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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.
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.
Expand Quoteevery 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]
True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteevery 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]
True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.[close]
i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.
58s and + are biggies. 55s are my typical street donutsExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteevery 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]
True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.[close]
i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.[close]
What do you consider big? I ride 55s.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteevery 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]
True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.[close]
i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.[close]
What do you consider big? I ride 55s.
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damn, that is fucking gross dude.
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....Expand Quote
damn, that is fucking gross dude.[close]
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.
<img src="http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7792/brooo.jpg">so jealous
so jealousExpand Quote<img src="http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7792/brooo.jpg">[close]
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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
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
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you have some fucking weird looking hands.
Has anyone tried one of those habitat cork cruisers? How are those?I think watson wrote something about it on his blog.
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.
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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.
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/)
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.
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.
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4745/n1269748312288505672071.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/n1269748312288505672071.jpg/)left hand crip steez
I can't imagine anyone decent at skateboarding having a cruiser, unless they film.
Expand QuoteI 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
What wheels would i be better off getting for a zip zinger, spitfire 80d's or just the zip zinger wheels
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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/)
You can use your regular board for transportation.Expand QuoteI 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
you never cease to amaze meYou can use your regular board for transportation.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI 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]
tracker aggros?
You can use your regular board for transportation.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI 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]
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)
for me, the zip zinger was to thin, so i couldn't turn the way i wanted to. The Zigzagger is the shit
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Thats why God created Christmas.Expand Quoteevery 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.
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I set this up a couple days ago then it snowed a fuck-load.
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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.
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.
Expand Quoteive slowly accumulated parts for a cruiser, and found a few holiday deals to expedite the process.
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that one looks sick!
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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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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.
This was my only board for a long time, could do the best nollie flips on it.Sick deck, I wish shops around here stocked Death.
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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!
I already put this up a few days ago, but here is the one I cut out of an old deck...That's super good... it's like a little hotrod.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/econobeer/cru4.jpg?t=1261677213)
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looks fun as hell. what's up with the 2 inch bolts though?That's super good... it's like a little hotrod.Expand QuoteI 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)
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looks fun as hell. what's up with the 2 inch bolts though?Expand QuoteThat's super good... it's like a little hotrod.Expand QuoteI 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)
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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 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)
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 ownshameurine
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
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.
yea it's good, but to be honest with you it feels more like my regular board than a cruiser.Expand Quoteso the dompierre is a pretty good bet? i havent decided between that and the ben schroeder deck from krooked.[close]
when i got it i chose it over the drehobl cruiser and i'm regretting it ever since.
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.
I found the same Zinger I had previously. That one ended up getting run over, so I'll just pretend its the same one.
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i was gonna get the same deck/ wheels set up. except im getting the colored wheels. how are the spit 80's?
what size trucks you got on there?
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.
My one and only first cruiser that i need to set up first before i ride it. ;)
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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.
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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.
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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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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[close]
hows the shape on the schroder?
nice one, looks fun.Expand QuoteExpand Quote(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)
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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?
made a four mile journey with it today
nice one, looks fun.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)
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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]
Expand Quotenice one, looks fun.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/Mr_Friendly_photos/securedownload-5.jpg)
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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][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.
Do zingers come gripped? I've only ever seen the tops of them with a fancy pattern-cut line around the name.
All the zip zingers I've seen have been pregripped. Don't know about zig zaggers though.
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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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(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.
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://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/cruisers01.jpg)really like the graphic on that element board, looks like a blueprint a first glance
(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.
hahahahaa, that's awesome.
<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/mfdune.jpg>ace.
Next to the hot new girl at work it's the best thing i've seen all day.ace.Expand Quote<img src=http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/danverseb/mfdune.jpg>[close]
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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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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.
(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.
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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.[close]
It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html
graphic reminds me of men in black 1, when those alien are pouring in the HQ for tommy lee jonesExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote(http://i45.tinypic.com/2e19h8j.jpg)[close]
That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.[close]
It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html[close]
Oh I know it's not The Firm, just commenting on the likeness & the fact that I'm jealous of you.
Expand QuoteRecommendations 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.[close]
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.
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That looks like it's from the Familia series The Firm made about 8 years ago. I always wanted one.[close]
It's actually a nomad deck
http://www.fillow.net/product/326/s09_015950/eng/nomad-deck-cruiser-anthony-claravall-75.html[close]
Oh I know it's not The Firm, just commenting on the likeness & the fact that I'm jealous of you.
Check out this Santa Cruz one: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.
(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)
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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?
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?
Expand QuoteI 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?[close]
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?
Thats so sick ^
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!
Nice colour coordination homebwaye!
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4655/cimg0034yk.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4655/cimg0034yk.jpg/)
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Heres what we have on the crusier wall at the shop
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Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteevery 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]
True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.[close]
i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.[close]
What do you consider big? I ride 55s.[close]
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.Expand Quote
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damn, that is fucking gross dude.
my 1st cruiser has no wheels
i think its just for one shoe, so he just balances on one foot all dayExpand Quotemy 1st cruiser has no wheels[close]
What is that, a board for ants?
(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)
my 1st cruiser has no wheelsHow are those classics?
New toy! Just in time for some beach cruising.
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i wanted to make my own cruiser, anyone here got any advice on cutting your own shapes?
might as well post this here.....my cruiser seeing some action
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/4346/polejam.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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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![close]
They do suck. I have the 55mm ones and they feel really awful.
Spitfire 80D Classics ftw
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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![close]
They do suck. I have the 55mm ones and they feel really awful.
Spitfire 80D Classics ftw[close]
Yeah but you figure since those are krooked wheels they are gonna be the same as the spitfires...
are the spitfires actually better?
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.Expand Quote(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)[close]
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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These wheels are complete trash.
My pair,my friends and the few others I have skated have all lasted and been fast as shit.Expand QuoteExpand Quote(https://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_8823_krookedzipzingerwheels58mm.jpg)[close]
These wheels are complete trash.[close]
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.
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.
Who gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?no shit
Who gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?
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.
Expand QuoteWho gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWho gripped that thing, Stevie Wonder?[close]
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.[close]
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.
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.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.
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^That's an interesting shape.
^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?
wah wah wah
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
Are those wheels just really fucking big or are those trucks just really fucking small?
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.
http://www.vimeo.com/11235138Expand QuoteHere'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>[close]
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.
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.
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)
Yeah, I can imagine that could happen but it's just a little weird because just this one is getting torn up.Expand QuoteHas 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.[close]
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.
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.Yeah, I can imagine that could happen but it's just a little weird because just this one is getting torn up.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHas 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.[close]
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.[close]
edit: Here's a picture.
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That looks like fun!
Yeah, I can imagine that could happen but it's just a little weird because just this one is getting torn up.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHas 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.[close]
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.[close]
edit: Here's a picture.
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Expand QuoteThat looks like fun![close]
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.
cruiser boards are a bourgois accessory. just skate one board.
Expand Quotecruiser boards are a bourgois accessory. just skate one board.[close]
Shut the fuck up. If you're going to make an attempt to sound smart at least spell the word right.
finally pieced together a cruiser since my zip zinger got stolen.love the grip job.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/4616580807_f8f40a9771_b.jpg)
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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)
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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)
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love the grip job.thanks jake. feel free to use it on some snowboards or better yet, use it for berra's next graphic.
A jigsaw, preferably.
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.
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.
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.
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.Expand Quotecruiser boards are a bourgois accessory. just skate one board.[close]
Yep my brother.Expand QuoteI 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.Expand Quotecruiser boards are a bourgois accessory. just skate one board.[close][close]
For reals.
After a shit load of saving...
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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.
After a shit load of saving...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
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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 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.
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
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 8Size nine (UK) - board is an eight but it's a bit wider in the centre for uber-cool-cruise-stance.
If I had the money I would want like a big, fat old Duane Peters with 215sI have the last board he ever put out on beer city. Sick fuckin ride.
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:These ones are good shit for sure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT5l1KVe-NU
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)
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)
(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/pwcameron/zagger1.jpg?t=1276144174)i have that board too. im more a zigzagger fan than a zipzinger
(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
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
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)
Should i get 56 or 58mm 80d spitfires?
Son, there was a time when 58's were commonly run on street set-ups.
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
]is that brea active?
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.
^theres a whole BAKU seriesonly if they did 8.25......
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OQgYexbplbc/THNogsC0SWI/AAAAAAAAAEY/GttPFTl0pnQ/s1600/KULT+THICKENS+SKULL+DECKS.jpg)
MVI_1352.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQtcs7i2E4#)
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)
Expand QuoteJust 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)
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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.
(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))
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164851_1362622445431_1827705999_704911_1434455_n.jpg)Sick!!!
With Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, and Krooked bearings.
Sick!!!Expand Quote(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.[close]
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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))
home made cut down cruiserThats Sweet!!! May i ask how you made that?
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/laurence-gillespie/zinger.jpg)
Thats Sweet!!! May i ask how you made that?Expand Quotehome made cut down cruiser
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anyone riding a Zinger Nano... what size trucks fit right on that shape?krux downlow 3.0
thanks
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'm envious of those with cruisers.. only have enough money for my standard set up
Expand QuoteI'm envious of those with cruisers.. only have enough money for my standard set up[close]
start saving yourchangeold decks and cut them into a new shape. the only thing you need are some big soft wheels.
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.
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
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)
Expand Quoteit'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[close]
So great, cant wait for the snow to melt so i can get my slappy game up and runnin.
It's 8.5 inches wide at the largest point around the middle and I think it's around 32 inches long.Expand QuoteSet 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)[close]
I want this cruiser so bad. What are the dimensions of it?
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteit'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[close]
So great, cant wait for the snow to melt so i can get my slappy game up and runnin.[close]
sall bout bashin on that front truck. and going fast.
also, snow to melt?! parking garages!
It's 8.5 inches wide at the largest point around the middle and I think it's around 32 inches long.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSet this up about a week ago, it's fucking great.[close]
I want this cruiser so bad. What are the dimensions of it?[close]
I'll post my awesome cruiser when I get a chance, but first, bones ATF have to be the best cruiser wheels out there.What does ATF stand for? All around Technical Formula? I sure hope so. But really, any idea?
smooth as fuck, yet versatile as shit.
(http://www.reignskate.com/product_photos/large/xl_bonesatf.jpg)
all terrain formula, i believecorrect
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?
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?
Yes, I know. I'm leaning towards one, I was just asking for any other suggestions.Expand QuoteI'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?[close]
How about a Zip Zinger?
Also, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?
Expand QuoteAlso, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?[close]
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.
While on the subject of cruisers....
I've got a Sword board.
(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)
Expand QuoteWhile on the subject of cruisers....
I've got a Sword board.
(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)[close]
All i can think of is trying to do a set on that thing and credit carding
Expand QuoteWhile on the subject of cruisers....
I've got a Sword board.
(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)[close]
All i can think of is trying to do a set on that thing and credit carding
Also, if I go for the zip zinger, should I go for the zip zinger wheels or spitfires?
While on the subject of cruisers....that thing looks so sketchy, let us know how it skates
I've got a Sword board.
(http://knowmediablog.com/proskates/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc05075.jpg)
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
Expand QuoteCustom 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[close]
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.
Everybody's so hyped on the Randozzi grip jobs :)
He definitely influenced my cruiser's grip as well
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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?
i want a cruiser so badGo buy one then.
Go make one then.Expand Quotei want a cruiser so bad[close]
last time i tried i fucked up and cut my arm open
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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
i think im gonna get a cruiser instead of an actuall board when i start back up again
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)
yeah, fiberglass bottom and bamboo top ply.
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.Expand Quotei 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.
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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
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.Expand Quoteyeah, fiberglass bottom and bamboo top ply.[close]
Sounds tasty, does it have any effect on the way it rides?
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.
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.Expand Quoteheyheyhey, 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.[close]
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.
Just got a new cruiser for the summer
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Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's
Just got a new cruiser for the summer
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Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's
Expand QuoteJust got a new cruiser for the summer
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Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's[close]
This is the kind of thing I come into this part of the forum for.
Thinking about trying a fancy grip-job, not sure if I'm that confident in my skills though haha.
Just got a new cruiser for the summersooooooooo 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.
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Jason Lee "Cat in the Hat"
Independent Stage 7 149's
63mm Bullets
Bones Swiss
Cell Block II's
My wife and I carry those t shirts at our vegan shop.where this shop at?
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
I kinda feel like a tool for asking this, but...is there a legitimate way to clean your griptape?no promises (1:28)
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.
Devmo -> one of the sickest cruisers ive seen
I'm assuming that's carpet. Is it hard to stay on the board?
my new setup...How did you make this stick? Did you use some kind of spray adhesive?
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5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat
BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed
sweatercuff inspired??How did you make this stick? Did you use some kind of spray adhesive?Expand Quotemy new setup...
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5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat
BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed[close]
How did you make this stick? Did you use some kind of spray adhesive?Expand Quotemy new setup...
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5boro crush you 8"
fury 4.5
cadillac wheels 56mm
dollar store doormat
BTW, this thread should be sticky'ed[close]
well for that matter...
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(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.
those are great! nice work.
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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))[close]
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
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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.
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?
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Anti-Hero Gross board 9.25
Indy 149s
Powell wheels 64mm/85a
Bones Reds
Yeah, they're on there. Fuck, I should get some rails.Expand Quote(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[close]
You have some risers up in there you aint tellin us about?
Also, better put some rails on that piece.
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.
I thought 149s would be too narrow for that 9.25 board...
Looks sick. Sort of want.
I thought 149s would be too narrow for that 9.25 board...It's 9.25 at it's widest point, at the bolts though it's probably 8.75 so 149s are fine.
Looks sick. Sort of want.
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
they make soft spitfire classics. they're blue.
yup mine were
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.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
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 isExpand QuoteSatori 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.[close]
Expand Quoteif 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 isExpand QuoteSatori 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.[close][close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteif 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 isExpand QuoteSatori 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.[close][close]
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.[close]
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.
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.
haha sweatercuff, youve started a trend
Expand Quoteyou'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.[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteyou'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.[close]
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.[close]
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.
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.
check out bigcartel.com (http://bigcartel.com)
Filmer board/cruiserare 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 itare you just riding the cork, or did you put grip on top of it?Expand QuoteFilmer board/cruiser
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sweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..
you can expect to be the proud owner of some of my moneyExpand Quotesweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..[close]
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.
Expand Quotesweatercuff do up a store or whatever. id be interested in a cruiser with carpet grip..[close]
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.
im just riding the cork, its not grippy at all, but you can still pop a few kickflips on itExpand Quoteare you just riding the cork, or did you put grip on top of it?Expand QuoteFilmer board/cruiser
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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.i think 129 will do it fo you.
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.
Expand Quotewhat 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.[close]
I'm using Ace 22's on my Zip zinger with 65mm Road Riders. They fit perfect, no overhang
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.
Probably get the tommy g one, it may not seem it but the cork boards are so shortExpand Quoteim just riding the cork, its not grippy at all, but you can still pop a few kickflips on itExpand Quoteare you just riding the cork, or did you put grip on top of it?Expand QuoteFilmer board/cruiser
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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.
i didn't know tracker midtracks had new school bolt holes.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.
what width are those wheels? i like your set-up.
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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))[close]
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
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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.
(http://s1.i1.picplzthumbs.com/upload/img/53/67/6a/53676a3d65f3012a8ee74409f874aede3fc87107_wmeg_00001.jpg)Nice blunt roach ;D
Got new wheels in the mail today. They're Vision Blurr reissues.
I like the look of these: http://stereovinylcruiser.com/ (http://stereovinylcruiser.com/)
anyone know any more information?
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Whale Cock
INDY 129's
OJ 60's 98a
-fun as hell cause the wheels still slide!
weird shapebest username on the site
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.
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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.i was looking for that cruiser!
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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!is it just me or does that seem like it would get a ridiculous amount of dirt and other shit stuck in it?
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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?Expand QuoteHas 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!
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Just saw this on eBay...
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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://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)(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/detail_23238_alienworkshopGrantTaylorStencilParkDeckTn.jpg)
looks like grants is only in an 8.5
i didnt look if anyone still had omars
Will give my son a cruiser for x mas
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Expand QuoteWill give my son a cruiser for x mas
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what kinda wheels ya got on those?
they are spitfire trippers 52?sExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWill give my son a cruiser for x mas
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what kinda wheels ya got on those?[close]
Looks like the Spitfire Nibbled Caps in 56mm 92a, just like I have for my cruiser.
ive got those wheels on mine. fucking love emExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWill give my son a cruiser for x mas
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what kinda wheels ya got on those?[close]
Looks like the Spitfire Nibbled Caps in 56mm 92a, just like I have for my cruiser.
Quote from: The Nose Face link=topic=38836.msg1557936#msg1557936 date=1320861994Expand QuoteJust saw this on eBay...
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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...
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
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fresh from my ass
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New deck. It's a 7.5.
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New deck. It's a 7.5.[close]
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?
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9453/bild1pw.png)I think you just won, pica.
...dick riderI think you just won, pica.Expand Quote(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9453/bild1pw.png)[close]
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New deck. It's a 7.5.[close]
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?[close]
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
Haha...dick riderExpand QuoteI think you just won, pica.Expand Quote(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9453/bild1pw.png)[close][close]
ZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS
Expand QuoteZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS[close]
Care to explain?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS[close]
Care to explain?[close]
terrible wood and a tiny wheel base
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS[close]
Care to explain?[close]
terrible wood and a tiny wheel base
Doesn't the wheelbase have to do with the width of the trucks? I'm confusedExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS[close]
Care to explain?[close]
terrible wood and a tiny wheel base[close]
It's a cruiser. Tiny wheelbase = quicker turning. It's on purpose. heh
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteZIG ZAGGERS ARE REALLY BAD SKATEBOARDS PLEASE STOP BUYING THEM THANKS[close]
Care to explain?[close]
terrible wood and a tiny wheel base[close]
any opinion on the creature brue cruisers?
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
Expand QuoteDeck, 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[close]
I think black is one of the few colors that'll actually work. Unless you want purple.
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ag3nu1.jpg)
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
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!!!
Expand QuoteAlright! 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!!![close]
curious about these carpet bombers
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
Quote from: The Nose Face link=topic=38836.msg1636155#msg1636155 date=1330965497Expand QuoteExpand Quotea 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[close]
Which shop if you don't mind me asking?[close]
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)
watch your step, Frankenstein ^
Expand Quotewatch your step, Frankenstein ^[close]
I fucked that last post up pretty good...I'll make up for it later.
Please tell me your trucks are also not on backwards.
Expand Quotea 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[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotea 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[close]
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.[close]
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
This is my wiener. there are many like it but this one is mine
Oh shit, they sure do look like they're on backwards.
watch your step, Frankenstein ^
(http://i42.tinypic.com/soqrm8.jpg)
CREATURE Brue Killers 8.1"
indy 149's
powell peralta 58/90a
reds
jessup.
= FUN
Get some Rainskates, you won't be disappointed.
http://www.rainskateswheels.com/Tsunami.html (http://www.rainskateswheels.com/Tsunami.html)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x322/DoughnutCitySkates/IMGP1278.jpg)That looks like an incredibly fun, normal set-up. Or second set-up
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.
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 respectThat looks like an incredibly fun, normal set-up. Or second set-upExpand Quote(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.[close]
(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
(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
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 respectExpand QuoteThat looks like an incredibly fun, normal set-up. Or second set-upExpand Quote(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.[close][close]
(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
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)
that second red one looks amazing
Expand Quotethat second red one looks amazing[close]
Oh, it is. Square nose/tail. So good.
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?
Expand Quotethat second red one looks amazing[close]
Oh, it is. Square nose/tail. So good.
Got another one:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4j4gl.jpg)
(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6831/156ib.jpg)
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This shape looks amazing, that dagger point!
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This shape looks amazing, that dagger point![close]
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.
No that's the graphic I just cut up the stickers to make it look like they are under the graphic.Expand QuoteGot another one:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4j4gl.jpg)[close]
how do those blue lines work? is it just like a big sticker? looks really good
Looks sweet! How long is that magenta cruiser?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0xToZLlI3Eo/Tgx1Bj9m9sI/AAAAAAAAI78/AyEFs0OkJkw/s200/chris_hansen.gif)Expand QuoteLooks sweet! How long is that magenta cruiser?[close]
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"
anyone use a 5bro cruiser before?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/stinkfreehippie/hens2_zps326d10bb.jpg)Winner!
label hensley 8.38
indy 149s
bones risers + medium bushings
spitfire 60mm nibbled magic caps
toy machine bearings
pig rails
(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
It was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :PExpand Quote(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[close]
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 :PExpand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
Nice 1st post.
Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??[close]
It?s a re-issue. If it would be the original board I?d hang it on the wall.Expand QuoteIt was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :PExpand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
Nice 1st post.
Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??[close][close]
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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt was only 35 euros and I don?t skate with it very often. Usually just fool around with it :PExpand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
Nice 1st post.
Why on God's green earth are you skating a Guy Mariano Blind deck??[close][close]
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......[close]
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.
(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/STACKSPFCcruiserbtm.jpg)(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/STACKSPFCcruisertop.jpg)Looks fun. Can't get over how sick your grip jobs are.
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
Been thinking of getting an Earthwing Executioner deck, anyone ride one before? Or have another suggestion?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.
(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)
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)
(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
^ looks like OJ III Swirls. I had a set last year. Super cushy and smoothThey look good enough to eat, thanks
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_19952_OJ_Wheels_Hot_Juice_Swirl_FLG.jpg)
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)
that's gully as hell waiting on payday to get some grip
Still looks fun. Send me your address and I'll cut up some black magic to fit into some legal size envelopes.Expand Quotethat's gully as hell waiting on payday to get some grip[close]
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAAHAAHA
Seriously fuck that cruiser !!! You messed up it alright, we all do sometimes... better luck next time .
I'm going to pick up a sheet of grip tomorrow (payday).allowance money? what movie is your gif from? ???
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
allowance money? what movie is your gif from? ???Expand QuoteI'm going to pick up a sheet of grip tomorrow (payday).[close]
i'll "gnar" you in a year or 2Expand Quoteallowance money? what movie is your gif from? ???Expand QuoteI'm going to pick up a sheet of grip tomorrow (payday).[close][close]
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
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i've just set this up.
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i've just set this up.[close]
What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotepolar board
i've just set this up.[close]
What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.[close]
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...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotepolar board
i've just set this up.[close]
What's the size on this board? Really want to support Polar didn't know they made shaped decks.[close]
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...[close]
currently riding a p1 shape and loving it. I have a feeling it's gonna be tough to find another one.
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.
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Did the board come gripped, or did you do that?? If it was you, nice job.[close]
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.
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)
^^Street Creep looks awesome.
(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.
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?
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.
(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.
(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.
where can i find polar boards online in the states?theoriesofatlantis.com
theoriesofatlantis.comExpand Quotewhere can i find polar boards online in the states?[close]
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/sweet_pee33/sbtg_zps231497ae.png) (http://s889.photobucket.com/user/sweet_pee33/media/sbtg_zps231497ae.png.html)
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
(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...
Expand Quotenot 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[close]
can you tell me what workshop deck that is? looks sick.
(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.
have a polar p3 on the way. should I get 139's or 149's? I wanna give Indy's another try.
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 backplease do. general consensus seems to be 149's, but the p3 shape is only 8.375, so it could go either way.
please do. general consensus seems to be 149's, but the p3 shape is only 8.375, so it could go either way.Expand Quote149s 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[close]
(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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(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![close]
Looks awesome!
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.
man i never get tired of seeing/riding square tails.
What is everybody's input here on the best cruiser wheels?
(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!
Expand QuoteWhat is everybody's input here on the best cruiser wheels?[close]
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
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat is everybody's input here on the best cruiser wheels?[close]
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[close]
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...
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.
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.Expand QuoteSick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.[close]
Expand QuoteHow 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.Expand QuoteSick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.[close][close]
Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.
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.
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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHow 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.Expand QuoteSick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.[close][close]
Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.[close]
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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHow 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.Expand QuoteSick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.[close][close]
Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.[close]
I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell[close]
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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHow 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.Expand QuoteSick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.[close][close]
Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.[close]
I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell[close]
what size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board
Expand Quotewhat size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board[close]
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 :PExpand Quotewhat size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board[close]
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 :PExpand QuoteExpand Quotewhat size trucks would you fellas get for a zip zinger if i dont want to have the trucks overhanging on my board[close]
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.[close]
Expand QuoteAfter 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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHow 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.Expand QuoteSick one. Just got that same Carroll board as a cruiser set up too. Can't wait to skate it.[close][close]
Now that you mention it the tail looks really short. Thought it was just the photo's perspective on first glance.[close]
I've stepped on it at FTC, it's short as hell[close][close]
Yeah that tail is mad short. The more I've skated it though the more I've gotten a little more used to it.
(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
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)
Thing's fucking fun
Bones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometrydoes it fuck it up that bad?
does it fuck it up that bad?Expand QuoteBones medium with bottom washer to keep stock height/geometry[close]
never seen 'em, but i bet you could make your own.
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Thing's fucking fun[close]
That looks so rad
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Thing's fucking fun[close]
That looks so rad[close]
Shape and graphic look so sick. That one is from the brand new series, right?
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)
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.
Expand QuoteJust 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.[close]
nice set up! i've never heard of transportation unit and there isnt much available online. are they like a small local brand?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJust 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.[close]
nice set up! i've never heard of transportation unit and there isnt much available online. are they like a small local brand?[close]
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.
(http://i.imgur.com/7FcGGki.jpg)RAD!!! Looks fuckin great! The Slappy Slap has been a "get me wet" shape for sometime now.
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
whats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??
whats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??
Expand Quotewhats a good size wheel for rough terrain? I'm thinking 58mm maybe 60mm??[close]
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)
RAD!!! Looks fuckin great! The Slappy Slap has been a "get me wet" shape for sometime now.Expand Quote(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[close]
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!
(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
Stick w/ the 159's.Expand Quote(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[close]
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.
(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.
(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.
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.Expand Quote(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.[close]
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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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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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.[close]
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.
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)
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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.[close]
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.[close]
What size is that welcome? I've never seen that one.
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.
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)
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
(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?
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what is the SMA board? and where did you get it?[close]
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)
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)
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
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
just cut the grip in two pieces and make a little gapExpand QuoteJust 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[close]
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
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.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2d7aret.jpg)Damn, I'm super jealous of this. So cool.
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
Expand QuoteMy 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[close]
You can't link directly from dropbox, try tinypic.com man, I wanna see this setup!
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.It's a sign, Mike V shapes are no good.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/29p5f1y.jpg)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMy 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[close]
You can't link directly from dropbox, try tinypic.com man, I wanna see this setup![close]
Fixed, thanks for the heads up 8)
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
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.how do the classics skate? Seriously considering them for my next kicks
(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)
OJ Hot Juice wheels 60mm (wish the shop had non-mismatched sets.)
Custom shape and graphicoh 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.
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
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.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.Expand QuoteCustom 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[close]
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)
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.
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
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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.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.They're pretty good smooth over cracks and rough asphalt, worth a try.Expand Quotethis 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.[close]
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.Expand QuoteThey're pretty good smooth over cracks and rough asphalt, worth a try.Expand Quotethis 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.[close][close]
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 slidExpand QuoteThe 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.[close]
That looks really nice. Are you rocking soft wheels? They look small.
https://instagram.com/p/7qNZIDI-W9/?taken-by=roarrnstuffwell. 149's are 8.5 wide so just guess the boards about that since ou're not sure.
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)
It tapers and I felt 159 fit a little too big. Thank youwell. 149's are 8.5 wide so just guess the boards about that since ou're not sure.Expand Quotehttps://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)[close]
Anyone try kryptonics? my ojs might need replacing
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
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
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?
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 upI love this board and the grip/sticker job. My OCD wouldn't let me actually run it like that but it looks fun.
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'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.
Expand QuoteI'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.[close]
This
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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.
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 himThat scumco shape looks really nice
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/thxmg23/44145434-3E9D-40C2-8FF6-F464B6BB7810_zpsad4q68sv.jpg)
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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)
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 gnarlyIt's gonna get so dirty, so fast
(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)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI'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.[close]
This[close]
I figured it was this but also wasn't sure if I was just being neurotic.
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Habitat 8.25
Thunder 151
Sweet 56 mm soft wheels, but fast over rough surfaces
Reds
Jessup
First cruiser, real syked.
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2119l51.jpg)
Northern Co
Ace 44
Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a.
It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.Damn sorry to hear that. What kind of person steals skateboards?
So sad.
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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?Expand QuoteIt breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.
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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[close]
Skaters steal skateboards.
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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.
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)
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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 picsSick setup. That's the kinda shit I like to see. How do you like those wheels?
(https://s21.postimg.org/dk9tk9eo3/old.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/dk9tk9eo3/)
(https://s17.postimg.org/qi5jqnv7v/old1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qi5jqnv7v/)
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/)
Congrats!
Also, that Grosso shape is sick!
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
(http://i67.tinypic.com/qy758x.png)Flip your risers ffs... that would drive me nuts.
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Black Label 502 8.75 Reissue
Ace 55
Powell 60mm 85a Bombers
(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)Please report back to class on these after you break them in..
Street Plant Axe
149 Indy TiTs
Soft Indy shock pads and hard Lucky risers
56mm bones rough riders
Race Reds
Flip your risers ffs... that would drive me nuts.Expand Quote(http://i67.tinypic.com/qy758x.png)
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Black Label 502 8.75 Reissue
Ace 55
Powell 60mm 85a Bombers[close]
Noseslides and tailslides on a cruiser board? They had better be slapped or else you're not cruisering right.
trying to figure out best cruiser wheelsI've always liked keyframes.
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
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
Expand Quotetrying 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[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotetrying 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[close]
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.[close]
those dont look like they have a core?
i think ive had the worst experience with the cored wheels
thinking about grabbing some OJ hot juice wheels for the cruiser.
it's just under 8"..
55mm or 60mm?
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'm only familiar with the OJ Geoff Rowley Street Heat 54mm 99a Euro so i don't have a replyProve it.
Prove it.Expand QuoteI'm only familiar with the OJ Geoff Rowley Street Heat 54mm 99a Euro so i don't have a reply[close]
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.
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.
Expand QuoteAny 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.[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAny 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.[close]
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.[close]
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?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny 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.[close]
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.[close]
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?[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny 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.[close]
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.[close]
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?[close]
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.[close]
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.
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)
159s will probably be a better fit than the 149s I have on it.Slipped out in traffic or hit a pebble, ate shit and focused your setup?
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)
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
That really breaks my heart. My condolences..
Expand QuoteLooking 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[close]
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.
Expand QuoteThat really breaks my heart. My condolences..[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat really breaks my heart. My condolences..[close][close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLooking 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[close]
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.[close]
I should probably size up the trucks on my Zig Zagger. I think I've got like 147s on it or something. :p
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.
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)
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)
the chopski
(https://i.imgur.com/sn349jrl.jpg)
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)
the chopski
(https://i.imgur.com/sn349jrl.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/259l9fs.jpg)Cool! Let me just put my pads on and i'll join the sesh! ;D
(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.
I think your mentalCool! Let me just put my pads on and i'll join the sesh! ;DExpand Quote(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.[close]
(https://image.ibb.co/ffsdLA/gambiera-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/juUQ0A)
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
Expand Quotewhats 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[close]
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.
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
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...
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...Expand QuoteKeyframes 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]
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.
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...Expand QuoteHave 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...Expand QuoteKeyframes 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][close]
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.
Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details
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That looks really great
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..
(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
Spot on. Nick Boserio is 100% the reason I set this up the way I did.Expand Quote(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[close]
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.
Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details78 A, It must be like rolling on pillows, I need this setup.
(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)
(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.
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)
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Habitat 7.5 x 31.25
Independent 129
OJ Keyframes 56mm
Independent risers
Shorty's 1" allen
Reds
Jessup
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.
Expand QuoteIt 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.[close]
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
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt 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.[close]
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[close]
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
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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.
(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
I dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?It showed them for me.
(https://i.imgur.com/2LeN1W8.jpg)
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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)
Expand QuoteI dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?
(https://i.imgur.com/2LeN1W8.jpg)
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What are the sizes of your things, my dude?
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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?)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?[close]
What are the sizes of your things, my dude?[close]
Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size
(https://i.imgur.com/o1oYvme.jpg)Rad looking set up
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
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.Rad looking set upExpand Quote(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[close]
Expand Quote(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[close]
Nice man, this whole setup looks fun and that graphic is pretty sick too, damn.
Welcome. Independent Hollows. Bronson RAWs. Powell 59mm G Slides.
(http://i.imgur.com/lC9KOb2.jpg)
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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.[close]
That’s beautiful!! How’s that shape? Could we get a picture of the top?
Expand QuoteWelcome. Independent Hollows. Bronson RAWs. Powell 59mm G Slides.
(http://i.imgur.com/lC9KOb2.jpg)[close]
I like the aesthetic. hows them G slides?
(http://i64.tinypic.com/24zivk7.png)Grossos boards are super square with super squared out rails.
(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?)
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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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.[close]
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.
Krooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger56mm wheels with no risers? or does the width of the trucks make up for that?
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?Expand QuoteKrooked x BA x Humidity zip zinger
Ace baseplates, Indy 139 hangers, bones mediums
56 OJ Keyframes
Modus blues[close]
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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?[close]
What are the sizes of your things, my dude?[close]
Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size[close]
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.
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🤔Expand QuoteExpand Quote
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.[close]
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.[close]
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🤔Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote
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.[close]
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.[close]
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?[close]
I want a wheel with a slimmer profile
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The g-slides urethane in a keyframe profile would be stellar.
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.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI dont know whats wrong but my previous post does not shwo the images -can anyone see this?[close]
What are the sizes of your things, my dude?[close]
Ive placed a link instead of uploading images so i can show a devent size[close]
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.[close]
I wonder if I should have gotten smaller wheels. Other than that I am happy.
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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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.[close]
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.[close]
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?
other than being softer, how do 80hd's compare to keyframes?
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I want to build a cruiser and was thinking about buying the classic 5boro in 8.0
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Do you guys know who manufactures it?
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.
So far they seem pretty damn good.Expand QuoteZip 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.[close]
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??
classic lookin zinger 8)Haha. Thanks. I love this thing so much. Definitely my favorite shape for a cruiser compared to bigger decks.
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
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 live in an area with rough asphalt and brick floors.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.
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
Here’s the top of the hammers boardThanks! 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.
It’s 8.25 at the widest
(https://i.imgur.com/0ySHuA4.jpg)
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?
(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
Expand QuoteJust 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?[close]
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.
Both of the rides on this page look fun. Belknap why did you take out the stock bushings? They are so good!
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.
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)
thats fucked up... where did u leave it to get it stolen?Expand QuotePolar, 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)[close]
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?Expand QuoteExpand QuotePolar, 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)[close]
If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJust 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?[close]
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.[close]
It does seem like ace are what I'm looking for then!
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 :)
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)
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
Same shit as 7, really good imho.Expand Quoteclassic 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[close]
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
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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.
Hosoi Rocket Air
Stage IX Indys
Street Plant City Pusher wheels 62mm/85a
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Expand Quotei 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[close]
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
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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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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Expand QuoteNew 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[close]
is that your strong foot?
Expand QuoteNew 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[close]
That's cool as fuck! 👍
Those 60 mm Ricta Clouds really go too
Expand Quoteclassic 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
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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[close]
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
I love this setup - spent the morning slapping everything
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9.5 JK
Ace 55
55mm OJ super mini juice
1/8" bones risers
Bones Ribs rails
mob.. >:(
(https://i.imgur.com/PpDRPrt.jpg)thats awesome. What size board/indy/key frames?
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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?
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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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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[close]
Daaamn! Sweet zogger
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Crazy wheelbite without risers? What other specs? Love the look of thatI assume you're talking to me.
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Dang, thats a nice set up! Whats the concave/kicks like on that?
Wtf is up with the grip? Did you use a butter knife or something?
he used his fingernails.
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Dang, thats a nice set up! Whats the concave/kicks like on that?[close]
I like the concave, real comfy for me.
foot hasnt slipped off or anything.
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chores to do board
did buttfart grip that heroin deck and sew assflea's jeans?
what the fuck
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chores to do board
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chores to do board[close]
Is dat you DustWardPrez?
You should be commended for getting tricks on a cruiser. Only reason i don’t is because i can’t.Expand QuoteNoseslides and tailslides on a cruiser board? They had better be slapped or else you're not cruisering right.[close]
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.
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.Expand Quote(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[close]
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.Expand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
Daaamn! Sweet zogger[close]
Just picked up a 9.5 and 33 1/4. Will post once it’s set up.
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.
Expand Quotedoes 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.[close]
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzuk2gXJ2/?igshid=y1x5mmmk83ho (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzuk2gXJ2/?igshid=y1x5mmmk83ho)
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!
(https://i.imgflip.com/3e50iw.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/3e50iw)via Imgflip Meme Generator (https://imgflip.com/memegenerator)Well that looks cool!
chores to do board
New deck, loved my Girl Coach deck but it was dying.
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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
Expand QuoteNew deck, loved my Girl Coach deck but it was dying.
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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[close]
Those Thunder's look like they are a perfect fit for that board. Will the Indy's have any underhang?
Antihero shovel 8.47Is this image showing up for you guys? I attached as a jpeg and sized small.
Independent FH 149 stock
OJ Keyframes Plain Jane 54
Jessup
Bones Super Reds
Indy bolts
not working for me, noIs this image showing up for you guys? I attached as a jpeg and sized small.Expand QuoteAntihero shovel 8.47
Independent FH 149 stock
OJ Keyframes Plain Jane 54
Jessup
Bones Super Reds
Indy bolts[close]
(https://i.imgur.com/cSZImjK.jpg)just got some 54mm keyframes as well my first set of OJ wheels but I dig em a lot so far.
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
(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
Expand Quote*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[close]
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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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[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand Quote*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[close]
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.[close]
(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.
Roisto. Do you have a top pic of this board? ThanksExpand QuoteExpand Quotei 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[close]
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]
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? ThanksExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotei 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[close]
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]
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![close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotei 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[close]
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]
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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.
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.
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8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.
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8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.[close]
Slick Satan Cru is good..
But Lick Dr Satan would have been funnier
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8.62 BA AH
44s
OJ Boserio Mini Super juice (55mm/ 78a) with Big Balls.[close]
Slick Satan Cru is good..
But Lick Dr Satan would have been funnier[close]
Yah but no D
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?
which OJ’s?Expand QuoteLove 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?[close]
78A - Super soft and smooth
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteevery 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]
True, but big soft wheels making cruising city streets a lot nicer.[close]
i think i'm the only one riding just big hard wheels. I like powersliding too much to run the softies.
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.
I have a set of 60mm spit classicswhat 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
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.
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.
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.fuck yea thats sick
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....
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.According to a YT project vid I watched yesterday, an upside polarizer is called a poserizer. Super sick quarantine project!
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....
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 beforeExpand QuoteI 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.[close]
fuck yea thats sickExpand Quotenot 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....[close]
Expand Quotefuck yea thats sickExpand Quotenot 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....[close][close]
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
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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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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[close]
that's in great shape
amazing that a 40+ year old board can bring such joy
posted this deck before but it recently got 55mm super juices and a new grip jobindy 215 and never get wheelbite. might get truckbite though
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)
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...Lol. You should start a tiny truck thread.. I've been bored and wondering about this too.
(https://i.imgur.com/bDYxDVp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/0IVm0Bg.jpg)
Been using nothing but cruisers since Covid...sick, other specs? Wheels? Wish my Dane 1 had wheel wells.
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)
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Lol. You should start a tiny truck thread.. I've been bored and wondering about this too.Expand Quotealso, 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...
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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/
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.Yeah, this is great. I'm liking the blunt nose and tapered tail, might have to steal that..
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....
Expand QuoteSeeing 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[close]
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.
Long branch? ^^
Expand QuoteLong branch? ^^[close]
Yup I moved to red bank from South Philly at the tail end of 2016 my wife’s from here.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLong branch? ^^[close]
Yup I moved to red bank from South Philly at the tail end of 2016 my wife’s from here.[close]
Cool I’m down there sometimes that park is the best
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.https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Santa_Cruz_Dressen_Eyes_Everslick_Deck/descpage-SCDEEDK.html
(http://imgur.com/wsDvSve.jpg)
Thanks man, I was actually on that same sight building one with that exact deck after I posted! Much appreciatedhttps://www.skatewarehouse.com/Santa_Cruz_Dressen_Eyes_Everslick_Deck/descpage-SCDEEDK.htmlExpand QuoteI 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.
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Kinda close, same era.. I think Creature did a non-slick in the same shape
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 ???
Expand Quotewith 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 ???[close]
Soooooo how are the trucks? Happy with the results? Tiny setups looking too sick these days
(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.
Using it as my dogwalking set up for now.
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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.[close]
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.
I'd be torn on what to do with that thing too. I'm sure it's worth $$$ but the sentimental value and fun factor.. yeah, I'd use it to roll around but just being careful to not run into stuff.Expand QuoteExpand Quote
That thing is tight. Past couple pages inspired me to pull this one out.
Using it as my dogwalking set up for now.[close]
It looks like it has a little kicktail?
If so, it's a G&S standardflex kicktail 27" from 1976. A rare board, could be worth a bit.[close]
That was quick! Impressive. Was trying to find the exact year. Yeah it has a lil kicktail, was my uncs and he gifted it to me when I was younger. Part of me feels like I should keep it preserved on the wall but the other part of me is stoked that a 44 year old toy can still provide so much fun. Amazed the bushings haven’t turned to dust.
I'd be torn on what to do with that thing too. I'm sure it's worth $$$ 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?
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.Expand Quote
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?[close]
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.
What duro clouds you recommend. I have 80d on my Cruiser and I’m not super stoked on them80D sucks, stay away from those. Get some Ricta clouds.Expand QuoteI 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.[close]
What duro clouds you recommend. I have 80d on my Cruiser and I’m not super stoked on themExpand Quote80D sucks, stay away from those. Get some Ricta clouds.Expand QuoteI 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.[close][close]
Posted my Hosoi a while back, but here’s my Welly, too...Rockin Indy's with a Tracker sticker?
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXr18fXk/02-B1-C49-D-3937-411-F-BCC5-590-E455-C2-A79.jpg)
Lol, not too worried about that happening... ;)Rockin Indy's with a Tracker sticker?Expand QuotePosted 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)[close]
You tryin ta catch a beatdown?
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)
Dude! Cruisin for a bruisin!! ;)Lol, not too worried about that happening... ;)Expand QuoteRockin Indy's with a Tracker sticker?Expand QuotePosted 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)[close]
You tryin ta catch a beatdown?[close]
(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
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.
Expand QuoteDug 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.[close]
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.
(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
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.sick setup. satan definitely hooked it up
https://m.imgur.com/a/jfAwD0t
First time using Imgur don’t know how to post the picture on the page.
(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)
sick setup. satan definitely hooked it upExpand QuoteMade 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.[close]
(https://i.imgur.com/3rqRPtH.jpg)what went wrong with that deck? was gonna pull the trigger on it until i decided too size down.
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.Expand Quote(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.[close]
Expand Quotewhat went wrong with that deck? was gonna pull the trigger on it until i decided too size down.Expand Quote(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.[close][close]
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.
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.
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?Expand Quoteso 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.
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?Expand QuoteExpand Quoteso 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.[close]
(https://i.imgur.com/f7EqHnx.jpg?1)This looks bad to the bone. How’s it look from the top? Do the wheels hot rod up front with the 109s?
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.
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?Expand QuoteExpand Quoteso 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]
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.[close]
Expand Quotelol 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?Expand QuoteExpand Quoteso 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.[close][close]
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.
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
(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?
(https://i.imgur.com/8aHOmLn.jpg)YES. damn clean.. just a cruiser? that looks like a do-it-all set up with some 56mm conical fulls as you mentioned.
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
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.YES. damn clean.. just a cruiser? that looks like a do-it-all set up with some 56mm conical fulls as you mentioned.Expand Quote(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[close]
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.
Hey there!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.
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
(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
Expand Quote(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[close]
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?
Expand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
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?[close]
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 meExpand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
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?[close]
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 meExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote(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[close]
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?[close]
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[close]
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.Expand QuoteHey 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[close]
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
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.
Expand QuoteFinished 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.[close]
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
(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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFinished 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.[close]
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[close]
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?
(https://i.imgur.com/GqCasDm.jpg)
Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )
Prime
Gullwings
Hosoi Rockets
Totally ugly but I like it
(https://i.imgur.com/y3fqnH5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/henCWKb.jpg)
(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
Expand QuoteBaby 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[close]
Hard wheels? This should be in the setup thread
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.
Aww fuck I’m sorry my bad for waltzing into the mongo pushing longboard thread. What’s having a micropenis like?
Expand QuoteAww fuck I’m sorry my bad for waltzing into the mongo pushing longboard thread. What’s having a micropenis like?[close]
Who’s that stab directed at?
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
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
Baby ver. 2.0 (big ups to my BFF's company http://babyskateboards.com )yooo baby that's sick that's still a thing
149 Hollows
Kader Radial 58mm F4 99
Swiss Big Bones
Indy hardware and shock risers
10" grip
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)
Expand Quote5Boro 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)[close]
That would be sick at the park
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)
Expand QuoteRe-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)[close]
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
[$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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRe-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)[close]
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[close]
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!
(https://i.imgur.com/1rhOKgX.jpg)how are the mismatched trucks treating ya?
(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?Expand Quote
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.[close]
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcVK-bnVNl/?igshid=1clf3mg7vv0mb
Anymore info or dimensions on this?
Not sure if this goes in the Setup or Ace thread - I'm putting it here as it'll be a cruiser.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.
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...
p8 tapers to 8.25 in the back so be careful. liked mine with 151s but 9 inch axles might be a bit muchSounds 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.Expand QuoteNot 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...[close]
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?
p8 tapers to 8.25 in the back so be careful. liked mine with 151s but 9 inch axles might be a bit muchExpand QuoteSounds 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.Expand QuoteNot 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...[close][close]
Expand QuoteIn 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?[close]
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
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.wow ha wtf. Need another pic once gripped or whatever. Have that deck too. Kinda need to see that bad boy in action.
(https://i.imgur.com/eCSpNf4.jpg)
Polar Dane
60mm Superjuice 78a
Super Swiss6
SureGrips
Turning 30 next week so thought it was perfect timing to get a big lad set up.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?
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
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
(https://i.imgur.com/82T32ej.jpg)
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)
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)
Expand QuoteKrooked 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)[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteKrooked 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)[close]
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.[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteKrooked 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)[close]
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.[close]
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![close]
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.
Expand Quote
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.[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteKrooked 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)[close]
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.[close]
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![close]
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.[close]
Looking forward to the pics if you decide to do this!
Expand QuoteExpand Quote
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.[close]
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.[close]
Nice, makes sense! Thanks for the tip!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote
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.[close]
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.[close]
Nice, makes sense! Thanks for the tip![close]
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
(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
Expand Quote(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[close]
That wood stain looks really sick.
Maybe it's the camera angle, but that back truck left wheel looks a bit funky anglewise.
Retired my old trucks to wait for spring.
(https://i.imgur.com/0CLl5wi.jpg)
Expand QuoteRetired my old trucks to wait for spring.
(https://i.imgur.com/0CLl5wi.jpg)[close]
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.
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"
Expand QuoteWhat 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"[close]
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?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat 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"[close]
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?[close]
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.
What trucks should I use for this?On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
(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.)Expand QuoteWhat 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]
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’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?
Expand QuoteI’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?[close]
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.
(https://abload.de/img/img_20210316_174006hhjii.jpg)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.
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..
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?[close]
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.[close]
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
(https://i.ibb.co/02Df6NF/B5-C5-EAB2-D6-D1-46-D4-BA38-362376-F2-A76-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/02Df6NF)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?[close]
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.[close]
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[close]
This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.
(https://i.imgur.com/rHFjhdv.mp4)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?[close]
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.[close]
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[close]
This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.
(https://i.imgur.com/rHFjhdv.mp4)[close]
This is a good endorsement. What size are those?
Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)Expand QuoteWhat 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]
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.Expand QuoteOn shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)Expand QuoteWhat 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]
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]
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)
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
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
Are you measuring the top or the graphic side? None of my surfs go over 8.75.Post a pup.
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”
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!Expand QuoteWell, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.Expand QuoteOn shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)Expand QuoteWhat 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]
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]
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)[close]
Lookin good.
What wheels are those?
^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
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.
the lime green one is the new, slightly bigger surf shape. polar fucked up listing it as the Jr surf.Expand QuoteI’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.[close]
Expand QuoteWell, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.Expand QuoteOn shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)Expand QuoteWhat 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]
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]
(https://i.ibb.co/0V3RngT/600-EF9-FE-FBE7-45-DF-81-A9-65311-EDA1-EF6.jpg)[close]
Lookin good.
What wheels are those?
That grip is SICK. Or homemade stencil job?Thanks! Homemade stencil, trying to stick with The Shining theme.
Just bought this deck yesterday from labor and was thinking Indy 149s with 60mm OJs
Think that will work?
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!
Expand QuoteJust 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
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)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJust 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...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteJust 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...[close]
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.
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/)
(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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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[close]
Such a fun shape a lil small but whips around so nice for flips
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)
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)
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.
Yes, easily.Awesome, thanks man.
If they feel weird or anything, you can always put them back on the other way too.
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.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).
Now I'm just scared they will grab on coping and curbs.
(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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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.[close]
That's proper.
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.
(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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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.[close]
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.
Expand QuoteI'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.[close]
@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)
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?
Expand Quotemight 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?[close]
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.
Expand Quotemight 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?[close]
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.
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 :)
Would it make more sense to get OJ super juices or keyframes?
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)
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.^Gangster.
(https://i.imgur.com/KnqIQ21.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eQTY8eS.jpg)That looks pretty fuckin sick actually, 👍
(https://i.imgur.com/uU0LgNF.jpg)
Heroin Mutant Mini 8.6 X 28.9
Ace AF1 44s
Spit 56mm 80HD
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)
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)
Expand Quote2 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.
Yeah, they’re the OJ III. I’ve actually never ridden the keyframes tho I’ve been meaning to.Expand QuoteExpand Quote2 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..
^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframesI’ve definitely been liking them.
I’ve definitely been liking them.Expand Quote^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframes[close]
Here are the pics from my last set of spitfires…
I’ve definitely been liking them.Expand Quote^^ i have the same acids and love them on my cruiser setup. same duro as keyframes[close]
Here are the pics from my last set of spitfires…
(https://i.imgur.com/oUtp6FA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5rUyNwe.jpg)
(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
(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
(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
(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
Yeah, they’re the OJ III. I’ve actually never ridden the keyframes tho I’ve been meaning to.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote2 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]
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…
Looks like Hewitt and Blender launched heated wheel and are selling polarizer decks.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRkA5LF17k/?utm_medium=copy_link
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.
(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
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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
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 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 :Dwho 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)
(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
(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
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?
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?
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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.
(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
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a
Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a
Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance
OJ Superjuice 60mm 78a vs Ricta Clouds 60mm 78a
Pretty similar? If not what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance
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.
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
Got some new wheels so thought I’d sharelove the sticker placement and this graphic... really wish i picked one up
(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
(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
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
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
I'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickersExpand QuoteGot 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
(https://i.ibb.co/p0cVj1k/New-Natas-Cruiser-Setup-2022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p0cVj1k)I really love this whole thing
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'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickersExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGot 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]
Ha! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the marketExpand QuoteI'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickersExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGot 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][close]
Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.
What wrong with NHK? (I'm assuming it's the Japanese tv thing)Ha! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the marketExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickersExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGot 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][close]
Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.[close]
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)What wrong with NHK? (I'm assuming it's the Japanese tv thing)Expand QuoteHa! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the marketExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickersExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGot 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][close]
Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.[close][close]
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).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
(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?)
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.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)Expand QuoteWhat wrong with NHK? (I'm assuming it's the Japanese tv thing)Expand QuoteHa! Yeah those stickers are so good. My friend made them so they aren’t on the marketExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI'm in Oregon now but grew up in Japan, hence the stickersExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGot 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][close]
Where can I find some NHK Get off the Air stickers? Those are on point.[close][close][close]
Not sure how accurate the vandalizing and SA stuff is but yeah, fuck them
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 thoughExpand QuoteBeen 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?)[close]
alright yeah im convinced. going to try out the 1977. too bad the grip is backwards for us goofy skaters 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.
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).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.
(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?)
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?)
Expand QuoteBeen 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?)[close]
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?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBeen 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?)[close]
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?[close]
I was considering the G&S KT4 Square Kicktail and the Z-Flex 29" cruiser before this, so maybe those might interest you.
(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.
Expand Quote(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.[close]
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…
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/
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)
Expand QuoteI 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)[close]
That looks so rad. Gonna need to go look up bummer dimensions, are those wheels poking out a bunch?
Looks great @Mbrimson88 Makes me want to red-drill my Surf shape for my Stage 2 131s. Might just do it.
Super sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.
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)
Expand QuoteSuper sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.[close]
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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSuper sick. TBH, I would run that as my daily driver.[close]
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.[close]
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.
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)
Expand QuoteAntihero 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)[close]
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.
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?
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?
One of my co-workers was asking about getting a cruiser he found this on the NHS shopI’m too much of an elitist prick to buy them, but Carver Trucks sure are fun.
(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
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)
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?)
Expand Quotehonestly 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)[close]
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.Expand QuoteBeen 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?)[close]
Here's how it looks 3 months later
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/851356262029590541/984967072016658512/PXL_20220610_234642637.jpg)
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
(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
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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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
Lol Royal Trux collaborated with Heroin their entire career. I guess that's the joke?haha yeah pretty good joke and thank you
Very sick cruiser. Nice use of color blocking
(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
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!
(https://i.imgur.com/xYcKFig.jpg)That’s rad.
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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
(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
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.Expand Quote(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[close]
Are those sml wheels really 95a? Didn’t know they came in that durometer.
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.
(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
(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.
Cross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...Expand Quote(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]
Expand QuoteCross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...Expand Quote(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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...Expand Quote(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
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...Expand Quote(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[close]
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.
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
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.
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.
Expand QuoteCan 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.[close]
Powell G Slides
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.
(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.
cross post from the set up threadExpand Quote(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
Expand Quotecross post from the set up threadExpand Quote(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.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotecross post from the set up threadExpand Quote(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.
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…
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotecross post from the set up threadExpand Quote(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.
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…Expand QuoteDoes 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.[close]
Hope that helps!
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…Expand QuoteDoes 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.[close]
Hope that helps!
@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.
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)
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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!
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(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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCross Post from Setup. This thing is going to be fun...Expand Quote(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]
Deetz on “Genius” shape???
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.
Genius shape
(https://i.imgur.com/hkUfDTD.png)
(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
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 resultsExpand Quote(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[close]
Whoa that shape is fuckin crazy
(https://i.imgur.com/HnHN4cy.jpg)
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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.
(https://i.imgur.com/TdYQzOb.jpg)this thing must GO
Genius
nicely broken in Ace Af1 55s
Lucky semi soft 1/8" risers
Spitfire 80HD Classic Full 56mms
mix match of quantum bearings
Just set this up. Took it out for a few hours yesterday and had a ton of fun.Love that teal color on wheels. Gnar on your way.
(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)
this thing must GOExpand Quote(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[close]
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)
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...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.
Anyway, I sent a claim to DLX. We shall see... Curious to try the Sapphires instead.
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
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.Looks awesome
(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
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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.
Yep. The “reformulated” ones.
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.
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.
I actually just setup a 7.75 cruiser with 55mm dragons and some throwaway tensor 8.25.Expand QuoteAnybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.[close]
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)
I actually just setup a 7.75 cruiser with 55mm dragons and some throwaway tensor 8.25.Expand QuoteAnybody try the dragon wheels for cruisers? The oj keyframes have been the go to wheel for me.[close]
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)
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...
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...
Expand QuoteStarted 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...[close]
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.
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
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
Expand QuoteRe 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...
Fucking heavy! What city did this happen in?Thanks dude, this happened in Guatemala City.
Take it easy, man but you're clearly a survivor.
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…
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRe 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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRe 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.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteRe 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.[close]
Super fucked up and scary man
Wishing you a good recovery
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...
Re post from 9 inch deck threadGlad you aren't dead!
I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill.
(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
Expand QuoteYep. The “reformulated” ones.[close]
That’s a bummer. I haven’t used my 80HDs yet, but maybe I’ll save them for the winter now.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYep. The “reformulated” ones.[close]
That’s a bummer. I haven’t used my 80HDs yet, but maybe I’ll save them for the winter now.[close]
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.
(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
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 TouzVery sick. How does that board feel under foot??
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??Expand QuoteHad 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)[close]
Glad you aren't dead!Expand QuoteRe post from 9 inch deck thread
I just got run over by a car while bombing a hill.[close]Expand Quote(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[close]
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.
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
Expand QuoteSorta 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[close]
Is that a Jinx deck?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSorta 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[close]
Is that a Jinx deck?[close]
it's his graphic for sure.