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I gotta say Aces are the funnest trucks for carving around on........back down the rabbit hole you go! With age I've accepted that tinkering and setting shit up just to take em apart is a good alternative to getting wrecked.....I've always made fun of gear head types in cycling who basically don't ride....but now I get it....skate shit for the most part is cheap and I always hook up kids who need it with my old stuff....Hope you find a way to get stoked on skating somehow....I spent a winter in my late 30's skating a two foot quarter in my garage...building up a quiver and it was the best.....
If anyone wants to know the illustrious Rob of the truck setup threads setup and why he's been gone and doesn't need to go psychos on these threads anymore is, if you want the turn of an Indy but the control of thunder 147 this is what I've been riding with utter happiness and sanityIndependent 139 low+1/8 risers/shock pads(pick your favorite) You get the height and lower center of gravity control like a thunder 147 hi almost but the zippy carvy turn of an Indy And don't ask why use risers with a low it's as contradicting as using riders on a high. Just why do you need to add more height to a truck that's already high. How loose would you be riding to need that clearance. Mainly talking about trucks 53mm tall and up
Quote from: rob on May 19, 2017, 08:07:10 AMExpand QuoteIf anyone wants to know the illustrious Rob of the truck setup threads setup and why he's been gone and doesn't need to go psychos on these threads anymore is, if you want the turn of an Indy but the control of thunder 147 this is what I've been riding with utter happiness and sanityIndependent 139 low+1/8 risers/shock pads(pick your favorite) You get the height and lower center of gravity control like a thunder 147 hi almost but the zippy carvy turn of an Indy And don't ask why use risers with a low it's as contradicting as using riders on a high. Just why do you need to add more height to a truck that's already high. How loose would you be riding to need that clearance. Mainly talking about trucks 53mm tall and up[close]Low trucks have slightly different geometry - their turn is different than highs.
If anyone wants to know the illustrious Rob of the truck setup threads setup and why he's been gone and doesn't need to go psychos on these threads anymore is, if you want the turn of an Indy but the control of thunder 147 this is what I've been riding with utter happiness and sanityIndependent 139 low+1/8 risers/shock pads(pick your favorite) You get the height and lower center of gravity control like a thunder 147 hi almost but the zippy carvy turn of an Indy And don't ask why use risers with a low it's as contradicting as using riders on a high. Just why do you need to add more height to a truck that's already high. How loose would you be riding to need that clearance. Mainly talking about trucks 53mm tall and up[close]
Quote from: calvinsdream on May 19, 2017, 11:40:24 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: rob on May 19, 2017, 08:07:10 AMExpand QuoteIf anyone wants to know the illustrious Rob of the truck setup threads setup and why he's been gone and doesn't need to go psychos on these threads anymore is, if you want the turn of an Indy but the control of thunder 147 this is what I've been riding with utter happiness and sanityIndependent 139 low+1/8 risers/shock pads(pick your favorite) You get the height and lower center of gravity control like a thunder 147 hi almost but the zippy carvy turn of an Indy And don't ask why use risers with a low it's as contradicting as using riders on a high. Just why do you need to add more height to a truck that's already high. How loose would you be riding to need that clearance. Mainly talking about trucks 53mm tall and up[close]Low trucks have slightly different geometry - their turn is different than highs.[close]Somewhat true because when it comes to Indy They have it down with their signature geo so they know how to apply the same Indy carve on a low with these awesome stage 11 lows I got.Ace high and low definitely do have this difference but thunders and Indy low or high have this turn that's easy to tell what they are out of other trucks. Good for you that low indys worked, I tried everything with mine but ended up setting up standard height indys after few months...those things just don't turn enough for my preferences. I think I'm gonna try those forged ones next when my current set is dead.
Quote from: rob on May 19, 2017, 08:07:10 AMExpand QuoteIf anyone wants to know the illustrious Rob of the truck setup threads setup and why he's been gone and doesn't need to go psychos on these threads anymore is, if you want the turn of an Indy but the control of thunder 147 this is what I've been riding with utter happiness and sanityIndependent 139 low+1/8 risers/shock pads(pick your favorite) You get the height and lower center of gravity control like a thunder 147 hi almost but the zippy carvy turn of an Indy And don't ask why use risers with a low it's as contradicting as using riders on a high. Just why do you need to add more height to a truck that's already high. How loose would you be riding to need that clearance. Mainly talking about trucks 53mm tall and up[close]Low trucks have slightly different geometry - their turn is different than highs.[close]
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It sucks getting old.
does anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same?
It's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...
Quote from: WavyDavy on May 01, 2023, 09:06:41 AMExpand QuoteAnd people say weed makes you creative[close]Good weed does - these broke ass skateboard designers smokin spice
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I always thought it was bushings so I'd loosen them up and tighten them again.....I'm considering riding softer just because maybe they are less inclined to get stuck....
Quote from: j....soy..... on May 22, 2017, 11:24:22 PMExpand QuoteIt's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...[close]Man this sucks! My current setup is awful with this issue. Keeps turning the opposite way I want it to turn. I always like a little turning bias towards my frontside and since I set this new board up it always turns towards backside, even if I step on the trucks to correct it. I blame a shitty, misaligned drill job on the board. It is always either this or a bent axle that's causing the turning.
It's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...[close]
Quote from: Esquivel on May 26, 2017, 02:41:43 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: j....soy..... on May 22, 2017, 11:24:22 PMExpand QuoteIt's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...[close]Man this sucks! My current setup is awful with this issue. Keeps turning the opposite way I want it to turn. I always like a little turning bias towards my frontside and since I set this new board up it always turns towards backside, even if I step on the trucks to correct it. I blame a shitty, misaligned drill job on the board. It is always either this or a bent axle that's causing the turning.[close]Boomerang board? I kind of dig it when I'm skating alone since my board just comes back at me whenever I shoot out on a miscalculation. If anyone knows for sure how to fix this, I'd like to know. I also would look at uneven wheel wear being a factor, too.
Quote from: j....soy..... on May 22, 2017, 11:24:22 PMExpand QuoteIt's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...[close]Man this sucks! My current setup is awful with this issue. Keeps turning the opposite way I want it to turn. I always like a little turning bias towards my frontside and since I set this new board up it always turns towards backside, even if I step on the trucks to correct it. I blame a shitty, misaligned drill job on the board. It is always either this or a bent axle that's causing the turning.[close]
Quote from: layzieyez on May 28, 2017, 08:02:21 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Esquivel on May 26, 2017, 02:41:43 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: j....soy..... on May 22, 2017, 11:24:22 PMExpand QuoteIt's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...[close]Man this sucks! My current setup is awful with this issue. Keeps turning the opposite way I want it to turn. I always like a little turning bias towards my frontside and since I set this new board up it always turns towards backside, even if I step on the trucks to correct it. I blame a shitty, misaligned drill job on the board. It is always either this or a bent axle that's causing the turning.[close]Boomerang board? I kind of dig it when I'm skating alone since my board just comes back at me whenever I shoot out on a miscalculation. If anyone knows for sure how to fix this, I'd like to know. I also would look at uneven wheel wear being a factor, too. [close]Haha does it do a full circle when it comes back? Sounds like a serious case. Wheels wearing uneven can definitely cause the board to turn. I am about to set a new deck soon so will see if its my trucks having issues or if the holes on the board were drilled a bit of. Also, has anyone experienced baseplates with misaligned holes? I once had a set where one of the hangers was longer on one side and also a set where the bolts on one plate were closer to the edge (towards the pivot cup side)
Quote from: Esquivel on May 26, 2017, 02:41:43 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: j....soy..... on May 22, 2017, 11:24:22 PMExpand QuoteIt's not a bad idea and I know it messes with the grooves....but lately because I've had a bad case of boom-a-board...I've considered alternating to balance it out....Any pointers on resolving the incessantly turning board? I think it's due to wheel bite on the front toe corner.....my goal for 2017 is to study it more carefully and try and resolve it...[close]Man this sucks! My current setup is awful with this issue. Keeps turning the opposite way I want it to turn. I always like a little turning bias towards my frontside and since I set this new board up it always turns towards backside, even if I step on the trucks to correct it. I blame a shitty, misaligned drill job on the board. It is always either this or a bent axle that's causing the turning.[close]Boomerang board? I kind of dig it when I'm skating alone since my board just comes back at me whenever I shoot out on a miscalculation. If anyone knows for sure how to fix this, I'd like to know. I also would look at uneven wheel wear being a factor, too. [close]
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Quote from: ChuckRamone on May 22, 2017, 07:06:23 PMExpand Quotedoes anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same? [close]This has me tempted me to buy a twin tail and new trucks to keep stock. Just to see what happens
does anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same? [close]
Quote from: mynameisnotjeff on May 29, 2017, 12:04:48 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: ChuckRamone on May 22, 2017, 07:06:23 PMExpand Quotedoes anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same? [close]This has me tempted me to buy a twin tail and new trucks to keep stock. Just to see what happens [close]ha man i tried to ride the new thunder 148's stock (my old trucks were thunder 149 with the 94duro bushings) so the 90 duro stock bushing with a new pivot cup was wheel bite galore!my point is if you're riding harder bushings than 90 duro (which i know stock thunders and indy's are 90 duro) its gonna be reallllllyyy looose
Quote from: ChuckRamone on May 22, 2017, 07:06:23 PMExpand Quotedoes anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same? [close]This has me tempted me to buy a twin tail and new trucks to keep stock. Just to see what happens [close]
Quote from: fulfillthedream on May 29, 2017, 12:18:05 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: mynameisnotjeff on May 29, 2017, 12:04:48 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: ChuckRamone on May 22, 2017, 07:06:23 PMExpand Quotedoes anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same? [close]This has me tempted me to buy a twin tail and new trucks to keep stock. Just to see what happens [close]ha man i tried to ride the new thunder 148's stock (my old trucks were thunder 149 with the 94duro bushings) so the 90 duro stock bushing with a new pivot cup was wheel bite galore!my point is if you're riding harder bushings than 90 duro (which i know stock thunders and indy's are 90 duro) its gonna be reallllllyyy looose [close]Were they the white or clear yellows? The white ones always feel much softer than the yellows to me (even if they are supposedly the same duro).
Quote from: mynameisnotjeff on May 29, 2017, 12:04:48 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: ChuckRamone on May 22, 2017, 07:06:23 PMExpand Quotedoes anyone else ride their front and back trucks setup exactly the same? [close]This has me tempted me to buy a twin tail and new trucks to keep stock. Just to see what happens [close]ha man i tried to ride the new thunder 148's stock (my old trucks were thunder 149 with the 94duro bushings) so the 90 duro stock bushing with a new pivot cup was wheel bite galore!my point is if you're riding harder bushings than 90 duro (which i know stock thunders and indy's are 90 duro) its gonna be reallllllyyy looose [close]
Gotta set of Thunder lights 149s on the way. The ones with just the hollow king pin and the forge base. Would no risers, stock bushings, and 52mms cause wheel bite? I haven't had Thunders in forever and heard that wheel bite pretty prevalent.
Quote from: Jud Nestorkins on May 30, 2017, 08:59:00 AMExpand QuoteGotta set of Thunder lights 149s on the way. The ones with just the hollow king pin and the forge base. Would no risers, stock bushings, and 52mms cause wheel bite? I haven't had Thunders in forever and heard that wheel bite pretty prevalent.[close] i skate 145s with 53mms and get wheel bite but it's not really a problem. also, 149s are a bit higher than 145s so i'd say you're good
Gotta set of Thunder lights 149s on the way. The ones with just the hollow king pin and the forge base. Would no risers, stock bushings, and 52mms cause wheel bite? I haven't had Thunders in forever and heard that wheel bite pretty prevalent.[close]