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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24600 on: July 09, 2020, 01:31:45 PM »
I propose that Quasi remakes that graphic with dat real shit!...



This would be an Alltimers graphic. I can see it.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24601 on: July 09, 2020, 09:38:38 PM »

Real Stella Reynolds am colorway 8x32
ACE low 03’s
52mm F4 Lock-Ins
Super Swiss 6
Lance Mountain Blazers from 2017

The deck has these weird ridges that I assume are supposed to help with slides or something. I didn’t notice much of a difference either way. I forgot how great Blazers really are

Real Slicks?

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24602 on: July 09, 2020, 10:42:23 PM »
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Real Stella Reynolds am colorway 8x32
ACE low 03’s
52mm F4 Lock-Ins
Super Swiss 6
Lance Mountain Blazers from 2017

The deck has these weird ridges that I assume are supposed to help with slides or something. I didn’t notice much of a difference either way. I forgot how great Blazers really are
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Not really, I had the embossing on a Kyle Walker deck I got a few month ago, some wavey pattern you would find at the wallpaper of a high end country club. Doesn't affect slides but it looks good.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24603 on: July 10, 2020, 05:09:57 AM »


Quasi Jake 8.25
Indy 149ti (w/cast baseplates / Indy aftermarket conical)
Spitfire F4 53mm conical full 99a
Swiss
Thinking or trying the case base plates and to hangers, how are you liking it?


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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24604 on: July 10, 2020, 06:43:08 AM »
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Quasi Jake 8.25
Indy 149ti (w/cast baseplates / Indy aftermarket conical)
Spitfire F4 53mm conical full 99a
Swiss
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Thinking or trying the case base plates and to hangers, how are you liking it?

it's a perfect combo, would highly recommend
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24605 on: July 10, 2020, 08:09:27 AM »

Im gonna test my muscle memory with this one. Should be really fun.
Element (BBS) 7.7 x 31.5 x 14 wb
Indy 139 with Bones med.
Spitfire classics 50mm
Reds
Indy hardware
Jessup
And some New England crust..

Very cool!  This looks like a lot of fun.  I actually checked that same deck out online the other day.  I’m planning on setting up something on the smaller side soon, something around 7.75”. 

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24606 on: July 10, 2020, 10:49:43 AM »
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Im gonna test my muscle memory with this one. Should be really fun.
Element (BBS) 7.7 x 31.5 x 14 wb
Indy 139 with Bones med.
Spitfire classics 50mm
Reds
Indy hardware
Jessup
And some New England crust..
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Very cool!  This looks like a lot of fun.  I actually checked that same deck out online the other day.  I’m planning on setting up something on the smaller side soon, something around 7.75”.
Thanks man, I actually only skated this setup for less than an hour and a 7.6 came in the mail (my anniversary present) so I had to set that up. I will come back to the Element next though. Flip tricks are so fun and It's a trip looking down and seeing less than 8 inches...wait that fucking sounds weird.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24607 on: July 10, 2020, 11:34:15 AM »

girl couch 9.25
thunder 151 hollows w/ ace bottoms
spitfire f4 conical full 53mm/99a
bones super swiss 6
thunder phillips bolts
mob (still hate it, needs sanding)
nike af1 penny
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24608 on: July 10, 2020, 01:03:57 PM »

girl couch 9.25
thunder 151 hollows w/ ace bottoms
spitfire f4 conical full 53mm/99a
bones super swiss 6
thunder phillips bolts
mob (still hate it, needs sanding)
nike af1 penny

I know this is the set up jawn but how is skating in af1s? I've been wanting to try but idk anyone who skates em.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24609 on: July 10, 2020, 02:24:58 PM »




Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24610 on: July 10, 2020, 03:41:24 PM »
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girl couch 9.25
thunder 151 hollows w/ ace bottoms
spitfire f4 conical full 53mm/99a
bones super swiss 6
thunder phillips bolts
mob (still hate it, needs sanding)
nike af1 penny
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I know this is the set up jawn but how is skating in af1s? I've been wanting to try but idk anyone who skates em.

they feel kinda tall on the heel at first once broken in damm they feel good. They last super long (if you superglue some stiches here and there) wouldn't pay full price to skate them but if you come across some good deal give them a try

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24611 on: July 10, 2020, 04:23:07 PM »
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girl couch 9.25
thunder 151 hollows w/ ace bottoms
spitfire f4 conical full 53mm/99a
bones super swiss 6
thunder phillips bolts
mob (still hate it, needs sanding)
nike af1 penny
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I know this is the set up jawn but how is skating in af1s? I've been wanting to try but idk anyone who skates em.
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they feel kinda tall on the heel at first once broken in damm they feel good. They last super long (if you superglue some stiches here and there) wouldn't pay full price to skate them but if you come across some good deal give them a try
seconded. havent shoe gooed em yet mainly because they are tanks when it comes to durability.

on another note, being 6'5 and hovering around 200 lbs, heel bruises were always an issue with other shoes. to the point where my heels would get beat up missing flatground tricks unless i focused on how i landed and that took away from me trying to land on the board of that make sense. i barely feel any impact jumping down shit now with the af1s. the flick didnt take long for me to get accustomed to personally but that varies between skaters.

switching to these was one of the best gear decisions i made in recent memory, with cushioning and durability being at the top of my needs. dunk lows, jordan 1 lows, and converse fastbreaks are all i wish to skate left at this point. would definitely recommend skating air forces if you have a pair sitting around or thrift them for the low. tried the mid/high version and didnt like the restricted ankle mobility but to each his own
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24612 on: July 10, 2020, 07:33:18 PM »


DOA 8.25 flat as fuck
Venture 5.8 (bones top washer)
51mm Radial Slim 99

I love how this set up feels. Previously ran a flat as fuck with some Thunders and it was great but almost felt too light. I like the more substantial pop feel with the Ventures.

8.25 flats disappeared super quick on the DOA site earlier, here's to hoping I can still snag one somehow. Might try a 8.1 as well and grab some 5.2 or 5.6s.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24613 on: July 10, 2020, 07:58:14 PM »




Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.

Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.
Venture Truck Height:

5.0 & 5.2 LO
STANDARD - 1.88” - 47.75mm
FORGED - 1.85”- 46.99mm

5.0 ,5.2, 5.6, 5.8 & 6.1 HI
STANDARD - 2.09” - 53.09mm
FORGED - 2.04” - 51.82m

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24614 on: July 11, 2020, 12:35:46 AM »
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Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
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Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.

These are the 5.2 low hollows, so yes they come with forged baseplates.
Crazy as it seems I'm starting to think I would be perfect having an 8 with 14 wb on ventures and 50mm wheels for learning purposes on flat ground and low ledges and at the same time having an 8.125-8.18 on 148 or 144 and 52 mm for parks and gaps.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24615 on: July 11, 2020, 01:09:08 AM »
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Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
[close]

Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.
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These are the 5.2 low hollows, so yes they come with forged baseplates.
Crazy as it seems I'm starting to think I would be perfect having an 8 with 14 wb on ventures and 50mm wheels for learning purposes on flat ground and low ledges and at the same time having an 8.125-8.18 on 148 or 144 and 52 mm for parks and gaps.

Thunders might be the most in the middle, so that’s a strategy.
I’d go with the venture lo’s. Not great if you need a wheel over 50-51 (I’ve currently got 52 mm classics and it works). They just feel the best to me (and yet I’ll still switch things around....).
Outside of a dedicated cruiser/big soft whew setup, I always try to get down to just one board. I have several, but the goal is one. Don’t want to rock up with the quiver.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24616 on: July 11, 2020, 02:42:38 AM »
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Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
[close]

Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.
[close]

These are the 5.2 low hollows, so yes they come with forged baseplates.
Crazy as it seems I'm starting to think I would be perfect having an 8 with 14 wb on ventures and 50mm wheels for learning purposes on flat ground and low ledges and at the same time having an 8.125-8.18 on 148 or 144 and 52 mm for parks and gaps.
[close]

Thunders might be the most in the middle, so that’s a strategy.
I’d go with the venture lo’s. Not great if you need a wheel over 50-51 (I’ve currently got 52 mm classics and it works). They just feel the best to me (and yet I’ll still switch things around....).
Outside of a dedicated cruiser/big soft whew setup, I always try to get down to just one board. I have several, but the goal is one. Don’t want to rock up with the quiver.

I got an 8.06 x 31.6 x 14 that I'm keen to try with Ventures despite conventional wisdom telling me the shorter length won't work well with Venture's wheelbse extension.

Had some time today so I decided to swap 5.6 V-Hollow with 5.2 V-Hollow Lo on a 8.125 setup; hoping the smaller truck leads to a nimbler board so I can reserve the 5.6 for 8.25 boards.
Venture Truck Height:

5.0 & 5.2 LO
STANDARD - 1.88” - 47.75mm
FORGED - 1.85”- 46.99mm

5.0 ,5.2, 5.6, 5.8 & 6.1 HI
STANDARD - 2.09” - 53.09mm
FORGED - 2.04” - 51.82m

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24617 on: July 11, 2020, 02:58:23 AM »
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Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
[close]

Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.
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These are the 5.2 low hollows, so yes they come with forged baseplates.
Crazy as it seems I'm starting to think I would be perfect having an 8 with 14 wb on ventures and 50mm wheels for learning purposes on flat ground and low ledges and at the same time having an 8.125-8.18 on 148 or 144 and 52 mm for parks and gaps.
[close]

Thunders might be the most in the middle, so that’s a strategy.
I’d go with the venture lo’s. Not great if you need a wheel over 50-51 (I’ve currently got 52 mm classics and it works). They just feel the best to me (and yet I’ll still switch things around....).
Outside of a dedicated cruiser/big soft whew setup, I always try to get down to just one board. I have several, but the goal is one. Don’t want to rock up with the quiver.
[close]

I got an 8.06 x 31.6 x 14 that I'm keen to try with Ventures despite conventional wisdom telling me the shorter length won't work well with Venture's wheelbse extension.

Had some time today so I decided to swap 5.6 V-Hollow with 5.2 V-Hollow Lo on a 8.125 setup; hoping the smaller truck leads to a nimbler board so I can reserve the 5.6 for 8.25 boards.

This is getting very controversial as I was planning to get a Real 8.06 full se which is exactly 14 wb (I am guessing same board you are talking about) and ride it with venture lows next.
Why you think it won't work? Had the 8.06 14 wb Real before with some 147 hi and it was a pretty decent setup despite feeling slightly short.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24618 on: July 11, 2020, 06:52:48 AM »
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Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
[close]

Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.
[close]

These are the 5.2 low hollows, so yes they come with forged baseplates.
Crazy as it seems I'm starting to think I would be perfect having an 8 with 14 wb on ventures and 50mm wheels for learning purposes on flat ground and low ledges and at the same time having an 8.125-8.18 on 148 or 144 and 52 mm for parks and gaps.
[close]

Thunders might be the most in the middle, so that’s a strategy.
I’d go with the venture lo’s. Not great if you need a wheel over 50-51 (I’ve currently got 52 mm classics and it works). They just feel the best to me (and yet I’ll still switch things around....).
Outside of a dedicated cruiser/big soft whew setup, I always try to get down to just one board. I have several, but the goal is one. Don’t want to rock up with the quiver.
[close]

I got an 8.06 x 31.6 x 14 that I'm keen to try with Ventures despite conventional wisdom telling me the shorter length won't work well with Venture's wheelbse extension.

Had some time today so I decided to swap 5.6 V-Hollow with 5.2 V-Hollow Lo on a 8.125 setup; hoping the smaller truck leads to a nimbler board so I can reserve the 5.6 for 8.25 boards.
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This is getting very controversial as I was planning to get a Real 8.06 full se which is exactly 14 wb (I am guessing same board you are talking about) and ride it with venture lows next.
Why you think it won't work? Had the 8.06 14 wb Real before with some 147 hi and it was a pretty decent setup despite feeling slightly short.

My favorite deck to ride with Venture Lo 5.2 is the 8.06 full SE. I didn't notice an issue with the length. What you want with Venture Lo is good amount of fingers of flat. The short wheelbase plus fingers of flat makes the perfect combo.

For the Real Oval in the picture I would want Ace 33s I think. I'm love those trucks with a 14.25 WB and 32 length the pop feels so good and the height is perfect.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24619 on: July 11, 2020, 03:13:48 PM »
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girl couch 9.25
thunder 151 hollows w/ ace bottoms
spitfire f4 conical full 53mm/99a
bones super swiss 6
thunder phillips bolts
mob (still hate it, needs sanding)
nike af1 penny
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I know this is the set up jawn but how is skating in af1s? I've been wanting to try but idk anyone who skates em.
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they feel kinda tall on the heel at first once broken in damm they feel good. They last super long (if you superglue some stiches here and there) wouldn't pay full price to skate them but if you come across some good deal give them a try
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seconded. havent shoe gooed em yet mainly because they are tanks when it comes to durability.

on another note, being 6'5 and hovering around 200 lbs, heel bruises were always an issue with other shoes. to the point where my heels would get beat up missing flatground tricks unless i focused on how i landed and that took away from me trying to land on the board of that make sense. i barely feel any impact jumping down shit now with the af1s. the flick didnt take long for me to get accustomed to personally but that varies between skaters.

switching to these was one of the best gear decisions i made in recent memory, with cushioning and durability being at the top of my needs. dunk lows, jordan 1 lows, and converse fastbreaks are all i wish to skate left at this point. would definitely recommend skating air forces if you have a pair sitting around or thrift them for the low. tried the mid/high version and didnt like the restricted ankle mobility but to each his own

I'm a sucka for mids and highs but very much thankful for the info, Gs.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24620 on: July 11, 2020, 09:50:55 PM »


DOA Toe Tag 8.25 x 14.25wb x 32.125
Independent 144 (one is new)
F4 53mm Tablets 101a
Shorty’s Silverados
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Not often I chime in to compliment a setup, but this is one of the best graphics i’ve seen in a while! DOA are killing it right now

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24621 on: July 12, 2020, 05:45:05 AM »
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Real 8.125, 32  14.25 wb
Thunder 148 ti
Spitfire F4 Classic 52mm 101A
Mob
Swiss

Have actually tried this deck with all sets of trucks that I have and can't decide which ones work best with this deck.
It's definitley much more comfortable riding either Thunder or Indy and if i only rode parks one of the two would be my truck of choice.
However I find Venture low 5.2 with some 50mm Bones stf v3 (the skinny ones) very beneficial for flatground and learning new flip tricks which I lately struggle with.
But Ventures don't seem to turn as sharp, force tic-tacs and and make this board feel really long. I thought that 14.25 is relatively small wheelbase but with ventures it does fell a bit of a missed proportion.

What are your opinions on the subject guys? Is the 14.25 considered a short or a long wheelbase and what would the best possible combo be right here considering my current priorities are pop height, consistency? I skate flat ground, park and ledges.
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Are you rocking the 5.2 with a forged or cast baseplate? I like a slightly longer axle to axle wheelbase and the forged baseplate adds 0.15" versus the cast. Given the length and relatively shorter WB by DLX standards, I would go with a forged baseplate to get an axle to axle WB of 17.6.
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These are the 5.2 low hollows, so yes they come with forged baseplates.
Crazy as it seems I'm starting to think I would be perfect having an 8 with 14 wb on ventures and 50mm wheels for learning purposes on flat ground and low ledges and at the same time having an 8.125-8.18 on 148 or 144 and 52 mm for parks and gaps.
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Thunders might be the most in the middle, so that’s a strategy.
I’d go with the venture lo’s. Not great if you need a wheel over 50-51 (I’ve currently got 52 mm classics and it works). They just feel the best to me (and yet I’ll still switch things around....).
Outside of a dedicated cruiser/big soft whew setup, I always try to get down to just one board. I have several, but the goal is one. Don’t want to rock up with the quiver.
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I got an 8.06 x 31.6 x 14 that I'm keen to try with Ventures despite conventional wisdom telling me the shorter length won't work well with Venture's wheelbse extension.

Had some time today so I decided to swap 5.6 V-Hollow with 5.2 V-Hollow Lo on a 8.125 setup; hoping the smaller truck leads to a nimbler board so I can reserve the 5.6 for 8.25 boards.
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This is getting very controversial as I was planning to get a Real 8.06 full se which is exactly 14 wb (I am guessing same board you are talking about) and ride it with venture lows next.
Why you think it won't work? Had the 8.06 14 wb Real before with some 147 hi and it was a pretty decent setup despite feeling slightly short.
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My favorite deck to ride with Venture Lo 5.2 is the 8.06 full SE. I didn't notice an issue with the length. What you want with Venture Lo is good amount of fingers of flat. The short wheelbase plus fingers of flat makes the perfect combo.

For the Real Oval in the picture I would want Ace 33s I think. I'm love those trucks with a 14.25 WB and 32 length the pop feels so good and the height is perfect.

I think I found my sweet spots this summer, and for me I have two 14" wb setups, one with 5.6 v-light forged and one with 5.8 cast plate/tit hanger.  I have one 8.5 with a 14.25 wb that  Ihave 149 hollow forges on.  Both setups with the different trucks have felt very stable and reduced ghost popping for me: the indy's shorter wb paired with the longer board wb, and both sets of ventures stretching out both board's 14" wb'.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24622 on: July 12, 2020, 07:32:27 AM »


Losers 8.25
Tensor mags
wreck 52
bones Swiss
Reeboks

I've been exploring starting a board brand, during corona. It'll probably pay off in august. In the meantime, I've just been printing up one-offs.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24623 on: July 12, 2020, 01:00:43 PM »


Losers 8.25
Tensor mags
wreck 52
bones Swiss
Reeboks

I've been exploring starting a board brand, during corona. It'll probably pay off in august. In the meantime, I've just been printing up one-offs.

Second losers board I've seen you put up. Sick!

I think you should start the company
I want to fight you so badly richard
Please give me your address ill make it my life goal to punsh your face in

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24624 on: July 12, 2020, 01:26:15 PM »
Twist we been tellin you those losers decks are HARD bro. Start that shit up fam

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24625 on: July 12, 2020, 01:52:15 PM »
Twist we been tellin you those losers decks are HARD bro. Start that shit up fam
^ what he said.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24626 on: July 12, 2020, 02:09:40 PM »
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Losers 8.25
Tensor mags
wreck 52
bones Swiss
Reeboks

I've been exploring starting a board brand, during corona. It'll probably pay off in august. In the meantime, I've just been printing up one-offs.
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Second losers board I've seen you put up. Sick!

I think you should start the company

The third if I remember correctly. They've all looked great - especially the first one.

All this free time has me feeling the same. I'm currently waiting on a sample from the distributor.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24627 on: July 12, 2020, 07:03:43 PM »


Losers 8.25
Tensor mags
wreck 52
bones Swiss
Reeboks

I've been exploring starting a board brand, during corona. It'll probably pay off in august. In the meantime, I've just been printing up one-offs.

Dang Id ride this deck. Love that graffic. Any idea of which woodshop you would try to go through? Either way, follow your dream. Don’t wanna be 80 on your death bed saying you should’ve started a deck company when you were 18.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24628 on: July 13, 2020, 12:37:15 PM »

I recently moved up to an 8.38. I still haven't ridden any dlx board so I went and made a purchase.

Ishod Wait Model W Full SE 8.38 x 32.18 x 14.3
Thunder Hollow Lights 148
Spitfire Classics 53mm 101a
Bones Big Balls
Mob Grip

I dont LOVE the graffic but I do love Ishod. Happy to be riding one of his boards.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #24629 on: July 13, 2020, 12:50:41 PM »
Hey Pals!

Quick question...

Have any of you dealt directly with the FA webstore?  I ordered a few boards last Wednesday and haven't gotten any shipping notice yet.  I understand there's a lot of challenges right now, especially in LA and other major market cities, but I was just curious what kind of turnaround time you experienced or if anyone here knows what's up with them?