The Set-up Thread

[Jory4]

Love that punk point!

Shaped boards just put a smile on my face when I look down……





Pontus Alv x Into the Wild skateboards ( jeremie Daclin shape / company ) 9”
Ace 55 classic
Rib bones
56mm 99a slime balls
Jessup
Random hardware
Minilogo bearings

Vans waffle cup bmx slip ons ( skate great!!)

[dr.prestige]

Been a minute since I posted on this thread. A couple new ones



8.38 board done by a skate park homie. China wood. @cocoskateco on IG
Aces with Bones hard bushings in there. The frontside grind groove is making me catch on grinds and its getting frustrating so this will prob be the last board that I skate with them. After these I’m probably gonna start skating my friend’s Lurpivs that he’s over
NFG 54mm teardrops normal hardness
Reds



Sour 7.75
Venture 5.0 lo
Loophole 52 teardrops
Reds

[jakedilla]

Can’t get enough of anything Pontus touches. Started a new job and figured I’d treat myself:



Polar Hjalte 8.5
Indy 149 hollows with Bones Hard bushings
Formula four conical fulls (started at 58mm somewhere around 56ish now)
Bones Swiss

Shoes are last resort vm001s. First pair and I’m stoked. I have a wide foot and these fit tts for me.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

Can’t get enough of anything Pontus touches. Started a new job and figured I’d treat myself:



Polar Hjalte 8.5
Indy 149 hollows with Bones Hard bushings
Formula four conical fulls (started at 58mm somewhere around 56ish now)
Bones Swiss

Shoes are last resort vm001s. First pair and I’m stoked. I have a wide foot and these fit tts for me.

So dope. I have a super similar set up. Same VM001s, same board, was on Indy’s but recently switched to thunders. Great set up though

[jakedilla]

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Can’t get enough of anything Pontus touches. Started a new job and figured I’d treat myself:



Polar Hjalte 8.5
Indy 149 hollows with Bones Hard bushings
Formula four conical fulls (started at 58mm somewhere around 56ish now)
Bones Swiss

Shoes are last resort vm001s. First pair and I’m stoked. I have a wide foot and these fit tts for me.

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So dope. I have a super similar set up. Same VM001s, same board, was on Indy’s but recently switched to thunders. Great set up though

Sick! I’ve been considering making the switch to thunders or aces recently just to change things up, but I’m pretty sure if I do I’ll end up in the gear madness thread lol.

[Jonny7.5Alive]

This is so much fun. 30e cheaper than hockey deck I was gonna get. So happy with this

Almost 8
Royal 139
F4 99 52

[TheLowerBack]

This is so much fun. 30e cheaper than hockey deck I was gonna get. So happy with this
Really digging the graphic
Almost 8
Royal 139
F4 99 52

[Murray Hewitt]

Was running a Krooked with 14.25 wheelbase and no risers. Was finding it a bit cramped with the Royals coming from Venture previously.
I'm fairly tall so wanted to step it up a little. The Royals are really fun, they are a great all-rounder truck. Liked Ventures but they felt a little too hefty for my lazy style of skating.

Fav looking setup in a while. Graphic is stellar.

Quasi Henry 8.5 (14.5 WB)
Royal 149 IKP (The new design)
1/8 Real/Venture wood risers
53mm SF F4 99d classic shape
Bones reds
1" magenta allen hardware

[tzhangdox]

Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

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Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

How weird is it/am I that I notice that you are riding ace instead of ventures, and have opinions, for you, about that? Insane.

[sammyz]

got a passport deck for the first time...always stayed away due to longer wheelbase...but had one session and so far so good



Passport Jack O'grady 8.6 x 14.5 x 32.2
Indy 149 Forged Hollow
Spitfire F4 53mm 95a

[tzhangdox]

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Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

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How weird is it/am I that I notice that you are riding ace instead of ventures, and have opinions, for you, about that? Insane.

Weird? Not at all. Insane? Yes, we're all here on slap after all.

I'm interested in your opinions though.

Still got my venture setup. Just wanted to switch it up a bit since my friend who gets aces gave me a set. They're better in some ways, worse in others. Refreshing to skate something that feels very different once in a while.

[Mbrimson88]

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Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

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How weird is it/am I that I notice that you are riding ace instead of ventures, and have opinions, for you, about that? Insane.

[close]

Weird? Not at all. Insane? Yes, we're all here on slap after all.

I'm interested in your opinions though.

Still got my venture setup. Just wanted to switch it up a bit since my friend who gets aces gave me a set. They're better in some ways, worse in others. Refreshing to skate something that feels very different once in a while.

Did you end up cutting bushings or angle grinding the kingpins, or is that just natural wear on the Ace trucks?

[tzhangdox]

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Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

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How weird is it/am I that I notice that you are riding ace instead of ventures, and have opinions, for you, about that? Insane.

[close]

Weird? Not at all. Insane? Yes, we're all here on slap after all.

I'm interested in your opinions though.

Still got my venture setup. Just wanted to switch it up a bit since my friend who gets aces gave me a set. They're better in some ways, worse in others. Refreshing to skate something that feels very different once in a while.

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Did you end up cutting bushings or angle grinding the kingpins, or is that just natural wear on the Ace trucks?

Had my roommate help me grind down about two threads worth with a dremel. Kept the ace bushings though, didn't want to mess with a shorter top. Already more than enough clearance now

[Knee Pain]

Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

This graphic is so good.

[Mbrimson88]

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Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

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How weird is it/am I that I notice that you are riding ace instead of ventures, and have opinions, for you, about that? Insane.

[close]

Weird? Not at all. Insane? Yes, we're all here on slap after all.

I'm interested in your opinions though.

Still got my venture setup. Just wanted to switch it up a bit since my friend who gets aces gave me a set. They're better in some ways, worse in others. Refreshing to skate something that feels very different once in a while.

[close]

Did you end up cutting bushings or angle grinding the kingpins, or is that just natural wear on the Ace trucks?

[close]

Had my roommate help me grind down about two threads worth with a dremel. Kept the ace bushings though, didn't want to mess with a shorter top. Already more than enough clearance now

Yeah that should work well.

I had another look at the board I have set up with stock AF1 55s and although I haven't touched it really since setting it up and having a few sessions on it to get the bushings just right and experience the new Ace trucks, the kingpins are about two threads on the back and one on the front, which once taken down should give enough clearance for most things, especially the back truck for pretty much everything really.

As others had done, they only really needed to cut down the top bushings when their trucks were almost at axle and were grinding the kingpin nut right off, hence the needing it lower, but I don't think that many people would skate curbs and grind trucks flat across til they did that either.

[tzhangdox]

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Krooked 8.25
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire 52mm 99a F4 OG Classics
Quantum Atoms

[close]

How weird is it/am I that I notice that you are riding ace instead of ventures, and have opinions, for you, about that? Insane.

[close]

Weird? Not at all. Insane? Yes, we're all here on slap after all.

I'm interested in your opinions though.

Still got my venture setup. Just wanted to switch it up a bit since my friend who gets aces gave me a set. They're better in some ways, worse in others. Refreshing to skate something that feels very different once in a while.

[close]

Did you end up cutting bushings or angle grinding the kingpins, or is that just natural wear on the Ace trucks?

[close]

Had my roommate help me grind down about two threads worth with a dremel. Kept the ace bushings though, didn't want to mess with a shorter top. Already more than enough clearance now

[close]

Yeah that should work well.

I had another look at the board I have set up with stock AF1 55s and although I haven't touched it really since setting it up and having a few sessions on it to get the bushings just right and experience the new Ace trucks, the kingpins are about two threads on the back and one on the front, which once taken down should give enough clearance for most things, especially the back truck for pretty much everything really.

As others had done, they only really needed to cut down the top bushings when their trucks were almost at axle and were grinding the kingpin nut right off, hence the needing it lower, but I don't think that many people would skate curbs and grind trucks flat across til they did that either.

I had about one and a half threads on the front and back. But not really a fan of threads showing, and also raw kingpin definitely catches harder than the nut, and didn't want to have a grinded down kingpin that couldnt be adjusted anymore.

Definitely notice a night and day difference doing smith grinds on this one ledge. Prior to grinding the kingpin down I hung up every other try, and afterwards no hangups at all.

[nitro89]

Girl 8.25 twin tip (G069)
Venture 5.6 hollows
Spitfire 54mm f4's 99 (probably around 52mm now)
Modus hardware
Bronson bearings
Jessup ultra

having just come off the G052 shape this feels lovely as its very similar, just hope they continue to make it!!

New balance Tiago 1010's
(first cupsoles since the last pair of Jamie Thomas circas i had back in 04, don't think ill go back to vulcs now. need to protect the old man feet these days.ha)

[roba]

shop deck that i did the graphic for, 8.375 x 31.875 wb 14.25
venture 5.8 standard with bushings from element trucks, they work fine so i can’t complain
spitfire f4 og classics, 58mm 99a, about 54mm now
pig prime allen bolts
jessup grip
mix n match bearings
shell toes

[ashbunce]

fa terp class photo deck 8.5 (nice haircut)
Ace 44s
Spitfire lock-ins 53mm

Last popsicle setup before jumping up to a 9.75 jk candybar deck

[ashbunce]

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shop deck that i did the graphic for, 8.375 x 31.875 wb 14.25
venture 5.8 standard with bushings from element trucks, they work fine so i can’t complain
spitfire f4 og classics, 58mm 99a, about 54mm now
pig prime allen bolts
jessup grip
mix n match bearings
shell toes

Graphic is so fucking sick

[Scottboarding]

Girl G027 (8.25 x 31.75 x 14)
Thunder 148 w/ Bones Hards
F4 53mm 99a Classics
Quantum Isotopes
Pepper Grip

Huge shoutout to the 14" wheelbase and Crail shapes threads for turning me on to this shape; absolutely beautiful. Not overly thrilled on the graphic but the shape and dimensions make up for it.   

[fulfillthedream]

^ sick ass setup. im on 54mm wheels but i wanna size down to 53mm next time i get spitfires.

[Scottboarding]

^ sick ass setup. im on 54mm wheels but i wanna size down to 53mm next time i get spitfires.

Thanks! I've found 53mm is about the max I can do on Thunders before wheelbite becomes a real issue.

[Quantum_Bearing_Science]

Girl G027 (8.25 x 31.75 x 14)
Thunder 148 w/ Bones Hards
F4 53mm 99a Classics
Quantum Isotopes
Pepper Grip

Thanks!

You, too, tzhangdox!

[FuzzGNU]

Was running a Krooked with 14.25 wheelbase and no risers. Was finding it a bit cramped with the Royals coming from Venture previously.
I'm fairly tall so wanted to step it up a little. The Royals are really fun, they are a great all-rounder truck. Liked Ventures but they felt a little too hefty for my lazy style of skating.

Fav looking setup in a while. Graphic is stellar.

Quasi Henry 8.5 (14.5 WB)
Royal 149 IKP (The new design)
1/8 Real/Venture wood risers
53mm SF F4 99d classic shape
Bones reds
1" magenta allen hardware

I've thought that graphic was so sick since it came out. Grabbed one of the boring quasi graphics though for shape reasons.

[theloniousmonk]

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Girl G027 (8.25 x 31.75 x 14)
Thunder 148 w/ Bones Hards
F4 53mm 99a Classics
Quantum Isotopes
Pepper Grip

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Thanks!

You, too, tzhangdox!

I’m on a g027 now, my second this year. I feel like I probably do my best skating on this shape

[geezer]

Yet another P2.  Polar Nick Boserio P2 shape 8.5x32.125 14.5WB
I didn't like the fruit lady graphic, so the spray paint came out.
A mix of some killing floor griptape tiles and some habitat grip.
Rib Bones
Ace AF1 55s with NOS Kreper inverted kingpins.  Stock bushings
Spitfire F4 54 classics 97A.  The curb spot just got resurfaced, so the 97 is less necessary now.
Bones Swiss.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

Yet another P2.  Polar Nick Boserio P2 shape 8.5x32.125 14.5WB
I didn't like the fruit lady graphic, so the spray paint came out.
A mix of some killing floor griptape tiles and some habitat grip.
Rib Bones
Ace AF1 55s with NOS Kreper inverted kingpins.  Stock bushings
Spitfire F4 54 classics 97A.  The curb spot just got resurfaced, so the 97 is less necessary now.
Bones Swiss.

P2s are so dope. Looks great. Blank/painted over graphic makes the shape even more obvious

[Frank and Fred]

Sick one @geezer