The Set-up Thread

[Too Frank To Fred]

Novelty, Curb, transport board that was going to be a wall hanger but was too tantalizing not to skate...



Real/ Natas Skate Shop day 10.8
Ace 77s with hard bushings
1/8" riser + a 1/16" shock pad up front
OJ 60mm 95a Combos
Quantum metallic bearings
Thunder 1 1/8" Phillips hardware

[Mbrimson88]

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Anti hero horse pill
Indy 215
Spitfire 60mm 97a tfunk
Cortina bearings tfunk
Jessup grip
Shorty's phillips

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How are you getting along with the steep kicks on the Grimple pill?

I wonder if it is the BBS made board, or the China made board.

Depends on where in the world as to which one, but I think the BBS made board is way more mellow / normal.

As I have only seen the BBS made versions, not the China made board, I really don't know, but I have a feeling the China made board is made on a smaller regular mold so the wider it gets, the steeper it gets across the concave too.

The BBS molds for bigger boards have accounted for the extra width and are way more mellow by comparison, or at least that is my understanding.


* I could be wrong though, but I am curious to hear too.

[Mbrimson88]

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Polar 8.125 x 14.00 WB
Venture hi 5.2
Spitfire classic 52mm 99a
Basic bitch reds

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never saw a 14 WB polar, especially since is skate the 8.125s myself.
was it labeled 14 WB or did you measure yourself?

genuinly interested

Sorry to jump in here, but I seem to recall seeing something about it in the Polar thread a while back.

Polar recently brought out some shorter versions, so if you check the Polar site and put in SHORT some clothing will come up but also any board on the short mold / shape, of which there is a number, 8.5 and 8.25 but also smaller boards too, as per this one:

https://polarskateco.com/products/emile-laurent-burnside-2084

8.125” X 31.75” - Short
Nose: 6.9”
Wheel Base: 14.0”
Tail: 6.7”

I think as per other brands bringing out shorter wb / shorter length boards, Polar also jumped on the current trend, if you could call it that, which I have seen some people really enjoying more than the regular shapes.

[Safariferrari]

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Polar 8.125 x 14.00 WB
Venture hi 5.2
Spitfire classic 52mm 99a
Basic bitch reds

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never saw a 14 WB polar, especially since is skate the 8.125s myself.
was it labeled 14 WB or did you measure yourself?

genuinly interested

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Sorry to jump in here, but I seem to recall seeing something about it in the Polar thread a while back.

Polar recently brought out some shorter versions, so if you check the Polar site and put in SHORT some clothing will come up but also any board on the short mold / shape, of which there is a number, 8.5 and 8.25 but also smaller boards too, as per this one:

https://polarskateco.com/products/emile-laurent-burnside-2084

8.125” X 31.75” - Short
Nose: 6.9”
Wheel Base: 14.0”
Tail: 6.7”

I think as per other brands bringing out shorter wb / shorter length boards, Polar also jumped on the current trend, if you could call it that, which I have seen some people really enjoying more than the regular shapes.

i will also add, what some might already know, is that polar is atrocious with their measurements. I just bought a few decks from their recent sale which were listed as 8.25 with a 14.125 wb and both measurements were wrong. The 14.125 wheelbase was a solid 14.25. They also mistakenly sent me a board with a sticker that said 14.25 and actually measured out to a 14.38. I'm not sure how these new 14 wb boards are hopefully they got their shit together but buyer beware.

[Skate2Live]

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Anti hero horse pill
Indy 215
Spitfire 60mm 97a tfunk
Cortina bearings tfunk
Jessup grip
Shorty's phillips

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How are you getting along with the steep kicks on the Grimple pill?

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I wonder if it is the BBS made board, or the China made board.

Depends on where in the world as to which one, but I think the BBS made board is way more mellow / normal.

As I have only seen the BBS made versions, not the China made board, I really don't know, but I have a feeling the China made board is made on a smaller regular mold so the wider it gets, the steeper it gets across the concave too.

The BBS molds for bigger boards have accounted for the extra width and are way more mellow by comparison, or at least that is my understanding.


* I could be wrong though, but I am curious to hear too.

Definitely feeling it. The horse pill is dank. Definitely made skating more fun with these size 13 feet . I can land more easily and confidently. The kicks took some getting used to cause there wide and the nose and tail is kinda stubby. They need to be like 7" and it would be perfect. Working on flip tricks wit it  . The wb is 14.25 so it's in that sweet spot . Cruising and carving on 215s is so sick . Take The horse pill you won't regret it .

[dr.prestige]

Blind Danny Way reissue
Indy 169 (a touch too wide, kinda wished I measured first but it’s close enough and I’m too lazy to replace the trucks right now)
Spitfire 60mm big beatdowns
Reds
Indy hardware I think? Maybe shortys idk, they fit an allen key
Indy risers
Jessup
Not sure what rails these are
Lowes #6 3/8” phillips head brass wood screws

[back smith]

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Anti hero horse pill
Indy 215
Spitfire 60mm 97a tfunk
Cortina bearings tfunk
Jessup grip
Shorty's phillips

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How are you getting along with the steep kicks on the Grimple pill?

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I wonder if it is the BBS made board, or the China made board.

Depends on where in the world as to which one, but I think the BBS made board is way more mellow / normal.

As I have only seen the BBS made versions, not the China made board, I really don't know, but I have a feeling the China made board is made on a smaller regular mold so the wider it gets, the steeper it gets across the concave too.

The BBS molds for bigger boards have accounted for the extra width and are way more mellow by comparison, or at least that is my understanding.


* I could be wrong though, but I am curious to hear too.

Yeah the Grimple is China:



The difference is pretty big, both flat on the ground:



Some people like steeper kicks. Personally I haven't ridden the China one but feel like the BBS one needs no improvements.

[GoneWithTheSchwinn]

Novelty, Curb, transport board that was going to be a wall hanger but was too tantalizing not to skate...



Real/ Natas Skate Shop day 10.8
Ace 77s with hard bushings
1/8" riser + a 1/16" shock pad up front
OJ 60mm 95a Combos
Quantum metallic bearings
Thunder 1 1/8" Phillips hardware

Aside from the hardware, very nice set up!

[dr.prestige]

Blind Danny Way reissue
Indy 169 (a touch too wide, kinda wished I measured first but it’s close enough and I’m too lazy to replace the trucks right now)
Spitfire 60mm big beatdowns
Reds
Indy hardware I think? Maybe shortys idk, they fit an allen key
Indy risers
Jessup
Not sure what rails these are
Lowes #6 3/8” phillips head brass wood screws

Thing was heavy and the truck being too wide in the rear was tripping me out so I got an antihero 9” instead.

[back smith]

Napalm Custom 4ply 9.5"/14.2"
Tracker Axis 161 "Allen Losi"
Seismic Axon 55mm 95A
Seismic Fullspin 7-Ball Lite Builtin
enjoi Gender Benders 1"
Jessup

[TwisT]

Napalm Custom 4ply 9.5"/14.2"
Tracker Axis 161 "Allen Losi"
Seismic Axon 55mm 95A
Seismic Fullspin 7-Ball Lite Builtin
enjoi Gender Benders 1"
Jessup

enjoi gender benders probably the only out of place component. I'd expect something like rocket bolts or like randoms griptek.

would love to hear feedback on the tracker axis

[back smith]

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Napalm Custom 4ply 9.5"/14.2"
Tracker Axis 161 "Allen Losi"
Seismic Axon 55mm 95A
Seismic Fullspin 7-Ball Lite Builtin
enjoi Gender Benders 1"
Jessup

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enjoi gender benders probably the only out of place component. I'd expect something like rocket bolts or like randoms griptek.

would love to hear feedback on the tracker axis

Gender Benders with the Philips/Hex combo screw fit this, uhh, unconventional, setup well IMO. You could maybe say the grip doesn't but then I would make the case that Jessup could be considered a specialty non-abrasive grip.

Will have to get some miles on it to get a better feel for the trucks but my initial impression is that, unlike what they say about 80s Trackers, they do actually turn, quite well in fact.

[Spacecase]

Anti Hero Orange Eagle
Independent 169 hollow (non forged)
Spitfire Lock In Fulls F4 55mm 99a
Bones Swiss
7/8” Independent Hardware
Pepper grip


Going to try and skate this one without rails.

[MxsDx]

Jacuzzi 8.38
Indy 149 forged baseplate, standard hangar
Spitfire 53 conical 99 f4

Forgot how snappy dsm resin boards are. Feels great bc I’m a heavier person and boards quickly sog out on me. Thought I’d hate the steep kicks, but am
Actually getting along well with it.

Shout out to Codex. Support your localregional skateshop.

[DanRar009]

Really surprised by how good this ccs blank feels. Might just order another one.
Ccs blank 8.25
Thunder 149
Spitfire f4 52 mm
Shake junt grip and bolts

[Gland Dongzig]

Brought this Bobby Worrest deck back out
Royal 149s (got on sale today, great trucks)
54mm bones
Reds
Jessup
Shelltoes with sad saggy tongues

[imextremelysorry95]

Jacuzzi 8.38
Indy 149 forged baseplate, standard hangar
Spitfire 53 conical 99 f4

Forgot how snappy dsm resin boards are. Feels great bc I’m a heavier person and boards quickly sog out on me. Thought I’d hate the steep kicks, but am
Actually getting along well with it.

Shout out to Codex. Support your localregional skateshop.

I love the snappiness of dsm decks too , really wanna try a jacuzzi soon, they got steep kicks eh?

[MxsDx]

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Jacuzzi 8.38
Indy 149 forged baseplate, standard hangar
Spitfire 53 conical 99 f4

Forgot how snappy dsm resin boards are. Feels great bc I’m a heavier person and boards quickly sog out on me. Thought I’d hate the steep kicks, but am
Actually getting along well with it.

Shout out to Codex. Support your localregional skateshop.

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I love the snappiness of dsm decks too , really wanna try a jacuzzi soon, they got steep kicks eh?

Yeah. Nice mellow concave but kicks on the steeper side. Similar to Girl/Chocolate decks.

[back smith]

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Napalm Custom 4ply 9.5"/14.2"
Tracker Axis 161 "Allen Losi"
Seismic Axon 55mm 95A
Seismic Fullspin 7-Ball Lite Builtin
enjoi Gender Benders 1"
Jessup

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enjoi gender benders probably the only out of place component. I'd expect something like rocket bolts or like randoms griptek.

would love to hear feedback on the tracker axis

With a couple sessions behind me I would say the Tracker Axis trucks are fantastic. They are like Thunders with a slightly tighter turn radius (same wheelbase, different pivot angle). Hangers are very similar in look and feel. Baseplate sticks out more on the Trackers. Oh and no squeeking (knock on wood)!

[slappyjoes]

Sci fi 8.25
Lurpivs hollows 150
Spitfire f4 101d conicals 54mm

[munchbox]

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Napalm Custom 4ply 9.5"/14.2"
Tracker Axis 161 "Allen Losi"
Seismic Axon 55mm 95A
Seismic Fullspin 7-Ball Lite Builtin
enjoi Gender Benders 1"
Jessup

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enjoi gender benders probably the only out of place component. I'd expect something like rocket bolts or like randoms griptek.

would love to hear feedback on the tracker axis

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With a couple sessions behind me I would say the Tracker Axis trucks are fantastic. They are like Thunders with a slightly tighter turn radius (same wheelbase, different pivot angle). Hangers are very similar in look and feel. Baseplate sticks out more on the Trackers. Oh and no squeeking (knock on wood)!

how tall are they?

[back smith]

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Napalm Custom 4ply 9.5"/14.2"
Tracker Axis 161 "Allen Losi"
Seismic Axon 55mm 95A
Seismic Fullspin 7-Ball Lite Builtin
enjoi Gender Benders 1"
Jessup

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enjoi gender benders probably the only out of place component. I'd expect something like rocket bolts or like randoms griptek.

would love to hear feedback on the tracker axis

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With a couple sessions behind me I would say the Tracker Axis trucks are fantastic. They are like Thunders with a slightly tighter turn radius (same wheelbase, different pivot angle). Hangers are very similar in look and feel. Baseplate sticks out more on the Trackers. Oh and no squeeking (knock on wood)!

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how tall are they?

Don't quote me, can't measure very accurately, but it would seem like the axle height of the Tracker Axis 161 is 55mm.

Edit: Ok so this was bothering me so I took one off so that I can measure it accurately..

Axle height (center of axle) of the Tracker Axis 161 is 53mm.

For a comparative measure they are exact same height as Tensor Mag Lite 5.75 (had a loose set around).

[moonordie]

Sour 8.25 x 31.5 x 14.2
Miles grip (Never tried it, got it for free)
Diamond 7/8 Allen hardware
Lurpiv hollows 150
F4 99 OG Classics 53mm
Swiss 6
I'm going through a shoe crisis right now, currently trying 440v2 high with that eS energy something insole.

[rawbertson.]

noticed tactics has this listed as 6.5" tail / 6.75" nose, but to me it seemed close to 6.75" and 7" (which i prefer). anyone else notice this?

10" anti hero horse pill
spitfire f4 97a 60mm T FUNK Savie wheels
ace 66 AF1

[BeachChicken]

Sour 8.25 x 31.5 x 14.2
Miles grip (Never tried it, got it for free)
Diamond 7/8 Allen hardware
Lurpiv hollows 150
F4 99 OG Classics 53mm
Swiss 6
I'm going through a shoe crisis right now, currently trying 440v2 high with that eS energy something insole.

Do you have nose and tail measurements for this? I saw a Sk8Mafia 8.25 and it had a 6.3 tail, 6.625 nose and was 31.3 or so long such a wack shape and I hope the Sour aren't so fried.

[back smith]

noticed tactics has this listed as 6.5" tail / 6.75" nose, but to me it seemed close to 6.75" and 7" (which i prefer). anyone else notice this?

10" anti hero horse pill
spitfire f4 97a 60mm T FUNK Savie wheels
ace 66 AF1

Both of mine are closer to Tactics measurements.

No risers with 60mm wheels? Brave man!

[moonordie]

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Sour 8.25 x 31.5 x 14.2
Miles grip (Never tried it, got it for free)
Diamond 7/8 Allen hardware
Lurpiv hollows 150
F4 99 OG Classics 53mm
Swiss 6
I'm going through a shoe crisis right now, currently trying 440v2 high with that eS energy something insole.

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Do you have nose and tail measurements for this? I saw a Sk8Mafia 8.25 and it had a 6.3 tail, 6.625 nose and was 31.3 or so long such a wack shape and I hope the Sour aren't so fried.

It should be
nose: 6.875"
tail: 6.5"
I'll measure to be sure.

[Fifty8mm]

Sour 8.25 x 31.5 x 14.2
Miles grip (Never tried it, got it for free)
Diamond 7/8 Allen hardware
Lurpiv hollows 150
F4 99 OG Classics 53mm
Swiss 6
I'm going through a shoe crisis right now, currently trying 440v2 high with that eS energy something insole.

What a clean set up. Reminds me off Guy Marianosset ups in his world park footage, so sick.

[BeachChicken]

^Agree, sometimes just a really nice blank ply with a sticker or word is the cleanest.

[AppleNick]

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Sour 8.25 x 31.5 x 14.2
Miles grip (Never tried it, got it for free)
Diamond 7/8 Allen hardware
Lurpiv hollows 150
F4 99 OG Classics 53mm
Swiss 6
I'm going through a shoe crisis right now, currently trying 440v2 high with that eS energy something insole.

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Do you have nose and tail measurements for this? I saw a Sk8Mafia 8.25 and it had a 6.3 tail, 6.625 nose and was 31.3 or so long such a wack shape and I hope the Sour aren't so fried.

The S1 is like that. The S2 is B16-y, but the S3 (8.25 x 31.85) is much more substantial and full in the kicks with a bit steeper of a nose but not too severe. Their new catalog has a shape guide but I don't know where it is online.