Venture 2020

[HyperBeam]

thought i'd post this here. if anyone wants some 5.8 his, slightly ground down, and in the bay area—i threw this up on craigslist earlier: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/d/oakland-venture-skateboard-trucks/7402109539.html

[bbk]

I just set up some 5.25 v-light on a 14.2 wb board and put bones washers on top, turn was amazing right away.
Pop timing was a bit of though, switched them over to my regular 14 wb.

[j....soy.....]

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I think you're still pretty close but, my thunder team 148's vs venture 5.6's.....the thunders I had more wheelbite for sure.  Seems like the geometry makes a difference....

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maybe the "quick" turn of thunder is owed to the truck arcing backwards like ace then pressing down onto the deck (explains why they have a quick turn but bad wheelbite)

and ventures dont have much arc anyway so perhaps the wheelbite is a lot less noticeable... hmm I guess ill have to see

Re making them feel surfy....it's a tall order but riptide pivots made a difference....I don't weigh anything so maybe the experience is different but I found that I could afford to skate ventures looser than thunders...

[munchbox]

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I think you're still pretty close but, my thunder team 148's vs venture 5.6's.....the thunders I had more wheelbite for sure.  Seems like the geometry makes a difference....

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maybe the "quick" turn of thunder is owed to the truck arcing backwards like ace then pressing down onto the deck (explains why they have a quick turn but bad wheelbite)

and ventures dont have much arc anyway so perhaps the wheelbite is a lot less noticeable... hmm I guess ill have to see

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Re making them feel surfy....it's a tall order but riptide pivots made a difference....I don't weigh anything so maybe the experience is different but I found that I could afford to skate ventures looser than thunders...

definitely try the indy 78a bushings if you are really light.
i weigh 190-200 lbs and just recently had to add a harder top bushing after breaking them in.

[Reed Richards]

So here it is.  I've heard for years previous that Ventures don't turn.  It was like the main stereotype attached to the brand for awhile.  In the last few years they've kind of exploded in popularity and are the truck of choice for many.  I've had them recommended to me over Thunders.  Did their turning improve (with stock bushings, let's say) or did the marketing just get better?

[LebowskisRug]

thought i'd post this here. if anyone wants some 5.8 his, slightly ground down, and in the bay area—i threw this up on craigslist earlier: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/d/oakland-venture-skateboard-trucks/7402109539.html

You live right by me and I am also unloading all my Ventures. What did you stick with?

[LebowskisRug]

So here it is.  I've heard for years previous that Ventures don't turn.  It was like the main stereotype attached to the brand for awhile.  In the last few years they've kind of exploded in popularity and are the truck of choice for many.  I've had them recommended to me over Thunders.  Did their turning improve (with stock bushings, let's say) or did the marketing just get better?

Both, the low's didn't turn and they didn't make highs in wider sizes for a long time so not many people rode them. They expanded their line to include 5.6 and 6.1 around the time Bobby's video came out. People then realized the new trucks are completely different and have a different turn, but a turn that's just fine for the most part. They also switched from Street Corner to DLX and QC improved.

[Richard Skidder]

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So here it is.  I've heard for years previous that Ventures don't turn.  It was like the main stereotype attached to the brand for awhile.  In the last few years they've kind of exploded in popularity and are the truck of choice for many.  I've had them recommended to me over Thunders.  Did their turning improve (with stock bushings, let's say) or did the marketing just get better?

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Both, the low's didn't turn and they didn't make highs in wider sizes for a long time so not many people rode them. They expanded their line to include 5.6 and 6.1 around the time Bobby's video came out. People then realized the new trucks are completely different and have a different turn, but a turn that's just fine for the most part. They also switched from Street Corner to DLX and QC improved.

If you look at where the kingpin is set through the baseplate on the Street Corner Ventures you’ll see on some sets the kingpin is drilled closer to the part of the baseplate that faces the middle of the board. All of the DLX ones it’s slightly further back which gets the angle of the kingpin closer to the axle which improves the turning radius. The only downside is the washer now rubs the hanger but as stated before is alleviated by switching to a flat washer. Also bushings are now 90a stock instead of 92a.

[HyperBeam]

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thought i'd post this here. if anyone wants some 5.8 his, slightly ground down, and in the bay area—i threw this up on craigslist earlier: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/d/oakland-venture-skateboard-trucks/7402109539.html

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You live right by me and I am also unloading all my Ventures. What did you stick with?

im on indys rn. what about you? what spots do you skate?

[Movies]

Have the shape of the 5.2 lo hangers changed over the last couple of years? I have two sets from a few years apart that are slightly different shapes (and geometry I believe). Both are from DLX and not Streetcorner.
Anyone know if they've updated the molds or something? They definitely don't sit on the baseplates in the same way and you can see subtle differences from almost every angle...

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Have the shape of the 5.2 lo hangers changed over the last couple of years? I have two sets from a few years apart that are slightly different shapes (and geometry I believe). Both are from DLX and not Streetcorner.
Anyone know if they've updated the molds or something? They definitely don't sit on the baseplates in the same way and you can see subtle differences from almost every angle...

I ‘need’ to get back to riding 5.2 lo’s. I gave mine away, regret doing so.
Do you have preference between the different trucks?

[LebowskisRug]

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thought i'd post this here. if anyone wants some 5.8 his, slightly ground down, and in the bay area—i threw this up on craigslist earlier: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/d/oakland-venture-skateboard-trucks/7402109539.html

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You live right by me and I am also unloading all my Ventures. What did you stick with?

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im on indys rn. what about you? what spots do you skate?

Indy Mids, I basically only skate the courthouse and Bella Vista in the mornings. I’d love more spots to skate sometimes I skate flat at the tennis courts at FM Smith park.

[tzhangdox]

thought i'd post this here. if anyone wants some 5.8 his, slightly ground down, and in the bay area—i threw this up on craigslist earlier: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/d/oakland-venture-skateboard-trucks/7402109539.html

If you're down to meet somewhere in Berkeley, or Bella Vista/Rockridge/Emeryville next week I'd be happy to take those off your hands.

[HyperBeam]

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thought i'd post this here. if anyone wants some 5.8 his, slightly ground down, and in the bay area—i threw this up on craigslist earlier: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/d/oakland-venture-skateboard-trucks/7402109539.html

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If you're down to meet somewhere in Berkeley, or Bella Vista/Rockridge/Emeryville next week I'd be happy to take those off your hands.

sent you a pm

[Movies]

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Have the shape of the 5.2 lo hangers changed over the last couple of years? I have two sets from a few years apart that are slightly different shapes (and geometry I believe). Both are from DLX and not Streetcorner.
Anyone know if they've updated the molds or something? They definitely don't sit on the baseplates in the same way and you can see subtle differences from almost every angle...

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I ‘need’ to get back to riding 5.2 lo’s. I gave mine away, regret doing so.
Do you have preference between the different trucks?

I feel like the newer polished ones turn a bit better, but that could just be the madness messing with my head.

[arrbee]

I slept the a few pages back when someone posted a So Cal having 5.8 titanium's. Anyone have any leads?

[Pee nis]

I slept the a few pages back when someone posted a So Cal having 5.8 titanium's. Anyone have any leads?

https://www.paradeworld.com/product/venture-titanium-polished-trucks-525658-166-39480615338049/

Think Parade has them for $90

[arrbee]

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I slept the a few pages back when someone posted a So Cal having 5.8 titanium's. Anyone have any leads?

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https://www.paradeworld.com/product/venture-titanium-polished-trucks-525658-166-39480615338049/

Think Parade has them for $90

Checked there. 5.8's are already gone

[LewFarrell]

On the topic of TI's - Has anyone seen 5.2lo Titaniums drop anywhere yet?

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On the topic of TI's - Has anyone seen 5.2lo Titaniums drop anywhere yet?

You and I might be the last few trying to skate lo’s. 5.0s not in stock at the locals, snagged some 5.2s and person questioned why I’d want them. Also no wheels in stock sub 53….everyone on monster trucks with vert boards

[STAH]

I miss the old venture 5.8 wides from 10 years ago. The hangar looked slim like a venture low, just more stretched out.. these new venture high hangars are so chonkey and weird looking. I just ordered a pair though so I guess ill see how I like them. the madness continues.

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I miss the old venture 5.8 wides from 10 years ago. The hangar looked slim like a venture low, just more stretched out.. these new venture high hangars are so chonkey and weird looking. I just ordered a pair though so I guess ill see how I like them. the madness continues.

Got a pic?
I’m old, so I like old shit

[STAH]

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I miss the old venture 5.8 wides from 10 years ago. The hangar looked slim like a venture low, just more stretched out.. these new venture high hangars are so chonkey and weird looking. I just ordered a pair though so I guess ill see how I like them. the madness continues.

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Got a pic?
I’m old, so I like old shit

This was the best I could find, its a venture ad from 2012. there's a clip in there that shows them (not the best angle though)

[iw0]

found this rather large picture from 2011, but hopefully it is enough to compare to a more recent 5.8?

[STAH]

found this rather large picture from 2011, but hopefully it is enough to compare to a more recent 5.8?

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Maybe I'm just going crazy, but the old ones look slimmer to me. The new 5.8 highs have a more pronounced V shape to them.


https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/w_562,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/hxggrvxtwn286xpkz2vc

[Lukabrazi]

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On the topic of TI's - Has anyone seen 5.2lo Titaniums drop anywhere yet?

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You and I might be the last few trying to skate lo’s. 5.0s not in stock at the locals, snagged some 5.2s and person questioned why I’d want them. Also no wheels in stock sub 53….everyone on monster trucks with vert boards

I’ve also been waiting for these to drop and ventures most recent post on IG regarding releasing new TI does not mention 5.2 low. But the catalog that I thought was fall 2021 mentioned TI 5.2 low

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Maybe, maybe.
I’ve spoken to some venture customers that dipped after the deluxe takeover, saying that the geo was changed in a way they didn’t like. Which of course makes me want the old ones, much like the thunder 149ers.
I shouldn’t (can’t) ride shit that wide so I’ll just chill.
Ollie/nollie on 5.8s feels great tho. Love 5.0 lo’s (and 5.0 hi’s, the exception being the 5.0 hi’s look gross), love 5.2 lo’s. Never really liked 5.2 hi’s. Can’t call it.

[Mbrimson88]

Could just be me but the older ones looked a lot more like low versions than anything out now in the "regular height" options.

That is going by the 5.2 and the one set of 5.8 I have from when Dan Drehobl rode them.

When I say a lot lower, it is really only 1 mm or so, but that in truck terms is a huge difference.

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Could just be me but the older ones looked a lot more like low versions than anything out now in the "regular height" options.

That is going by the 5.2 and the one set of 5.8 I have from when Dan Drehobl rode them.

When I say a lot lower, it is really only 1 mm or so, but that in truck terms is a huge difference.

At the risk of sounding like the pervert I am….tell me more about Dan’s setup.
Super underrated skater, I didn’t appreciate his footage as much as I could, at the time it seemed like a lot of his stuff was tossed into random videos like thrasher 911/feats, or whatever, and I wanted to see Mnc dudes skating to Wu-Tang. Only.

[FatGuy92]

Looks like there are now v-light 5.6 and 5.8 lows? Unless it’s a typo

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Venture_V-Light_Low_Trucks/descpage-VTYTMTR.html