The Set-up Thread

[user18081971]

congrats on learning back tails! Setup looks perfect tbh

[Boog]

Real 8.25
53 conical f4
149 forged hollows
Reds
Jessup ultra

[MusclesMarinara]

For anyone interested I bought one of the Hammers Klein decks last week and finally arrived today. Wish I bought 2 since this is most likely gonna end up a wall hanger. The shape is really cool, fat upfront than tapers near the tail, the cutting into the plys and raised inks of it are really something. BBS did an amazing job on these, there's 5 colored plys! Only ever seen DSM do that before. Dimensions are 8.25 x 31.9 with a 13.75 wb.

[FrozenIndustries]

Shape looks diesel as hell

[RichardBarkley]

For anyone interested I bought one of the Hammers Klein decks last week and finally arrived today. Wish I bought 2 since this is most likely gonna end up a wall hanger. The shape is really cool, fat upfront than tapers near the tail, the cutting into the plys and raised inks of it are really something. BBS did an amazing job on these, there's 5 colored plys! Only ever seen DSM do that before. Dimensions are 8.25 x 31.9 with a 13.75 wb.

Wow

Looks unreal

[Ok]

Jesus. I can say he’s never been my guy, and the older I got….well I usually just avoid his stuff.
I gotta say that graphic, shape, dimensions, and execution are dope.

[DarkPools]

Wait, since when does BBS do the divot and width engraving in between the mounting holes?

Is that new? I might have to retract my statements in another thread about my recent Zero deck pickups that I thought were Clutch  *thinking emoji*

[funeral_tuxedo]

For anyone interested I bought one of the Hammers Klein decks last week and finally arrived today. Wish I bought 2 since this is most likely gonna end up a wall hanger. The shape is really cool, fat upfront than tapers near the tail, the cutting into the plys and raised inks of it are really something. BBS did an amazing job on these, there's 5 colored plys! Only ever seen DSM do that before. Dimensions are 8.25 x 31.9 with a 13.75 wb.

@CrimsonGhost thats such a cool board. I really like that Greco is trying to do something different aesthetically with Hammers.

[rocklobster]

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For anyone interested I bought one of the Hammers Klein decks last week and finally arrived today. Wish I bought 2 since this is most likely gonna end up a wall hanger. The shape is really cool, fat upfront than tapers near the tail, the cutting into the plys and raised inks of it are really something. BBS did an amazing job on these, there's 5 colored plys! Only ever seen DSM do that before. Dimensions are 8.25 x 31.9 with a 13.75 wb.

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@CrimsonGhost thats such a cool board. I really like that Greco is trying to do something different aesthetically with Hammers.

13.75 WB hot damn that's a first for anything wider than 8"

[Movies]

For anyone interested I bought one of the Hammers Klein decks last week and finally arrived today. Wish I bought 2 since this is most likely gonna end up a wall hanger. The shape is really cool, fat upfront than tapers near the tail, the cutting into the plys and raised inks of it are really something. BBS did an amazing job on these, there's 5 colored plys! Only ever seen DSM do that before. Dimensions are 8.25 x 31.9 with a 13.75 wb.

First board I've seen where I'd consider hanging it to show the top graphic. So nice.

[French manicure]

That Hammers board is amazing

[Acky Jacky]

congrats on learning back tails! Setup looks perfect tbh

Thank you my friend! I am shocked and pleased.

[shpongle]

lotties 8.5
ace af1 55
spitfire 56mm f4 classic 99d
jessup griptape

[funeral_tuxedo]

8.38 local shop deck
Thunder Tis 149s
All Ti nuts
Weird tri-wing Ti hardware
Rad slim F4s, legit this time 
Bones Swiss Six

I thought about purchasing the Real wooden riser pads for the east coast crust out here. Ultimately, decided to make my own with some carbon fiber I had laying around. 7 grams each. I'm 100% confident they won't help me skate better, but I need something to tinker around with, plus they were basically free.

@PuffinMuffin  how are the thunder modifications feeling?

[MysticalTypeExperience]

I thought about purchasing the Real wooden riser pads for the east coast crust out here. Ultimately, decided to make my own with some carbon fiber I had laying around. 7 grams each. I'm 100% confident they won't help me skate better, but I need something to tinker around with, plus they were basically free.

Love to see people nerding out over the little details like this.

Where'd you scoop the Ti hardware? I'd get some if it wasn't too expensive. Currently just using $1.28 Home Depot hardware which is working out nice. Low profile and all silver bolts which I prefer.

[iw0]

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I thought about purchasing the Real wooden riser pads for the east coast crust out here. Ultimately, decided to make my own with some carbon fiber I had laying around. 7 grams each. I'm 100% confident they won't help me skate better, but I need something to tinker around with, plus they were basically free.

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Love to see people nerding out over the little details like this.

Where'd you scoop the Ti hardware? I'd get some if it wasn't too expensive. Currently just using $1.28 Home Depot hardware which is working out nice. Low profile and all silver bolts which I prefer.

oh hey, i still had the tab open with the Ti hardware from when puffin posted it - https://www.ebay.com/itm/274654295315?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=19sUxsXH36TOKngG6%252BlYaKNKBnc%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

[PuffinMuffin]

@PuffinMuffin  how are the thunder modifications feeling?

I haven't skated the risers yet, still can't skate for three more weeks. But the rest of the setup feels great.  Swapped the bottom Thunder bushings out for Krux K4 bushings, as they're the exact same height. Tensor ATG bushings are on the top and sleeved washers on the bottom. The kingpin never hangs up, and the trucks snap back to center quickly.

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I thought about purchasing the Real wooden riser pads for the east coast crust out here. Ultimately, decided to make my own with some carbon fiber I had laying around. 7 grams each. I'm 100% confident they won't help me skate better, but I need something to tinker around with, plus they were basically free.

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Love to see people nerding out over the little details like this.

Where'd you scoop the Ti hardware? I'd get some if it wasn't too expensive. Currently just using $1.28 Home Depot hardware which is working out nice. Low profile and all silver bolts which I prefer.

Edited my comment cuz @iw0 already posted the link.

[Easy Slider]

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@PuffinMuffin  how are the thunder modifications feeling?

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I haven't skated the risers yet, still can't skate for three more weeks. But the rest of the setup feels great.  Swapped the bottom Thunder bushings out for Krux K4 bushings, as they're the exact same height. Tensor ATG bushings are on the top and sleeved washers on the bottom. The kingpin never hangs up, and the trucks snap back to center quickly.

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I thought about purchasing the Real wooden riser pads for the east coast crust out here. Ultimately, decided to make my own with some carbon fiber I had laying around. 7 grams each. I'm 100% confident they won't help me skate better, but I need something to tinker around with, plus they were basically free.

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Love to see people nerding out over the little details like this.

Where'd you scoop the Ti hardware? I'd get some if it wasn't too expensive. Currently just using $1.28 Home Depot hardware which is working out nice. Low profile and all silver bolts which I prefer.

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Edited my comment cuz @iw0 already posted the link.

Wait, you're already rolling around again? 

[gaunting]

carpet atiba guest model 8x31.6 14”WB I think?
spitfire f4 52mm 99a
Indy 139 forged hollow.
bones super swiss.
shake junt hardware allen 7/8”
bones medium bushings

switch between NB Tom knox 440 hi in the white/green and GT blazer low in black/white

[YungJugg]

Hockey 8.5 x 31.91x 14.25
Venture 5.8 w 88a Supercush & flat washer
55mm f4 classics
jessup, shortys allen, misc bearings

[shpongle]

Hockey 8.5 x 31.91x 14.25
Venture 5.8 w 88a Supercush & flat washer
55mm f4 classics
jessup, shortys allen, misc bearings

this looks fun! i love the way ventures grind and the stability on em too. after using ace for so long, ventures are a nice change

[bbk]

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carpet atiba guest model 8x31.6 14”WB I think?
spitfire f4 52mm 99a
bones super swiss.
shake junt hardware allen 7/8”
bones medium bushings

switch between NB Tom knox 440 hi in the white/green and GT blazer low in black/white

I like how you included bushings but not trucks.

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carpet atiba guest model 8x31.6 14”WB I think?
spitfire f4 52mm 99a
bones super swiss.
shake junt hardware allen 7/8”
bones medium bushings

switch between NB Tom knox 440 hi in the white/green and GT blazer low in black/white

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I like how you included bushings but not trucks.

just noticed that lmao.

[dr.prestige]

Blind Tim Gavin everslick reissue 8.125” at its widest by 31.6” wb 14.2”, Venture 5.2 Highs, NFG teardrop 52mms, Bronson G3s, generic 1” allen hardware. My first football/egg shape, also my first everslick. The nose and tail are kinda throwing me off coming from popsicles, this shape is taking some getting used to but I like it so far. I sanded down some Ace stock bottom bushings to fit Ventures and with the stock Venture top bushings they turn super well, much better than how stock Ventures turn imo. First time trying Bronsons, as a Bones fanboy I’ve been talking shit on them since they came out so I thought I might as well form an honest opinion of them since they’ve stuck around this long and people seem to like them.

[backinaction]

Skull Skates Dead Guys front, Vision Double Vision back,  26" wheelbase Street Luge
2x4
Janky handlebars from the dump
G&S Stage II trucks
Powell Rat Bones 60mm 90a worn to about 56
Mix of bearings (GMN and Swiss)
Scrap metal.

Found this beauty in the barn at my folks house.  We built these in the summer of '90 and would take them out on the biggest hills in town - sometimes getting to just over 40mph. 

[zozu]

needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive



Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware

[backinaction]

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Skull Skates Dead Guys front, Vision Double Vision back,  26" wheelbase Street Luge
2x4
Janky handlebars from the dump
G&S Stage II trucks
Powell Rat Bones 60mm 90a worn to about 56
Mix of bearings (GMN and Swiss)
Scrap metal.

Found this beauty in the barn at my folks house.  We built these in the summer of '90 and would take them out on the biggest hills in town - sometimes getting to just over 40mph. 

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!!! This is awesome. 40mph? Have you ever gotten speed-wobbles, or are they eliminated because your center of gravity is so low and stable?

No speed wobbles. Low center of gravity, long wheelbase, and I think we tightened the trucks - there is very little need to turn.

[yourbreakfsat]

Sized down from 9.6" shaped deck to 8" popsicle because my tech game was seriously lacking. Still going to use my big board on transition and the like.



Hockey "Aria" 8.0" x 31.66" with 14" wheelbase
Indy 139 with stock bushings (Gonz 215 baseplates with China hangers)
SML Chris Jones Pencil Pushers 53mm 99a OG Wide
Mini Logo Bearings
MOB
Mini Logo 7/8" hardware

Scrape report after 3-4 hours:

[CannerSpaghetti]

Sized down from 9.6" shaped deck to 8" popsicle because my tech game was seriously lacking. Still going to use my big board on transition and the like.



Hockey "Aria" 8.0" x 31.66" with 14" wheelbase
Indy 139 with stock bushings (Gonz 215 baseplates with China hangers)
SML Chris Jones Pencil Pushers 53mm 99a OG Wide
Mini Logo Bearings
MOB
Mini Logo 7/8" hardware

Scrape report after 3-4 hours:

Board porn. Even the dirt on the wheels looks good.

[MusclesMarinara]

needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive



Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware

Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?