The Set-up Thread

[TwisT]

The bearings and hardware are the only thing keeping reality together

note taken,

next setup will have shortys hardware and black panther bearings

[calvinsdream]

I’m currently skating an 8.62 antihero eagle shape with indy 149s and 53mm conical fulls and it’s one of the most comfortable setups I’ve skated so far. Wide but not so wide I’m concious of it, and a nice wb of 14.75. Oddly I haven’t been able to jive with wbs at or above 15.

[shit_for_brains]

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The bearings and hardware are the only thing keeping reality together

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note taken,

next setup will have shortys hardware and black panther bearings

Are they still around? I will buy bulk

[ballintoohard]

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Ditched the Hockey already because I hated the steep nose and tail and the quality is gutter trash. Chipped on it's first impact with something hard and paint is flaking off.

Got a Polar 8.5- what companies have a similar shape with the large nose, sorta pointy tail, moderate wheelbase?  I think it is 8.5x32x14.5

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same question here. preferable generator and a bit lower concave. Baker?

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Why don't you just keep skating the Polar 8.5's?  I'm on my second and they're really durable.

I just get bored, but probably will stick with em.

[art hellman]

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Ditched the Hockey already because I hated the steep nose and tail and the quality is gutter trash. Chipped on it's first impact with something hard and paint is flaking off.

Got a Polar 8.5- what companies have a similar shape with the large nose, sorta pointy tail, moderate wheelbase?  I think it is 8.5x32x14.5

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same question here. preferable generator and a bit lower concave. Baker?

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Why don't you just keep skating the Polar 8.5's?  I'm on my second and they're really durable.

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I just get bored, but probably will stick with em.

The Polar 8.5 is a near-perfect shape... I keep looking for a similar shape in other generator brands, but I've come to realize the Polar 8.5 is my favorite 8.5

[Xen]

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The bearings and hardware are the only thing keeping reality together

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note taken,

next setup will have shortys hardware and black panther bearings

[close]

Are they still around? I will buy bulk

Both are and you can still buy gear. I just nabbed some new shorty's and miss my set of Black Panther's they were so fast and lasted far longer than they should have (and I was skating some crusty fucking spots and never cleaned them; I lost them (on a full setup due to carelessness).

[planman]

Ditched the Hockey already because I hated the steep nose and tail and the quality is gutter trash. Chipped on it's first impact with something hard and paint is flaking off.

Got a Polar 8.5- what companies have a similar shape with the large nose, sorta pointy tail, moderate wheelbase?  I think it is 8.5x32x14.5

I think the standard DLX 8.5 shape is identical. I'm a big fan of Polar wood though. Does not lose its pop.

[the kook]

8.5 studio deck that i re-painted (mob grip)
149 independent trucks stage 9 i believe
56mm bones wheels "spf" pool shape (i usually skate smaller stf or oj, but i wanted to try it out)
some super fast bronsons G3's (spit in them and bomb a long hill)
i have no idea what hardware i have, but it's 7/8" cause i can exactly fit some 1/8 risers on there.

not much more to say other than the deck is really nice after one month of skating every day. going back to skaing polar boards, since they feel super nice, i like the shape and they make me feel so fucking radical

[curbsmash]

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The bearings and hardware are the only thing keeping reality together

[close]

note taken,

next setup will have shortys hardware and black panther bearings

[close]

Are they still around? I will buy bulk

[close]

Both are and you can still buy gear. I just nabbed some new shorty's and miss my set of Black Panther's they were so fast and lasted far longer than they should have (and I was skating some crusty fucking spots and never cleaned them; I lost them (on a full setup due to carelessness).

man, i have black panthers on a couple setups and they're fast as hell. curious to try modus and not really willing to spend on the high-end bones but black panthers are still great.

[thebacker]

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Ditched the Hockey already because I hated the steep nose and tail and the quality is gutter trash. Chipped on it's first impact with something hard and paint is flaking off.

Got a Polar 8.5- what companies have a similar shape with the large nose, sorta pointy tail, moderate wheelbase?  I think it is 8.5x32x14.5

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same question here. preferable generator and a bit lower concave. Baker?

[close]

Why don't you just keep skating the Polar 8.5's?  I'm on my second and they're really durable.

[close]

I just get bored, but probably will stick with em.

[close]

The Polar 8.5 is a near-perfect shape... I keep looking for a similar shape in other generator brands, but I've come to realize the Polar 8.5 is my favorite 8.5

[tzhangdox]

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Ditched the Hockey already because I hated the steep nose and tail and the quality is gutter trash. Chipped on it's first impact with something hard and paint is flaking off.

Got a Polar 8.5- what companies have a similar shape with the large nose, sorta pointy tail, moderate wheelbase?  I think it is 8.5x32x14.5

[close]

same question here. preferable generator and a bit lower concave. Baker?

[close]

Why don't you just keep skating the Polar 8.5's?  I'm on my second and they're really durable.

[close]

I just get bored, but probably will stick with em.

[close]

The Polar 8.5 is a near-perfect shape... I keep looking for a similar shape in other generator brands, but I've come to realize the Polar 8.5 is my favorite 8.5

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The shape is nice indeed, I do find the tail a little small for tailslides and whatnot though, if the tail was the size of the nose or a tiny less it would be better imo.

[Cult_Follower]

Polar/Dear Skating Ron Chatman deck, 91 shape
Thunder 151 hollow team editions
Spitfire conicals, 54mm
Reds/Swiss bearing mix
Hardluck rails
Mob grip
Bronze hardware
Aftermarket white Thunder 90du bushings

[Krooked antihero]

Polar/Dear Skating Ron Chatman deck, 91 shape
Thunder 151 hollow team editions
Spitfire conicals, 54mm
Reds/Swiss bearing mix
Hardluck rails
Mob grip
Bronze hardware
Aftermarket white Thunder 90du bushings

Rad setup! I’ve really been enjoying all that gear Dear Skateboarding has released so far

[ballintoohard]

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Ditched the Hockey already because I hated the steep nose and tail and the quality is gutter trash. Chipped on it's first impact with something hard and paint is flaking off.

Got a Polar 8.5- what companies have a similar shape with the large nose, sorta pointy tail, moderate wheelbase?  I think it is 8.5x32x14.5

[close]

same question here. preferable generator and a bit lower concave. Baker?

[close]

Why don't you just keep skating the Polar 8.5's?  I'm on my second and they're really durable.

[close]

I just get bored, but probably will stick with em.

[close]

The Polar 8.5 is a near-perfect shape... I keep looking for a similar shape in other generator brands, but I've come to realize the Polar 8.5 is my favorite 8.5

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It feels and skates a lot narrower than it is.

[Cult_Follower]

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Polar/Dear Skating Ron Chatman deck, 91 shape
Thunder 151 hollow team editions
Spitfire conicals, 54mm
Reds/Swiss bearing mix
Hardluck rails
Mob grip
Bronze hardware
Aftermarket white Thunder 90du bushings

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Rad setup! I’ve really been enjoying all that gear Dear Skateboarding has released so far

Thanks mate! Dear is the absolute shit. Been following him since he first started making those Gonz Israle shirts a few years ago. I’m always a sucker for anything of that 87-93 era

[BanjoMike]

Honestly just posting this to see if my profile pic is a gif, i'm new. But while I'm at it...
-8.25 Traffic Deck
-8.0 Axel Thunder Trucks
-52mm Full Conical Spitfire Wheels

[BanjoMike]

Honestly just posting this to see if my profile pic is a gif, i'm new. But while I'm at it...
-8.25 Traffic Deck
-8.0 Axel Thunder Trucks
-52mm Full Conical Spitfire Wheels

Fuck it didn't work.

[curbsmash]

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Honestly just posting this to see if my profile pic is a gif, i'm new. But while I'm at it...
-8.25 Traffic Deck
-8.0 Axel Thunder Trucks
-52mm Full Conical Spitfire Wheels

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Fuck it didn't work.

what didn't work? it's showing up as a gif here.

[Clock3rs]

riding the Baker Cyril Jackson good days board now.

OG Shape 8.5. It is amazing. Generator wood, mellow concave. round nose, long tail

[sorry]

Rule three-fives

8.5 board
159 trucks
55mm wheels

[Italianshredder96]

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The bearings and hardware are the only thing keeping reality together

[close]

note taken,

next setup will have shortys hardware and black panther bearings

[close]

Are they still around? I will buy bulk

[close]

Both are and you can still buy gear. I just nabbed some new shorty's and miss my set of Black Panther's they were so fast and lasted far longer than they should have (and I was skating some crusty fucking spots and never cleaned them; I lost them (on a full setup due to carelessness).

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man, i have black panthers on a couple setups and they're fast as hell. curious to try modus and not really willing to spend on the high-end bones but black panthers are still great.

Modus are great! The only bearings I didn't break, I broke two sets of reds and andale...I popped the shields out and they're awesome. Give em a try

[Paco Supreme]

Rule three-fives

8.5 board
159 trucks
55mm wheels

thats 4 fives...

[sweet pee]

AH 8.12 x 31.38 - 14wb (stamped II on the top)
Thunder 147 Team Hi's w/ aftermarket Thunder bushings 94a
Spitfire F4 Classic Slims 52mm 99a
Bones Swiss 6 Ball
Mob M80
Shorty's Allen Lights 7/8

Adidas Lucas 1 Pro's

[mariomister]

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Quasi 8.375
Ashes Griptape
Film Trucks 159mm
Spitfire full conical 52mm,really not into it
Bronson Bearings

old skool vans

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How are those film trucks?

great trucks.

[art hellman]

Adidas Lucas 1 Pro's

loved that colorway.  only have 2 pairs of the lucas left and both are skated.

[sweet pee]

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Adidas Lucas 1 Pro's

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loved that colorway.  only have 2 pairs of the lucas left and both are skated.

I really don't understand why Adidas dropped the Lucas Pro. Such a perfect shoe...

I only have a few pairs left myself and will be sad when they are gone.

[roba]

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Quasi 8.375
Ashes Griptape
Film Trucks 159mm
Spitfire full conical 52mm,really not into it
Bronson Bearings

old skool vans

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How are those film trucks?

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great trucks.

how do they turn? they're really cheap so i might get a pair.

[burn_to_live]

-8.25 Shop Deck
-Shake Junt Grip
-53mm Spitfire Formula Four Classics
-Bronson Raws
-149 Indy Trucks
-Hard Luck Hardware

[Mcidraque]

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Quasi 8.375
Ashes Griptape
Film Trucks 159mm
Spitfire full conical 52mm,really not into it
Bronson Bearings

old skool vans

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How are those film trucks?

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great trucks.

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how do they turn? they're really cheap so i might get a pair.

yep, would love some feedback on the trucks (not that i'm gonna change my indies, but i'm really intrigued)

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I really don't understand why Adidas dropped the Lucas Pro. Such a perfect shoe...

Adidas drops all of their good shoes and then brings out matchcourts in 57 different colourways