The Set-up Thread

[chodekaka]

Thanks to capitalism and black Friday this complete only cost me $77. Haven't skated it yet but I'm super hyped on it. I think this is going to be my perfect shape.

Polar Halberg 8.5
Ace 44s
Mini Logo A-Cut 51mm wheels 101a
Mini Logo bearings
Yet another trendy fucking grip job

Mini logo wheels are kakapoo in my opinion but nice setup. 

[planman]

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Thanks to capitalism and black Friday this complete only cost me $77. Haven't skated it yet but I'm super hyped on it. I think this is going to be my perfect shape.

Polar Halberg 8.5
Ace 44s
Mini Logo A-Cut 51mm wheels 101a
Mini Logo bearings
Yet another trendy fucking grip job

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Mini logo wheels are kakapoo in my opinion but nice setup. 

Yeah I got them because every were conical and cheap. We'll see how I end up liking them.

[SJ]

I found a bunch of old parts in my garage and decided to set up a little beer run pusher.

Deck: Planet Earth 7.5" wheelbase 13" --- I've had this deck since '99 I believe, original graphic was spray painted over but I remember there was a PE rider's face on it, can't remember who though.

Trucks: Destructo's with bones mediums, I had to replace the stock bushings, they're so awful and have no idea what turning even is. Now they somewhat turn with the bones.

Wheels: Powell g-slides 85a, honestly these wheels ride like garbage, I'd rather have 85A ratbones.

bones reds.

It's pretty fun, surprisingly this 18 year old deck still has it's pop, good wood.

[Jollyoli]

SBN discount bucket find
Thunder ti 147
F4 54 radials
modus bearings (probably)

and some birthday SLBs

[wompa_stompa]

Ishod twin tail 8.38
144 wes kremer indy's
oj 53mm & reds

Welcome young nibiru 8.25
139 indy's
spitfire 80hd chargers & reds

[Buck Bundy]

Winter Set up:
Quasi Bledsoe 8.125 x 31.5
Indy 139’s with Bones Mediums
F4 54mm 101a
Bones Swiss
Jessup

Some Dunks I’ve had forever that just will not die.

[Silky Johnson]

I had a question for you dudes who have skated risers, I have some 1/8 risers and was wondering would 1inch hardware would be long enough when setting them up with Indys?

[Nallid]

I had a question for you dudes who have skated risers, I have some 1/8 risers and was wondering would 1inch hardware would be long enough when setting them up with Indys?

The nuts will be pretty much flush but yea it'll work.

[ibuproficient]

Fresh set up for tomorrow morning with the boys.

Toy Machine- Blake Carpenter 8.125 x 31.75 (We support our Dirt-Daytona(Flagler) kid!)
Independent XIs, 139 (wish they were 144 or even 149s)
Bones Swiss (still going strong after years)
Bones STF v5 Annuals 84B 54mm
MOB Og grip
Cool black Indy hardware that wear away and show the cross in silver until it all wears down.

And my cruiser

Black Label curb crusher, 8.88(?)
Ridiculous carving trucks and wheels from a Gravity board I've had forever.
-This thing hauls ass and cuts deep, love it-

[Silky Johnson]

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I had a question for you dudes who have skated risers, I have some 1/8 risers and was wondering would 1inch hardware would be long enough when setting them up with Indys?

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The nuts will be pretty much flush but yea it'll work.

Sweet, thanks for the response

[patrick c.]

Nallid's right that 1" work fine but I'd suggest 11/8" if you have extra cash/time to waste.  This is getting into skate gear ocd territory but in my experience the 1" bolts tend to fall off easier(I skate indy's with 1/8" risers).  I'm fully aware of how stupid this sounds.

[Silky Johnson]

Nallid's right that 1" work fine but I'd suggest 11/8" if you have extra cash/time to waste.  This is getting into skate gear ocd territory but in my experience the 1" bolts tend to fall off easier(I skate indy's with 1/8" risers).  I'm fully aware of how stupid this sounds.

I had 1 inch hardware laying around & was just wondering if it would suffice until I was able to get some longer hardware, but I'll for sure pick up that 1 1/8" length next chance I get.

[tzhangdox]

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Nallid's right that 1" work fine but I'd suggest 11/8" if you have extra cash/time to waste.  This is getting into skate gear ocd territory but in my experience the 1" bolts tend to fall off easier(I skate indy's with 1/8" risers).  I'm fully aware of how stupid this sounds.

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I had 1 inch hardware laying around & was just wondering if it would suffice until I was able to get some longer hardware, but I'll for sure pick up that 1 1/8" length next chance I get.

I have a few bolts that are 1 inch on my cruiser which has 1/4" risers. I always use 1/8" risers on my normal board and I only ever use 1 inch bolts for that. I wouldn't worry about getting new bolts at all unless your bolts are very worn out or you notice they start to fall out frequently.

[Silky Johnson]

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Nallid's right that 1" work fine but I'd suggest 11/8" if you have extra cash/time to waste.  This is getting into skate gear ocd territory but in my experience the 1" bolts tend to fall off easier(I skate indy's with 1/8" risers).  I'm fully aware of how stupid this sounds.

[close]

I had 1 inch hardware laying around & was just wondering if it would suffice until I was able to get some longer hardware, but I'll for sure pick up that 1 1/8" length next chance I get.

[close]

I have a few bolts that are 1 inch on my cruiser which has 1/4" risers. I always use 1/8" risers on my normal board and I only ever use 1 inch bolts for that. I wouldn't worry about getting new bolts at all unless your bolts are very worn out or you notice they start to fall out frequently.

Yeah they're kinda worn but I just mounted everything and it seems to be tight enough gonna skate around tomorrow, see how they hold up and then see where I go from there. Appreciate the help fellas

[Jonny Utah]

i spray painted and set up the ghetto rain whip since i dont wanna ruin my other setup yet

What wheels are you running on this rain setup

[colt cannon lunchbox]

Wknd 8.25 x 31.6 (I'm pretty sure)
Ventures
Oj Insanathane EZ Edge 52mm
Bronson gsomething
Modus risers & hardware

This board is a bit too short for me but as someone who is a fan of really square nose/tails I had to grab it.
8.25 x 32 x 14.25 in this shape would be a dream

Also, fuck Slap for making me nerd out on all this stuff. It used to be really easy for me to buy decks. Had to go to three bloody shops to find a shape I liked!

[augustmoon]

had an 8.06 Quasi that I tried to skate for a couple days, but it just wasn't working, so back to the shapes I go:



Welcome 8.3 something
8 inch Thunders
51 mm Chocolate wheels

feels much better

[Nallid]

Wknd 8.25 x 31.6 (I'm pretty sure)
Ventures
Oj Insanathane EZ Edge 52mm
Bronson gsomething
Modus risers & hardware

This board is a bit too short for me but as someone who is a fan of really square nose/tails I had to grab it.
8.25 x 32 x 14.25 in this shape would be a dream

Also, fuck Slap for making me nerd out on all this stuff. It used to be really easy for me to buy decks. Had to go to three bloody shops to find a shape I liked!

All that and you're ok with running Ojs on Ventures... You're not there yet.

[hartpijn]

Polar 8.375x32
Indy 149s
F4 Lock-ins 55mm
random bearings and hardware
slip-on pros

Nose and tail are really different from what i'm used to (quasi), I hope it's not gonna take too much getting used to though. I'm also really excited to try out these lock-ins.

[Little Debbie]

i love graphics like that. Tired has some good ones too

[144p]

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Nallid's right that 1" work fine but I'd suggest 11/8" if you have extra cash/time to waste.  This is getting into skate gear ocd territory but in my experience the 1" bolts tend to fall off easier(I skate indy's with 1/8" risers).  I'm fully aware of how stupid this sounds.

[close]

I had 1 inch hardware laying around & was just wondering if it would suffice until I was able to get some longer hardware, but I'll for sure pick up that 1 1/8" length next chance I get.

[close]

I have a few bolts that are 1 inch on my cruiser which has 1/4" risers. I always use 1/8" risers on my normal board and I only ever use 1 inch bolts for that. I wouldn't worry about getting new bolts at all unless your bolts are very worn out or you notice they start to fall out frequently.

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Yeah they're kinda worn but I just mounted everything and it seems to be tight enough gonna skate around tomorrow, see how they hold up and then see where I go from there. Appreciate the help fellas

1 1/8 hardware beyond shorty's may be tough to find, I think Thunder makes it too?
I just know when I place orders for the shop I almost never see that size from any brand.
Also if you have forged base trucks(hollows) 1 inch is plenty.
The thickness of your board and how much you tighten your hardware down matters too.
Shop guy nerd session over.
Sorry.

[colt cannon lunchbox]

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Wknd 8.25 x 31.6 (I'm pretty sure)
Ventures
Oj Insanathane EZ Edge 52mm
Bronson gsomething
Modus risers & hardware

This board is a bit too short for me but as someone who is a fan of really square nose/tails I had to grab it.
8.25 x 32 x 14.25 in this shape would be a dream

Also, fuck Slap for making me nerd out on all this stuff. It used to be really easy for me to buy decks. Had to go to three bloody shops to find a shape I liked!

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All that and you're ok with running Ojs on Ventures... You're not there yet.

Have you ever skated OJs? The Insanathane is as fast as a formula 4 without being unpredictably slippery. Also why the venture hate?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Also, fuck Slap for making me nerd out on all this stuff. It used to be really easy for me to buy decks. Had to go to three bloody shops to find a shape I liked!

right? I've been eyeing up boards for nearly a month now but can't pull the trigger because I'm worried about 1/4 inch here and there. Good call on the wknd though, I'm all about square noses too so them and quasi are defs on on my list (amongst like 6 other boards that I've scrawled down in some mad scientist comparison chart in my diary)

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are Quasi 8.5's really only 8.25's liked was discussed on here a while back?

[ducky darnsworth]

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i spray painted and set up the ghetto rain whip since i dont wanna ruin my other setup yet

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What wheels are you running on this rain setup

these i bought like 3 years ago at some mall,i not even sure if they still in production

also does anybody know of any 9"+ boards that have a length over 33"? i thought the 9x33 would be good but im still feeling pretty cramped on it. fucking long ass legs.

[Nallid]

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Wknd 8.25 x 31.6 (I'm pretty sure)
Ventures
Oj Insanathane EZ Edge 52mm
Bronson gsomething
Modus risers & hardware

This board is a bit too short for me but as someone who is a fan of really square nose/tails I had to grab it.
8.25 x 32 x 14.25 in this shape would be a dream

Also, fuck Slap for making me nerd out on all this stuff. It used to be really easy for me to buy decks. Had to go to three bloody shops to find a shape I liked!

[close]

All that and you're ok with running Ojs on Ventures... You're not there yet.

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Have you ever skated OJs? The Insanathane is as fast as a formula 4 without being unpredictably slippery. Also why the venture hate?

Ojs are garbage and Ventures are the best trucks on earth. My point was you haven't been that ruined by slap if you're mixing distro components so willy nilly.

[patrick c.]

1 1/8 hardware beyond shorty's may be tough to find, I think Thunder makes it too?
I just know when I place orders for the shop I almost never see that size from any brand.

I got a couple sets from Bender(http://benderhardware.bigcartel.com/product/1-1-8-allen-head) a few months ago but he's been sold out for awhile. I agree with everyone that it's not necessary I was just sharing my personal preference/experience riding a similar setup.  Didn't intend to overcomplicate things and I apologize for that.

[CINCINNATI]

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i spray painted and set up the ghetto rain whip since i dont wanna ruin my other setup yet

[close]

What wheels are you running on this rain setup

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these i bought like 3 years ago at some mall,i not even sure if they still in production

also does anybody know of any 9"+ boards that have a length over 33"? i thought the 9x33 would be good but im still feeling pretty cramped on it. fucking long ass legs.

I thought the orange anti hero Ive been on is 33.25. could be wrong though.

[SJ]

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i spray painted and set up the ghetto rain whip since i dont wanna ruin my other setup yet

[close]

What wheels are you running on this rain setup

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these i bought like 3 years ago at some mall,i not even sure if they still in production

also does anybody know of any 9"+ boards that have a length over 33"? i thought the 9x33 would be good but im still feeling pretty cramped on it. fucking long ass legs.

Pool king boards are wide and long http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=546

[ducky darnsworth]

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i spray painted and set up the ghetto rain whip since i dont wanna ruin my other setup yet

[close]

What wheels are you running on this rain setup

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these i bought like 3 years ago at some mall,i not even sure if they still in production

also does anybody know of any 9"+ boards that have a length over 33"? i thought the 9x33 would be good but im still feeling pretty cramped on it. fucking long ass legs.

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I thought the orange anti hero Ive been on is 33.25. could be wrong though.

yeah thats what i read online, also one of them 9x33.25's is most likely is gonna be my next board, i was just wondering if some random company i dont know about is making like a 33.5 or something like that.

Pool king boards are wide and long http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=546

speak of the devil, two things: one wow $64, and two that pirate ltd 10.375x33.75 board looks fucking good mate. also this is the one benefit of being hooked up from skating that i think would be cool, i could get like a 9.125 x 33.75 damn near 16"wb symmetrical popsicle shape board made just from asking asking about it, but anyway thanks for that SJ im gonna go look at socal's backlog of boards on there now.

[animalflesh]

My krooked big boy popsicle was 9 x 33.5 with a 15 wb