The Set-up Thread

[LebowskisRug]

Ya dude that is a 14.25 WB.

So, it depends on brands, but a lot of brands tend to have 8 or 8.06 that are fairly long. Quite a few have fairly long kicks: Polar I think has longer kicks on their 8 than their 8.25. I had a Carpet, which uses generic BBS shapes, 8.125 which is the Black AH Eagle shape and it actually had a longer tail and nose compare to my 8.25.

Shapes are not straightforward now. I’m on an 8.5 with a 14.25 that feels basically like an 8.25, but I’ve had super long 8.25s I hated. Things don’t always linearly scale up. Personally speaking 14” WB decks don’t pop any better than a 14.25 and 14.25 with an 8.25 puts you at the exact middle of the range of modern board dimensions.

[Fhk]

Your deck has 14.25 wb for sure. That's good news if you ask me because like mentioned before that's middle of the road. Also mentioned that Quasi decks have short tails, so maybe give it a few sessions and try different foot placement to get that pop back. Anyhow nice setup you have man.

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Your deck has 14.25 wb for sure. That's good news if you ask me because like mentioned before that's middle of the road. Also mentioned that Quasi decks have short tails, so maybe give it a few sessions and try different foot placement to get that pop back. Anyhow nice setup you have man.

Excellent comment.
Quasi for certain with the smaller tails, in my experience. Messing with where you put your popping foot, in relation to the tail, can make a big difference. On a shorter tail the ball of my foot goes nearer to the tip of the tail. That’s just me, it depends on what trucks I’m using, how big my wheels are, etc.
I take long breaks from skating. Give yourself some time to get back to it.

[rocklobster]

Bigger wheels lift the board off the ground more, if you were skating 20 years ago wheels were tiny so your tail was closer to the ground making the board feel more snappy and responsive. Even going up 2mm from 52mm to 54mm can have a noticeable difference in pop feel.

[LebowskisRug]

Also some Quasi shapes have steeper kicks than decks used to have. I’ve never gotten used to it really and can’t skate much over the mellow end of medium. Thunders can make the pop feel even heavier since they stretch the WB slightly and make the tail take longer to hit. The shorter/steeper tails can take a bit to get used to as they hit much later. Took me a few years of being back at it to figure it out. I skated from 1997-2002, 2004-2009, then stopped until 2017. I basically stopped skating on setups that don’t really exist anymore and it took a while to find what I like.

 I’d say stick with it for the life of the deck, then when you get something else. When you do get something on the mellower end of modern but keep the trucks and WB the same so you can isolate one change at a time.

[goingapelikenigo]

8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

[Sightunseen]

8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

[RichardBarkley]

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mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

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Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

Nice truck groves

[Frank and Fred]

8.5
Jessup
Classic 44s, stock bushings
56mm 97a F4 classics, now about 54mm
Big Ballz Bearings.
Samarria NB 213s.

[Ray C. Usery]

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mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

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Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

Didn't realize the QS had a shop on their website. Bummed that they are sold out in my size

Stoked that you do your grip job while sitting on the toilet. At least that's what I can ascertain from your photo

[FatGuy92]

8.5
Jessup
Classic 44s, stock bushings
56mm 97a F4 classics, now about 54mm
Big Ballz Bearings.
Samarria NB 213s.

Just setup one of these same decks but mine is yellow. Got it on 149 thunder titaniums and 56 conical fulls

[goingapelikenigo]

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8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

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Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

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Didn't realize the QS had a shop on their website. Bummed that they are sold out in my size

Stoked that you do your grip job while sitting on the toilet. At least that's what I can ascertain from your photo

yessir i be poopin.
acidentally cut myself while gripping so im proud to say im circumcised, shalom.

[Boog]

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8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

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Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

[close]

Didn't realize the QS had a shop on their website. Bummed that they are sold out in my size

Stoked that you do your grip job while sitting on the toilet. At least that's what I can ascertain from your photo

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yessir i be poopin.
acidentally cut myself while gripping so im proud to say im circumcised, shalom.

Imagine your wiener getting stuck to the grip tape lol

[saltusnaut]

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8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

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Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

[close]

Didn't realize the QS had a shop on their website. Bummed that they are sold out in my size

Stoked that you do your grip job while sitting on the toilet. At least that's what I can ascertain from your photo

[close]

yessir i be poopin.
acidentally cut myself while gripping so im proud to say im circumcised, shalom.

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Imagine your wiener getting stuck to the grip tape lol

imagine wiener lol

[Boog]

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8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

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Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

[close]

Didn't realize the QS had a shop on their website. Bummed that they are sold out in my size

Stoked that you do your grip job while sitting on the toilet. At least that's what I can ascertain from your photo

[close]

yessir i be poopin.
acidentally cut myself while gripping so im proud to say im circumcised, shalom.

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Imagine your wiener getting stuck to the grip tape lol

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imagine wiener lol

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8.25
mob
bronze
f4s
reds
indy 144s

[close]

Dope set up. Need to see if either of the local shops here got that board in.

[close]

Didn't realize the QS had a shop on their website. Bummed that they are sold out in my size

Stoked that you do your grip job while sitting on the toilet. At least that's what I can ascertain from your photo

[close]

yessir i be poopin.
acidentally cut myself while gripping so im proud to say im circumcised, shalom.

[close]

Imagine your wiener getting stuck to the grip tape lol

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imagine wiener lol

Lol

[Richard Skidder]

Happy Halloween dudes! Fuck it. Themed setup.

8.25 production sample
144 Indy cast hollow, stock
52mm classic shape Cones Wheels
Bronson G2
Bender 7/8 allen
Jessup
Bender sticker for flair

[vhsfisheye]

8.5 Quasi
6.0 Film Trucks (never tried film before)
Oj Nomads

[nekro]

8.5 Quasi
6.0 Film Trucks (never tried film before)
Oj Nomads

what size are the nomads and how are you finding them? I'm thinking of getting a set for street/park in 57mm, pavements in London are just way to crusty.

[vhsfisheye]

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8.5 Quasi
6.0 Film Trucks (never tried film before)
Oj Nomads

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what size are the nomads and how are you finding them? I'm thinking of getting a set for street/park in 57mm, pavements in London are just way to crusty.

I think they were 54 when I got them probably around 50 now. They’re fine but I intend on going back to 99a as these aren’t always the most power slide friendly.

[Freelancevagrant]

Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

[fs1/2cab]

Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

That looks rad. Yellow plys are sick. What shoes are those? They look comfy.

[Freelancevagrant]

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Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

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That looks rad. Yellow plys are sick. What shoes are those? They look comfy.

I’m really gassed on it. The shoes are kalis vulcs. Surprised how much I actually like them.

Side note, super surprised at how much I like/how much better I skate on slightly tighter non jiggly trucks.

[Big Baby Jesus]

post a pic

Finally had to hang up my 8.75 football.

Polar 8.5
149 Indy Forged Hollows
Spitfire 54 CF
Bronze
Big Balls
Mob

As always Converse Fastbreaks

[Frank and Fred]

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8.5
Jessup
Classic 44s, stock bushings
56mm 97a F4 classics, now about 54mm
Big Ballz Bearings.
Samarria NB 213s.

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Cool shoes! Did you find they run extremely large? I had to give my pair away because my feet were slopping around in them.

Nah. I'm size 11.5 but my feet are wide. One of the reasons I love 212s and 213s is because I don't have to size up to 12.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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8.5
Jessup
Classic 44s, stock bushings
56mm 97a F4 classics, now about 54mm
Big Ballz Bearings.
Samarria NB 213s.

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Cool shoes! Did you find they run extremely large? I had to give my pair away because my feet were slopping around in them.

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Nah. I'm size 11.5 but my feet are wide. One of the reasons I love 212s and 213s is because I don't have to size up to 12.

shoe game is on point!!!

[Velcro Wallet]

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Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

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That looks rad. Yellow plys are sick. What shoes are those? They look comfy.

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I’m really gassed on it. The shoes are kalis vulcs. Surprised how much I actually like them.

Side note, super surprised at how much I like/how much better I skate on slightly tighter non jiggly trucks.

That set up look so good! Love thy egg.

I think a lot of people should tighten their trucks a bit. No diss to the loose crew though.

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Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

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That looks rad. Yellow plys are sick. What shoes are those? They look comfy.

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I’m really gassed on it. The shoes are kalis vulcs. Surprised how much I actually like them.

Side note, super surprised at how much I like/how much better I skate on slightly tighter non jiggly trucks.

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That set up look so good! Love thy egg.

I think a lot of people should tighten their trucks a bit. No diss to the loose crew though.

Oh I dunno. The ‘loose crew’ can be a buncha look at me types. I think they like the attention, however they get it.

I mean obviously ride whatever, but for me, tighter is more functional. Which may not be the goal.

[manysnakes]

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Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

[close]

That looks rad. Yellow plys are sick. What shoes are those? They look comfy.

[close]

I’m really gassed on it. The shoes are kalis vulcs. Surprised how much I actually like them.

Side note, super surprised at how much I like/how much better I skate on slightly tighter non jiggly trucks.

[close]

That set up look so good! Love thy egg.

I think a lot of people should tighten their trucks a bit. No diss to the loose crew though.

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Oh I dunno. The ‘loose crew’ can be a buncha look at me types. I think they like the attention, however they get it.

I mean obviously ride whatever, but for me, tighter is more functional. Which may not be the goal.

There was a nice young dude at the park affecting some sort of style with super loose trucks the other day, and he couldn't make anything because his shit was rattling loose. I think he was trying for a rollersurfer thing but that dude actually skates his trucks insanely tight.

[Fhk]

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Black Label Reuter egg
Venture 6.1
Spitfire 54mm f4 lock-ins 99a
Bones big balls
Mob

[close]

That looks rad. Yellow plys are sick. What shoes are those? They look comfy.

[close]

I’m really gassed on it. The shoes are kalis vulcs. Surprised how much I actually like them.

Side note, super surprised at how much I like/how much better I skate on slightly tighter non jiggly trucks.

[close]

That set up look so good! Love thy egg.

I think a lot of people should tighten their trucks a bit. No diss to the loose crew though.

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Oh I dunno. The ‘loose crew’ can be a buncha look at me types. I think they like the attention, however they get it.

I mean obviously ride whatever, but for me, tighter is more functional. Which may not be the goal.

Irl I have only seen one person skate jiggly loose trucks well. I remember in the 90's-early 2000's if their were pros around I would look at their trucks and almost all of them had a some threads showing on their kingpins. However loose style is incredible when done right.

[augustmoon]

I tightened mine and now I can do pop shoves again