The Set-up Thread

[Daewons front truck]

I'm the type of guy that buys all the clearance skate stuff that I have an interest in even if I don't need it at the moment (the ONLY cool part of being in your 30s) 3 decks, 3 sizes, 3 woodshops also a pair of Ace af-1 33s ($39.99 local) and Ricta Maurio McCoy naturals 54mm ($21.99 local)

Globe 8.0 x 31.6 r7 deck ($14.99 the-house.com product dump) dwindle

Hockey 8.5 x 32.0 deck ($52.99 local shop) BBS

And my favorite score a 8.125 x 31.6 Schmidt Stix Flip deck with the old Iron Horse logo!!! ($28.00 craigslist!!!)

My last two setups were a madness (dwindle deck, resin 7 dwindles still last me longer than BBS decks, IDC where they are made) 8.125 with steep concave and kicks and an 8.38 FA (BBS) with mountainess kicks and medium concave, what am I going to experience going to this flat as fuck Flip deck from Schmidt? The last time I had a professor Schmidt deck was 2014 as I quit skating for a long while.

[yourbreakfsat]

And my favorite score a 8.125 x 31.6 Schmidt Stix Flip deck with the old Iron Horse logo!!! ($28.00 craigslist!!!)

Super nitpicky but Scmhitt Stix and PS Stix are two different companies and Paul left Vision/Scmhitt Stix before the 90s and started PS Stix

https://youtu.be/18MRZq0bhpE?t=3302

[Daewons front truck]

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And my favorite score a 8.125 x 31.6 Schmidt Stix Flip deck with the old Iron Horse logo!!! ($28.00 craigslist!!!)

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Super nitpicky but Scmhitt Stix and PS Stix are two different companies and Paul left Vision/Scmhitt Stix before the 90s and started PS Stix

https://youtu.be/18MRZq0bhpE?t=3302

So you are saying the schmidt stix no longer exists? And that PS Stix is professor Schmidts woodshop since the 90s? My bad I never really new he switched shops. Still love the deck find but I haven't skated a mellow deck in a long time.

[Ok]

Every time I go on a gear madness journey I end up right back where I started

Quasi 8.5
Thunder 149 w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 99 Classics 53 mm
Bones Swiss
Mob
Skate Half Cabs

I should know this…

Is that the shape that tapers to like 8.25 at the back?

I mean you got a lot of the good stuff there, so I can see why you comeback.
Halfcabs on mob tho, that break your ankle flick

[oliknight]

I’m just trying to offer a differnt perspective I mean do we really need another 8.25-8.75 hipster shitty brand with shit half assed graphics or graphics drawn by a shit artist who acts like they are purposely drawing shitty but really they just suck,( like what the fuck is that polar shit I tried to watch that shitty shopping cart smiley face video in New York and it was so boring literally zero handrails) and plain heavy ace or thunder truks and plain wheels with angsty cut up wannabe artsy grip tape. You guys only skate that shit cause you wanna be cool small decks and coloured truks r the best. I bet nobody riding shit can double flip a 7 stair. There’s a reason the top best pros today (Nyjah, Mike papa, Corey macentide, manny Santiago, John Hill) all ride 7.75

Probably rides an 8.5 now

[pizzafliptofakie]

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Every time I go on a gear madness journey I end up right back where I started

Quasi 8.5
Thunder 149 w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 99 Classics 53 mm
Bones Swiss
Mob
Skate Half Cabs

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I should know this…

Is that the shape that tapers to like 8.25 at the back?

I mean you got a lot of the good stuff there, so I can see why you comeback.
Halfcabs on mob tho, that break your ankle flick

I just checked and  yeah, it does taper a bit. But the kicks are mellow and they feel more blunt than pointy to me. It's one of the PS ones and those shapes always work well for me.

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Every time I go on a gear madness journey I end up right back where I started

Quasi 8.5
Thunder 149 w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 99 Classics 53 mm
Bones Swiss
Mob
Skate Half Cabs

[close]

I should know this…

Is that the shape that tapers to like 8.25 at the back?

I mean you got a lot of the good stuff there, so I can see why you comeback.
Halfcabs on mob tho, that break your ankle flick

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I just checked and  yeah, it does taper a bit. But the kicks are mellow and they feel more blunt than pointy to me. It's one of the PS ones and those shapes always work well for me.

The PS ones are the best, and for me it’s not close. It’s a great shape

[Daewons front truck]

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Every time I go on a gear madness journey I end up right back where I started

Quasi 8.5
Thunder 149 w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 99 Classics 53 mm
Bones Swiss
Mob
Skate Half Cabs

[close]

I should know this…

Is that the shape that tapers to like 8.25 at the back?

I mean you got a lot of the good stuff there, so I can see why you comeback.
Halfcabs on mob tho, that break your ankle flick

[close]

I just checked and  yeah, it does taper a bit. But the kicks are mellow and they feel more blunt than pointy to me. It's one of the PS ones and those shapes always work well for me.

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The PS ones are the best, and for me it’s not close. It’s a great shape

So not all Quasi decks are made at PS woodshop?

[pizzafliptofakie]

Some are on BBS. But in my experience PS seems to be the majority.

[kneebone]

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Every time I go on a gear madness journey I end up right back where I started

Quasi 8.5
Thunder 149 w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 99 Classics 53 mm
Bones Swiss
Mob
Skate Half Cabs

[close]

I should know this…

Is that the shape that tapers to like 8.25 at the back?

I mean you got a lot of the good stuff there, so I can see why you comeback.
Halfcabs on mob tho, that break your ankle flick

[close]

I just checked and  yeah, it does taper a bit. But the kicks are mellow and they feel more blunt than pointy to me. It's one of the PS ones and those shapes always work well for me.

[close]

The PS ones are the best, and for me it’s not close. It’s a great shape

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So not all Quasi decks are made at PS woodshop?

Quasi website specifies which ones are PS and which are BBS

[DERBY]

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8.5 Polar - Shin Sanbongi
55 Af1 Hollows (painted but shit started to chip as soon as i was putting it together)
60mm F4 Classics
Ace Hollow Hardware
Mob grip
Shake junt 1/8th risers 
Big balls

https://imgur.com/a/wZP8oK0

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just cause i like it

thank you and thank you for fixing it up!

[fulfillthedream]

Chocolate G30 shape
Thunder 148's with the 95 Bushings
Spitfire F4 Conical 99a 54mm
Quantum Isotopes
Girl Longneck bolts
Pepper Grip
NB# 1010 i've had since December - last so long!

[mtlhd]

Chocolate G30 shape
Thunder 148's with the 95 Bushings
Spitfire F4 Conical 99a 54mm
Quantum Isotopes
Girl Longneck bolts
Pepper Grip
NB# 1010 i've had since December - last so long!

I'm currently riding the Alvarez deck (G052) from this series with Thunder 148s as well. It's a solid and fun setup. Are you using yours for cruising, bruising, or both? 

[fulfillthedream]

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Chocolate G30 shape
Thunder 148's with the 95 Bushings
Spitfire F4 Conical 99a 54mm
Quantum Isotopes
Girl Longneck bolts
Pepper Grip
NB# 1010 i've had since December - last so long!

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I'm currently riding the Alvarez deck (G052) from this series with Thunder 148s as well. It's a solid and fun setup. Are you using yours for cruising, bruising, or both? 

nice man i had the g16 shape before this. same width but different wheel base and tail/nose. i ordered 2 decks again and told em to make em both the g30 shape

using it to street and park skate.

[Paco Supreme]

8.5
159 with the works (Bones,Riptodes,Ace Nuts)
Radials and Swiss
Back on mob, feels ok except I kind of miss the Jessup shuffle.

[burner]

917 8.5
5.8 lights
F1 50mm Parkburners (98du)
7/8 Shorties (only 4 bolts, 1,2,1,2 )
Bones Swiss
Jessup

[shpongle]

8.5
159 with the works (Bones,Riptodes,Ace Nuts)
Radials and Swiss
Back on mob, feels ok except I kind of miss the Jessup shuffle.

How do you like that 8.5 krooked shape?

[YungJugg]

8.25 fa
5.8 venture hollow axle cast plate 90a supercush
56mm 99a f4 classic
swiss
allen
jessup

[downtodevin]

8.25 fa
5.8 venture hollow axle cast plate 90a supercush
56mm 99a f4 classic
swiss
allen
jessup

This looks nice!

[lunchroom mania]

Only photo I have right now. Took off the big ass riser pads (I ordered the wrong size but they served their purpose for cruising) and replaced them with the Real wood 1/4 inch risers.

Dane 1
Ace AF1 55
OJ Super Juice for cruising/Spitfire Classic 56 worn down to 52 for everything else
Bones Reds (I think the OJ’s have Big Balls in them)
Mob always
Also threw on some Heroin Glowsticks

[Paco Supreme]

How do you like that 8.5 krooked shape?

It’s an enjoi but enjoi practically folded and Tom Knox is the reason I set this up 🤷🏻

[Lou Strux]

So many fun looking set ups in here lately.
Here’s something I put together recently, to pass the time on a rainy day.



Krooked 8.5” w/ 14.38” WB
Ace AF1 Hollow 55s
Spitfire F4 99 Conical 54mm
Bones Swiss
Roughneck 1” Phillips
Jessup LS3 custom grip pack
Various stickers

Hope you got to skate this weekend.

[lunchroom mania]

So many fun looking set ups in here lately.
Here’s something I put together recently, to pass the time on a rainy day.



Krooked 8.5” w/ 14.38” WB
Ace AF1 Hollow 55s
Spitfire F4 99 Conical 54mm
Bones Swiss
Roughneck 1” Phillips
Jessup LS3 custom grip pack
Various stickers

Hope you got to skate this weekend.

DLX 8.5/AF1 is the best popsicle setup imo

[Lou Strux]

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So many fun looking set ups in here lately.
Here’s something I put together recently, to pass the time on a rainy day.



Krooked 8.5” w/ 14.38” WB
Ace AF1 Hollow 55s
Spitfire F4 99 Conical 54mm
Bones Swiss
Roughneck 1” Phillips
Jessup LS3 custom grip pack
Various stickers

Hope you got to skate this weekend.

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DLX 8.5/AF1 is the best popsicle setup imo

‘Bout to fuck around & find out: 1st time w/ this combination.

[Frank and Fred]

Pretty perfect Lou. Pretty damn perfect.

[chris.]

Element 8.75/32.75/14.75
149 Mids
101 Radial Slim (52ish now)
Assorted bearings
Indy 7/8 Allen

Finally bit on some sales - new deck and I’ve always been curious about the Mids. First session felt crazy good. Deck is China made, great shape and dimensions. Not an Indy dude but I’m loving these mid trucks. Indy hardware is the best all black hardware I’ve found too. I’m going full hellride.

[Macho Taildrop]

Element 8.75/32.75/14.75
149 Mids
101 Radial Slim (52ish now)
Assorted bearings
Indy 7/8 Allen

Finally bit on some sales - new deck and I’ve always been curious about the Mids. First session felt crazy good. Deck is China made, great shape and dimensions. Not an Indy dude but I’m loving these mid trucks. Indy hardware is the best all black hardware I’ve found too. I’m going full hellride.

This looks great. To my eyes, the hangar on the mids looks more like the older stages than the 11s do. It always tempts me, even though I absolutely do not need any more trucks.

[Hyliannightmare]

8.5
159 with the works (Bones,Riptodes,Ace Nuts)
Radials and Swiss
Back on mob, feels ok except I kind of miss the Jessup shuffle.

Heat

[ImmanuelCunt]

8.5
159 with the works (Bones,Riptodes,Ace Nuts)
Radials and Swiss
Back on mob, feels ok except I kind of miss the Jessup shuffle.

Why would you deliberately use Ace nuts? I had at least on axle nuts and a kingpin nut (from smiths) constantly turning loose on my af1. Swapped them out and no issues since then. Never had that with the kingpin nut on any other set of trucks. Wonder if it was the nyloc on both types of nuts or if it had something to do with the rethreading gimmick as well on the axle nuts.

[Paco Supreme]

These are the old “38 specials” ace had out years ago that are the same size as hardware bolts, I found them a lot better at holding up to landing primo so I bought up a bunch when they stopped