_KM-oE0/?taken-by=thewhipkey)

Don't know how to get the picture over. Tried the insert image button, but no luck. So, if you want to see my set-up for whatever reason, click the link.

Welcome Chris Miller 8.5
Indy Hollows
Bones Reds
Spitfire Speedies 56mm
Mob Grip
Indy Allen key hardware (painted red with Rustoleum)
Doom Sayer Club Red Curb rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sports on January 27, 2016, 03:42:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZFjMWnb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7ittmZ0.jpg)

new cruiser whip.
TU GSD 9in, the shape is awesome
Thunder hi's
Ricta Clouds 78a 57mm, not the fastest but not super sluggish either
reds
shitty risers n hardware and a half assed grip job
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on February 02, 2016, 06:26:23 PM
Considering on getting this bad boy.
http://www.nhsfunfactory.com/item/11113663/flip/9.0in-x-32.5in-mountain-vato-skull-black-fade-pro-p2-deck (http://www.nhsfunfactory.com/item/11113663/flip/9.0in-x-32.5in-mountain-vato-skull-black-fade-pro-p2-deck)
 Does anyone have a recommendation for truck size? I'm stuck between Indy 159 or 169 and Ace 66 or 55
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Koji-Wu on February 03, 2016, 11:06:28 AM
It would depend on what wheels you are running but I wouldn't go bigger than 159's due to the taper on the board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Koji-Wu on February 03, 2016, 11:09:35 AM
Can't believe this thread died. I don't really have a cruiser right now so this will have to do.

(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/bluntstofakie/7a771d8c-9c7f-4c00-96a2-3a438297044f_zpsxk6itg5n.jpg) (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/bluntstofakie/media/7a771d8c-9c7f-4c00-96a2-3a438297044f_zpsxk6itg5n.jpg.html)

Lance Mountain future primitive
Thunder 169's? with bones soft bushings
Vision shredder wheels
reds
unknown rails

OG mountain future primitive in relatively good condition will be worth a decent amount of money if you want to part with it rather than skate it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on February 03, 2016, 12:23:38 PM
Quote from: Koji-Wu  link=topic=38836.msg2444256#msg2444256 date=1454526388
It would depend on what wheels you are running but I wouldn't go bigger than 159's due to the taper on the board.
Gonna slap on 159's and mess with regular wheels. Maybe Spitfire 80HDs
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bluntstofakie on February 03, 2016, 05:25:42 PM
Quote from: Koji-Wu  link=topic=38836.msg2444257#msg2444257 date=1454526575
OG mountain future primitive in relatively good condition will be worth a decent amount of money if you want to part with it rather than skate it.
Ya I will most likely go that route. Would you suggest leaving it complete or trying to sell just the deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: noileum on February 04, 2016, 05:48:25 AM
haven't skated nearly enough over the last few months - so with the hopes that I might just have a cruise about a bit more exploring the new city where I'm working I've set this up

1939 board, Ace 55's, Kryptonic 91a, random offcuts of grip left in my bits box

(http://i.share.pho.to/9436bf42_l.jpeg)

got a nice stubby nose, and having just had a quick push around the block I think it's going to be fun as fuck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hefe43 on February 10, 2016, 11:50:06 PM
haven't skated nearly enough over the last few months - so with the hopes that I might just have a cruise about a bit more exploring the new city where I'm working I've set this up

1939 board, Ace 55's, Kryptonic 91a, random offcuts of grip left in my bits box

(http://i.share.pho.to/9436bf42_l.jpeg)

got a nice stubby nose, and having just had a quick push around the block I think it's going to be fun as fuck
I love this board and the grip/sticker job. My OCD wouldn't let me actually run it like that but it looks fun.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r635/thedeficientone/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsj5todnmm.jpeg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/thedeficientone/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsj5todnmm.jpeg.html)
Indy standards 109s,129s,139s
I've always rode spitfires growing up and I even have a spitfire tattoo but I dig bones ATFs on a smaller cruiser/liquor store board. They feel so good but STFs/SPFs I can not ride. I tried riding regular bones but they're not for me F4s and the classic formula spits are my shit. I session those little cruisers with the small ATFs every once and awhile but the DT, Z-Flex, and PP `Bones’ deck are mostly for skating to my car when I have to go to work or when I get home from work at 3am and don't want to be a dick to everyone sleeping. Hard wheels make so much noise at 3am. On a side note FUCK MY HOA! I have to park outside the complex and sometimes it's a bitch to find parking and I live way in the back corner so it's a mission

I got two long skateboards that I like to bomb hills with but I barely ride them. My homies that don't skate LOVE them. "Can I ride your longboard, bro?" Or "I'm going to the beach can I get that longboard?" I'm usually working but I know they're out mongo footing around Venice or Hermosa that day. AntiHero 34in and Zip Ziiiiiiiiiiiinger aren't longboards right? They're just long skateboards made by two awesome skateboard companies. Lots of longboarders in L.A. Don't want to get lumped in with them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on March 09, 2016, 06:37:34 AM
I made a handful of Ingres shovelnose cruisers.

(http://i.imgur.com/uEkU9bLl.jpg)

Fun shape. Street tail, square nose. Its wide too, I think 8.6 or thereabouts. USA made!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on March 09, 2016, 09:44:29 AM
I'm skating an old Surprise square tail board as my cruiser and this might seem super nitpicky and odd, but do any of you think that your pop on a square tail board is different than your pop on a popsicle board?  I feel like I don't get as satisfying of a sound when skating my cruiser and it takes more effort to pop as high as I normally do, almost like the force is spread out over a larger area?  I don't know if it's the board or if it's because I'm skating super soft wheels, maybe the board is a little heavier, it's all in my head, or what.  It's not a big deal but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ill_Murray on March 09, 2016, 09:53:01 AM
I'm skating an old Surprise square tail board as my cruiser and this might seem super nitpicky and odd, but do any of you think that your pop on a square tail board is different than your pop on a popsicle board?  I feel like I don't get as satisfying of a sound when skating my cruiser and it takes more effort to pop as high as I normally do, almost like the force is spread out over a larger area?  I don't know if it's the board or if it's because I'm skating super soft wheels, maybe the board is a little heavier, it's all in my head, or what.  It's not a big deal but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this.

This
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Java_the_cup on March 09, 2016, 10:22:38 AM
Already posted this in the setup thread, but for the sake of keeping this thread alive...
 
Surprise 9"
Powell 57mm park formula
Bones Reds
Old Krux

(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/AdamRoberts92/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskyuibbhp.png) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/AdamRoberts92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskyuibbhp.png.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on March 09, 2016, 12:17:38 PM
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I'm skating an old Surprise square tail board as my cruiser and this might seem super nitpicky and odd, but do any of you think that your pop on a square tail board is different than your pop on a popsicle board?  I feel like I don't get as satisfying of a sound when skating my cruiser and it takes more effort to pop as high as I normally do, almost like the force is spread out over a larger area?  I don't know if it's the board or if it's because I'm skating super soft wheels, maybe the board is a little heavier, it's all in my head, or what.  It's not a big deal but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this.
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This

I figured it was this but also wasn't sure if I was just being neurotic.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on March 12, 2016, 07:08:41 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/t553c0.jpg)
My kids on the left and mine.

Diieta / Krux 4.0s / Paradise 56mm 78a                  Deck crafters/ 149s / Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a
She hasn't used it much, as you can tell                  Was using this as my regular board but needed a new cruiser and it fit the bill.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on March 19, 2016, 11:35:34 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/t553c0.jpg)
My kids on the left and mine.

Diieta / Krux 4.0s / Paradise 56mm 78a                  Deck crafters/ 149s / Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a
She hasn't used it much, as you can tell                  Was using this as my regular board but needed a new cruiser and it fit the bill.

^^Damn what a coincidence, bought and set this cruiser up yesterday, and in the latest post here I see the same board.
Dieta x Red Clouds Collective 8.5
Ace 44s
Powell Bomber 3 64mm 85a (these slide pretty well without too much effort, super unexpected)
Independent Black bearings.

(http://s10.postimg.org/5vp5brnzd/IMG_20160319_231808.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on March 21, 2016, 11:52:45 AM
Nice. its a great little shape. Dieta are good dudes to support also.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: m477 on March 22, 2016, 10:40:14 PM
Rad N.L. Here's our father/son cruisers. My kid kinda commandeered the scumco so I got a new one to keep up with him


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/44145434-3E9D-40C2-8FF6-F464B6BB7810_zpsad4q68sv.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/752193A5-E726-4577-BEAE-4CB61C90E79A_zpslku70ojz.jpg)

Scumco 8.7 x 32
Theeve  v1 TIAX 5.25, old and ground to the axle
5/16 risers
60mm OJ 78a
Bronson bearings

Skaterbuilt conekiller 9 x 32.5
Independent 159 with 1/8 risers
66mm gravity burners 77a (longboard wheels, gasp!)
Swiss super 6

Stoked on the skaterbuilt deck, it's like nothing I've ever ridden. Pointy nose, wheel wells, deep concave and Formica slick bottom. It's a slalom board with adjustable 17-23" wheelbase, I have it at 17, you can see the other mounting holes.  The wheels are massive! Even more plush and grippy than the OJs. Both setups are insanely fast and fun, the scumco with small theeves turn fast and twitchy while the skaterbuilt with 159s turn wide and swoopy.

On a side note, I'm impressed with the Bronson bearings. My son rides through every puddle he comes across (the board is more like an aquatic vehicle) and the bearings are still fast, smooth and quiet. I still cringe after every puddle though (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/Smilies/lol.gif)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Clang on June 24, 2016, 07:28:55 PM
Rad N.L. Here's our father/son cruisers. My kid kinda commandeered the scumco so I got a new one to keep up with him


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/44145434-3E9D-40C2-8FF6-F464B6BB7810_zpsad4q68sv.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/752193A5-E726-4577-BEAE-4CB61C90E79A_zpslku70ojz.jpg)

Scumco 8.7 x 32
Theeve  v1 TIAX 5.25, old and ground to the axle
5/16 risers
60mm OJ 78a
Bronson bearings

Skaterbuilt conekiller 9 x 32.5
Independent 159 with 1/8 risers
66mm gravity burners 77a (longboard wheels, gasp!)
Swiss super 6

Stoked on the skaterbuilt deck, it's like nothing I've ever ridden. Pointy nose, wheel wells, deep concave and Formica slick bottom. It's a slalom board with adjustable 17-23" wheelbase, I have it at 17, you can see the other mounting holes.  The wheels are massive! Even more plush and grippy than the OJs. Both setups are insanely fast and fun, the scumco with small theeves turn fast and twitchy while the skaterbuilt with 159s turn wide and swoopy.

On a side note, I'm impressed with the Bronson bearings. My son rides through every puddle he comes across (the board is more like an aquatic vehicle) and the bearings are still fast, smooth and quiet. I still cringe after every puddle though (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/Smilies/lol.gif)

That scumco shape looks really nice
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on June 28, 2016, 05:39:27 PM
Friend gifted me this and I'm not sure if I should use it or actually use it. It's pretty cool but the wheelbite is pretty gnarly
(http://i.imgur.com/1VWMgN7.jpg?2)
In case the linked image doesn't work here's my instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHN9R_RhG99/?taken-by=gnartothewall (https://www.instagram.com/p/BHN9R_RhG99/?taken-by=gnartothewall)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jordick on June 28, 2016, 06:18:10 PM
Friend gifted me this and I'm not sure if I should use it or actually use it. It's pretty cool but the wheelbite is pretty gnarly
(http://i.imgur.com/1VWMgN7.jpg?2)
In case the linked image doesn't work here's my instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHN9R_RhG99/?taken-by=gnartothewall (https://www.instagram.com/p/BHN9R_RhG99/?taken-by=gnartothewall)
It's gonna get so dirty, so fast
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: j....soy..... on June 28, 2016, 09:50:57 PM
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I'm skating an old Surprise square tail board as my cruiser and this might seem super nitpicky and odd, but do any of you think that your pop on a square tail board is different than your pop on a popsicle board?  I feel like I don't get as satisfying of a sound when skating my cruiser and it takes more effort to pop as high as I normally do, almost like the force is spread out over a larger area?  I don't know if it's the board or if it's because I'm skating super soft wheels, maybe the board is a little heavier, it's all in my head, or what.  It's not a big deal but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this.
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This
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I figured it was this but also wasn't sure if I was just being neurotic.

You're also right about soft wheels....it's a bit mental but ultimately your ollies feel like crap w soft wheels...that said....I had a square tail...risers...97's and that board I could Ollie high cause it was just more beefy.....you could huck yourself.....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sanka Coffie on June 28, 2016, 10:28:14 PM
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/12628139_1740627499500460_397099152_n.jpg)
Mine.

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/12797774_445426422334444_981240122_n.jpg)
and the missus
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Andrefosho on June 29, 2016, 04:25:21 AM
Anyone tried to modify a normal deck with a ripsaw to build a cruiser? How did it go? I'm interested to see your experience.
I have access to tools, and getting a standard deck will be cheaper than buying cruiser shape, plus adding the challenge and joys of DIY.

Anyway, here's my current cruise setup. It's a soviet plywood deck with a rubber pad on tail. I had to drill new holes to accommodate for Indys. Doing ollies on this is a challenge, therefore looking for a replacement.

(http://i.imgur.com/MiUuj8H.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/Jni9Wlq.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bensquirts on June 29, 2016, 06:55:09 AM
Really cool cruisers in here. Tried skating this one, but it was a bit too wide for my taste. Now it's my beer run board.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/qz0o46.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: j....soy..... on July 05, 2016, 06:39:39 PM
Stoked Watson @ Ninetimes had the Natas.  Originally wanted it as a wall hanger, but had a set of 159's that I wasn't skating much and realized yeah..I might have to explain it too often, so set up the Natas. 

Natas
Indy 159's, old like 15 years old at least
generic abec 5's
risers
rails: wasn't going to but I liked the graphic
Bones: DTF's 58's, super stoked I still have em.

Sets up nice...I had the original one so it was hard to pass up. 

Zip Zinger
Destructo's
Reds
Bones: 91a, 54's experimental formula, GP was good enough to send me a set after I gave them some feedback. 

I'm not sure what I was thinking before, I had big ATF's on...risers....it was sketchy, this works way better.  I'm going to trade out the destructos, I'll look on craigslst for a more slap friendly name brand, lots worthless narrow trucks out there. 

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7364/27972319622_b130ca4baa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBPs5N)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JBPs5N) by jefchoy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/35660021@N07/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on July 07, 2016, 06:02:04 AM
Had all the parts so I set this up a few weeks back
The shape totally sucks but it's fun for dorking around

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1X3dgMEloy4/V35PWm8gOeI/AAAAAAAAIiQ/KED975s6AIsmBVMVJFz7iYNzFGU48MemwCCo/s800/5f83d3fc-1c78-4360-b53e-1aea7cac1082.jpg)

Indy 139
bones reds
rib bones
soft d's
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Andrefosho on July 08, 2016, 10:31:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/NJ3YMfy.jpg?1)
Habitat 8.25
Thunder 151
Sweet 56 mm soft wheels, but fast over rough surfaces
Reds
Jessup

First cruiser, real syked.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: j....soy..... on July 09, 2016, 12:22:59 PM
That's a sick one....rad shape...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on August 04, 2016, 08:43:00 AM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2119l51.jpg)

Northern Co
Ace 44
Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rob on August 06, 2016, 01:57:15 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/NJ3YMfy.jpg?1)
Habitat 8.25
Thunder 151
Sweet 56 mm soft wheels, but fast over rough surfaces
Reds
Jessup

First cruiser, real syked.

Woah was it like that or you cut it ?? So sick
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on August 06, 2016, 02:14:15 AM
^^ habitat released a range of cruiser shapes a while back
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rob on August 06, 2016, 02:24:38 AM
Woah didn't know, that's sick

I have a alien workshop pong pusher that was like 50% off at a sporting store and I turned it into a real cruiser and damn the shape was so nice I had to make it my main board for a little until I noticed the wood was really fragile
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on August 06, 2016, 09:36:15 AM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2119l51.jpg)

Northern Co
Ace 44
Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a.

Sick! How do you like the clouds? I'm on 92 soft D's right now and want something softer but where I can Ollie and not feel like they're going to implode like the 80HDs...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on August 07, 2016, 09:50:53 AM
The 86a clouds are a great compromise between a spongey cruiser and hard street wheel. I can break them into power slides but  they still suck up shitty roads really well. Faster than your standard 78a for sure. Recommended.

I'd still like to try the Spitfire 80HD now that they fixed the core issues though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on August 18, 2016, 08:06:26 AM
Rad! Yeah, I considered the indy 109s also but the Ace 44s are working just great. I've been using it more than my bike for transport this last few weeks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yapple dapple on August 22, 2016, 10:10:07 PM
It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/23vj60p.jpg)
Dieta Wade Speyer 8.88x32.5 wb 14.5
Venture 5.8
OJ 58mm Keyframes
Dooks 1/8 riser
Shortys 1 1/8 allen
Bronson G3
MOB
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Clang on August 23, 2016, 05:55:17 AM
It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/23vj60p.jpg)
Dieta Wade Speyer 8.88x32.5 wb 14.5
Venture 5.8
OJ 58mm Keyframes
Dooks 1/8 riser
Shortys 1 1/8 allen
Bronson G3
MOB
Damn sorry to hear that. What kind of person steals skateboards?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Zimmer on August 23, 2016, 07:46:22 PM
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It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/23vj60p.jpg)
Dieta Wade Speyer 8.88x32.5 wb 14.5
Venture 5.8
OJ 58mm Keyframes
Dooks 1/8 riser
Shortys 1 1/8 allen
Bronson G3
MOB
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Damn sorry to hear that. What kind of person steals skateboards?

It's like stealing someones dog, there's so many better things to steal.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Zimmer on August 23, 2016, 07:51:53 PM
Skaters steal skateboards.

God damn it. You just reminded me that my first set up was a stolen board a friend gave me. The guy who it was stolen from was a real jerk though, so he deserved it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: glutton. on August 23, 2016, 08:20:47 PM
Shitty people steal. Being a skateboarder has nothing to do with it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Carrolls Chesthairs on August 23, 2016, 09:07:52 PM
(http://www.sluggerskatestore.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/o/hook_ups_jk_industries_dream_girl_9.5_x31.75.jpg)
indy 169s
spitfire 56 cruisers
and reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Esquivel on August 24, 2016, 12:33:30 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/t553c0.jpg)
My kids on the left and mine.

Diieta / Krux 4.0s / Paradise 56mm 78a                  Deck crafters/ 149s / Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a
She hasn't used it much, as you can tell                  Was using this as my regular board but needed a new cruiser and it fit the bill.

that dieta graphic is conquering
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Esquivel on August 24, 2016, 12:43:36 AM
Anyone tried to modify a normal deck with a ripsaw to build a cruiser? How did it go? I'm interested to see your experience.
I have access to tools, and getting a standard deck will be cheaper than buying cruiser shape, plus adding the challenge and joys of DIY.

Anyway, here's my current cruise setup. It's a soviet plywood deck with a rubber pad on tail. I had to drill new holes to accommodate for Indys. Doing ollies on this is a challenge, therefore looking for a replacement.

(http://i.imgur.com/MiUuj8H.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/Jni9Wlq.jpg?1)

before finishing your text i wanted to ask if this was a soviet deck. soviet as in russian-soviet. if this is the case my mate used to have a similarly looking deck (circa 1988) with the beam running along for "added rigidity", bearings permanently fixed inside the clay-like wheels and weirdly dimensioned baseplates! i bet this thing is heavy as fuck. the only difference being that my mate's board was metal thus making it impossible for any trick to even be attempted. imagine this thing landing on your feet/toes hahaha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Andrefosho on August 24, 2016, 02:09:19 AM
^ You're damn right. It's heavy as hell.

Wheels fell apart after first few runs, maybe because it was deserted in shed for 10+ years.

Trucks were awful and are long gone.

This set up is already dismantled and I'm keeping the deck as memorabilia. It skated terrible, although it was possible to kickflips and shuvits.

I decided for a more functional 21. century cruise setup. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rob on August 24, 2016, 07:38:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/hPAuH6x.jpg)

Alien workshop 8.25/8.5 not sure
Indy 139 Reynolds hollows
Kryptonica route 59mm
Random 608z bearings
Mini logo grip with diy alien cut out
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Clang on August 31, 2016, 07:57:09 PM
My cruiser. Originally an 8.25 Antihero but it has since been cut into the shape of a krooked zip zinger.
(http://i.imgur.com/4CWLz7kl.jpg)

Antihero board, zip zinger shape
Independent 129 reynolds hollows
Independent 7's
Spitfire 80hd's
1/8 risers
Welcome candy bars
jessup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: danjtony on September 05, 2016, 06:24:46 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/KhhSUya.jpg?2)

Saw someone post one of these last month in the set-up thread. They were on sale on skatewarehouse, so I picked one up when I was ordering some other shit.

Not a true cruiser (got hard ass wheels on it). Gonna use it to skate tranny and curbs.

Schmitt Stix Rip-saw reissue w/modern concave (10x30)
Stage 11 159's
99a 59mm Pig wheels
Ceramic Super Reds
Welcome Candy Bars (These rails are actually pretty decent in how they perform. Not too slippery and they have a good handle-like inlay on the inside. The screws they come with suck though and will either be loose or eat through the plastic when you try to get em tight. In the world of rails, I'd rate them above Pig, but maybe not as good as Powell. Plus when you originally install them, they have adhesive backs). 

Should be using risers, but I hate being higher off the ground. I'd rather just run my trucks a bit tighter and deal with some rubbing. Actually, with the 159's, the front wheels stick out a good 1/4 inch, so I don't think they'll bite that hard.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on September 06, 2016, 12:15:10 PM
Setup an 80's cruiser, reissue but pretty close, OG cellblock and a guy in the FB group i'm in laser printed me a front riser as cellblocks are 3/8". Skate pretty nice considering its so big. Thumbnails, click for bigger pics
(https://s21.postimg.org/dk9tk9eo3/old.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/dk9tk9eo3/)
(https://s17.postimg.org/qi5jqnv7v/old1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qi5jqnv7v/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bluntstofakie on September 06, 2016, 04:19:34 PM
Setup an 80's cruiser, reissue but pretty close, OG cellblock and a guy in the FB group i'm in laser printed me a front riser as cellblocks are 3/8". Skate pretty nice considering its so big. Thumbnails, click for bigger pics
(https://s21.postimg.org/dk9tk9eo3/old.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/dk9tk9eo3/)
(https://s17.postimg.org/qi5jqnv7v/old1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qi5jqnv7v/)
Sick setup. That's the kinda shit I like to see. How do you like those wheels?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on September 07, 2016, 12:04:28 AM
Thanks! They are 95a so not true cruiser wheels but I suppose I was going for the NHS/SC aesthetic really! Nice to be able to revert and they look the tits. My sons appropriated it :)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on September 07, 2016, 11:46:23 AM
I set this one up for vert, suppose it's a cruiser shape! 8.9" Jesse Guadalupe mono, with 159 Steve Olson Indy, bones hard bushings and 58mm Bones SPF, thumbnails, click for larger. It's a bit colour matched and religious despite me being agnostic, think I got a bit OCD at 40. The crucifix is inverted when you skate which I think is pretty subtle ;)

(https://s12.postimg.org/g2k9e9zc9/quad1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/g2k9e9zc9/)
(https://s13.postimg.org/igyy5ia3n/quad.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/igyy5ia3n/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on September 07, 2016, 12:12:54 PM
Setup an 80's cruiser, reissue but pretty close, OG cellblock and a guy in the FB group i'm in laser printed me a front riser as cellblocks are 3/8". Skate pretty nice considering its so big. Thumbnails, click for bigger pics
(https://s21.postimg.org/dk9tk9eo3/old.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/dk9tk9eo3/)
(https://s17.postimg.org/qi5jqnv7v/old1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qi5jqnv7v/)

Rad but you need some RiPgRiP.... man i'd love some rip grip for my cruiser...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on September 07, 2016, 12:30:54 PM
I can probably get some of that quite easily, pals with a few collectors. Drilling the cellblock felt wrong!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on September 07, 2016, 12:32:37 PM
man, let me know if you do. i'd love a couple of pieces of Rip Grip, especially if its the original santa cruz 80s version.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on September 07, 2016, 01:04:30 PM
Ping me on PM mate
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DM on September 08, 2016, 03:18:40 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Vintage-O-S-80s-Skateboard-Santa-Cruz-Rip-Grip-/152217460927?hash=item2370de20bf:g:KEMAAOSwV0RXvfea (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Vintage-O-S-80s-Skateboard-Santa-Cruz-Rip-Grip-/152217460927?hash=item2370de20bf:g:KEMAAOSwV0RXvfea)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on September 11, 2016, 01:40:40 AM
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/skate%20stuff/8BE59A1F-8F1F-4FD5-AFB7-173B64CF5AEC_zpsrnbngjlf.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/skate%20stuff/8BE59A1F-8F1F-4FD5-AFB7-173B64CF5AEC_zpsrnbngjlf.jpg.html)

Recently transferred closer to home for work. Gonna be using this to commute atleast a couple times a week.
Flip Lance
Indy 149 TiTs w/aftermarket orange
OJ mini juice 55mm
Indy 5 bearings
Lucky Risers
Huge picture because FUCK BANDWITH
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on September 12, 2016, 10:38:41 PM
^Ban pls, bandwidth abuse.

(http://i.imgur.com/UxGkh9l.jpg?1)
New commuter. Dieta/139s/Shmitty Giants Keyframes/shock pads/race reds.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: runa on September 19, 2016, 01:35:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/dNCd7kS.png)

Super syked on this beauty.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: m477 on September 19, 2016, 08:36:53 PM

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/44145434-3E9D-40C2-8FF6-F464B6BB7810_zpsad4q68sv.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/8568F04F-F32A-4676-BE01-2CD01847298E_zpspa29y3rm.jpg)

Swapped out trucks and wheels on my cruiser

Skaterbuilt conekiller 9 x 32.5
Independent 159 139 92a khiro barrel bushings with 1/8 risers
66mm gravity burners 77a 63mm 82a micro monster hawgs
Swiss super 6

Over time the 159s and 66mm began to feel a bit too big and heavy. Much nicer now with 139s and 63mm. More balanced and nimble.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 19, 2016, 09:09:43 PM
All cruiser/shaped boards should come with wheel wells
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: m477 on September 20, 2016, 09:23:06 PM
Yeah, I was able to get away with 66mm and only 1/8 risers with wheel wells. Nice being low to the ground with such big wheels (avoiding huge risers is key)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Alex UEMF on January 27, 2017, 01:47:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/65KRrS7.jpg)

AH Grosso. I guess the falls into the cruiser category but it will be my every day rider once the snow melts. My newborn daughter's name is on the nose because she brings me joy and smiles.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on January 27, 2017, 04:01:36 PM
Congrats!
Also, that Grosso shape is sick!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Alex UEMF on January 27, 2017, 05:04:13 PM
Congrats!
Also, that Grosso shape is sick!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on February 01, 2017, 04:23:33 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/wPKF6Ep.jpg)

Santa Cruz Jason Jessee 8.9"
Indy 159s
Bones hard bushings
Zealous bearings (with built in spacers and speedrings. Love them!)
Sushi 1" Allen hardware
Indy 1/8" risers
Ricta Clouds 60mm 78A
Mob grip

All new everything except the bearings and bushings. All started from thinking of getting bigger and softer wheels for my cruiser, so the vibration won't fuck up the healing on my fractured leg and I can possibly go roll a bit earlier than I could otherwise.

25 euros for the wheels turned into a 250 euro order including the deck and trucks and a whole bunch of other stuff. Shoutout to BMCSteve for recommending the 159s instead of 169s. Seems like a perfect fit. From the pic it looks like the wheels stick out but actually they're pretty much flush.

Now I just gotta wait for spring and some sort of a permission from the doctor to go roll. Hopefully that will be sooner than later. But right now I have no idea when that might be. Gonna be months though I'm quite sure.

This is also my first shaped deck ever and a first purpose built cruiser. Previous cruisers were just old setups with softer wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on February 01, 2017, 05:52:25 PM
That thing is a beaut, hope you are back rolling soon dude. I'm fighting the urge to buy a new cruiser that I completely don't need right now.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on February 02, 2017, 12:33:22 AM
Thanks man. I'm pretty hyped on it also. I think it'll be a while longer before I can skate properly, but even just cruising down the street is awesome IMO. Setting it all up a few days ago didn't help my urge to go skate at all but instead made it a lot worse.  :)

I also feel you on the urge to buy stuff you don't need. Especially now that I'm home all day doing nothing and thinking about skating way too much. Just gotta keep strong.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Zimmer on February 02, 2017, 02:54:04 PM
Sending healing thoughts your way man!

This is my first real cruiser, at first I didn't like the carry handle, but its actually pretty handy.

(http://i.imgur.com/9OLdTth.jpg)

VX skate mental 9.25
Thunder 149 hollow lights
62mm bones filmers 80a
mix of bearings, mini logo risers
jessup

This thing is fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yapple dapple on February 22, 2017, 07:43:06 PM
Got sick of the 10" shape so I put this whip together.
Polar Aaron Herrington (8.8x 32)
Venture 5.8, light high
Oj Keyframe 58mm
Bronson G3
Jessup
Shortys 1 1/4 Allen
Dooks 1/4
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2cnfa1e.jpg)

Edit:
(http://i65.tinypic.com/66ywz6.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on February 27, 2017, 04:15:28 PM
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/skate%20stuff/C995F33B-FEF2-4A9D-A4D4-8F3C5058365F_zpseq559kak.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/skate%20stuff/C995F33B-FEF2-4A9D-A4D4-8F3C5058365F_zpseq559kak.jpg.html)
Street Plant Axe
149 Indy TiTs
Soft Indy shock pads and hard Lucky risers
56mm bones rough riders
Race Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on March 08, 2017, 10:29:21 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/qy758x.png)

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2aaizw0.png)

Black Label 502 8.75 Reissue
Ace 55
Powell 60mm 85a Bombers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rails on April 24, 2017, 11:43:16 AM
Red Cross shark fin
60mm pig cruisers
bones swiss 6
tracker trucks with flints that spark when you grind, no shit

love this board it's so fast

what type of tracker trucks
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on April 24, 2017, 01:22:28 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/qy758x.png)

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2aaizw0.png)

Black Label 502 8.75 Reissue
Ace 55
Powell 60mm 85a Bombers

Flip your risers ffs... that would drive me nuts.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yapple dapple on April 24, 2017, 03:05:09 PM
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/skate%20stuff/C995F33B-FEF2-4A9D-A4D4-8F3C5058365F_zpseq559kak.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/skate%20stuff/C995F33B-FEF2-4A9D-A4D4-8F3C5058365F_zpseq559kak.jpg.html)
Street Plant Axe
149 Indy TiTs
Soft Indy shock pads and hard Lucky risers
56mm bones rough riders
Race Reds
Please report back to class on these after you break them in..
Duro? How do they slide?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 24, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
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(http://i67.tinypic.com/qy758x.png)

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2aaizw0.png)

Black Label 502 8.75 Reissue
Ace 55
Powell 60mm 85a Bombers

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Flip your risers ffs... that would drive me nuts.

I have it like that on purpose. If I flip them they stick out on the other side and drag against the ledge a lil for nose/tailslides, they're soft rubber ones.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oyolar on April 26, 2017, 02:37:21 PM
Noseslides and tailslides on a cruiser board? They had better be slapped or else you're not cruisering right.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jc on April 26, 2017, 03:19:59 PM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/2gw7zx1.jpg)

Got this board on sale for $12 last summer.
Ventures from sometime 2005 or 2007. Can't remember
Mostly fuck with this for quick trips to market.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 26, 2017, 11:41:32 PM
Noseslides and tailslides on a cruiser board? They had better be slapped or else you're not cruisering right.

haha, slapped and non slapped. there's a ledge outside the building I usually study in at school and I'll skate it between classes sometimes. For a lot of non technical tricks it's close enough to a regular setup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: choke mayne on April 30, 2017, 12:51:36 PM
trying to figure out best cruiser wheels

just had to return some bones ATFs cuz they cracked.

so whatre yalls experiences?

ive had an awful time with zip zinger wheels, but I love OJ3s and wanted something similar to that but more versatile
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cherb on April 30, 2017, 02:03:22 PM
trying to figure out best cruiser wheels

just had to return some bones ATFs cuz they cracked.

so whatre yalls experiences?

ive had an awful time with zip zinger wheels, but I love OJ3s and wanted something similar to that but more versatile
I've always liked keyframes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 30, 2017, 03:18:26 PM
trying to figure out best cruiser wheels

just had to return some bones ATFs cuz they cracked.

so whatre yalls experiences?

ive had an awful time with zip zinger wheels, but I love OJ3s and wanted something similar to that but more versatile

http://www.tactics.com/powell-peralta/bombers-3-skateboard-wheels/white-60-85a (http://www.tactics.com/powell-peralta/bombers-3-skateboard-wheels/white-60-85a) These. Perfect durometer, smooth, durable and they slide really well for bombing hills too, no flatspots.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: choke mayne on April 30, 2017, 06:27:37 PM
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trying to figure out best cruiser wheels

just had to return some bones ATFs cuz they cracked.

so whatre yalls experiences?

ive had an awful time with zip zinger wheels, but I love OJ3s and wanted something similar to that but more versatile
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http://www.tactics.com/powell-peralta/bombers-3-skateboard-wheels/white-60-85a (http://www.tactics.com/powell-peralta/bombers-3-skateboard-wheels/white-60-85a) These. Perfect durometer, smooth, durable and they slide really well for bombing hills too, no flatspots.

those dont look like they have a core?

i think ive had the worst experience with the cored wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 30, 2017, 07:06:00 PM
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trying to figure out best cruiser wheels

just had to return some bones ATFs cuz they cracked.

so whatre yalls experiences?

ive had an awful time with zip zinger wheels, but I love OJ3s and wanted something similar to that but more versatile
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http://www.tactics.com/powell-peralta/bombers-3-skateboard-wheels/white-60-85a (http://www.tactics.com/powell-peralta/bombers-3-skateboard-wheels/white-60-85a) These. Perfect durometer, smooth, durable and they slide really well for bombing hills too, no flatspots.
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those dont look like they have a core?

i think ive had the worst experience with the cored wheels

They don't have a core.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on May 01, 2017, 07:57:28 AM
thinking about grabbing some OJ hot juice wheels for the cruiser.

it's just under 8"..

55mm or 60mm?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: choke mayne on May 01, 2017, 08:39:41 AM
thinking about grabbing some OJ hot juice wheels for the cruiser.

it's just under 8"..

55mm or 60mm?

i just got one and have .25"risers on it and would say 55mm
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: danjtony on May 02, 2017, 09:30:35 PM
How far do the OJ hot juice extend past the axles? If you want your wheels flush, should you go 1/4", 1/2", 1" smaller on your truck size?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: calvinsdream on May 02, 2017, 09:48:55 PM
How far do the OJ hot juice extend past the axles? If you want your wheels flush, should you go 1/4", 1/2", 1" smaller on your truck size?

I used to do 129's on an 8.5 that was flush with the OJ 60mms, so 1/2" or so?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rails on May 04, 2017, 07:28:05 PM
I'm only familiar with the OJ Geoff Rowley Street Heat 54mm 99a Euro so i don't have a reply
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on May 04, 2017, 07:30:36 PM
I'm only familiar with the OJ Geoff Rowley Street Heat 54mm 99a Euro so i don't have a reply
Prove it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: rails on May 04, 2017, 07:33:15 PM
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I'm only familiar with the OJ Geoff Rowley Street Heat 54mm 99a Euro so i don't have a reply
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Prove it.

www.twitter.com/lazyxdynamite (http://www.twitter.com/lazyxdynamite) @lazyxdynamite filmed me skating two days ago so someone DM him and ask for him to send the footage
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: C Dash Money on May 11, 2017, 03:25:59 PM
Because I was ashamed to mash up his granny's face.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on June 27, 2017, 02:36:07 PM
Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Zimmer on June 27, 2017, 03:10:46 PM
Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.

I'd recommend super redz! I've been riding some on my main set-up and they're real fine 8)

Not as expensive as swiss/six balls, but seem smoother and tougher than plain redz.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 27, 2017, 07:30:41 PM
Bones Bearings with Spitfire 80HD Bigheads work miracles for my cruiser, especially where it's super rough. Can't really do tricks though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on June 27, 2017, 09:05:40 PM
Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.

I suggest OJs Keyframes and whatever bearings you like. As for wheel size, the bigger they are, the smoother the ride. I'm running 54 mm Keyframes on my other cruiser with a normal popsicle deck and the only difference to my main setup (54 mm wheels also) is that it's way grippier and will go much nicer over rough stuff. Then I have another cruiser with 60 mm Ricta Clouds with a shaped deck. Even though I prefer Keyframes to Clouds, the set up with the Clouds goes smoother due to the bigger wheel size. You do notice the bigger wheel size when pushing especially since I put risers on that setup but I don't really mind it as the point was to set up a wide and smooth ride, not something similar to my main setup. So, it really depends on what you want from your cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Thrash-trash on June 28, 2017, 12:25:19 PM
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/asthmaman/19554471_10211353493528114_2241481827595909237_n_zpsjh4u0ets.jpg) (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/asthmaman/media/19554471_10211353493528114_2241481827595909237_n_zpsjh4u0ets.jpg.html)

All right, so my first picture post and it took me a min. Had to relearn how to use my photobucket, couldnt get the other ways to work. 

Anyways, this is a fun one. Old Santa Cruz pro, Richard Kirby, (from like the mid to late 90's) started his little jam called Big Mess a few years back and I had a couple of these decks.  Roskob rip off which got Kirby a cease &  desist from NHS. This was his 3 F*ckin' Months celebration deck.  I tried setting up as a mini ramp jammer, but it was a little too short, I kept getting pitched forward. 31.25 by 8.5 (in the widest part) with a big dbl wheelbase at 14.75 or 14.25.  Im rocking some old Indys, prob Stage 8s so they could be the 159, I dont really remember. The axle slips like crazy on both of them and I just ended up keeping them in a box for years. Initially, I had set up some Bones Filmbot 56mm Softies, which were actually too soft and the board would bounce all over the place. I found the OJ Ditch Witch 56mm with a 92a, but they feel a little harder, could be the shape though.  They slide great and can go through some rough shit, but I did chip a couple times after the first session. So ignore the Bones sticker and OJ wheels set up please. Bones Super Reds and Im just waiting for the speed cream to burn off before I pop the shields.

This is a fun set up and I usually keep it in my car for when I find a new spot of if I break down, I dont have to walk. Some of them board wall hanger collector guys on Skull&Bones would lose their shit cause Im riding this, but fuck it.
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/asthmaman/19430194_10211353493488113_235379102717042848_n_zpsvgrnhjzx.jpg) (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/asthmaman/media/19430194_10211353493488113_235379102717042848_n_zpsvgrnhjzx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on June 29, 2017, 10:48:06 AM
That shape looks super fun, and with those dimensions I'd use it as a regular setup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on July 03, 2017, 08:14:10 PM
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Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.
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I suggest OJs Keyframes and whatever bearings you like. As for wheel size, the bigger they are, the smoother the ride. I'm running 54 mm Keyframes on my other cruiser with a normal popsicle deck and the only difference to my main setup (54 mm wheels also) is that it's way grippier and will go much nicer over rough stuff. Then I have another cruiser with 60 mm Ricta Clouds with a shaped deck. Even though I prefer Keyframes to Clouds, the set up with the Clouds goes smoother due to the bigger wheel size. You do notice the bigger wheel size when pushing especially since I put risers on that setup but I don't really mind it as the point was to set up a wide and smooth ride, not something similar to my main setup. So, it really depends on what you want from your cruiser.

This has been really helpful, thanks! What do you think would be the biggest wheel size I can get away with, without using riser pads? I love being low to the ground but wheel bite's a bitch..

I'm thinking the 56mm's?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on July 03, 2017, 09:30:41 PM
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Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.
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I suggest OJs Keyframes and whatever bearings you like. As for wheel size, the bigger they are, the smoother the ride. I'm running 54 mm Keyframes on my other cruiser with a normal popsicle deck and the only difference to my main setup (54 mm wheels also) is that it's way grippier and will go much nicer over rough stuff. Then I have another cruiser with 60 mm Ricta Clouds with a shaped deck. Even though I prefer Keyframes to Clouds, the set up with the Clouds goes smoother due to the bigger wheel size. You do notice the bigger wheel size when pushing especially since I put risers on that setup but I don't really mind it as the point was to set up a wide and smooth ride, not something similar to my main setup. So, it really depends on what you want from your cruiser.
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This has been really helpful, thanks! What do you think would be the biggest wheel size I can get away with, without using riser pads? I love being low to the ground but wheel bite's a bitch..

I'm thinking the 56mm's?

It all depends on what you like and what trucks you have and how they're set up. I run 54 mm wheels normally with Indys or Aces and with Indys I still get wheelbite every now and then but it's manageable enough.

I put 1/8" risers on the cruiser with 60 mm wheels to get the same clearance as 54 mm wheels with no risers and I like it. I personally like a deep turn though. I have 1/4" risers laying around too, but I couldn't set them up when i set up the cruiser cuz I didn't have long enough bolts. Might change it up sometime to see if I'd like an even deeper turn better. Personally I don't think I would use wheels bigger than 54 mm without risers, but it really is personal preference.

Also worth taking into account with soft wheels that wheelbite is much worse than with hard wheels due to how grippy the wheels are. You'll get pitched way easier.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Zimmer on July 03, 2017, 10:03:25 PM
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Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.
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I suggest OJs Keyframes and whatever bearings you like. As for wheel size, the bigger they are, the smoother the ride. I'm running 54 mm Keyframes on my other cruiser with a normal popsicle deck and the only difference to my main setup (54 mm wheels also) is that it's way grippier and will go much nicer over rough stuff. Then I have another cruiser with 60 mm Ricta Clouds with a shaped deck. Even though I prefer Keyframes to Clouds, the set up with the Clouds goes smoother due to the bigger wheel size. You do notice the bigger wheel size when pushing especially since I put risers on that setup but I don't really mind it as the point was to set up a wide and smooth ride, not something similar to my main setup. So, it really depends on what you want from your cruiser.
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This has been really helpful, thanks! What do you think would be the biggest wheel size I can get away with, without using riser pads? I love being low to the ground but wheel bite's a bitch..

I'm thinking the 56mm's?
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It all depends on what you like and what trucks you have and how they're set up. I run 54 mm wheels normally with Indys or Aces and with Indys I still get wheelbite every now and then but it's manageable enough.

I put 1/8" risers on the cruiser with 60 mm wheels to get the same clearance as 54 mm wheels with no risers and I like it. I personally like a deep turn though. I have 1/4" risers laying around too, but I couldn't set them up when i set up the cruiser cuz I didn't have long enough bolts. Might change it up sometime to see if I'd like an even deeper turn better. Personally I don't think I would use wheels bigger than 54 mm without risers, but it really is personal preference.

Also worth taking into account with soft wheels that wheelbite is much worse than with hard wheels due to how grippy the wheels are. You'll get pitched way easier.

This. With soft wheels you'll want your trucks a lot higher than usual (however high you'd set them for a regular wheels, add another 1/8th of an inch), wheel bite with hard wheels is annoying, with softies.. its death.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on July 04, 2017, 12:42:22 AM
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Any recommendations for cruiser wheel/bearing setup?

Edit: just read the above suggestions for the bombers, those looks decent. Still lost when it comes to bearings though. I've only skated flip HKD bearings for my entire skate life.
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I suggest OJs Keyframes and whatever bearings you like. As for wheel size, the bigger they are, the smoother the ride. I'm running 54 mm Keyframes on my other cruiser with a normal popsicle deck and the only difference to my main setup (54 mm wheels also) is that it's way grippier and will go much nicer over rough stuff. Then I have another cruiser with 60 mm Ricta Clouds with a shaped deck. Even though I prefer Keyframes to Clouds, the set up with the Clouds goes smoother due to the bigger wheel size. You do notice the bigger wheel size when pushing especially since I put risers on that setup but I don't really mind it as the point was to set up a wide and smooth ride, not something similar to my main setup. So, it really depends on what you want from your cruiser.
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This has been really helpful, thanks! What do you think would be the biggest wheel size I can get away with, without using riser pads? I love being low to the ground but wheel bite's a bitch..

I'm thinking the 56mm's?
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It all depends on what you like and what trucks you have and how they're set up. I run 54 mm wheels normally with Indys or Aces and with Indys I still get wheelbite every now and then but it's manageable enough.

I put 1/8" risers on the cruiser with 60 mm wheels to get the same clearance as 54 mm wheels with no risers and I like it. I personally like a deep turn though. I have 1/4" risers laying around too, but I couldn't set them up when i set up the cruiser cuz I didn't have long enough bolts. Might change it up sometime to see if I'd like an even deeper turn better. Personally I don't think I would use wheels bigger than 54 mm without risers, but it really is personal preference.

Also worth taking into account with soft wheels that wheelbite is much worse than with hard wheels due to how grippy the wheels are. You'll get pitched way easier.
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This. With soft wheels you'll want your trucks a lot higher than usual (however high you'd set them for a regular wheels, add another 1/8th of an inch), wheel bite with hard wheels is annoying, with softies.. its death.

I had no idea - You fellas are life savers.

Well, I decided on Spitfire 58mm Spitfire Chargers. I also grabbed 2 sets of 1/8" risers (incase 1/8" isn't enough clearance). I had my eye on OJ keyframes but caught these for a great price online.

Thanks again for all the advice, Pals.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on September 15, 2017, 05:43:34 PM
Little 1991 inspired cruiser:

REAL TG 9.1 with a small wheelbase of 14"
149s on 1/4"  risers
56 80hd/ Indy Blacks

(http://i68.tinypic.com/1zp40ec.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shredder sequel on September 17, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Little 1991 inspired cruiser:

REAL TG 9.1 with a small wheelbase of 14"
149s on 1/4"  risers
56 80hd/ Indy Blacks

(http://i68.tinypic.com/1zp40ec.jpg)

Been looking at this board, but I ride 159s. I haven't found/seen the board in person. Based on what you've seen, will 159s be too wide on the back?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on September 17, 2017, 03:53:31 PM
159s will probably be a better fit than the 149s I have on it.

Unfortunately, I slipped out in traffic and the board went under an Audio and is now in 2 pieces. First session, so bummed.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/30dbh39.jpg)

But the local skate shop hooked up a bit of a deal on this Krooked....

(http://i67.tinypic.com/1hdrno.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jonny Utah on September 17, 2017, 05:25:01 PM
159s will probably be a better fit than the 149s I have on it.

Unfortunately, I slipped out in traffic and the board went under an Audio and is now in 2 pieces. First session, so bummed.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/30dbh39.jpg)

But the local skate shop hooked up a bit of a deal on this Krooked....

(http://i67.tinypic.com/1hdrno.jpg)
Slipped out in traffic or hit a pebble, ate shit and focused your setup?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on September 17, 2017, 06:01:40 PM
Last time I focussed a board I felt like I took a few hundred steps back on the slow road to enlightenment. Fuck that.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on September 17, 2017, 10:07:40 PM
That really breaks my heart. My condolences..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MC3 on September 18, 2017, 03:50:22 PM
Looking at maybe getting a cruiser to get around, but have never really experimented with them

I have my eyes on this Krooked Zig Zagger, a buddy of mine had one and it was the perfect shape but he had BIG wheels on it.

http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing (http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing)

Truck/wheel recommendations? I want something that can get over rough-ish terrain but still feel like a real board/hit a curb every once and while
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JusticeAbberdash on September 18, 2017, 05:47:20 PM
Looking at maybe getting a cruiser to get around, but have never really experimented with them

I have my eyes on this Krooked Zig Zagger, a buddy of mine had one and it was the perfect shape but he had BIG wheels on it.

http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing (http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing)

Truck/wheel recommendations? I want something that can get over rough-ish terrain but still feel like a real board/hit a curb every once and while

I would recommend indy 159s, they're not overly wide (so you can use it on a non-cruising set up), but they help a taller ride feel better.

And if you want to still feel like you're riding something close to a real board, stay under 58mm or so IMO. Once you get to 60mm and over it gets really out of hand with ollies and such.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GAY on September 18, 2017, 05:58:33 PM
That really breaks my heart. My condolences..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on September 18, 2017, 06:42:17 PM
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Looking at maybe getting a cruiser to get around, but have never really experimented with them

I have my eyes on this Krooked Zig Zagger, a buddy of mine had one and it was the perfect shape but he had BIG wheels on it.

http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing (http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing)

Truck/wheel recommendations? I want something that can get over rough-ish terrain but still feel like a real board/hit a curb every once and while
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I would recommend indy 159s, they're not overly wide (so you can use it on a non-cruising set up), but they help a taller ride feel better.

And if you want to still feel like you're riding something close to a real board, stay under 58mm or so IMO. Once you get to 60mm and over it gets really out of hand with ollies and such.


I should probably size up the trucks on my Zig Zagger. I think I've got like 147s on it or something. :p
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: N.L. on September 18, 2017, 07:23:25 PM
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That really breaks my heart. My condolences..
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Thanks Pals. Literally 15 mins into its debut ride... The driver called me 'irresponsible.' I agreed with him and walked away with a piece of board in each hand.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChuckRamone on September 18, 2017, 07:40:03 PM
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That really breaks my heart. My condolences..
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Thanks Pals. Literally 15 mins into its debut ride... The driver called me 'irresponsible.' I agreed with him and walked away a piece of board in each hand.

tsk tsk tsk. you need to think about what you've done and hopefully learn from your mistake. maybe one day you can contribute to society like the rest of us who pay taxes and lead respectable lives.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on September 19, 2017, 06:04:30 AM
That sucks, I was gonna comment last week how nice that board looked.

I rolled a bacon 8.5 popsicle out into traffic 15 minutes into it's life once. It didn't even snap though, just cracked through 2 plies at rear bolts... that SC wood  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on September 19, 2017, 01:13:18 PM
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Looking at maybe getting a cruiser to get around, but have never really experimented with them

I have my eyes on this Krooked Zig Zagger, a buddy of mine had one and it was the perfect shape but he had BIG wheels on it.

http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing (http://www.tactics.com/krooked/zig-zagger-86-skateboard-deck/racing)

Truck/wheel recommendations? I want something that can get over rough-ish terrain but still feel like a real board/hit a curb every once and while
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I would recommend indy 159s, they're not overly wide (so you can use it on a non-cruising set up), but they help a taller ride feel better.

And if you want to still feel like you're riding something close to a real board, stay under 58mm or so IMO. Once you get to 60mm and over it gets really out of hand with ollies and such.
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I should probably size up the trucks on my Zig Zagger. I think I've got like 147s on it or something. :p



Follow up to my own post: Would 159s or 149s better suit a Zig Zagger? It might be fun to get really wide ones.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: danjtony on September 19, 2017, 08:45:44 PM
I like the Zagger better with 159's, feels more cruiser style. If you've got normal width wheels, the won't stick out at all. That said, the 149's are pretty much a perfect fit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on September 21, 2017, 07:40:16 PM
I like the Zagger better with 159's, feels more cruiser style. If you've got normal width wheels, the won't stick out at all. That said, the 149's are pretty much a perfect fit.

Through an unusual chain of events today, I found a dude selling a brand new pair of Thunder 151s for 20 bucks in my town so I grabbed them. I've only gotten a chance to do a quick lap around my driveway but right off the bat they feel more stable and just more fun to ride.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shredder sequel on October 01, 2017, 07:25:12 PM
159s will probably be a better fit than the 149s I have on it.

Unfortunately, I slipped out in traffic and the board went under an Audio and is now in 2 pieces. First session, so bummed.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/30dbh39.jpg)

But the local skate shop hooked up a bit of a deal on this Krooked....

(http://i67.tinypic.com/1hdrno.jpg)

I bought this board. I skated it for the first time earlier today. It rides great and the 159s feel good on it. Thanks for answering my question.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 31, 2018, 12:16:44 AM
Dusted off a real old one from the collection
Girl Alex Olson power slide series, I think it's 8.75?
Added some 139s and wide kryptonics with Swiss
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dr.Össler on April 10, 2018, 08:07:39 PM
haven't had a proper cruiser in a long time, so i'm pretty excited to skate this.

5boro 8.5
indy 169s...i think? not sure of width.
58mm OJ keyframe plain janes
bones swiss
some risers

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5812/22538193771_7418618a3b_z.jpg)



Would give the OJ Plain Jane Keyframe II 87a 54mm a try (are they any good? POWELL PERALTA G-SLIDES 56mm 85A I think they are to wide... like soft wheels, Ricta Clouds 55mm 86A are the shit ... love them ;) )
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: augustmoon on April 11, 2018, 09:03:57 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/w3g7cq3.jpg)

i've been hurt for a little bit, so I frankensteined this cruiser together

the board is some piece of shit warped Stereo i got for 15 bucks on Amazon several years ago.  I sanded the graphic off then put a layer of clear, a layer of green, and a layer of black.

venture Highs
59 MM Bones rough riders
Heroin glow in the dark rails i got in a mystery box

eager to see how it looks once the paint starts scraping off
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on April 11, 2018, 01:52:21 PM
Sample deck I got, printed by me in the backyard. Its like a 8.8"
Once I see where the wheels strike, I plan to put wells on it.
(https://i.imgur.com/HehyO7ll.jpg)

Theeve wide ass trucks (the biggest they got)
OJ 95a wheels

Vroom.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bristol_Palin on July 19, 2018, 02:08:09 PM
Bringing this thread back from the dead because I just set up a brand new cruiser. Also I can't remember if I ever had a cruiser set up before.

(https://i.imgur.com/xMRNOGql.jpg)

9 Theories
8.5 Krux (never skated krux before)
54 OJ Keyframes
Reds

I wish I got bigger Keyframes but I cruised around on this a little and really like them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Spicy boi. on August 14, 2018, 07:50:38 PM
80s cruiser with some emo stickers+black flag
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: exiled on November 05, 2018, 12:16:18 PM
This is my first post on slap. I'm 29 and old and decided to build up a cruiser.

I might be the only person actually skating their Strangelove deck. I love the weird ass shape of this thing. I think it's technically like an 8.625 at it's widest point and tapers down to 8.5 with a kinda squared off nose.

Strangelove "Jesus Saves"
on 149 Indy Reynolds Hollows w/ the baseplate from regular forged hollows.
Indy 1/8" shock pads.
Bones Hardcore bushings (hard on the bottom and medium on top, though I might switch out to all hard bushings cause I'm getting some slight wheel bite)
OJ Super Juice wheels
Bones Swiss bearings

This thing hauls ass, I'll say that much.
(https://i.imgur.com/TLypL92.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ungzilla on November 05, 2018, 02:58:39 PM
the chopski

(https://i.imgur.com/sn349jrl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nosneb on November 05, 2018, 04:28:19 PM
the chopski

(https://i.imgur.com/sn349jrl.jpg)

Love this set up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: exiled on November 08, 2018, 01:51:04 PM
This is my first post on slap. I'm 29 and old and decided to build up a cruiser.

I might be the only person actually skating their Strangelove deck. I love the weird ass shape of this thing. I think it's technically like an 8.625 at it's widest point and tapers down to 8.5 with a kinda squared off nose.

Strangelove "Jesus Saves"
on 149 Indy Reynolds Hollows w/ the baseplate from regular forged hollows.
Indy 1/8" shock pads.
Bones Hardcore bushings (hard on the bottom and medium on top, though I might switch out to all hard bushings cause I'm getting some slight wheel bite)
OJ Super Juice wheels
Bones Swiss bearings

This thing hauls ass, I'll say that much.
(https://i.imgur.com/TLypL92.jpg)

I updated my setup with some OJ Hot Juice 55mm Minis and it feels so much lighter and more agile for throwing some ollies and flippy stuff. Almost even feels faster for some reason... probably cause the whole setup is lighter. Anyway, I think I like them better, we'll see how long they last. Apparently they're not super durable. 55mm Super Juice would be the shit tho... just sayin. Obviously wheel-bite issue is gone now, too.

I also want to say that the feel of this Strangelove shape (I think it's called the Counterpoint) with the concave and everything is really god darn nice for some cruising... I measured it and it's not 8.625 like they say it is... it's actually 8.5 above the front trucks and 8.25 above the back trucks.

(https://i.imgur.com/i6pgS7n.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on November 08, 2018, 03:07:39 PM
whats the go with ricta cloud 92As, i want some 52s for a cruiser im putting together and with 55mm kryptonics the thing feels like a slug
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: stets on November 09, 2018, 02:24:40 AM
the chopski

(https://i.imgur.com/sn349jrl.jpg)

Damn, I just set up the same exact Chromeball x Scumco deck! Found it on eBay for cheap, and have always been a fan of the skatenerdery of Chromeball. Set up with 56mm ADHD Spits and some of those axel-less all Titanium Theeves that I forgot I had tried and quickly switched away from and put them in a box like 5 years ago. (Titanium hanger doesn't grind well. Sticky on any sort of metal coping. So good enough for a super light cruiser I guess!)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4862/45069274224_5fff5e6f83_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Francis Xavier on November 09, 2018, 09:36:57 AM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/259l9fs.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/15eznr4.jpg)

Inspired by Gleaming the Cube and some scrap aluminum. I cut the shape,kicked a slight tail, and jewelled the bottom. Mounted up some Indy's,slipped on some OG OJ wheels with a mix of bearings and it's good to go. The diamond plate is glued on,I was going to weld it but it'd change the metal structure and probably crack eventually. This thing works good as a weapon and slappies.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Vitriol on November 09, 2018, 03:11:55 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/259l9fs.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/15eznr4.jpg)

Inspired by Gleaming the Cube and some scrap aluminum. I cut the shape,kicked a slight tail, and jewelled the bottom. Mounted up some Indy's,slipped on some OG OJ wheels with a mix of bearings and it's good to go. The diamond plate is glued on,I was going to weld it but it'd change the metal structure and probably crack eventually. This thing works good as a weapon and slappies.
Cool! Let me just put my pads on and i'll join the sesh!  ;D
(https://image.ibb.co/ffsdLA/gambiera-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/juUQ0A)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Francis Xavier on November 09, 2018, 04:13:39 PM
The wheels are huge and soft so they take most of the shake away from shitty ground. The deck is solid so it flexs like a regular wood deck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on November 09, 2018, 11:07:56 PM
That is insane! Looks very cool. Not 100% sold on the functionality of it though.  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Francis Xavier on November 09, 2018, 11:15:47 PM
It gets me to the liquor store and back,that's all I needed haha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: somethingmustbreaknow on November 10, 2018, 12:06:42 AM
that thing looks sick, xavier.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on November 10, 2018, 12:55:39 AM
Just be careful to not slip out and shoot that thing in some one’s leg, that sharp nose looks like it can make some serious damage😬
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on November 11, 2018, 02:55:47 AM
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(http://i65.tinypic.com/259l9fs.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/15eznr4.jpg)

Inspired by Gleaming the Cube and some scrap aluminum. I cut the shape,kicked a slight tail, and jewelled the bottom. Mounted up some Indy's,slipped on some OG OJ wheels with a mix of bearings and it's good to go. The diamond plate is glued on,I was going to weld it but it'd change the metal structure and probably crack eventually. This thing works good as a weapon and slappies.
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Cool! Let me just put my pads on and i'll join the sesh!  ;D
(https://image.ibb.co/ffsdLA/gambiera-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/juUQ0A)
I think your mental
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: planman on December 01, 2018, 07:38:25 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0zQpFhUcZ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=16pfp2bg4satq
This board will probably get me killed but oh well. 10 incher I got from a buddy with 149s and some crumbly bois.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Avon on December 01, 2018, 10:29:19 AM
whats the go with ricta cloud 92As, i want some 52s for a cruiser im putting together and with 55mm kryptonics the thing feels like a slug

I just bought some 72a ricta clouds in 52mm and they're great. They only sacrifice you make is powersliding but I'm starting to realize how much more I like soft wheels. I even like the sound better.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on December 01, 2018, 11:42:36 AM
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whats the go with ricta cloud 92As, i want some 52s for a cruiser im putting together and with 55mm kryptonics the thing feels like a slug
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I just bought some 72a ricta clouds in 52mm and they're great. They only sacrifice you make is powersliding but I'm starting to realize how much more I like soft wheels. I even like the sound better.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on December 01, 2018, 02:05:17 PM
whats the go with ricta cloud 92As, i want some 52s for a cruiser im putting together and with 55mm kryptonics the thing feels like a slug

I have the 54mm 92a ricta's, and personally am not a huge fan—not what I was looking for. To me, they're not soft enough to get a nice and smooth cruiser ride. Have also been unsuccessfully trying to powerslide on them, but that's probably me sucking at it. I still use them regularly tho hahah. I also have 90a 53s C-cut mini logos that I really enjoy for cruising. Been thinking of getting a 55mm A-cut set of those, 54 Keyframes, or even 56 g-slides in the future. We'll see... not like i need new wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on December 01, 2018, 11:24:33 PM
Keyframes are amazing. I've got 54 mm ones on one of my cruisers and they're seriously the best cruiser wheels I've tried. Won't slide but that's just how it is. Got 60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds on another cruiser and those fuckers roll over anything pretty much but they're a bit big for my liking as I'm used to 54 mm wheels. Also using 1/8th inch risers with them. Spitfire 80HD cruiser wheels suck compared to Keyframes. Got a set of 54 mm ones on my rain cruiser and compared to the Keyframes, they're hard as fuck but still won't slide any better. With the Keyframes you're chillin' and with the Spitfires you're constantly pushing.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on December 02, 2018, 01:00:53 AM
Keyframes sound like the best option for a cruiser wheel that isn't too big or wide. If you don't mind a chunkier wheel however, the Powell 85a 60mm Bombers actually slide pretty well, mine are at about 55-56mm now and no flatspots.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: switchbs180 on December 02, 2018, 10:04:49 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqmzutNlfUW/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=cnca7nnd53wd

stoked on my cruiser
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on December 26, 2018, 04:32:20 AM
Keyframes are amazing. I've got 54 mm ones on one of my cruisers and they're seriously the best cruiser wheels I've tried. Won't slide but that's just how it is. Got 60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds on another cruiser and those fuckers roll over anything pretty much but they're a bit big for my liking as I'm used to 54 mm wheels. Also using 1/8th inch risers with them. Spitfire 80HD cruiser wheels suck compared to Keyframes. Got a set of 54 mm ones on my rain cruiser and compared to the Keyframes, they're hard as fuck but still won't slide any better. With the Keyframes you're chillin' and with the Spitfires you're constantly pushing.
Have you ever tried Bones atf’s? I have those on my current cruiser and would like to know how keyframes are compared to those? Gonna build new cruiser for next summer and those keyframes got my attention...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on December 26, 2018, 06:02:50 AM
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Keyframes are amazing. I've got 54 mm ones on one of my cruisers and they're seriously the best cruiser wheels I've tried. Won't slide but that's just how it is. Got 60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds on another cruiser and those fuckers roll over anything pretty much but they're a bit big for my liking as I'm used to 54 mm wheels. Also using 1/8th inch risers with them. Spitfire 80HD cruiser wheels suck compared to Keyframes. Got a set of 54 mm ones on my rain cruiser and compared to the Keyframes, they're hard as fuck but still won't slide any better. With the Keyframes you're chillin' and with the Spitfires you're constantly pushing.
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Have you ever tried Bones atf’s? I have those on my current cruiser and would like to know how keyframes are compared to those? Gonna build new cruiser for next summer and those keyframes got my attention...

I haven't. I've heard that they don't last though. Chipping and whatnot. The dude at Dylan's Trading told me that it's the only wheel he's gotten complaints from and has sent them back to get replacements, which they've honoured though. Heard from someone else too that they just don't last. I think it was the core separating from the wheel or something like that. Can't remember exactly. I was interested in trying them out to compare to my Keyframes but hearing all this made me not want to try them anymore.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nooky on December 26, 2018, 10:47:28 AM
Keyframes are amazing. I've got 54 mm ones on one of my cruisers and they're seriously the best cruiser wheels I've tried. Won't slide but that's just how it is. Got 60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds on another cruiser and those fuckers roll over anything pretty much but they're a bit big for my liking as I'm used to 54 mm wheels. Also using 1/8th inch risers with them. Spitfire 80HD cruiser wheels suck compared to Keyframes. Got a set of 54 mm ones on my rain cruiser and compared to the Keyframes, they're hard as fuck but still won't slide any better. With the Keyframes you're chillin' and with the Spitfires you're constantly pushing.

fwiw i don't have trouble sliding my keyframes, especially after they wore in. much prefer them to my bones rough riders and oj super juices. although maybe there is a distinction to be made about a true slide versus reverts or quick scrubbing slides to slow down
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on December 27, 2018, 12:22:23 AM
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Keyframes are amazing. I've got 54 mm ones on one of my cruisers and they're seriously the best cruiser wheels I've tried. Won't slide but that's just how it is. Got 60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds on another cruiser and those fuckers roll over anything pretty much but they're a bit big for my liking as I'm used to 54 mm wheels. Also using 1/8th inch risers with them. Spitfire 80HD cruiser wheels suck compared to Keyframes. Got a set of 54 mm ones on my rain cruiser and compared to the Keyframes, they're hard as fuck but still won't slide any better. With the Keyframes you're chillin' and with the Spitfires you're constantly pushing.
[close]
Have you ever tried Bones atf’s? I have those on my current cruiser and would like to know how keyframes are compared to those? Gonna build new cruiser for next summer and those keyframes got my attention...
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I haven't. I've heard that they don't last though. Chipping and whatnot. The dude at Dylan's Trading told me that it's the only wheel he's gotten complaints from and has sent them back to get replacements, which they've honoured though. Heard from someone else too that they just don't last. I think it was the core separating from the wheel or something like that. Can't remember exactly. I was interested in trying them out to compare to my Keyframes but hearing all this made me not want to try them anymore.
I must have gotten good batch cuz my atf’s are atleast 8years old and I’ve beaten the shit out of them, they were originally 55/56mm (can’t even remember anymore 😄) and now somewhere around 50mm I guess...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baggy spandex on January 06, 2019, 11:40:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hg9dLjI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9rHvsh6.jpg)

Polar Dane1 shape
Indy 159s
OJ hot juice
Bones reds
mini logo risers
Shorty's hardware
mob
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on January 07, 2019, 06:19:22 AM
Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
(https://i.ibb.co/7GFYG9G/B7-B7-C4-BA-9-BDD-43-ED-980-B-81-AFC4-B38895.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NLzVL4L)
(https://i.ibb.co/XzSY5Gs/DAF40-AA8-288-E-468-E-AC01-4-C394-FB4-AB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDzP1Kc)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on January 07, 2019, 08:43:36 AM
New liquor store rig.

(https://i.imgur.com/XKdym3cl.jpg)

9" sample, Indy 159s, OJIIIs. Fun as heck.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 07, 2019, 11:49:44 AM
Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details

That looks really great
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on January 12, 2019, 08:51:07 AM
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Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
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That looks really great

Thanks dawg. It’s fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Szechuan on January 13, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIi1Drjagz/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1p5kz6n6b2e3x (https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIi1Drjagz/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1p5kz6n6b2e3x)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ziad on January 13, 2019, 08:16:39 PM
This 9 inch big boy
https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/images/real-skateboards-tommy-guerrero-tg-reissue-red-skateboard-deck-9-3-p28004-68968_medium.jpg
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sk8bones on January 17, 2019, 08:40:06 PM
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/1760/WjArSc.jpg)

AH Gonz shape, Ace 66 stock bushings, Bones Swiss 6 Ball,, OJ Keyframe 58mm 86a, 1/2 inch risers, rails, unknown grip

SC Winkowski, Indy 169 with stock bushings, Bones Swiss 6 Ball, SC Slimeballs 66mm 78a, 1/2 inch risers, rails, unknown grip.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on February 28, 2019, 04:17:16 PM
This thread hasn’t been up in a while...

(https://i.ibb.co/hmF5D1H/DE0-D4-E64-187-C-4-DA2-88-C4-CED20-F6-C5-ECB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TgMXmqR)
(https://i.ibb.co/BymXd3c/8-E59-C778-375-F-4794-BCEC-CD5-BB6-E6-E7-CA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wST93gB)


Ah 7.6 it’s basically a zip zinger I guess
Fake Indy with venture bushings
Land shark 55mm these are not soft.
Habitat hardware haha
Spitfire cheapshots

This board is subject to change that what I find fun about cruiser boards
Not being fussy about shit I just chuck it on see if it works..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on February 28, 2019, 06:13:06 PM
This thread hasn’t been up in a while...

(https://i.ibb.co/hmF5D1H/DE0-D4-E64-187-C-4-DA2-88-C4-CED20-F6-C5-ECB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TgMXmqR)
(https://i.ibb.co/BymXd3c/8-E59-C778-375-F-4794-BCEC-CD5-BB6-E6-E7-CA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wST93gB)


Ah 7.6 it’s basically a zip zinger I guess
Fake Indy with venture bushings
Land shark 55mm these are not soft.
Habitat hardware haha
Spitfire cheapshots

This board is subject to change that what I find fun about cruiser boards
Not being fussy about shit I just chuck it on see if it works..

this is such a weird set up i love it
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: stets on February 28, 2019, 08:01:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hg9dLjI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9rHvsh6.jpg)

Polar Dane1 shape
Indy 159s
OJ hot juice
Bones reds
mini logo risers
Shorty's hardware
mob

It's funny, to us that's a cruiser. But to Nick Boserio that's his setup he actually goes out and gets clips on! That guy is a beast, with a strange penchant for soft wheels and atypical boards.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baggy spandex on February 28, 2019, 08:43:56 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/hg9dLjI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9rHvsh6.jpg)

Polar Dane1 shape
Indy 159s
OJ hot juice
Bones reds
mini logo risers
Shorty's hardware
mob
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It's funny, to us that's a cruiser. But to Nick Boserio that's his setup he actually goes out and gets clips on! That guy is a beast, with a strange penchant for soft wheels and atypical boards.
Spot on. Nick Boserio is 100% the reason I set this up the way I did.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVzJUQfMvYA
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 5teve.0h on March 03, 2019, 01:15:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qbwWmjG.jpg)

Anti Hero green giant shaped 9.56
Indy 215s
Bones hard bushings
Spitfire 80HD Charger Conical 58mm
Sunday Screamer bearings
Mini logo grip
Random risers and hardware I had laying around
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hefe43 on March 04, 2019, 12:37:49 PM
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r635/thedeficientone/F4EA0980-99FD-4151-AC16-8969208A5AC2_zpsqhfkrzsh.jpeg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/thedeficientone/media/F4EA0980-99FD-4151-AC16-8969208A5AC2_zpsqhfkrzsh.jpeg.html)

Krooked 7.4
Indy 109s
Bones 56mm
Reds
1/4in risers
Jessup
Hardware that’s not the same and the head difference is all I stare at when I ride it.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on March 04, 2019, 12:45:20 PM
^ looks fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChrisLambe94 on March 04, 2019, 12:52:02 PM
Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
(https://i.ibb.co/7GFYG9G/B7-B7-C4-BA-9-BDD-43-ED-980-B-81-AFC4-B38895.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NLzVL4L)
(https://i.ibb.co/XzSY5Gs/DAF40-AA8-288-E-468-E-AC01-4-C394-FB4-AB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDzP1Kc)
78 A, It must be like rolling on pillows, I need this setup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on March 05, 2019, 08:16:46 AM
just found out they make 55mm super juice minis  ;D

I like the softness of the hot juice 3 on my cruiser, but the square corners suck and chip to shit in a few sessions. no big deal but it takes the smoothness of the ride -- these super juice seem to be the perfect response to that with the rounded edges
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MC3 on March 05, 2019, 10:01:33 AM
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r635/thedeficientone/F4EA0980-99FD-4151-AC16-8969208A5AC2_zpsqhfkrzsh.jpeg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/thedeficientone/media/F4EA0980-99FD-4151-AC16-8969208A5AC2_zpsqhfkrzsh.jpeg.html)

Krooked 7.4
Indy 109s
Bones 56mm
Reds
1/4in risers
Jessup
Hardware that’s not the same and the head difference is all I stare at when I ride it.

I love this deck, always wanted one since since he went pro
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on March 06, 2019, 06:09:56 PM
I just got some super juice mini and put some venture 5.0’s
On the one I posted above it’s alot of fun...

(https://i.ibb.co/YXF8rRN/7-B074-E31-5-B21-4-B81-954-E-7898-E3825854.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7QdV9YS)

AH 7.6 cruiser shape
Venture with thunder medium bushings
Oj super juice mini 55
Reds
Habitat hardware

Some dude just said do a kickflip about half n hour ago when
I had this thing with me at the bus stop ..  so I said u do it

the smart ass did it first go and went back to talking to his chick.. ha

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on March 07, 2019, 06:13:46 AM
Enjoying seeing some of the smaller cruiser setups here.

Recently found this old Habitat Raymond board in my mom's garage. I remember being so pumped on this board for how pointy it was. I decided to Frankenstein it into a cruiser and it is super fun.
(https://i.imgur.com/5vN24VQ.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/FNJe6N1.jpg?1)

Habitat 7.5 x 31.25
Independent 129
OJ Keyframes 56mm
Independent risers
Shorty's 1" allen
Reds
Jessup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2019, 11:27:14 AM
Enjoying seeing some of the smaller cruiser setups here.

Recently found this old Habitat Raymond board in my mom's garage. I remember being so pumped on this board for how pointy it was. I decided to Frankenstein it into a cruiser and it is super fun.
(https://i.imgur.com/5vN24VQ.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/FNJe6N1.jpg?1)

Habitat 7.5 x 31.25
Independent 129
OJ Keyframes 56mm
Independent risers
Shorty's 1" allen
Reds
Jessup

I’d skate that board as my main. Damn that shape is sick. Had a wenning from that era that was maybe 7.4....anyways, that shit clean. I don’t skate particularly well, in general, and possibly less so on super small boards, but they are fun to look down at. I have a close friend who stopped skating for many many years. Came back to it a few years ago and was incensed he couldn’t find any 7.5s. He found one eventually and set it up with 129s and 56s. Which he insists is how we rode them back in the day. Tall and tippy.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on March 07, 2019, 12:47:47 PM
It is a wonderful shape, nice and flat too. I never did 7.5 on the regs but I saw that at the shop and was in love.

I for sure had homies in the 90s who skated skinny boards with big wheels...distinctly remember one of the dudes I skated with rocking a 7.5 23 Clyde Singleton with some huge 60mm-looking guys. I've never been able to do big wheels (recently tried 55s and hated it) except in the context of a cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on March 07, 2019, 01:39:47 PM
It is a wonderful shape, nice and flat too. I never did 7.5 on the regs but I saw that at the shop and was in love.

I for sure had homies in the 90s who skated skinny boards with big wheels...distinctly remember one of the dudes I skated with rocking a 7.5 23 Clyde Singleton with some huge 60mm-looking guys. I've never been able to do big wheels (recently tried 55s and hated it) except in the context of a cruiser.

This is so true one of my favourite set ups from around 97
I had a 2 Clyde Singleton Steve Stedham graphic  7.6 with ventures with 56 mm spits.. loved it

Man I remember set ups down to the bearings even my brothers from the 80’s n shit.. sad

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2019, 05:31:32 PM
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It is a wonderful shape, nice and flat too. I never did 7.5 on the regs but I saw that at the shop and was in love.

I for sure had homies in the 90s who skated skinny boards with big wheels...distinctly remember one of the dudes I skated with rocking a 7.5 23 Clyde Singleton with some huge 60mm-looking guys. I've never been able to do big wheels (recently tried 55s and hated it) except in the context of a cruiser.
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This is so true one of my favourite set ups from around 97
I had a 2 Clyde Singleton stee Stephan graphic  7.6 with ventures with 56 mm spits.. I loved it

Man I set ups down to the bearings even my brothers from 80’s n shit.. sad

97 sounds about right. I’d have to go back and look at Old video release dates. My favorites were trilogy and mouse, but not being in California the big wheel east coast thing was really cool to us. Not sure why we needed this combo of small boards and huge wheels....you could definitely Ollie higher with the big ass wheels, when you managed to hit your tail. I guess 8” was as large as I saw without someone being ‘that’ person at the park with the one big board. Dudes that just skated transition were riding boards less than 8”. Kinda funny
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on March 07, 2019, 08:32:06 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/24zivk7.png)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/286y8vk.png)

my late-to-class setup
Indy 169s, stock
55mm 86a acid chemical co. "pods"
reds and jessup
APB (Honolulu) 9"+ shop deck

they said the deck is a generator Grosso AH shape. can anyone identify it? (looks like a rounder green giant to me?)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on March 08, 2019, 06:28:51 AM
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It is a wonderful shape, nice and flat too. I never did 7.5 on the regs but I saw that at the shop and was in love.

I for sure had homies in the 90s who skated skinny boards with big wheels...distinctly remember one of the dudes I skated with rocking a 7.5 23 Clyde Singleton with some huge 60mm-looking guys. I've never been able to do big wheels (recently tried 55s and hated it) except in the context of a cruiser.
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This is so true one of my favourite set ups from around 97
I had a 2 Clyde Singleton stee Stephan graphic  7.6 with ventures with 56 mm spits.. I loved it

Man I set ups down to the bearings even my brothers from 80’s n shit.. sad
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97 sounds about right. I’d have to go back and look at Old video release dates. My favorites were trilogy and mouse, but not being in California the big wheel east coast thing was really cool to us. Not sure why we needed this combo of small boards and huge wheels....you could definitely Ollie higher with the big ass wheels, when you managed to hit your tail. I guess 8” was as large as I saw without someone being ‘that’ person at the park with the one big board. Dudes that just skated transition were riding boards less than 8”. Kinda funny

I'm just guessing, but I think Ricky in EE3 popularized the small (at the time normal) board and big wheels combo...pretty sure he was running like a 7.75" with 60mm. I know that video was super influential in my circle, though I was always the dude skating tiny wheels and dying on sidewalk cracks, winter debris, whatever.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: papo on March 28, 2019, 09:55:03 AM
I just finished assembling my cruiser

Front:
https://imgur.com/BetPwPO

(https://i.imgur.com/BetPwPO.jpg)

Back:
https://imgur.com/Zppv7O6

(https://i.imgur.com/Zppv7O6.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tony volume on March 28, 2019, 05:29:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Grcc3nb.jpg)

The weather's starting to pick up so I went down to the shop and bought a new cruiser setup yesterday. Ignore the instagram text, I had to download the photo from my story.

Polar Oski 9.25
Indy 159s
Bones Rough Riders 80a 59mm
Reds

This is actually my first ever cruiser setup, I've pushed around on friends' before but it's nice to have a smooth rider of my own now.

That’s beautiful!! How’s that shape? Could we get a picture of the top?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on March 30, 2019, 09:10:53 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/o1oYvme.jpg)
Seven Inch (local company) 8.4" x 32" 14.25" wb
Old Indy 149's with new bushings and pivot cups
Keyframes 54mm
random mix of bearings
indy bolts
mix of griptapes
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: os89 on March 30, 2019, 09:13:25 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/o1oYvme.jpg)
Seven Inch (local company) 8.4" x 32" 14.25" wb
Old Indy 149's with new bushings and pivot cups
Keyframes 54mm
random mix of bearings
indy bolts
mix of griptapes

Nice man, this whole setup looks fun and that graphic is pretty sick too, damn.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: papo on March 30, 2019, 01:23:55 PM
I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?

(https://i.imgur.com/2LeN1W8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lMX1du3.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: johnes on March 30, 2019, 01:45:13 PM
I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?

(https://i.imgur.com/2LeN1W8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lMX1du3.jpg)
It showed them for me.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: papo on March 30, 2019, 02:30:00 PM
Odd, it still doesnt show it to me, only the two images from the new post. Thanks though
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on March 31, 2019, 03:58:50 AM
I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?

(https://i.imgur.com/2LeN1W8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lMX1du3.jpg)

What are the sizes of your things, my dude?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: papo on March 31, 2019, 06:41:29 AM
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I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?

(https://i.imgur.com/2LeN1W8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lMX1du3.jpg)
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What are the sizes of your things, my dude?

Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FROTHY on March 31, 2019, 07:43:04 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/24zivk7.png)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/286y8vk.png)

my late-to-class setup
Indy 169s, stock
55mm 86a acid chemical co. "pods"
reds and jessup
APB (Honolulu) 9"+ shop deck

they said the deck is a generator Grosso AH shape. can anyone identify it? (looks like a rounder green giant to me?)

I don't recall any Grosso shapes looking like that, but I had an AH with a cow on it that looked like that shape. I'm surprised I can't find a picture of it, but it was pretty much all wood grain with a drawing of a cow (like their 1998 video "cow").
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Post by: jakeumms on March 31, 2019, 11:15:09 AM
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What are the sizes of your things, my dude?
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Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size

Sorry I was asking, in a really terrible way, what size trucks and wheels you had on that guy. I thought about picking up a Bowie board and it never happened but if I did I also woulda set it up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: concerned_parent on April 02, 2019, 07:32:43 AM
i have that bowie board but i feel like it's going to end up on my wall and not under my feet. no concave and barely any nose/tail kick. i've got the jason adams bowie board on the wall currently.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on April 02, 2019, 09:55:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/o1oYvme.jpg)
Seven Inch (local company) 8.4" x 32" 14.25" wb
Old Indy 149's with new bushings and pivot cups
Keyframes 54mm
random mix of bearings
indy bolts
mix of griptapes
Rad looking set up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 03, 2019, 02:42:38 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/o1oYvme.jpg)
Seven Inch (local company) 8.4" x 32" 14.25" wb
Old Indy 149's with new bushings and pivot cups
Keyframes 54mm
random mix of bearings
indy bolts
mix of griptapes
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Rad looking set up
It’s so much fun, I’ve cruised thru the town everyday now to work and man those keyframes are some nice wheels,coming from Bones atf’s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tedkootz on April 03, 2019, 12:36:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/62gLco1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 04, 2019, 07:06:25 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/o1oYvme.jpg)
Seven Inch (local company) 8.4" x 32" 14.25" wb
Old Indy 149's with new bushings and pivot cups
Keyframes 54mm
random mix of bearings
indy bolts
mix of griptapes
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Nice man, this whole setup looks fun and that graphic is pretty sick too, damn.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: reverbtank on April 04, 2019, 09:46:41 PM
Welcome. Independent Hollows. Bronson RAWs. Powell 59mm G Slides.

(http://i.imgur.com/lC9KOb2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on April 04, 2019, 10:30:01 PM
Welcome. Independent Hollows. Bronson RAWs. Powell 59mm G Slides.

(http://i.imgur.com/lC9KOb2.jpg)

I like the aesthetic. hows them G slides?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: D on April 07, 2019, 08:14:05 AM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/dw9jxu.jpg)

Love everything about this setup

5boro 7.6
Indy/supreme 129s (Site glitched last year and got these for $35 shipped)
Spitfire 80HD 54mm
Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nesta. on April 07, 2019, 03:14:37 PM
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The weather's starting to pick up so I went down to the shop and bought a new cruiser setup yesterday. Ignore the instagram text, I had to download the photo from my story.

Polar Oski 9.25
Indy 159s
Bones Rough Riders 80a 59mm
Reds

This is actually my first ever cruiser setup, I've pushed around on friends' before but it's nice to have a smooth rider of my own now.
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That’s beautiful!! How’s that shape? Could we get a picture of the top?

Sorry, didn't see this til now. I really dig the shape, the widest part of the board being right around the front truck and it narrowing down towards the middle is really nice. I actually wasn't huge on the rough riders, they're too wide for my taste so I threw them in my trunk as a backup set and put some 56 mm 78a Ricta Clouds on it.

(https://i.imgur.com/9XJuOxG.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/0OOVXxk.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: reverbtank on April 24, 2019, 08:29:50 PM
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Welcome. Independent Hollows. Bronson RAWs. Powell 59mm G Slides.

(http://i.imgur.com/lC9KOb2.jpg)
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I like the aesthetic. hows them G slides?

They're sick! They make a 56mm now I will probably get for my next cruiser set. These are the 59s. I dig the harder wheel but with a wider contact patch, so they can power slide and shit but they grip real well too unless you're trying to slide.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Heywoodfloyd on April 26, 2019, 11:00:00 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/gj5jYHKr/20190426-195839.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Welcome 8.25
Thunder 149
Super reds
54mm spitfire 80hd
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 29, 2019, 04:12:36 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/1vyZB2Z/Screen-Shot-2019-04-29-at-4-07-19-AM.png)(https://i.ibb.co/g7WFTnJ/Screen-Shot-2019-04-29-at-4-06-56-AM.png)

Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues

Downsizing the cruiser, made with some fresh, some random old parts. The frankenstein trucks feel really nice, surfy and responsive. Not sold on the wheels yet, coming from a bigger cruiser with 60mm 85a bombers that powerslid quite well. Definitely miss the ability to slide these wheels going down a hill but also wanted something that looked more well proportioned for the smaller board. Would appreciate recs for soft wheels around this size/width that are slideable if that exists.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: SadandLonely on April 29, 2019, 08:26:07 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/24zivk7.png)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/286y8vk.png)

my late-to-class setup
Indy 169s, stock
55mm 86a acid chemical co. "pods"
reds and jessup
APB (Honolulu) 9"+ shop deck

they said the deck is a generator Grosso AH shape. can anyone identify it? (looks like a rounder green giant to me?)
Grossos boards are super square with super squared out rails.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nooky on April 29, 2019, 08:34:16 AM

Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues

Would appreciate recs for soft wheels around this size/width that are slideable if that exists.

keyframes. mine slid very easily once broken in.

or if you really can't jive with keyframes, you could try OJ's 'in crust we trust' 92a.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 29, 2019, 12:07:43 PM
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Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues

Would appreciate recs for soft wheels around this size/width that are slideable if that exists.
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keyframes. mine slid very easily once broken in.

or if you really can't jive with keyframes, you could try OJ's 'in crust we trust' 92a.

Hmm I see, I don't think I'd want to go any harder than keyframes for the cruiser, so hopefully these will start to break in soon. How long did it take for yours to get to that point?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: anon on April 29, 2019, 12:10:50 PM
Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues
56mm wheels with no risers? or does the width of the trucks make up for that?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 29, 2019, 12:19:24 PM
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Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues
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56mm wheels with no risers? or does the width of the trucks make up for that?

I don't skate wiggly loose trucks, probably a solid medium. Have done closer to 60 and it's been fine for me. I do wax the wheelbite area just for peace of mind though. But in this case, the wheelbite marks are on the very edge of the deck (not completely on), so I imagine the wheelbite isn't as gnarly.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: papo on April 29, 2019, 03:37:10 PM
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I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?
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What are the sizes of your things, my dude?
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Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size
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Sorry I was asking, in a really terrible way, what size trucks and wheels you had on that guy. I thought about picking up a Bowie board and it never happened but if I did I also woulda set it up.
sorry for the late reply, I just saw this. I have 60mm F4 classic Spitfire 99Duro and Indy Stage 11 Polished Standard. I’ve rode my setup a few times now and I like it. It’s odd though because I’ve been riding my 53 Spitfire conical full which are down to 49mm rn so it’s odd haha.

I wonder if I should have gotten smaller wheels. Other than that I am happy.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 30, 2019, 01:27:47 AM
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Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues

Would appreciate recs for soft wheels around this size/width that are slideable if that exists.
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keyframes. mine slid very easily once broken in.

or if you really can't jive with keyframes, you could try OJ's 'in crust we trust' 92a.
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Hmm I see, I don't think I'd want to go any harder than keyframes for the cruiser, so hopefully these will start to break in soon. How long did it take for yours to get to that point?
I’m curious about this too, I’ve been skating my keyframes daily few weeks now and I can break ’em for some quick speedchecks but no way proper powerslides, never managed to break under 90d wheels to powerslide actually so maybe it’s just me🤔
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on April 30, 2019, 02:15:57 AM
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Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues

Would appreciate recs for soft wheels around this size/width that are slideable if that exists.
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keyframes. mine slid very easily once broken in.

or if you really can't jive with keyframes, you could try OJ's 'in crust we trust' 92a.
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Hmm I see, I don't think I'd want to go any harder than keyframes for the cruiser, so hopefully these will start to break in soon. How long did it take for yours to get to that point?
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I’m curious about this too, I’ve been skating my keyframes daily few weeks now and I can break ’em for some quick speedchecks but no way proper powerslides, never managed to break under 90d wheels to powerslide actually so maybe it’s just me🤔

Most soft wheels I've tried don't slide for shit. However I've had two sets of Powell Bombers 85a on previous cruisers that slide extremely well, not too much more effort than a hard wheel. I'd get those again, or try the g-slides, but I want a wheel with a slimmer profile for the zip zinger. It's definitely possible to make a soft wheel that slides well, but it seems that most manufacturers haven't figured it out, and the ones that have don't make them in a variety of shapes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on April 30, 2019, 10:19:06 AM
I want a wheel with a slimmer profile

The g-slides urethane in a keyframe profile would be stellar.
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Post by: weon on April 30, 2019, 02:09:48 PM
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I want a wheel with a slimmer profile
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The g-slides urethane in a keyframe profile would be stellar.

dreamy
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on April 30, 2019, 11:05:32 PM
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I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?
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What are the sizes of your things, my dude?
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Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size
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Sorry I was asking, in a really terrible way, what size trucks and wheels you had on that guy. I thought about picking up a Bowie board and it never happened but if I did I also woulda set it up.
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sorry for the late reply, I just saw this. I have 60mm F4 classic Spitfire 99Duro and Indy Stage 11 Polished Standard. I’ve rode my setup a few times now and I like it. It’s odd though because I’ve been riding my 53 Spitfire conical full which are down to 49mm rn so it’s odd haha.

I wonder if I should have gotten smaller wheels. Other than that I am happy.

Thanks for the reply! I have a Dane1 set-up that's pretty similar in shape that I don't ride much because it's pretty big lol. I thought I'd be psyched to get a taste of how it used to be but mostly I just think it's harder to ollie. I started out with Ace 66s and 56mms wheels trying to keep it period but found that too heavy and put some 54mms and hollow Indy 169s on it. It's lighter but there's still a lot of skateboard there. I'm gonna take it out tomorrow though because it's pretty fun to ride around on.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dr Hfuhruhurr on May 01, 2019, 12:49:23 AM
I’m not a fan of longboards but my only cruiser is a Brad Edwards Gravity model with 159’s and some Gravity wheels Brad gave me before he died.  Miss that dude so much.  Cried my ass off the day I set it up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChrisLambe94 on May 03, 2019, 09:57:22 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BxBqn3AFQqh/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: SirPizzaSlayer on May 04, 2019, 05:11:41 PM
unfortunately I can't upload photos but I have a Jeff Grosso AH 9.25 board with 159 indy standards and 58mm Spitfire conical fulls. I like how it rides but I need risers so I can turn better.
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Post by: Raspberries on May 05, 2019, 02:51:30 PM
unfortunately I can't upload photos but I have a Jeff Grosso AH 9.25 board with 159 indy standards and 58mm Spitfire conical fulls. I like how it rides but I need risers so I can turn better.

That’s just a tranny setup brah
You need oj’s
Post in regular setup thread
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on May 07, 2019, 08:18:37 PM
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w448/dannygar07/Mobile%20Uploads/2FD2C4E8-9E70-4A09-98B4-8671844A8991_zpsv6hyvslp.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/dannygar07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2FD2C4E8-9E70-4A09-98B4-8671844A8991_zpsv6hyvslp.jpg.html)
One of my best friends bought me this turrible board for my bday, so I set it up as a cruiser.
AH Grosso 9.25
Ace 55s
Bones Rough Riders
Bronze hardware
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nooky on May 08, 2019, 10:51:58 AM
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Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues

Would appreciate recs for soft wheels around this size/width that are slideable if that exists.
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keyframes. mine slid very easily once broken in.

or if you really can't jive with keyframes, you could try OJ's 'in crust we trust' 92a.
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Hmm I see, I don't think I'd want to go any harder than keyframes for the cruiser, so hopefully these will start to break in soon. How long did it take for yours to get to that point?

maybe a month, month and a half.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: anon on May 10, 2019, 06:50:20 AM
other than being softer, how do 80hd's compare to keyframes?
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Post by: tangar on May 10, 2019, 07:54:29 AM
The 80hds feel like the super soft OJ juices. Bouncy, roll over anything and make ollies feel awkward. Key frames and Bones rough riders are soft enough to roll over most stuff without a problem, but you can still ollie and do some tricks without that wonky pop, in my experience.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Turtle Boy on May 21, 2019, 05:23:16 AM
I want to build a cruiser and was thinking about buying the classic 5boro in 8.0

(https://scontent-mad1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/1cc342dd9e1fcfb451c0c2ced75ff9c3/5D61A67F/t51.2885-15/e35/13167362_256314811396480_666029386_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.cdninstagram.com)


Do you guys know who manufactures it?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on May 21, 2019, 08:51:51 AM
other than being softer, how do 80hd's compare to keyframes?

They're fucking terrible. If you mean the Spitfire 80HDs. I have those and Keyframes in 54 mm both with a conical shape and have compared them side to side many times. The Spitfires are much harder than the Keyframes but still not hard enough to actually slide. They're the worst of both worlds. I can't see any reason at all for getting them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: SweetDickWilly666 on May 23, 2019, 03:25:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/62gLco1.jpg)

Setup looks so rad what wheels are you running?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: D on May 25, 2019, 06:36:56 AM
I want to build a cruiser and was thinking about buying the classic 5boro in 8.0

(https://scontent-mad1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/1cc342dd9e1fcfb451c0c2ced75ff9c3/5D61A67F/t51.2885-15/e35/13167362_256314811396480_666029386_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.cdninstagram.com)


Do you guys know who manufactures it?

Not sure if I posted mine in here, but I’m riding the 7.75 version of this as a cruiser. Love the size and shape however The wood is not the best on the one I got. Plys are delaming and cracking. I’ve been skating 5B boards for the last couple years and never had much of an issue.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jud Nestorkins on June 06, 2019, 12:38:52 PM
Zip Zinger
Ace 22s stock
OJ Super Juice mini 55mm
Indy bolts and risers
Modus titanium bearings


(https://i.postimg.cc/rytmPXL9/665-D0800-DFCD-4-D0-B-87-C6-D3985-F31-D0-AF.jpg)



One of the funniest set ups I’ve ever had and I was fool for not trying Ace for all these years. Turn quick like a thunder but are super stable even hella loose. And they have some of if not the highest quality bushings I’ve ever felt.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on June 06, 2019, 11:35:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tAn7zvbl.jpg)
Polar 9.25
Ace 55
Ricta Clouds 57mm
Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on June 07, 2019, 12:59:15 AM
Zip Zinger
Ace 22s stock
OJ Super Juice mini 55mm
Indy bolts and risers
Modus titanium bearings


(https://i.postimg.cc/rytmPXL9/665-D0800-DFCD-4-D0-B-87-C6-D3985-F31-D0-AF.jpg)



One of the funniest set ups I’ve ever had and I was fool for not trying Ace for all these years. Turn quick like a thunder but are super stable even hella loose. And they have some of if not the highest quality bushings I’ve ever felt.

Super juice minis are the best.. i was just looking at getting another set but ain’t nothing wrong
With the ones I’m still using..

How would u even know with these sorta wheels its pretty hard to flat spot and they dont seem to chip??
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Post by: Jud Nestorkins on June 07, 2019, 02:42:47 AM
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Zip Zinger
Ace 22s stock
OJ Super Juice mini 55mm
Indy bolts and risers
Modus titanium bearings


(https://i.postimg.cc/rytmPXL9/665-D0800-DFCD-4-D0-B-87-C6-D3985-F31-D0-AF.jpg)



One of the funniest set ups I’ve ever had and I was fool for not trying Ace for all these years. Turn quick like a thunder but are super stable even hella loose. And they have some of if not the highest quality bushings I’ve ever felt.
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Super juice minis are the best.. i was just looking at getting another set but ain’t nothing wrong
With the ones I’m still using..

How would u even know with these sorta wheels its pretty hard to flat spot and they dont seem to chip??
So far they seem pretty damn good.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on June 07, 2019, 05:52:19 AM
classic lookin zinger  8)

Here's my hammers cruiser. had this deck hanging on the wall for like 4 years. i was looking at it recently and the shape was too sick not to skate

(https://i.imgur.com/ZikCSf0.jpg?1)

Hammers USA 8.25" x 31.5"
Indy 149 / 92a conical bushings
Flip FKD bearings
Acid Chemical Co. Pods 55mm 86a conical shape
Cliche hardware
Jessup

wheels are pretty flush, stick out a mm or two on the tail
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jud Nestorkins on June 08, 2019, 11:47:26 AM
classic lookin zinger  8)

Here's my hammers cruiser. had this deck hanging on the wall for like 4 years. i was looking at it recently and the shape was too sick not to skate

(https://i.imgur.com/ZikCSf0.jpg?1)

Hammers USA 8.25" x 31.5"
Indy 149 / 92a conical bushings
Flip FKD bearings
Acid Chemical Co. Pods 55mm 86a conical shape
Cliche hardware
Jessup

wheels are pretty flush, stick out a mm or two on the tail
Haha. Thanks. I love this thing so much. Definitely my favorite shape for a cruiser compared to bigger decks.


Also, can you post a top shot of that hammers board?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HHH on June 13, 2019, 11:12:24 AM
I live in an area with rough asphalt and brick floors.

Anybody has experience with cruiser wheels for rough (er) surfaces? Currently trying to choose between 60mm oj's or 65mm duster wheels, both 78a, will probably get the dusters tho
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on June 13, 2019, 12:11:52 PM
I live in an area with rough asphalt and brick floors.

Anybody has experience with cruiser wheels for rough (er) surfaces? Currently trying to choose between 60mm oj's or 65mm duster wheels, both 78a, will probably get the dusters tho

60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds are great. Wide and soft. Will roll over anything. I live in a city with asphalt so rough, you might mistake it for a potato field.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on June 14, 2019, 04:46:30 AM
Here’s the top of the hammers board

It’s 8.25 at the widest
(https://i.imgur.com/0ySHuA4.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jud Nestorkins on June 15, 2019, 02:27:25 AM
I live in an area with rough asphalt and brick floors.

Anybody has experience with cruiser wheels for rough (er) surfaces? Currently trying to choose between 60mm oj's or 65mm duster wheels, both 78a, will probably get the dusters tho
I'd say the OJs. My 55mm Super Juice's are amazing and fast as hell. Plus I couldn't go above 60mm regardless of what size/shape deck they were on.

Here’s the top of the hammers board

It’s 8.25 at the widest
(https://i.imgur.com/0ySHuA4.jpg)
Thanks! While I'd personally rather have a slightly wider deck and I'd wish the nose was a little less round, that shape still looks super nice.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: m477 on June 16, 2019, 06:47:07 PM
For a cruiser where you are pushing a lot, I’d recommend 60mm max. I’ve tried 63 and 66mm but the added height of risers and wheel makes pushing more uncomfortable imo, especially long distance.

I’d only go more than 60mm if you’re riding downhill
or a gnarled ditch or full pipe like glory hole (cheese grater surfaces). Downhill on a giant wheel drastically increases your speed

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BelknappBruiser on June 22, 2019, 10:44:45 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/6IJbJHbl.jpg)

8.5 Paisley Skates/Gary
Ace 44 Classic (swapped out the stock bushing washers with Independent)
54 mm 87a OJxBum Bag
Bones Big Balls
Dooks 1/16" Silencers
Plus Reserve 1"
Unknown griptape that I got with some Heroin decks
 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on June 23, 2019, 01:14:09 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/k41rjWn/459-DDD56-8-F5-D-4-C0-D-B04-A-D8-ACF6887-EAD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zXJLp0c)
Natas Kaupas Santa Monica Airlines/Santa Cruz reissue 10.5”
OJ Super Juice Wheels 78a 60mm
Ace 66 High
Bones Reds
Mob Grip
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Qebrus on June 23, 2019, 03:08:44 PM
Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on June 23, 2019, 04:11:23 PM
Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?

I mean....yeah. I don’t hear about people liking the Indy turn more than Ace. You can make arguments for Indy I suppose....for just straight up ‘gliding, turning, Gesmaring’ aka cruising....ace.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on June 23, 2019, 11:57:01 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/k41rjWn/459-DDD56-8-F5-D-4-C0-D-B04-A-D8-ACF6887-EAD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zXJLp0c)
Natas Kaupas Santa Monica Airlines/Santa Cruz reissue 10.5”
OJ Super Juice Wheels 78a 60mm
Ace 66 High
Bones Reds
Mob Grip

That looks amazing! 👍
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Qebrus on June 24, 2019, 01:32:37 AM
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Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?
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I mean....yeah. I don’t hear about people liking the Indy turn more than Ace. You can make arguments for Indy I suppose....for just straight up ‘gliding, turning, Gesmaring’ aka cruising....ace.

It does seem like ace are what I'm looking for then!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on June 24, 2019, 09:37:05 PM
Both of the rides on this page look fun. Belknap why did you take out the stock bushings? They are so good!
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Post by: Nth syd bear on June 24, 2019, 09:57:27 PM
Super juice swirls.. havent seen them that whole natas set up looks sick
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BelknappBruiser on June 25, 2019, 07:29:43 PM
Both of the rides on this page look fun. Belknap why did you take out the stock bushings? They are so good!

I only swapped out the bushing washers. I was standing on it in my kitchen after I set it up, so I could get a feel for the trucks, and when I picked it up I noticed that one of the bushings had “popped” out. Taking the advice of another poster in the Ace trucks thread, I decided to use the Independent washers that I had in my survival kit. I’ve only ridden it to the liquor store once so far, but no “popped” bushings yet...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tangar on June 25, 2019, 08:10:29 PM
Oh right on. I haven’t had any bushings “pop” but the ones in my copper 55s are crooked. The board veers right when you just push it in front of you. But once I’m on it it doesn’t affect the turning at all.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on June 26, 2019, 09:28:29 AM
Oh right on. I haven’t had any bushings “pop” but the ones in my copper 55s are crooked. The board veers right when you just push it in front of you. But once I’m on it it doesn’t affect the turning at all.

My 55's are the same - doesn't bother me at all but is worth noting.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Paco Supreme on June 26, 2019, 11:26:45 PM
A full dip board is gonna be harder to Waterlog right?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on June 28, 2019, 05:50:40 AM
thanks doods I been riding it around for a week now and it’s fun as fuck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on July 22, 2019, 06:31:27 PM
Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
(https://i.ibb.co/7GFYG9G/B7-B7-C4-BA-9-BDD-43-ED-980-B-81-AFC4-B38895.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NLzVL4L)
(https://i.ibb.co/XzSY5Gs/DAF40-AA8-288-E-468-E-AC01-4-C394-FB4-AB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDzP1Kc)

If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on July 22, 2019, 07:12:40 PM
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Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
(https://i.ibb.co/7GFYG9G/B7-B7-C4-BA-9-BDD-43-ED-980-B-81-AFC4-B38895.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NLzVL4L)
(https://i.ibb.co/XzSY5Gs/DAF40-AA8-288-E-468-E-AC01-4-C394-FB4-AB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDzP1Kc)
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If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen
thats fucked up... where did u leave it to get it stolen?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on July 22, 2019, 07:24:46 PM
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Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
(https://i.ibb.co/7GFYG9G/B7-B7-C4-BA-9-BDD-43-ED-980-B-81-AFC4-B38895.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NLzVL4L)
(https://i.ibb.co/XzSY5Gs/DAF40-AA8-288-E-468-E-AC01-4-C394-FB4-AB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDzP1Kc)
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If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen
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thats fucked up... where did u leave it to get it stolen?

At work in in the warehouse area. I’m pretty sure I know who it is, there’s only one warehouse guy sketchy enough to take it, but I can’t prove it. This dude has apparently stolen and pawned peoples shit off from there before. He doesn’t skate so he’ll probably try to sell it for cheap or something.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on July 22, 2019, 07:28:57 PM
Not that it’ll make you feel better VHS ERA but that Natas whip is way sicker. Made me wanna ride that shape again
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on July 22, 2019, 08:30:23 PM
My condolences, VHS ERA..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yeahisaidit on July 22, 2019, 08:31:26 PM
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Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?
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I mean....yeah. I don’t hear about people liking the Indy turn more than Ace. You can make arguments for Indy I suppose....for just straight up ‘gliding, turning, Gesmaring’ aka cruising....ace.
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It does seem like ace are what I'm looking for then!

Aces are great, they’re just higher maintenance. The only trucks where I’ve had to replace pivot cups (multiple times). Something about how they turn, albeit really well, blows them out. But I’m also speaking from when you’ve skated them already then switching them to a cruiser setup, rather than a brand new set straight to cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ALZ on July 28, 2019, 01:16:30 PM
I'm looking to set up my first cruiser. I've had my eyes on this Santa Cruz Hosoi deck for awhile: https://www.oldskullskateboards.com/santa-cruz-old-school-hosoi-mini-rocket-air-re-issue-deck/
Most here recommend Aces I will go for them.

Should I go with the Ace 55s or the 66s? It seems to be tapering quite a bit. Any help would be appreciated  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on July 28, 2019, 01:35:38 PM
I'm looking to set up my first cruiser. I've had my eyes on this Santa Cruz Hosoi deck for awhile: https://www.oldskullskateboards.com/santa-cruz-old-school-hosoi-mini-rocket-air-re-issue-deck/
Most here recommend Aces I will go for them.

Should I go with the Ace 55s or the 66s? It seems to be tapering quite a bit. Any help would be appreciated  :)

You should ask the shop what they recommend or ask them to measure the width over the trucks. That is a wild taper and my guess would be 55s but maybe they'd even be too wide. Keep in mind Hosoi probably rode that shape with 159 or 169s though. One way or the other, Oldskull should be able to help you out.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HyenaChaser on July 29, 2019, 05:09:53 AM
Anybody rolling on one of those 60s style boards like Neil Blender's Heated Wheel boards?

http://www.instagram.com/p/BlsuqEwBKlR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

http://www.instagram.com/p/BlsyEzehdLD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: handsclapanin on August 12, 2019, 02:44:21 PM
Anybody rolling on one of those 60s style boards like Neil Blender's Heated Wheel boards?


Yes. Its fun. But will tip over really easy and send you down fast. Tracking down a rollerskate and sawing it in half for the trucks was fulfilling.
(http://i.imgur.com/Ghgqifwl.jpg?1) (https://imgur.com/Ghgqifw)
(http://i.imgur.com/KUUsZ7jl.jpg?1) (https://imgur.com/KUUsZ7j)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on August 13, 2019, 01:24:13 AM
Shit looks scary af
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HyenaChaser on August 13, 2019, 08:27:58 AM
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Anybody rolling on one of those 60s style boards like Neil Blender's Heated Wheel boards?

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Yes. Its fun. But will tip over really easy and send you down fast. Tracking down a rollerskate and sawing it in half for the trucks was fulfilling.
(http://i.imgur.com/Ghgqifwl.jpg?1) (https://imgur.com/Ghgqifw)
(http://i.imgur.com/KUUsZ7jl.jpg?1) (https://imgur.com/KUUsZ7j)

Thats why I'm kinda interested in it, I like the connection to history. You know, like a nerd. Whats the length on that? I'm wondering if I couldn't cut one out of an old deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: handsclapanin on August 13, 2019, 08:01:35 PM
27 x 6 inches
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on August 21, 2019, 09:24:36 AM
classic lookin zinger  8)

Here's my hammers cruiser. had this deck hanging on the wall for like 4 years. i was looking at it recently and the shape was too sick not to skate

(https://i.imgur.com/ZikCSf0.jpg?1)

Hammers USA 8.25" x 31.5"
Indy 149 / 92a conical bushings
Flip FKD bearings
Acid Chemical Co. Pods 55mm 86a conical shape
Cliche hardware
Jessup

wheels are pretty flush, stick out a mm or two on the tail

How have the FKD bearings held up for you? and what abec?

I used to run the abec 5's for years but have this weird superstition about abec 7's lol
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on August 21, 2019, 09:54:25 AM
They're solid -- ABEC 5.
i got em for $5 a couple years ago and they've outlasted bones race reds and andale guy mariano bearings that have been bought and tossed since
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on August 21, 2019, 11:01:44 PM
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classic lookin zinger  8)

Here's my hammers cruiser. had this deck hanging on the wall for like 4 years. i was looking at it recently and the shape was too sick not to skate

(https://i.imgur.com/ZikCSf0.jpg?1)

Hammers USA 8.25" x 31.5"
Indy 149 / 92a conical bushings
Flip FKD bearings
Acid Chemical Co. Pods 55mm 86a conical shape
Cliche hardware
Jessup

wheels are pretty flush, stick out a mm or two on the tail
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How have the FKD bearings held up for you? and what abec?

I used to run the abec 5's for years but have this weird superstition about abec 7's lol
Same shit as 7, really good imho.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB77 on August 28, 2019, 03:16:02 AM
Hosoi Rocket Air
Stage IX Indys
Street Plant City Pusher wheels 62mm/85a
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVpkS7Dw/hosoi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: os89 on August 29, 2019, 09:04:53 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/DCyUchn.jpg)


Polar 7.875
Indy 139
OJ Keyframe 56
Rib-Bones
1/8 risers
Reds
Jessup
Shortys
 
Pretty similar to my regular setup. Just bit wider trucks and wheels for when i'm being lazy or just going to the store. Haven't gotten a chance to really fuck around with it. Wheels don't seem to hit the rails but we'll see. May have to shave them down a bit like I have done in the past.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on August 30, 2019, 09:30:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/DCyUchn.jpg)


Polar 7.875
Indy 139
OJ Keyframe 56
Rib-Bones
1/8 risers
Reds
Jessup
Shortys
 
Pretty similar to my regular setup. Just bit wider trucks and wheels for when i'm being lazy or just going to the store. Haven't gotten a chance to really fuck around with it. Wheels don't seem to hit the rails but we'll see. May have to shave them down a bit like I have done in the past.

Very shalom
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BoxStuffer on August 30, 2019, 12:09:20 PM
Hosoi Rocket Air
Stage IX Indys
Street Plant City Pusher wheels 62mm/85a
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVpkS7Dw/hosoi.jpg)

Super rad.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on September 01, 2019, 07:29:53 AM
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i recently rode the krooked drehobl 9.25 and loved it.

it tapers a lot (8.5) over the back truck, which made it a bit tricky to fit trucks but with 159s it felt super smooth.

i like the extra leverage you get over the front truck, but also i have to put extra effort in to land things cleaner
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Yeah, it's a fun shape. Got one on my cruiser. Wide as fuck in the front and tapers a whole bunch in the back. The tail is really short which kinda threw me off at first but surprisingly it still ollies nicely without too much effort with 60 mm wheels and 1/8" risers.

(https://i.imgur.com/hqkb7w7.jpg)

Krooked 9.25" Drehobl shape
Ace 55
Ricta Clouds 78A 60 mm
Zealous bearings
Diamond 1/8" risers
Girl rails
Grip
Bolts

Probably haven't posted this here. Had it for over a year now and I haven't used it all that much. The past few days I've been taking out to cruise the city picking up some groceries and whatnot. It is so much fun. That shape is fucking golden. 6.25" tail I think. Sounds crazy but it's really nice. Cruising around popping ollies, throwing small manuals, running over anything and everything, carving about. Too fun. Give your cruisers some love, go cruise just for fun with a chill mindset. It's awesome!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on September 24, 2019, 08:43:03 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HMzETN4.jpg)

Zip zogger 10.75 wide, 29 long (iirc)
Indy 169
Ricta cloud 54mm, 78a
Mini logo bearings

This thing is so fun, I think I’m going to try a Rat stick 10.2 after this one
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: schralp pal on September 25, 2019, 09:24:24 AM
New beer run cruiser, funny because there really is no need to swap out a deck that is only used to go to the corner store and back. But could not help it after seeing this shape and graphic.

8.5
149 stage 9? Aftermarket soft independent bushings
Reds
Ricta clouds 60mm

(https://i.imgur.com/po9z2W0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Cs10f0o.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on September 25, 2019, 09:46:11 AM
New beer run cruiser, funny because there really is no need to swap out a deck that is only used to go to the corner store and back. But could not help it after seeing this shape and graphic.

8.5
149 stage 9? Aftermarket soft independent bushings
Reds
Ricta clouds 60mm

(https://i.imgur.com/po9z2W0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Cs10f0o.jpg)

That's cool as fuck! 👍

Those 60 mm Ricta Clouds really go too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on September 25, 2019, 10:59:06 AM
Somebody just posted that Pat Burke rat race edit a day or so ago so it’s cool to see one set up. Very sick whip
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Post by: BL0B on September 25, 2019, 01:58:30 PM
New beer run cruiser, funny because there really is no need to swap out a deck that is only used to go to the corner store and back. But could not help it after seeing this shape and graphic.

8.5
149 stage 9? Aftermarket soft independent bushings
Reds
Ricta clouds 60mm



(https://i.imgur.com/Cs10f0o.jpg)


is that your strong foot?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: schralp pal on September 25, 2019, 02:06:35 PM
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New beer run cruiser, funny because there really is no need to swap out a deck that is only used to go to the corner store and back. But could not help it after seeing this shape and graphic.

8.5
149 stage 9? Aftermarket soft independent bushings
Reds
Ricta clouds 60mm



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is that your strong foot?

My 2 year olds foot

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New beer run cruiser, funny because there really is no need to swap out a deck that is only used to go to the corner store and back. But could not help it after seeing this shape and graphic.

8.5
149 stage 9? Aftermarket soft independent bushings
Reds
Ricta clouds 60mm


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That's cool as fuck! 👍

Those 60 mm Ricta Clouds really go too

Wheels so soft and fast - I love hauling ass home from the store with glass bottles in my hand, makes me feel reckless  :'(
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: brisvegass on September 26, 2019, 11:39:41 PM
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classic lookin zinger  8)

Here's my hammers cruiser. had this deck hanging on the wall for like 4 years. i was looking at it recently and the shape was too sick not to skate

(https://i.imgur.com/ZikCSf0.jpg?1)

Hammers USA 8.25" x 31.5"
Indy 149 / 92a conical bushings
Flip FKD bearings
Acid Chemical Co. Pods 55mm 86a conical shape
Cliche hardware
Jessup

wheels are pretty flush, stick out a mm or two on the tail
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How have the FKD bearings held up for you? and what abec?

I used to run the abec 5's for years but have this weird superstition about abec 7's lol

graphic ia all-time
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on September 27, 2019, 05:32:36 AM
It was sick hanging on the wall. Too short to skate. Ended up chipping it on a wall ride the second session and giving it to a kid
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on October 19, 2019, 11:11:21 AM
I love this setup - spent the morning slapping everything

(https://scontent.fybz2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/73004685_484465009077535_991656683916754944_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQn1PC67KcjJgDOeN_MkR6kLK22nAj06rmp-TqihYyv7g3qBecVaFM2UnMLG-XVFB7U&_nc_ht=scontent.fybz2-2.fna&oh=5dcc1902887fd8b55baffbba0b8f1d77&oe=5E5BFEE8)

9.5 JK
Ace 55
55mm OJ super mini juice
1/8" bones risers
Bones Ribs rails
mob..  >:(
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on October 19, 2019, 01:03:40 PM
I love this setup - spent the morning slapping everything

(https://scontent.fybz2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/73004685_484465009077535_991656683916754944_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQn1PC67KcjJgDOeN_MkR6kLK22nAj06rmp-TqihYyv7g3qBecVaFM2UnMLG-XVFB7U&_nc_ht=scontent.fybz2-2.fna&oh=5dcc1902887fd8b55baffbba0b8f1d77&oe=5E5BFEE8)

9.5 JK
Ace 55
55mm OJ super mini juice
1/8" bones risers
Bones Ribs rails
mob..  >:(

 beautiful!!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on October 20, 2019, 12:58:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PpDRPrt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9UJM6vc.jpg)

This is mine. Mostly used to go on runs with my dog. He fucking loves it. When he sees baby Dune he knows what’s up! Lol
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on October 20, 2019, 03:09:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PpDRPrt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9UJM6vc.jpg)

This is mine. Mostly used to go on runs with my dog. He fucking loves it. When he sees baby Dune he knows what’s up! Lol
thats awesome. What size board/indy/key frames?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on October 20, 2019, 04:19:53 PM
thats awesome. What size board/indy/key frames?

8.75 curb crusher
159 Indys hallows
56mm 87A Keyframes
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on October 20, 2019, 04:24:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HMzETN4.jpg)

Zip zogger 10.75 wide, 29 long (iirc)
Indy 169
Ricta cloud 54mm, 78a
Mini logo bearings

This thing is so fun, I think I’m going to try a Rat stick 10.2 after this one

Daaamn! Sweet zogger
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on October 20, 2019, 05:54:10 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/HMzETN4.jpg)

Zip zogger 10.75 wide, 29 long (iirc)
Indy 169
Ricta cloud 54mm, 78a
Mini logo bearings

This thing is so fun, I think I’m going to try a Rat stick 10.2 after this one
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Daaamn! Sweet zogger

Thanks! I love this thing
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 21, 2019, 04:29:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/44E9wDE.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on October 21, 2019, 05:53:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/44E9wDE.jpg)

Dang, thats a nice set up! Whats the concave/kicks like on that?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on October 21, 2019, 06:03:55 PM
Crazy wheelbite without risers? What other specs? Love the look of that
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on October 21, 2019, 06:16:50 PM
New deck, loved my Girl Coach deck but it was dying.

(https://i.imgur.com/xWBOdct.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/00zXmFn.jpg)

10" x 32.88" Black Label John Lucero "Cross" Re-Issue
Thunder 151
Powell Peralta G-Slides 56mm 85a
Bones Super Reds
MOB

I'm eventually gonna get Indy 169s, and maybe 1/8" risers in the future
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 22, 2019, 01:40:34 PM
Crazy wheelbite without risers? What other specs? Love the look of that
I assume you're talking to me.

ANd I had some quarter inch risers on, but felt like I was too high.
I'm going to try some 1/8 inch ones. I've gotten some wheel bite, since I skate kinda loose trucks.

I'm rocking 169 stage 11 indys
60mm spitfire classics
bones red bearings
powell rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 22, 2019, 01:51:29 PM
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Dang, thats a nice set up! Whats the concave/kicks like on that?

I like the concave, real comfy for me.
foot hasnt slipped off or anything.
(https://i.imgur.com/Wz0nOQk.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: os89 on October 22, 2019, 01:56:56 PM
Wtf is up with the grip? Did you use a butter knife or something?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BL0B on October 22, 2019, 02:25:22 PM
he used his fingernails.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 22, 2019, 02:32:52 PM
Wtf is up with the grip? Did you use a butter knife or something?

I used a razor blade, im gonna go clean it up. I know its badddddddd.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 22, 2019, 02:33:08 PM
he used his fingernails.

close.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BL0B on October 22, 2019, 02:36:32 PM
you know on the nose & tail you should clean those up on concrete?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on October 22, 2019, 03:31:25 PM
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Dang, thats a nice set up! Whats the concave/kicks like on that?
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I like the concave, real comfy for me.
foot hasnt slipped off or anything.
(https://i.imgur.com/Wz0nOQk.jpg)

Nice, thanks for the picture!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 22, 2019, 03:33:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/p1C7Klg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DRFDNPF.jpg)


Just cleaned it up a bit..

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Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FS-OverKOOK on October 22, 2019, 08:28:31 PM
thank you. it would have been hard to sleep knowing that grip job was loose in the wild
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on October 23, 2019, 07:47:09 AM
That is one of the best shapes I’ve seen in a while.
Hope they keep it up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AssFlea on October 23, 2019, 10:33:44 AM
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chores to do board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on October 23, 2019, 11:19:57 AM
did buttfart grip that heroin deck and sew assflea's jeans?


what the fuck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lordrandall on October 23, 2019, 01:07:40 PM
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chores to do board

Taking crust lord to a whole new level.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: os89 on October 23, 2019, 01:11:44 PM
did buttfart grip that heroin deck and sew assflea's jeans?


what the fuck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on October 23, 2019, 02:48:02 PM
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chores to do board

Is dat you DustWardPrez?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on October 23, 2019, 03:07:50 PM
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chores to do board
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Is dat you DustWardPrez?

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AssFlea on October 23, 2019, 05:06:32 PM
Nah
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on October 23, 2019, 05:44:38 PM
My bad bro.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dooky-shoes on October 24, 2019, 07:35:06 AM
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Noseslides and tailslides on a cruiser board? They had better be slapped or else you're not cruisering right.
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haha, slapped and non slapped. there's a ledge outside the building I usually study in at school and I'll skate it between classes sometimes. For a lot of non technical tricks it's close enough to a regular setup.
You should be commended for getting tricks on a cruiser. Only reason i don’t is because i can’t.
Good for you! Keep shredding anyway you can get it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Dooky-shoes on October 24, 2019, 08:02:26 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/HMzETN4.jpg)

Zip zogger 10.75 wide, 29 long (iirc)
Indy 169
Ricta cloud 54mm, 78a
Mini logo bearings

This thing is so fun, I think I’m going to try a Rat stick 10.2 after this one
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Daaamn! Sweet zogger
That board looks so fun! Just too short for a mongoloid like me. Wish i could ride that. I have a board i love, it’s just too short.
Just picked up a 9.5 and 33 1/4. Will post once it’s set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on October 24, 2019, 11:41:26 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/HMzETN4.jpg)

Zip zogger 10.75 wide, 29 long (iirc)
Indy 169
Ricta cloud 54mm, 78a
Mini logo bearings

This thing is so fun, I think I’m going to try a Rat stick 10.2 after this one
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Daaamn! Sweet zogger
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That board looks so fun! Just too short for a mongoloid like me. Wish i could ride that. I have a board i love, it’s just too short.
Just picked up a 9.5 and 33 1/4. Will post once it’s set up.

Haha its weird to go back and forth between this and my popsicle. When I get used to this one, the popsicle feels like its 9 feet long and when I get used to that the Zogger feels like I’m standing on a toilet seat
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: csb711 on October 24, 2019, 09:50:48 PM
does anyone recall the video of Brian Anderson skating through his neighborhood in New York on a cruiser to go donate clothes and stuff? I've been looking for the video to check out the cruiser but I haven't been able to find it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on October 25, 2019, 05:45:48 AM
does anyone recall the video of Brian Anderson skating through his neighborhood in New York on a cruiser to go donate clothes and stuff? I've been looking for the video to check out the cruiser but I haven't been able to find it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzuk2gXJ2/?igshid=y1x5mmmk83ho (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzuk2gXJ2/?igshid=y1x5mmmk83ho)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: csb711 on October 25, 2019, 11:56:04 AM
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does anyone recall the video of Brian Anderson skating through his neighborhood in New York on a cruiser to go donate clothes and stuff? I've been looking for the video to check out the cruiser but I haven't been able to find it.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzuk2gXJ2/?igshid=y1x5mmmk83ho (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzuk2gXJ2/?igshid=y1x5mmmk83ho)

that must be it, for some reason I thought it was from a day in the life type video and he was skating in the snow
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on October 25, 2019, 12:42:00 PM
There could be another one, but that came to mind right away.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: franc on October 28, 2019, 11:03:20 AM
Where was that clip of BA skating in the snow in NY? The one in which he did a boardslide to fakie on a ledge and then a flatground switch 360 flip? I've been trying to find it for ages. Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: csb711 on October 28, 2019, 12:23:33 PM
Where was that clip of BA skating in the snow in NY? The one in which he did a boardslide to fakie on a ledge and then a flatground switch 360 flip? I've been trying to find it for ages. Thanks!

that's probably the one I'm looking for. he's talking about how he has a setup just for the snow and rain days
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: imuseless on October 29, 2019, 09:54:53 AM
Love the thread! About 6 months to next time I'll be able to go out with mine.  :(

(https://i.ibb.co/t8CWJ1R/IMG-20191020-114853.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dpThVvb/IMG-20191020-114908-1.jpg)

Santa Cruz Bone Slasher Cruzer 9.75". Got it cheap from flea market and couldn't get over with the toy story feeling it had, so I re-shaped, gripped and sand it.
Ace 55 with Sushi kingpin and axel nuts
Bones Rough Riders 59mm
Reds
Indy 1/4 risers and bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: imuseless on October 29, 2019, 09:55:16 AM
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chores to do board
Well that looks cool!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Richard Skidder on November 14, 2019, 09:14:56 AM
Antihero shovel 8.47
Independent FH 149 stock
OJ Keyframes Plain Jane 54
Jessup
Bones Super Reds
Indy bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ohthembones on November 14, 2019, 06:11:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uJzuZCh.jpg)

- Girl No Vacancy Series/Sean Malto • 8.25" 14"WB w/MOB
- Thunder Trucks Hollow Lights • 148's w/Riptide Pivots / Stock Bushings / Thunder 1/8" Risers
- Ricta Chrome Cloud Wheels • 86A • 54mm w/Bones Swiss

This is my first Girl deck in a long long time. I really like the shape as the G052 was always one of my favorites and Polar's 8.25" with the 14.125"WB is the closest I've come to replicating the same feeling. The board is really light and feels pretty solid. It's not BBS quality though and there's a few issues I've seen with the sanding (see below photo). The rough edges made getting the clean grip job my OCD demands of me quite a challenge. I bought another Girl of the same size and shape to set up as a street/park deck to see how the wood holds up in a non-cruiser role. If you've seen my post in the Wheels thread you know I'm loving the new Ricta Chrome Clouds! I'll do a post with my 78A Chrome Cloud setups soon too.

(https://i.imgur.com/Ppnh1IV.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: doomhand on November 15, 2019, 02:44:16 PM
New deck, loved my Girl Coach deck but it was dying.

(https://i.imgur.com/xWBOdct.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/00zXmFn.jpg)

10" x 32.88" Black Label John Lucero "Cross" Re-Issue
Thunder 151
Powell Peralta G-Slides 56mm 85a
Bones Super Reds
MOB

I'm eventually gonna get Indy 169s, and maybe 1/8" risers in the future

Those Thunder's look like they are a perfect fit for that board.  Will the Indy's have any underhang?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on November 15, 2019, 10:23:53 PM
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New deck, loved my Girl Coach deck but it was dying.

(https://i.imgur.com/xWBOdct.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/00zXmFn.jpg)

10" x 32.88" Black Label John Lucero "Cross" Re-Issue
Thunder 151
Powell Peralta G-Slides 56mm 85a
Bones Super Reds
MOB

I'm eventually gonna get Indy 169s, and maybe 1/8" risers in the future
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Those Thunder's look like they are a perfect fit for that board.  Will the Indy's have any underhang?

Yes, since 169 have 9.125" axle, so you'll need wheels that stick out to make up for the space. Regardless, I ended up switching to Thunder 161s, and the combination of a long wheelbase and Thunder axles hanging back further than other trucks made turning no fun (felt like Ventures).

I just built this tonight since I needed new trucks and wheels, and I wanted this deck. So far it performs much better.

(https://i.imgur.com/EP82jNz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/goirArk.jpg)

Black Label Lance Mountain "Rat Trap" Board 10" x 32.25" with 15" WB
Ace 66
Powell Peralta G-Slides 59mm 85a
Bones Big Balls
1/8" Bones Risers
MOB

I just need to get rails and this board will be set. I have 60mm Spitfire OGs with me just in case I need to switch to hard wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Richard Skidder on November 16, 2019, 06:33:39 AM
Antihero shovel 8.47
Independent FH 149 stock
OJ Keyframes Plain Jane 54
Jessup
Bones Super Reds
Indy bolts
Is this image showing up for you guys? I attached as a jpeg and sized small.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on November 16, 2019, 06:48:13 AM
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Antihero shovel 8.47
Independent FH 149 stock
OJ Keyframes Plain Jane 54
Jessup
Bones Super Reds
Indy bolts
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Is this image showing up for you guys? I attached as a jpeg and sized small.
not working for me, no
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hmmmokay on December 29, 2019, 11:03:23 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/cSZImjK.jpg)

The last cruiser I had was easily 8-9 years ago, so I was pretty stoked to receive the zip and the wheels as a present this christmas.

Zip Zinger 7.75 x 30
56mm OJ Plain Jane Keyframes (never had any wheels from OJ before, these are incredibly smooth)
Indy 144 Hollow's that I purchased at the start of the year, with some generic risers probably from AWH
Reds
Jessup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on December 29, 2019, 11:12:26 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/cSZImjK.jpg)

The last cruiser I had was easily 8-9 years ago, so I was pretty stoked to receive the zip and the wheels as a present this christmas.

Zip Zinger 7.75 x 30
56mm OJ Plain Jane Keyframes (never had any wheels from OJ before, these are incredibly smooth)
Indy 144 Hollow's that I purchased at the start of the year, with some generic risers probably from AWH
Reds
Jessup

just got some 54mm keyframes as well my first set of OJ wheels but I dig em a lot so far.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AssFlea on December 29, 2019, 03:11:01 PM
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ive ridden this 2x. This is my brother Ians board. He got it for like 20 bucks at the flea market next to his clinic in lynn.

I have no idea why but it doesn't turn for shit. I ride aces primarily and formula 4.
I got the coni full they was 56s but now they like 48s.

I know why they dont slide. Fast as fuck im telling you boy.

I can do like speed checks but they so sticky the wheels are like Nah this is a suicide bomb run ked and were running that red line.

It whips back to regs fs and backside at speeds over like 25 with a light wobble.

I think iys a bargain. These wheels suck indoors idky people say oh get soft wheels. Nah i wanna slide and jam. I get stuck under big coping when i slash.
Hard wheels basically slappy over pool coping.

Good for sidewalks in Allston though.

My 2€ ked

Maybe ill test them on concrete next

Truck doesn't turn i got the Fucking locking nylon showing on both trucks. Must be wheel base issue
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on December 29, 2019, 10:26:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/cSZImjK.jpg)

The last cruiser I had was easily 8-9 years ago, so I was pretty stoked to receive the zip and the wheels as a present this christmas.

Zip Zinger 7.75 x 30
56mm OJ Plain Jane Keyframes (never had any wheels from OJ before, these are incredibly smooth)
Indy 144 Hollow's that I purchased at the start of the year, with some generic risers probably from AWH
Reds
Jessup

you got a top pic? gotta say, i thought 144s on a zip zinger would've looked mad stupid, but that pic doesnt look bad.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hmmmokay on December 30, 2019, 07:07:43 AM
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*Zip Zinger*
The last cruiser I had was easily 8-9 years ago, so I was pretty stoked to receive the zip and the wheels as a present this christmas.

Zip Zinger 7.75 x 30
56mm OJ Plain Jane Keyframes (never had any wheels from OJ before, these are incredibly smooth)
Indy 144 Hollow's that I purchased at the start of the year, with some generic risers probably from AWH
Reds
Jessup
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you got a top pic? gotta say, i thought 144s on a zip zinger would've looked mad stupid, but that pic doesnt look bad.

(https://i.imgur.com/l24CLRR.jpg)

Looks even less like a monster truck from the top. These were the smallest trucks I had on hand which is why I used them, but they feel great.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AssFlea on December 30, 2019, 07:20:24 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/cSZImjK.jpg)

The last cruiser I had was easily 8-9 years ago, so I was pretty stoked to receive the zip and the wheels as a present this christmas.

Zip Zinger 7.75 x 30
56mm OJ Plain Jane Keyframes (never had any wheels from OJ before, these are incredibly smooth)
Indy 144 Hollow's that I purchased at the start of the year, with some generic risers probably from AWH
Reds
Jessup
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you got a top pic? gotta say, i thought 144s on a zip zinger would've looked mad stupid, but that pic doesnt look bad.

right that shit is sex on wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sammyz on December 30, 2019, 02:40:49 PM
I’ve been watching way too many of those OJ cruising videos!

SC Remillard 8.88
Indy 149’s
OJ Super Juice
Bones Swiss

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/46a5b608811e893c3ffcd2c1cf805453/807d46ef1fad20b0-7d/s1280x1920/cfc3fda26fe0e2d25cc5fcff07ba5d25ea07b7ab.jpg)

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/3aacf4e27d51c79471f03cfe52201c89/807d46ef1fad20b0-1b/s1280x1920/6ce7ffc21e62feb9925a491cb6c3679755cc6593.jpg)



Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on December 31, 2019, 10:20:49 AM
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*Zip Zinger*
The last cruiser I had was easily 8-9 years ago, so I was pretty stoked to receive the zip and the wheels as a present this christmas.

Zip Zinger 7.75 x 30
56mm OJ Plain Jane Keyframes (never had any wheels from OJ before, these are incredibly smooth)
Indy 144 Hollow's that I purchased at the start of the year, with some generic risers probably from AWH
Reds
Jessup
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you got a top pic? gotta say, i thought 144s on a zip zinger would've looked mad stupid, but that pic doesnt look bad.
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(https://i.imgur.com/l24CLRR.jpg)

Looks even less like a monster truck from the top. These were the smallest trucks I had on hand which is why I used them, but they feel great.

looks very nice man. I’ve always loved that zip colorway, might have to really consider it now...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: satan on January 02, 2020, 09:09:04 PM
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i recently rode the krooked drehobl 9.25 and loved it.

it tapers a lot (8.5) over the back truck, which made it a bit tricky to fit trucks but with 159s it felt super smooth.

i like the extra leverage you get over the front truck, but also i have to put extra effort in to land things cleaner
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Yeah, it's a fun shape. Got one on my cruiser. Wide as fuck in the front and tapers a whole bunch in the back. The tail is really short which kinda threw me off at first but surprisingly it still ollies nicely without too much effort with 60 mm wheels and 1/8" risers.

(https://i.imgur.com/hqkb7w7.jpg)

Krooked 9.25" Drehobl shape
Ace 55
Ricta Clouds 78A 60 mm
Zealous bearings
Diamond 1/8" risers
Girl rails
Grip
Bolts
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Probably haven't posted this here. Had it for over a year now and I haven't used it all that much. The past few days I've been taking out to cruise the city picking up some groceries and whatnot. It is so much fun. That shape is fucking golden. 6.25" tail I think. Sounds crazy but it's really nice. Cruising around popping ollies, throwing small manuals, running over anything and everything, carving about. Too fun. Give your cruisers some love, go cruise just for fun with a chill mindset. It's awesome!
Roisto. Do you have a top pic of this board? Thanks
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Post by: Roisto on January 02, 2020, 10:57:27 PM
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i recently rode the krooked drehobl 9.25 and loved it.

it tapers a lot (8.5) over the back truck, which made it a bit tricky to fit trucks but with 159s it felt super smooth.

i like the extra leverage you get over the front truck, but also i have to put extra effort in to land things cleaner
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Yeah, it's a fun shape. Got one on my cruiser. Wide as fuck in the front and tapers a whole bunch in the back. The tail is really short which kinda threw me off at first but surprisingly it still ollies nicely without too much effort with 60 mm wheels and 1/8" risers.

(https://i.imgur.com/hqkb7w7.jpg)

Krooked 9.25" Drehobl shape
Ace 55
Ricta Clouds 78A 60 mm
Zealous bearings
Diamond 1/8" risers
Girl rails
Grip
Bolts
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Probably haven't posted this here. Had it for over a year now and I haven't used it all that much. The past few days I've been taking out to cruise the city picking up some groceries and whatnot. It is so much fun. That shape is fucking golden. 6.25" tail I think. Sounds crazy but it's really nice. Cruising around popping ollies, throwing small manuals, running over anything and everything, carving about. Too fun. Give your cruisers some love, go cruise just for fun with a chill mindset. It's awesome!
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Roisto. Do you have a top pic of this board? Thanks

Yes!

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i recently rode the krooked drehobl 9.25 and loved it.

it tapers a lot (8.5) over the back truck, which made it a bit tricky to fit trucks but with 159s it felt super smooth.

i like the extra leverage you get over the front truck, but also i have to put extra effort in to land things cleaner
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Yeah, it's a fun shape. Got one on my cruiser. Wide as fuck in the front and tapers a whole bunch in the back. The tail is really short which kinda threw me off at first but surprisingly it still ollies nicely without too much effort with 60 mm wheels and 1/8" risers.

(https://i.imgur.com/hqkb7w7.jpg)

Krooked 9.25" Drehobl shape
Ace 55
Ricta Clouds 78A 60 mm
Zealous bearings
Diamond 1/8" risers
Girl rails
Grip
Bolts
[close]

Woah! this looks good! mind showing a top pic?
[close]

(https://i.imgur.com/b6akZPb.jpg)

Here's the top pic. I feel like pics don't do it justice. I was surprised by how much wider it is in front than in the back when I got it and I looked at the pics for quite a while online before I ordered it. Anyway, it's a nice board for sure. Double drilled for 14.75" and 14.25" wheelbase too.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: satan on January 03, 2020, 01:02:47 AM
Thanks. Really liking that shape and wide-ish nose. Tail doesn't look short but I think that's just the angle of the pic.
It's really measures 8.5" across the back truck? I was hopeful for 8.75" wide there.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on January 03, 2020, 01:55:00 AM
Thanks. Really liking that shape and wide-ish nose. Tail doesn't look short but I think that's just the angle of the pic.
It's really measures 8.5" across the back truck? I was hopeful for 8.75" wide there.

Yeah, it’s 8.5”. I remember checking it myself at some point. I can double check when I get home if you want.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bristol_Palin on January 03, 2020, 05:22:41 AM
Seeing a decent amount of oj plain Jane key frames. I have some on my cruiser and I love them I’ve had them for a while. You can roll over anything with with them. I hear a lot about you can’t make them slide, but of course they don’t slide as well as hard wheels. You can still make them slide a little. I skated my cruiser around the skatepark Sunday morning right before it started raining and I didn’t feel like taking out my regular set up if it immediately started raining on me. I was doing lots of frontside nose slides without any resistance from the wheels. Also I like the wheels a lot for wall rides they do really grip the wall
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on February 06, 2020, 10:37:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TODrUny.jpg)

8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on February 06, 2020, 10:52:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TODrUny.jpg)

8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.

Slick Satan Cru is good..

But Lick Dr Satan would have been funnier
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on February 07, 2020, 12:26:24 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/TODrUny.jpg)

8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.
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Slick Satan Cru is good..

But Lick Dr Satan would have been funnier

Yah but no D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TastyBurrito on February 24, 2020, 11:46:28 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgGFk71q/IMG-7168.jpg)

9.57 Creature Kimbel
Indy 169's
54mm OJ Plain Jane 87a

Fun to cruise and still pop of some curbs. I might want to try OJ Super Juice minis on this though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on February 24, 2020, 12:53:51 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/TODrUny.jpg)

8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.
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Slick Satan Cru is good..

But Lick Dr Satan would have been funnier
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Yah but no D

combine the c and the u - c'mon get creative!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on February 29, 2020, 07:11:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/yI08TZO_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

(https://i.imgur.com/IpBXPnZ_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Powell Peralta Mike Vallely Elephant Resissue
Independent 149s (back trucks hollow)
OJ Keyframes 58mm 87a
Bones Reds
1/8” risers
Pig Rails

Occasionally run Slimeball 58mm 96a


One of my rails is wiggling out, think the wood stripped. Ya’ll recommend drilling new holes/deeper or just wood glueing it? The rattle is getting annoying.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on February 29, 2020, 07:41:23 PM
Love the elephant, such a nice shape! One of the decks that put you in a good mood skating.

For the rails I’d take the screw out, fill the hole and underneath the loose part of the rail with strong glue and screw it back up. I a so keep a short hardware screw around in case the glue doesn’t work, you can drill through and bolt it tight
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on February 29, 2020, 08:50:18 PM
Ah good idea, i appreciate it. Gonna try that tomorrow. Only difficulty is taking out the screw since its thrashed into the rail but not the board.

Well the rail popped off right after I typed that, just have two screws left I gotta bang out the rail. Gonna try the glue later.

Love how flat the shape is, fun switchup from the steep-ish concave on my Polar popsicle.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cant stop on March 01, 2020, 12:57:26 PM
I bought a 9,95 board and I cant really decide what trucks I should get. I have tried a pair of Indys 149's and they look ok, but of course I want bigger trucks. But I cant really decide if I should get the 159's or the 169's. They recommend 169's for the board size I have, but I think it would be enough with 159's when I tried the 149's. I dont really know how much wider the 159's are compared to the 149's?

Please help a brother out.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on March 01, 2020, 01:51:51 PM
If it’s a cruiser choose the wider truck...

You can go faster with more stability and get big surfy turns
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ItsNoUse on March 01, 2020, 02:13:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JrRTu6R.jpg?1)

Black Label 8.5
Thunder Polished 149
OJ Mini Juice Translucent Black 55m
Clear Lucky Riser Pads
Andale Swiss bearings ( the old blue ones )
Shortys Silverados 1' Hardware
Mob Grip

This was my cruiser, unfortunately times got tough and I sold it to a friend. Hoping he will let me buy it back :D...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on March 01, 2020, 02:44:41 PM
Love Black Label’s shapes. Had one back in the day, lord knows which old homies garage its collecting dust in nowadays. What’s the duro on those OJs?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ItsNoUse on March 01, 2020, 02:47:53 PM
Love Black Label’s shapes. Had one back in the day, lord knows which old homies garage its collecting dust in nowadays. What’s the duro on those OJs?

78A - Super soft and smooth
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on March 01, 2020, 02:51:34 PM
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Love Black Label’s shapes. Had one back in the day, lord knows which old homies garage its collecting dust in nowadays. What’s the duro on those OJs?
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78A - Super soft and smooth
which OJ’s?
oj keyframes are 87a. I like em as a good middle ground!
Oj Mini juice as @itsnouse said are 78a. Soft like spitfire chargers and such.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Omars_Dad on March 02, 2020, 08:09:52 AM
my cruisers not much different than my normal set up
(https://i.imgur.com/554Xlfrl.jpg)
Good Times 8.38
venture 5.8
bones medium bushings
54mm spitfire 80HD chargers
mix of bones swiss and bronson g3
jessup
shortys
rails
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on March 07, 2020, 08:49:14 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rCTlUi5.jpg?1)

Retired my Tom Knox to Cruzer status with some new mini Super Juice Boserios (55mm/ 78a)
New Bones Big Ball Bearings.
159s with 88a Indy conical bushings.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on March 07, 2020, 09:23:03 PM
12/10
Perfect setup, so sick!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cant stop on March 13, 2020, 10:41:55 AM
I live in Malmö, Sweden. No hills at all here. Is there a big difference between 78D and 80D wheels? Thinking about Spitfire 80D and I just want to go fast but of course I need those powerslides.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Uncle Flea on March 13, 2020, 12:49:53 PM
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every time i consider buying a cruiser, i just remind myself that its not worth spending money on when i can cruise on my regular board.
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True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
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i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.

I agree big 101a wheels.

I wish I had some like 60mm 101a radial slims
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on March 14, 2020, 02:10:11 AM
I live in Malmö, Sweden. No hills at all here. Is there a big difference between 78D and 80D wheels? Thinking about Spitfire 80D and I just want to go fast but of course I need those powerslides.
I think Spitfire cruiser wheels don’t have that great rep, I’ve been rocking bones and oj softies here in Finland.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on March 15, 2020, 01:46:25 AM
I have a set of 60mm spit classics
They are big and wide enough to roll over anything and power slide smoothly without too much effort (compared to soft wheels) not as cushiony as really soft wheel but actually great cruiser and commuter wheel.

78a and 80a is barely a difference. Weird thing is I have a set of 78a longboard wheels that are really wide and fucked up but they slide much better than any other soft (but harder and much more narrow) wheel I have had  ( 85a key frames, 91a kryptonics, 85a Powell ssl, ...)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: authentic_creed_bratton on March 15, 2020, 01:36:39 PM
The first cruiser wheels i ever had like fifteen years ago were similar to what you are talking about i think. I tried to ride them in a bowl and had absolutely no grip. Slid out and ate massive shit. It made me think that all soft wheels were like that so i never really fucked with them until recently, and boy was i wrong
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on March 15, 2020, 05:34:49 PM
I have a set of 60mm spit classics
They are big and wide enough to roll over anything and power slide smoothly without too much effort (compared to soft wheels) not as cushiony as really soft wheel but actually great cruiser and commuter wheel.
what risers and trucks do you use with the 60mm? I’m tempted but worry about massive wheel bite and my 200lb self. Haven’t had 1/4” risers before
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on March 15, 2020, 06:00:38 PM
I live in Malmö, Sweden. No hills at all here. Is there a big difference between 78D and 80D wheels? Thinking about Spitfire 80D and I just want to go fast but of course I need those powerslides.
80D sucks, stay away from those. Get some Ricta clouds.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hillbilly shifty on March 24, 2020, 08:53:40 PM
not really a traditional cruiser.... but with time in virus isolation, got in some tinkering with old stuff to make a new toy. inspired by peter hewitt insta clips.
old antihero eagle cut down, old early 80s trackers (axles are 5" wide), some fat penny wheels, and grip tape scraps, random bushings/bearings/hardware.
pretty fun so far....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on March 24, 2020, 09:12:42 PM
not really a traditional cruiser.... but with time in virus isolation, got in some tinkering with old stuff to make a new toy. inspired by peter hewitt insta clips.
old antihero eagle cut down, old early 80s trackers (axles are 5" wide), some fat penny wheels, and grip tape scraps, random bushings/bearings/hardware.
pretty fun so far....
fuck yea thats sick
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on March 24, 2020, 10:18:23 PM
not really a traditional cruiser.... but with time in virus isolation, got in some tinkering with old stuff to make a new toy. inspired by peter hewitt insta clips.
old antihero eagle cut down, old early 80s trackers (axles are 5" wide), some fat penny wheels, and grip tape scraps, random bushings/bearings/hardware.
pretty fun so far....
According to a YT project vid I watched yesterday, an upside polarizer is called a poserizer. Super sick quarantine project!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baggy spandex on March 24, 2020, 11:47:34 PM
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I have a set of 60mm spit classics
They are big and wide enough to roll over anything and power slide smoothly without too much effort (compared to soft wheels) not as cushiony as really soft wheel but actually great cruiser and commuter wheel.
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what risers and trucks do you use with the 60mm? I’m tempted but worry about massive wheel bite and my 200lb self. Haven’t had 1/4” risers before

I run 1/8” risers on my 60mm classics and it’s plenty of space for my 220 lb ass.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oldfart on March 25, 2020, 01:20:29 AM
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not really a traditional cruiser.... but with time in virus isolation, got in some tinkering with old stuff to make a new toy. inspired by peter hewitt insta clips.
old antihero eagle cut down, old early 80s trackers (axles are 5" wide), some fat penny wheels, and grip tape scraps, random bushings/bearings/hardware.
pretty fun so far....
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fuck yea thats sick

Looks good!  8)
I did the same to an old REAL board.
I used a Krooked Zip Zinger Nano  7.125x29 as a template and cut it with a jigsaw.
Tracker RTX rear and RTS front 106mm slalom truck. Changed the bushings with regular indy bushings.
china reds
"slammer" wheels I bought on Ebay, some old wheels from way back I guess...
small riser pad
That's how I get to work every day  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on March 25, 2020, 06:32:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/tdJys7a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m8UHlK0.jpg)

70s Nash banana board
55mm 90a mini logo wheels
Reds
No grip cause that feels like cheating


Nothing more fun to bomb a mellow hill on
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on March 25, 2020, 07:34:29 AM
Loving seeing these smaller, Polarizer-is setups. I once I can get out of here and get access to a jigsaw I am going to try and put one together for sure.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hillbilly shifty on March 25, 2020, 07:14:06 PM
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not really a traditional cruiser.... but with time in virus isolation, got in some tinkering with old stuff to make a new toy. inspired by peter hewitt insta clips.
old antihero eagle cut down, old early 80s trackers (axles are 5" wide), some fat penny wheels, and grip tape scraps, random bushings/bearings/hardware.
pretty fun so far....
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fuck yea thats sick
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Looks good!  8)
I did the same to an old REAL board.
I used a Krooked Zip Zinger Nano  7.125x29 as a template and cut it with a jigsaw.
Tracker RTX rear and RTS front 106mm slalom truck. Changed the bushings with regular indy bushings.
china reds
"slammer" wheels I bought on Ebay, some old wheels from way back I guess...
small riser pad
That's how I get to work every day  ;D

very nice!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hillbilly shifty on March 25, 2020, 07:16:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tdJys7a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m8UHlK0.jpg)

70s Nash banana board
55mm 90a mini logo wheels
Reds
No grip cause that feels like cheating


Nothing more fun to bomb a mellow hill on

that's in great shape
amazing that a 40+ year old board can bring such joy
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on March 26, 2020, 12:11:14 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/tdJys7a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m8UHlK0.jpg)

70s Nash banana board
55mm 90a mini logo wheels
Reds
No grip cause that feels like cheating


Nothing more fun to bomb a mellow hill on
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that's in great shape
amazing that a 40+ year old board can bring such joy

this is so rad.
i found a 60s fifteen toes in a 50-mile garage sale between Homer and Montezuma, NY, hahah
still has those shitty metal wheels with built-in bearings
now that i see this, i kinda wanna set it up...

ps. nice matching socks and board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: authentic_creed_bratton on March 26, 2020, 12:52:11 PM
i feel like i tried to do this ages ago but the axles werent the same diameter as modern gear. mad respect for getting those trucks to work for you, very radical
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sweet pee on March 27, 2020, 04:52:42 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/WBHqxkX/JLEE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6DyVnHS)

Folklore Project Jason Lee – 8.6" x 32" 14" WB, 6.75" Nose and 7" Tail
Ace 44's
OJ Keyframes – 54mm 87a Duro
Bones Swiss 6 Balls
Bones 1/8 Risers
Hard Luck Barrel Bushings – Mediums
Mob Grip

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on March 27, 2020, 05:58:04 AM
Keyframes have been so good for me so far.  54mm too.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on March 27, 2020, 08:30:43 AM
Hey thanks everyone, I recommend doing the same it really brings some extra joy into rolling around to step on one of these things

https://m.ebay.com/itm/27-5-Vintage-Nash-Red-Translucent-Acrylic-Skateboard-Banana-Board-Old-School/143472720807?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5338235235&customid=1234&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=143472720807&srcrot=711-53200-19255-0&rvr_id=2349135238782&rvr_ts=1c9c65ed1710aaeceaa256d8ff98cb5f&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=f4ee8abd-65ae-4392-9441-5e2557b96441

Here’s another cool one I wanted
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on March 27, 2020, 06:49:14 PM
posted this deck before but it recently got 55mm super juices and a new grip job
a lil sloppy here and there but content with it. was good for killing time at home.

(https://i.imgur.com/rWYZ9gT.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/6VzJeKP.jpg)

now kinda thinking i want to put ace 55 or even venture 6.1 on it...

also, what trucks should i attempt to put on this 5.25" x 21.5" board? i guess Tracker still makes 5.35" axle trucks? is it even worth it? need a new project to kill time at home...
(https://i.imgur.com/bDYxDVp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/0IVm0Bg.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: authentic_creed_bratton on March 29, 2020, 05:32:47 PM
bennett vector 4.3s, tracker half tracks, or cut a roller skate in half
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on March 29, 2020, 05:40:46 PM
posted this deck before but it recently got 55mm super juices and a new grip job
a lil sloppy here and there but content with it. was good for killing time at home.

(https://i.imgur.com/rWYZ9gT.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/6VzJeKP.jpg)

now kinda thinking i want to put ace 55 or even venture 6.1 on it...

also, what trucks should i attempt to put on this 5.25" x 21.5" board? i guess Tracker still makes 5.35" axle trucks? is it even worth it? need a new project to kill time at home...
(https://i.imgur.com/bDYxDVp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/0IVm0Bg.jpg)
indy 215 and never get wheelbite. might get truckbite though
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: legion on March 31, 2020, 02:52:24 PM
also, what trucks should i attempt to put on this 5.25" x 21.5" board? i guess Tracker still makes 5.35" axle trucks? is it even worth it? need a new project to kill time at home...
(https://i.imgur.com/bDYxDVp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/0IVm0Bg.jpg)
Lol. You should start a tiny truck thread.. I've been bored and wondering about this too.
I've got small Walmart trucks so I've been looking around for scrap wood.
I blame Blender and Hewitt
https://www.instagram.com/nblender/
https://www.instagram.com/goonsac/

If you can handle 4.5"(?) axle width then roller skate stuff is probably the cheapest route.
Or a 70's era trucks from an old complete? Craigslist Penny board?
Penny has trucks with 3" and 4" hangers but those are $30/pr
Sure Grip does a wider 3" hanger. Normal skate hanger is 2"?
Ace 00 is 6.5" with 3.875" hanger.

Some details in the comments
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PdZNPgtIn/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on March 31, 2020, 03:00:05 PM
Been using nothing but cruisers since Covid...

Figured I needed a deck with wheels wells as I didn't want to be so high up with 1/4" risers  (also some proceeds went to fund a local park)
(https://i.imgur.com/jkZBVNV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRR5hS5.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on March 31, 2020, 04:07:47 PM
Been using nothing but cruisers since Covid...

Figured I needed a deck with wheels wells as I didn't want to be so high up with 1/4" risers  (also some proceeds went to fund a local park)
(https://i.imgur.com/jkZBVNV.jpg)
sick, other specs? Wheels? Wish my Dane 1 had wheel wells.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on March 31, 2020, 05:08:29 PM
Wheels = same 55mm/78a OJ super juice I've been using. Bones Big Balls bearings, 1/8" semisoft risers, Ace 55s stock bushings outside washers only. Left over scraps of black and clear grip, Black and Clear. I wanted a short WB, wide board that was lowish to the ground for Dystopian City Cruise Missions.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hillbilly shifty on March 31, 2020, 05:12:53 PM
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also, what trucks should i attempt to put on this 5.25" x 21.5" board? i guess Tracker still makes 5.35" axle trucks? is it even worth it? need a new project to kill time at home...
(https://i.imgur.com/bDYxDVp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/0IVm0Bg.jpg)
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Lol. You should start a tiny truck thread.. I've been bored and wondering about this too.
I've got small Walmart trucks so I've been looking around for scrap wood.
I blame Blender and Hewitt
https://www.instagram.com/nblender/
https://www.instagram.com/goonsac/

If you can handle 4.5"(?) axle width then roller skate stuff is probably the cheapest route.
Or a 70's era trucks from an old complete? Craigslist Penny board?
Penny has trucks with 3" and 4" hangers but those are $30/pr
Sure Grip does a wider 3" hanger. Normal skate hanger is 2"?
Ace 00 is 6.5" with 3.875" hanger.

Some details in the comments
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PdZNPgtIn/

i'd jump on board a 'small truck' thread. was researching how old those trackers are on my skinny cruiser i posted a few days back. looks like from the late 70s.

BUT.... tracker makes a slightly updated version with same specs, 5.25" axle. and i found a site that sells them for $39. when i have a chance i'll post the links + start a small truck thread, unless someone beats me to it.

i do have a technical question.... not sure if it's my mac or browser, but when i do the jpeg path between the image brackets for a post, it never works. can it not link to your hard drive or does it have to link to a separate website?

stay safe!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: legion on March 31, 2020, 06:15:42 PM
not really a traditional cruiser.... but with time in virus isolation, got in some tinkering with old stuff to make a new toy. inspired by peter hewitt insta clips.
old antihero eagle cut down, old early 80s trackers (axles are 5" wide), some fat penny wheels, and grip tape scraps, random bushings/bearings/hardware.
pretty fun so far....
Yeah, this is great. I'm liking the blunt nose and tapered tail, might have to steal that..
The striped grip is a nice idea too, I wouldn't have thought of that, really finishes off the classic look.
If only I didn't suck so much at cutting straight lines. Even with a straightedge..
That's the basic look I wanna go for but maybe more 60's looking? Skate trucks, narrower wheels for that skinny clay wheel look.


I've been coming across random Tracker info while geeking on tiny trucks.
I think the Dart and Classic hangers interchange or are the same. For the smaller sizes..
Difference is the baseplates, Dart probably has less KP angle (10* vs 15*?) for a less surfy, more stable feel. Iirc..
Were you talking about RTS/RTX in another thread? I'm curious if there's a KP angle difference there.

https://skateboarding.transworld.net/news/skateboarding-s-first-modern-truck/

http://www.sk8kings.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=SKTKR082D
Dead link. They just changed the site..
https://www.sk8kings.com/tracker-trucks-midtrack-85mm-dart-baseplate-one-truck.html
https://www.sk8kings.com/tracker.html

https://www.trackertrucks.com

https://www.larrybalma.com/blog/
https://www.larrybalma.com/2018/09/26/early-tales-of-tracker-trucks-and-transworld-skateboarding-magazine/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bristol_Palin on April 01, 2020, 10:55:05 AM
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Seeing a decent amount of oj plain Jane key frames. I have some on my cruiser and I love them I’ve had them for a while. You can roll over anything with with them. I hear a lot about you can’t make them slide, but of course they don’t slide as well as hard wheels. You can still make them slide a little. I skated my cruiser around the skatepark Sunday morning right before it started raining and I didn’t feel like taking out my regular set up if it immediately started raining on me. I was doing lots of frontside nose slides without any resistance from the wheels. Also I like the wheels a lot for wall rides they do really grip the wall
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That's weird you mention that, too-grippy wallrides are one of the main things making me want to swap my
OJ Keyframes to something harder. I get too gripped and can't skrt out of em how I like. I do love their smoothness though. Wondering if something in between 87a and 100a will be the best of both worlds, or if it'll just suck all around.

I know this is a while back but I haven't been in this thread for a while, but yeah I do like how they are are for wallrides. I feel like it holds the wall the entire carve. I do a lot of wallrides so it feels good on my regular formula fours too, but on the key frames it just feels light and different. This is a little clip from last Feburary when I skated the cruiser at my local on a really cold day (24 F°), but I do a wallride at 16 seconds and I feel like it holds the wall different than a really hard wheel that would slide alittle bit when you curving out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ6_H4hW3zM
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on April 01, 2020, 11:32:12 AM
Long branch? ^^
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bristol_Palin on April 01, 2020, 12:15:28 PM
Long branch? ^^

Yup I moved to red bank from South Philly at the tail end of 2016 my wife’s from here.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on April 01, 2020, 02:46:15 PM
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Long branch? ^^
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Yup I moved to red bank from South Philly at the tail end of 2016 my wife’s from here.

Cool I’m down there sometimes that park is the best
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bristol_Palin on April 02, 2020, 07:25:32 AM
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Long branch? ^^
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Yup I moved to red bank from South Philly at the tail end of 2016 my wife’s from here.
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Cool I’m down there sometimes that park is the best

If the world doesn't end, I'd be down to have a sesh with you there.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on April 02, 2020, 05:40:06 PM
I think building a cruiser will bring my spirits up in these stressful times..I started on a SMA a million years ago. I need some help from you guys. Did they ever do any reissues? This is the board I started on, anything close in at least the shape would be amazing.
(http://imgur.com/wsDvSve.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: legion on April 02, 2020, 06:16:21 PM
I think building a cruiser will bring my spirits up in these stressful times..I started on a SMA a million years ago. I need some help from you guys. Did they ever do any reissues? This is the board I started on, anything close in at least the shape would be amazing.
(http://imgur.com/wsDvSve.jpg)
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Santa_Cruz_Dressen_Eyes_Everslick_Deck/descpage-SCDEEDK.html
Kinda close, same era.. I think Creature did a non-slick in the same shape
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on April 02, 2020, 06:18:56 PM
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I think building a cruiser will bring my spirits up in these stressful times..I started on a SMA a million years ago. I need some help from you guys. Did they ever do any reissues? This is the board I started on, anything close in at least the shape would be amazing.
(http://imgur.com/wsDvSve.jpg)
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Santa_Cruz_Dressen_Eyes_Everslick_Deck/descpage-SCDEEDK.html
Kinda close, same era.. I think Creature did a non-slick in the same shape
Thanks man, I was actually on that same sight building one with that exact deck after I posted! Much appreciated
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Post by: oldfart on April 04, 2020, 07:42:17 AM
with all this tiny setup madness going on right now I decided to set up another board with what was lying around.  8)

Old local brand board (BBS WOOD)
TRACKER TRUCKS - DART 85MM (6.1" AXLE)
Krooked Zip Zinger 56 80D
Bearings mostly Reds, Super Reds and 1 Independent bearing  ???

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Post by: Ok on April 04, 2020, 09:15:30 AM
with all this tiny setup madness going on right now I decided to set up another board with what was lying around.  8)

Old local brand board (BBS WOOD)
TRACKER TRUCKS - DART 85MM (6.1" AXLE)
Krooked Zip Zinger 56 80D
Bearings mostly Reds, Super Reds and 1 Independent bearing  ???



Soooooo how are the trucks? Happy with the results? Tiny setups looking too sick these days
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Post by: oldfart on April 05, 2020, 01:49:03 AM
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with all this tiny setup madness going on right now I decided to set up another board with what was lying around.  8)

Old local brand board (BBS WOOD)
TRACKER TRUCKS - DART 85MM (6.1" AXLE)
Krooked Zip Zinger 56 80D
Bearings mostly Reds, Super Reds and 1 Independent bearing  ???
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Soooooo how are the trucks? Happy with the results? Tiny setups looking too sick these days

alright, alright. Quick thoughts after a short ride to the bakery this morning.
I wear shoes size US11.5 so there is not that much space for foot placement. what doesn't need to be bad though. compared to my "tracker 108 set up" it feels less stable more like the whole board is going to fall over in quick turns. Didn't happen though. Just an unexpected powerslide  :P.

Overall I am hyped. If you find a pair of midtracks on eBay for 30-40 Bucks go get them!  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: 606 on April 08, 2020, 03:40:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/YhcACsQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/q7RiqMi.jpg)

My Heated Wheel type of thing. It's a 70s Hang Ten fibreglass 26.5x5.75 deck (Blender rides a Bahne that is pretty much the same). ACS 430 roller-skate trucks. Bones 78a 58mm roller-skate wheels.

Changed the bushings from standard Independent 92a to Khiro orange 79a in front and a softer than 92a old Tracker on rear with Independent on top. And stuck some washers on to widen the track of the wheels. Rides a lot better than before.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on April 12, 2020, 07:18:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YhcACsQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/q7RiqMi.jpg)

My Heated Wheel type of thing. It's a 70s Hang Ten fibreglass 26.5x5.75 deck (Blender rides a Bahne that is pretty much the same). ACS 430 roller-skate trucks. Bones 78a 58mm roller-skate wheels.

Changed the bushings from standard Independent 92a to Khiro orange 79a in front and a softer than 92a old Tracker on rear with Independent on top. And stuck some washers on to widen the track of the wheels. Rides a lot better than before.

That thing is tight. Past couple pages inspired me to pull this one out.

(https://i.imgur.com/iw9zpcz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zC4PCkx.jpg)

Using it as my dogwalking set up for now.
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Post by: 606 on April 13, 2020, 02:54:43 AM

That thing is tight. Past couple pages inspired me to pull this one out.

Using it as my dogwalking set up for now.

It looks like it has a little kicktail?

If so, it's a G&S standardflex kicktail 27" from 1976. A rare board, could be worth a bit.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 13, 2020, 03:11:09 AM
Heroin big Egg
Indy 159s
Ricta Clouds
4 bones swiss 4 bones big balls
Jessup Grip
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Post by: JudoOrigami on April 13, 2020, 03:12:53 AM
theres a pic of it in my ugliest shoes thread, just posted that pic to show my imgur pic posting strategy always works not to show off my crappy shoe collection
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Post by: YungJugg on April 13, 2020, 02:11:49 PM
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That thing is tight. Past couple pages inspired me to pull this one out.

Using it as my dogwalking set up for now.
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It looks like it has a little kicktail?

If so, it's a G&S standardflex kicktail 27" from 1976. A rare board, could be worth a bit.

That was quick! Impressive. Was trying to find the exact year. Yeah it has a lil kicktail, was my uncs and he gifted it to me when I was younger.  Part of me feels like I should keep it preserved on the wall but the other part of me is stoked that a 44 year old toy can still provide so much fun. Amazed the bushings haven’t turned to dust.
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Post by: legion on April 13, 2020, 04:05:33 PM
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That thing is tight. Past couple pages inspired me to pull this one out.

Using it as my dogwalking set up for now.
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It looks like it has a little kicktail?

If so, it's a G&S standardflex kicktail 27" from 1976. A rare board, could be worth a bit.
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That was quick! Impressive. Was trying to find the exact year. Yeah it has a lil kicktail, was my uncs and he gifted it to me when I was younger.  Part of me feels like I should keep it preserved on the wall but the other part of me is stoked that a 44 year old toy can still provide so much fun. Amazed the bushings haven’t turned to dust.
I'd be torn on what to do with that thing too. I'm sure it's worth $$$ but the sentimental value and fun factor.. yeah, I'd use it to roll around but just being careful to not run into stuff.

On a side note..
I've got a hand me down Powell Quicktail 69cm. Yep, the aluminum one with a tiny kick tail.
Fairly good condition, still has griptape. Anyone know what it's worth?
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Post by: 606 on April 14, 2020, 07:00:01 AM


I'd be torn on what to do with that thing too. I'm sure it's worth $$$ but the sentimental value and fun factor.. yeah, I'd use it to roll around but just being careful to not run into stuff.

On a side note..
I've got a hand me down Powell Quicktail 69cm. Yep, the aluminum one with a tiny kick tail.
Fairly good condition, still has griptape. Anyone know what it's worth?

The Quicktails are worth more than the more common Quicksilvers, which were a slalom board with no kicktail. The only one that's sold when I search on USA Ebay went for an offer less than $700, but can't see the exact amount. It had the original Bones wheels from the 70s, and Trackers, which would probably go for around $200 max, so it's got to be a $300 deck, and the Ebay one wasn't in very good condition.

Are you in France, I think I recall you are? Not as many collectors there. I used to follow French Ebay and buy stuff that I could sell for more in the UK, where there's a bigger market. Need to stick on Ebay USA to get the best price.
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Post by: legion on April 18, 2020, 01:28:59 AM
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I'd be torn on what to do with that thing too. I'm sure it's worth $$$ but the sentimental value and fun factor.. yeah, I'd use it to roll around but just being careful to not run into stuff.

On a side note..
I've got a hand me down Powell Quicktail 69cm. Yep, the aluminum one with a tiny kick tail.
Fairly good condition, still has griptape. Anyone know what it's worth?
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The Quicktails are worth more than the more common Quicksilvers, which were a slalom board with no kicktail. The only one that's sold when I search on USA Ebay went for an offer less than $700, but can't see the exact amount. It had the original Bones wheels from the 70s, and Trackers, which would probably go for around $200 max, so it's got to be a $300 deck, and the Ebay one wasn't in very good condition.

Are you in France, I think I recall you are? Not as many collectors there. I used to follow French Ebay and buy stuff that I could sell for more in the UK, where there's a bigger market. Need to stick on Ebay USA to get the best price.
Oh nice! Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure but I know collector prices are pretty crazy so was hoping for a $200-300. I'm in the states so ebay looks like the thing to do.
The marks from the trucks are weird. I need to check again but I remember it being more diamond shaped.
I wanna try it out to see how stiff it is. Narrowest trucks I have are 129's so it's gonna look ugly. I'll try to get pics.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Esmith5488 on April 18, 2020, 10:16:48 AM
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I live in Malmö, Sweden. No hills at all here. Is there a big difference between 78D and 80D wheels? Thinking about Spitfire 80D and I just want to go fast but of course I need those powerslides.
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80D sucks, stay away from those. Get some Ricta clouds.
What duro clouds you recommend. I have 80d on my Cruiser and I’m not super stoked on them
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Post by: Uncle Poseur on April 18, 2020, 11:05:16 AM
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I live in Malmö, Sweden. No hills at all here. Is there a big difference between 78D and 80D wheels? Thinking about Spitfire 80D and I just want to go fast but of course I need those powerslides.
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80D sucks, stay away from those. Get some Ricta clouds.
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What duro clouds you recommend. I have 80d on my Cruiser and I’m not super stoked on them

You're not going to power slide on Rictas unless it's the 101a. Those are still pretty hard for cruising. If you want a nice ride,but want to break loose on slides, find something around 97a durometer.
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Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on April 18, 2020, 01:04:57 PM
I've power slid Ricta 86as... Any wheel slides with the right speed and beer gut....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB77 on April 18, 2020, 02:41:29 PM
Posted my Hosoi a while back, but here’s my Welly, too...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXr18fXk/02-B1-C49-D-3937-411-F-BCC5-590-E455-C2-A79.jpg)
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Post by: legion on April 18, 2020, 03:02:17 PM
Posted my Hosoi a while back, but here’s my Welly, too...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXr18fXk/02-B1-C49-D-3937-411-F-BCC5-590-E455-C2-A79.jpg)
Rockin Indy's with a Tracker sticker?
You tryin ta catch a beatdown?
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Post by: JB77 on April 18, 2020, 03:56:50 PM
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Posted my Hosoi a while back, but here’s my Welly, too...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXr18fXk/02-B1-C49-D-3937-411-F-BCC5-590-E455-C2-A79.jpg)
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Rockin Indy's with a Tracker sticker?
You tryin ta catch a beatdown?
Lol, not too worried about that happening...   ;)
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Post by: oldbummer on April 18, 2020, 04:26:18 PM
Posted my Hosoi a while back, but here’s my Welly, too...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXr18fXk/02-B1-C49-D-3937-411-F-BCC5-590-E455-C2-A79.jpg)

Yeah Per!
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Post by: legion on April 18, 2020, 04:47:10 PM
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Posted my Hosoi a while back, but here’s my Welly, too...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXr18fXk/02-B1-C49-D-3937-411-F-BCC5-590-E455-C2-A79.jpg)
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Rockin Indy's with a Tracker sticker?
You tryin ta catch a beatdown?
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Lol, not too worried about that happening...   ;)
Dude! Cruisin for a bruisin!! ;)
Haha
I only say it cuz I'm guessing you're also old enough to remember the good ol'days..
RIP GROSSO

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5fsJT0JQa6g

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9YQmJQ6FM
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jory4 on April 20, 2020, 04:23:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/96FiR3k.jpg)

Dug this one back out.

G&S Peralta Warptail reissue
Tracker slalom trucks
Bennett wheels

 Ride this around a bowl and your respect for Alva and the other pool pioneers jumps a few notches
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on April 20, 2020, 04:25:10 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/96FiR3k.jpg)

Dug this one back out.

G&S Peralta Warptail reissue
Tracker slalom trucks
Bennett wheels

 Ride this around a bowl and your respect for Alva and the other pool pioneers jumps a few notches

Beautiful
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Post by: chris. on April 20, 2020, 10:21:26 AM
Dug this thing out today. I found it in my grandparents basement almost 20 years ago. It was probably my Uncle’s. I used to bomb hills on this thing all the time. I’ll let my daughter take it out for a spin now. Bennet Trucks and Roadrider wheels.

(https://i.imgur.com/NgNZMD9_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=high)
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Post by: 606 on April 20, 2020, 10:38:13 AM
Dug this thing out today. I found it in my grandparents basement almost 20 years ago. It was probably my Uncle’s. I used to bomb hills on this thing all the time. I’ll let my daughter take it out for a spin now. Bennet Trucks and Roadrider wheels.


Nice. Those were the first ever Santa Cruz decks, back in 1975. Looks to be a 24". Also those Bennett Hijackers were the first ever trucks made for skateboarding. Previously everyone used roller-skate trucks like Chicago, X-caliber and Sure Grip.
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Post by: chris. on April 20, 2020, 10:42:55 AM
Whoa! That's awesome. Thanks for the info.
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Post by: weon on April 20, 2020, 10:57:03 AM
these 70s setups are so freaking rad. thx for sharing the stoke
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Post by: texasplant on April 22, 2020, 07:15:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qdq0lyi.jpg)

Been looking for a use for this deck, it’s way too flat to be functional, bought it to skate as my every day board but just couldn’t do it.

Almost 10”
Ace 55
1/8 Riser
OJ Hot Juice 60mm

Looking to add another riser, just need longer hardware and all the local shops are shut.
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Post by: oyolar on April 22, 2020, 10:22:09 PM
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Dug this thing out today. I found it in my grandparents basement almost 20 years ago. It was probably my Uncle’s. I used to bomb hills on this thing all the time. I’ll let my daughter take it out for a spin now. Bennet Trucks and Roadrider wheels.

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Nice. Those were the first ever Santa Cruz decks, back in 1975. Looks to be a 24". Also those Bennett Hijackers were the first ever trucks made for skateboarding. Previously everyone used roller-skate trucks like Chicago, X-caliber and Sure Grip.

Holy shit man. I don't know if I'd want to hold onto that or see what I could get for it but that's a great relic!
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Post by: JB77 on April 23, 2020, 02:34:13 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/96FiR3k.jpg)

Dug this one back out.

G&S Peralta Warptail reissue
Tracker slalom trucks
Bennett wheels

 Ride this around a bowl and your respect for Alva and the other pool pioneers jumps a few notches

This is the raddest.  Stacy Peralta gets the respect he deserves as a filmmaker and team manager, but is underrated as a skateboarder, imo.  Cool setup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 29, 2020, 09:57:28 AM
Made my own with an old deck, found trucks, Key Frame wheels and 1/2 risers. Santa bought my kids 27” Penny boards but he knew I would just make my own.

https://m.imgur.com/a/jfAwD0t

First time using Imgur don’t know how to post the picture on the page.
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Post by: munchbox on April 29, 2020, 11:35:48 AM
Made my own with an old deck, found trucks, Key Frame wheels and 1/2 risers. Santa bought my kids 27” Penny boards but he knew I would just make my own.

https://m.imgur.com/a/jfAwD0t

First time using Imgur don’t know how to post the picture on the page.
sick setup. satan definitely hooked it up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on April 29, 2020, 03:38:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NmzYK3N_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
(https://i.imgur.com/spBtqsP_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Here you go
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Post by: BL0B on April 29, 2020, 05:31:02 PM
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Made my own with an old deck, found trucks, Key Frame wheels and 1/2 risers. Santa bought my kids 27” Penny boards but he knew I would just make my own.

https://m.imgur.com/a/jfAwD0t

First time using Imgur don’t know how to post the picture on the page.
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sick setup. satan definitely hooked it up

satan always does?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on May 06, 2020, 02:13:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/f7EqHnx.jpg?1)

I had this Northern Co/ Push collbabo deck lying around and also these Abec 11 wheels. 65mm 75a...
Always wanted to try 109s. So I got some today and set this thing up. Turns unreal.
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Post by: weon on May 06, 2020, 02:20:45 PM
love me a good collbabo

nice ride. how long is it?
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Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on May 06, 2020, 02:36:41 PM
29" Long overall. 14.25" wheel base. Tiny almost flat nose. This thing is unstable in a wonderful way. No wheel bite with the 109s and 1/4" risers.
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on May 06, 2020, 03:21:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3rqRPtH.jpg)

AH Brown Bomber
Powell Rib Bone rail
Ace 44
Krooked 1/8" risers
OJ Keyframes 56mm

This board and I didn't get along, but I love the shape so I set it up as a cruiser.

I said it before, but seeing all these smaller 70s-style setups gets me so psyched. Hoping to set one up in the coming months.
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Post by: munchbox on May 06, 2020, 04:25:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3rqRPtH.jpg)

AH Brown Bomber
Powell Rib Bone rail
Ace 44
Krooked 1/8" risers
OJ Keyframes 56mm

This board and I didn't get along, but I love the shape so I set it up as a cruiser.

I said it before, but seeing all these smaller 70s-style setups gets me so psyched. Hoping to set one up in the coming months.
what went wrong with that deck? was gonna pull the trigger on it until i decided too size down.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on May 06, 2020, 04:38:43 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/3rqRPtH.jpg)

AH Brown Bomber
Powell Rib Bone rail
Ace 44
Krooked 1/8" risers
OJ Keyframes 56mm

This board and I didn't get along, but I love the shape so I set it up as a cruiser.

I said it before, but seeing all these smaller 70s-style setups gets me so psyched. Hoping to set one up in the coming months.
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what went wrong with that deck? was gonna pull the trigger on it until i decided too size down.

Not enough flat and a steeper tail than what I like. I also might have liked it more if I didn't pair it with ventures.
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Post by: Ok on May 06, 2020, 04:56:20 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/3rqRPtH.jpg)

AH Brown Bomber
Powell Rib Bone rail
Ace 44
Krooked 1/8" risers
OJ Keyframes 56mm

This board and I didn't get along, but I love the shape so I set it up as a cruiser.

I said it before, but seeing all these smaller 70s-style setups gets me so psyched. Hoping to set one up in the coming months.
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what went wrong with that deck? was gonna pull the trigger on it until i decided too size down.
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Not enough flat and a steeper tail than what I like. I also might have liked it more if I didn't pair it with ventures.

Did the black widow with 5.8s last year and skated it not even a whole session and then took everything apart and gave it away. Should have liked it on paper.

Just went out and struggled so much on 5.8s (walk of shame purchase, where you buy something give it away, and then buy it again to confirm that it still doesn’t work) w/a pretty gnarly fa board. It’s the only deck I have that can fit some 8.5 trucks, the nose is drama. Whatever. I’m terrible anyways and the weather was fantastic.

I also have the ace 44s and key frames and they are so sick together. Key frames looking like Beibel’s teeth, the ride is so smooth. The deck I have is super twisted/warped so even Ollie’s feel weird but just floating around the whatever skreets is really relaxing.
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Post by: jay_nev on May 06, 2020, 07:54:33 PM
so confused.
brown bomber
Width - 8.86" / Length - 32" / Wheelbase - 14.25"
seems pretty sick. maybe on indy's due to lack of fingers of flat over ventures (even cast?)  the way with most AH? pop in the pocket?
keyframes are nice regardless. too smooth.
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on May 06, 2020, 08:07:11 PM
so confused.
brown bomber
Width - 8.86" / Length - 32" / Wheelbase - 14.25"
seems pretty sick. maybe on indy's due to lack of fingers of flat over ventures (even cast?)  the way with most AH? pop in the pocket?
keyframes are nice regardless. too smooth.

What is confusing? It had steep kicks without much flat. I like lots of flat and mellow kicks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on May 06, 2020, 08:13:34 PM
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so confused.
brown bomber
Width - 8.86" / Length - 32" / Wheelbase - 14.25"
seems pretty sick. maybe on indy's due to lack of fingers of flat over ventures (even cast?)  the way with most AH? pop in the pocket?
keyframes are nice regardless. too smooth.
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What is confusing? It had steep kicks without much flat. I like lots of flat and mellow kicks.
lol that was after reading the OK shame re purchasing post too. And nothing wrong w rocking it as a cruiser. Feel better on aces popping curbs and such? Slappys?
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Post by: Ok on May 06, 2020, 08:17:58 PM
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so confused.
brown bomber
Width - 8.86" / Length - 32" / Wheelbase - 14.25"
seems pretty sick. maybe on indy's due to lack of fingers of flat over ventures (even cast?)  the way with most AH? pop in the pocket?
keyframes are nice regardless. too smooth.
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What is confusing? It had steep kicks without much flat. I like lots of flat and mellow kicks.
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lol that was after reading the OK shame re purchasing post too. And nothing wrong w rocking it as a cruiser. Feel better on aces popping curbs and such? Slappys?

My bad. My stream of gibberish. Was just attempting to relate to buying one of the shaped anti hero boards, pairing it with 5.8s, and then being over it.

And then again, just attempting to write that i too have the cruiser set up with ace 44s and key frames.

I’ve never been super coherent, but I’m getting worse.
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Post by: Ol Nick on May 06, 2020, 08:20:14 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/f7EqHnx.jpg?1)

I had this Northern Co/ Push collbabo deck lying around and also these Abec 11 wheels. 65mm 75a...
Always wanted to try 109s. So I got some today and set this thing up. Turns unreal.
This looks bad to the bone. How’s it look from the top? Do the wheels hot rod up front with the 109s?
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Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on May 06, 2020, 08:35:40 PM
You can't tell from the photo but there is a very slight amount of wheel that pokes out up front. The 109s would be too narrow if the wheels weren't so wide. I was intrigued by the more urethane than metal you see in old 70s photos and on the polarizers people have been posting. This is far from a polarizer though. Not convex, and has a kick tail.

(https://i.imgur.com/eXhekl5.jpg?1)
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Post by: Jory4 on May 07, 2020, 01:21:54 AM
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so confused.
brown bomber
Width - 8.86" / Length - 32" / Wheelbase - 14.25"
seems pretty sick. maybe on indy's due to lack of fingers of flat over ventures (even cast?)  the way with most AH? pop in the pocket?
keyframes are nice regardless. too smooth.
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I’ve got a brown bomber set up on ace 55’s at the moment. It’s fun, it feels quite steep and short but pops fine and skates narrower than 8.8. I can see it feeling weird on thunders/ ventures though

What is confusing? It had steep kicks without much flat. I like lots of flat and mellow kicks.
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lol that was after reading the OK shame re purchasing post too. And nothing wrong w rocking it as a cruiser. Feel better on aces popping curbs and such? Slappys?
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on May 07, 2020, 05:37:42 AM
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so confused.
brown bomber
Width - 8.86" / Length - 32" / Wheelbase - 14.25"
seems pretty sick. maybe on indy's due to lack of fingers of flat over ventures (even cast?)  the way with most AH? pop in the pocket?
keyframes are nice regardless. too smooth.
[close]

What is confusing? It had steep kicks without much flat. I like lots of flat and mellow kicks.
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lol that was after reading the OK shame re purchasing post too. And nothing wrong w rocking it as a cruiser. Feel better on aces popping curbs and such? Slappys?
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My bad. My stream of gibberish. Was just attempting to relate to buying one of the shaped anti hero boards, pairing it with 5.8s, and then being over it.

And then again, just attempting to write that i too have the cruiser set up with ace 44s and key frames.

I’ve never been super coherent, but I’m getting worse.

Haha, I got you Jay, my bad. Going to take it out today and see how it feels. I love a cruiser board in theory, but sometimes when I can't power slide or they stick on 180s I get over it fast.

OK, you know I've sold and re-bought stuff (also Ventures) so I get it.

I’ve got a brown bomber set up on ace 55’s at the moment. It’s fun, it feels quite steep and short but pops fine and skates narrower than 8.8. I can see it feeling weird on thunders/ ventures though

I may take the 55s off my main and swap them with these 44s. Hows it look?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jory4 on May 07, 2020, 06:05:44 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/BT3hx3z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2uViyQ4.jpg)

Wheels are 56mm slimebombs which I think are similar width to the key frames on yours?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on May 07, 2020, 06:14:57 AM
Looks about like it. I may make the switch...my 44s are starting to get a little groove so I think they might be a little better on my main setup. The 55s look nice!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jory4 on May 07, 2020, 06:19:55 AM
I’m about 8 weeks into aces coming from Indy’s. Totally love them!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on May 09, 2020, 03:45:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BT3hx3z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2uViyQ4.jpg)

Wheels are 56mm slimebombs which I think are similar width to the key frames on yours?

wow I love that grip job, so pleasing.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: weon on May 11, 2020, 08:19:47 PM
gotta second that, nice grip job jory boy!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chillclinton87 on May 12, 2020, 07:17:58 AM
Hey there!

Anybody have a zip zinger on here?


i just ordered a 7.75 wide one and can't figure out wich trucks i should go with and how wide the board is over the trucks!

i think of either going with thunder 143 or 145s
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: art hellman on May 12, 2020, 07:40:17 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on May 12, 2020, 08:01:45 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss

YES. damn clean.. just a cruiser? that looks like a do-it-all set up with some 56mm conical fulls as you mentioned. 
8.75 X 31.5 WB14.38
NOSE: 6.5 TAIL: 6.75

find myself tiring of going back and forth between two set ups.. just want something to grab and go. fun trying different gear but really just want to hone in on what works.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on May 12, 2020, 08:28:35 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss

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YES. damn clean.. just a cruiser? that looks like a do-it-all set up with some 56mm conical fulls as you mentioned. 
8.75 X 31.5 WB14.38
NOSE: 6.5 TAIL: 6.75

find myself tiring of going back and forth between two set ups.. just want something to grab and go. fun trying different gear but really just want to hone in on what works.
been feeling the same way recently, have to setups that serve different functions. one for everything and the other for strength training. probably dont NEED the big boy but cant do the mental gymnastics to get rid of one or the other.

"strength training" sounds like a good enough excuse to still have it around, even though it probably doesnt help switching back and forth between shit
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Charlie Hustle on May 12, 2020, 08:53:02 AM
Hey there!

Anybody have a zip zinger on here?


i just ordered a 7.75 wide one and can't figure out wich trucks i should go with and how wide the board is over the trucks!

i think of either going with thunder 143 or 145s
Either will work. I had 5.0s on mine and there was a little hotdogging in the back. I think 143s will technically fit better, but I wasn’t about to buy new trucks for a little jammer that got me to the train and back.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on May 12, 2020, 11:54:27 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss

Goddamn, the surf shape looks so sick. If I didn't just get a shaped board and if these weren't sold out everywhere I'd definitely be all over it. Would you say the wheel wells make a noticeable difference in terms of wheelbite?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: art hellman on May 12, 2020, 12:16:14 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss
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Goddamn, the surf shape looks so sick. If I didn't just get a shaped board and if these weren't sold out everywhere I'd definitely be all over it. Would you say the wheel wells make a noticeable difference in terms of wheelbite?

yes, they make a world of difference... my trucks are set to loose (not Max Palmer loose) and even with those 58mms I could not get the wheels to bite
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on May 12, 2020, 03:06:38 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss
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Goddamn, the surf shape looks so sick. If I didn't just get a shaped board and if these weren't sold out everywhere I'd definitely be all over it. Would you say the wheel wells make a noticeable difference in terms of wheelbite?
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yes, they make a world of difference... my trucks are set to loose (not Max Palmer loose) and even with those 58mms I could not get the wheels to bite

I see, good to hear they make a substantial difference. Really tempted to get one of these in the future, hopefully they keep this shape as a regular in the lineup with more graphics. Looks super fun, though I personally would prefer a slightly less square tail, a lil more rounded.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on May 12, 2020, 07:43:39 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss
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Goddamn, the surf shape looks so sick. If I didn't just get a shaped board and if these weren't sold out everywhere I'd definitely be all over it. Would you say the wheel wells make a noticeable difference in terms of wheelbite?
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yes, they make a world of difference... my trucks are set to loose (not Max Palmer loose) and even with those 58mms I could not get the wheels to bite
are you riding risers? i dont know if my eyes are tricking me
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on May 12, 2020, 08:17:34 PM
looks like risers to me
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on May 12, 2020, 08:18:11 PM
the shin surf is such a clean board, wish my shop got that in.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: imuseless on May 13, 2020, 01:32:58 AM
^Yep, can't wait them to drop in Europe!!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: art hellman on May 13, 2020, 07:35:13 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)
Polar Shin Surf
Indy 159 w/aftermarket Indy conical bushings, flat washers on bottom
SF F4 Radial 58mm 99a pictured (but have since put on conical full 56mm)
old swiss
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Goddamn, the surf shape looks so sick. If I didn't just get a shaped board and if these weren't sold out everywhere I'd definitely be all over it. Would you say the wheel wells make a noticeable difference in terms of wheelbite?
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yes, they make a world of difference... my trucks are set to loose (not Max Palmer loose) and even with those 58mms I could not get the wheels to bite
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are you riding risers? i dont know if my eyes are tricking me

i had some suuuuuper thin soft ones on with the 58 radials... but dont have any with the 56 fulls
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hmmmokay on May 13, 2020, 09:05:14 AM
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Hey there! Anybody have a zip zinger on here? i just ordered a 7.75 wide one and can't figure out wich trucks i should go with and how wide the board is over the trucks! i think of either going with thunder 143 or 145s
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Either will work. I had 5.0s on mine and there was a little hotdogging in the back. I think 143s will technically fit better, but I wasn’t about to buy new trucks for a little jammer that got me to the train and back.

I've got 144's (8.25) on mine. They were laying around and I didn't want to spend any money on new trucks at the time. It's fun for sure, they monster truck a bit but it doesn't bother me.

(https://i.imgur.com/cSZImjK.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Meathook on May 14, 2020, 07:42:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/8TWBiTd.jpg)

-Zig Zagger - varies between 8.25” and 8.6” depending where you measure
-Thunder 149 standard with aftermarket Thunder white soft bushings
-65mm 85A Creative Urethane wheels (got for $10, not as smooth as OJ but they can slide a little bit)
-Bearings that came with the wheels
-Hardware and 1/8” risers from Labor
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DarkPools on May 20, 2020, 05:55:29 PM
My little "cruise to the store for a beer and some skittles" type shit or when I want to cruise and not do tricks. Does it stop me from trying to flip it or grind some shit while out? No. Never. You could give me a totally dysfunctional skateboard thing and I'd still try to skate it! Ha!

- Zip Zagger. 7.75"? NES Platformer Graphic (probably not the name but it has Mario and DK lol)
- Indy 149 Black AVE Standards with some silver standard baseplate from another 149 Indy I was rotating from 5 years back or so.
- Bushings: Stock White Super Soft (88?) Indy ones.
- OJ Keyframe 56mm: Teal/Green
- Bones Reds
- 1/4" riser.

I don't mind the hot rodding. It feels pretty good since I don't get wheel bite and feel stable while carving fast!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320xq90/r/924/n1CHNd.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320xq90/r/923/zc8fOU.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shalominator on May 20, 2020, 08:12:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JMNwDKTl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mpa5hibl.jpg)

Built this bad boy last June and it has been good to me.

Zero 9.5
Indy 149 Reynolds Hollows
Bones Hard Bushings
1/4" Risers
56mm Ricta Clouds
Mini Logo Bearings
Bones Hardware
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Malflourishment on May 22, 2020, 09:16:24 PM
Finished this up today.  Winkowski deck flipped upside down, unknown roller skate trucks cut in half, OJ Keyframes 58mm and some swiss.  No bolts, i just drilled the trucks through the deck and grinded down the exposed screws. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on May 23, 2020, 12:47:41 AM
Finished this up today.  Winkowski deck flipped upside down, unknown roller skate trucks cut in half, OJ Keyframes 58mm and some swiss.  No bolts, i just drilled the trucks through the deck and grinded down the exposed screws.
real corky to say the least :o
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on May 23, 2020, 06:47:36 AM
Finished this up today.  Winkowski deck flipped upside down, unknown roller skate trucks cut in half, OJ Keyframes 58mm and some swiss.  No bolts, i just drilled the trucks through the deck and grinded down the exposed screws.

Nice polarizer attempt.

I did a wiggler as well, cut out of an old Powell Flight deck. Had old Indy 101’s on it, but the penny board truck I found in the bushes at a local park turn way better. Rough rider wheels are fast and grippy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cLJv9FdyS/?igshid=r42v01aarr4v
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Malflourishment on May 23, 2020, 09:47:52 AM
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Finished this up today.  Winkowski deck flipped upside down, unknown roller skate trucks cut in half, OJ Keyframes 58mm and some swiss.  No bolts, i just drilled the trucks through the deck and grinded down the exposed screws.
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Nice polarizer attempt.

I did a wiggler as well, cut out of an old Powell Flight deck. Had old Indy 101’s on it, but the penny board truck I found in the bushes at a local park turn way better. Rough rider wheels are fast and grippy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cLJv9FdyS/?igshid=r42v01aarr4v


At one point I had a wider homemade “polarizer” with Indy 109s on it and I loved the turn.  What’s weird about roller skate trucks for me is they seem to be either turning or not turning.  The tension seems to be a joke.  Your Powell polarizer setup looks rad though, are you having better luck with the truck setup on it now that you’ve switched to penny trucks? 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HyperBeam on May 23, 2020, 03:04:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YhcACsQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/q7RiqMi.jpg)

My Heated Wheel type of thing. It's a 70s Hang Ten fibreglass 26.5x5.75 deck (Blender rides a Bahne that is pretty much the same). ACS 430 roller-skate trucks. Bones 78a 58mm roller-skate wheels.

Changed the bushings from standard Independent 92a to Khiro orange 79a in front and a softer than 92a old Tracker on rear with Independent on top. And stuck some washers on to widen the track of the wheels. Rides a lot better than before.

where did you find those wheels?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on May 23, 2020, 05:49:25 PM
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Finished this up today.  Winkowski deck flipped upside down, unknown roller skate trucks cut in half, OJ Keyframes 58mm and some swiss.  No bolts, i just drilled the trucks through the deck and grinded down the exposed screws.
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Nice polarizer attempt.

I did a wiggler as well, cut out of an old Powell Flight deck. Had old Indy 101’s on it, but the penny board truck I found in the bushes at a local park turn way better. Rough rider wheels are fast and grippy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cLJv9FdyS/?igshid=r42v01aarr4v
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At one point I had a wider homemade “polarizer” with Indy 109s on it and I loved the turn.  What’s weird about roller skate trucks for me is they seem to be either turning or not turning.  The tension seems to be a joke.  Your Powell polarizer setup looks rad though, are you having better luck with the truck setup on it now that you’ve switched to penny trucks?

WAAAY better. It turns in half the radius. Feels much more springy and loose
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on May 30, 2020, 01:59:45 PM
Prime
Gullwings
Hosoi Rockets

Totally ugly but I like it

(https://i.imgur.com/y3fqnH5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/henCWKb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on June 02, 2020, 09:48:29 AM
Soo cool
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gnarfunkell on June 06, 2020, 08:55:46 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/BL4TP1z/rsz-img-3790.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/njQXh8Q/rsz-img-3791.jpg)

Madness disaster board: 8.75 / 15 wb
54mm 78a Ricta Clouds
Old rusty Reds that spin faster than any other bearings I own
Old 149s
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spanyard on June 06, 2020, 09:50:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/GqCasDm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SzDQxtT.jpg)

Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )
149 Hollows
Kader Radial 58mm F4 99
Swiss Big Bones
Indy hardware and shock risers
10" grip
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Seadramon on June 06, 2020, 09:57:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/GqCasDm.jpg)


Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )

Fun shape - seems like a cool little company. Kudos!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spanyard on June 06, 2020, 10:00:00 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TONYMONTANA. on June 06, 2020, 10:42:12 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/5GBJGyD/Screenshot-20200606-183942.jpg)

Mine ok
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TONYMONTANA. on June 06, 2020, 10:42:55 AM
Prime
Gullwings
Hosoi Rockets

Totally ugly but I like it

(https://i.imgur.com/y3fqnH5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/henCWKb.jpg)

Shit zero is for goofs
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hefe43 on June 06, 2020, 11:10:27 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/GqCasDm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SzDQxtT.jpg)

Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )
149 Hollows
Kader Radial 58mm F4 99
Swiss Big Bones
Indy hardware and shock risers
10" grip

Hard wheels? This should be in the setup thread
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spanyard on June 06, 2020, 12:33:34 PM
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Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )
149 Hollows
Kader Radial 58mm F4 99
Swiss Big Bones
Indy hardware and shock risers
10" grip
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Hard wheels? This should be in the setup thread

???
Hard wheels? "99" means they're 99 durometer.  And I'm too much of an idiot to take another ten minutes trying to figure out how to post images to yet another thread.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TONYMONTANA. on June 06, 2020, 12:50:15 PM
Radial means hard dickhead
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FleeceFlannel on June 06, 2020, 12:53:50 PM
These last few posts are just train wrecks.  Is anything sacred anymore?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spanyard on June 06, 2020, 01:09:35 PM
Yeah you must be right, radial has nothing to do with spitfire's shape radials and 99 has nothing to do with hardness. My bad.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FleeceFlannel on June 06, 2020, 01:18:19 PM
Yeah you must be right, radial has nothing to do with spitfire's shape radials and 99 has nothing to do with hardness. My bad.

Let me help you before this turns into a thread similar to the Useless Wooden Toys banter that’s happening.  99s are hard wheels so your board isn’t a “cruiser”.  It’s a cool shape but it’s what we like to call a skateboard.  So therefore, we the people would prefer you post it in the setup thread.  I’m sure it was an honest mistake and it’s all good dude.  But the cruiser thread is meant to be limited to boards with soft wheels. 
Shalom or some shit like that. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: spanyard on June 06, 2020, 03:24:42 PM
Aww fuck I’m sorry my bad for waltzing into the mongo pushing longboard thread. What’s having a micropenis like?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TONYMONTANA. on June 06, 2020, 03:41:32 PM
Radial means hard are you Stupid?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FleeceFlannel on June 06, 2020, 03:44:01 PM
Aww fuck I’m sorry my bad for waltzing into the mongo pushing longboard thread. What’s having a micropenis like?

Who’s that stab directed at?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TONYMONTANA. on June 06, 2020, 03:56:49 PM
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Aww fuck I’m sorry my bad for waltzing into the mongo pushing longboard thread. What’s having a micropenis like?
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Who’s that stab directed at?

You duh
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on June 14, 2020, 06:30:15 AM
Built this cruiser as a farewell gift to one of my best friends that’s leaving the office for a new job. People in the office chipped in and I chose the parts and put it together. Had a lot of fun setting it up. Had to cut the rails shorter because of the wheel wells but ended up working out great!

(https://i.imgur.com/aI768G9.jpg)
Polar Dane 1 shape (9.75 at the widest)
Indy 169’s stock
Bones reds
Krooked Zip Zinger 56mm 80a
Modus risers
Diamond Allen bolts
Blank Rails
Mob grip + clear grip

(https://i.imgur.com/t80knP2.jpg)

He fucking loved it and we already went to test it out. This thing is so much fun. Feels like a ATV with the soft wheels. Now my regular board feels like a loud snail in comparison ahah Really tempted to build one for myself next month.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on June 14, 2020, 07:09:51 AM
That's so cool you did that for the homie, +1 for you. It looks super fun as well...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on June 14, 2020, 07:31:28 AM
Skateboards are a great gift.
Cruiser wheels make a ‘normal’ skateboard feel so stupid, as soon as I push down the street. Later on, when I’m trying flip tricks, and/or getting complete wheelbite do I remember what a ‘regular’ board is good for. But pushing around and doing ollies? Quiet and comfy.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on June 14, 2020, 10:53:27 AM
+1 for the true pal move
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shawngreg on June 22, 2020, 08:56:32 AM
cruiser bros!! looking for some help, i want to build my 1st one and looking for a few pointers.

for board selection i want to go with Polar, bc i've always liked them and never bought anything from them.  any shapes that people seem to really enjoy?
also, i have a pair of titanium 159s, but i kind of want to try aces.  i skate 5.8 ventures normally, but want something different for this board.  what aces would best serve me on something thats likely going to be 9" wide? or should i stick w the indys
i have tons of other spare shit for the setup, i have 54mm og classics, and 56mm key frames, as well as a spare set of swiss bearings.  so i think i should be good there.
thanks to anyone who chimes in
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on June 22, 2020, 09:20:38 AM
cruiser bros!! looking for some help, i want to build my 1st one and looking for a few pointers.

for board selection i want to go with Polar, bc i've always liked them and never bought anything from them.  any shapes that people seem to really enjoy?
also, i have a pair of titanium 159s, but i kind of want to try aces.  i skate 5.8 ventures normally, but want something different for this board.  what aces would best serve me on something thats likely going to be 9" wide? or should i stick w the indys
i have tons of other spare shit for the setup, i have 54mm og classics, and 56mm key frames, as well as a spare set of swiss bearings.  so i think i should be good there.
thanks to anyone who chimes in

If you don’t mind buying new trucks, I’d personally choose the shape first then decide on trucks. Ace 55 have a 9” axle and fit pretty damn perfect on the Polar 92 shape (front mounting holes ~9, rear 8.75 I think?). My homie has this set up and runs 56mm conical fulls with a lil 3.5mm riser. The 159s would work as well, flush in the back and slightly carpeted in the front.

The 159s should also work on their other shapes, like football, P8, etc.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on June 22, 2020, 08:47:35 PM
cruiser bros!! looking for some help, i want to build my 1st one and looking for a few pointers.

for board selection i want to go with Polar, bc i've always liked them and never bought anything from them.  any shapes that people seem to really enjoy?
also, i have a pair of titanium 159s, but i kind of want to try aces.  i skate 5.8 ventures normally, but want something different for this board.  what aces would best serve me on something thats likely going to be 9" wide? or should i stick w the indys
i have tons of other spare shit for the setup, i have 54mm og classics, and 56mm key frames, as well as a spare set of swiss bearings.  so i think i should be good there.
thanks to anyone who chimes in

If polar, then the Dane1. Your 159s (with two washers on the inside), 1/8 riser, keyframes and Swiss.

Perfect setup, right there

And if you really want aces I would go with 55s, even 66 work well, because of the short wheelbase.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shawngreg on June 23, 2020, 09:46:31 AM
thanks for the help bros, i'll post in here when shes all setup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DeathBox on June 30, 2020, 05:02:51 AM
Re-post from the main set-up thread - thanks for the tip Deekay.

I’d been hankering for a Zip Zinger but didn’t really want to have to shell out on a full set up. Remembered I had some ancient blue Royals in the shed, attached to a Zoo York ‘Warriors’ board which was my last set up before a lengthy break from skating. I’d never got rid of it and checked the truck size and they were perfect for the Zinger. I understand coloured trucks are a no-go these days and maybe always were and that Royals are rubbish too, I originally got them as they were the cheapest in the shop, along with some Ricta seconds that were meant to have a plastic coloured ring around the hole but were missing. I’m not fussed though as this is just a fun set-up for cruising around. I also liked the fact the truck colour went with the board graphic.
Spent a while trying to decide on wheels then saw Deekay (thanks again man!) recommending the Cadillacs for a Zip Zinger set up in the cruiser wheels thread and they looked perfect 78a, should be good for rough South London pavements. They even come in blue which I thought would be perfect to keep the colour theme going. Found one shop in the UK which had blue in stock, ordered them only to be contacted and told they only had the yellow, or ‘beer’ as they’re officially called, in. So I went with those and actually really like how they look on the overall set-up, especially as I decided to put the pink sticker on as well, think all blue might have been overkill. Might not be to everyone’s taste but I’m liking it.

(https://i.imgur.com/nUM6gMTl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4qZymaYl.jpg)

Krooked Zip Zinger ‘Jacket Klub’ 7.75
Ancient Blue Royals (will replace bushings at some point)
Cadillac Wheels ‘Beer’ 56mm 78a
Indy 7’s bearings (would usually get Reds but these were the only thing in stock at a similar price. Seem fine so far)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB77 on July 03, 2020, 12:38:29 PM
5Boro 7.6” x 29”
Venture 5.0
F4 52mm/99a Conical Full
Big Balls
Jessup
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQH25swb/B015-C2-D1-657-D-438-E-BADA-F093879977-A7.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cold budweisers on July 03, 2020, 02:54:36 PM
Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )
149 Hollows
Kader Radial 58mm F4 99
Swiss Big Bones
Indy hardware and shock risers
10" grip
yooo baby that's sick that's still a thing
i still have a baby board from y e a r s ago
the plies started splitting apart but i can't be mad at a board made in a garage
(https://i.imgur.com/DQP1xaB.png)
pretty sure i rode some big hard wheels on this one too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on July 03, 2020, 05:18:05 PM
5Boro 7.6” x 29”
Venture 5.0
F4 52mm/99a Conical Full
Big Balls
Jessup
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQH25swb/B015-C2-D1-657-D-438-E-BADA-F093879977-A7.jpg)

That would be sick at the park
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB77 on July 04, 2020, 04:27:46 AM
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5Boro 7.6” x 29”
Venture 5.0
F4 52mm/99a Conical Full
Big Balls
Jessup
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQH25swb/B015-C2-D1-657-D-438-E-BADA-F093879977-A7.jpg)
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That would be sick at the park

Probably would be a blast to carve around a nice bowl on at the park, but it feels very small underfoot.  Wouldn’t be suited for much else there.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on July 04, 2020, 05:21:01 AM
Re-post from the main set-up thread - thanks for the tip Deekay.

I’d been hankering for a Zip Zinger but didn’t really want to have to shell out on a full set up. Remembered I had some ancient blue Royals in the shed, attached to a Zoo York ‘Warriors’ board which was my last set up before a lengthy break from skating. I’d never got rid of it and checked the truck size and they were perfect for the Zinger. I understand coloured trucks are a no-go these days and maybe always were and that Royals are rubbish too, I originally got them as they were the cheapest in the shop, along with some Ricta seconds that were meant to have a plastic coloured ring around the hole but were missing. I’m not fussed though as this is just a fun set-up for cruising around. I also liked the fact the truck colour went with the board graphic.
Spent a while trying to decide on wheels then saw Deekay (thanks again man!) recommending the Cadillacs for a Zip Zinger set up in the cruiser wheels thread and they looked perfect 78a, should be good for rough South London pavements. They even come in blue which I thought would be perfect to keep the colour theme going. Found one shop in the UK which had blue in stock, ordered them only to be contacted and told they only had the yellow, or ‘beer’ as they’re officially called, in. So I went with those and actually really like how they look on the overall set-up, especially as I decided to put the pink sticker on as well, think all blue might have been overkill. Might not be to everyone’s taste but I’m liking

*pics*

Krooked Zip Zinger ‘Jacket Klub’ 7.75
Ancient Blue Royals (will replace bushings at some point)
Cadillac Wheels ‘Beer’ 56mm 78a
Indy 7’s bearings (would usually get Reds but these were the only thing in stock at a similar price. Seem fine so far)

Looking great man! I ended up going with the beer colorway as well, here's my new whip:

(http://img4.imagetitan.com/img4/small/22/22_bcd0f376-4ac1-44ac-a6a2-4bd9a30848a6.jpeg) (http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=22_bcd0f376-4ac1-44ac-a6a2-4bd9a30848a6.jpeg)

Real renewal (zip zinger shape) 7.7''
Ace 00
Cadillac 56mm
Bones reds big balls
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on July 06, 2020, 08:17:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/IKINMD7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zPX0dVY.jpg)

Had a pair of 139s I was never going to use again so I built a cruiser around them.

Rat Racer is great for a big footed skater.

Rough Riders are nice but they chunked terribly when I tried to slappy a curb, so I think I may switch back to my Key Frames for this deck. Although, riding over sidewalk cracks, end of sidewalk bumps and person hole covers is a blast so maybe I can stop myself from slappying but probably not.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DeathBox on July 07, 2020, 03:16:43 AM
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Re-post from the main set-up thread - thanks for the tip Deekay.

I’d been hankering for a Zip Zinger but didn’t really want to have to shell out on a full set up. Remembered I had some ancient blue Royals in the shed, attached to a Zoo York ‘Warriors’ board which was my last set up before a lengthy break from skating. I’d never got rid of it and checked the truck size and they were perfect for the Zinger. I understand coloured trucks are a no-go these days and maybe always were and that Royals are rubbish too, I originally got them as they were the cheapest in the shop, along with some Ricta seconds that were meant to have a plastic coloured ring around the hole but were missing. I’m not fussed though as this is just a fun set-up for cruising around. I also liked the fact the truck colour went with the board graphic.
Spent a while trying to decide on wheels then saw Deekay (thanks again man!) recommending the Cadillacs for a Zip Zinger set up in the cruiser wheels thread and they looked perfect 78a, should be good for rough South London pavements. They even come in blue which I thought would be perfect to keep the colour theme going. Found one shop in the UK which had blue in stock, ordered them only to be contacted and told they only had the yellow, or ‘beer’ as they’re officially called, in. So I went with those and actually really like how they look on the overall set-up, especially as I decided to put the pink sticker on as well, think all blue might have been overkill. Might not be to everyone’s taste but I’m liking

*pics*

Krooked Zip Zinger ‘Jacket Klub’ 7.75
Ancient Blue Royals (will replace bushings at some point)
Cadillac Wheels ‘Beer’ 56mm 78a
Indy 7’s bearings (would usually get Reds but these were the only thing in stock at a similar price. Seem fine so far)
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Looking great man! I ended up going with the beer colorway as well, here's my new whip:

(http://img4.imagetitan.com/img4/small/22/22_bcd0f376-4ac1-44ac-a6a2-4bd9a30848a6.jpeg) (http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=22_bcd0f376-4ac1-44ac-a6a2-4bd9a30848a6.jpeg)

Real renewal (zip zinger shape) 7.7''
Ace 00
Cadillac 56mm
Bones reds big balls

Yes mate, yours looks great too! The beer Cadillacs look rad against the fluoro green. I'd like to try the Ace ))'s too.
The Real deck is from recycled wood right? But did it come in the Zinger shape or did you do that yourself? Great job whoever did it!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on July 07, 2020, 08:38:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1rhOKgX.jpg)

Black Label Curb Vulture 8.88
Independent 159 (back one hollow)
OJ Keyframe 56mm
Bones Swiss
Shorty’s 1 1/4”
Pig rails (not stoked)
1/8 risers

Lil aggro for a cruiser, but .12 short for the 9” thread, not egg enough for the egg thread, and I just posted in the set up thread. Plus Keyframes make anything for a fun cruise.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Deekay on July 08, 2020, 07:41:20 AM
[$LAVE Rat Racer]

Had a pair of 139s I was never going to use again so I built a cruiser around them.

Rat Racer is great for a big footed skater.

Rough Riders are nice but they chunked terribly when I tried to slappy a curb, so I think I may switch back to my Key Frames for this deck. Although, riding over sidewalk cracks, end of sidewalk bumps and person hole covers is a blast so maybe I can stop myself from slappying but probably not.

This is awesome, always been hyped on the rat racer since that they posted that Pat Burke Rat Racing clip, must have been 8-9 years ago now. It's still here if anyone cares:

https://worldwideslave.com/pages/videos

Wish I could find one in Europe.

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Re-post from the main set-up thread - thanks for the tip Deekay.

I’d been hankering for a Zip Zinger but didn’t really want to have to shell out on a full set up. Remembered I had some ancient blue Royals in the shed, attached to a Zoo York ‘Warriors’ board which was my last set up before a lengthy break from skating. I’d never got rid of it and checked the truck size and they were perfect for the Zinger. I understand coloured trucks are a no-go these days and maybe always were and that Royals are rubbish too, I originally got them as they were the cheapest in the shop, along with some Ricta seconds that were meant to have a plastic coloured ring around the hole but were missing. I’m not fussed though as this is just a fun set-up for cruising around. I also liked the fact the truck colour went with the board graphic.
Spent a while trying to decide on wheels then saw Deekay (thanks again man!) recommending the Cadillacs for a Zip Zinger set up in the cruiser wheels thread and they looked perfect 78a, should be good for rough South London pavements. They even come in blue which I thought would be perfect to keep the colour theme going. Found one shop in the UK which had blue in stock, ordered them only to be contacted and told they only had the yellow, or ‘beer’ as they’re officially called, in. So I went with those and actually really like how they look on the overall set-up, especially as I decided to put the pink sticker on as well, think all blue might have been overkill. Might not be to everyone’s taste but I’m liking

*pics*

Krooked Zip Zinger ‘Jacket Klub’ 7.75
Ancient Blue Royals (will replace bushings at some point)
Cadillac Wheels ‘Beer’ 56mm 78a
Indy 7’s bearings (would usually get Reds but these were the only thing in stock at a similar price. Seem fine so far)
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Looking great man! I ended up going with the beer colorway as well, here's my new whip:

(http://img4.imagetitan.com/img4/small/22/22_bcd0f376-4ac1-44ac-a6a2-4bd9a30848a6.jpeg) (http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=22_bcd0f376-4ac1-44ac-a6a2-4bd9a30848a6.jpeg)

Real renewal (zip zinger shape) 7.7''
Ace 00
Cadillac 56mm
Bones reds big balls
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Yes mate, yours looks great too! The beer Cadillacs look rad against the fluoro green. I'd like to try the Ace ))'s too.
The Real deck is from recycled wood right? But did it come in the Zinger shape or did you do that yourself? Great job whoever did it!

Thanks, I like how it came out as well. I have no idea about the Real deck honestly, I usually just get a zip zinger but randomly found this on a site in Denmark half off, and since it had the same shape it felt like a good idea. I like it though!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on July 08, 2020, 12:53:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1rhOKgX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YQdzuha.jpg)

Black Label Curb Vulture 8.8
Independent 159 (back one hollow)
OJ Keyframe 56mm
Bones Swiss
Shorty’s 1 1/4”
Pig rails (not stoked)
1/8 risers

Lil aggro for a cruiser, but .2 short for the 9” thread, not egg enough for the egg thread, and I just posted in the set up thread. Plus Keyframes make anything for a fun cruise.
how are the mismatched trucks treating ya?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on July 08, 2020, 01:23:26 PM
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Black Label Curb Vulture 8.88
Independent 159 (back one hollow)
OJ Keyframe 56mm
Bones Swiss
Shorty’s 1 1/4”
Pig rails (not stoked)
1/8 risers

Lil aggro for a cruiser, but .12 short for the 9” thread, not egg enough for the egg thread, and I just posted in the set up thread. Plus Keyframes make anything for a fun cruise.
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how are the mismatched trucks treating ya?

Not ideal, wouldn’t be able to do it on the daily popsicle. But for a cruiser/curb/park board the weight difference isn't too noticeable.

I really only notice the difference on flip tricks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on July 09, 2020, 09:23:14 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcVK-bnVNl/?igshid=1clf3mg7vv0mb

Anymore info or dimensions on this?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bristol_Palin on July 10, 2020, 12:24:31 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcVK-bnVNl/?igshid=1clf3mg7vv0mb

Anymore info or dimensions on this?

I can see where'd you get confused, but his arm isn't going in an other dimension that's just the skateboard deck graphic and how they took the picture. Pretty tricky stuff though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AsianVegan on July 10, 2020, 05:45:43 PM
Not sure if this goes in the Setup or Ace thread - I'm putting it here as it'll be a cruiser.
Want something that feels way different to my street setup (149's on a 8.38 usually)
Thinking of setting up a P8 8.8 with a set of Ace 55's, would this hit the spot? Or should I go for a 9+ wide...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jtrpma on July 10, 2020, 06:48:41 PM
Not sure if this goes in the Setup or Ace thread - I'm putting it here as it'll be a cruiser.
Want something that feels way different to my street setup (149's on a 8.38 usually)
Thinking of setting up a P8 8.8 with a set of Ace 55's, would this hit the spot? Or should I go for a 9+ wide...
Sounds like a great combo for a cruiser. You can go all the way up to a nine+ but if you go bigger I’d do wider trucks. 55s have a Great Turn and fit anything from 8.75 up imo.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: munchbox on July 10, 2020, 08:58:49 PM
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Not sure if this goes in the Setup or Ace thread - I'm putting it here as it'll be a cruiser.
Want something that feels way different to my street setup (149's on a 8.38 usually)
Thinking of setting up a P8 8.8 with a set of Ace 55's, would this hit the spot? Or should I go for a 9+ wide...
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Sounds like a great combo for a cruiser. You can go all the way up to a nine+ but if you go bigger I’d do wider trucks. 55s have a Great Turn and fit anything from 8.75 up imo.
p8 tapers to 8.25 in the back so be careful. liked mine with 151s but 9 inch axles might be a bit much
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tweekyn on July 11, 2020, 01:30:13 AM
In the process if creating a cruiser for my brother, I caught the fever and really want to build one for myself now. Something I can just ride around in like a longboard without having to carry around a massive longboard. Maybe shred it here and there but I primarily just want a really smooth and effortless ride.

My goal is to work around this deck:

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/rat-stick-825-skateboard-deck/redux

Ive been thinking about putting Indy 144s on it as its an 8.25 deck, probably a bit smaller at the nose, with some very soft 56mm wheels (not sure which ones yet). My questions is, would this be a good cruiser or paper? Should I add a riser to it to make sure I avoid any wheelbite?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on July 11, 2020, 04:12:25 AM
In the process if creating a cruiser for my brother, I caught the fever and really want to build one for myself now. Something I can just ride around in like a longboard without having to carry around a massive longboard. Maybe shred it here and there but I primarily just want a really smooth and effortless ride.

My goal is to work around this deck:

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/rat-stick-825-skateboard-deck/redux

Ive been thinking about putting Indy 144s on it as its an 8.25 deck, probably a bit smaller at the nose, with some very soft 56mm wheels (not sure which ones yet). My questions is, would this be a good cruiser or paper? Should I add a riser to it to make sure I avoid any wheelbite?

Concave looks pretty steep, you might be able to get away without risers.

I should also say that my favorite cruiser/mellow downhill deck is my Earthwing.

Steep concave, but not uncomfortable. Forms the best pockets for nestling your feet and gripping the board if you are doing slides with soft wheels

https://www.earthwingboards.com/product-page/team-37

 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AsianVegan on July 11, 2020, 05:43:22 AM
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Not sure if this goes in the Setup or Ace thread - I'm putting it here as it'll be a cruiser.
Want something that feels way different to my street setup (149's on a 8.38 usually)
Thinking of setting up a P8 8.8 with a set of Ace 55's, would this hit the spot? Or should I go for a 9+ wide...
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Sounds like a great combo for a cruiser. You can go all the way up to a nine+ but if you go bigger I’d do wider trucks. 55s have a Great Turn and fit anything from 8.75 up imo.
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p8 tapers to 8.25 in the back so be careful. liked mine with 151s but 9 inch axles might be a bit much

Good lookin’ out. Think I’m gonna go for the 1991/1992 as it’s wider/more shapey, so further from what I usually ride (and their is some setup-porn in the 9” thread that I’m taking as inspo)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tweekyn on July 11, 2020, 06:41:56 AM
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In the process if creating a cruiser for my brother, I caught the fever and really want to build one for myself now. Something I can just ride around in like a longboard without having to carry around a massive longboard. Maybe shred it here and there but I primarily just want a really smooth and effortless ride.

My goal is to work around this deck:

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/rat-stick-825-skateboard-deck/redux

Ive been thinking about putting Indy 144s on it as its an 8.25 deck, probably a bit smaller at the nose, with some very soft 56mm wheels (not sure which ones yet). My questions is, would this be a good cruiser or paper? Should I add a riser to it to make sure I avoid any wheelbite?
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Concave looks pretty steep, you might be able to get away without risers.

I should also say that my favorite cruiser/mellow downhill deck is my Earthwing.

Steep concave, but not uncomfortable. Forms the best pockets for nestling your feet and gripping the board if you are doing slides with soft wheels

https://www.earthwingboards.com/product-page/team-37

Ive never heard of them but Ill check them out. I do love their flat nose style decks. A lot of the shaped cruisers im looking at have a steep nose, which is fine but not the cruiser I’m looking for unfortunately. I’ll keep an eye on this site. Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on August 23, 2020, 10:28:47 AM
Still gotta sand my lines, sides, and clear coat and grip it but things too fun and I’m too impatient to wait on the homie for his sander.

(https://i.imgur.com/eCSpNf4.jpg)

Polar Dane
60mm Superjuice 78a
Super Swiss6
SureGrips
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on August 23, 2020, 06:10:54 PM
Still gotta sand my lines, sides, and clear coat and grip it but things too fun and I’m too impatient to wait on the homie for his sander.

(https://i.imgur.com/eCSpNf4.jpg)

Polar Dane
60mm Superjuice 78a
Super Swiss6
SureGrips
wow ha wtf. Need another pic once gripped or whatever. Have that deck too. Kinda need to see that bad boy in action.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roald Dahnkle on August 24, 2020, 12:52:43 PM
Turning 30 next week so thought it was perfect timing to get a big lad set up.

 Got a Polar 1991 on the way and wondered if anyone knew if I’m putting Thunder 161s on there whether they are going to be sticking out at the back?

Pictures soon of course x
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on August 24, 2020, 01:05:03 PM
Turning 30 next week so thought it was perfect timing to get a big lad set up.

 Got a Polar 1991 on the way and wondered if anyone knew if I’m putting Thunder 161s on there whether they are going to be sticking out at the back?

Pictures soon of course x
nice i want to grab a 1991. not just for a cruiser though . yeah the 161's will be wider than the rear bolts but probably not more than a half inch though. what wheels?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB77 on August 25, 2020, 05:41:24 AM
Still gotta sand my lines, sides, and clear coat and grip it but things too fun and I’m too impatient to wait on the homie for his sander.

(https://i.imgur.com/eCSpNf4.jpg)

Polar Dane
60mm Superjuice 78a
Super Swiss6
SureGrips

This is incredible.  Post up a video clip if you get a chance!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on September 14, 2020, 03:08:24 PM
Thanks ya’ll, here’s the finished project. I covered an imperfection or two with stickers which just resulted in an unfavorable sticker job, can’t win em all.

I’ll try to get some videos eventually. Hill bombs are so fun on this thing.

(https://i.imgur.com/nRilOnF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/82T32ej.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: os89 on September 14, 2020, 03:58:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/82T32ej.jpg)

Not sure I could deal with that personally, but that is one wild, fully committed and well executed grip job. Nice man, nice!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JB77 on September 14, 2020, 06:50:23 PM
Thanks ya’ll, here’s the finished project. I covered an imperfection or two with stickers which just resulted in an unfavorable sticker job, can’t win em all.

I’ll try to get some videos eventually. Hill bombs are so fun on this thing.

(https://i.imgur.com/nRilOnF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/82T32ej.jpg)

This is 100% awesome. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 09, 2021, 04:56:26 PM
Old pic but setting up cruisers is a lot more fun than doing nothing when injured or cannot skate fully.


https://www.instagram.com/p/BnaiQCqhbwd/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Art Greco on February 05, 2021, 01:18:48 PM
Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 00
Street Plant City Pushers 62mm/78a
Bones Big Balls
1/16” Indy riser
1” Indy bolts
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P3Kzv3z/DA6-A8-DC6-B79-A-4425-9094-12-B410996253.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on February 05, 2021, 01:24:39 PM
Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 00
Street Plant City Pushers 62mm/78a
Bones Big Balls
1/16” Indy riser
1” Indy bolts
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P3Kzv3z/DA6-A8-DC6-B79-A-4425-9094-12-B410996253.jpg)

Nice! How do the small Aces turn on that? I skate 33’s and 44’s but always wondered if that turn scales down to the smaller sizes well.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MisterSpaceman on February 05, 2021, 01:40:14 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/chJCqFg/7-EF08-CAF-5-FCF-410-C-9678-6-D67-F28-D4037.jpg) (https://ibb.co/chJCqFg)

Had this reissue on ice for years. Decided it was of better use to me as a cruiser than on display. Put some old 215s on it with Spitfire 80ds and bones Swiss. Silky smooth.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Art Greco on February 05, 2021, 01:40:31 PM
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Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 00
Street Plant City Pushers 62mm/78a
Bones Big Balls
1/16” Indy riser
1” Indy bolts
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P3Kzv3z/DA6-A8-DC6-B79-A-4425-9094-12-B410996253.jpg)
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Nice! How do the small Aces turn on that? I skate 33’s and 44’s but always wondered if that turn scales down to the smaller sizes well.

I haven’t skated any other Ace’s so I can’t speak to the comparison, but I’ve got no complaints.  Quick and responsive.  The narrow track really gives this setup a rad 70’s vibe.  Lots of fun!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on February 05, 2021, 02:08:40 PM
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Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 00
Street Plant City Pushers 62mm/78a
Bones Big Balls
1/16” Indy riser
1” Indy bolts
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P3Kzv3z/DA6-A8-DC6-B79-A-4425-9094-12-B410996253.jpg)
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Nice! How do the small Aces turn on that? I skate 33’s and 44’s but always wondered if that turn scales down to the smaller sizes well.
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I haven’t skated any other Ace’s so I can’t speak to the comparison, but I’ve got no complaints.  Quick and responsive.  The narrow track really gives this setup a rad 70’s vibe.  Lots of fun!

Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gab on February 05, 2021, 02:47:43 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGP2_wIFLMx/?igshid=w2wrs8x0wyrk

Unnamed blank from eBay, custom painted by me and my best friend.
10”x33” w/15” wheelbase
Indys (don’t know the size)
A1 meats 60 mm wheels
Bronson Leo Baker bearings
Bones medium bushings
Lil Jawns rails
Lil Jawns risers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 05, 2021, 10:40:04 PM

Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.

When we had a lot of used decks, often the nose would be perfect with the tail all squared down from people just dragging it or whatever, but to turn it around as a cruiser works really well.  We would cut off the end of the nose so a semi squared off end that becomes the tail and shape the worn down old tail end into a rounded point or something would be perfect for cruiser setups and some of those guys even ended up skating them like that as their normal board.

Definitely a lot of repurposed normal boards can be turned into rad cruisers be it just the ends or the whole thing cut or shaped.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Art Greco on February 06, 2021, 05:42:31 AM
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Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 00
Street Plant City Pushers 62mm/78a
Bones Big Balls
1/16” Indy riser
1” Indy bolts
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P3Kzv3z/DA6-A8-DC6-B79-A-4425-9094-12-B410996253.jpg)
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Nice! How do the small Aces turn on that? I skate 33’s and 44’s but always wondered if that turn scales down to the smaller sizes well.
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I haven’t skated any other Ace’s so I can’t speak to the comparison, but I’ve got no complaints.  Quick and responsive.  The narrow track really gives this setup a rad 70’s vibe.  Lots of fun!
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Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.

Looking forward to the pics if you decide to do this!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on February 06, 2021, 05:47:04 AM
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Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.
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When we had a lot of used decks, often the nose would be perfect with the tail all squared down from people just dragging it or whatever, but to turn it around as a cruiser works really well.  We would cut off the end of the nose so a semi squared off end that becomes the tail and shape the worn down old tail end into a rounded point or something would be perfect for cruiser setups and some of those guys even ended up skating them like that as their normal board.

Definitely a lot of repurposed normal boards can be turned into rad cruisers be it just the ends or the whole thing cut or shaped.

Nice, makes sense! Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on February 06, 2021, 05:48:27 AM
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Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 00
Street Plant City Pushers 62mm/78a
Bones Big Balls
1/16” Indy riser
1” Indy bolts
(https://i.postimg.cc/7P3Kzv3z/DA6-A8-DC6-B79-A-4425-9094-12-B410996253.jpg)
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Nice! How do the small Aces turn on that? I skate 33’s and 44’s but always wondered if that turn scales down to the smaller sizes well.
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I haven’t skated any other Ace’s so I can’t speak to the comparison, but I’ve got no complaints.  Quick and responsive.  The narrow track really gives this setup a rad 70’s vibe.  Lots of fun!
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Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.
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Looking forward to the pics if you decide to do this!

For sure!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on February 06, 2021, 05:53:02 AM
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Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.
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When we had a lot of used decks, often the nose would be perfect with the tail all squared down from people just dragging it or whatever, but to turn it around as a cruiser works really well.  We would cut off the end of the nose so a semi squared off end that becomes the tail and shape the worn down old tail end into a rounded point or something would be perfect for cruiser setups and some of those guys even ended up skating them like that as their normal board.

Definitely a lot of repurposed normal boards can be turned into rad cruisers be it just the ends or the whole thing cut or shaped.
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Nice, makes sense! Thanks for the tip!

Here are a couple I did recently

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cLJv9FdyS/?igshid=1lquqabsuymea

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_tfj2Frur/?igshid=s6u3um8n4p7c

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CIRWolIU6/?igshid=rfq3ug1mrxtc
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on February 06, 2021, 06:11:40 AM
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Very cool, thanks! I’ve been thinking about cutting down some of my old decks to make tiny cruisers and grabbing some 00’s for them.
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When we had a lot of used decks, often the nose would be perfect with the tail all squared down from people just dragging it or whatever, but to turn it around as a cruiser works really well.  We would cut off the end of the nose so a semi squared off end that becomes the tail and shape the worn down old tail end into a rounded point or something would be perfect for cruiser setups and some of those guys even ended up skating them like that as their normal board.

Definitely a lot of repurposed normal boards can be turned into rad cruisers be it just the ends or the whole thing cut or shaped.
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Nice, makes sense! Thanks for the tip!
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Here are a couple I did recently

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cLJv9FdyS/?igshid=1lquqabsuymea

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_tfj2Frur/?igshid=s6u3um8n4p7c

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CIRWolIU6/?igshid=rfq3ug1mrxtc

Whoa, those turned out great! Cool how you showed some of the process too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 06, 2021, 04:50:30 PM
Yeah those things are amazing!

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: imuseless on February 07, 2021, 07:53:14 AM
Retired my old trucks to wait for spring.

(https://i.imgur.com/f7LXIF5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0CLl5wi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on February 07, 2021, 08:58:22 AM
Love how you did the grip around the hammock scene
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vicious cycle on March 16, 2021, 09:54:34 AM
(https://abload.de/img/img_20210316_174006hhjii.jpg)
Got two of these Real Donnelly 8.25 so I decided to make a cruiser out of one.
Film Trucks 5.5 Standards
Indy conical hard bushings
Oj super juice 55 mm
Old Bronson G3 bearings
Super fun setup..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Uncle Flea on March 16, 2021, 12:26:35 PM
The homie Jonesey gave me a stack of these black dips.
I gave two to others and I painted this one.

Gonna order some rails some risers and I'm thinking about these g slides. I'm just worried g slides will be dangerous in the bowl.
Definitely put my aces on it with the nice bearings.

I may order some sj? Ceramic bearings just to try them.
(https://i.ibb.co/W2NXyrL/PXL-20210316-192057716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W2NXyrL)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on March 16, 2021, 12:53:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lOLLn0Q.jpg)

Every time I set this up a cruiser, I love it so much that I try to run it as a regular board. I end up hating it, retire it, and then come back to it as a cruiser and repeat. Trying to break the cycle with this one.

Tired Sigar
Ace 44
56mm Keyframes
Krooked Risers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: formula420 on March 16, 2021, 02:07:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ck2ZE39.jpeg)


Sold my darkroom cruiser to a homie so I replaced it with this one.  Rides great.
Sculpture Sho Sugi Ban Deck 8.65
Mag Lites
56 clouds
reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fs1/2cab on March 16, 2021, 03:00:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ck2ZE39.jpeg)


Sold my darkroom cruiser to a homie so I replaced it with this one.  Rides great.
Sculpture Sho Sugi Ban Deck 8.65
Mag Lites
56 clouds
reds

That wood stain looks really sick.
Maybe it's the camera angle, but that back truck left wheel looks a bit funky anglewise.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: formula420 on March 16, 2021, 03:12:25 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/ck2ZE39.jpeg)


Sold my darkroom cruiser to a homie so I replaced it with this one.  Rides great.
Sculpture Sho Sugi Ban Deck 8.65
Mag Lites
56 clouds
reds
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That wood stain looks really sick.
Maybe it's the camera angle, but that back truck left wheel looks a bit funky anglewise.

Its not a stain. The wood is slightly charred. Improves strength and makes it a bit more water resistant.
And its just the camera angle.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JefCostello on March 16, 2021, 11:28:48 PM
Retired my old trucks to wait for spring.

(https://i.imgur.com/0CLl5wi.jpg)

Is there a trick to cut the grip tape like that? It looks so clean how you left a consistent line.

I just picked up a blue Polar surf deck. I think I’m going to put 149s on it. I originally planned 159s but the back measured much thinner than I expected, around 8.18. Going to use it as a cruiser/transition set-up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Hefe43 on March 16, 2021, 11:46:48 PM
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Retired my old trucks to wait for spring.

(https://i.imgur.com/0CLl5wi.jpg)
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Is there a trick to cut the grip tape like that? It looks so clean how you left a consistent line.

I just picked up a blue Polar surf deck. I think I’m going to put 149s on it. I originally planned 159s but the back measured much thinner than I expected, around 8.18. Going to use it as a cruiser/transition set-up.

Cut a sheet of grip with enough to cover the tail and then flip them so the straight sides are where you want them. Cut the janky side of after you’ve scored the grip with a file. Boom
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: imuseless on March 17, 2021, 10:50:19 AM
I just sand the shape of deck to grip, cut it with scissor little smaller and stick it on.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: imuseless on March 17, 2021, 11:33:41 AM
Here's my another cruiser

(https://i.imgur.com/PVRrSyI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SQGduDR.jpg)

Still waiting for spring!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on March 31, 2021, 03:46:18 AM
What trucks should I use for this?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 31, 2021, 04:24:36 AM
What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"

Depends what width wheels you are putting on it.

Big wide wheels could easily have 149s, Ace 44s, or even smaller trucks if you don't want to see wheels at all.  Especially if you had mini cubics or something similar, eg 40mm+ wide

Thinner wheels could have 159s with a bit of wheel showing at the back, eg up to 35mm wide.

Did you have some wheels in mind?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on March 31, 2021, 04:48:19 AM
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What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
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Depends what width wheels you are putting on it.

Big wide wheels could easily have 149s, Ace 44s, or even smaller trucks if you don't want to see wheels at all.  Especially if you had mini cubics or something similar, eg 40mm+ wide

Thinner wheels could have 159s with a bit of wheel showing at the back, eg up to 35mm wide.

Did you have some wheels in mind?

Haven’t decided wheels yet (open to suggestion). Probably big wide wheels. Skating to work on crusty streets. My cruisers are usually 60mm Ricta Cloud or OJ which definitely do the trick. Not tryna tre flip on this thing.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on March 31, 2021, 05:05:35 AM
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What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
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Depends what width wheels you are putting on it.

Big wide wheels could easily have 149s, Ace 44s, or even smaller trucks if you don't want to see wheels at all.  Especially if you had mini cubics or something similar, eg 40mm+ wide

Thinner wheels could have 159s with a bit of wheel showing at the back, eg up to 35mm wide.

Did you have some wheels in mind?
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Haven’t decided wheels yet (open to suggestion). Probably big wide wheels. Skating to work on crusty streets. My cruisers are usually 60mm Ricta Cloud or OJ which definitely do the trick. Not tryna tre flip on this thing.

Try Bones Rough Riders. I have them on my cruiser right now.

If you go with them you could use 144s on this deck. I have 139s on my 8.5 inch cruiser and I get slight hot rod. I still have scars on my hand from kicking out my back wheel at 15 mph. In the city that could be death.

Come to think of it that tail tapers, so for wide wheels I would start with 139s.

Good to hear you are working again.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: m477 on March 31, 2021, 08:50:52 AM
For the 8.75 surf if you’re going 60mm hot/super juice/ I’d go with ace 22. That would be just about perfectly flush in the back without the wheels sticking out and the front wouldn’t magic carpet too much (hot juice wheels are wiiide).If you go 55mm mini juice you could get away with an ace 33/44 or Indy 139/149 I think. Although I’m in the camp that prefers small trucks on cruisers, the sharp turns are phenomenal. Also it depends on the look you’re going for, imo 139 or bigger with 60mm hot juice looks too much like a monster truck or long board unless you have an 80’s style 10” deck. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Uncle Poseur on March 31, 2021, 04:48:28 PM
What trucks should I use for this?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on March 31, 2021, 04:53:24 PM
Misinformation like crazy, but here’s a set up with what looks like ace 55?


(https://i.ibb.co/7KW4DrJ/F43-B127-A-6333-4-A1-A-A22-E-8-FF17-C3-DF8-BF.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7KW4DrJ)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on March 31, 2021, 06:09:39 PM
Hmm much to think about. That setup looks pretty good
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Tomek on March 31, 2021, 07:30:47 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/02Df6NF/B5-C5-EAB2-D6-D1-46-D4-BA38-362376-F2-A76-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/02Df6NF)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Rubbrick on March 31, 2021, 09:02:43 PM
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(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55

I have this deck and recently switched it over as my cruiser /filmer board because the wb was too short for my liking, for regular skating. 159’s are perfect for it IMO, that’s what I have on it. You’ll get a little bit of wheel sticking out in the back, but it’s not much.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on March 31, 2021, 10:11:42 PM
Surf (the 8.75 one) is 8.5 front truck and 8.25 rear. I run 149 Indy, but the wheel wells are best suited for Ace 44s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on March 31, 2021, 11:35:33 PM
I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 01, 2021, 05:25:49 AM
I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?

This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on April 01, 2021, 06:18:55 AM
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I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?
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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.

Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on April 01, 2021, 06:47:17 AM
One more vote for Rough Riders.
They are not durable for power sliding or tricks where you slam into stuff (ie:slappies), but just for straight cruising there is nothing faster or grippier.

That’s why Blender uses them on his Heated Wheel set-ups.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Boog on April 01, 2021, 06:58:50 AM
 :P
(https://abload.de/img/img_20210316_174006hhjii.jpg)
Got two of these Real Donnelly 8.25 so I decided to make a cruiser out of one.
Film Trucks 5.5 Standards
Indy conical hard bushings
Oj super juice 55 mm
Old Bronson G3 bearings
Super fun setup..
I have one of these in my stack. Can't wait to skate it. The dementions and shape are perfect for me. I also got some orange conical fulls to go with it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 01, 2021, 07:22:15 AM
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I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?
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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.
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Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm

This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.

(https://i.imgur.com/rHFjhdv.mp4)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 01, 2021, 07:58:03 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/02Df6NF/B5-C5-EAB2-D6-D1-46-D4-BA38-362376-F2-A76-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/02Df6NF)

@Tomek looks perfect, what are the dimensions?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on April 01, 2021, 03:48:46 PM
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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.
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Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm
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This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.

(https://i.imgur.com/rHFjhdv.mp4)

This is a good endorsement. What size are those?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 01, 2021, 04:25:33 PM
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I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?
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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.
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Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm
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This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.

(https://i.imgur.com/rHFjhdv.mp4)
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This is a good endorsement. What size are those?

59mm. That was my only attempt just to see if they could and it wasn’t that hard. They have a shit ton of rebound. They are like Formula 4s of the crusier wheel world.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pappy Jones on April 02, 2021, 12:05:01 AM
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What trucks should I use for this?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55
Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on April 02, 2021, 07:15:13 AM
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What trucks should I use for this?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55
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Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)

 Lookin good.

What wheels are those?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Schinken on April 02, 2021, 10:34:07 AM
I know I'm going to get hate for this but here it goes:

Powell Peralta Sidewinder
Indy169
Wheels...i better keep to myself :-X
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mulldrifter on April 02, 2021, 11:05:28 AM
i'm convinced this green surf is bigger than 8.75. it's a new model it's over 9 at the front.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 02, 2021, 11:29:11 AM
I know I'm going to get hate for this but here it goes:

Powell Peralta Sidewinder
Indy169
Wheels...i better keep to myself :-X

If you can’t let your freak flag fly in the cruiser setup section then I don’t know what SLAP is coming to...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jay_nev on April 02, 2021, 12:03:58 PM
i'm convinced this green surf is bigger than 8.75. it's a new model it's over 9 at the front.
give us the rest for the dimensions. Take it to the polar shape thread, where someone else listed out the larger 9” surf
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on April 02, 2021, 03:35:57 PM
I’ve got the Surf Jr in hand now.
8.4” back truck
8.75” front truck
9” at the center
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: YungJugg on April 02, 2021, 03:49:26 PM
Are you measuring the top or the graphic side? None of my surfs go over 8.75.

Excuse the carpet, the pups shedding season is in full effect.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: VHS ERA on April 02, 2021, 04:11:43 PM
I’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Barbados Slim on April 02, 2021, 05:28:34 PM
Been running this as my cruiser for a while, lots of fun.
Polar P9
Ace 44
Modus 1/8 Risers
OJ Mini Super Juice

(https://i.imgur.com/PJkjtLV.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 02, 2021, 11:35:49 PM
Are you measuring the top or the graphic side? None of my surfs go over 8.75.

Excuse the carpet, the pups shedding season is in full effect.

(https://i.imgur.com/akNOJqW.jpg)
Back pretty much right on 8 1/4”

(https://i.imgur.com/rYGmZGn.jpg)
Front right around 8 9/16”

(https://i.imgur.com/BqLtBHQ.jpg)
Widest point right on 8 3/4”
Post a pup.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: finknoos on April 04, 2021, 05:11:18 AM
I had an old deck, trucks etc lying around so I decided to buy the biggest softest wheels I could find, slap them all together and make a cruiser and this is what I ended up with.

Organika 8.1
Thunder 147
Bones soft bushings
Big ass risers
Enjoi wheels, 62mm 83a

(https://i.imgur.com/NS5scfT.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pappy Jones on April 04, 2021, 11:16:26 PM
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What trucks should I use for this?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55
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Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)
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 Lookin good.

What wheels are those?
They’re Bones. Can’t remember which wheel exactly, got them for free from a friend who skates for them but they’re actually really great. I’ve been riding them with the cruiser/filming setup for several months now. It felt funny setting up this board with them but I’m hyped!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on April 05, 2021, 03:51:37 PM
^They look like maybe G Slides? If so, that's an underrated cruiser wheel.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Pappy Jones on April 05, 2021, 04:31:59 PM
^They look like maybe G Slides? If so, that's an underrated cruiser wheel.
I checked and they actually are G-Slides. Super good indeed
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ldmch11 on April 05, 2021, 05:38:11 PM
I’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.
the lime green one is the new, slightly bigger surf shape. polar fucked up listing it as the Jr surf.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: leanhead on April 09, 2021, 04:21:29 PM
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I’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.
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the lime green one is the new, slightly bigger surf shape. polar fucked up listing it as the Jr surf.

confirmed, i went to my shop and compared the two. green one is the 9inch
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zahed on April 11, 2021, 04:47:44 AM
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What trucks should I use for this?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1797/5093/products/SS-FREEDOM-LIME-SURF-Jr.-WW_800x800.jpg?v=1616625003)
SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"
[close]
On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55
[close]
Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)
[close]

 Lookin good.

What wheels are those?

Just bought this deck yesterday from labor and was thinking Indy 149s with 60mm OJs

Think that will work?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gene_Harrogate on April 23, 2021, 06:49:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ohvGKP1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dNVjgqY.jpg)
Theories Special Delivery shape
9" x 31.25" 14.25WB
Indy 149 Stage 11
Ricta Cloud 56mm 92du
Bones Big Balls
Dialtone Hardware/Lucky 1/8" risers
Jessup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GauchoAmigo on April 23, 2021, 07:04:45 PM
That grip is SICK. Or homemade stencil job?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gene_Harrogate on April 23, 2021, 07:11:34 PM
That grip is SICK. Or homemade stencil job?
Thanks! Homemade stencil, trying to stick with The Shining theme.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: culdesac on April 23, 2021, 07:13:41 PM
Just bought this deck yesterday from labor and was thinking Indy 149s with 60mm OJs

Think that will work?

Fits perfectly. Here it is with 60mm Ricta Clouds

(https://i.imgur.com/A8OV7aq.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: dancing on April 23, 2021, 07:54:21 PM
Here's what it looks like with ace 55 af1 for reference, wheels are spitfire 56mm f4 conical full

(https://i.ibb.co/q7YQj54/IMG-4801.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q7YQj54)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on April 26, 2021, 04:16:21 PM
Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  ;D )(https://i.ibb.co/6Ngp87q/36-AFE565-C23-A-49-B8-96-FE-FE9-F7-A866-C31.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3z6Pbxf/8121-EB89-C821-4-C54-8-ECF-A3-EB603-B9856.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y0GVgxt/2020-DCD2-3-B57-4-F39-A807-F2-A2-F37-A628-C.jpg)

Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: leanhead on April 26, 2021, 04:38:59 PM
Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  ;D )(https://i.ibb.co/6Ngp87q/36-AFE565-C23-A-49-B8-96-FE-FE9-F7-A866-C31.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3z6Pbxf/8121-EB89-C821-4-C54-8-ECF-A3-EB603-B9856.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y0GVgxt/2020-DCD2-3-B57-4-F39-A807-F2-A2-F37-A628-C.jpg)

Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!

im jealous of that grip job. my dumbass couldnt even get two straight lines to get the polar graphic cut out lmao
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 26, 2021, 04:52:56 PM
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Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  ;D )(https://i.ibb.co/6Ngp87q/36-AFE565-C23-A-49-B8-96-FE-FE9-F7-A866-C31.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3z6Pbxf/8121-EB89-C821-4-C54-8-ECF-A3-EB603-B9856.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y0GVgxt/2020-DCD2-3-B57-4-F39-A807-F2-A2-F37-A628-C.jpg)

Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!
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im jealous of that grip job. my dumbass couldnt even get two straight lines to get the polar graphic cut out lmao

I consider this deck a ‘Street Masher’. You can use it as a cruiser but it is much more versatile. It’s basically an old skool set-up with soft wheels. You should get a pair of Spitfire 97a conical full 56mm or 58mm for a true old skool set-up with modern components. This should also be in big boys with 9 inchers or whatever we call that thread...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Uncle Poseur on April 26, 2021, 05:05:58 PM
I had an old deck, trucks etc lying around so I decided to buy the biggest softest wheels I could find, slap them all together and make a cruiser and this is what I ended up with.

Organika 8.1
Thunder 147
Bones soft bushings
Big ass risers
Enjoi wheels, 62mm 83a

(https://i.imgur.com/NS5scfT.jpg)

That thing looks fun as shit, not gonna lie!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on April 26, 2021, 09:42:36 PM
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Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  ;D )(https://i.ibb.co/6Ngp87q/36-AFE565-C23-A-49-B8-96-FE-FE9-F7-A866-C31.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3z6Pbxf/8121-EB89-C821-4-C54-8-ECF-A3-EB603-B9856.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y0GVgxt/2020-DCD2-3-B57-4-F39-A807-F2-A2-F37-A628-C.jpg)

Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!
[close]

im jealous of that grip job. my dumbass couldnt even get two straight lines to get the polar graphic cut out lmao
[close]

I consider this deck a ‘Street Masher’. You can use it as a cruiser but it is much more versatile. It’s basically an old skool set-up with soft wheels. You should get a pair of Spitfire 97a conical full 56mm or 58mm for a true old skool set-up with modern components. This should also be in big boys with 9 inchers or whatever we call that thread...

Oh, sorry! Noob hour here  ;D I surely got it more as a cruiser than a ATV skateboard because the streets in Germany suck to roll in hard wheels... altho I do see the potential you’re talking about. I’ll post it on the other thread then.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ManimalChin on April 26, 2021, 10:27:01 PM
A lot of these look like my every day boards lol

Current cruiser

77 Alva Twilight
59mm Alva Conicals 88a
Tracker MidTracks

(https://i.ibb.co/vQv8gMh/Screenshot-20210426-221842-Gallery.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ws0R7dB/Screenshot-20210426-221903-Gallery.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 27, 2021, 06:28:43 AM
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Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  ;D )(https://i.ibb.co/6Ngp87q/36-AFE565-C23-A-49-B8-96-FE-FE9-F7-A866-C31.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3z6Pbxf/8121-EB89-C821-4-C54-8-ECF-A3-EB603-B9856.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y0GVgxt/2020-DCD2-3-B57-4-F39-A807-F2-A2-F37-A628-C.jpg)

Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!
[close]

im jealous of that grip job. my dumbass couldnt even get two straight lines to get the polar graphic cut out lmao
[close]

I consider this deck a ‘Street Masher’. You can use it as a cruiser but it is much more versatile. It’s basically an old skool set-up with soft wheels. You should get a pair of Spitfire 97a conical full 56mm or 58mm for a true old skool set-up with modern components. This should also be in big boys with 9 inchers or whatever we call that thread...
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Oh, sorry! Noob hour here  ;D I surely got it more as a cruiser than a ATV skateboard because the streets in Germany suck to roll in hard wheels... altho I do see the potential you’re talking about. I’ll post it on the other thread then.

I like your setup a lot and if my post came of as a lecture that was not what I meant. It’s a great cruiser but I just wanted you to show people in 9+ who may not look at this thread.

If you put slime balls 95a 60mm on this you would basically have the skateboard I started with, which is why I suggested the modern day equivalent.

Imagine power sliding down a hill with this. The width would allow you to really control your slide. I have a Dane 1 and I have just been trading out the wheels from Bones Rough Riders to Spitfire F4s depending how I want to skate. You are gonna realize that besides flip tricks this deck can do it all...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AFTRHRS on April 27, 2021, 05:23:14 PM
9" Madness impact deck
F4 97 Conical Full (warranty replacement from new defective 54 80HD pos chargers)
Stage 11 Hollow 159s
Bronson
Mob M80

(https://i.ibb.co/c80Sbwy/20210427-201019.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c80Sbwy)
Impulse bought the deck while getting some griptape and here we are.

The Doh Doh yellows I just got are fucking terrible, trying to find Bones mediums locally before just ordering online

 (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on April 27, 2021, 06:07:17 PM
9" Madness impact deck
F4 97 Conical Full (warranty replacement from new defective 54 80HD pos chargers)
Stage 11 Hollow 159s
Bronson
Mob M80

(https://i.ibb.co/c80Sbwy/20210427-201019.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c80Sbwy)
Impulse bought the deck while getting some griptape and here we are.

The Doh Doh yellows I just got are fucking terrible, trying to find Bones mediums locally before just ordering online
 (https://imgbb.com/)

On the left hand side there is a picture of Mona Lisa.

Click on it and then paste your image inside the brackets

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cd/5d/7a/cd5d7a392691262c6ca0f904c54ec9bf.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Skrotum on April 27, 2021, 06:53:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ohvGKP1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dNVjgqY.jpg)
Theories Special Delivery shape
9" x 31.25" 14.25WB
Indy 149 Stage 11
Ricta Cloud 56mm 92du
Bones Big Balls
Dialtone Hardware/Lucky 1/8" risers
Jessup

Such a fun shape a lil small but whips around so nice for flips
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on April 28, 2021, 12:08:09 AM
It's been said before but it's worth repeating. Bones is blowing it by not having a conical full shape wheel in the G-Slide formula. Just letting NHS drink their milkshake with those Keyframes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gene_Harrogate on April 28, 2021, 06:14:31 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/ohvGKP1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dNVjgqY.jpg)
Theories Special Delivery shape
9" x 31.25" 14.25WB
Indy 149 Stage 11
Ricta Cloud 56mm 92du
Bones Big Balls
Dialtone Hardware/Lucky 1/8" risers
Jessup
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Such a fun shape a lil small but whips around so nice for flips

Yeah, I was bummed Theories didn't have any in the recent spring run, I wanted to grab another for when this one is beat.  Hopefully in the summer drop.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on April 28, 2021, 06:10:05 PM
A lot of these look like my every day boards lol

Current cruiser

77 Alva Twilight
59mm Alva Conicals 88a
Tracker MidTracks

(https://i.ibb.co/vQv8gMh/Screenshot-20210426-221842-Gallery.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ws0R7dB/Screenshot-20210426-221903-Gallery.jpg)

Super sick!

Been wanting to throw together an Alva 77 too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Onevia on May 08, 2021, 10:52:15 AM
Figured this might be the best place to ask... Can you run OJ Super Mini Juice wheels flipped? Just put some on and they hot rod in the rear a touch and sit flush when flipped. I've never ran offset wheels, so I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NYRAD on May 09, 2021, 01:07:27 AM
Hey All would love some input on my Cruiser setup got it fro. A local Board maker here that imports Canadian maple and presses them here in Cape Town South Africa

Debating what Truck size to go with , either indy 139 , 149 or Maybe 144s

The back is exactly 8" back Truck and the front trucks 9" and WB of 14.5" length of 31.5"


(https://i.ibb.co/vYyZgSv/received-484510806325131.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vYyZgSv)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on May 09, 2021, 08:00:09 AM
Hey All would love some input on my Cruiser setup got it fro. A local Board maker here that imports Canadian maple and presses them here in Cape Town South Africa

Debating what Truck size to go with , either indy 139 , 149 or Maybe 144s

The back is exactly 8" back Truck and the front trucks 9" and WB of 14.5" length of 31.5"


(https://i.ibb.co/vYyZgSv/received-484510806325131.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vYyZgSv)

149’s sound like the most balanced for that. It’s a 8.5inch axle, so right in the middle.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NYRAD on May 09, 2021, 10:31:57 AM
Thanks Guys , pulled some Royals 5.5s 8.5" from my stock as they dont sell as fast as indys and keen to see how they feel as wont be doing any tricks on this setup, got my Girl 8.25" and tensors for That
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: saltusnaut on May 10, 2021, 12:30:38 AM
Figured this might be the best place to ask... Can you run OJ Super Mini Juice wheels flipped? Just put some on and they hot rod in the rear a touch and sit flush when flipped. I've never ran offset wheels, so I'm not sure.

Thanks to your question I flipped my mini super juices. I like them better now. Before I flipped them they felt kind of grabby when turning.. Like they wanted too do a tighter turn than I wanted.
Now I'm just scared they will grab on coping and curbs.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Onevia on May 10, 2021, 02:03:01 PM
Yes, easily.

If they feel weird or anything, you can always put them back on the other way too.
Awesome, thanks man.

Thanks to your question I flipped my mini super juices. I like them better now. Before I flipped them they felt kind of grabby when turning.. Like they wanted too do a tighter turn than I wanted.
Now I'm just scared they will grab on coping and curbs.
Ya, they do feel slightly better flipped with my 169's. I'm surprised OJ hasn't thought about taking the less concave side and turning it into a symmetrical wheel (effectively being a slightly wider Keyframe in 78a).
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: drinny on May 10, 2021, 03:08:36 PM
I flip my Keyframes like this... shallower edge out feels more precise, rolls straight off curbs fine no hanging up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: NYRAD on May 11, 2021, 08:55:34 AM
Hey all so the Setup is almost done &#38;#129304; just need my wheels but will be Andale Abec 7 bearings i had spare, Royal trucks 8.5" axle
riser pads , Mob Grip , local pressed board just waiting for my Keyframes to arrive now lol
(https://i.ibb.co/swQFJ4D/IMG-20210510-WA0054.jpg) (https://ibb.co/swQFJ4D)

(https://i.ibb.co/0B4djhX/20210510-213050.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0B4djhX)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GGK42069 on July 06, 2021, 09:04:36 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/W2KkbKp/IMG-0186.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W2KkbKp)


been having a lot of fun on this one

santa cruz ron whaley deck 8.75
indy 159 hollows
shitty diamond supply 1/8 risers
indy hardware
acid chemical co. "funner formula" classic shape, 56mm, 86a
generic black grip
and huh bearings (san diego homies probably know whats up already but huh hardware/bearings are awesome! out performed my last set of reds for sure)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bombsaway86 on August 01, 2021, 12:29:44 PM
(https://imgur.com/PZqO1vO.jpg)

Set this one up for my wife a few years ago, but she rarely rides it. Now that bars are open again I've been riding it a lot. This thing is so fun and the wheels will crush anything in their path.

AH Cardiel 9.18 football deck
Independent 149s
Slimeball 60mm 78a
Reds
1/4" riser

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on August 05, 2021, 05:57:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/KzE0gAP.jpg)

NOS MPI Jimbo Phillips (6" x 23", 11.125" WB, solid mahogany)
Indy 109s
OJ 60mm Super Juice
Reds, 1&1/4" Panhead bolts

I didn't grip it but I think I might have to put at least a few spots on. Super fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Shufflessss on August 05, 2021, 08:53:21 AM
I'm sure someone on this thread knows where I can get one. I'm looking for a flexible Heated Wheel style polarizer board. Any leads? Either a complete or just the deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 05, 2021, 09:28:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/KzE0gAP.jpg)

NOS MPI Jimbo Phillips (6" x 23", 11.125" WB, solid mahogany)
Indy 109s
OJ 60mm Super Juice
Reds, 1&1/4" Panhead bolts

I didn't grip it but I think I might have to put at least a few spots on. Super fun.

That's proper.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on August 05, 2021, 09:53:58 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/KzE0gAP.jpg)

NOS MPI Jimbo Phillips (6" x 23", 11.125" WB, solid mahogany)
Indy 109s
OJ 60mm Super Juice
Reds, 1&1/4" Panhead bolts

I didn't grip it but I think I might have to put at least a few spots on. Super fun.
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That's proper.

Thanks, and thanks for the 109s. Amazing turn.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 05, 2021, 10:01:18 AM
I'm sure someone on this thread knows where I can get one. I'm looking for a flexible Heated Wheel style polarizer board. Any leads? Either a complete or just the deck.

@Shufflessss
Kind of cheating to get a ready made complete Polarizer, as I assumed half the fun was sourcing the components and tweaking them yourself but here you go. NB approved.

https://socalskateshop.com/G-And-S-Skateboards-Modified-60s-Surf-Skate-Complete-Green-6x25.html (https://socalskateshop.com/G-And-S-Skateboards-Modified-60s-Surf-Skate-Complete-Green-6x25.html)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Plan9Customs on August 05, 2021, 07:00:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KzE0gAP.jpg)

NOS MPI Jimbo Phillips (6" x 23", 11.125" WB, solid mahogany)
Indy 109s
OJ 60mm Super Juice
Reds, 1&1/4" Panhead bolts

I didn't grip it but I think I might have to put at least a few spots on. Super fun.

Rad! Your name isn’t Jesse is it?
My rain board/dog walker:
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4jKBFMv/IMG-8393.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBqz28qR)
Cheap ass penny board trucks with a mix of Bones/Indys, Cadillac 56/78s, old Spitfire cheap shots, some random 1.25” hardware.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on August 05, 2021, 07:33:37 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/KzE0gAP.jpg)

NOS MPI Jimbo Phillips (6" x 23", 11.125" WB, solid mahogany)
Indy 109s
OJ 60mm Super Juice
Reds, 1&1/4" Panhead bolts

I didn't grip it but I think I might have to put at least a few spots on. Super fun.
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Rad! Your name isn’t Jesse is it?
My rain board/dog walker:
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4jKBFMv/IMG-8393.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBqz28qR)
Cheap ass penny board trucks with a mix of Bones/Indys, Cadillac 56/78s, old Spitfire cheap shots, some random 1.25” hardware.

Not Jesse. Your setup looks rad! I just put a little grip on it earlier this evening and it made it way more fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DaleSr on August 05, 2021, 09:30:24 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/pjCvRMy/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MkqDGt6)

(https://i.ibb.co/9pTT0Ks/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXppW64)

Z-FLEX cruiser, i forget what it's called. They made a bunch of them like seven years ago

Unknown 70's fiberglass cruiser. Bought it on offerup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Shufflessss on August 06, 2021, 07:49:05 AM
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I'm sure someone on this thread knows where I can get one. I'm looking for a flexible Heated Wheel style polarizer board. Any leads? Either a complete or just the deck.
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@Shufflessss
Kind of cheating to get a ready made complete Polarizer, as I assumed half the fun was sourcing the components and tweaking them yourself but here you go. NB approved.

https://socalskateshop.com/G-And-S-Skateboards-Modified-60s-Surf-Skate-Complete-Green-6x25.html (https://socalskateshop.com/G-And-S-Skateboards-Modified-60s-Surf-Skate-Complete-Green-6x25.html)

Thanks! I initially was just looking for the deck but that search was coming up dry.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Landmine on August 06, 2021, 04:04:04 PM
I have a small problem buying AH Eagle decks.  This 9.5" Green Giant is bigger (and heavier!) than anything I've skated since the 80s so it seemed like a better cruiser.  Slapped on some 60mm 90a Rat-Bones and it just monster trucks over everything. 

(https://i.imgur.com/URTr39N.jpg)

Still heavy as fuck tho

edit: apparently I've cranked the fuck down on those AF1s, but I swear they're still pretty loose feeling, at least for my fat ass :(
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: iw0 on August 06, 2021, 09:59:38 PM
I have a small problem buying AH Eagle decks.  This 9.5" Green Giant is bigger (and heavier!) than anything I've skated since the 80s so it seemed like a better cruiser.  Slapped on some 60mm 90a Rat-Bones and it just monster trucks over everything. 

(https://i.imgur.com/URTr39N.jpg)

Still heavy as fuck tho

edit: apparently I've cranked the fuck down on those AF1s, but I swear they're still pretty loose feeling, at least for my fat ass :(

might be a weird q - but are those bones bushings and if so did you find you had to crank down that much for the stock ones?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Landmine on August 07, 2021, 09:49:47 AM
might be a weird q - but are those bones bushings and if so did you find you had to crank down that much for the stock ones?

Yeah, Bones bushings.  The stock bushings were a bit too spongy feeling for me, and the Bones were nice, but cranking down that much really started to bother me.  I ended up putting the Ace bottom bushing back in (leaving the Bones top bushing in) and that required much less compression, but feels nice for me and the hanger is level with the baseplate again.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: iw0 on August 07, 2021, 10:23:17 PM
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might be a weird q - but are those bones bushings and if so did you find you had to crank down that much for the stock ones?
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Yeah, Bones bushings.  The stock bushings were a bit too spongy feeling for me, and the Bones were nice, but cranking down that much really started to bother me.  I ended up putting the Ace bottom bushing back in (leaving the Bones top bushing in) and that required much less compression, but feels nice for me and the hanger is level with the baseplate again.

interesting! thanks for the answer
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hiljentaa on August 14, 2021, 12:55:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SQWsarl.jpg)

Old Grey Eagle
8.25 Maglights
56mm 78a Clouds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Kevve on August 15, 2021, 07:28:19 AM
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might be a weird q - but are those bones bushings and if so did you find you had to crank down that much for the stock ones?
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Yeah, Bones bushings.  The stock bushings were a bit too spongy feeling for me, and the Bones were nice, but cranking down that much really started to bother me.  I ended up putting the Ace bottom bushing back in (leaving the Bones top bushing in) and that required much less compression, but feels nice for me and the hanger is level with the baseplate again.

Try putting the top washer in again
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: truthislie on August 17, 2021, 11:43:38 AM
My birthday is coming up and I thought about finally treating myself to a nice cruiser. I´d like to ollie up curbs and maybe take it to the skatepark to fuck around. So I have some questions:

Would it make more sense to get OJ super juices or keyframes?

Should I get a wider or skinnier shape then what I usually ride?

I have been riding 8 inch boards for about 15 years now and usually do a lot of flipping/flatground which I won´t really do on the cruiser.

Thanks for your input :)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TastyBurrito on August 17, 2021, 12:09:38 PM
My birthday is coming up and I thought about finally treating myself to a nice cruiser. I´d like to ollie up curbs and maybe take it to the skatepark to fuck around. So I have some questions:

Would it make more sense to get OJ super juices or keyframes?

Should I get a wider or skinnier shape then what I usually ride?

I have been riding 8 inch boards for about 15 years now and usually do a lot of flipping/flatground which I won´t really do on the cruiser.

Thanks for your input :)

Let me start by saying what might be right for me, might not be right for you. Ultimately, it's what feels right to you.

But for my cruiser, I wanted something wide and stable. It wasn't about getting there fast, but rather getting there comfortably. I have a fish shaped old school deck (Natas blind bag re-issue) that I love. I have my cruiser on keyframes as I can get the snap I want when ollieing up a curb and/or over crust when getting to the store/bar, and the keyframes aren't too soft where I bounce off a curb when going for a slappy or two.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GGK42069 on August 17, 2021, 06:47:56 PM

Would it make more sense to get OJ super juices or keyframes?


haven't tried the keyframes, was planning on trying some but ultimately ended up trying some acid "funner formulas" as both they and the keyframes are 86a, they have a very similar shape and i wanted to try a smaller company. really enjoying 86a for the balance between a smooth ride and functionality of a street wheel. i can definitely ollie, hit some flip tricks, powerslide, and slappys are very fun on them. not sure if i could get the same performance out of superjuices
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Robby on August 17, 2021, 08:27:47 PM
Klein 9.5 dream girl deck
Indy 169s
OJ Super Juice
Red Bones

I kinda wanna get keyframes or ricta clouds for it, but all of the roads and sidewalks around me are pretty shitty so it’s hard to give these up.

(https://i.imgur.com/ogWVZVm.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on August 17, 2021, 08:47:26 PM
Klein 9.5 dream girl deck
Indy 169s
OJ Super Juice
Red Bones

I kinda wanna get keyframes or ricta clouds for it, but all of the roads and sidewalks around me are pretty shitty so it’s hard to give these up.

(https://i.imgur.com/ogWVZVm.jpg)

beautiful setup..i've never ridden superjuice, but for really crusty roads that's the way to go since superjuice has a wider surface. only had ricta clouds 78a & 92a. satori has some wide soft wheels also but havent tried those.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 31, 2021, 06:24:50 PM
Been awhile since I've had a cruiser I feel excited about. I had a little mini cruiser set up but I realized I still like to be able to ollie and do some tricks when out 'cruising.'

Anyway, wheel wells were key for this one. Shin Surf shape (Jnr I believe), Ace Classic 44s, Boserio OJ mini juice and Big Ballz 6ball bearings. Stoked to go no risers for once. Scraps of Jessup and some recycled Nike rubber/ Jessup crap (not recommended for gripping a full board with)

(https://i.imgur.com/IzNGOFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on September 01, 2021, 11:46:35 AM
Just coming back to say, I need risers after all. 200lbs + soft wheels + loose trucks... Fine for cruising, not fine for sloppy landings...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cuban_Lynx on September 16, 2021, 06:15:46 PM
Just set up this 9.6” Powell flight board with some Ace 77’s, Swiss, and some Powell 63mm clear cruiser wheels. This thing is fun as fuck. Just plowing over cracks/pebbles like nothing.

(https://i.imgur.com/KnqIQ21.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MaXX_I-D on September 16, 2021, 06:31:11 PM
Just set up this 9.6” Powell flight board with some Ace 77’s, Swiss, and some Powell 63mm clear cruiser wheels. This thing is fun as fuck. Just plowing over cracks/pebbles like nothing.

(https://i.imgur.com/KnqIQ21.jpg)
^Gangster.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on October 05, 2021, 11:37:13 PM
Have been wanting to set up a cruiser for a while and finally got the chance. I fucking love this deck and have been skating it as a daily driver for the past few sessions. Its definitely so fun to skate this and I find that the different shape has made it easier to learn a few new tricks. I f definitely feel that these wheels are fucking awesome to do regular skating in yet feel so smooth to cruise around, whoever made this wheel at OJ should be getting a Nobel prize.
GrimpleStix Gerwer 9.1
Thunder 161s
Shake Junt 1/8 risers
Oj Keyframes 56mm
Spitfire Cheapshots
Shortys Hardware
Mob

(https://i.ibb.co/4STB0nk/IMG-20210929-121131754.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xgJGJZq/IMG-20210929-121145223.jpg)

My friend did a bunch of work on my van and was gonna do it for free so I told him I'd fix his ride up too, he skated a bit when he was younger and has been wanting to get back in to it mainly to cruise around. He was rocking a board he bought for 40 bucks on Facebook marketplace so I went ahead and got him a cruiser.

Roger 9 Inch
Indy 169s
OJ Keyframes 58mm (you already know I was gonna hook him up with the best wheels out there)
Bones Reds
1/4 Risers (dont know the brand)
Shortys Hardware
Mob

(https://i.ibb.co/C7v01cD/IMG-20210930-003626630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HzYgFS3)
(https://i.ibb.co/XV6bxX1/IMG-20210930-003619674.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V3btYVR)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: augustmoon on October 16, 2021, 08:49:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)

Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: nevrwasben on October 16, 2021, 09:22:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)

Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD
That looks pretty fuckin sick actually, &#128077;
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on October 17, 2021, 07:43:04 AM
Have been wanting to set up a cruiser for a while and finally got the chance. I fucking love this deck and have been skating it as a daily driver for the past few sessions. Its definitely so fun to skate this and I find that the different shape has made it easier to learn a few new tricks. I f definitely feel that these wheels are fucking awesome to do regular skating in yet feel so smooth to cruise around, whoever made this wheel at OJ should be getting a Nobel prize.
GrimpleStix Gerwer 9.1
Thunder 161s
Shake Junt 1/8 risers
Oj Keyframes 56mm
Spitfire Cheapshots
Shortys Hardware
Mob

(https://i.ibb.co/4STB0nk/IMG-20210929-121131754.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xgJGJZq/IMG-20210929-121145223.jpg)

My friend did a bunch of work on my van and was gonna do it for free so I told him I'd fix his ride up too, he skated a bit when he was younger and has been wanting to get back in to it mainly to cruise around. He was rocking a board he bought for 40 bucks on Facebook marketplace so I went ahead and got him a cruiser.

Roger 9 Inch
Indy 169s
OJ Keyframes 58mm (you already know I was gonna hook him up with the best wheels out there)
Bones Reds
1/4 Risers (dont know the brand)
Shortys Hardware
Mob

(https://i.ibb.co/C7v01cD/IMG-20210930-003626630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HzYgFS3)
(https://i.ibb.co/XV6bxX1/IMG-20210930-003619674.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V3btYVR)

keyframes rules !! and also ricta clouds !!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on October 17, 2021, 08:22:25 AM
2 current cruisers:
(https://i.imgur.com/RtcBFTm.jpg)
Love it, but I’ve gotta say, fuck these OJ’s. I definitely do more than just cruise with this set up, but damn these wheels are just crumbling.
(https://i.imgur.com/Loana1L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iwbp6fS.jpg)

Breaking in my first set of Ace on this other set up, love the shape of the 917.
(https://i.imgur.com/eFCAPUp.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Kevve on October 17, 2021, 09:16:50 AM
2 current cruisers:
(https://i.imgur.com/RtcBFTm.jpg)
Love it, but I’ve gotta say, fuck these OJ’s. I definitely do more than just cruise with this set up, but damn these wheels are just crumbling.
(https://i.imgur.com/Loana1L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iwbp6fS.jpg)

Breaking in my first set of Ace on this other set up, love the shape of the 917.
(https://i.imgur.com/eFCAPUp.jpg)

Damn those wheels have been eaten up, is it the mini juices 55mm?

Been looking for a new cruise wheel for some time but there seems to be so many good options now days.

Is there any wheel more versatile than the OJ Keyframes? Looks like a nice do it all shape.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on October 17, 2021, 04:46:38 PM
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2 current cruisers:
(https://i.imgur.com/RtcBFTm.jpg)
Love it, but I’ve gotta say, fuck these OJ’s. I definitely do more than just cruise with this set up, but damn these wheels are just crumbling.
(https://i.imgur.com/Loana1L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iwbp6fS.jpg)

Breaking in my first set of Ace on this other set up, love the shape of the 917.
(https://i.imgur.com/eFCAPUp.jpg)
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Damn those wheels have been eaten up, is it the mini juices 55mm?

Been looking for a new cruise wheel for some time but there seems to be so many good options now days.

Is there any wheel more versatile than the OJ Keyframes? Looks like a nice do it all shape.

kinda look like the OJ III hot juice..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on October 18, 2021, 09:00:11 AM
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2 current cruisers:
(https://i.imgur.com/RtcBFTm.jpg)
Love it, but I’ve gotta say, fuck these OJ’s. I definitely do more than just cruise with this set up, but damn these wheels are just crumbling.
(https://i.imgur.com/Loana1L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iwbp6fS.jpg)

Breaking in my first set of Ace on this other set up, love the shape of the 917.
(https://i.imgur.com/eFCAPUp.jpg)
[close]

Damn those wheels have been eaten up, is it the mini juices 55mm?

Been looking for a new cruise wheel for some time but there seems to be so many good options now days.

Is there any wheel more versatile than the OJ Keyframes? Looks like a nice do it all shape.
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kinda look like the OJ III hot juice..
Yeah, they’re the OJ III. I’ve actually never ridden the keyframes tho I’ve been meaning to.
The other wheels are from a small brand called ACID. They aren’t too bad except they’re really white ha.
I really love how the spitfire cruisers ride, but they’re such shit quality. I’ve broken like 3 pair and that shouldn’t happen with wheels… One pair I completely tore open. I’ll see if I’ve still got a photo…
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GGK42069 on October 18, 2021, 10:17:41 AM
^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframes
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on October 18, 2021, 12:06:32 PM
^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframes
I’ve definitely been liking them.
Here are the pics from my last set of spitfires…
(https://i.imgur.com/oUtp6FA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5rUyNwe.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 18, 2021, 05:33:35 PM
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^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframes
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I’ve definitely been liking them.
Here are the pics from my last set of spitfires…


They are DONE!

What graphic was that - the Neckface one?

I just don't recall seeing that graphic on Spitfire 80HDs.

The other thing is they are really good with warranty issues, but of all the soft wheels on the market, I think the 80HD just felt weird to skate.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: El Chupacabra on October 19, 2021, 07:21:30 AM
Been putting around on this. Fun.

Uma
AF1 66s
Ricta cruisers (I know only white cruiser wheel the shop had)
Swiss

(https://i.imgur.com/sCng5sH.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on October 19, 2021, 08:54:52 AM
Soft spitfire wheels are just garbage

Soft D's (92 or 95) were the worst wheels I've ever skated and the 80HD i've seen countless photos of them ripped apart at the core

I love ACID wheels, I have the skaterade and pods on two of my cruiser setups. They're grippy and a great shape with the slightest slide available if you really push them
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on November 17, 2021, 07:03:17 AM
Love this thread. Any recommends for a deck to pair with Indy 159s (8.75") and neon green Rat Bones 60mm 90a wheels?

Thinking of trying Heroin for the first time &#128527; with the 9" symmetrical egg or mini mutant if I can find them
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TastyBurrito on November 17, 2021, 09:21:55 AM
Their latest Ditch Witch shape is pretty fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mean salto on November 17, 2021, 09:33:45 AM
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^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframes
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I’ve definitely been liking them.
Here are the pics from my last set of spitfires…
(https://i.imgur.com/oUtp6FA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5rUyNwe.jpg)

Probably ten years ago there were these really good krooked zip zinger and zig zagger setups me and my friends got. My friends got over them but I was all in so I ended up with like half a dozen sets of spitfire 80D wheels. Pretty much half the wheels broke exactly like that. I superglued some back together and they actually held but I was too scared to really do anything really risky on them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 17, 2021, 12:00:17 PM
They've fixed them since then. 80HD aren't half bad now but I prefer a mini super juice for a cruiser... or just 97a F4s...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Nth syd bear on November 17, 2021, 03:35:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)

Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD

Mini Mutant i have not seen one in person but that looks sick.. I like it

Is it hard to skate? coz the wb is tiny on those guys. 
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on November 17, 2021, 04:49:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)

Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD

this would be a fun little cruiser..fast and nimble..
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on November 17, 2021, 07:38:50 PM
Would also like to know how that mini mutant feels to skate
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on November 17, 2021, 09:53:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)

Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD

I want this bad
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on November 18, 2021, 06:12:32 AM
@Coldpizza and @augustmoon with some very aesthetically pleasing setups
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: maggot cunt on November 29, 2021, 01:00:46 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/RCNkBvC/2-AE83734-142-F-49-A4-999-D-AA120-EE99-B96.jpg)

board and trucks 30% off on slam so had to do it to em

five boro 7.6
venture 5.0 high
oj keyframe 54mm
super reds
bronze philips 7/8
jessup

had a little cruise yesterday, very fun dinky board
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Myers25 on November 29, 2021, 01:42:26 AM
This is a great post. I like this topic. I found many interesting things from this site. Thanks for posting this again.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baggy spandex on November 30, 2021, 01:41:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)

Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD

Grip job looks great!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: baggy spandex on November 30, 2021, 01:46:31 PM
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2 current cruisers:
(https://i.imgur.com/RtcBFTm.jpg)
Love it, but I’ve gotta say, fuck these OJ’s. I definitely do more than just cruise with this set up, but damn these wheels are just crumbling.
(https://i.imgur.com/Loana1L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iwbp6fS.jpg)

Breaking in my first set of Ace on this other set up, love the shape of the 917.
(https://i.imgur.com/eFCAPUp.jpg)
[close]

Damn those wheels have been eaten up, is it the mini juices 55mm?

Been looking for a new cruise wheel for some time but there seems to be so many good options now days.

Is there any wheel more versatile than the OJ Keyframes? Looks like a nice do it all shape.
[close]

kinda look like the OJ III hot juice..
[close]
Yeah, they’re the OJ III. I’ve actually never ridden the keyframes tho I’ve been meaning to.
The other wheels are from a small brand called ACID. They aren’t too bad except they’re really white ha.
I really love how the spitfire cruisers ride, but they’re such shit quality. I’ve broken like 3 pair and that shouldn’t happen with wheels… One pair I completely tore open. I’ll see if I’ve still got a photo…

OJ Super Juice (and super juice minis) are so much better than the old hot juice IIIs it's insane. Worth upgrading imo, they definitely fix the chipping problem.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jud Nestorkins on December 13, 2021, 07:27:50 PM
I haven't owned a cruiser but I just got myself this.

Krooked Gonz sweatpants 9.81
Ace 55s (9 inch)
SML Coffee cruisers 56mm
Bones Reds (Will get six balls soon)






(https://i.imgur.com/g1SfSYL.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrontsideFrank on January 03, 2022, 09:02:38 AM
Looks like Hewitt and Blender launched heated wheel and are selling polarizer decks.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRkA5LF17k/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GliderSkateboards on January 03, 2022, 09:17:09 AM
Looks like Hewitt and Blender launched heated wheel and are selling polarizer decks.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRkA5LF17k/?utm_medium=copy_link

These look great, tempted to snag one of those polarizers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: typeischeap on January 04, 2022, 08:21:16 AM
My spare/novelty/shaped setup is quickly becoming a great cruiser and gnar/ditch board I think...

(https://i.ibb.co/q7GZjrk/PXL-20220103-201337857-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q7GZjrk)(https://i.ibb.co/4NJ0NGV/PXL-20220103-201352970-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4NJ0NGV)(https://i.ibb.co/q1wJCgH/PXL-20211223-193722718.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q1wJCgH)

Found a home for the 60mm Kaders and trying my first set of deck rails since my Staab c. 1987, lol.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 05, 2022, 05:34:48 PM
My spare/novelty/shaped setup is quickly becoming a great cruiser and gnar/ditch board I think...

(https://i.ibb.co/q7GZjrk/PXL-20220103-201337857-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q7GZjrk)(https://i.ibb.co/4NJ0NGV/PXL-20220103-201352970-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4NJ0NGV)(https://i.ibb.co/q1wJCgH/PXL-20211223-193722718.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q1wJCgH)

Found a home for the 60mm Kaders and trying my first set of deck rails since my Staab c. 1987, lol.


Yeah, that thing looks like a ton of fun!


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ZumaThraxx on January 12, 2022, 10:31:23 AM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7002/0R2gHm.jpg)

Winkowski
Ace 55 (bottom washers removed)
OJ Super Juice 60mm
Ace Risers
Bones Bearings
Mob
Powell Rail
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: icetheknees on January 13, 2022, 12:20:19 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/1LcmY5K/IMG-3685-2.jpg)

Almost a Christmas Complete except for the set of Indy 149s I had.
Quasi Please Go To Hell
Aforementioned Indy 149s on 1/4 Indy risers
Bones Reds
OJ Hot Juice 60mms
Mob clear because it's my beach cruiser and I got a blue top so why not
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on January 14, 2022, 06:04:15 AM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7002/0R2gHm.jpg)

Winkowski
Ace 55 (bottom washers removed)
OJ Super Juice 60mm
Ace Risers
Bones Bearings
Mob
Powell Rail

Fuck yes this is dope

I'd gnar you if I could ever figure out how
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TastyBurrito on January 14, 2022, 09:14:49 AM
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(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7002/0R2gHm.jpg)

Winkowski
Ace 55 (bottom washers removed)
OJ Super Juice 60mm
Ace Risers
Bones Bearings
Mob
Powell Rail
[close]

Fuck yes this is dope

I'd gnar you if I could ever figure out how

Gnar'd him for you. And I agree, such a dope set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Richard Skidder on January 17, 2022, 02:44:37 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/zH94qYJ/FAC23-A7-D-E20-B-483-D-A13-D-BA7-D277-A92-D4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zH94qYJ)

This deck had some more life to it but I had a new deck I’ve been waiting to set up. Now I’ve got a good all terrain cruiser.
Real 8.25
Indy hollow cast 144 stock
OJ Keyframes 54mm
Quantum
Indy hardware
Jessup
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oliknight on January 20, 2022, 01:24:55 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/p3Jq93k/042-D927-E-AF0-E-47-CC-93-D1-2-CA1-ABADADDA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p3Jq93k)

I’ve loved zipping around on this, I feel like this will just last me forever as a cruiser :)

Krooked Gonz Sweatpants 9.88
Independent 159 stage 11
OJ 60mm
Enjoi bearings
Bones medium bushings
Jessup grip
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on January 31, 2022, 01:09:03 PM
I never know why I always have such gear madness with cruisers, but with other boards I can go with whatever works.

I'm hoping this combo will work out for the long run :D who am I kidding, it won't lol

(https://i.imgur.com/IPEpQpE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xF4P8gU.jpg)

- Krooked Mike Anderson deck I cut down to about 8" (widest point) x 30.5" and sanded off the graphic
- Indy 139 standards with Bones medium bushings
- Powell G-Slides 56mm 85a
- Mini Logo bearings
- MOB
- Random hardware

Going to replace the bearings with Super Reds if I ever get around to cleaning them, and I'm not too sure about the wheels since I remember them rolling smoother a few years ago. Still getting used to Bones bushings as I haven't rode them in a couple years. Debating whether or not I should put stickers on the bottom.

Still gets the job done with curbs and tricks!
(https://i.imgur.com/xoBt1x9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 02, 2022, 09:01:30 AM
Antihero Blue Meanie 8.75”
Indy Forged Hollows 149 w/ Blue conical bushings, 1/8” risers
NFG MFG 95a Vee Crusts 58mm
Quantum atom bearings
Pig rails

(https://i.imgur.com/felDIia.jpg?4)
(https://i.imgur.com/18AVLVX.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fakie varial flip on February 02, 2022, 09:21:50 AM
Antihero Blue Meanie 8.75”
Indy Forged Hollows 149 w/ Blue conical bushings, 1/8” risers
NFG MFG 95a Vee Crusts 58mm
Quantum atom bearings
Pig rails

(https://i.ibb.co/VJW2D3Y/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VJW2D3Y)
(https://i.ibb.co/m0XxFd2/D4-E23123-2-DCB-4-EA6-B525-839770-EEA37-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m0XxFd2)

I hope you fucking die, Harley Jarvis!!!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Woodshop on February 02, 2022, 09:51:34 PM
I never know why I always have such gear madness with cruisers, but with other boards I can go with whatever works.

I'm hoping this combo will work out for the long run :D who am I kidding, it won't lol

(https://i.imgur.com/IPEpQpE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xF4P8gU.jpg)

- Krooked Mike Anderson deck I cut down to about 8" (widest point) x 30.5" and sanded off the graphic
- Indy 139 standards with Bones medium bushings
- Powell G-Slides 56mm 85a
- Mini Logo bearings
- MOB
- Random hardware

Going to replace the bearings with Super Reds if I ever get around to cleaning them, and I'm not too sure about the wheels since I remember them rolling smoother a few years ago. Still getting used to Bones bushings as I haven't rode them in a couple years. Debating whether or not I should put stickers on the bottom.

Still gets the job done with curbs and tricks!
(https://i.imgur.com/xoBt1x9.jpg)


I have been all about the stained bottom colours more recently, way more so than almost any graphic on the deck itself, so that one really caught my eye and turned out beautifully didn't it?

Rad setup too.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on February 02, 2022, 10:12:24 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/1LcmY5K/IMG-3685-2.jpg)

Almost a Christmas Complete except for the set of Indy 149s I had.
Quasi Please Go To Hell
Aforementioned Indy 149s on 1/4 Indy risers
Bones Reds
OJ Hot Juice 60mms
Mob clear because it's my beach cruiser and I got a blue top so why not

Always like the shape of this Quasi board combined with the short wheelbase.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 03, 2022, 11:10:42 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/1LcmY5K/IMG-3685-2.jpg)

Almost a Christmas Complete except for the set of Indy 149s I had.
Quasi Please Go To Hell
Aforementioned Indy 149s on 1/4 Indy risers
Bones Reds
OJ Hot Juice 60mms
Mob clear because it's my beach cruiser and I got a blue top so why not

Sick! It's been so hard not pulling the trigger on one of these PGTH decks....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The.Skate.Father on February 07, 2022, 04:25:30 PM
Set this up around Christmas.
Lucero X2
Mob clear
Little buddies
Venture 6.1 w/ bones medium
1/8 krooked riser
OJ plain Jane key frame 56mm
Bronson Baker G3

(https://i.postimg.cc/8z0nDW3Z/IMG-20220208-080754-edit-281323414503947.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpTrhtsc/IMG-20220208-080804-edit-281416444212787.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lukepat on February 07, 2022, 05:28:00 PM
Alright… help me make a decision. I have a 9 inch Heroin Dead Dave Double Shovel and Venture 6.1 Trucks… OJ Super Juice 60mm or OJ Mini Super Juice 55mm cruiser wheels? I run 56mm Spitfire F4 Conicals on my regular set up, Ohio has some crusty streets. The 60mm Super Juice seems like they would be too heavy?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 07, 2022, 05:54:14 PM
Alright… help me make a decision. I have a 9 inch Heroin Dead Dave Double Shovel and Venture 6.1 Trucks… OJ Super Juice 60mm or OJ Mini Super Juice 55mm cruiser wheels? I run 56mm Spitfire F4 Conicals on my regular set up, Ohio has some crusty streets. The 60mm Super Juice seems like they would be too heavy?

60s for speed, 55 for fun. I just set up my cruiser with 58s and I sort of wish I’d gone with 56s because it’s been a lot of fun to pull it out every couple of sessions and do some tricks.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: iw0 on February 07, 2022, 06:36:22 PM
Alright… help me make a decision. I have a 9 inch Heroin Dead Dave Double Shovel and Venture 6.1 Trucks… OJ Super Juice 60mm or OJ Mini Super Juice 55mm cruiser wheels? I run 56mm Spitfire F4 Conicals on my regular set up, Ohio has some crusty streets. The 60mm Super Juice seems like they would be too heavy?

i went with 55's for the reason @BartHarleyJarvis mentioned, and if you're worried about weight it sounds like you'd be doing more than just rolling around. the closest i can compare is i have some 58 rough riders that i do feel add a bit of weight, but i don't do much on that other than jumping some curbs and such. anyway, long story short, i find the 55s fun to ride and don't run into crust or pebble issues on them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: shpongle on February 08, 2022, 09:45:39 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/R71v5r1/F0-C9766-B-2-AAC-41-A5-97-F0-5-A3467327960.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cxPgmfP)
(https://i.ibb.co/zX3KndX/09-F13-A06-D365-423-A-BF47-407411395-C06.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GWZgxmW)
my brother put this one together with parts laying around

anti hero beach bum shape
indy titanium 139s thay were laying around
oj juice wheels 60mm
swisses
will be nice once i get some risers although i can get by without em for now
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: icetheknees on February 08, 2022, 10:18:38 AM
Expand Quote
(https://i.ibb.co/1LcmY5K/IMG-3685-2.jpg)

Almost a Christmas Complete except for the set of Indy 149s I had.
Quasi Please Go To Hell
Aforementioned Indy 149s on 1/4 Indy risers
Bones Reds
OJ Hot Juice 60mms
Mob clear because it's my beach cruiser and I got a blue top so why not
[close]

Always like the shape of this Quasi board combined with the short wheelbase.

It's super fun! My regular board right now has a 14.25 wheelbase and Venture V-Hollow Lows so this with Indy highs and risers feels like the diametrically opposite turning experience.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FrozenIndustries on February 08, 2022, 11:21:09 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/R71v5r1/F0-C9766-B-2-AAC-41-A5-97-F0-5-A3467327960.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cxPgmfP)
(https://i.ibb.co/zX3KndX/09-F13-A06-D365-423-A-BF47-407411395-C06.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GWZgxmW)
my brother put this one together with parts laying around

anti hero beach bum shape
indy titanium 139s thay were laying around
oj juice wheels 60mm
swisses
will be nice once i get some risers although i can get by without em for now

Last winter I ran some 60 Super Juice and 139s on a big 9" shape and it was really nice, super fun. This looks great.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ToshiroTownune on February 09, 2022, 05:54:38 PM
Zip Zogger 10.75
Indy forged hollow 169
Slimeballs 66mm 78a
Bones big balls
1/4 Indy risers


(https://i.imgur.com/AGcbaIf.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 11, 2022, 08:23:27 AM
Buddy just moved into a new apartment and immediately had his catalytic converter ripped off his car. Bought the deck for his birthday and the rest came from my old parts bin, thought a new cruiser might cheer him up.

Polar Dane 1 Jr. 8.65"
Indy 149
Mini Logo 58mm 97a
some old shit bearings. Maybe reds with shields removed
1-1/2" phillips hardware I bought on accident
a wavy sheet of Mob I forgot I had. Fucked up the grip job too

(https://i.imgur.com/oLziwEg.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/4NOqx5Z.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ol Nick on February 14, 2022, 01:09:19 PM
So I trimmed down a deck to a little egg shape but don’t have proper trucks for it yet. I was bored with some spare parts the other night and I can now present to you the, soon-to-be dismantled, Riserizer.
(https://i.imgur.com/VzlyX9q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SdrOpID.jpg)
Features a 1/4” hard riser and two 1/8” soft risers per truck.

It sucks.  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fernando the skater on February 14, 2022, 03:12:12 PM
Bringing back the double dip. Nice.

(https://i.imgur.com/h2SBsJC.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: con_hielo on February 19, 2022, 11:04:19 AM
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a

Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on February 19, 2022, 11:53:17 AM
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a

Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance

60 mm Ricta Clouds are awesome wheels. Roll over anything. Haven’t tried the OJs myself. The Rictas aren’t completely symmetrical so flipping them at least will look funky. Not sure if the wheels are otherwise symmetrical or if it’s just the outer edges being different.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: HyenaChaser on February 19, 2022, 12:55:05 PM
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a

Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance

The clouds are Rictas only good wheel, great cruiser wheel and a shape that lends itself to actually being skated if so desired.

The super juices are more strictly a cruiser wheel, but if you really wanna make ‘em work for gettin busy on a ledge you could. But they’re pretty heavy.

If you’re really torn, get Oj Keyframes. It really comes down to personal preference between these and the clouds but they have a more square shape like the superjuice and are more adaptable.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ToshiroTownune on February 19, 2022, 09:59:45 PM
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a

Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance

I’ve got both on cruisers and prefer the clouds. A bit smoother ride in my experience. Both are super soft at 78a so I haven’t tried to do much with them trickwise, but if you’re looking for something functional I agree with the poster who suggested key frames. If you just want something that’s fast and smooth, I would recommend going up to the 66mm slimeballs. Def faster than either the clouds or ojs and you can get away with using 1/4 risers.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: con_hielo on February 21, 2022, 02:05:18 PM
Thanks for yall answers,

I was interested in the clouds, but after reading yall I think I'm gonna keep my OJ Superjuice 60mm on my current cruiser setup till they blow out. Then maybe gonna go with the big Clouds. Might try them before on a smaller setup in like 56-58mm tho. They seem to get a lot of love over here as slimmer cruiser wheels along with the Keyframes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FUBAR on February 21, 2022, 05:14:00 PM
I have a set of 52mm (I think) Keyframes and they are great for cruising around the hood AND for crusty street spots/parks with rough asphalt.
SML makes a good cruiser wheel too if you cruise and do tricks sometimes too.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The.Skate.Father on February 27, 2022, 04:49:09 PM
So... I just bought some oj super juice, second time I took them out they started chunking pretty bad, it sucks cos they roll super smooth on our rough roads. Pretty disappointed, I had keyframes on before which are awesome, I'll probably just go back to them. Not too impressed really.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on February 27, 2022, 05:29:06 PM
So... I just bought some oj super juice, second time I took them out they started chunking pretty bad, it sucks cos they roll super smooth on our rough roads. Pretty disappointed, I had keyframes on before which are awesome, I'll probably just go back to them. Not too impressed really.

Try rough riders. They only chunk when doing slappies. They are fast and smooth and have great rebound.

Key frames are cool for an all around wheel but are a bit slow for a cruiser.

Never tried Super juice but I can’t see them stacking up to Rough Riders…
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on February 28, 2022, 07:26:56 PM
anyone tried Slime balls 95a Snot Rocket?

https://nhsfunfactory.com/products/53mm-snot-rockets-pastel-blue-95a-slime-balls-skateboard-wheels
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Agnello on March 03, 2022, 10:48:18 AM
Wanted to set up a little cruiser-ish board that I could still do tricks on

(https://i.imgur.com/DezEylw.jpg)

Polar 7.875
Independent 139
Spitfire F4 OG Classics 55mm 99A
Reds

Might try some slightly softer wheels if I ever get round to actually skating it
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on March 03, 2022, 12:14:31 PM
Wanted to set up a little cruiser-ish board that I could still do tricks on

(https://i.imgur.com/DezEylw.jpg)

Polar 7.875
Independent 139
Spitfire F4 OG Classics 55mm 99A
Reds

Might try some slightly softer wheels if I ever get round to actually skating it

Love that deck. Thought about grabbing one as a wall hanger
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Gnarcade on March 07, 2022, 10:10:00 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/p0cVj1k/New-Natas-Cruiser-Setup-2022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p0cVj1k)

I just finished setting up this new cruiser for this summer. First time doing a grip job that was anything other than a simple single line, and I am stoked on how it came out. Now I just need all the snow to melt here in MN...

101 Natas Holographic
Indy 169 Hollows
1/4 Risers
60mm OJ Super Juice
Swiss
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: CullTheKarens on March 13, 2022, 01:02:18 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/dKjWX9T/20220313-112726.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dKjWX9T)


(https://i.ibb.co/ccxVgdH/20220313-112713.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ccxVgdH)

OG ripper reissue, gullwings, 63mm powell clear cruisers, bones reds, rib bones, Dogtown risers, Jessup ultragrip.

Now.. if the snow would fuck off.. that'd be great
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cant kickflip but can tre on March 13, 2022, 07:18:21 PM
Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thanksgiving on March 13, 2022, 08:07:26 PM
Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
love the sticker placement and this graphic... really wish i picked one up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: CullTheKarens on March 14, 2022, 06:20:46 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/p0cVj1k/New-Natas-Cruiser-Setup-2022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p0cVj1k)

I just finished setting up this new cruiser for this summer. First time doing a grip job that was anything other than a simple single line, and I am stoked on how it came out. Now I just need all the snow to melt here in MN...

101 Natas Holographic
Indy 169 Hollows
1/4 Risers
60mm OJ Super Juice
Swiss

Sick grip job!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ronnie Rodriguez on March 14, 2022, 09:12:49 AM
Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds

This looks amazing, I'm running the same shape with 60mm super juice and 139s (to accommodate for the extra width from the wheels). The small trucks and wide wheels make me feel like I am locked into a track when I do slappy 5050s on it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on March 14, 2022, 06:57:52 PM
Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds

Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cant kickflip but can tre on March 14, 2022, 07:54:15 PM
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Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
[close]

Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ol Nick on March 14, 2022, 08:32:49 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/p0cVj1k/New-Natas-Cruiser-Setup-2022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p0cVj1k)

I just finished setting up this new cruiser for this summer. First time doing a grip job that was anything other than a simple single line, and I am stoked on how it came out. Now I just need all the snow to melt here in MN...

101 Natas Holographic
Indy 169 Hollows
1/4 Risers
60mm OJ Super Juice
Swiss
I really love this whole thing
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on March 15, 2022, 06:18:35 AM
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Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
[close]

Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
[close]
I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickers

Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cant kickflip but can tre on March 15, 2022, 11:11:01 AM
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Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
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Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
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I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickers
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Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.
Ha! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the market
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mean salto on March 15, 2022, 11:13:18 AM
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Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
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Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
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I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickers
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Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.
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Ha! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the market
What wrong with NHK? (I'm assuming it's the Japanese tv thing)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on March 15, 2022, 04:48:40 PM
Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cant kickflip but can tre on March 15, 2022, 08:24:01 PM
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Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
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Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
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I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickers
[close]

Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.
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Ha! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the market
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What wrong with NHK? (I'm assuming it's the Japanese tv thing)
Yeah it's Japan's public broadcasting but fee collectors stop by houses forcing residents to pay even if they don't watch it. Found an article about it here where there were threats left on people's doors who don't answer (https://japantoday.com/category/national/nhk-fee-collector-leaving-threatening-notes-on-people%E2%80%99s-doorsteps)
Not sure how accurate the vandalizing and SA stuff is but yeah, fuck them
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thanksgiving on March 15, 2022, 08:51:47 PM
Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
you liking the flat concave? im tempted by the bela board. i feel like the 12.75 wheelbase will almost be too turny with 109s though
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mean salto on March 15, 2022, 08:57:06 PM
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Got some new wheels so thought I’d share
(https://i.imgur.com/IpmOUId_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)(https://i.imgur.com/yI8Txvs_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Polar Sanbongi Surf 8.75x31.5 14.38WB (I think these are called Surf Jr. now)
Jessup
1” hardware
Indy Hollow 149
1/8 risers
OJ 55mm Super Juice
Bones Reds
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Where you at? You have all sorts of Japanese stickers, but that deck and street doesn’t look like Japan
[close]
I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickers
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Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.
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Ha! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the market
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What wrong with NHK? (I'm assuming it's the Japanese tv thing)
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Yeah it's Japan's public broadcasting but fee collectors stop by houses forcing residents to pay even if they don't watch it. Found an article about it here where there were threats left on people's doors who don't answer (https://japantoday.com/category/national/nhk-fee-collector-leaving-threatening-notes-on-people%E2%80%99s-doorsteps)
Not sure how accurate the vandalizing and SA stuff is but yeah, fuck them
Ah bummer. In Aus it's just some goofy channel that seems kinda budget that shows you how to make Bento boxes or talks about trains or something.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Cooper808 on March 15, 2022, 09:12:42 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/x520QzW/A53-B8-E32-F348-42-CD-B162-136-A9-BE93461.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x520QzW)g35 0 to 60 (https://statewideinventory.org/infiniti-0-60-times)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on March 15, 2022, 09:21:45 PM
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Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
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you liking the flat concave? im tempted by the bela board. i feel like the 12.75 wheelbase will almost be too turny with 109s though

Flat concave is definitely very different and I'm still not used to it, but overtime I'm sure it'll click. Plus it's hard to imagine this board with concave. 12.75" wb with 109s does sound way too turny to the point of being unenjoyable, so I'd maybe get 129s or something.

Just keep in mind that these aren't designed with modern street skating in mind (I'm still trying to figure out the best way to ollie this thing), but instead with cruising and being flowly like this video which is fine since I've been doing stuff like this more while I cruise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8RyXIzncfU

Also some bowl inspo:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CaptPYQPePE/

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cas5MN9pEim/
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on March 15, 2022, 09:24:06 PM
during the Abe years (who is an ultra-right douche involved in a Shinto cult) NHK became a real mouthpiece for government policy, and what little press freedom Japan had declined even further.

As for the TV tax NHK wants, it’s easy enough just to ignore them.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thanksgiving on March 15, 2022, 09:31:50 PM

Flat concave is definitely very different and I'm still not used to it, but overtime I'm sure it'll click. Plus it's hard to imagine this board with concave. 12.75" wb with 109s does sound way too turny to the point of being unenjoyable, so I'd maybe get 129s or something.

Just keep in mind that these aren't designed with modern street skating in mind (I'm still trying to figure out the best way to ollie this thing), but instead with cruising and being flowly like this video which is fine since I've been doing stuff like this more while I cruise.
alright yeah im convinced. going to try out the 1977. too bad the grip is backwards for us goofy skaters though  :-\
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mean salto on March 15, 2022, 10:42:28 PM
Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
This looks so good. I nearly got one of these back in 99 as my first proper board. I how different my life would of turned out.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on March 16, 2022, 12:39:00 AM
Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)

That’s really cool. I’ve been wanting a narrow cruiser to go with Ace 00s. Not sure if this would work. Alva seems to sell it with Ace 22s for some reason. Sims Taperkick could be cool too but those don’t seem to be available right now. Got any suggestions for old school reissues like these that would fit the bill?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on March 16, 2022, 08:19:03 AM
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Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
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That’s really cool. I’ve been wanting a narrow cruiser to go with Ace 00s. Not sure if this would work. Alva seems to sell it with Ace 22s for some reason. Sims Taperkick could be cool too but those don’t seem to be available right now. Got any suggestions for old school reissues like these that would fit the bill?

I was considering the G&S KT4 Square Kicktail and the Z-Flex 29" cruiser before this, so maybe those might interest you.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thanksgiving on March 16, 2022, 09:29:21 AM
those g&s reissues look awesome but 80 bones for them is criminal...

town and country sticker on these boards is a must!

also re: trying street tricks on these just watch out because i think without concave they are a lot weaker than traditional decks... someone correct me if wrong though
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on March 16, 2022, 09:38:17 AM
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Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
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That’s really cool. I’ve been wanting a narrow cruiser to go with Ace 00s. Not sure if this would work. Alva seems to sell it with Ace 22s for some reason. Sims Taperkick could be cool too but those don’t seem to be available right now. Got any suggestions for old school reissues like these that would fit the bill?
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I was considering the G&S KT4 Square Kicktail and the Z-Flex 29" cruiser before this, so maybe those might interest you.

Thanks. That G&S is looking pretty damn good to me. Unfortunately these seem to be very difficult to find in Europe.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Huell Howser on March 16, 2022, 09:52:41 AM
damn that alva setup is so sick. I have been thinking of getting a 70s style cruiser like that. definitley on the list of random bullshit I want to buy but shouldn't spend money on lol
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thanksgiving on March 18, 2022, 09:26:52 AM
anyone have experience on acs trucks for a polarizer type thing? cheap pair on fb marketplace near me...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bombsaway86 on March 23, 2022, 12:34:49 AM
(https://www.tactics.com/a/byk4/1b/road-crew-all-terrain-t-a-skateboard-wheels-racing-slick-black-80d.jpg)

Threw some of these on the cruiser to replace my beat up old 60mm 78a slimeballs. I gave these a shot because I like the graphic and they’re from the PNW. They’re pretty bad… really slow and plasticy feeling like something that comes on a board from a toy store. I spent a few hours bombing hills hoping they would get better as they break in, but no luck. I also couldn’t find a solid answer on the durometer. I’ve seen them listed as 78a, 80a, and 99a on different sites, and their own site just says “softies”. If I had to guess I’d say they’re somewhere in the mid 80s. I know people have asked about Road Crew in the wheels thread and there’s never been a consensus. I can’t speak for the other wheels they make, but I’d avoid these ones.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on March 23, 2022, 02:35:26 PM
(https://www.tactics.com/a/byk4/1b/road-crew-all-terrain-t-a-skateboard-wheels-racing-slick-black-80d.jpg)

Threw some of these on the cruiser to replace my beat up old 60mm 78a slimeballs. I gave these a shot because I like the graphic and they’re from the PNW. They’re pretty bad… really slow and plasticy feeling like something that comes on a board from a toy store. I spent a few hours bombing hills hoping they would get better as they break in, but no luck. I also couldn’t find a solid answer on the durometer. I’ve seen them listed as 78a, 80a, and 99a on different sites, and their own site just says “softies”. If I had to guess I’d say they’re somewhere in the mid 80s. I know people have asked about Road Crew in the wheels thread and there’s never been a consensus. I can’t speak for the other wheels they make, but I’d avoid these ones.

Good to know. I’m in PDX & I was looking at these recently because I actually don’t like the ACID cruiser wheels I’ve got right now (too grippy) Probably just grab some key frames or something…
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: thanksgiving on March 24, 2022, 11:57:25 AM
adding to the recent alva discussion
had the first nice evening a long time yesterday. just been constant wet. this thing is so much fun. 12.75 wb turns on a dime.
alva bela reissue 8.5
109 indy
mini super juice 55
quantum bearings

flat concave fucks

(https://i.imgur.com/Xaz6qpD.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: iw0 on March 24, 2022, 01:32:45 PM
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(https://www.tactics.com/a/byk4/1b/road-crew-all-terrain-t-a-skateboard-wheels-racing-slick-black-80d.jpg)

Threw some of these on the cruiser to replace my beat up old 60mm 78a slimeballs. I gave these a shot because I like the graphic and they’re from the PNW. They’re pretty bad… really slow and plasticy feeling like something that comes on a board from a toy store. I spent a few hours bombing hills hoping they would get better as they break in, but no luck. I also couldn’t find a solid answer on the durometer. I’ve seen them listed as 78a, 80a, and 99a on different sites, and their own site just says “softies”. If I had to guess I’d say they’re somewhere in the mid 80s. I know people have asked about Road Crew in the wheels thread and there’s never been a consensus. I can’t speak for the other wheels they make, but I’d avoid these ones.
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Good to know. I’m in PDX & I was looking at these recently because I actually don’t like the ACID cruiser wheels I’ve got right now (too grippy) Probably just grab some key frames or something…

rough riders are also pretty good for pdx pavement, but keyframes will also do just fine
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: vicious cycle on April 26, 2022, 08:18:30 AM
(https://abload.de/img/img_20220426_170157urkxq.jpg)
Gonna be more of a cruiser but it will see some curbs and transition too.
Into the Wild 9.735
Venture 6.1 Standards
56mm Keyframes
Some older Bones Swiss
Random Hardware
Jessup Ultra
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on May 05, 2022, 11:00:47 AM
Built a filmer board, but I'm sure that I'll throw on hard wheels and make it my main sometime down the line.

(https://i.imgur.com/rb1HbRM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nn5OCBO.jpg)

Anti-Hero Eagle 8.5" x 31.8" with 14.25" wheelbase
Venture 5.8 Hi with Loose Trucks Conversion Kit bushings
Powell Peralta G-Slides 56mm 85a (going to swap these out for Bones ATFs when I can)
Bones Swiss
Jessup
Indy 1" hardware
REAL Venture wooden 1/8" risers
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: finknoos on May 12, 2022, 02:14:27 AM
Not sure if i've posted this here before but here goes my throw together of old parts with silly wheels.

Magenta 8 inch deck of some kind
Thunder 147 raw
Bones hardcore bushings - soft blue
Bronson Bearings
Enjoi astro panda wheels - 62mm 83a
Generic risers

(https://imgur.com/Q5tpUCj)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 12, 2022, 07:23:02 PM

It has been pretty rainy here so I have been messing round with more stuff I have and made this board up for a bit of fun, which works well from the quick roll I did have on it.


Polar Surf shape 8.75
Indy 129s
Powell Mini Cubic wheels
Quarter inch risers


Big enough to hold a normal foot position but small enough to be nimble in a good way.

I was initially going to put 149s with normal wheels, but the shape didn't work. Then tried 139s on this board but they stuck out a lot more than I would have liked so dug out an old set of 129s (7.5" wide) trucks to go on this board with the super wide Mini Cubic wheels, which add almost half an inch on each side.

The deck is no where near 8.75 for the most part, especially towards the tail, so I was wondering what to try on this board before coming to this conclusion.

It has wheel wells so didn't need quite as much height either, which is always nice.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYNHp9p6eQ/

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ronnie Rodriguez on May 13, 2022, 07:17:22 AM

It has been pretty rainy here so I have been messing round with more stuff I have and made this board up for a bit of fun, which works well from the quick roll I did have on it.


Polar Surf shape 8.75
Indy 129s
Powell Mini Cubic wheels
Quarter inch risers


Big enough to hold a normal foot position but small enough to be nimble in a good way.

I was initially going to put 149s with normal wheels, but the shape didn't work. Then tried 139s on this board but they stuck out a lot more than I would have liked so dug out an old set of 129s (7.5" wide) trucks to go on this board with the super wide Mini Cubic wheels, which add almost half an inch on each side.

The deck is no where near 8.75 for the most part, especially towards the tail, so I was wondering what to try on this board before coming to this conclusion.

It has wheel wells so didn't need quite as much height either, which is always nice.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYNHp9p6eQ/

Super sick. I had a similar setup with 139s and 60mm Super Juice and it was so much fun, the wide wheels with narrow trucks made me feel like I was locked into a track on 50-50s.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 13, 2022, 08:07:43 AM
Looks great @Mbrimson88 Makes me want to red-drill my Surf shape for my Stage 2 131s. Might just do it.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on May 13, 2022, 04:59:04 PM
I had these Hot Juices on a similar setup with the Beach Bum and 169s, but I started dabbling with regular-size wheels on the Bum and put the cruiser wheels on the Bummer with 215s. This rig is unbelievably fun. I don’t know what it is about these wheels, but they have a noticeably smoother roll than the Super Juices and Thunder Juices I’ve ridden.

(https://i.ibb.co/GpZ7Jwd/CFF83-C0-A-5041-4-E8-A-81-BD-EF7432-AF8137.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GpZ7Jwd)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ol Nick on May 13, 2022, 06:02:56 PM
I had these Hot Juices on a similar setup with the Beach Bum and 169s, but I started dabbling with regular-size wheels on the Bum and put the cruiser wheels on the Bummer with 215s. This rig is unbelievably fun. I don’t know what it is about these wheels, but they have a noticeably smoother roll than the Super Juices and Thunder Juices I’ve ridden.

(https://i.ibb.co/GpZ7Jwd/CFF83-C0-A-5041-4-E8-A-81-BD-EF7432-AF8137.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GpZ7Jwd)

That looks so rad. Gonna need to go look up bummer dimensions, are those wheels poking out a bunch?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on May 13, 2022, 10:11:09 PM
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I had these Hot Juices on a similar setup with the Beach Bum and 169s, but I started dabbling with regular-size wheels on the Bum and put the cruiser wheels on the Bummer with 215s. This rig is unbelievably fun. I don’t know what it is about these wheels, but they have a noticeably smoother roll than the Super Juices and Thunder Juices I’ve ridden.

(https://i.ibb.co/GpZ7Jwd/CFF83-C0-A-5041-4-E8-A-81-BD-EF7432-AF8137.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GpZ7Jwd)
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That looks so rad. Gonna need to go look up bummer dimensions, are those wheels poking out a bunch?

They barely poke out up front, 1/8 in. maybe. The back hot rods quite a bit, more like a half inch. I’m used to it and it’s not really bothersome. The 60mm wheels and 215s are pretty forgiving if I accidentally kick ’em, but I’m sure I’ll probably take a stupid slam the second I get too comfortable lol.

I think you could run Super Juices inside out to great effect on this setup, or go down to 169s/77s. The turn on the 215s is just beautiful, though. I’m trying to make them work at all costs, to be honest.

(Antihero lists the Beach Bummer dims as 10 x 31.5 w/ a 14.6 wheelbase, btw.)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 16, 2022, 02:30:40 AM
Looks great @Mbrimson88 Makes me want to red-drill my Surf shape for my Stage 2 131s. Might just do it.


Keen to see it if you do set it up.

I have a few sets of Powell Mini Cubic wheels, so it certainly works with all the old smaller trucks I have sitting around.

There is a set of Ace 22s that someone traded in I have been thinking about for a while, along with some others.

Never had the smallest Indy or any other brand trucks though, which I know people use, much like Penny trucks, but those things just feel too small for my "fun boards" anyway.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: DarkPools on May 19, 2022, 05:11:16 PM
Been about 6 months since I've had a cruiser. Had all the parts but didn't wanna put new trucks while I was waiting for my friend to give me my trucks back. He borrowed them for a couple weeks and that turned into months haha!

Anyways, here's Wonderwall:
- Craigtap 8.5" 'Burly'
- Primitive Grip (didn't have Mob on hand when setting it up)
- Indy AVE Standards (white bushings)
- OJ Plain Jane Keyframes I think
- Bones Bearings
(https://i.imgur.com/mR053eo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Pk3hMgO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MpTa71T.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on May 21, 2022, 11:03:18 AM
Would the Heroin Curb Crusher XL be a good fit with Ace 55 Classics & 60 mm OJ Super Juices? The Super Juices with the 55 Classics sit at pretty much exactly 9.375" wide.

I fucked up my back a while ago and it's taking somewhat long to heal so I figured I'd focus on getting excited about cruising and set up a new cruiser instead of trying to go fuck up my back even worse jumping around with a normal set up.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sundaynuggets on May 21, 2022, 04:58:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fncoV1q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NXcCtDk.jpg)

Just cut down a Pennswood 8.35 deep concave deck to around 6.75 wide and 28 ish long.

Ace 11 trucks with NFG bushings
Ricta cloud 78 duro, 54mm

It’s interesting how comfortable this feels, since I was just riding it when it was a full popsicle and I kept the same tail length and wheelbase. The Ace turn great, going to experiment with some Indy 109’s next week
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on June 02, 2022, 08:31:20 PM
Crailtap - G041 Phawt 9.125x32.625x14.75" N: 6.9375" T: 6.7375" (8.75" at trucks) (Dailan Huahong) + Jessup Ultra

Independent Stage 11 Standard 159 8.75" H: 55mm W: 364g + stock 88a bushings + 2x Independent ⅛" riser pads

Powell Peralta Rat-Bones 90a 60mm Width: 44mm

Bones Reds + Fireball 10.2mm spacers

(https://i.ibb.co/X3C5R2f/20220602-212915.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/0DfpH8p/20220602-212927.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on June 02, 2022, 08:35:49 PM
Sick one.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ronnie Rodriguez on June 03, 2022, 06:17:06 AM
Super sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on June 03, 2022, 07:21:49 AM
Super sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.

You a tranny skater? I need something way lighter to run for street skating.

Stoked to fuck around with this thing for warm ups and playground runs with my daughters though.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on June 03, 2022, 07:27:12 AM
Crailtap - G041 Phawt 9.125x32.625x14.75" N: 6.9375" T: 6.7375" (8.75" at trucks) (Dailan Huahong) + Jessup Ultra

Independent Stage 11 Standard 159 8.75" H: 55mm W: 364g + stock 88a bushings + 2x Independent ⅛" riser pads

Powell Peralta Rat-Bones 90a 60mm Width: 44mm

Bones Reds + Fireball 10.2mm spacers

(https://i.ibb.co/X3C5R2f/20220602-212915.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/0DfpH8p/20220602-212927.jpg)

nice setup..the rat bones flush or hot rod a bit?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ronnie Rodriguez on June 03, 2022, 07:49:28 AM
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Super sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.
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You a tranny skater? I need something way lighter to run for street skating.

Stoked to fuck around with this thing for warm ups and playground runs with my daughters though.

Some mellow transition, but mostly curbs and point A to B stuff. My personal feeling is that pop feel is more important than weight, but I'm also pretty big.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on June 03, 2022, 07:29:05 PM
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Super sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.
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You a tranny skater? I need something way lighter to run for street skating.

Stoked to fuck around with this thing for warm ups and playground runs with my daughters though.
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Some mellow transition, but mostly curbs and point A to B stuff. My personal feeling is that pop feel is more important than weight, but I'm also pretty big.

That setup looks more A to B, than transition, imo. Looks like a lot of fun.
I also agree that weight doesn’t have to hinder pop. Quite often I get more pop on heavier setups.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 07, 2022, 06:21:33 AM
Antihero Blue Meanie 8.75”
Indy Forged Hollows 149 w/ Blue conical bushings, 1/8” risers
NFG MFG 95a Vee Crusts 58mm
Quantum atom bearings
Pig rails

(https://i.imgur.com/felDIia.jpg?4)
(https://i.imgur.com/18AVLVX.jpg?1)


After sitting on one of these Blue Meanie decks for a while as it just didn't feel right on 159s and normal wheels, I saw this and tried it as a cruiser on 149s and it works so much better.

Funny how that happens, when I was looking back over some threads, but I guess the fact that it is barely 8.5 over bolts at the back and just over at the front is much better than thinking total board width is 8.75 so 159s are the go, the way I usually would on a popsicle.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 07, 2022, 10:12:33 AM
Anyone see the new Grimple Mini Beach Bum? Thinking of getting this and putting it on Lurpivs, 57 Radial Fulls, and just rolling over everything but will it be too small for that kinda vibe?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on June 07, 2022, 10:49:31 AM
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Antihero Blue Meanie 8.75”
Indy Forged Hollows 149 w/ Blue conical bushings, 1/8” risers
NFG MFG 95a Vee Crusts 58mm
Quantum atom bearings
Pig rails

(https://i.imgur.com/felDIia.jpg?4)
(https://i.imgur.com/18AVLVX.jpg?1)
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After sitting on one of these Blue Meanie decks for a while as it just didn't feel right on 159s and normal wheels, I saw this and tried it as a cruiser on 149s and it works so much better.

Funny how that happens, when I was looking back over some threads, but I guess the fact that it is barely 8.5 over bolts at the back and just over at the front is much better than thinking total board width is 8.75 so 159s are the go, the way I usually would on a popsicle.

Yeah, I was actively skating this board for a bit on the 149s and it was pretty manageable, especially with the big NFG wheels. I've pretty much retired it as a liquor store cruiser now so I swapped some Ace AF1 66s on it and it would be way too hard to try and skate I think.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 07, 2022, 05:29:19 PM
Anyone see the new Grimple Mini Beach Bum? Thinking of getting this and putting it on Lurpivs, 57 Radial Fulls, and just rolling over everything but will it be too small for that kinda vibe?


It sure is a small board, but could be fun too.

I just don't know, but I also think it would be good to just drill down an old deck and compare wheelbase first on that before pulling the trigger.  Might cost less in the long run, but a small board would also be a fun addition for Junior to play on.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on June 09, 2022, 12:21:59 AM
Anyone see the new Grimple Mini Beach Bum? Thinking of getting this and putting it on Lurpivs, 57 Radial Fulls, and just rolling over everything but will it be too small for that kinda vibe?

I’ve seen a pic of it, but not the dimensions yet. For what it’s worth, the Beach Bum skates like a small deck that’s just extra wide. The nose is tiny, but you can still do nollie tricks on it if you really want to. I’m not sure that’s possible on the Grimple deck. Looks like there’s almost no nose at all.

That said, if you’re just looking for a cruiser to mount some mid-size Lurpivs on, it looks like a fun shape, and Lurpivs do have a wild turn according to the few times I skated mine.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: biaherl on June 10, 2022, 10:51:05 AM
One of my co-workers was asking about getting a cruiser he found this on the NHS shop

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0527/5051/6381/products/58353_1000x.jpg?v=1647534621)

https://nhsfunfactory.com/products/9-80in-x-30-20in-screaming-hand-check-surf-skate-carver-santa-cruz-cruiser-skateboard?variant=42104533221533
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: sharkin on June 10, 2022, 11:02:43 AM
whats the WB on the grimple beach bum?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Huell Howser on June 10, 2022, 01:10:50 PM
honestly thinkin about picking up one of these G&S complete reissues for a cruiser. love the way it looks, guessing its a 70s reissue?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/naturalkt4_62a54180-d308-4284-963e-a6d34f9f01dc_540x.jpg?v=1639967389)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: TheLowerBack on June 10, 2022, 03:34:57 PM
One of my co-workers was asking about getting a cruiser he found this on the NHS shop

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0527/5051/6381/products/58353_1000x.jpg?v=1647534621)

https://nhsfunfactory.com/products/9-80in-x-30-20in-screaming-hand-check-surf-skate-carver-santa-cruz-cruiser-skateboard?variant=42104533221533
I’m too much of an elitist prick to buy them, but Carver Trucks sure are fun.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on June 10, 2022, 04:49:54 PM
honestly thinkin about picking up one of these G&S complete reissues for a cruiser. love the way it looks, guessing its a 70s reissue?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/naturalkt4_62a54180-d308-4284-963e-a6d34f9f01dc_540x.jpg?v=1639967389)

Do it! These sorts of boards are super fun to zip around and if you're good at transition, it's a really good test to see how you can hold up with these. Just don't expect to pull of any tech tricks (cleanly) as they aren't designed for that.

I was about to get a G&S but ended up getting an Alva, but if I ever need a new deck I'm going to get a G&S.

Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)

Here's how it looks 3 months later

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/851356262029590541/984967072016658512/PXL_20220610_234642637.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on June 10, 2022, 05:45:54 PM
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honestly thinkin about picking up one of these G&S complete reissues for a cruiser. love the way it looks, guessing its a 70s reissue?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/naturalkt4_62a54180-d308-4284-963e-a6d34f9f01dc_540x.jpg?v=1639967389)
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Do it! These sorts of boards are super fun to zip around and if you're good at transition, it's a really good test to see how you can hold up with these. Just don't expect to pull of any tech tricks (cleanly) as they aren't designed for that.

I was about to get a G&S but ended up getting an Alva, but if I ever need a new deck I'm going to get a G&S.

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Been thinking about getting a 70s shape for a long while and finally went for it (totally not influenced by the Lurpiv videos of them skating a Z-Flex deck).

(https://i.imgur.com/yCsqx0C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmGMPl0.jpg)

Alva 1977 Twilight Re-issue 7.75" x 29.5" with 16.25" wb (website and other places list it at 16" but they measure it from the outisde edge of the bolt hole instead of measuring it from the center).

OJ Super Juice 60mm 78a

Bronson G3

Indy 109 with aftermarket Indy conical 90a bushings

Mini Logo 1/4" risers

1-1/4" hardware

Super fun board so far. Wheelbase makes it stable but the trucks make it super carvy at the same time. Despite it being 7.75" x 29.5" the board actually feels bigger, but I think this is because of the long wheelbase. Hoping I can take it on transition soon.

I'm not looking to make it period correct, but I do want to put a couple of stickers on it that would make sense for the brand/shape (probably Indy + Dogtown?)
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Here's how it looks 3 months later

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/851356262029590541/984967072016658512/PXL_20220610_234642637.jpg)

this is giving me an itch for a new set up to cruise around on....
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Huell Howser on June 30, 2022, 01:44:00 PM
welp, changed my mind(for now)^ about copping a G&S because I am sitting on this quasi deck: (https://www.tactics.com/a/dmsu/2/quasi-skateboards-world-wide-90-skateboard-deck-navy.webp)

just ordered some oj mini juicers, reds, and 1/4 risers. going to throw em on this old pair of indy 159's I have sitting around. perfect summer cruiser
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on June 30, 2022, 02:02:20 PM
welp, changed my mind(for now)^ about copping a G&S because I am sitting on this quasi deck: (https://www.tactics.com/a/dmsu/2/quasi-skateboards-world-wide-90-skateboard-deck-navy.webp)

just ordered some oj mini juicers, reds, and 1/4 risers. going to throw em on this old pair of indy 159's I have sitting around. perfect summer cruiser

Damn, i want that graphic so bad. The quasi eggs are always on point, i wanted the Please Go To Hell board too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Huell Howser on June 30, 2022, 02:27:23 PM
@BartHarleyJarvis same here. my wife even loves it, we had it up as a hanger at our place haha
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hayduke lives on June 30, 2022, 04:45:50 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/pyScrYg/69-D1-BCD5-FA4-F-4580-AEE2-694-F2-B1-CF66-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pyScrYg)

raney shape AH
ace 55 classics
sml 56mm 92a
swiss 6 balls
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Huell Howser on July 07, 2022, 10:19:34 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/dtrBCqP/C081-A67-E-7-C1-D-4-EAB-A6-A9-557-EA50626-C5.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LNcft4C/A7-DA0-B4-F-B81-E-4-AC9-87-B9-2685-A97-C517-F.jpg)

spaced it and bought 1” hardware so couldn’t throw on the 1/4” dooks risers rn but still this thing is so fun to roll around on. First pair of oj mini juicers and loving em having mostly skated hard wheels my whole life hah
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: LebowskisRug on July 08, 2022, 05:59:24 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/pyScrYg/69-D1-BCD5-FA4-F-4580-AEE2-694-F2-B1-CF66-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pyScrYg)

raney shape AH
ace 55 classics
sml 56mm 95a
swiss 6 balls

I almost got this exact setup how do you like it? I was also considering a Huffer, but those are quite long. My normal deck is 14.38 so the smaller 14"WB eggs seem crazy
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on July 10, 2022, 07:07:34 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/hPfMhUK.jpeg)

heroin x royal trux collaboration
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: jakeumms on July 10, 2022, 12:24:57 PM
Lol Royal Trux collaborated with Heroin their entire career. I guess that's the joke?

Very sick cruiser. Nice use of color blocking
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: radcunt on July 10, 2022, 11:06:13 PM
honestly thinkin about picking up one of these G&S complete reissues for a cruiser. love the way it looks, guessing its a 70s reissue?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/naturalkt4_62a54180-d308-4284-963e-a6d34f9f01dc_540x.jpg?v=1639967389)
[/[ :-[
Also look into the surf skate! Designed by Neil blender and if I didn’t already have a polarizer I’d nab one in a second

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2535/2310/products/whitesurfskate_2f341aad-63e2-4b6e-9629-5e215e6e7007_720x.jpg?v=1585531194
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on July 11, 2022, 08:22:06 PM
Lol Royal Trux collaborated with Heroin their entire career. I guess that's the joke?

Very sick cruiser. Nice use of color blocking
haha yeah pretty good joke and thank you

it also came with Royal Trucks, but I gave them to a friend and put on some thunders
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on July 11, 2022, 08:35:04 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/pyScrYg/69-D1-BCD5-FA4-F-4580-AEE2-694-F2-B1-CF66-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pyScrYg)

raney shape AH
ace 55 classics
sml 56mm 95a
swiss 6 balls

Are those sml wheels really 95a? Didn’t know they came in that durometer.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChipSuey on July 20, 2022, 09:12:15 AM
Hey all, first actual gear post here (I've been lurking for decades at this point lol).

I'm 46 and decided to finally get back on the board after a long stretch of depression and just piling out, my partner and I moved from NJ to Maine and it's done wonders for my mental health, and one of the byproducts was I wanted to skate again.  Been through a bit of gear madness trying to figure out what I like and what works for me so many years and pounds later, and I'm just all about big soft wheels now.  I've got two setups- a Welcome Chris Miller shaped board, and the Grimple mini Beach Bum.  The Beach Bum is especially fun.

Welcome board setup:

8.75" x 32.88"
14.75" wheelbase
Rides like an 8.5” popsicle (according to Welcome)
Indy 159's
OJ Mini Super Juice

This one's fun because I can cruise but also if I want to try a grind or a slide on a curb, I can do that too.  Just straight ollies are fun too because of the bounciness of the wheels. 

(https://i.ibb.co/c21RqWk/IMG-2440.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c21RqWk)(https://i.ibb.co/nn03hbk/IMG-2439.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nn03hbk)


The Grimple mini is just an absolute blast, I took it to Portland this weekend and was just having a blast rolling over all types of crust and cobblestones, ripping over dirt corners, popping over little medians with rocks and weeds all over, it was just dumb fun. I also decided to get a bit weird with it and do some fun wavy grip tape designs.

 (https://i.ibb.co/KK3mJv2/IMG-2438.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KK3mJv2)(https://i.ibb.co/JrdTZV7/IMG-2437.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JrdTZV7)

Grimple Mini Beach Bum:
WIDTH (IN):   8.0
LENGTH (IN):   25.5
WHEELBASE (IN):   13.26
NOSE (IN):   2.875
TAIL (IN):   5.18

Indy 139's
OJ Super Juice 60mm


Hope everyone's doing well, and hello!



Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on July 20, 2022, 10:02:17 AM
Hey all, first actual gear post here (I've been lurking for decades at this point lol).

I'm 46 and decided to finally get back on the board after a long stretch of depression and just piling out, my partner and I moved from NJ to Maine and it's done wonders for my mental health, and one of the byproducts was I wanted to skate again.  Been through a bit of gear madness trying to figure out what I like and what works for me so many years and pounds later, and I'm just all about big soft wheels now.  I've got two setups- a Welcome Chris Miller shaped board, and the Grimple mini Beach Bum.  The Beach Bum is especially fun.

Welcome board setup:

8.75" x 32.88"
14.75" wheelbase
Rides like an 8.5” popsicle (according to Welcome)
Indy 159's
OJ Mini Super Juice

This one's fun because I can cruise but also if I want to try a grind or a slide on a curb, I can do that too.  Just straight ollies are fun too because of the bounciness of the wheels. 

(https://i.ibb.co/c21RqWk/IMG-2440.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c21RqWk)(https://i.ibb.co/nn03hbk/IMG-2439.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nn03hbk)


The Grimple mini is just an absolute blast, I took it to Portland this weekend and was just having a blast rolling over all types of crust and cobblestones, ripping over dirt corners, popping over little medians with rocks and weeds all over, it was just dumb fun. I also decided to get a bit weird with it and do some fun wavy grip tape designs.

 (https://i.ibb.co/KK3mJv2/IMG-2438.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KK3mJv2)(https://i.ibb.co/JrdTZV7/IMG-2437.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JrdTZV7)

Grimple Mini Beach Bum:
WIDTH (IN):   8.0
LENGTH (IN):   25.5
WHEELBASE (IN):   13.26
NOSE (IN):   2.875
TAIL (IN):   5.18

Indy 139's
OJ Super Juice 60mm


Hope everyone's doing well, and hello!

welcome! those are both super sick set ups.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: ChipSuey on July 20, 2022, 11:00:25 AM
Thanks! It's good to finally stop lurking, can't wait to get into a 6 page argument about something not at all skate related.

J/k I'm just here for the vibes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Skookum on August 28, 2022, 12:23:39 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/HCzHvfp/BA4-C5-A99-FFC6-4697-8-A52-B124-DD431-A54.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HCzHvfp)(https://i.ibb.co/NmMhw4T/32-AA1-CCB-836-F-4304-BB36-3-EBFE5615-B92.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NmMhw4T)(https://i.ibb.co/jv9jzQZ/0-C8721-F0-7928-451-C-8-BE3-296-BDC13-C219.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jv9jzQZ)(https://i.ibb.co/mXW82fG/329-C9-FBD-1332-46-B7-A6-A8-B5-FF297-A4253.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mXW82fG)

SC salba deck sanded the graphic off because it was his face and I wasn’t into that. Full custom wheel wells.
ACe 66 bones medium
OJ super juice
Random hardware//bearings

MPI cheap NOS fiberglass and wood laminate deck
Ace 00
OJ plain Jane
Thinking I’m actually going to remove the grip and flip this deck upside down so that the board has some flex.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on September 07, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xYcKFig.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DfJ4Dof.jpg)

Grimple mini beach bum (8x25.5x13.26) Didn't like the graphic so just plastered it with Al Green stickers lol
Ace classic 00 (3 washers on inside)
OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a
Shake Junt Abec 7 #getcharollon
Mob
Shiny krux bolts
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Huell Howser on September 07, 2022, 04:14:35 PM
whatta' beauty @tzhangdox
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Plan9Customs on September 07, 2022, 05:54:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xYcKFig.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DfJ4Dof.jpg)

Grimple mini beach bum (8x25.5x13.26) Didn't like the graphic so just plastered it with Al Green stickers lol
Ace classic 00 (3 washers on inside)
OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a
Shake Junt Abec 7 #getcharollon
Mob
Shiny krux bolts
That’s rad.
I think it’s the same shape as the Variflex splash deck. Looks like Frankie’s gonna need a talking to.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The.Skate.Father on October 07, 2022, 09:43:12 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/dtrBCqP/C081-A67-E-7-C1-D-4-EAB-A6-A9-557-EA50626-C5.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LNcft4C/A7-DA0-B4-F-B81-E-4-AC9-87-B9-2685-A97-C517-F.jpg)

spaced it and bought 1” hardware so couldn’t throw on the 1/4” dooks risers rn but still this thing is so fun to roll around on. First pair of oj mini juicers and loving em having mostly skated hard wheels my whole life hah

This is awesome, have done the same had the pool skater face on 5.8 ventures with hard bones and superjuice 60mm that I resized to 55. Love it for cruising the SWB is super responsive too.   8)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: chillclinton87 on October 16, 2022, 03:10:06 AM
Alright so thats the setups i put together recently.
bummer i didn't get enough time to try em out yet, hopefully soon!

Krooked Zip Zinger
Ace 22s
Ricta Clouds 78A in 54mm
Mixed Bearings
Bolts

Grimple Mini Beach Bum
Thunder 147
Spitfire 80HDs
Mixed bearigns i had laying around
Some Bolts

(https://i.ibb.co/8KGQrqY/PulsqG1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8KGQrqY)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hayduke lives on October 16, 2022, 07:15:33 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/pyScrYg/69-D1-BCD5-FA4-F-4580-AEE2-694-F2-B1-CF66-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pyScrYg)

raney shape AH
ace 55 classics
sml 56mm 95a
swiss 6 balls
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Are those sml wheels really 95a? Didn’t know they came in that durometer.
late response but, you are correct. they are 92a. @LebowskisRug, i do like the setup. soft/wide enough for crust. but, i still can confidently ollie up curbs and/or catch a few slappies when i'm mushing with my dog.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MC3 on November 12, 2022, 10:17:31 AM
Putting together a cruiser. Bought an uncut blank and gonna shape it, aiming for somewhere around 9-9.5"

Got some slimeballs on sale a while back, but I need some trucks still. sooooo....

Indy or Ace? I want this thing to cruise but also slash some curbs or maybe the local pump track. My daily board has always been some variation of Thunders so looking for a bit of a different feel.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on November 12, 2022, 11:27:20 AM
Putting together a cruiser. Bought an uncut blank and gonna shape it, aiming for somewhere around 9-9.5"

Got some slimeballs on sale a while back, but I need some trucks still. sooooo....

Indy or Ace? I want this thing to cruise but also slash some curbs or maybe the local pump track. My daily board has always been some variation of Thunders so looking for a bit of a different feel.

Can’t go wrong either way, but for a board that big Indy 215s look real nice….
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: The.Skate.Father on November 14, 2022, 12:07:54 AM
Quasi football pool skater face.
5.8 raw venture highs with bones hard bottom, bones mid top.
Super juice ojs, were 60mm that chunked out so I cut them down to 54mm.
Modus titaniums.
DOOM sayers hardware.

(https://i.postimg.cc/DfH5bqfv/IMG-20221114-160216-edit-2678919988086538.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJxcNhhm/IMG-20221114-160237-edit-2678905446992269.jpg)
Love cruising this thing super nimble and smooth.


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fs1/2cab on December 07, 2022, 12:28:56 PM
I put a cruiser together from old parts I had laying around. It is now the setup for my girl.

Quasi 8.125 (painted the top in that green ish color)
Indy 139 Standard
Ricta Clouds 78a 52mm
Some bearings
Some bolts
Mob Grip (heavily sanded down)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ry0z85JQ/20221105-151954-2.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQSyTBVC/20221105-152425-2.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zG90cC06/20221105-152005-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on January 13, 2023, 02:45:20 PM
Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: lulz on January 13, 2023, 08:22:40 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/HCzHvfp/BA4-C5-A99-FFC6-4697-8-A52-B124-DD431-A54.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HCzHvfp)(https://i.ibb.co/NmMhw4T/32-AA1-CCB-836-F-4304-BB36-3-EBFE5615-B92.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NmMhw4T)(https://i.ibb.co/jv9jzQZ/0-C8721-F0-7928-451-C-8-BE3-296-BDC13-C219.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jv9jzQZ)(https://i.ibb.co/mXW82fG/329-C9-FBD-1332-46-B7-A6-A8-B5-FF297-A4253.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mXW82fG)

SC salba deck sanded the graphic off because it was his face and I wasn’t into that. Full custom wheel wells.
ACe 66 bones medium
OJ super juice
Random hardware//bearings

MPI cheap NOS fiberglass and wood laminate deck
Ace 00
OJ plain Jane
Thinking I’m actually going to remove the grip and flip this deck upside down so that the board has some flex.

How did that mpi hold up? Also, how much do you weigh?😁
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on January 13, 2023, 09:27:49 PM
Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

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(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
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Sick one. I need a new cruiser and the beach bum could be just the ticket but i might hold out to see how the new Genius shape looks in person.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on January 14, 2023, 08:21:18 AM
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Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

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(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
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[close]

Sick one. I need a new cruiser and the beach bum could be just the ticket but i might hold out to see how the new Genius shape looks in person.

Took it for a skate last night and had some fun. The thing is SHORT so it feels totally different to the blue meanies/polar surfs I’ve ridden in the past. It makes you want to carve and do little cutbacks the way I imagine a polarizer does
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 14, 2023, 05:59:19 PM
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Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

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(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
[close]
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Sick one. I need a new cruiser and the beach bum could be just the ticket but i might hold out to see how the new Genius shape looks in person.
[close]

Took it for a skate last night and had some fun. The thing is SHORT so it feels totally different to the blue meanies/polar surfs I’ve ridden in the past. It makes you want to carve and do little cutbacks the way I imagine a polarizer does


Yeah, it is very short, feeling a bit cramped on the one someone else brought in that I had a go of.

From that first board, the second version - Beach Bummer came out, which I have and it feels way more stable, but I do prefer a bigger board in both length and wheelbase, even for fun rides.

That one would still be a cool ride and good for a lot of things though.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on January 14, 2023, 06:34:18 PM
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Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

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(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
[close]
[close]

Sick one. I need a new cruiser and the beach bum could be just the ticket but i might hold out to see how the new Genius shape looks in person.
[close]

Took it for a skate last night and had some fun. The thing is SHORT so it feels totally different to the blue meanies/polar surfs I’ve ridden in the past. It makes you want to carve and do little cutbacks the way I imagine a polarizer does
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Yeah, it is very short, feeling a bit cramped on the one someone else brought in that I had a go of.

From that first board, the second version - Beach Bummer came out, which I have and it feels way more stable, but I do prefer a bigger board in both length and wheelbase, even for fun rides.

That one would still be a cool ride and good for a lot of things though.

The way I have it set up, it's definitely going to be primarily a cruiser. It'll actually stay under my desk at work for getting across our warehouse or for curb sessions at lunch. i have heard people say they skate it and it flips pretty well, but I won't be doing any of that. Slides and slappies only.

It's replacing an AH Blue Meanie which was just too long and square for me, wasn't fun to carve around on. This should do the trick I'm thinking
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 15, 2023, 02:08:33 PM

It's replacing an AH Blue Meanie which was just too long and square for me, wasn't fun to carve around on. This should do the trick I'm thinking


Sounds like an ideal shape for your needs.

Always makes it so much nicer, rather than having something like the Blue Meanie and wishing it was shorter, or trying to shorten wheelbase or cut the board down, which may or may not even turn out being that much fun in the end.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Bror on January 19, 2023, 02:54:07 AM
Can we have a discussion about cruiser wheels that slides? What's your favourites?

Got the oj keyframes in 56mm last spring but didn't find them to great for cruising on asphalt.. new asphalt sure and for a do it all wheel it was nice.

Got the oj super juice 60s and they were wonderful for cruising around. But haven't got them to slide yet due to the shape.. riding hills and not being able to powerslide feels both sketchy and a lil boring.

I read somewhere here that bones did the 60mm rat bones in their dragon formula. Maybe that would be the answer? Anyone tried them?

Ten years ago I had some really nice cruiser wheels from this longboard brand venom which slid really nice at higher speeds but unfortunately I lost the board.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on January 19, 2023, 04:46:15 AM
Can we have a discussion about cruiser wheels that slides? What's your favourites?

Got the oj keyframes in 56mm last spring but didn't find them to great for cruising on asphalt.. new asphalt sure and for a do it all wheel it was nice.

Got the oj super juice 60s and they were wonderful for cruising around. But haven't got them to slide yet due to the shape.. riding hills and not being able to powerslide feels both sketchy and a lil boring.

I read somewhere here that bones did the 60mm rat bones in their dragon formula. Maybe that would be the answer? Anyone tried them?

Ten years ago I had some really nice cruiser wheels from this longboard brand venom which slid really nice at higher speeds but unfortunately I lost the board.

Powell G Slides
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on January 19, 2023, 10:44:49 AM
I have been able to slide my 60 mm 78A Ricta Clouds but it’s not easy. It takes a lot more speed and effort than hard wheels. It took me a good while to figure out how to make them slide, the feeling is that different from hard wheels, especially Formula Fours, which is all I ride for hard wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: bombsaway86 on January 19, 2023, 10:47:26 AM
Can we have a discussion about cruiser wheels that slides? What's your favourites?

Got the oj keyframes in 56mm last spring but didn't find them to great for cruising on asphalt.. new asphalt sure and for a do it all wheel it was nice.

Got the oj super juice 60s and they were wonderful for cruising around. But haven't got them to slide yet due to the shape.. riding hills and not being able to powerslide feels both sketchy and a lil boring.

I read somewhere here that bones did the 60mm rat bones in their dragon formula. Maybe that would be the answer? Anyone tried them?

Ten years ago I had some really nice cruiser wheels from this longboard brand venom which slid really nice at higher speeds but unfortunately I lost the board.

Super juices will slide, you just gotta put some effort into it. It helps if your trucks are on the loose side
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oliknight on January 28, 2023, 07:31:49 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/kqYMYNG/47-FD685-A-FAC8-4-B62-A1-C9-E9-AE6-E4-E9721.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kqYMYNG)

Lots of fun
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Aquatic Dinosaur on January 28, 2023, 11:08:53 AM
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Can we have a discussion about cruiser wheels that slides? What's your favourites?

Got the oj keyframes in 56mm last spring but didn't find them to great for cruising on asphalt.. new asphalt sure and for a do it all wheel it was nice.

Got the oj super juice 60s and they were wonderful for cruising around. But haven't got them to slide yet due to the shape.. riding hills and not being able to powerslide feels both sketchy and a lil boring.

I read somewhere here that bones did the 60mm rat bones in their dragon formula. Maybe that would be the answer? Anyone tried them?

Ten years ago I had some really nice cruiser wheels from this longboard brand venom which slid really nice at higher speeds but unfortunately I lost the board.
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Powell G Slides

I had these, it was definitely hard to break into a slide and eventually they chipped away in large chunks and became unusable after not that long
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Creachteach on February 12, 2023, 04:09:02 AM
Creature Russell VX 8.6
Indy 159 forged hollow Hawk
2x1/8” plastic risers
59 mm green thrift kryptonics
Old metal shield bearings from thrift shop, that I’ve pried the shields off. Said made in west Germany on them. Brass ball cages. Fresh oil.
Way too long indy bolts
MOB



(https://i.ibb.co/YQKdDKk/E192-B0-FE-CB28-4038-923-E-D96-B1-C2-CF5-C7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YQKdDKk)

(https://i.ibb.co/YNNMzLb/3-B70-F029-E735-4-E8-C-BA4-C-548458-E6-CAE0.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YNNMzLb)

(https://i.ibb.co/pnK2Jbk/08-C5440-E-5-B0-F-4961-B7-D7-89-D712741-FD1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pnK2Jbk)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: cucktard on February 12, 2023, 04:58:40 AM
Can we have a discussion about cruiser wheels that slides? What's your favourites?

Got the oj keyframes in 56mm last spring but didn't find them to great for cruising on asphalt.. new asphalt sure and for a do it all wheel it was nice.

Got the oj super juice 60s and they were wonderful for cruising around. But haven't got them to slide yet due to the shape.. riding hills and not being able to powerslide feels both sketchy and a lil boring.

I read somewhere here that bones did the 60mm rat bones in their dragon formula. Maybe that would be the answer? Anyone tried them?

Ten years ago I had some really nice cruiser wheels from this longboard brand venom which slid really nice at higher speeds but unfortunately I lost the board.

I have some 90a wider dragon prototypes (with the core) that scratch this itch perfectly.
If they release the lower 90as do yourself a favor and grab some
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on February 12, 2023, 07:59:56 AM
Just set this up. Took it out for a few hours yesterday and had a ton of fun.
(https://i.imgur.com/0qCbaTh.jpg)
Cromer egg, 53 Slimeballs, 8.25 broken in  Thunders.
This is actually the 3rd time getting this same shape (I had 2 of the alligator graphic)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oliknight on February 26, 2023, 05:51:11 PM
Does anyone know of any soft wheels that don’t crumble? I have had oj super juice twice, one wheel on one of the sets has loads of cracks in it and one set has had chunks taken out out of a couple of the wheels, I don’t exactly take them on any crazy terrain, bit  disappointed.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: roba on February 28, 2023, 03:20:23 AM
cross post from the set up thread

(https://i.imgur.com/Xzmi4OD.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CXqkC3M.jpeg)

finally built myself a cruiser

new deal andy howell 9.375 x 32.1 x 14
ace classic 55s
arbor whiskey 56mm 92a wheels
arbor bearings
arbor bolts
jessup nbd grip

other than the deck everything is from an arbor complete i bought for a steal, it was cheaper than the trucks alone lol. the board surprisingly works for flatground.

i took it to a skatepark yesterday and it works ok, the wheels even kinda slide, i could do lil speed checks and i landed a cab on flatground which i didn't expect. they slide better than 95a mini-logos. crooked grinds don't work but i was able to do some 5-0s and nosegrinds. i built that board to lend it to my filmer homie but it's fun to skate so i'll definitely be running it sometimes. i put that rubber grip on it so that i can ollie up curbs in non-skate shoes, i'm not really sure if it makes shoes actually last longer but i read somewhere that it does so i hope that's true. it looks kinda cool on that deck too but i don't think i could run it on my regular set up
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Steely Daniel on February 28, 2023, 03:41:56 AM
cross post from the set up thread

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(https://i.imgur.com/Xzmi4OD.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CXqkC3M.jpeg)

finally built myself a cruiser

new deal andy howell 9.375 x 32.1 x 14
ace classic 55s
arbor whiskey 56mm 92a wheels
arbor bearings
arbor bolts
jessup nbd grip

other than the deck everything is from an arbor complete i bought for a steal, it was cheaper than the trucks alone lol. the board surprisingly works for flatground.
[close]

i took it to a skatepark yesterday and it works ok, the wheels even kinda slide, i could do lil speed checks and i landed a cab on flatground which i didn't expect. they slide better than 95a mini-logos. crooked grinds don't work but i was able to do some 5-0s and nosegrinds. i built that board to lend it to my filmer homie but it's fun to skate so i'll definitely be running it sometimes. i put that rubber grip on it so that i can ollie up curbs in non-skate shoes, i'm not really sure if it makes shoes actually last longer but i read somewhere that it does so i hope that's true. it looks kinda cool on that deck too but i don't think i could run it on my regular set up

I'm mostly curious about that jessup ultra nbd grip. It looks very coarse but kind of perfect at the same time.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: roba on February 28, 2023, 04:34:52 AM
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cross post from the set up thread

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(https://i.imgur.com/Xzmi4OD.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CXqkC3M.jpeg)

finally built myself a cruiser

new deal andy howell 9.375 x 32.1 x 14
ace classic 55s
arbor whiskey 56mm 92a wheels
arbor bearings
arbor bolts
jessup nbd grip

other than the deck everything is from an arbor complete i bought for a steal, it was cheaper than the trucks alone lol. the board surprisingly works for flatground.
[close]

i took it to a skatepark yesterday and it works ok, the wheels even kinda slide, i could do lil speed checks and i landed a cab on flatground which i didn't expect. they slide better than 95a mini-logos. crooked grinds don't work but i was able to do some 5-0s and nosegrinds. i built that board to lend it to my filmer homie but it's fun to skate so i'll definitely be running it sometimes. i put that rubber grip on it so that i can ollie up curbs in non-skate shoes, i'm not really sure if it makes shoes actually last longer but i read somewhere that it does so i hope that's true. it looks kinda cool on that deck too but i don't think i could run it on my regular set up
[close]

I'm mostly curious about that jessup ultra nbd grip. It looks very coarse but kind of perfect at the same time.

it looks like really rough griptape in the photo i posted but it feels kinda weird when you touch it, not as coarse as you might think but it grips really well, it's funny. i only skated it once so i can't speak on the quality. in the pictures it looks like it's gray, but in real life it's like 40% black, 40% white and 20% colored. there are colorful rubber dots all over it, which you can't see in the photos.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Roisto on February 28, 2023, 06:05:08 AM
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cross post from the set up thread

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(https://i.imgur.com/Xzmi4OD.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CXqkC3M.jpeg)

finally built myself a cruiser

new deal andy howell 9.375 x 32.1 x 14
ace classic 55s
arbor whiskey 56mm 92a wheels
arbor bearings
arbor bolts
jessup nbd grip

other than the deck everything is from an arbor complete i bought for a steal, it was cheaper than the trucks alone lol. the board surprisingly works for flatground.
[close]

i took it to a skatepark yesterday and it works ok, the wheels even kinda slide, i could do lil speed checks and i landed a cab on flatground which i didn't expect. they slide better than 95a mini-logos. crooked grinds don't work but i was able to do some 5-0s and nosegrinds. i built that board to lend it to my filmer homie but it's fun to skate so i'll definitely be running it sometimes. i put that rubber grip on it so that i can ollie up curbs in non-skate shoes, i'm not really sure if it makes shoes actually last longer but i read somewhere that it does so i hope that's true. it looks kinda cool on that deck too but i don't think i could run it on my regular set up
[close]

I'm mostly curious about that jessup ultra nbd grip. It looks very coarse but kind of perfect at the same time.
[close]

it looks like really rough griptape in the photo i posted but it feels kinda weird when you touch it, not as coarse as you might think but it grips really well, it's funny. i only skated it once so i can't speak on the quality. in the pictures it looks like it's gray, but in real life it's like 40% black, 40% white and 20% colored. there are colorful rubber dots all over it, which you can't see in the photos.

It works fine when it's dry but if it gets even a bit wet it loses most of the grip. Outright dangerous. It's also really difficult to cut and rip off from a deck. I wouldn't recommend it if you're in an area where there's any chance of getting the grip wet at all. I got mine slightly wet carrying my board from the bus station to the indoor skatepark in light rain. Wasn't fully soaked or anything close to it but it was next to impossible to skate for 30+ minutes even after patting it out with my shirt.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on February 28, 2023, 04:50:17 PM
Does anyone know of any soft wheels that don’t crumble? I have had oj super juice twice, one wheel on one of the sets has loads of cracks in it and one set has had chunks taken out out of a couple of the wheels, I don’t exactly take them on any crazy terrain, bit  disappointed.
I have the same issue with most OJs. Key frames are pretty good to go, I have some Slimeballs now and am liking them. Definitely don’t get the Spitfire cruiser with the hardcore, I’ve literally torn 2 pair in half now…
Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: roba on March 01, 2023, 02:32:53 AM
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cross post from the set up thread

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(https://i.imgur.com/Xzmi4OD.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CXqkC3M.jpeg)

finally built myself a cruiser

new deal andy howell 9.375 x 32.1 x 14
ace classic 55s
arbor whiskey 56mm 92a wheels
arbor bearings
arbor bolts
jessup nbd grip

other than the deck everything is from an arbor complete i bought for a steal, it was cheaper than the trucks alone lol. the board surprisingly works for flatground.
[close]

i took it to a skatepark yesterday and it works ok, the wheels even kinda slide, i could do lil speed checks and i landed a cab on flatground which i didn't expect. they slide better than 95a mini-logos. crooked grinds don't work but i was able to do some 5-0s and nosegrinds. i built that board to lend it to my filmer homie but it's fun to skate so i'll definitely be running it sometimes. i put that rubber grip on it so that i can ollie up curbs in non-skate shoes, i'm not really sure if it makes shoes actually last longer but i read somewhere that it does so i hope that's true. it looks kinda cool on that deck too but i don't think i could run it on my regular set up
[close]

I'm mostly curious about that jessup ultra nbd grip. It looks very coarse but kind of perfect at the same time.
[close]

it looks like really rough griptape in the photo i posted but it feels kinda weird when you touch it, not as coarse as you might think but it grips really well, it's funny. i only skated it once so i can't speak on the quality. in the pictures it looks like it's gray, but in real life it's like 40% black, 40% white and 20% colored. there are colorful rubber dots all over it, which you can't see in the photos.
[close]

It works fine when it's dry but if it gets even a bit wet it loses most of the grip. Outright dangerous. It's also really difficult to cut and rip off from a deck. I wouldn't recommend it if you're in an area where there's any chance of getting the grip wet at all. I got mine slightly wet carrying my board from the bus station to the indoor skatepark in light rain. Wasn't fully soaked or anything close to it but it was next to impossible to skate for 30+ minutes even after patting it out with my shirt.

when i was gripping other people’s boards at the shop with it the first couple of times i also thought so but if you’re pulling on the griptape and not using a dull blade it’s as easy to cut as regular jessup in my experience. sucks that it loses grip when wet, but i’ve had that with all griptape since i always sand mine down, maybe it’s even more extreme with this rubber grip, i don’t know and i‘m not really going to go out of my way to test it lol
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: oliknight on March 05, 2023, 01:38:11 PM
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Does anyone know of any soft wheels that don’t crumble? I have had oj super juice twice, one wheel on one of the sets has loads of cracks in it and one set has had chunks taken out out of a couple of the wheels, I don’t exactly take them on any crazy terrain, bit  disappointed.
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I have the same issue with most OJs. Key frames are pretty good to go, I have some Slimeballs now and am liking them. Definitely don’t get the Spitfire cruiser with the hardcore, I’ve literally torn 2 pair in half now…
Hope that helps!

Glad I saw this because I was considering spitfire! Maybe slimeballs are the ones to try next, another problem I have with the ojs is my bearings slip out of place constantly and make it so the wheels don’t spin smoothly and the bearings rub on the truck/bolt, it’s not the worst like they still roll fine but it’s just really annoying
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Plan9Customs on March 05, 2023, 04:56:33 PM
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Does anyone know of any soft wheels that don’t crumble? I have had oj super juice twice, one wheel on one of the sets has loads of cracks in it and one set has had chunks taken out out of a couple of the wheels, I don’t exactly take them on any crazy terrain, bit  disappointed.
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I have the same issue with most OJs. Key frames are pretty good to go, I have some Slimeballs now and am liking them. Definitely don’t get the Spitfire cruiser with the hardcore, I’ve literally torn 2 pair in half now…
Hope that helps!

Just curious as too how long ago the Spit cruiser wheels ripping in half was? I know they had that issue about 10(+ish) years ago. I rode 3 sets from 2016 until Covid hit and never had an issue with them. Skated crust and did shit tons of slappys on them. Only issue I had was nose/tail slides sucked unless you wax the hell out of the vert part of the curb or ledge. That’s just a soft wheel in general thing(maybe not with the dragons but whatever). Shit, they even did power slides good for a soft wheel.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 05, 2023, 06:39:58 PM
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Re Spitfire soft wheels

They just brought out new / improved Spitfire 80HD wheels, which have more a hex inside core on them, but I don't recall the media blurb info I saw with them.

For me the older ones worked well enough, but compared to some other wheels where I could really push into carve turns, if I did that too hard on Spitfire 80HD wheels, they would almost tip over or feel like they were mushing out, but I never had the core come apart or the wheel surface chunk out a lot, even though I had seen others with all brands of wheels in pieces, including those Spitfire 80HD wheels.

I still have a few sets on boards and they are a good cruiser wheel for smaller setups or boards I know I am not going to go too hard on, but I almost think if they were a bit more in the 85 - 88 range, they might work a bit better, even though that is bordering on normal soft wheel territory anyway.


The Spitfire Soft Ds in 92 duro are still my go to for softer wheels I can still skate like normal when needed, but I did stock up on them before they discontinued them, the 54 and 56mm sizes in particular.

I have others in 92, 95 and 97 duro which are good for other things as well, but being the original formula, they come with their own issues, but at least I don't slip out skating them on slippery ramps or when I just want a softer wheel for whatever reason.


For anyone wanting decent wheels, sure the Bones Dragons and other softer mixes are out there, but some of the Mini Logo wheels in both 90 and 95 duros are really good too, still able to hold speed better than most soft wheels and don't feel like a soft wheel, apart from the grip.

They are also fairly cheap and very easy to get, or at least the ones I have seen around anyway.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Plan9Customs on March 11, 2023, 05:54:28 PM
@Mbrimson88 you liked the Soft D 92s?! Had a set and couldn’t stand them, to hard on bad crust and to slow on minimal crust. Seemed like the worst of both in my experience. I’ve got a set I’ll give you if you want to pay shipping from the states.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 11, 2023, 06:18:05 PM
@Mbrimson88 you liked the Soft D 92s?! Had a set and couldn’t stand them, to hard on bad crust and to slow on minimal crust. Seemed like the worst of both in my experience. I’ve got a set I’ll give you if you want to pay shipping from the states.


Ha they are ok at best really, but I like that in the bigger sizes I have, they still work well enough for slippery wood or metal ramps that other wheels just slide out on, so I get what you are saying about them.  They sure do feel so much slower than other normal wheels.

I stocked up and will most likely never even open the last few sets because I don't skate those wheels that much overall, but I have also found they are really good for people who want to learn and work well when beginners or others have a go of my board with those wheels on.


The ones I most commonly use are the 59mm but I also still have 63mm 92 duro and a couple of other versions around 60mm from before they changed up to whatever they had before they stopped doing them.  The smaller ones definitely feel so much slower though.

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Snackbar on March 12, 2023, 10:14:14 AM
With it being winter and work I've only been able to push around on it maybe 3x, but for me being a little thicker than I'd like and middle age its been fun to just goof around on.

Winkowski Volcano
159 Indy hollows (not my fav, but they were on hand)
Bones hard
54mm OJ Key Frames
Bones Reds

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/335462088_777152603570926_1841902521990308176_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=ae9488&_nc_ohc=Q3q4tlPJRoYAX8jSEQI&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=03_AdR5WK4PkKTGTzNnK2cEy4nIOg21zQqcql9kZox677G4Yw&oe=64355CFD)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Made In China on March 16, 2023, 10:32:42 AM
Cross posting this from the set up thread, since this is definitely more of a cruiser for me.

I've been wanting a second set up that's somewhere between a cruiser and a "trick" set up and I finally cobbled together the parts!

(https://i.imgur.com/n54sn22l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QyYDW3gl.jpg)

Heroin 8.9 Fried Egg (thanks to @Gene_Harrogate <3)
Thunders (I found these on my street a few years back lol)
Powell Dragon 56mms
Bones Red
Krooked risers
Shorty's

The wheels, bearings, and hardware I ordered from Cassette Skateshop, shout out @MOE SYZLAK!! I also stole the "fucking emo" sticker idea from someone in this thread. I can't remember who it was, but shout out to that dude! I would never use these fucking awesome stickers otherwise. Excited to take this out after work today and do some slappies!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Snappyfingers on March 20, 2023, 02:12:13 PM
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Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

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(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
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Sick one. I need a new cruiser and the beach bum could be just the ticket but i might hold out to see how the new Genius shape looks in person.

Deetz on “Genius” shape???
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 20, 2023, 04:35:58 PM
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Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...

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(https://i.imgur.com/G9dsGla.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sTmhQdW.jpg)

Antihero Beach Bum replacing my Blue Meanie. Short and Thicc just how I like em
Ace AF1 66 w/ Ace Shock Pads
Spitfire F4 58mm Radial Full
Quantum Metallics
Pig Rails
Mob
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Sick one. I need a new cruiser and the beach bum could be just the ticket but i might hold out to see how the new Genius shape looks in person.
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Deetz on “Genius” shape???


It might be out on the next catalog drop, but it is a slightly smaller version of a Huffer, from what I recall.


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 20, 2023, 07:25:58 PM
The Genius is 9.18 x 31.5 with a 14.25 WB. Nose looks Hufferish. Tail is more square. Eggy rails. Looks like it would make a sick cruiser.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Snappyfingers on March 25, 2023, 07:45:36 AM
The Genius is 9.18 x 31.5 with a 14.25 WB. Nose looks Hufferish. Tail is more square. Eggy rails. Looks like it would make a sick cruiser.

So is the ‘Genius’ the ‘Nooner’?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 25, 2023, 08:45:15 AM
Genius shape

(https://i.imgur.com/hkUfDTD.png)

Nooner shape

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0522/9553/2730/products/image_8b0f9da7-88d5-4f46-a2cf-53f571aeaf6a_1600x.jpg?v=1679599292)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: yourbreakfsat on March 25, 2023, 10:13:50 AM
Genius shape

(https://i.imgur.com/hkUfDTD.png)

Polar surf shape fans are going to be happy

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2372/6183/products/sr_1080x.jpg?v=1658957785)

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: zozu on March 29, 2023, 02:37:54 AM
This is basically my main setup since I fucked my ankle recently
(https://i.ibb.co/XXg5nSN/IMG-20230322-153043.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6YxtKgV)
Welcome Antheme 8.8 Egg 14 x 31.75
Indy Winkowski 149 Cast Hollow
Spitfire 60mm 97a Jeff Carlyle wheels
Shake Junt Night Train bearings for some reason
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on April 02, 2023, 08:47:44 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHkfJbh8/20230401-150544.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zfnVxJbk/20230401-150553.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3ZSFxT3)




Word Is Bond 8.75
Thunder 161 w/ Indy 94a bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm (these wheels are dopee, love to be able to be on a cruiser feeling wheel that slides)
Assorted mix of bearings
Shortys hardware
Shake Junt 1/8 risers
Regular Mob with some Mob Clear


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on April 02, 2023, 08:49:36 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHkfJbh8/20230401-150544.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zfnVxJbk/20230401-150553.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3ZSFxT3)




Word Is Bond 8.75
Thunder 161 w/ Indy 94a bushings
Powell Dragons (these wheels are dopee, love to be able to be on a cruiser feeling wheel that slides)
Assorted mix of bearings
Shortys hardware
Shake Junt 1/8 risers

Whoa that shape is fuckin crazy
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on April 03, 2023, 10:29:10 AM
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(https://i.postimg.cc/FHkfJbh8/20230401-150544.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zfnVxJbk/20230401-150553.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3ZSFxT3)




Word Is Bond 8.75
Thunder 161 w/ Indy 94a bushings
Powell Dragons (these wheels are dopee, love to be able to be on a cruiser feeling wheel that slides)
Assorted mix of bearings
Shortys hardware
Shake Junt 1/8 risers
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Whoa that shape is fuckin crazy
Its pretty dope, this is the first time we are doing a non-popsicle shape and the board is really versatile and responsive (Im coming from a 9.1 Grimple egg) . The tail is like a mellow wide tail of an 8.5-8.6 and the nose has a pretty good amount of concave. Im pretty stoked on the results
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: overwaxed on April 07, 2023, 09:42:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HnHN4cy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VIJ6QJw.jpg)

Snapped these just now on a ride to CVS to pick up a prescription - Polar Dane 1 shape (bought thinking I might like it for general skating but I'm too much a product of the 90s/00s to ever vibe with shaped boards I think), Indy Stage 11 149's, OJ Super Juice Mini 55mm, Reds, random hardware, mix of mob clear and jessup with a little paint marker fun - the wheels are great, perfect for Chicago crust and they don't feel so big or awkward that I can't pop onto curbs or even throw down a slappy here and there.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pops on April 07, 2023, 10:46:57 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HnHN4cy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VIJ6QJw.jpg)

Snapped these just now on a ride to CVS to pick up a prescription - Polar Dane 1 shape (bought thinking I might like it for general skating but I'm too much a product of the 90s/00s to ever vibe with shaped boards I think), Indy Stage 11 149's, OJ Super Juice Mini 55mm, Reds, random hardware, mix of mob clear and jessup with a little paint marker fun - the wheels are great, perfect for Chicago crust and they don't feel so big or awkward that I can't pop onto curbs or even throw down a slappy here and there.

Looks fun! I swear by those wheels because cruising is my way nowadays. I'm running Ace Af1 55s and Mini Super Juices on Dane and Chocolate Couch and their the funnest setups to me.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: fulfillthedream on April 08, 2023, 11:43:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/YRMTGpi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CNWPoRt.jpg)



Was injured so set this up with old trucks/wheels and bearings I had lying around

8.25 Krooked Ronnie Sandoval Shape
147 Thunder hi's with the stock bushings and risers
53mm 80a wheels i got off ebay for $15
Bones big balls

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FUBAR on April 26, 2023, 03:15:40 PM
My current neighborhood cruiser. Almost time to change out due to razor tail, but it’s been a fun ride. Theories Egg shape, old axled V Lights and some SML Coffee Cruisers.
(https://i.ibb.co/xgg2ffM/IMG-8959.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xgg2ffM)

(https://i.ibb.co/N7MCnGn/IMG-8960.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N7MCnGn)

(https://i.ibb.co/McrXDXK/IMG-8961.jpg) (https://ibb.co/McrXDXK)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on June 28, 2023, 07:08:59 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TdYQzOb.jpg)
Genius
nicely broken in Ace Af1 55s
Lucky semi soft 1/8" risers
Spitfire 80HD Classic Full 56mms
mix match of quantum bearings
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: FUBAR on June 29, 2023, 06:27:34 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/cQ3fXXx/CC28711-E-50-DB-482-E-A799-3491-D22-BFA72.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cQ3fXXx)
8.3 DOA Flat. As fuck.
Old axle’d 8.5 V Lights
Old 52mm SML Coffee Cruisers

A very fun board to roll around on. Top bushings are gonna blow at any time but whatever. My fault for crankin them down so much, even tho the trucks are still pretty loose. I had a fun curb session the other day on this thing.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Daydream on June 29, 2023, 07:17:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TdYQzOb.jpg)
Genius
nicely broken in Ace Af1 55s
Lucky semi soft 1/8" risers
Spitfire 80HD Classic Full 56mms
mix match of quantum bearings
this thing must GO
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on June 30, 2023, 05:31:33 AM
Just set this up. Took it out for a few hours yesterday and had a ton of fun.
(https://i.imgur.com/0qCbaTh.jpg)
Cromer egg, 53 Slimeballs, 8.25 broken in  Thunders.
This is actually the 3rd time getting this same shape (I had 2 of the alligator graphic)
Love that teal color on wheels. Gnar on your way.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on June 30, 2023, 11:07:10 AM
Got tired of lugging the Orange Eagle and Green Giant up five flights of stairs every time I get to the office, so I went to the opposite end of the spectrum this summer. Bought the deck and trucks last year with some Lil’ Smokies so all the kids can learn to skate at the holiday barbecues. Nice BBS wood (I think this was a II). Not much bigger than the Josh Kalis Alien Workshop decks I skated in my teen years lol.

Classic Eaglet (7.3/12.9 WB)
145 Thunder Lights
56mm Cadillac OG (reissue with the Road Rider style core, real light and skinny for a cruiser wheel)

(https://i.ibb.co/X83D3jk/ECAC6-A03-6-A9-C-4861-B783-82-ADE861-F11-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X83D3jk)(https://i.ibb.co/dGzTjjX/B58-B74-DE-20-CA-4-E91-AF1-A-92-BC5402094-D.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dGzTjjX)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on June 30, 2023, 12:02:21 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/TdYQzOb.jpg)
Genius
nicely broken in Ace Af1 55s
Lucky semi soft 1/8" risers
Spitfire 80HD Classic Full 56mms
mix match of quantum bearings
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this thing must GO

pretty stoked on it. I think Af1 60s will be a better fit but this works. also there is a wheel well version coming in fall but i couldn't wait that long.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: iw0 on June 30, 2023, 01:25:43 PM
Got tired of lugging the Orange Eagle and Green Giant up five flights of stairs every time I get to the office, so I went to the opposite end of the spectrum this summer. Bought the deck and trucks last year with some Lil’ Smokies so all the kids can learn to skate at the holiday barbecues. Nice BBS wood (I think this was a II). Not much bigger than the Josh Kalis Alien Workshop decks I skated in my teen years lol.

Classic Eaglet (7.3/12.9 WB)
145 Thunder Lights
56mm Cadillac OG (reissue with the Road Rider style core, real light and skinny for a cruiser wheel)

(https://i.ibb.co/X83D3jk/ECAC6-A03-6-A9-C-4861-B783-82-ADE861-F11-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X83D3jk)(https://i.ibb.co/dGzTjjX/B58-B74-DE-20-CA-4-E91-AF1-A-92-BC5402094-D.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dGzTjjX)

nice pencil
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: MC3 on July 19, 2023, 03:44:11 PM
Been wanting to try shaping my own board for a while now. Got an uncut blank and aimed for something that would fall between a Zig Zagger and Zip Zogger. ~9.75" at the widest point, nose and tail like the Zogger. Happy enough with it for being cut with a jigsaw and orbital sander.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53058354155_d6184b968c_z.jpg)

Chrome Paint and yellow on top (pro tip, gloss clear makes chrome spray paint look like gloss silver :/ )

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53057386472_a1c37f605c_z.jpg)

"Final" Setup

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53058452413_bdc83a6750_z.jpg)

9" Thunder standards
1/8" Thunder risers
60mm Slimeballs
Bones Reds

I initially set it up hoping to not need risers, but with the big ass wheels the wheelbite was rough. Already thinking about some 55mm Mini Super Juices... rides good tho.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BL0B on July 19, 2023, 04:36:05 PM
sunny side up, looks great!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on July 19, 2023, 06:55:33 PM
Sick!

@MC3

I’ve destroyed many boards trying and to slim down decks with a jig saw.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marcusbutler on July 25, 2023, 08:56:10 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/s3fGYny/cruiser.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s3fGYny)

One of my two. I think it's 8"x28".
Indy mids(tried to skate them but hated them)
OJ keyframes 53mm(i think)
Reds
mob
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 06, 2023, 07:18:43 PM
Really wanted to like my 80HDs but man after 3 or 4 sessions they are nearly toast with one wheel worn way more than the others. And cracks in two wheels where the urethane looks to be splitting. I did spend a couple of hours on a pump track but still...

Anyway, I sent a claim to DLX. We shall see... Curious to try the Sapphires instead.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mr. Pickles on August 06, 2023, 07:30:28 PM
Really wanted to like my 80HDs but man after 3 or 4 sessions they are nearly toast with one wheel worn way more than the others. And cracks in two wheels where the urethane looks to be splitting. I did spend a couple of hours on a pump track but still...

Anyway, I sent a claim to DLX. We shall see... Curious to try the Sapphires instead.
Yea those wheels are consistently terrible. I’ve had a couple sets and I never learn. Last one the bearing seat was way bigger than the bearings. Got some hot juice 60s and I don’t think I’ll go with a different cruiser wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 06, 2023, 07:32:40 PM
Yeah I had 55mm Superjuice before these and they were great. But I am DLX fan boy and really wanted these 80HDs to work.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Daydream on August 06, 2023, 09:07:44 PM
Yeah I had 55mm Superjuice before these and they were great. But I am DLX fan boy and really wanted these 80HDs to work.
were the 80hd a newer pair? I swear they were claiming they have changed somewhat recently
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 06, 2023, 09:36:20 PM
Yep. The “reformulated” ones.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on August 07, 2023, 01:44:08 AM
Been wanting to try shaping my own board for a while now. Got an uncut blank and aimed for something that would fall between a Zig Zagger and Zip Zogger. ~9.75" at the widest point, nose and tail like the Zogger. Happy enough with it for being cut with a jigsaw and orbital sander.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53058354155_d6184b968c_z.jpg)

Chrome Paint and yellow on top (pro tip, gloss clear makes chrome spray paint look like gloss silver :/ )

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53057386472_a1c37f605c_z.jpg)

"Final" Setup

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53058452413_bdc83a6750_z.jpg)

9" Thunder standards
1/8" Thunder risers
60mm Slimeballs
Bones Reds

I initially set it up hoping to not need risers, but with the big ass wheels the wheelbite was rough. Already thinking about some 55mm Mini Super Juices... rides good tho.
Looks awesome
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on August 07, 2023, 02:53:55 PM
Yep. The “reformulated” ones.

That’s a bummer. I haven’t used my 80HDs yet, but maybe I’ll save them for the winter now.

I’ve been toying around on the 54mm Sapphires, but I’m not really sure what they’re good at yet. Felt fine on rough pavement, but not crusty stuff, super grippy on smooth concrete. Maybe they’d be good at a slippery indoor park or an old park with a bit of tooth in the surface? Bricks, hockey rink, or other odd slippery terrain? I would probably get the 58s if I did it again.

They’re pretty, but much less so once that gap at the edge of the core starts opening up. Kind of a weird novelty wheel to me, but I’ll keep ‘em around for warm up laps and parking lots. Little kids think they’re really cool.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 07, 2023, 03:43:00 PM
Appreciate the feedback on the Sapphires. I think I'll just stick to the 97a F4s for indoor parks, outdoor crust and Superjuices for cruising and real fucked up terrain. I'll see what the DLX warranty dude says though.

Also, looks like in Fall Spitfire have a big cruiser wheel coming out. its 80HD 60mm but more in the shape of an OJ cruisier. Looks a tad wider than the 60mm Superjuices. Hopefully not the same sharp edges as a Hot Juice.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on August 07, 2023, 07:22:10 PM
Ooh. I’d give that a try.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: marcusbutler on August 09, 2023, 09:34:05 AM
Anybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on August 09, 2023, 09:39:33 AM
If you like your Keyframes, you will love Dragons. 58mm V6 if you want a “normal” wheel shape, or the 60mm Rat Bone version if you want something extra wide or heavily offset.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on August 09, 2023, 05:01:02 PM
Anybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.
I rocked the Keyframes for YEARS and they are still an awesome wheel but the Dragons are superior in my eyes. Ride like a cruiser wheel (very similar to the Keyframes) but slides like a normal wheel.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AlumarX on August 14, 2023, 10:19:53 AM
Anybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.
I actually just setup a 7.75 cruiser with 55mm dragons and some throwaway tensor 8.25.

On a first run through my neighborhood I found them pretty vibratey for a cruiser. Probably good if you want to do tricks, but for cruising I found it a bit much so I put some soft risers on. Now it's perfect. As quiet as the Ricta clouds I've had in the past on cement, but the bounce is way better. I couldn't stop myself so I went to a parking lot and fucked around for 30 minutes late at night after setting it up. Ollies were effortless, great curb hopper.

The pizza deck did come with some delamination on the tail, but who gives a fuck it's already razor tailed. I do love the shape, just enough of a nose to nose manual comfortably and the wheelbase is perfect.
 (https://i.imgur.com/2NXZyyr.jpg)
 (https://i.imgur.com/33fFW58.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jewel Runner on August 17, 2023, 08:09:25 AM
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Anybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.
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I actually just setup a 7.75 cruiser with 55mm dragons and some throwaway tensor 8.25.

On a first run through my neighborhood I found them pretty vibratey for a cruiser. Probably good if you want to do tricks, but for cruising I found it a bit much so I put some soft risers on. Now it's perfect. As quiet as the Ricta clouds I've had in the past on cement, but the bounce is way better. I couldn't stop myself so I went to a parking lot and fucked around for 30 minutes late at night after setting it up. Ollies were effortless, great curb hopper.

The pizza deck did come with some delamination on the tail, but who gives a fuck it's already razor tailed. I do love the shape, just enough of a nose to nose manual comfortably and the wheelbase is perfect.
 (https://i.imgur.com/2NXZyyr.jpg)
 (https://i.imgur.com/33fFW58.jpg)

WOW this is a beauty

I need to put myself together a cruiser too
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GBLange on August 17, 2023, 09:23:17 AM
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Anybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.
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I actually just setup a 7.75 cruiser with 55mm dragons and some throwaway tensor 8.25.

On a first run through my neighborhood I found them pretty vibratey for a cruiser. Probably good if you want to do tricks, but for cruising I found it a bit much so I put some soft risers on. Now it's perfect. As quiet as the Ricta clouds I've had in the past on cement, but the bounce is way better. I couldn't stop myself so I went to a parking lot and fucked around for 30 minutes late at night after setting it up. Ollies were effortless, great curb hopper.

The pizza deck did come with some delamination on the tail, but who gives a fuck it's already razor tailed. I do love the shape, just enough of a nose to nose manual comfortably and the wheelbase is perfect.
 (https://i.imgur.com/2NXZyyr.jpg)
 (https://i.imgur.com/33fFW58.jpg)

🔥🤟🔥🤟
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hiljentaa on October 18, 2023, 07:43:59 PM
Started skating to work a bit. It's 3 miles and a bunch of small hills.

Currently skating some 78a 56mm Clouds, which are great for flinging rocks tf out the way, but I am pretty terrified to get cookin on these things because I can't slide em.

Thinking about getting something harder that I can slide to speed check, but still not horrendous to ride over chunky ground. Dragon, X97 or maybe 97 F4 comes to mind.

Dragons are probably best application because I'm probably not going to skate this board normally. Do they make a 56 or 55 V4 Dragon?

Some 56 Radial Fulls sound fun though too...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on October 18, 2023, 07:53:16 PM
Going from 78a to 93a+ is going to be a rude awakening.

Maybe try Powell G slides 85a. I haven’t but may try once my Rough Riders go but they last long.

I use 59mm 80a Rough Riders with 55 ace classics on my crusier and I couldn’t imagine a smoother ride on the most craggy of streets.

If you want an all around soft wheel OJ Key Frames are a do all and you can power slide them with some practice.

I also have Dragons and on rough ground they are no match for Rough Riders. However you can’t slide or slappy Rough Riders.

I’m a big fan of Powell soft wheels.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 18, 2023, 08:23:57 PM
Started skating to work a bit. It's 3 miles and a bunch of small hills.

Currently skating some 78a 56mm Clouds, which are great for flinging rocks tf out the way, but I am pretty terrified to get cookin on these things because I can't slide em.

Thinking about getting something harder that I can slide to speed check, but still not horrendous to ride over chunky ground. Dragon, X97 or maybe 97 F4 comes to mind.

Dragons are probably best application because I'm probably not going to skate this board normally. Do they make a 56 or 55 V4 Dragon?

Some 56 Radial Fulls sound fun though too...


I used to skate about 3 to 5 kms to work a lot with one job a while back and I got used to the route with a few hills and often not a lot of room to move, so having around 78 to 87 duro soft gummy wheels was ok for me for the most part - way easier than harder / more normal feeling wheels, but finding the exact right wheel might be more just down to trial and error.

The trucks on the cruiser boards I had were loose enough to almost slalom (go side to side a bit more) down one main hill but having wheels hard enough to slide to stop or avoid sudden issues was more of a pain, so I went with the big soft gummy things on that one, then had to almost run out / grab the board a couple of times when cars came out or something ended up in the way.

I guess I wasn't going that fast anyway, not compared to some of those crazy hill bomb type of situations, so as long as I didn't end up going faster than I could run out, everything was ok.


I did have some 60 mm 92 duro wheels that worked really well, could still slide a bit as needed and were big enough to roll over rocks and cracks well but I don't think they make them anymore.

The big wide 97 duro Spitfires and some other mid 90s duro wheels should still do the job and allow you to slide a bit more as well, so depending on how big you want to go or whether you have wheel wells / risers or whatever, you can rig up something quite fun that will still serve you well enough for everything to get from A to B, ollie up gutters if needed, roll over cracks, rough ground and be a fun ride rather than a hell ride.


Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: tzhangdox on October 18, 2023, 09:32:06 PM
If just cruising, and need to powerslide. Def just get the biggest fattest dragons you can find
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Sativa Lung on October 18, 2023, 10:02:04 PM
Started skating to work a bit. It's 3 miles and a bunch of small hills.

Currently skating some 78a 56mm Clouds, which are great for flinging rocks tf out the way, but I am pretty terrified to get cookin on these things because I can't slide em.

Thinking about getting something harder that I can slide to speed check, but still not horrendous to ride over chunky ground. Dragon, X97 or maybe 97 F4 comes to mind.

Dragons are probably best application because I'm probably not going to skate this board normally. Do they make a 56 or 55 V4 Dragon?

Some 56 Radial Fulls sound fun though too...


Been doing this for years now. I also skate at work on my breaks, but mostly just rolling around the lot, pop a few kickflips I don't really try to land on, slap the curb a few times to blow off some steam and go back inside sort of thing.

It's gonna depend on the ground on your route a lot in determining what's going to be the best choice. If it's rough ground, wide open without a ton of traffic side roads kinda thing with a lot of steady pushing then you'll want something softer like a dragon. It'll make things smoother and faster and you'll conserve a surprising amount of energy vs a hard wheel. If it's more urban where you're spending a good part of the route on the sidewalk and have intersections, pedestrians, dogs, etc to contend with then I find that cruiser wheels or even 54 dragons can almost get you going too fast, especially coming off a hill. It doesn't help that they're a lot quieter so others are also less aware of your presence, though Ive had enough goofballs in headphones blindly step into the bike lane without even glancing over their shoulder that I'm not sure if it matters. Nothing like jumping off your board at 3 push speed with a 30 pound bookbag on because someone decided that the entire fuckin sidewalk just wasn't enough for them.

Anyways, my perfect wheel for this application is the 56mm v cut NFG crust formula, but they're out of business so good luck finding a set. I have 56 radials and they are good, but get the 99 the 97 is just a worse version and doesn't smooth things out as much as I'd like. Also don't write off OJ...this time of year one of my commute setups is what I call the acorn crusher and I run 56mm Creature/OJ 97a bloodsuckers on it. Theyre just slightly more forgiving than a hard wheel but still slide really well (especially once broken in) and the hardline shape is one of the best for chunky wheels. There's a bunch of oak trees in my neighborhood and what they don't push to the side they just monster truck over.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: hiljentaa on October 19, 2023, 07:09:23 AM
Appreciate the responses guys. For reference this is in Colorado, about half bike path, half sidewalk/road.

The hills aren't very steep, but they are big enough to get going faster than run-out speed, which is why being able to slide/speed-check is important to me.

The 56 and 58 conical Dragons seem too skinny. The 60 Rat Bones would probably be great, but I don't like the shape.

Tempted by some 58 97a Radial Fulls...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: AlumarX on October 19, 2023, 07:12:22 AM
That reminds me of the one time I decided to take my 8.5 popsicle wit 60mm rictas down a very hilly bike path in Colorado, and on the way back to the car I had to run off probably doing close to 15-16 mph. Don't recommend it lol
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on November 01, 2023, 06:43:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tzZkARA.jpg)

Unabashed plug:
My homie is one of the owners of Halloween Stickers Skateboards and he had me do a graphic for ‘em.
I was stoked to not only make the art for this cruiser, but help pick out the shape as well.
Figured I’d post it up if anyone was in the market and looking for a fun shape. Cheers y’all!

https://halloweenstickersskateboards.bigcartel.com/product/numbskull-cruiser

Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ok on November 01, 2023, 07:39:57 PM
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Started skating to work a bit. It's 3 miles and a bunch of small hills.

Currently skating some 78a 56mm Clouds, which are great for flinging rocks tf out the way, but I am pretty terrified to get cookin on these things because I can't slide em.

Thinking about getting something harder that I can slide to speed check, but still not horrendous to ride over chunky ground. Dragon, X97 or maybe 97 F4 comes to mind.

Dragons are probably best application because I'm probably not going to skate this board normally. Do they make a 56 or 55 V4 Dragon?

Some 56 Radial Fulls sound fun though too...
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Been doing this for years now. I also skate at work on my breaks, but mostly just rolling around the lot, pop a few kickflips I don't really try to land on, slap the curb a few times to blow off some steam and go back inside sort of thing.

It's gonna depend on the ground on your route a lot in determining what's going to be the best choice. If it's rough ground, wide open without a ton of traffic side roads kinda thing with a lot of steady pushing then you'll want something softer like a dragon. It'll make things smoother and faster and you'll conserve a surprising amount of energy vs a hard wheel. If it's more urban where you're spending a good part of the route on the sidewalk and have intersections, pedestrians, dogs, etc to contend with then I find that cruiser wheels or even 54 dragons can almost get you going too fast, especially coming off a hill. It doesn't help that they're a lot quieter so others are also less aware of your presence, though Ive had enough goofballs in headphones blindly step into the bike lane without even glancing over their shoulder that I'm not sure if it matters. Nothing like jumping off your board at 3 push speed with a 30 pound bookbag on because someone decided that the entire fuckin sidewalk just wasn't enough for them.

Anyways, my perfect wheel for this application is the 56mm v cut NFG crust formula, but they're out of business so good luck finding a set. I have 56 radials and they are good, but get the 99 the 97 is just a worse version and doesn't smooth things out as much as I'd like. Also don't write off OJ...this time of year one of my commute setups is what I call the acorn crusher and I run 56mm Creature/OJ 97a bloodsuckers on it. Theyre just slightly more forgiving than a hard wheel but still slide really well (especially once broken in) and the hardline shape is one of the best for chunky wheels. There's a bunch of oak trees in my neighborhood and what they don't push to the side they just monster truck over.

i’ve been doing these early morning walks. i guess part to just really cement in the fact that i am old as fuck, and then also just quiet time. i get up early and there are very few cars. i’ve considered getting a soft quiet wheel, just because i don’t want to make a bunch of noise.
maybe quiet wheel hill bombing in the dark is just a really terrible idea.
anyways, the notion of skating for transportation is so rad. this friend of mine, who was very passionate about skating, but lacked natural talent, would skate to school, often switch. full switch push. and the. he’d just clown the fuck out of us for switch mongo. anyways, skating for transportation is just so sweet
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on January 01, 2024, 11:08:28 AM
Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on January 01, 2024, 11:18:24 AM
Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad

That Drehobl shape is better than I imagined it to be. The short tail always stopped me from buying but on a cruiser who cares.

I think Ace trucks would set it off. Also, maybe get some Rough Riders and you can switch depending on if you want to do tricks or just cruise.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 01, 2024, 04:10:38 PM
Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad

Jesus, Mate... glad you're alive... Tell us more about that accident...
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on January 01, 2024, 06:21:22 PM
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Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad
[close]

Jesus, Mate... glad you're alive... Tell us more about that accident...

Thanks dude! @Frank and Fred
What happened was that I had been filming all day and we were over so I wanted to go to my car to get my jacket. I bombed a hill that I bombed every day I was there. I don't remember anything what happened but I was told by my friends and later on the doctors. The hill passes by a 4 lane intersection where the other ones have to pass a stop sign so they can go through it. This car went right through without stopping and ran me over. I laid unconscious for a bit and returned walking to the skate shop walking. My friends asked me what had happened and I had trouble talking clearly with people and eventually threw up blodd all over my sshirt. They called an ambulance and I refused to get in. They later took me to the hospital in my car to meet up with my family.

That night (and next morning) I was operated where they opened my cranium in 5 different places to remove the blood clots that had formed in my brain. I stayed in a Coma for 2 weeks and then all of the sudden I regained conscious and had felt I had woken up from a short nap and told them to let me leave. They told me what they had done with me (open cranium, tracheotomy and other shit) so I had to wait up. I also was talking getting stuck a lot so I had to wait to improve. A week passed and I felt great, the doctor refused but saw I had progressed a lot and he told me a miracle had happened because he thought I was gonna die.

He let me sign some papers and get out. He told me that I had to wait a couple of months to drive again and not to skate again ever. Right now my family drives me around or an uber but I can drive no problem. I told him that I understood the deep shit that happened because of the accident but I told that I had been skating for 18 years and had broken some parts and shit but this was the only time I had something this gnar happen and I wouldnt quit skating because of it. Ive been skating flat in my room (my legs are missing some strength but its getting better each time)and have went out to shoot photos and film some of my friends. He told me that he couldnt force me to quit but its what he'd recommend. I understand what happened but he doesn't understand the benefits of skating for me and everyone in general and the passion that skating moves in me. He and the other doctors told me that I'd get back to 100% fine in a few months miraculously,  since he thought I was gonna die or become paralyzed.

Anyways, I reset the filmer board that got fucked with the Krooked board, I just need to remove the front wheel from the truck so it. works 100% but I have my regular board working like usual so it's what I'm skating now. Thanks for asking buddy! Sharing this makes me get these thoughts out of my body.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 01, 2024, 07:17:30 PM
Fucking heavy! What city did this happen in?

Take it easy, man but you're clearly a survivor.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Daydream on January 01, 2024, 07:21:37 PM
insane story @gsosa man reading that all felt somewhat relatable and scary at the same time. glad to hear you're on the path for a full recovery. take it one day at a time.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: GardenSkater77 on January 01, 2024, 07:39:11 PM
I totally missed the part about you being hit by a car. I only read the set up info.

The fact that you are typing coherently is great.

Your hospital bills must be fucked. If you want to set up a go fund me we can all throw something on it…
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: gsosa on January 02, 2024, 09:55:06 AM
Fucking heavy! What city did this happen in?

Take it easy, man but you're clearly a survivor.
Thanks dude, this happened in Guatemala City.

insane story @gsosa man reading that all felt somewhat relatable and scary at the same time. glad to hear you're on the path for a full recovery. take it one day at a time.
Thanks dude, it requires patience for sure but I feel a little better than the day before and I already feel somewhat not that fucked. Makes me a bit impatient but I focus and know I'll get good luckily.

I totally missed the part about you being hit by a car. I only read the set up info.

The fact that you are typing coherently is great.

Your hospital bills must be fucked. If you want to set up a go fund me we can all throw something on it…

Thanks a lot for the offer it means a lot but I'm ok luckily. Just having the intention of doing that is more than enough my G thank you!
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: animalflesh on January 02, 2024, 11:26:12 AM
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Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad
[close]

Jesus, Mate... glad you're alive... Tell us more about that accident...
[close]

Thanks dude! @Frank and Fred
What happened was that I had been filming all day and we were over so I wanted to go to my car to get my jacket. I bombed a hill that I bombed every day I was there. I don't remember anything what happened but I was told by my friends and later on the doctors. The hill passes by a 4 lane intersection where the other ones have to pass a stop sign so they can go through it. This car went right through without stopping and ran me over. I laid unconscious for a bit and returned walking to the skate shop walking. My friends asked me what had happened and I had trouble talking clearly with people and eventually threw up blodd all over my sshirt. They called an ambulance and I refused to get in. They later took me to the hospital in my car to meet up with my family.

That night (and next morning) I was operated where they opened my cranium in 5 different places to remove the blood clots that had formed in my brain. I stayed in a Coma for 2 weeks and then all of the sudden I regained conscious and had felt I had woken up from a short nap and told them to let me leave. They told me what they had done with me (open cranium, tracheotomy and other shit) so I had to wait up. I also was talking getting stuck a lot so I had to wait to improve. A week passed and I felt great, the doctor refused but saw I had progressed a lot and he told me a miracle had happened because he thought I was gonna die.

He let me sign some papers and get out. He told me that I had to wait a couple of months to drive again and not to skate again ever. Right now my family drives me around or an uber but I can drive no problem. I told him that I understood the deep shit that happened because of the accident but I told that I had been skating for 18 years and had broken some parts and shit but this was the only time I had something this gnar happen and I wouldnt quit skating because of it. Ive been skating flat in my room (my legs are missing some strength but its getting better each time)and have went out to shoot photos and film some of my friends. He told me that he couldnt force me to quit but its what he'd recommend. I understand what happened but he doesn't understand the benefits of skating for me and everyone in general and the passion that skating moves in me. He and the other doctors told me that I'd get back to 100% fine in a few months miraculously,  since he thought I was gonna die or become paralyzed.

Anyways, I reset the filmer board that got fucked with the Krooked board, I just need to remove the front wheel from the truck so it. works 100% but I have my regular board working like usual so it's what I'm skating now. Thanks for asking buddy! Sharing this makes me get these thoughts out of my body.

Life is a delicate thing

Glad you’re ok man
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Jewel Runner on January 03, 2024, 07:47:37 AM
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Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad
[close]

Jesus, Mate... glad you're alive... Tell us more about that accident...
[close]

Thanks dude! @Frank and Fred
What happened was that I had been filming all day and we were over so I wanted to go to my car to get my jacket. I bombed a hill that I bombed every day I was there. I don't remember anything what happened but I was told by my friends and later on the doctors. The hill passes by a 4 lane intersection where the other ones have to pass a stop sign so they can go through it. This car went right through without stopping and ran me over. I laid unconscious for a bit and returned walking to the skate shop walking. My friends asked me what had happened and I had trouble talking clearly with people and eventually threw up blodd all over my sshirt. They called an ambulance and I refused to get in. They later took me to the hospital in my car to meet up with my family.

That night (and next morning) I was operated where they opened my cranium in 5 different places to remove the blood clots that had formed in my brain. I stayed in a Coma for 2 weeks and then all of the sudden I regained conscious and had felt I had woken up from a short nap and told them to let me leave. They told me what they had done with me (open cranium, tracheotomy and other shit) so I had to wait up. I also was talking getting stuck a lot so I had to wait to improve. A week passed and I felt great, the doctor refused but saw I had progressed a lot and he told me a miracle had happened because he thought I was gonna die.

He let me sign some papers and get out. He told me that I had to wait a couple of months to drive again and not to skate again ever. Right now my family drives me around or an uber but I can drive no problem. I told him that I understood the deep shit that happened because of the accident but I told that I had been skating for 18 years and had broken some parts and shit but this was the only time I had something this gnar happen and I wouldnt quit skating because of it. Ive been skating flat in my room (my legs are missing some strength but its getting better each time)and have went out to shoot photos and film some of my friends. He told me that he couldnt force me to quit but its what he'd recommend. I understand what happened but he doesn't understand the benefits of skating for me and everyone in general and the passion that skating moves in me. He and the other doctors told me that I'd get back to 100% fine in a few months miraculously,  since he thought I was gonna die or become paralyzed.

Anyways, I reset the filmer board that got fucked with the Krooked board, I just need to remove the front wheel from the truck so it. works 100% but I have my regular board working like usual so it's what I'm skating now. Thanks for asking buddy! Sharing this makes me get these thoughts out of my body.

Super fucked up and scary man

Wishing you a good recovery
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: concerned_parent on January 03, 2024, 08:40:37 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/89IvED7.jpg)

madness 9.5 deck
indy 149's
oj juper juice x moon eyes collab
darkroom bearings i had laying around
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pops on January 03, 2024, 09:36:25 AM
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Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill. I was for 3 weeks in the hospital asleep for 2. Anyway it was a perfect moment to set up this Krooked board that I bought since 2022 with @Freelancevagrant at Austin. The only thing is that I got to take the wheel at the front since it got all the way there while being run by the car.
(https://i.ibb.co/vZdVf1d/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzvQY1v)
(https://i.ibb.co/bPM4h4P/Whats-App-Image-2024-01-01-at-12-59-38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRFnHnR)
Krooked 9.25 Drehobl deck.
Thunder 161 with 94a Indy bushings
Powell Dragons 56mm 93a
Random bearings
1 inch Shortys Hardware
Shake Junt riser pad
[close]

Jesus, Mate... glad you're alive... Tell us more about that accident...
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Thanks dude! @Frank and Fred
What happened was that I had been filming all day and we were over so I wanted to go to my car to get my jacket. I bombed a hill that I bombed every day I was there. I don't remember anything what happened but I was told by my friends and later on the doctors. The hill passes by a 4 lane intersection where the other ones have to pass a stop sign so they can go through it. This car went right through without stopping and ran me over. I laid unconscious for a bit and returned walking to the skate shop walking. My friends asked me what had happened and I had trouble talking clearly with people and eventually threw up blodd all over my sshirt. They called an ambulance and I refused to get in. They later took me to the hospital in my car to meet up with my family.

That night (and next morning) I was operated where they opened my cranium in 5 different places to remove the blood clots that had formed in my brain. I stayed in a Coma for 2 weeks and then all of the sudden I regained conscious and had felt I had woken up from a short nap and told them to let me leave. They told me what they had done with me (open cranium, tracheotomy and other shit) so I had to wait up. I also was talking getting stuck a lot so I had to wait to improve. A week passed and I felt great, the doctor refused but saw I had progressed a lot and he told me a miracle had happened because he thought I was gonna die.

He let me sign some papers and get out. He told me that I had to wait a couple of months to drive again and not to skate again ever. Right now my family drives me around or an uber but I can drive no problem. I told him that I understood the deep shit that happened because of the accident but I told that I had been skating for 18 years and had broken some parts and shit but this was the only time I had something this gnar happen and I wouldnt quit skating because of it. Ive been skating flat in my room (my legs are missing some strength but its getting better each time)and have went out to shoot photos and film some of my friends. He told me that he couldnt force me to quit but its what he'd recommend. I understand what happened but he doesn't understand the benefits of skating for me and everyone in general and the passion that skating moves in me. He and the other doctors told me that I'd get back to 100% fine in a few months miraculously,  since he thought I was gonna die or become paralyzed.

Anyways, I reset the filmer board that got fucked with the Krooked board, I just need to remove the front wheel from the truck so it. works 100% but I have my regular board working like usual so it's what I'm skating now. Thanks for asking buddy! Sharing this makes me get these thoughts out of my body.
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Super fucked up and scary man

Wishing you a good recovery

That's so horrific to read, man. I'm glad your're alright and recovering.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on January 04, 2024, 07:07:20 PM
Appreciate the responses guys. For reference this is in Colorado, about half bike path, half sidewalk/road.

The hills aren't very steep, but they are big enough to get going faster than run-out speed, which is why being able to slide/speed-check is important to me.

The 56 and 58 conical Dragons seem too skinny. The 60 Rat Bones would probably be great, but I don't like the shape.

Tempted by some 58 97a Radial Fulls...

Not sure if you were aware or not (I hate how they list the measurents for the Powell-branded wheels; I wish they’d just list the Bones shape equivalent ffs), but the 56mm Dragons are actually a bit wider than the 58s. They’re more like the V6/Wide shape than a Sidecut or Conical. They’re no radial full, but I also think the Dragon urethane is much more suited to a cruiser setup than the F4/97A personally.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Ant on January 05, 2024, 12:58:40 AM
Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill.
Glad you aren't dead!


(https://i.imgur.com/89IvED7.jpg)

madness 9.5 deck
indy 149's
oj juper juice x moon eyes collab
darkroom bearings i had laying around

Love this. I had a Dane1 setup like that before putting wider trucks and 54mm wheels on it. Skated it 3 times since then so I think I'm going back to having it like this.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 11, 2024, 11:38:02 AM
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Yep. The “reformulated” ones.
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That’s a bummer. I haven’t used my 80HDs yet, but maybe I’ll save them for the winter now.


Quick update but my 80Hd replacements have been great. I recommend breaking them in before going to crazy on them. I do the same thing with hard wheels also. Push around some rough streets, bomb a hill or two. All wheels seem more vulnerable when they are brand new.

Anyway... 80Hds are super fun if you want a cruiser wheel that performs a bit more like hard wheel (Not in  Dragons, slidablity type of way).

You can smash into curbs on these without worrying about crazy bouncy rebound.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: intendedreceivers on January 13, 2024, 07:25:03 AM
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Yep. The “reformulated” ones.
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That’s a bummer. I haven’t used my 80HDs yet, but maybe I’ll save them for the winter now.

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Quick update but my 80Hd replacements have been great. I recommend breaking them in before going to crazy on them. I do the same thing with hard wheels also. Push around some rough streets, bomb a hill or two. All wheels seem more vulnerable when they are brand new.

Anyway... 80Hds are super fun if you want a cruiser wheel that performs a bit more like hard wheel (Not in  Dragons, slidablity type of way).

You can smash into curbs on these without worrying about crazy bouncy rebound.

Nice. If the rain ever stops this winter, I’m definitely going to start riding these to the office. I’m just excited to have a cruiser wheel in a real shape for once. I love the Hot Juices, but these Portland streets can really chunk up those retro-style shapes.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: schralp pal on January 21, 2024, 08:45:19 PM
Had to scratch this itch for the krod shaped deck, got the smaller 8” size, and also had to get smaller trucks since I only have 8.5 and up, so I went full frenchy and snagged some Touz
V-light 5.2HIs - initial cruise with the sml 52mm 92a’s and some Swiss was zippy and satisfying.

(https://i.imgur.com/xJCjVnp.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Anxiety on February 11, 2024, 04:15:10 PM
Bank mauler is an underrated deck
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 11, 2024, 04:20:51 PM
You think the Bank Mauler would be good on pump tracks?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Anxiety on February 11, 2024, 04:23:11 PM
Me? 100%

it’s the perfect width with a tiny bit of flex

best pump track board since the ggi quadroplane
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: knuckledeep on March 01, 2024, 03:09:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/89IvED7.jpg)

madness 9.5 deck
indy 149's
oj juper juice x moon eyes collab
darkroom bearings i had laying around

How do you like 149's on a 9.5?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Coldpizza on March 06, 2024, 01:44:19 PM
Had to scratch this itch for the krod shaped deck, got the smaller 8” size, and also had to get smaller trucks since I only have 8.5 and up, so I went full frenchy and snagged some Touz
V-light 5.2HIs - initial cruise with the sml 52mm 92a’s and some Swiss was zippy and satisfying.

(https://i.imgur.com/xJCjVnp.jpeg)
Very sick. How does that board feel under foot??
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: schralp pal on March 06, 2024, 09:00:52 PM
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Had to scratch this itch for the krod shaped deck, got the smaller 8” size, and also had to get smaller trucks since I only have 8.5 and up, so I went full frenchy and snagged some Touz
V-light 5.2HIs - initial cruise with the sml 52mm 92a’s and some Swiss was zippy and satisfying.

(https://i.imgur.com/xJCjVnp.jpeg)
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Very sick. How does that board feel under foot??

to be fair I've only bombed some hills and cruised to 7-11 on it a few times in some vans canvas authentics which keep my tricks to a minimum. glad i got the smaller size  though, it feels nimble but long too which i prefer.  I think side wings go to 9" which are kinda crazy to look down on. I can ollie it no problem Steep nose and tail per FA/Hockey. might bring it to my curb some day because it has a beautiful green bottom ply that I want slide off a bit. but 8" trucks venture especially are very foreign to me.

edit: thing is totally phallic and looks like a lumpy penis on both ends.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Anxiety on March 21, 2024, 10:51:38 AM
Sorta cruiser sorta curb board

(https://i.ibb.co/hyZ6Znx/454-D2-E5-A-2151-44-AA-A35-A-BAB9623951-BA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vv2vpmT/B3-B48-A45-7806-48-E4-B545-58513488-E3-C3.jpg)

Vision
Ace 44
1/4 riser
60mm 95a slimeballs
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: pops on March 21, 2024, 11:12:28 AM
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Re post from 9 inch deck thread

I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill.
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Glad you aren't dead!


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(https://i.imgur.com/89IvED7.jpg)

madness 9.5 deck
indy 149's
oj juper juice x moon eyes collab
darkroom bearings i had laying around
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Love this. I had a Dane1 setup like that before putting wider trucks and 54mm wheels on it. Skated it 3 times since then so I think I'm going back to having it like this.

My favorite combo was Dane1, 8.5" trucks and Super Juices. I would use that setup the most. Sadly the OJs didnt last more than couple months after exploding. I wouldnt ride anything else.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Plan9Customs on March 21, 2024, 06:04:00 PM
Sorta cruiser sorta curb board

(https://i.ibb.co/hyZ6Znx/454-D2-E5-A-2151-44-AA-A35-A-BAB9623951-BA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vv2vpmT/B3-B48-A45-7806-48-E4-B545-58513488-E3-C3.jpg)

Vision
Ace 44
1/4 riser
60mm 95a slimeballs

Is that a Jinx deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: BL0B on March 22, 2024, 01:03:12 AM
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Sorta cruiser sorta curb board

(https://i.ibb.co/hyZ6Znx/454-D2-E5-A-2151-44-AA-A35-A-BAB9623951-BA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vv2vpmT/B3-B48-A45-7806-48-E4-B545-58513488-E3-C3.jpg)

Vision
Ace 44
1/4 riser
60mm 95a slimeballs
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Is that a Jinx deck?



it's his graphic for sure.
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: moonordie on March 22, 2024, 02:17:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/oWUnPTQ.jpeg)
I fucked up my ankle while trekking so I setup this with stuff I had lying around so I can do some pushing

Player "Egg" 8.75 14wb
Jessup I think
1" diamond Allen that I hate
AF-1 44
X99 V5 53mm
G3 (ew)
Title: Re: Post Your Cruiser
Post by: Anxiety on March 22, 2024, 04:10:28 AM
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Sorta cruiser sorta curb board

(https://i.ibb.co/hyZ6Znx/454-D2-E5-A-2151-44-AA-A35-A-BAB9623951-BA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vv2vpmT/B3-B48-A45-7806-48-E4-B545-58513488-E3-C3.jpg)

Vision
Ace 44
1/4 riser
60mm 95a slimeballs
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Is that a Jinx deck?
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it's his graphic for sure.

Yeah it’s a jinx

They did some “horror series” last Halloween which was a bunch of their gnarlier graphics on coffin shapes