The Set-up Thread

[bigdave]

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Ok. I went up in WB to see how I like it.
AH Team Eagle 9x33(!!) 15.06WB
Ace 55s
Dressen OJIIs 56mm
Bronson Shieldless
Will ride this on everything
IMG_3039 by LivingMinimal, on Flickr

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had the same setup about a year ago, hated it cause it was heavy and a bitch to flip. let us know how it goes

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it is DEFINITELY THAT. and I noticed the wheelbase change big time. So weird, when I was skating before we barely thought about WB, I mean no one talked about it...at 44 and just returning to skating, I noticed this thing is definitely sluggish pushing around....but...

....in the bowl I skated yesterday and on my 2' mini, holy shit! so stable and smooth, like a cadillac! I am skating a 5" wood bowl today, really interested to see how it gets through the tighter pocket and corner.

My friend told me to get the board because "youre 44 and dont need to ride a teenagers set up" and I kind of think hes right. I just need to ollie up and over stuff semi-consistently right now (until I can get back on my flat bar consistently) skate some curbs, and keep working on my park/tranny skating. There are no 360 flips or varial heels in my immediate future. this board might be a keeper.

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Brian Anderson tre flips basically this same setup like it’s nothing.  Barefoot.

Disclaimer: I am not Brian Anderson

[RichardBarkley]

Lol... Brian Anderson does a lot of things.

[munchbox]

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Ok. I went up in WB to see how I like it.
AH Team Eagle 9x33(!!) 15.06WB
Ace 55s
Dressen OJIIs 56mm
Bronson Shieldless
Will ride this on everything
IMG_3039 by LivingMinimal, on Flickr

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had the same setup about a year ago, hated it cause it was heavy and a bitch to flip. let us know how it goes

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it is DEFINITELY THAT. and I noticed the wheelbase change big time. So weird, when I was skating before we barely thought about WB, I mean no one talked about it...at 44 and just returning to skating, I noticed this thing is definitely sluggish pushing around....but...

....in the bowl I skated yesterday and on my 2' mini, holy shit! so stable and smooth, like a cadillac! I am skating a 5" wood bowl today, really interested to see how it gets through the tighter pocket and corner.

My friend told me to get the board because "youre 44 and dont need to ride a teenagers set up" and I kind of think hes right. I just need to ollie up and over stuff semi-consistently right now (until I can get back on my flat bar consistently) skate some curbs, and keep working on my park/tranny skating. There are no 360 flips or varial heels in my immediate future. this board might be a keeper.

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Brian Anderson tre flips basically this same setup like it’s nothing.  Barefoot.

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Disclaimer: I am not Brian Anderson

cmon man do better

[moonordie]

cracked my fa 8.5 yesterday on an nollie varial heel attempt. broke two of their decks during covid times, either quality has dipped or i got fat

my choices were to get the same shape or size up a bit. the only 8.75 my shop had in was this deck. bit the bullet even though the 13.75 wb and 31.65 length was screaming at me no. just gonna keep positive and if it doesnt work out, i have a fun cruiser and learned my limits on deck shortness. my previous shape will always be around.


5boro 8.75 shred shape
5.2 lo hollows w/ flat bottom washers and riptides
boardycakes benchwarmers 48.5mm 99a
super swiss 6
bronze allen
mob which ive liked with cupsoles
af1/jordan 1 lows shoe rotation

Looks like an interesting setup.
Idk how you guys can rotate shoes.

[mynameisnotjeff]

That 5boro looks so fun!

[BMCsteve]

Had to pick one of these up for old times sake

8.5 Shortys Muska
Indy Titanium 149, aftermarket bushings and riptide pivot cups
50mm 101a F4s
Super Reds
Weird Enjoi bolts
Jessup

[RichardBarkley]

Had to pick one of these up for old times sake

8.5 Shortys Muska
Indy Titanium 149, aftermarket bushings and riptide pivot cups
50mm 101a F4s
Super Reds
Weird Enjoi bolts
Jessup

Wow

[JB77]

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Ok. I went up in WB to see how I like it.
AH Team Eagle 9x33(!!) 15.06WB
Ace 55s
Dressen OJIIs 56mm
Bronson Shieldless
Will ride this on everything
IMG_3039 by LivingMinimal, on Flickr

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had the same setup about a year ago, hated it cause it was heavy and a bitch to flip. let us know how it goes

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it is DEFINITELY THAT. and I noticed the wheelbase change big time. So weird, when I was skating before we barely thought about WB, I mean no one talked about it...at 44 and just returning to skating, I noticed this thing is definitely sluggish pushing around....but...

....in the bowl I skated yesterday and on my 2' mini, holy shit! so stable and smooth, like a cadillac! I am skating a 5" wood bowl today, really interested to see how it gets through the tighter pocket and corner.

My friend told me to get the board because "youre 44 and dont need to ride a teenagers set up" and I kind of think hes right. I just need to ollie up and over stuff semi-consistently right now (until I can get back on my flat bar consistently) skate some curbs, and keep working on my park/tranny skating. There are no 360 flips or varial heels in my immediate future. this board might be a keeper.

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Brian Anderson tre flips basically this same setup like it’s nothing.  Barefoot.

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Disclaimer: I am not Brian Anderson

Touché.

[AsianVegan]

That 5 Boro board has me really curious, sounds super fun.

[AsianVegan]

I've been riding the same Passport 8.38 for the last few decks but can't get them atm, anyone know of a similar shape - think it's like 14.25 WB and less than 31.75 maybe?
I'm usually not a crazy dimensions guy but I like how they skate and know I don't like when decks feel too long (assuming thats as much the WB as well as actual length)

[CannerSpaghetti]

My shit



Polar Dane Brady 8.5
Spitfire F4 Radial Slim 99a
Guyer Mariano Thunder Hollow Light 149
China Reds
Mob Grip
Green motherfuckin bolt nuts

I took this pic a day or two after I got the deck. It's been a couple weeks since then and lemme tell ya this setup is phenomenal.

[FUBAR]

Polar P2 w/Thunder Lights 149 and F4 51mm Tablets worn down to about 48mm...new set on the way.
8.38 AH w/Thunder Ti 148 and F4 51mm Classics.

[TastyBurrito]

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Had to pick one of these up for old times sake

8.5 Shortys Muska
Indy Titanium 149, aftermarket bushings and riptide pivot cups
50mm 101a F4s
Super Reds
Weird Enjoi bolts
Jessup

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Wow

My 15 and 35 year old self is jealous of this set up.

Those things sold out quick.

[moonordie]

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Had to pick one of these up for old times sake

8.5 Shortys Muska
Indy Titanium 149, aftermarket bushings and riptide pivot cups
50mm 101a F4s
Super Reds
Weird Enjoi bolts
Jessup

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Wow

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My 15 and 35 year old self is jealous of this set up.

Those things sold out quick.

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[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I've been riding the same Passport 8.38 for the last few decks but can't get them atm, anyone know of a similar shape - think it's like 14.25 WB and less than 31.75 maybe?
I'm usually not a crazy dimensions guy but I like how they skate and know I don't like when decks feel too long (assuming thats as much the WB as well as actual length)

aren’t they the same shapes as magenta?

[tom]

Another case of the lead feet killed another board slightly too early

[mynameisnotjeff]

Another case of the lead feet killed another board slightly too early

That was a waist high front side flip. You gotta at least credit that.

[eckstarr]

Girl Andrew Brophy 8.25
Thunder Hollow Lights 148
Spitfire Conicals F4 99 52mm
Bones Reds
7/8 bolts

Never ridden Girl before and to be honest I only bought it for the dimensions
Noticeably heavier feeling the the BBS Doomsayer, almost DSM like. Looks to have a mellow concave with steep kicks as well and lotsss of fingers of flat.

[Seventyfrigginseven]

Got bored with the loveseat, so I figured this would be a good 360 flip machine. I couldnt find one w/o wheel wells unfortunately.
Polar Dane football
149 indy hollows
Sf 52
Indy hardware
Jessup
DC maswells (that woman seem to compliment often for some reason)

[BMCsteve]

quick update on the Muska deck - I'm not sure who presses Shortys boards but the wood is great.  Light and crispy

[TastyBurrito]

quick update on the Muska deck - I'm not sure who presses Shortys boards but the wood is great.  Light and crispy

Isn't Prime Wood pressing their boards?

[YungJugg]

Thought it was PS, unless that was just for the dipped run.

[BMCsteve]

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quick update on the Muska deck - I'm not sure who presses Shortys boards but the wood is great.  Light and crispy

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Isn't Prime Wood pressing their boards?

It says that they’re made in the USA.  I’m guessing Quincy, Clutch or Prime but I’ve never skated any of them

[CINCINNATI]

workshop 8.5
stock 149
55mm f4 classics
jessup
reds

cons checkpoint pro

[Colt Cannon's Cargos]

workshop 8.5
stock 149
55mm f4 classics
jessup
reds

cons checkpoint pro

proper

[rocklobster]

workshop 8.5
stock 149
55mm f4 classics
jessup
reds

cons checkpoint pro

Brah what you doing skating the forbidden 14? Got the same shoes in olive, they feel sick right out of the box.

[Sativa Lung]

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quick update on the Muska deck - I'm not sure who presses Shortys boards but the wood is great.  Light and crispy

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Isn't Prime Wood pressing their boards?

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It says that they’re made in the USA.  I’m guessing Quincy, Clutch or Prime but I’ve never skated any of them

Guessing it's clutch because the description they used is pretty much copy/pasted from their website. Also I don't see shortys saying they're made in the USA (ASF/clutch is Mexico and I think I remember hearing they have another woodshop in South or Central America as well) but people will sometimes assume that because Clutch is US based and say they use 100% American maple that theyre pressing the boards here too. Did it have the clutch number/letter code on the top between the front truck holes? Prime sometimes stamps their too but they do back truck holes I think.

Clutch wood is usually good, but some of the stock popsicle shapes have a longer wb and/or steeper tail than I'd prefer. The O shape is fucking great though and I've heard they have a nice flat mold too but I've never come across one.

[BMCsteve]

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quick update on the Muska deck - I'm not sure who presses Shortys boards but the wood is great.  Light and crispy

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Isn't Prime Wood pressing their boards?

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It says that they’re made in the USA.  I’m guessing Quincy, Clutch or Prime but I’ve never skated any of them

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Guessing it's clutch because the description they used is pretty much copy/pasted from their website. Also I don't see shortys saying they're made in the USA (ASF/clutch is Mexico and I think I remember hearing they have another woodshop in South or Central America as well) but people will sometimes assume that because Clutch is US based and say they use 100% American maple that theyre pressing the boards here too. Did it have the clutch number/letter code on the top between the front truck holes? Prime sometimes stamps their too but they do back truck holes I think.

Clutch wood is usually good, but some of the stock popsicle shapes have a longer wb and/or steeper tail than I'd prefer. The O shape is fucking great though and I've heard they have a nice flat mold too but I've never come across one.

That's great info and I think you're right regarding where they're pressed.  I'm not sure where I got the Made in USA from.  It did have a random serial number between the front truck holes.

The WB is a pretty standard 14.5. Tail kick is a medium but the nose is steeper than the tail

[fs1/2cab]

workshop 8.5
stock 149
55mm f4 classics
jessup
reds


cons checkpoint pro

That looks nice. Do you have measures for the length and wheelbase of that deck?

*Edit because of typo

[jakeumms]

^^^
http://www.upriseskateboards.com/skateboards/hardgoods/boards/alien-workshop/joey-guevara-triad-icon-series-85-pid-24759

Can anybody confirm that it really has a 14.125wb? I've wanted to try a 8.5 pop with that wheelbase but I've only ever seen one Sour deck with similar dims.