The Set-up Thread

[antarctica]

trying something new lol

frog 8.25
thunder 147 standards
spitfire 54 101 classics
bronze
jessup

[rocklobster]

quasi proto 8.5

spitfire lock ins 55mm (i just want classics)

rusted swiss bearings

animal crossing ace af1 55

mob     
lots of colors i know

Color me surprised, but those trucks look good. Custom paint job?

[FrozenIndustries]

X-Post from the big boy thread.

Joined the 9" popsicle club.



Hockey 9"
Ace 55 classic with 1/8" risers
F4 OG Classic 58mm
Shortys/Jessup/Reds

Had a really nice session first on this.

[big_kev_215]

X-Post from the big boy thread.

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Joined the 9" popsicle club.



Hockey 9"
Ace 55 classic with 1/8" risers
F4 OG Classic 58mm
Shortys/Jessup/Reds

Had a really nice session first on this.

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Looking good!  I picked up a 9.25” Heroin popsicle to set up next.  Never went bigger than 8.75” in the popsicle shape category but it looks like a curb/slappy dream. 

[FrozenIndustries]

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Joined the 9" popsicle club.



Hockey 9"
Ace 55 classic with 1/8" risers
F4 OG Classic 58mm
Shortys/Jessup/Reds

Had a really nice session first on this.

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Looking good!  I picked up a 9.25” Heroin popsicle to set up next.  Never went bigger than 8.75” in the popsicle shape category but it looks like a curb/slappy dream.

It's super fun. I tried the same shape (Orange Eagle) a while ago and hated it, I think because I went with too small a wheel. But this combo is super good. I mostly skate curbs, but I am sort of surprised by how good this feels for my flat ground tricks.

[lilboosie]

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quasi proto 8.5

spitfire lock ins 55mm (i just want classics)

rusted swiss bearings

animal crossing ace af1 55

mob     
lots of colors i know

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Color me surprised, but those trucks look good. Custom paint job?

Thanks!! I had paint left over from a project related to the design. So I said f it when I got af1s. It was a test. Same with the quasi. I can't wait to plan something to go together even thought it would be for one set up. Gonna have to skate this pair to death first. Or get a curb/9 in egg setup .....

[CannerSpaghetti]

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quasi proto 8.5

spitfire lock ins 55mm (i just want classics)

rusted swiss bearings

animal crossing ace af1 55

mob     
lots of colors i know

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Color me surprised, but those trucks look good. Custom paint job?

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Thanks!! I had paint left over from a project related to the design. So I said f it when I got af1s. It was a test. Same with the quasi. I can't wait to plan something to go together even thought it would be for one set up. Gonna have to skate this pair to death first. Or get a curb/9 in egg setup .....

You some kind of animal crossing superfan? I support it though

[yourbreakfsat]

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quasi proto 8.5

spitfire lock ins 55mm (i just want classics)

rusted swiss bearings

animal crossing ace af1 55

mob     
lots of colors i know

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Color me surprised, but those trucks look good. Custom paint job?

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Thanks!! I had paint left over from a project related to the design. So I said f it when I got af1s. It was a test. Same with the quasi. I can't wait to plan something to go together even thought it would be for one set up. Gonna have to skate this pair to death first. Or get a curb/9 in egg setup .....

That's so sick. What did you do to make the paint job come out so smooth?

[munchbox]

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quasi proto 8.5

spitfire lock ins 55mm (i just want classics)

rusted swiss bearings

animal crossing ace af1 55

mob     
lots of colors i know

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Color me surprised, but those trucks look good. Custom paint job?

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Thanks!! I had paint left over from a project related to the design. So I said f it when I got af1s. It was a test. Same with the quasi. I can't wait to plan something to go together even thought it would be for one set up. Gonna have to skate this pair to death first. Or get a curb/9 in egg setup .....

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That's so sick. What did you do to make the paint job come out so smooth?

seconded
need the process, paint brand, etc

[lilboosie]

@CannerSpaghetti aha im actually not. i had to make some stuff with the design and colors. but i would be lying if i didnt think the colors and design were cute. had the materials so i decided to try it out.



@yourbreakfsat and @off - the paint i used for this is cerakote. powder coat works you just have to be mindful of the axles and kingpin and tape em off and remove it for cooking. powder coat is kind of a pain with stencils. i used vinyl stencils for the leaves. first coat green for both hangar and truck. then apply stencils, give the hangars a blue layer. cook it for a bit. PRAY. take the stencils off and finish cooking.

my next idea is is i want to use a powder coat base so that the stencil design has a glossy finish and sticks out

[munchbox]

@CannerSpaghetti aha im actually not. i had to make some stuff with the design and colors. but i would be lying if i didnt think the colors and design were cute. had the materials so i decided to try it out.



@yourbreakfsat and @off - the paint i used for this is cerakote. powder coat works you just have to be mindful of the axles and kingpin and tape em off and remove it for cooking. powder coat is kind of a pain with stencils. i used vinyl stencils for the leaves. first coat green for both hangar and truck. then apply stencils, give the hangars a blue layer. cook it for a bit. PRAY. take the stencils off and finish cooking.

my next idea is is i want to use a powder coat base so that the stencil design has a glossy finish and sticks out

did you bother with degreasing and sandblasting? seems like a lot of steps if youre using it for guns, not so sure you have to do all that for trucks

[Candied cigarettes]

I’m currently on 8 with 7.75 thunders and 53 mm spitfires.

Thinking about setting up a curb board and just going all out with it. I think I wanna try some other trucks, might go complete opposite and get some aces. Anyone got advice on curb setups?

[lilboosie]

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@CannerSpaghetti aha im actually not. i had to make some stuff with the design and colors. but i would be lying if i didnt think the colors and design were cute. had the materials so i decided to try it out.



@yourbreakfsat and @off - the paint i used for this is cerakote. powder coat works you just have to be mindful of the axles and kingpin and tape em off and remove it for cooking. powder coat is kind of a pain with stencils. i used vinyl stencils for the leaves. first coat green for both hangar and truck. then apply stencils, give the hangars a blue layer. cook it for a bit. PRAY. take the stencils off and finish cooking.

my next idea is is i want to use a powder coat base so that the stencil design has a glossy finish and sticks out

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did you bother with degreasing and sandblasting? seems like a lot of steps if youre using it for guns, not so sure you have to do all that for trucks

oh yea with guns you want do that cause there is a lot of moving parts. but the paint is thin enough that if youre good, you could probably get away with it for guns.

i didnt sand blast the af1s which are decently polished. tbh i didnt care too much because it was a test and its trucks that will grind either way. but i was surprised with how it came out without sand blasting. as you can see i didnt even bother with covering the axle or kingpin. for the next project whatever i do will have a glittery base so in this case the leaves would be glitter. honestly im going to leave the axles as is because its easy to sand paper off the paint from the axles. getting tape to stay put while cooking isnt. 

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I’m currently on 8 with 7.75 thunders and 53 mm spitfires.

Thinking about setting up a curb board and just going all out with it. I think I wanna try some other trucks, might go complete opposite and get some aces. Anyone got advice on curb setups?

You are already ahead of the wave, stick with what you have

[FrontsideFrank]

Set up a freshie a little early cuz all the black Friday spends are hitting the porch.

Grimple 9.1" gerwer egg
Film 6.0s
F4 conicals 52/101
Swiss 6s
Single slappy hour swizzle stick
7/8 hardware

[bbk]

Hate to be that guy (I love it!), but there is no 7.75 thunder. 7.62 or 8.0.

[oak leaf]

glue leo baker 8.25
5.6 vhollows, bones med flat washer
classic f4 55s worn to about 49
reds

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[Mbrimson88]

I’m currently on 8 with 7.75 thunders and 53 mm spitfires.

Thinking about setting up a curb board and just going all out with it. I think I wanna try some other trucks, might go complete opposite and get some aces. Anyone got advice on curb setups?

Hate to be that guy (I love it!), but there is no 7.75 thunder. 7.62 or 8.0.

Most likely 145s, or even 147s without washers will look like a 7.75" axle.


Thunder size chart for you...


https://www.thundertrucks.com/sizing/


As for curb setups, there is a slappy / curb thread, but the definition of a curb setup could vary greatly, from 8" to 8.5" up to 9"+ in either popsicle or shaped boards, like the egg thread or the big boards thread (all worth a read if you have the time).

I would say though that bigger or shaped boards are lots of fun as a second setup, or cruiser, as well as easily becoming more fun than smaller boards for some people.

[augustmoon]

still got some life on my previous board, but I had all the parts and I want to see if the 5.6s work with an 8.0 or not before I order a set of Lurpivs.

Picture Show 8.0
Venture 5.6
Blind Jason Lee wheels

used board:

Theories 8.0
Venture 5.2, front truck ground to the axle and falling apart
Spit tablets 51 mm

[FrozenIndustries]

glue leo baker 8.25
5.6 vhollows, bones med flat washer
classic f4 55s worn to about 49
reds

first post 

Great first post. Shape on that Glue looks nice.

[rocklobster]

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glue leo baker 8.25
5.6 vhollows, bones med flat washer
classic f4 55s worn to about 49
reds

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Great first post. Shape on that Glue looks nice.

Now I'm curious, shape on the Glue deck? Nose looks pretty tapered like Baker OG Shape

[oak leaf]

Great first post. Shape on that Glue looks nice.

thank you 

Now I'm curious, shape on the Glue deck? Nose looks pretty tapered like Baker OG Shape

never skated a baker, but the nose and tail are both pretty tapered yeah. both kicks and concave are decently steep, but the shape as a whole feels pretty "standard" after a couple FA/Hockeys in a row.

[logjammin]

still got some life on my previous board, but I had all the parts and I want to see if the 5.6s work with an 8.0 or not before I order a set of Lurpivs.

Picture Show 8.0
Venture 5.6
Blind Jason Lee wheels

used board:

Theories 8.0
Venture 5.2, front truck ground to the axle and falling apart
Spit tablets 51 mm

never ventures coming with silver kingpins now?

[fakiefs180]

quasi proto 8.5

spitfire lock ins 55mm (i just want classics)

rusted swiss bearings

animal crossing ace af1 55

mob     
lots of colors i know

I love your drawings mate. Assuming you draw that, or are that sickers? Keep it fun and silly.

[Fhk]

still got some life on my previous board, but I had all the parts and I want to see if the 5.6s work with an 8.0 or not before I order a set of Lurpivs.

Picture Show 8.0
Venture 5.6
Blind Jason Lee wheels

used board:

Theories 8.0
Venture 5.2, front truck ground to the axle and falling apart
Spit tablets 51 mm

Nice setups! I really like the 5.6 on an 8" deck I have 144s on an 8 tight now and it's just as good.

[augustmoon]

Cool, that’s good to hear. 

Got the 5.6s from a Zumiez sale posted in the sale thread, so not sure what’s up with the silver kingpins

[MysticalTypeExperience]

Severe OCD incoming:

Primary Street - Black Magick
Deck: Element x Timber - Bound - Orbit Eye 8.5x32.25" N: 7.00” T: 6.55” WB: 14.5" + Jessup Ultra
Next Deck: Polar - Shin Sanbongi Mt. Fuji 8.5x32.125" WB: 14.5" N: 7.125" T: 6.75" (BBS) + Jessup Ultra
Trucks: Venture High 5.8 V-Light Polished 8.5” H: 53.5mm W: 359g (Weighed)
Wheels: Mini Logo A-Cut 95a 56mm Width: 32.5mm (black)
Next Wheels: Slime Balls Vomit Mini Double Take 97a 56mm Width: 36mm Contact Patch: 21mm (pink/purple)
Bearings: Bronson Speed Co. G2 (orange) + Bronson spacers
Hardware: Independent 1" Phillips (8 blue)

Love everything about this board except the mismatched blue 1" hardware. Gonna swap it for black 7/8" asap. First time trying Ventures. Probably going to stick with them going forward. Also really enjoying the mini logo wheels. Was just looking for something black to go with the deck and ended up liking the feel (and the price). Got a sick Polar deck lined up next and will probably run it with my purple/pink slimeballs.







Cruiser - Crust Commander
Deck: Quasi - Go To Hell 9x32" WB: 13.6" (PS Stix) + Jessup Ultra
Trucks: Independent Stage 11 159 8.75" H: 55mm W: 364g (Stock) + Krux K5 washers + Independent ⅛" risers (black)
Wheels: Powell Peralta Rat-Bones 90a 60mm (green)
Bearings: Bones Reds (red) + Fireball 10.2mm spacers
Hardware: Independent 1" Phillips (6 black 2 silver)

This is my first Quasi deck. It has small stress cracks developing after putting on the trucks and riding it for 5 minutes...probably will be my last. I use this board to warm up before every session. It's heavy as fuck but pretty fun to carve around on with Indy's and the short wheelbase (I still prefer 14.25-14.5" for street though). I really don't care for the deck graphic much but the shape is kinda cool. The tail is flat as fuck so I skate it backwards. I tried to paint strip the trucks with acetone but it didn't work very well and I just gave up after brushing off the logo on the front of them.







Secondary Street - Whorkrux
Deck: Active - Warp 8.375" + Jessup Ultra
Trucks: Krux K5 Standard Polished 8.5" H: 55mm W: 355g (Stock) 340g (Current) + Bones Hardcore Hard 96a white bushings + Krux Downlow kingpins
Wheels: Spitfire Formula 4 Conical Full 99a 54mm (natural)
Bearings: Bones Big Balls Reds (blue)
Hardware: Independent ⅞" Phillips (6 black 2 silver)

The Active decks (I got 3 for $21 each) surprisingly feel super crispy and thick. Problem is I realized I much prefer 8.5". I also really fucking enjoy the K5's on this board; they grind amazing. I've strongly considered moving them to my primary street board because of how buttery they grind and how nice and light they are. The downlow kingpins are just cherries on top. I've found that I really prefer a softer wheel than 99a. 95-97a is ideal for me.

[FUBAR]

Quasi Henry 8.25. Story nobody cares about: last April we were in Columbus OH when this deck came out. Embassy sold like a zillion of them and were sold out by the time I got there. Found one online during a sale a week or so ago and here we are.
Venture 5.6. Loving these the last few months I have had them, my first pair in 20+ years.
Tablets, 51mm.
Stoked on this. Yes, I did a crappy grip job, as always.

[devourthehours]

Quasi Henry 8.25. Story nobody cares about: last April we were in Columbus OH when this deck came out. Embassy sold like a zillion of them and were sold out by the time I got there. Found one online during a sale a week or so ago and here we are.
Venture 5.6. Loving these the last few months I have had them, my first pair in 20+ years.
Tablets, 51mm.
Stoked on this. Yes, I did a crappy grip job, as always.

So sick. I skated this board with some films and it was one of my favorite set ups.

[LebowskisRug]

Had that deck with Venture 5.6 and 53s and it was great