Author Topic: The Set-up Thread (Read 4838140 times)

Seventyfrigginseven · « **Reply #23730 on:** April 23, 2020, 03:03:34 PM »

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Zero 9.5
Venture 5.8
Slimeball 54mm 97a
Bones bearings
This shape is more fun than a rock fight
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Looks nice af and the sticker job is on point.
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Thanks man I haven't been so excited about a setup in a very long time.
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Perfect setup right down to the orange wheels slimeballs.
Can we get a top pic?
How does the zero feel? I am interested in those 9.5s

Thanks its my first big board in a very long time, it is fairly easy to flip compared to the olden days shaped boards. It is not bbs but it has a pretty decent pop to it. I will take a top pic and report back.

Seventyfrigginseven · « **Reply #23731 on:** April 23, 2020, 03:07:05 PM »

here ya go man..

Slappityslap · « **Reply #23732 on:** April 23, 2020, 03:38:43 PM »

Quote from: Seventyfrigginseven on April 23, 2020, 03:07:05 PM

here ya go man..

That shape is very nice.

Onevia · « **Reply #23733 on:** April 23, 2020, 06:20:10 PM »

I'm also really diggin that Zero setup. Looks awesome.

Vintagebody · « **Reply #23734 on:** April 24, 2020, 06:49:19 AM »

Polar 8.25", with 14.125" wb and 31.8" length! Gonne be interesting after using Real Full SE 8.25's
Other then that ive also gotten Spitfire F4 52mm Tablets, 99d. Why black baseplate? Broke a kingpin

Maxi205 · « **Reply #23735 on:** April 24, 2020, 08:09:35 AM »

Doomsayers 8.28x 31.63x 14
Random Black Griptape
Thunder 7/8 Allen
Indy 149 Hollow Orange aftermarket bushings
F4 99a Classics 54mm
Bones Swiss 6

My favorite setup so far eventhough indy as a company sucks! Tried Ace, Thunder and Venture on severall decks but couldn't get either one of them to my liking.

BelknappBruiser · « **Reply #23736 on:** April 24, 2020, 10:12:44 AM »

8.25 Quasi Josh Wilson
Independent Reynolds 149 w/aftermarket Independent 90A bushings
54mm 101DU Spitfire Formula Four Classics
Bones Super Reds
7/8" Doomsayers Allen
Jessup

Emerica Leo Romero Americana 10.5 (Not Pictured)

Ok · « **Reply #23737 on:** April 24, 2020, 10:19:46 AM »

Quote from: Maxi205 on April 24, 2020, 08:09:35 AM

Doomsayers 8.28x 31.63x 14
Random Black Griptape
Thunder 7/8 Allen
Indy 149 Hollow Orange aftermarket bushings
F4 99a Classics 54mm
Bones Swiss 6

My favorite setup so far eventhough indy as a company sucks! Tried Ace, Thunder and Venture on severall decks but couldn't get either one of them to my liking.

Had one of these when they first started, and really liked it. Probably the last board I really liked actually. Short wb, short length. Perfect.

MxsDx · « **Reply #23738 on:** April 24, 2020, 11:01:55 AM »

Quote from: Maxi205 on April 24, 2020, 08:09:35 AM

Doomsayers 8.28x 31.63x 14
Random Black Griptape
Thunder 7/8 Allen
Indy 149 Hollow Orange aftermarket bushings
F4 99a Classics 54mm
Bones Swiss 6

My favorite setup so far eventhough indy as a company sucks! Tried Ace, Thunder and Venture on severall decks but couldn't get either one of them to my liking.

Dommsayers seems to have great shapes and good graphics. I totally understand the Indy sentiment. I switched over to Thunders for a bit and they were fantastic on certain decks. I find that Indy's work best for me on decks with steep kicks. I am currently on a 5boro (South Central woodshop) that is pretty steep. That deck definitely feels lighter and easier to pop/more agile on Indys.

Maxi205 · « **Reply #23739 on:** April 24, 2020, 11:29:22 AM »

Quote from: MxsDx on April 24, 2020, 11:01:55 AM

Quote from: Maxi205 on April 24, 2020, 08:09:35 AM
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Doomsayers 8.28x 31.63x 14
Random Black Griptape
Thunder 7/8 Allen
Indy 149 Hollow Orange aftermarket bushings
F4 99a Classics 54mm
Bones Swiss 6

My favorite setup so far eventhough indy as a company sucks! Tried Ace, Thunder and Venture on severall decks but couldn't get either one of them to my liking.

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Dommsayers seems to have great shapes and good graphics. I totally understand the Indy sentiment. I switched over to Thunders for a bit and they were fantastic on certain decks. I find that Indy's work best for me on decks with steep kicks. I am currently on a 5boro (South Central woodshop) that is pretty steep. That deck definitely feels lighter and easier to pop/more agile on Indys.

It's the same for me. I have skated a Blood Wizard deck before, though the measurements seemed right it was just too flat for me.

Made In China · « **Reply #23740 on:** April 24, 2020, 04:52:08 PM »

I set this board up at the beginning of quarantine and it feels really good, especially since I've been skating more lately. I've missed skating shaped boards! The first photo is from after my first session, and the second one is today.

8.75 shaped Thaynan Costa Enjoi
Mob M80 grip
149 standard Independents
54mm F4s
Bones Reds
Mostly skating the Spanky G6s now, but the Fastbreaks still have some life

FrozenIndustries · « **Reply #23741 on:** April 24, 2020, 05:06:50 PM »

Quote from: Made In China on April 24, 2020, 04:52:08 PM

I set this board up at the beginning of quarantine and it feels really good, especially since I've been skating more lately. I've missed skating shaped boards! The first photo is from after my first session, and the second one is today.

8.75 shaped Thaynan Costa Enjoi
Mob M80 grip
149 standard Independents
54mm F4s
Bones Reds
Mostly skating the Spanky G6s now, but the Fastbreaks still have some life

Shape looks amazing. Do you know the length and WB?

Made In China · « **Reply #23742 on:** April 24, 2020, 05:21:10 PM »

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(taking these pics out so they don't clog the page)

I set this board up at the beginning of quarantine and it feels really good, especially since I've been skating more lately. I've missed skating shaped boards! The first photo is from after my first session, and the second one is today.

8.75 shaped Thaynan Costa Enjoi
Mob M80 grip
149 standard Independents
54mm F4s
Bones Reds
Mostly skating the Spanky G6s now, but the Fastbreaks still have some life
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Shape looks amazing. Do you know the length and WB?

According to Tactics it's 31.89 and 14.2!

yourbreakfsat · « **Reply #23743 on:** April 24, 2020, 05:22:58 PM »

Damn I miss lunarlon Fastbreaks, good looking and skated surprisingly well.

Seventyfrigginseven · « **Reply #23744 on:** April 24, 2020, 05:32:33 PM »

Quote from: FrozenIndustries on April 24, 2020, 05:06:50 PM

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I set this board up at the beginning of quarantine and it feels really good, especially since I've been skating more lately. I've missed skating shaped boards! The first photo is from after my first session, and the second one is today.

8.75 shaped Thaynan Costa Enjoi
Mob M80 grip
149 standard Independents
54mm F4s
Bones Reds
Mostly skating the Spanky G6s now, but the Fastbreaks still have some life
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Shape looks amazing. Do you know the length and WB?

That grip job is very appealing.

chris. · « **Reply #23745 on:** April 24, 2020, 05:38:41 PM »

I love that shape but the tail looks a smidge too short for me. Great looking set up though.

OldManSkate · « **Reply #23746 on:** April 25, 2020, 09:53:57 AM »

Scumco Brian Downey 8.5 (thanks Complements4u!)
Ace 44
F4 Conical Full 54mm 101a
Bones Swiss 6
Mob
Indy Hardware
State Bishops or Elgin’s?

Really feeling the squareish nose. Anybody know if Scumco still makes this shape?

DaSk8D00D · « **Reply #23747 on:** April 25, 2020, 06:56:17 PM »

8.38 shop deck (Generator)
148 Thunder Ti w/ 97a bushings, 96a Riptide Pivot cups, Downlow Kingpin, & Grind King Rims
Spitfire 101 F4 Tablets 53mm
Bones Swiss 6
Adidas Tyshawn

SneakySecrets · « **Reply #23748 on:** April 25, 2020, 07:10:08 PM »

Quote from: Seventyfrigginseven on April 24, 2020, 05:32:33 PM

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I set this board up at the beginning of quarantine and it feels really good, especially since I've been skating more lately. I've missed skating shaped boards! The first photo is from after my first session, and the second one is today.

8.75 shaped Thaynan Costa Enjoi
Mob M80 grip
149 standard Independents
54mm F4s
Bones Reds
Mostly skating the Spanky G6s now, but the Fastbreaks still have some life
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Shape looks amazing. Do you know the length and WB?
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That grip job is very appealing.

Looks like utter shit.

Sativa Lung · « **Reply #23749 on:** April 25, 2020, 07:23:54 PM »

Quote from: OldManSkate on April 25, 2020, 09:53:57 AM

Really feeling the squareish nose. Anybody know if Scumco still makes this shape?

No.

texasplant · « **Reply #23750 on:** April 26, 2020, 04:10:55 PM »

8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?

FrozenIndustries · « **Reply #23751 on:** April 26, 2020, 04:26:06 PM »

Quote from: texasplant on April 26, 2020, 04:10:55 PM

8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?

I was going between 44s and 149s in the fall. 44s with 1/8" risers have a similar pop feel to Indy, but the turn is deeper. 44s without risers are a little lower with quicker pop. I really like both.

Also going between the two feels really natural, no where near as wild as going between Indy and Venture (and I assume Thunder).

munchbox · « **Reply #23752 on:** April 26, 2020, 04:27:22 PM »

Quote from: texasplant on April 26, 2020, 04:10:55 PM

8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?

how are the kicks on that eagle? cant tell by looking at it

moonordie · « **Reply #23753 on:** April 26, 2020, 04:33:25 PM »

Quote from: texasplant on April 26, 2020, 04:10:55 PM

8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?

I had it with hollow 149 and Ace 44. I liked it better with Indy's.

FROTHY · « **Reply #23754 on:** April 26, 2020, 04:36:48 PM »

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8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?
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how are the kicks on that eagle? cant tell by looking at it

I skate so many eagles that it's hard to compare, but I'm pretty sure the kicks are just on the mellow side of medium.

munchbox · « **Reply #23755 on:** April 26, 2020, 05:16:54 PM »

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8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?
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how are the kicks on that eagle? cant tell by looking at it
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I skate so many eagles that it's hard to compare, but I'm pretty sure the kicks are just on the mellow side of medium.

pointy or on the fuller side?

FROTHY · « **Reply #23756 on:** April 26, 2020, 05:29:01 PM »

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8.5 Eagle
149 Hollow Cast
Conical full 54 99
Reds

Not sure if I want to go with Ace 44 on this one. Anyone experimented with both?
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how are the kicks on that eagle? cant tell by looking at it
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I skate so many eagles that it's hard to compare, but I'm pretty sure the kicks are just on the mellow side of medium.
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pointy or on the fuller side?

They're not pointy. They might seem pretty full to people who have skated pointy boards before, but I'm pretty sure they're in the realm of average. To me, they're the perfectly regular popsicle to return to after experimenting with other shapes. It always feels comfortable.

arrbee · « **Reply #23757 on:** April 27, 2020, 06:20:54 AM »

Giving ACE their 5th/6th chance. Bought them Saturday and tossed them on a board I was already riding.

Quasi Davis 8.25
ACE 44 Shelby
Spitfire Tablets 54mm 101d
RocknRon's Bearings (for science)
Diamond 7/8
MOB

Ok · « **Reply #23758 on:** April 27, 2020, 07:06:42 AM »

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Giving ACE their 5th/6th chance. Bought them Saturday and tossed them on a board I was already riding.

Quasi Davis 8.25
ACE 44 Shelby
Spitfire Tablets 54mm 101d
RocknRon's Bearings (for science)
Diamond 7/8
MOB

What do you normally like/not like about ACE?
I’m going to go covid cruise the neighborhood on my 44s. I liked 33s, loved the way they look. 44s are the size where I start losing tricks. Because I’m a baby. But not a baby with their life ahead of them. I feel like o get less pop with ACE. Love the turn.

arrbee · « **Reply #23759 on:** April 27, 2020, 07:30:00 AM »

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Giving ACE their 5th/6th chance. Bought them Saturday and tossed them on a board I was already riding.

Quasi Davis 8.25
ACE 44 Shelby
Spitfire Tablets 54mm 101d
RocknRon's Bearings (for science)
Diamond 7/8
MOB
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What do you normally like/not like about ACE?
I’m going to go covid cruise the neighborhood on my 44s. I liked 33s, loved the way they look. 44s are the size where I start losing tricks. Because I’m a baby. But not a baby with their life ahead of them. I feel like o get less pop with ACE. Love the turn.

I absolutely love the way they look, I like the way they grind. I had a set years ago, probably 1st gen's, that I beat the shit out of and performed well for me until the axle bent. Had those replaced, but while I was waiting for the new set I was skating thunders, new set came and I had already adjusted to thunders and the ACE felt like too much of a learning curve to go back to so I stayed on thunder for years and then to Venture once they came out with the 5.8.

The dislikes with ACE - Ghost pop, the sound (makes my setup sound hollow, soggy, just not crispy), I don't think they work with the Quasi shape I enjoy and since I have about 9 in my stockpile to burn through I'm stuck in a cycle, I don't like how much attention/maintenance they require (base plate hole blow out, loose kingpins, still not confident they fixed the bending axles, bushings, pivot cups)

With thunder and venture I would toss in Bones medium bushings and skate them into the ground. The only thing I would have to do was re thread the axles every other set of wheels or so.

Figured I would give them another go since I haven't skated since the first week of March or so, not as much muscle memory focused on the trucks functioning.