The Set-up Thread

[Thrash-trash]

You don't like those shoes? I'm skating in a pair of that exact shoe and I like them a lot. I'm coming off a long string of Nikes and I think the mids are super comfortable. The toe shape took some getting used to but I think they're real good.

They are good, just dont think I have the right size. I got a 1/2 size smaller, so its a little tight on the tongue, but still feel the heal flopping a bit. Maybe I'll try and redo the laces. They are super grippy on new grip tape, but feeling better after a few sessions. I had a problem with Vans when I lived in the FL Keys. The vulc glue would start to melt and separate. Think it might have been the sun, heat and humidity, or just had a bad batch of Vans for a few pairs. So I switched to Nike, and they were awesome. My homie works for Zappos, and sent 2 sets of Vans Pros, so I'll rock these for a bit.

[Thrash-trash]

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First few sessions in almost 5 months after a noggin' slam. So Im full helmet all the time now, even curb slapping. White Protec full cut. Way better than the normal shape that flops around on your head.
Anti Hero T-Mo with that square shovel nose. 8.4/32.25 with a 14.5wb. My 2nd one, the last one had the Our Life graphic and DVD.
Ace 44s with 2 washers on the inside of the axle to space the wheels a bit wider.?  A wider deck and I would want the Ace 55. Stock bushings, but Ive put 1 new set of pivot cups, and might need another on the front. Its looser than owl shit, and got a few wheel bites yesterday that sent me flying in a bad way.
Bones STF 55mm Rayborn V5 shape. Might be the biggest STF they make, not sure.
My first Bronsons G3s.?  First time not riding Bones Swiss in like 13 years or so. I used to pop the shields on my Swiss once the lube burned off, but not sure about these. I got them for Xmas, just before Bronson Shieldless came out. I used the bearing spacer for the first time in years too. Def notice the difference skating bowls but really none jammin curbs or pushing blocks.
Vans Pro Mids. Was on the Nike kick for a while, but have a homie that works for Zappos and sent me 2 pairs while I was laid up hurt from my noggin. The heal is a little loose on these and I def fucked up skating a new deck and new Vans. Shit was so gripped up, I couldnt do shit on my first session. Its a little better now. Prob go back to Nike if I dont get more free Vans.
Jessup gripe, which I think isnt as good as it used to be. My last few decks the grip was peeling and ripping off the edges, but it could be from the Florida heat and sun.

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quality setup and post right there. glad to hear youre getting back on the board. sorry to nerd out, but back in like 2010 I had a set of bones stf 60mm "double standards", kind of a conical shape, not sure why I remember that at all... but yea they were the last set of bones ive ever had. back on the spitfire ride for the last like 5-6 years. never going back.

Thanks. I had a set of STF that had the Barrier Kult graphics, conical shape, 58mm I think.  I rode them for years. I was a Spitfire guy all thru the 90's. Id dealt with the flat spots and them turning yellow within a week for a long time. When Bones first started the SPF in early 2000's, I had gotten a set of used ones (maybe even some prototypes) and was hooked forever. However I do have OJ Ditch Witch 92 on my cruiser, check that thread... Although the new Spitfire F4 look good, Ive been more than happy with STF or SPF.

[EastCoastLove]

santa cruz borden 8.6
indy 149 hi / aftermarket hard bones bushing
bones stf 55 V5 raybourn
bronson G3 no shields
jessup

Cons KA3

[Thrash-trash]

santa cruz borden 8.6
indy 149 hi / aftermarket hard bones bushing
bones stf 55 V5 raybourn
bronson G3 no shields
jessup

Cons KA3

Same wheel and bearing set up as me! Rad!!  Did you clean the lube off after the shield pop? I usually soak them in mineral spirits or turpentine, or just skate them till the lube dries out, then pop the shields. Those were with Bones Swiss though. Not 100% sure what Im going to do with my G3 at the moment, maybe get the shieldess ones and put the G3 on my cruiser...

[EastCoastLove]

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santa cruz borden 8.6
indy 149 hi / aftermarket hard bones bushing
bones stf 55 V5 raybourn
bronson G3 no shields
jessup

Cons KA3

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Same wheel and bearing set up as me! Rad!!  Did you clean the lube off after the shield pop? I usually soak them in mineral spirits or turpentine, or just skate them till the lube dries out, then pop the shields. Those were with Bones Swiss though. Not 100% sure what Im going to do with my G3 at the moment, maybe get the shieldess ones and put the G3 on my cruiser...

Cheers mate, the synchronicities are in motion! Really digging the wheels so far they've got a slick & fast street feel but somehow they seem to grip parks well with some squawky sliding. As for the bearings I left the sheilds on for a good 8 months until I got them wet. 2 of the wheels freezed up so I popped all the caps off and they're back to being fast and loud. I skated sheildless Swiss for over 10 years so the Bronson raws sound sick as fuck but I'll probably skate these G3s until they're shot. That's a killer deck tho player I was considering getting that one but got the 8.63 sprack eagle Raney shape instead. Anti hero boards are always the greatest shit ever.

[Thrash-trash]

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santa cruz borden 8.6
indy 149 hi / aftermarket hard bones bushing
bones stf 55 V5 raybourn
bronson G3 no shields
jessup

Cons KA3

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Same wheel and bearing set up as me! Rad!!  Did you clean the lube off after the shield pop? I usually soak them in mineral spirits or turpentine, or just skate them till the lube dries out, then pop the shields. Those were with Bones Swiss though. Not 100% sure what Im going to do with my G3 at the moment, maybe get the shieldess ones and put the G3 on my cruiser...

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Cheers mate, the synchronicities are in motion! Really digging the wheels so far they've got a slick & fast street feel but somehow they seem to grip parks well with some squawky sliding. As for the bearings I left the sheilds on for a good 8 months until I got them wet. 2 of the wheels freezed up so I popped all the caps off and they're back to being fast and loud. I skated sheildless Swiss for over 10 years so the Bronson raws sound sick as fuck but I'll probably skate these G3s until they're shot. That's a killer deck tho player I was considering getting that one but got the 8.63 sprack eagle Raney shape instead. Anti hero boards are always the greatest shit ever.

Rad, Thanks. This is a great shape. Prob 6 or 7 or more Anti Hero decks in the past few years. I did ride that Doomsayers shovel nose/tail, and I believe it was the exact same mold from this deck.  Just a bit wider. I had Ace 55s on that, but I wanted to go back to under 8.5.  Yeah, these wheels are great. Im sold on the STF, I was riding 56 SPF, but my front truck is so loose now, Im getting some wheelbite, so even that 1mm is helping at this point. Thanks for the bearing advice. Everyone here Ive skated with in St. Pete/ Tampa trip out on my shieldless set up.  Glad Im not the only one! Cheers!

[fulfillthedream]

Real 8.25
Thunder 148 with the 97duro bushings
Spitfire f4 radial slim 53 with bones swiss 6 ball
Nike Koston 3

[jamersonbass]

Second 8.5 Polar in a row.  Really loving this shape.

Polar Boserio 8.5
Indy Ti 149's with old cast plates
Spitfire F4 Conical 53's
Bones Swiss 6
Diamond Bolts
Mob Grip

[art hellman]

Alumni shop deck 8.5 (generator wood)
Indy ti 149
SF F4 52mm radial 99a
Swiss 6
Jessup


"All you have to do is follow three simple rules.
One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected.
Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless its absolutely necessary.
And three, be nice." - Dalton

[Doughboy]

^^^AWESOME

[fulfillthedream]

That's a pretty awesome graphic for a shop deck... also is that the same Alumni  shop owned by Dave Mayhew?

[144p]

All new complete for me
real heavy weight 8.5 x 32.75 14.75 wb
thunder poilshed 149 bones hard bushings
spitfire f4 conical 53mm 101
powell rib bones
bronson g3
mob m80
emerica indicator

[tzhangdox]

All new complete for me
real heavy weight 8.5 x 32.75 14.75 wb
thunder poilshed 149 bones hard bushings
spitfire f4 conical 53mm 101
powell rib bones
bronson g3
mob m80
emerica indicator

How do the heavyweights skate compared to normal dlx wood?

[MC3]

@art hellman

you around madison?

[art hellman]

That's a pretty awesome graphic for a shop deck... also is that the same Alumni?  shop owned by Dave Mayhew?

mayhew's not a part of it... just my buddy owns it now.  such a rad shop

[144p]

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All new complete for me
real heavy weight 8.5 x 32.75 14.75 wb
thunder poilshed 149 bones hard bushings
spitfire f4 conical 53mm 101
powell rib bones
bronson g3
mob m80
emerica indicator

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How do the heavyweights skate compared to normal dlx wood?

The most sturdy feeling deck I've skated.
Just feels heavier than a standard board.

[Miksu]

Two months ago i started skating again after 25 year break. After that i bought these two:


Powell Peralta Frankie Hill Bulldog Reissue 10"
Indy 169 + 1/8" risers
Bones Reds
OJ II Elite Mini Combos 56mm 95A

Krooked Mike Anderson Farm Boy Barney Shape 8,5"
Indy 149 + 1/8" risers
Bones Reds
Powell Peralta Oval Dragon 56mm 90A

[somethingmustbreaknow]

^rad set ups. have a gnar
for getting back on board.

[SodaJerk]

^rad set ups. have a gnar
for getting back on board.

Yeah they both look sick

[VCR]

@MC3

you around madison?

[art hellman]

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@MC3

you around madison?

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went to UW-Madison for college... met and skated with Apel (owner of Alumni) for years.  now, I go back as much as possible to hang out and skate. 

[Zimmer]

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^rad set ups. have a gnar
for getting back on board.

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Yeah they both look sick

Real funky! In a good way

[mynameisnotjeff]

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^rad set ups. have a gnar
for getting back on board.

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Yeah they both look sick

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Real funky! In a good way

That Krooked barnyard shape goes hard!

[MC3]

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@MC3

you around madison?

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Janesville, but I make my way up to Madison here and there

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@MC3

you around madison?

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went to UW-Madison for college... met and skated with Apel (owner of Alumni) for years.  now, I go back as much as possible to hang out and skate. 

Very cool! Madison was one of the two places I had a hard time deciding between going to, I'm 30 min away from there it's a great place

[straight]

sour 8.18 really nice shape .. i like it bc it has a distinguishable nose and tail but is pretty mellow all around

[mariomister]

My Sour left me

New Isle 8,38
favourite graphic

Thunder light 149

Taste wheels 53mm

ashes Griptape

vans slip on canvas.

[Madam, I'm Adam]

sour 8.18 really nice shape .. i like it bc it has a distinguishable nose and tail but is pretty mellow all around

I haven't seen Independent stickers used like that in so long, and want to commend you on your taste.

[DaSk8D00D]

8.3 Ishod R1 Twin Tail
Venture 5.8 V-Hollow Lights w/ Grind King Rims
Crupie Wheels Carlos Ribeiro 54mm 101a
Bones Super 6 Bearings
Theeve TiBolts
Jessup
eS Accel Slim Mid sz 10 w/ Footprint Custom Orthotics (The lack of tongue straps is maddening with these. Every 5 minutes my shit gets pushed in so much the tongue sticks out thru the middle of the shoe)

Also after skating them for a couple months now, Crupie Wheels are great, even after skating F4's exclusively since they came out. Gonna stick with these for a while

[oyolar]

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sour 8.18 really nice shape .. i like it bc it has a distinguishable nose and tail but is pretty mellow all around

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I haven't seen Independent stickers used like that in so long, and want to commend you on your taste.

Just A+ sticker job all around.

[micky682]

8.3 Ishod R1 Twin Tail
Venture 5.8 V-Hollow Lights w/ Grind King Rims
Crupie Wheels Carlos Ribeiro 54mm 101a
Bones Super 6 Bearings
Theeve TiBolts
Jessup
eS Accel Slim Mid sz 10 (The lack of tongue straps is maddening with these. Every 5 minutes my shit gets pushed in so much the tongue sticks out thru the middle of the shoe)

Also after skating them for a couple months now, Crupie Wheels are great, even after skating F4's exclusively since they came out. Gonna stick with these for a while

How is the twin tail shape?