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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #90 on: May 06, 2019, 05:20:25 PM »
I've been practicing FS slappys. It's tough. I filmed myself and realized I was slapping my front truck onto the curb and then lifting my front foot when the back one was getting on. Didn't even realize I was doing it. Got to keep trying I guess, it all feels very unnatural. haha

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #91 on: May 06, 2019, 08:29:58 PM »
I've been practicing FS slappys. It's tough. I filmed myself and realized I was slapping my front truck onto the curb and then lifting my front foot when the back one was getting on. Didn't even realize I was doing it. Got to keep trying I guess, it all feels very unnatural. haha
The first time I did one was a weird realization. I carved into it and did it and it was pretty amazing.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #92 on: May 07, 2019, 08:53:25 AM »
I've been practicing FS slappys. It's tough. I filmed myself and realized I was slapping my front truck onto the curb and then lifting my front foot when the back one was getting on. Didn't even realize I was doing it. Got to keep trying I guess, it all feels very unnatural. haha

just carve way harder than you think. the more you lean back the lighter you will be on your toe side the easier the climb and grind. front side is definitely the go to once you get it a few times.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #93 on: May 07, 2019, 07:07:23 PM »
I don’t feel like reading this.

Yes slappie wheels exist. They are complete spheres.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #94 on: May 08, 2019, 01:51:03 AM »
I heard conicals are good for slappies. Opinions?
Curious about this, I've heard the same thing
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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #95 on: May 08, 2019, 06:45:28 AM »
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I heard conicals are good for slappies. Opinions?
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Curious about this, I've heard the same thing

They aren’t hindering me in any way. I’ve seen some setups from dudes that kill it on curbs and some had either Conical or Radial shapes.

Radial is slightly more round on the edge of the wheel, so I imagine it gets on the curb a little better and once it’s on locks in about the same as Conical. It’s probably barely noticeable differences tbh.
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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #96 on: May 08, 2019, 08:23:12 AM »
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It’s probably barely noticeable differences tbh.

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« Reply #97 on: May 08, 2019, 12:01:14 PM »
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I heard conicals are good for slappies. Opinions?
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Curious about this, I've heard the same thing
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It’s probably barely noticeable differences tbh.
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Curbkiller on IG rides what looks like a conical OJ, probably 99a and he rides 52-54mm. He also rides hard Indy bushings, which probably feels like a medium or even softer for him cuz he’s a little fluffy.

I think a wider board/truck with looser trucks has more of an effect than wheel size, from my own experience swapping between my 8.4 and 9.25.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #98 on: May 08, 2019, 12:32:32 PM »
here is a question for you curb rats what rails do you use? big square ones, thin flat, or round ?

i ask so maybe one day i could figure out the curb dance that is board slide to hurricane 

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #99 on: May 08, 2019, 01:34:05 PM »
here is a question for you curb rats what rails do you use? big square ones, thin flat, or round ?

i ask so maybe one day i could figure out the curb dance that is board slide to hurricane
should I invest in rails or no???

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #100 on: May 08, 2019, 01:55:49 PM »
if you have a good spot to do long board slides i say yes

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #101 on: May 08, 2019, 02:47:49 PM »
If you’re four pages in on this thread looking for advice and haven’t tried hauling ass at a curb and slashing the fuck out of it with whatever board you already have, there’s no hope


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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #102 on: May 08, 2019, 05:23:15 PM »
If you’re four pages in on this thread looking for advice and haven’t tried hauling ass at a curb and slashing the fuck out of it with whatever board you already have, there’s no hope

We’re way ahead of you.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #103 on: May 08, 2019, 05:55:21 PM »
I wanna try welcomes rails. Candy bars right?

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #104 on: May 08, 2019, 06:23:23 PM »
I put 90a Cylinder Indy bushings in tonight and set the nut flush and shit I’m too fat for them I think. Wheel bite heel side like crazy. Might try the 92a. I’m 175lbs. 

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #105 on: May 08, 2019, 07:02:06 PM »
Someone needs to make a loose vs kook loose truck adjustments guide
it said to learn how to tie for a reason.
This is all structured as a trap.
Tied by those who know the fundamentals.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #106 on: May 08, 2019, 08:36:39 PM »
Someone needs to make a loose vs kook loose truck adjustments guide

You got tips?

I always just screw the nut in flush and use the washers and all. Works with Bones mediums, but I can sit on the wheels just leaning with Indy mediums.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #107 on: May 08, 2019, 08:56:46 PM »
I skate with out washers so I can turn better.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #108 on: May 08, 2019, 09:00:14 PM »
I skate with out washers so I can turn better.

So what I’m experiencing is like really comfortable looseness when I’m riding, but once I’m leaning into a turn there is no resistance to keep me from leaning straight into the wheel and getting bucked forward.

How do I get initial looseness but hardness when I’m deeper into a turn.

Say I’m carving into a fs slappy, I’m getting wheel bite on my heel side when I really lay into it to get on the curb.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #109 on: May 08, 2019, 09:32:24 PM »
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I skate with out washers so I can turn better.
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So what I’m experiencing is like really comfortable looseness when I’m riding, but once I’m leaning into a turn there is no resistance to keep me from leaning straight into the wheel and getting bucked forward.

How do I get initial looseness but hardness when I’m deeper into a turn.

Say I’m carving into a fs slappy, I’m getting wheel bite on my heel side when I really lay into it to get on the curb.
I unfortunately can’t answer that question. What I do for my trucks is I make them as loose as possible but not falling off my board. I think of a fs slappy like powersliding in a way. Like I just go up to the curb at a 90’ angle and just kinda slap on. If you lived near me I would show you.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #110 on: May 08, 2019, 10:42:52 PM »
This whole thread is rob level overthinking

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #111 on: May 08, 2019, 11:56:06 PM »
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I heard conicals are good for slappies. Opinions?
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Curious about this, I've heard the same thing
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It’s probably barely noticeable differences tbh.
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Curbkiller on IG rides what looks like a conical OJ, probably 99a and he rides 52-54mm. He also rides hard Indy bushings, which probably feels like a medium or even softer for him cuz he’s a little fluffy.

I think a wider board/truck with looser trucks has more of an effect than wheel size, from my own experience swapping between my 8.4 and 9.25.
Sounds like a good excuse to cop some F4 99 conical 54mm
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forgive me if i somehow missed it, but could someone help me with just how flat the flat as fuck decks really are?
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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #112 on: May 09, 2019, 08:11:34 AM »
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I skate with out washers so I can turn better.
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So what I’m experiencing is like really comfortable looseness when I’m riding, but once I’m leaning into a turn there is no resistance to keep me from leaning straight into the wheel and getting bucked forward.

How do I get initial looseness but hardness when I’m deeper into a turn.

Say I’m carving into a fs slappy, I’m getting wheel bite on my heel side when I really lay into it to get on the curb.

i have never tryed this but try a harder bottom bushing softer top could be your happy medium

i used to ride thunders with no bottom washer and flush back in the day

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #113 on: May 09, 2019, 04:34:24 PM »
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I've been practicing FS slappys. It's tough. I filmed myself and realized I was slapping my front truck onto the curb and then lifting my front foot when the back one was getting on. Didn't even realize I was doing it. Got to keep trying I guess, it all feels very unnatural. haha
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The first time I did one was a weird realization. I carved into it and did it and it was pretty amazing.

That's how I felt too  :D Like an A-ha! moment.

About setups: Just need loose trucks and keep your shoulders/feet perpendicular w/ the board. Keep your back foot off the tail to avoid lifting the front truck too.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #114 on: May 09, 2019, 06:04:14 PM »
Can anyone define this to me. Basically I’m doing some weird thing on a curb. So I approach the curb to do a board stall and go over a little bit to do a smith or feeble stall? Then to a axel stall then pop out. I don’t know if this is a legit trick or I’m lazy.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #115 on: May 09, 2019, 07:36:02 PM »
sounds like you're tick tacking onto the curb

try the same motion entirely without lifting your truck, and don't forget to haul absolute fuck towards the curb with no regard for your safety

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #116 on: May 09, 2019, 08:24:28 PM »
sounds like you're tick tacking onto the curb

try the same motion entirely without lifting your truck, and don't forget to haul absolute fuck towards the curb with no regard for your safety
I know how to slappy but I was playing around on a parking block. I did a nocomply tail bonk thing whatever you call it.

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #117 on: May 09, 2019, 10:31:13 PM »
It's often referred to as curb dancing, guys like pastras do it but they do haul balls and make it look good.

doing it stationary is as useless as a handjob from a priest

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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #118 on: May 10, 2019, 01:05:53 AM »
I love this thread, hopefully it will be 9832648909 pages long
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Re: Slappy setups, is that a thing?
« Reply #119 on: May 10, 2019, 06:54:58 AM »
Learned bs slappys recently. I found this tips to help, feet on bolts, approach at a sharp angle, quick carve in and keep you legs loose otherwise you'll go into boardslide/ feeble. Bigger wheels definitely help.

fs though... I'm having trouble with those.