The Set-up Thread

[Maccat]

DOA
INDY Hollow 149
53 MM Spitfire F4 99 Duro
Modus bearings
Jessup.

Wish I woulda bought more of this shape when they were on sale.

[fulfillthedream]

I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

[sammyz]

Finally got this...i thought it was all sold out, but we got some in australia...considering getting another for the wall.

anyway, setting it up to skate bowl...which im still learning - but this will motivate me to do more

Black Label Lance Mountain 10 x 32.2 x 15
Indy 169's
Bigballs
OJ Dressen 54mm 101a
mob grip

[Charlie Hustle]

Lean forward.

[sammyz]

Lean forward.

yeah, nah....i do know how to drop in on vert...just this bowl scares me, but i gotta get over it

[munchbox]

Santa Cruz 8.375 x 32 x 14.5 - China wood
Theeve tiax2 5.8
Formula 4 radial slim 53mm 101a
FAG bearings
Diamond hardware
Modus perforated grip

this board is huge compared to what i am used to riding, but the one session i've had so far went surprisingly well, i was actually flipping it far more consistently than my previous setup

never heard of that bearing co. are those FAGs doing you right? a review of their performance would be nice

[lysdexia]

never heard of that bearing co. are those FAGs doing you right? a review of their performance would be nice

they're just good quality generic 608RS bearings from a bearing shop.  they're no better or worse than any other set of bearings at their price point, like reds or whatever.  i probably wouldn't buy them again, but i also have no complaints.

[baggy spandex]

I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

Looks good! I'm liking Real graphics more and more, which feels weird to say.

[fulfillthedream]

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I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

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Looks good! I'm liking Real graphics more and more, which feels weird to say.

yeah the bottom veneer is two tone. the wheels are bothering me a bit so i got some white f4s 

[FrozenIndustries]

AH Brown Bomber 8.86" (II concave)
V-Light 5.8 (flat top washer)
53mm 99 F4 Classics
Modus risers and hardware
Reds & Jessup

Took this for a quick skate to a local beer spot and stopped to slappy some parking blocks on the way. Always been iffy about this set of Ventures (probably bc forged plates) but they feel really great on this setup, particularly with the risers and flat washers.

[rocklobster]

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I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

[close]

Looks good! I'm liking Real graphics more and more, which feels weird to say.

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yeah the bottom veneer is two tone. the wheels are bothering me a bit so i got some white f4s 

The Ishod twin tail has the 2 tone veneer too, very pretty. Too bad I'm struggling to ride such a big board.

Next seasons Real boards are looking great so far. You can check their graphics off their IG. The graphics they had in the mid 2010s were pretty horrible..

[fakiefs180]

Finally got this...i thought it was all sold out, but we got some in australia...considering getting another for the wall.

anyway, setting it up to skate bowl...which im still learning - but this will motivate me to do more

Black Label Lance Mountain 10 x 32.2 x 15
Indy 169's
Bigballs
OJ Dressen 54mm 101a
mob grip

daaamn, that looks huge but also beautiful. which shoe size do you wear? I have a 7.5 and my brown bomber (8.86) feels really big.

[jtrpma]

To me the bomber felt so small, even though the width is okay the short we makes it feel much smaller than it actually is to me.

[FrozenIndustries]

To me the bomber felt so small, even though the width is okay the short we makes it feel much smaller than it actually is to me.

With the v-light 5.8s its the same axel-axel WB as my 14.75" WB football with Indys, so while shorter than my other board it feels really stable. I will say that I had to start popping from closer to the pocket, but after that it handled pretty similarly.

[vape culture]

currently rockin:

8" real renewal deck
thunder 147 silvers
oj 56mm long beak wheels
bones reds
mob grip

[tyshoes]

I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

Nice. I got a Real Heavyweights 8.38" that actually measured a little over 8.5". When you get a chance can you measure that real deck? Just curious

[sammyz]

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Finally got this...i thought it was all sold out, but we got some in australia...considering getting another for the wall.

anyway, setting it up to skate bowl...which im still learning - but this will motivate me to do more

Black Label Lance Mountain 10 x 32.2 x 15
Indy 169's
Bigballs
OJ Dressen 54mm 101a
mob grip

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daaamn, that looks huge but also beautiful. which shoe size do you wear? I have a 7.5 and my brown bomber (8.86) feels really big.

Im size 12...i have to admit standing on it takes me back to when i was about 10years skating in mid 80’s!

[baggy spandex]

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I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

[close]

Looks good! I'm liking Real graphics more and more, which feels weird to say.

[close]

yeah the bottom veneer is two tone. the wheels are bothering me a bit so i got some white f4s 

[close]

The Ishod twin tail has the 2 tone veneer too, very pretty. Too bad I'm struggling to ride such a big board.

Next seasons Real boards are looking great so far. You can check their graphics off their IG. The graphics they had in the mid 2010s were pretty horrible..

Checked out their insta and was surprised to see that they're doing "am colorways" and that Stella Reynolds has one. I thought she was just getting flowed boards, but now she's got her name on one.

Also interesting to see some of their pros finally got parked into a "Forever" section on the team page:
https://www.realskateboards.com/team/

[ItsNoUse]

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I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

[close]

Looks good! I'm liking Real graphics more and more, which feels weird to say.

[close]

yeah the bottom veneer is two tone. the wheels are bothering me a bit so i got some white f4s 

[close]

The Ishod twin tail has the 2 tone veneer too, very pretty. Too bad I'm struggling to ride such a big board.

Next seasons Real boards are looking great so far. You can check their graphics off their IG. The graphics they had in the mid 2010s were pretty horrible..

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Checked out their insta and was surprised to see that they're doing "am colorways" and that Stella Reynolds has one. I thought she was just getting flowed boards, but now she's got her name on one.

Also interesting to see some of their pros finally got parked into a "Forever" section on the team page:
https://www.realskateboards.com/team/

I really like the Floral Walker and the Tiger Ishod. might have to get one of them.

[Garbagewagon]

DOA
INDY Hollow 149
53 MM Spitfire F4 99 Duro
Modus bearings
Jessup.

Wish I woulda bought more of this shape when they were on sale.

Me too. I’m loving the 8.3 square shape I picked up.  Really pleased with the South Central wood too ✌️

[fakiefs180]

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Finally got this...i thought it was all sold out, but we got some in australia...considering getting another for the wall.

anyway, setting it up to skate bowl...which im still learning - but this will motivate me to do more

Black Label Lance Mountain 10 x 32.2 x 15
Indy 169's
Bigballs
OJ Dressen 54mm 101a
mob grip

[close]

daaamn, that looks huge but also beautiful. which shoe size do you wear? I have a 7.5 and my brown bomber (8.86) feels really big.

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Im size 12...i have to admit standing on it takes me back to when i was about 10years skating in mid 80’s!

That is awesome man, nothing beats childhood memories. Is that a street or a transition set-up for you?

[jay_nev]

What makes grip tape sheets with plain white backing?

[tyshoes]

Grabbed a Numbers Koston 8.5" locally based on the shape. Really like the blunt full shape.

Numbers Koston 8.5"
Tensor 5.75" Maglight All Terrain Geometry w Bones bushings (still trying to adapt to)
Bones Easy Streets 99a 53mm
Indy Black Bearings
Shake Junt hardware
Polar grip I got from the polar sale

Heres a comparison to my 8.25 Kevin Braun model




Havent had a PS board in a while. Liking it so far

[yourbreakfsat]

Finally got this...i thought it was all sold out, but we got some in australia...considering getting another for the wall.

anyway, setting it up to skate bowl...which im still learning - but this will motivate me to do more

Black Label Lance Mountain 10 x 32.2 x 15
Indy 169's
Bigballs
OJ Dressen 54mm 101a
mob grip

You'll love it, trust me. Get some rails on that!

Here's mine.




Black Label Lance Mountain 10 x 32.25 with 15 WB
ACE 66
Bones Big Balls
Powell Peralta 59mm 85a G-Slides
MOB
Bones 1/8" risers
Santa Cruz rails (with the Santa Cruz logo sanded off)

[passtheish]

after riding 9"+ boards for over a year I've come back down , excited to learn some new flatground

Baker - 8.3875 x 32
WB - 14.5
OG Shape

Thunder 149
Spitfire 56mm F4 Conical Full
Hard Luck Bearings and Hardware
Mob Grip

Vans Rowan Pros

[fulfillthedream]

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I love this Real full shape 8.25
Thunder 148s
Bones Big Balls - So far really good, spinning really fast and quite
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a

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Nice. I got a Real Heavyweights 8.38" that actually measured a little over 8.5". When you get a chance can you measure that real deck? Just curious

i used a tape and its an exact 8.25 - they have in depth break downs on the website

[sadnocomply]

after riding 9"+ boards for over a year I've come back down , excited to learn some new flatground

Baker - 8.3875 x 32
WB - 14.5
OG Shape

Thunder 149
Spitfire 56mm F4 Conical Full
Hard Luck Bearings and Hardware
Mob Grip

Vans Rowan Pros

FIRE 

[jsettle]

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after riding 9"+ boards for over a year I've come back down , excited to learn some new flatground

Baker - 8.3875 x 32
WB - 14.5
OG Shape

Thunder 149
Spitfire 56mm F4 Conical Full
Hard Luck Bearings and Hardware
Mob Grip

Vans Rowan Pros

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FIRE 

Is there any wheel bite running Thunders with no risers and 56mm wheels?

[pizzafliptofakie]

Sorta accidentally accumulated a Christmas complete by sporadically buying stuff to set up later, starting with the wheels when there was a Formula Four shortage. The Krooked board is Mike Anderson's shape and it looks like it's gonna be great to skate.






Krooked Manderson 8.38
Thunder 149
Spitfire F4 53 mm 99d (the Quartersnack ones)
Bones Super Reds
Mob Grip

[passtheish]

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after riding 9"+ boards for over a year I've come back down , excited to learn some new flatground

Baker - 8.3875 x 32
WB - 14.5
OG Shape

Thunder 149
Spitfire 56mm F4 Conical Full
Hard Luck Bearings and Hardware
Mob Grip

Vans Rowan Pros

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FIRE 

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Is there any wheel bite running Thunders with no risers and 56mm wheels?

I'm on the heavier side around 190 pounds, but I haven't noticed any more than normal wheelbite