The Set-up Thread

[Wizard0f0dds]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

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Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

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Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

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Yeah man I have been skating mine for a couple weeks and they're feeling really nice. Getting better and better each session.

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I feel like Indys are the perfect wife. I’m almost down to the axle on my forged 144’s back truck and I love them. I also had some forged 139’s before and I have nothing bad to say about them. Just well made trucks that work. I’m super tempted about trying the new Ace’s next but I love how reliable my indy’s feel.
Ace’s are like that mistress that is always in the back of your head. You’re tempted to give it a try but she’s not as trustable. You might have the most fun ever or catch her in bed with your best friend, you never know. 

That's such a great analogy! Indys call you honey, and Aces call you daddy.

[Fhk]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

[moonordie]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

I admire people who can skate on air trainers 1, my flick sucks on those

[Fhk]

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Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

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I admire people who can skate on air trainers 1, my flick sucks on those

Thank you dawg! With steep decks my shitty skating can get away with most shoes.

[manysnakes]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

I was gifted a reasonably well-used FA deck a few weeks ago, and I've skated it extensively since then, and it is lasting a shockingly long time. I don't know what goes into an FA deck, but it definitely seems like they are getting the premium wood.

[TastyBurrito]

Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

[GumOnMyGrip]

"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

Give it a hug for me...

[munchbox]

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Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

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I admire people who can skate on air trainers 1, my flick sucks on those

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Thank you dawg! With steep decks my shitty skating can get away with most shoes.

thats my favorite 8.5 shape, will probably go back to that when i size down from 8.75s (an eternity from now)

cupsoles and steep decks are the fucking truth, just doesnt work with the mellow kicks imo

[goingapelikenigo]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

Wish I got these Polar Air Trainers, my regular ones skated so good.
Setup is a beauty mane.

[saltusnaut]

Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

Good looking setup!
You know if it's the same shape as gx1000 8.5?

[TastyBurrito]

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Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

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Good looking setup!
You know if it's the same shape as gx1000 8.5?

Sorry, I don't.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

Don't want to start a topic, but I just moved and most skateable areas around town are kinda rough. I do a lot of cruising but also brushing up on my flat tricks. Anyway, I’m thinking of getting some Girl Smoke Session 80a’s. I have zero experience with softer wheels though. Anyone have any input for me?

[Paperclip20]

Don't want to start a topic, but I just moved and most skateable areas around town are kinda rough. I do a lot of cruising but also brushing up on my flat tricks. Anyway, I’m thinking of getting some Girl Smoke Session 80a’s. I have zero experience with softer wheels though. Anyone have any input for me?

I'd recommend checking the wheels thread also ( https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.3750 ) . But in general most board company wheels are not going to be high quality. Also if you're going to be doing tricks you probably want to have a bit higher durometer. Spitfire has a 97A wheel. Bones has some that are similar to that, I know SML has some 92 wheels as well but i've never tried them.

[Freelancevagrant]

"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

Good lord, this is perfect.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

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Don't want to start a topic, but I just moved and most skateable areas around town are kinda rough. I do a lot of cruising but also brushing up on my flat tricks. Anyway, I’m thinking of getting some Girl Smoke Session 80a’s. I have zero experience with softer wheels though. Anyone have any input for me?

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I'd recommend checking the wheels thread also ( https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.3750 ) . But in general most board company wheels are not going to be high quality. Also if you're going to be doing tricks you probably want to have a bit higher durometer. Spitfire has a 97A wheel. Bones has some that are similar to that, I know SML has some 92 wheels as well but i've never tried them.

That’s good to know. Totally missed the wheels thread too, so thanks all around. Love the Freddie Avatar btw.

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

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Good lord, this is perfect.

That is a rad set-up!

[dancing]

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"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

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Good lord, this is perfect.

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That is a rad set-up!

luv, really want to pick one of these up. shape looks so fun and the graphic is so sick imo

[FrozenIndustries]

Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

[sweet son of a bitch]

Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

That’s the best looking polar graphic I’ve seen in years . I loved the tablet wheels, my favorites yet I just go back to classics .

[FrozenIndustries]

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Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

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That’s the best looking polar graphic I’ve seen in years . I loved the tablet wheels, my favorites yet I just go back to classics .

Tablets rule. I love a square-edged wheel, and with the tablets you get some extra hanger exposure. I'm kind of addicted to how fast the 97 CFs are on rough ground though.

[TastyBurrito]

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Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

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That’s the best looking polar graphic I’ve seen in years . I loved the tablet wheels, my favorites yet I just go back to classics .

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Tablets rule. I love a square-edged wheel, and with the tablets you get some extra hanger exposure. I'm kind of addicted to how fast the 97 CFs are on rough ground though.

97a tablets would be tits.

[shpongle]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a


Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

[close]

Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

[close]

Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

[close]

Yeah man I have been skating mine for a couple weeks and they're feeling really nice. Getting better and better each session.

[close]

I feel like Indys are the perfect wife. I’m almost down to the axle on my forged 144’s back truck and I love them. I also had some forged 139’s before and I have nothing bad to say about them. Just well made trucks that work. I’m super tempted about trying the new Ace’s next but I love how reliable my indy’s feel.
Ace’s are like that mistress that is always in the back of your head. You’re tempted to give it a try but she’s not as trustable. You might have the most fun ever or catch her in bed with your best friend, you never know. 

[close]

That's such a great analogy! Indys call you honey, and Aces call you daddy.

im more of a daddy dom that's why i ride ace's

[Boog]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a


Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

[close]

Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

[close]

Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

[close]

Yeah man I have been skating mine for a couple weeks and they're feeling really nice. Getting better and better each session.

[close]

I feel like Indys are the perfect wife. I’m almost down to the axle on my forged 144’s back truck and I love them. I also had some forged 139’s before and I have nothing bad to say about them. Just well made trucks that work. I’m super tempted about trying the new Ace’s next but I love how reliable my indy’s feel.
Ace’s are like that mistress that is always in the back of your head. You’re tempted to give it a try but she’s not as trustable. You might have the most fun ever or catch her in bed with your best friend, you never know. 

[close]

That's such a great analogy! Indys call you honey, and Aces call you daddy.

[close]

im more of a daddy dom that's why i ride ace's

Indys are my main bitch and ventures are my side piece.

[Lloyd Braun]

Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

Wow love that graphic. Is it an older drop? Beauty of a set up.

[TastyBurrito]

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Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

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Wow love that graphic. Is it an older drop? Beauty of a set up.

Thanks. It is from an older drop. I’ve just been sitting on this for about a year.

[Oaf]

Was all set to grip an 8.3 twin tail ishod, but the wife insisted I keep the butterfly graphic on the wall for a while.  So...

Hockey 8.38
Ace 44 classics
54mm F4 97a classics
reds
mob

Largest setup I've ever had, and man is it steep.  Feels good so far.

[Xen]

Left:
Creature Hitz 'Larb Ball' 8.78x32.06x14.5"WB
Heroin Glow Stix rails
159 Indy Forged Hollows (Ace bushings w/low top) sleeved flat washers
Bones 54mm V3s 83b (so I can straddle/get on top and sit on one specific curb(s) at a spot; might swap with the below incase I can't)
Bronson Ceramics
Indy bolts
MOB

Right:
Madness 'Donde' R7 8.5x31.88x14.25"WB
Heroin Glow Stix rails
149 Tensor ATG Maglights w/Bones softs (no washers) - previously ACE AF1s
52mm 101 Ricta 'slim' wheels - thinnest wheel I've found. Hard AF.
Spitfire Classics bearings (so dry, so fast!)
Superior Bolts
MOB M80

Rowans

[antarctica]

ULC 8.5 x 32 with a 14.4 wb (small local brand)
Venture V-Lights 5.6 Yuto pro's
Spitfire F4 classics 54mm 101a
Bronze
Jessup
Pig rails
Random nike trainers I found at winners lol

[Xen]

Jessup

Gnar'd for that grip job (especially the nose). Nice work.

[TastyBurrito]

Left:
Creature Hitz 'Larb Ball' 8.78x32.06x14.5"WB

How are you liking the Larb Ball deck? I have one ready to set up.