The Set-up Thread

[Stanley Spadowski]

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please don't never spend $13 on grip - pretty sure SW will give you mob/jessup for free.

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Yeah, 13$ for some grip is a lot but I like to support pros that I like .

Then why wouldn’t you buy their pro model instead of a mini logo?

[Esmith5488]

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please don't never spend $13 on grip - pretty sure SW will give you mob/jessup for free.

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Yeah, 13$ for some grip is a lot but I like to support pros that I like .

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Then why wouldn’t you buy their pro model instead of a mini logo?

I would say that they see more from a pro deck purchase than a pro sheet of grip. If you really want to support the grip will make the least amount of contribution

[munchbox]

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please don't never spend $13 on grip - pretty sure SW will give you mob/jessup for free.

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Yeah, 13$ for some grip is a lot but I like to support pros that I like .

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Then why wouldn’t you buy their pro model instead of a mini logo?

because pro griptape

[hmmmokay]

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please don't never spend $13 on grip - pretty sure SW will give you mob/jessup for free.

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Yeah, 13$ for some grip is a lot but I like to support pros that I like .

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Then why wouldn’t you buy their pro model instead of a mini logo?

@ ItsNoUse, I had some down time this afternoon so I re-worked the complete keeping in mind what your percieved preferences were on the link you first sent.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/buildcomplete.html#deck=BKRRBBNNMDK&trucks=TURHTRSISIJ&wheels=SFTB1WHWH52&bearings=BSREDBR&hardware=INALMH2&griptape=JSGT

Swapped the ML for a Baker Reynolds, almost the same dims. Thunders are great. Swapped 53mm F4 Lock Ins for 52mm Tablets, in my experience having a wheel that is asymmetrical was kind of a pain and Tablets offer the same "locked in" feel and are able to be rotated to combat coning. Swapped Swiss for Reds, if you're just getting back into it reds are still fast and last a while even at that low price point. Swapped Shake Junt for Jessup because it's cheap but great griptape.  Swapped the Diamond allen hardware for Indy allen hardware because there's no need to pay an extra couple dollars because Diamond wants to go all out on their packaging. And at a savings of ~$25 compared to the original set up you created.

We're both just random people on a forum but I figured I'd throw out an alternative suggestion.

[ItsNoUse]

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please don't never spend $13 on grip - pretty sure SW will give you mob/jessup for free.

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Yeah, 13$ for some grip is a lot but I like to support pros that I like .

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Then why wouldn’t you buy their pro model instead of a mini logo?

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I would say that the see more from a pro deck purchase than a pro sheet of grip. If you really want to support the grip will make the least amount of contribution

You're absolutely right.

[rocklobster]

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please don't never spend $13 on grip - pretty sure SW will give you mob/jessup for free.

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Yeah, 13$ for some grip is a lot but I like to support pros that I like .

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Then why wouldn’t you buy their pro model instead of a mini logo?

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@ ItsNoUse, I had some down time this afternoon so I re-worked the complete keeping in mind what your percieved preferences were on the link you first sent.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/buildcomplete.html#deck=BKRRBBNNMDK&trucks=TURHTRSISIJ&wheels=SFTB1WHWH52&bearings=BSREDBR&hardware=INALMH2&griptape=JSGT

Swapped the ML for a Baker Reynolds, almost the same dims. Thunders are great. Swapped 53mm F4 Lock Ins for 52mm Tablets, in my experience having a wheel that is asymmetrical was kind of a pain and Tablets offer the same "locked in" feel and are able to be rotated to combat coning. Swapped Swiss for Reds, if you're just getting back into it reds are still fast and last a while even at that low price point. Swapped Shake Junt for Jessup because it's cheap but great griptape.  Swapped the Diamond allen hardware for Indy allen hardware because there's no need to pay an extra couple dollars because Diamond wants to go all out on their packaging. And at a savings of ~$25 compared to the original set up you created.

We're both just random people on a forum but I figured I'd throw out an alternative suggestion.

Zumies was having a clearance on some truck models for around $30 a pair, could be worth checking out. Copped a pair of Venture 5.8 for $30.

[BelknappBruiser]

8.25 $lave AJ Zavala
148 Thunder team edition w/aftermarket Thunder 90A bushings
52mm Spitfire Mike Anderson SFW 2*
Bones Swiss
7/8" Doomsayers
Jessup

Emerica Dissent 10.5 (not pictured)

*Skated these wheels in the warehouse at my place of employment a few times, but they seemed kinda slick. Swapped them out for some 52mm Formula Four classics and I am happy that I did...

[jtrpma]

149 or 159? How do you like the deck?

[Mcidraque]

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Magenta 8.25
Ace 44
F4 Tablets 52 99
Swiss Six
Bronze

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clean/ would ride

cool graphic - set up. Only thing my slight OCD noticed your back truck might be is slightly crooked? (back wheel on the left of the picture seems to seat a little bit more up)

[SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR]

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Magenta 8.25
Ace 44
F4 Tablets 52 99
Swiss Six
Bronze

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clean/ would ride

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cool graphic - set up. Only thing my slight OCD noticed your back truck might be is slightly crooked? (back wheel on the left of the picture seems to seat a little bit more up)

I think it looks like that because the board is not standing completely upright and is also a little tilted. To me it even looks like the board tapers in the middle. Guess its the picture.

[Big Baby Jesus]

8.25 $lave AJ Zavala
148 Thunder team edition w/aftermarket Thunder 90A bushings
52mm Spitfire Mike Anderson SFW 2*
Bones Swiss
7/8" Doomsayers
Jessup

Emerica Dissent 10.5 (not pictured)

*Skated these wheels in the warehouse at my place of employment a few times, but they seemed kinda slick. Swapped them out for some 52mm Formula Four classics and I am happy that I did...

Love the sfws but if they came in an F4 formula they'd be the best wheels on the market.

[satan]

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8.25 $lave AJ Zavala
148 Thunder team edition w/aftermarket Thunder 90A bushings
52mm Spitfire Mike Anderson SFW 2*
Bones Swiss
7/8" Doomsayers
Jessup

Emerica Dissent 10.5 (not pictured)

*Skated these wheels in the warehouse at my place of employment a few times, but they seemed kinda slick. Swapped them out for some 52mm Formula Four classics and I am happy that I did...

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Love the sfws but if they came in an F4 formula they'd be the best wheels on the market.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/414120128214482746/
SFW's have same dimensions as conical fulls

[Water is Nice]

Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

[augustmoon]

got my package from that Surfdome site someone posted in the sale thread

8.38 Theories deck
55 mm OJ elite
Ace 44s
Grizzly grip (not impressed so far, but we'll see)

i think i paid 33 for the deck and 23 for the wheels.  stoked on the shape and color of the deck. 

[MxsDx]

Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.   

[Weezil]

same. could never get comfortable on 8.25 trucks. I'm sure I'll try again but 149/5.8 always felt best to me on an 8.25.

[Seadramon]

got my package from that Surfdome site someone posted in the sale thread

8.38 Theories deck
55 mm OJ elite
Ace 44s
Grizzly grip (not impressed so far, but we'll see)

i think i paid 33 for the deck and 23 for the wheels.  stoked on the shape and color of the deck.

Love this one

[Water is Nice]

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Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

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Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.

Thanks! First time skating ventures and they sisnt have 5.6 in my country but I think this is better, I'm also coming from 151s so I think it's good for me. Gonna skate it first time tomorrow and I'm curious about the wheels since I'm coming from 99a f4s these might feel plasticky but I'll see

[Murge]

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Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

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Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.

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Thanks! First time skating ventures and they sisnt have 5.6 in my country but I think this is better, I'm also coming from 151s so I think it's good for me. Gonna skate it first time tomorrow and I'm curious about the wheels since I'm coming from 99a f4s these might feel plasticky but I'll see

What’s the wheel base on that polar? I’m just curious about what wheel base people with ventures go for.

[Water is Nice]

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Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

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Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.

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Thanks! First time skating ventures and they sisnt have 5.6 in my country but I think this is better, I'm also coming from 151s so I think it's good for me. Gonna skate it first time tomorrow and I'm curious about the wheels since I'm coming from 99a f4s these might feel plasticky but I'll see

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What’s the wheel base on that polar? I’m just curious about what wheel base people with ventures go for.

I Think it's 14.125

[Seventyfrigginseven]

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Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

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Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.

Oh the irony.. I just came to see if anyone was running Venture 5.8's on a 8.25, and how they liked it. I guess I found my answer. Thanks lol

[tzhangdox]

I've also been running Venture 5.8s on 8.25 for a while now, its great. Tried 5.2s briefly.... not for me.

[Seventyfrigginseven]

I've also been running Venture 5.8s on 8.25 for a while now, its great. Tried 5.2s briefly.... not for me.

So good to hear. I just ordered a 8.25 Traffic board and I just fell in love with my 5.8's after a decent bout with truck madness.

[ItsNoUse]

I went back and made some changes to my possible setup. Got rid of the 13$ grip, changed the wheels, swapped a ML for a Price Point AntiHero.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/buildcomplete.html#deck=AHHH82DK&trucks=TURHTRSISIJ&wheels=SFEMSWHOR53&bearings=BSREDBR&hardware=DIBJHW1&griptape=JSUGT

[rocklobster]

I went back and made some changes to my possible setup. Got rid of the 13$ grip, changed the wheels, swapped a ML for a Price Point AntiHero.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/buildcomplete.html#deck=AHHH82DK&trucks=TURHTRSISIJ&wheels=SFEMSWHOR53&bearings=BSREDBR&hardware=DIBJHW1&griptape=JSUGT

I'm not a fan of the swirl wheels, but that's just me being nitpicking and biased.

[ItsNoUse]

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I went back and made some changes to my possible setup. Got rid of the 13$ grip, changed the wheels, swapped a ML for a Price Point AntiHero.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/buildcomplete.html#deck=AHHH82DK&trucks=TURHTRSISIJ&wheels=SFEMSWHOR53&bearings=BSREDBR&hardware=DIBJHW1&griptape=JSUGT

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I'm not a fan of the swirl wheels, but that's just me being nitpicking and biased.

Honestly, me either. But that's all they have for F4 Conical 99A.

[rocklobster]

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I went back and made some changes to my possible setup. Got rid of the 13$ grip, changed the wheels, swapped a ML for a Price Point AntiHero.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/buildcomplete.html#deck=AHHH82DK&trucks=TURHTRSISIJ&wheels=SFEMSWHOR53&bearings=BSREDBR&hardware=DIBJHW1&griptape=JSUGT

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I'm not a fan of the swirl wheels, but that's just me being nitpicking and biased.

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Honestly, me either. But that's all they have for F4 Conical 99A.

The Spitfire Formula 4 Classic Ember 99a Wheels is a good choice too, but Conicals rock.

[Murge]

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Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

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Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.

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Oh the irony.. I just came to see if anyone was running Venture 5.8's on a 8.25, and how they liked it. I guess I found my answer. Thanks lol

This makes me feel I should get some 5.8s instead of 5.6s

[Weezil]

seeing both in the shop I couldn't pull the trigger on 5.6s when I got a pair. though if I was skating 8.125s and 8.25s I probably would've.
5.8 just feels right on an 8.25 to me, especially the squared ps shapes.

[tzhangdox]

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Polar 8.25
Venture v-lights 5.8
Loco wheel co 52mm 101a
Forged ironware red rockets bearings
Forged ironware grip and bolts

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Great setup.  I fully back the 8.5 axle width trucks on an 8.25 deck. I recently battled OCD tendencies to move away from an 8.25 axle truck (indy 144) to an 8.5 (indy 149), but man does it feel perfect.

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Oh the irony.. I just came to see if anyone was running Venture 5.8's on a 8.25, and how they liked it. I guess I found my answer. Thanks lol

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This makes me feel I should get some 5.8s instead of 5.6s

Rule of thumb I just made up, if you don't plan to go bigger than 8.38, get 5.6s. If you don't plan to go under 8.25, get 5.8s. If both are true, it doesn't matter much at all.