The Set-up Thread

[heritage]

SO much rad stuff on these last few pages. Really nice setups from everyone that posted.

I'm due for a new plank this week but can't decide what to grab next.

[sans umbilical]

South Central. Alabama. At least they were. really good wood.

Yep, still in Bama. Chris and Elena are nice people. You're right. Their wood is good too.

[pussy popper,pot smoker]

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South Central. Alabama. At least they were. really good wood.

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Yep, still in Bama. Chris and Elena are nice people. You're right. Their wood is good too.

hell yeah, northern co is going to be my go to deck brand now, sooorry dlx.

[Bubblegum Tate]

Got a 9" Central old-school shaped board.

I need a wide low trucks for this sized deck, they only make high trucks in that size.

Never in my life have I ridden high trucks, only lows and venture trucks.

Venture only makes 5.8 high, Indy makes 159, Thunder makes 151. All high's.

No clue on what trucks to ride or get..

Any help for low trucks?

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

Got a 9" Central old-school shaped board.

I need a wide low trucks for this sized deck, they only make high trucks in that size.

Never in my life have I ridden high trucks, only lows and venture trucks.

Venture only makes 5.8 high, Indy makes 159, Thunder makes 151. All high's.

No clue on what trucks to ride or get..

Any help for low trucks?

I think tensor makes a large/low truck, like a 5.85 low or something. But who in this world would what tensors?! ha

Just go with the Venture 5.8's, with such a large deck you want a higher truck to avoid wheelbite.

[Bubblegum Tate]

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Got a 9" Central old-school shaped board.

I need a wide low trucks for this sized deck, they only make high trucks in that size.

Never in my life have I ridden high trucks, only lows and venture trucks.

Venture only makes 5.8 high, Indy makes 159, Thunder makes 151. All high's.

No clue on what trucks to ride or get..

Any help for low trucks?

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I think tensor makes a large/low truck, like a 5.85 low or something. But who in this world would what tensors?! ha

Just go with the Venture 5.8's, with such a large deck you want a higher truck to avoid wheelbite.

Haha yeah, if it wasn't Venture. Indy or Thunder only.

I didn't think about the wheel bite part, I am used to low trucks. Not really going to do much crazy stuff on it, just wanna ride it around and a couple flips here and there.

A 5.8 low would be perfect, but no such thing exists.

[mynameisnotjeff]

Aren't Thunder trucks low already? Thought I read that they were what some companies consider low.

[Bubblegum Tate]

Aren't Thunder trucks low already? Thought I read that they were what some companies consider low.

They make low and high trucks.

Standard to what others are low and high. Just different sizing, I guess.

[layzieyez]

Minilogo trucks come that wide.

[BMCsteve]

Minilogo trucks come that wide.

This.  Minilogo trucks are billed as a mid but they're like 48mm high

[art hellman]

...put the Labor deck on hold for a moment while I continue fanning the stoke from the petting zoo and destination unknown


Anti-Hero 8.18
Thunder 149ii
SF F4 52mm 99a
Swiss
Jessup

[iwishilivedinfinla]

^ that is the best Frank parody graphic to date

[heritage]

Art - you are on a streak of stunners. GREAT setup. I love that Frank graphic, I wanted to grab that board before it was gone. And those recent edits with Gerwer are gold.

Interested to hear how it goes for you jumping back down to 8.18!

[art hellman]

Interested to hear how it goes for you jumping back down to 8.18!

8.25 to 8.18 doesnt feel that strange at all...especially since it was essentially from a similarly shaped 8.25 generator with a lil bit of concave down to an 8.18 generator with almost no-concave (making the 8.18 feel as wide as 8.25).  the 149iis feel the same on the 8.18 as well. 

short answer: feels the same.  I still prefer 8.25 though.  just because it's familiar.

I like that it sorta opens up what decks I "can" skate...i.e. if there are no 8.25s I like at a shop, nice to know the 8.18s are also an option.  I havent had the same success with moving up to 8.38 or 8.5.   

[BMCsteve]

...put the Labor deck on hold for a moment while I continue fanning the stoke from the petting zoo and destination unknown


Anti-Hero 8.18
Thunder 149ii
SF F4 52mm 99a
Swiss
Jessup

Great looking board.  I like that one almost as much as the Labor

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

^ that is the best Frank parody graphic to date

Cant agree more! 

[French manicure]

So, My Magenta board finally died on me today; Not really sure what I'm looking for now. I kinda want to try a Quasi, Hockey, or Northern -- How are those boards? I dug my Magenta's shape all though it felt a little bit flat (which I got used to).

[heritage]

So, My Magenta board finally died on me today; Not really sure what I'm looking for now. I kinda want to try a Quasi, Hockey, or Northern -- How are those boards? I dug my Magenta's shape all though it felt a little bit flat (which I got used to).

Quasi and Hockey are both PS Stix, Northern is South Central. All 3 will feel a little steeper than your Magenta.

I'd say give Northern a try. South Central boards are indestructible, and the Northern dudes are worth the backing.

[2thick]

So, My Magenta board finally died on me today; Not really sure what I'm looking for now. I kinda want to try a Quasi, Hockey, or Northern -- How are those boards? I dug my Magenta's shape all though it felt a little bit flat (which I got used to).

Just got a killing floor.... shape and feel is super rad. Very snappy

[Randozzi]

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So, My Magenta board finally died on me today; Not really sure what I'm looking for now. I kinda want to try a Quasi, Hockey, or Northern -- How are those boards? I dug my Magenta's shape all though it felt a little bit flat (which I got used to).

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I'd say give Northern a try. South Central boards are indestructible, and the Northern dudes are worth the backing.

[Xen]

Minilogo trucks come that wide.

FYI - all ML trucks are 49mm tall.

[Glue Reed]

never post in this thread but figured I'd join in... plus being sick all day I'm trying to think of ways to stay amused.  been riding this for awhile it feels PERFECT. 



Ike and Tina approved:
Anti Hero 8.43
Indy's 149
really old Bones Swiss
Spitfire Radials F4 54mm

[shit_for_brains]

You... are goofy and do a lot of crooked grinds?

[Hannity]

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So, My Magenta board finally died on me today; Not really sure what I'm looking for now. I kinda want to try a Quasi, Hockey, or Northern -- How are those boards? I dug my Magenta's shape all though it felt a little bit flat (which I got used to).

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I'd say give Northern a try. South Central boards are indestructible, and the Northern dudes are worth the backing.

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I just got a Northern Mike Lent board 8.5, it feels really sturdy and i get great response from it, medium concave with good pocket depth. it almost feels closer to the DLX 8.62 shape in how wide it feels, and that's a good thing. i am really stoked on South Central boards and will probably ride them for the foreseeable future.

[144p]

Our newest run of shop boards are South Central, agree with your statement 100%.
Loving the tail shape and the 8.5 has a 14.5 wb vs deluxe which is 14.38. Sounds silly but it makes a big difference.
Plus super stiff/strong feeling. Am a fan. 

[art hellman]

SC decks definitely last the longest in my experience...with Pennswood a close second...and Generator an even closer third. 

however, my personal preference remains Generator

144p: a 14.5 wheelbase...whoa, sounds awesome.

[Randozzi]

Just set up a Northern Co. as well (8.25). One session in and I dig it, slightly longer wheelbase than the Scum Co. Downey and it feels good and stiff. Longer tail but didn't take too long to get used to it.

[Brad Breath]

never post in this thread but figured I'd join in... plus being sick all day I'm trying to think of ways to stay amused.  been riding this for awhile it feels PERFECT. 



Ike and Tina approved:
Anti Hero 8.43
Indy's 149
really old Bones Swiss
Spitfire Radials F4 54mm

My setup is exactly the same, except I'm on an 8.43 Real

[pussy popper,pot smoker]

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Interested to hear how it goes for you jumping back down to 8.18!

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8.25 to 8.18 doesnt feel that strange at all...especially since it was essentially from a similarly shaped 8.25 generator with a lil bit of concave down to an 8.18 generator with almost no-concave (making the 8.18 feel as wide as 8.25).  the 149iis feel the same on the 8.18 as well. 

short answer: feels the same.  I still prefer 8.25 though.  just because it's familiar.

I like that it sorta opens up what decks I "can" skate...i.e. if there are no 8.25s I like at a shop, nice to know the 8.18s are also an option.  I havent had the same success with moving up to 8.38 or 8.5.   

i'm more surprised that he's using 149's for a 8.18 board, when i had a 8.25 i felt the 149's were kinda pushing it, it's a weird size for me though, it's too big for 147's, but cutting it close on 149s, i might get a 8.18 to replace my 8.125 though.

[oyolar]

Just set up a Northern Co. as well (8.25). One session in and I dig it, slightly longer wheelbase than the Scum Co. Downey and it feels good and stiff. Longer tail but didn't take too long to get used to it.

I wanted to get a Scum Co. when I got my last board but it looked so short and stubby for some reason.