The Set-up Thread

[yourbreakfsat]

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New deck, shop didn't get Painted AVE so I had to settle for Chrome Daddy Dill.



FA 8.25" x 31.79" Jason Dill Class Photo Chrome with 14.12" WB
Indy 144 Hollows with Bones Medium Bushings
Bones STF 99a Easy Streets
Bones Super Reds
MOB

The paint really doesn't last long but that's normal for FA I guess.

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That graphic is sick.

What wood is FA?
I've only had one, which was over a year ago now, but it maintained crisp pop longer than any other board I've had.

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It used to be PSstix, but they currently use BBS. If you like PS better, check out the Quasi Proto One (8.25") or Two (8.5"). They're the same exact shape.

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Do FAs taper like the Quasi Proto?  Those have 8” tails.  All Quasi 8.25 x 32.125s have that same shape but their 8.25 x 32.375s are more rounded (which I personally prefer).  I’ve found the Quasi 8.125s to be the most FA like. Super squared and short (31.75 and 14.125 WB).

I believe so, but I don't have a Quasi to compare. For me the most important aspect of this shape is the nose, which is 1/2" bigger than the tail and much steeper, compared to regular popsicles where the nose is 1/4" bigger than the tail and only slightly steeper.

[Woos]

Just set up my brother’s first board. Finally got him to get into skating at age 23.

Deck: Theories 8.5” x 32.25” x 14.5”
Grip: MOB
Trucks: Independent Stage 11 Standard 149
Wheels: 92a/54mm Ricta Clouds
Bearings: Bones Reds Big Balls
Hardware: Diamond 7/8 Allen (Boo’s Colorway)

I’m digging the shape of this deck. It’s quite similar to the shape of my 8.0” Quasi but with a longer wheelbase and obviously wider.  These Clouds seem perfect for a beginner, especially in the crusty Midwest.

Just went to the park with my brother and while this setup was a little weird for me in the street section (I ride 8.0-8.25s, Thunders and 99a 52mm F4 Radial Slims) it was absolutely amazing in the Skatelite bowl. Super carvy and the wheels gripped great but still had enough give to slide when needed.

I’m thinking about buying some of these wheels and throwing them in some Aces and Indies and having a separate board for transition.

I wish there was like a 95a 54mm wheel with with a Conical Full or Radial shape.  Something a little harder than these Rictas but not as slippery as 99a F4s.  How are the 97a Slime Balls?

[This Charming Bat]

Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

[munchbox]

Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

that color combo. i would skate this lightly its just too icy

[jay_nev]

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Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

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that color combo. i would skate this lightly its just too icy

got this deck waiting for snow to melt but its more of a Carolina blue... is this a filter or lighting? Looks mint. The 6.1 look like they fit well.

[munchbox]

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Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

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that color combo. i would skate this lightly its just too icy

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got this deck waiting for snow to melt but its more of a Carolina blue... is this a filter or lighting? Looks mint. The 6.1 look like they fit well. Hoping 169s don’t hot rod too crazy

whats the taper by the trucks on these? thought these are 9.75 at the widest point

[jay_nev]

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Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

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that color combo. i would skate this lightly its just too icy

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got this deck waiting for snow to melt but its more of a Carolina blue... is this a filter or lighting? Looks mint. The 6.1 look like they fit well. Hoping 169s don’t hot rod too crazy

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whats the taper by the trucks on these? thought these are 9.75 at the widest point

yep 9.75” widest but just measured the front axle 9.5” and Rear 8.75” approx

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Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

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that color combo. i would skate this lightly its just too icy

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got this deck waiting for snow to melt but its more of a Carolina blue... is this a filter or lighting? Looks mint. The 6.1 look like they fit well. Hoping 169s don’t hot rod too crazy

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whats the taper by the trucks on these? thought these are 9.75 at the widest point

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yep 9.75” widest but just measured the front axle 9.5” and Rear 8.75” approx

thanks. been seeing 8.75 trucks on a lot of 9+ boards it seems like the standard here

[Makaveli]

New deck, shop didn't get Painted AVE so I had to settle for Chrome Daddy Dill.



FA 8.25" x 31.79" Jason Dill Class Photo Chrome with 14.12" WB
Indy 144 Hollows with Bones Medium Bushings
Bones STF 99a Easy Streets
Bones Super Reds
MOB

The paint really doesn't last long but that's normal for FA I guess.

the way that graphic slides off looks pretty fucking awesome

[This Charming Bat]

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Polar Dane1
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 Andrew Allen 55mm
Dirty Bearings
Slimline rails

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that color combo. i would skate this lightly its just too icy

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got this deck waiting for snow to melt but its more of a Carolina blue... is this a filter or lighting? Looks mint. The 6.1 look like they fit well.

This one is mint. I’ve seen the Carolina blue elsewhere, but it looks like they put out two colors.

[arrbee]

Set this one up last night for this weekend. Tried the Ace and wheel combo on my egg setup but the WB was just too short, switching from the egg setup on ventures to this should be the same WB though. Looking forward to giving Ace another another go. I really liked them when I tried them years ago, but after 2 sets with bent axles I had to move on.



Quasi 8.25
Ace 44
Swiss 6
Spitfire Radial 53
7/8 Allen hardware
Mob

[Heather Chandler]

8.75 Tactics shop deck
Thunder team 149
Swiss
Spitfire F4 54mm

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8.75 Tactics shop deck
Thunder team 149
Swiss
Spitfire F4 54mm

How you like the narrower truck scenario? (Overhang)

[Heather Chandler]

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8.75 Tactics shop deck
Thunder team 149
Swiss
Spitfire F4 54mm

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How you like the narrower truck scenario? (Overhang)

I like it. I tried 169 on 8.5 once and it was horrible. Def prefer magic carpet over frankendeck. Will run the 149 up to 9ish, anything over prob switch to my 151 or 169 indys

[mariomister]

Polar Oski Arigato shape 8.375X31.9 squared
film trucks 6.0
Taste Wheels 52mmX101A Full Conical
Pusher bearings
Ashes Griptape

some NBNumeric

[hmmmokay]

Snack 8.5 (PS Stix)
Thunder Team 149II w/ Bones mediums
54mm F4 Tablets
Bones Big Balls
Jessup

I've been sick for like a week so the session wasn't great but I've never skated a Snack before and it feels great.

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Snack 8.5 (PS Stix)
Thunder Team 149II w/ Bones mediums
54mm F4 Tablets
Bones Big Balls
Jessup

I've been sick for like a week so the session wasn't great but I've never skated a Snack before and it feels great.

I like that board. Nice set up.

[Shufflessss]

Featuring Fred (hmmmokay)


8.5 Unity/There
149II Thunder Titaniums
53mm Bones STF v1
Bones Swiss
Shorty's 7/8" Allen
Mob

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[JB77]

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Snack 8.5 (PS Stix)
Thunder Team 149II w/ Bones mediums
54mm F4 Tablets
Bones Big Balls
Jessup

I've been sick for like a week so the session wasn't great but I've never skated a Snack before and it feels great.

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I like that board. Nice set up.

I, too like that board. It is a nice setup.

[shpongle]

krooked 8.5
ace 44
spitfire f4 56mm classic
new balance 420

[CINCINNATI]

workshop 9" mike hill goodness
169 standard w/ stock bushings
56mm 99a f4 classics
jessup

cons ctas pros

seems like the same dims as the orange eagle. stoked.

[munchbox]

workshop 9" mike hill goodness
169 standard w/ stock bushings
56mm 99a f4 classics
jessup

cons ctas pros

seems like the same dims as the orange eagle. stoked.

definitely post in the big boy thread. do you street skate with those 56s? might want to try them as my next wheel

[PeggyHillsShittySpanish]

8.375 $lave Pat Burke
Ace 44 Classics (Swapped out the stock bushing washers with Independent)
55mm 99DU Spitfire Formula Four Andrew Allen
Bones Big Balls
1" Shorty's Silverados
Mob

Etnies Ryan Lay Jameson HT 10.5

Skated this through the city a couple of weeks ago and it was a lot of fun. I have some Ace 44s on my cruiser, but I don't skate that board all that much, so this was my first time really "skating" Ace and I was very pleased. As many have said, the turn is something all its own and very pleasing after you get used to it. I had to do quite a bit of leg work to obtain the Spitfire AA wheels, but they are everything I hoped they would be. This is my first 8.375 board, as I have been skating mostly 8.125 and 8.25, but the bit of extra room is nice.

Fuck yes

[Seadramon]

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8.375 $lave Pat Burke
Ace 44 Classics (Swapped out the stock bushing washers with Independent)
55mm 99DU Spitfire Formula Four Andrew Allen
Bones Big Balls
1" Shorty's Silverados
Mob

Etnies Ryan Lay Jameson HT 10.5

Skated this through the city a couple of weeks ago and it was a lot of fun. I have some Ace 44s on my cruiser, but I don't skate that board all that much, so this was my first time really "skating" Ace and I was very pleased. As many have said, the turn is something all its own and very pleasing after you get used to it. I had to do quite a bit of leg work to obtain the Spitfire AA wheels, but they are everything I hoped they would be. This is my first 8.375 board, as I have been skating mostly 8.125 and 8.25, but the bit of extra room is nice.

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Fuck yes

damn - i know what my next setup's gonna be.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Polar Oski Arigato shape 8.375X31.9 squared
film trucks 6.0
Taste Wheels 52mmX101A Full Conical
Pusher bearings
Ashes Griptape

some NBNumeric

let me know how you like the arigato shape; dimensions look great and it was on my short-list of boards to try

[Omars_Dad]

Hyped for my friend Naomi who was the guest artist on this deck! Her studio opening and board release party was tonight!

Good Time Skate Co. x Thicket Sundries(guest artist)
Venture 5.8
F4 101 lockins
mixed bearings
jessup

[jtrpma]

Stoked for your friend!

The visualize happiness is the best graphic in a long time though!

[Hefe43]

For real tho, the graphic looks good. Link her website so we can check it out