The Set-up Thread

[sammyz]

Fresh new year set up...i broke two decks in one session yesterday trying to kickflip off a ledge! Both decks were a little older so no issues with that.

3 decks into my stash of brown bombers now...and now switching to Indy’s





Brown bomber 8.8 x 32 x 14.25
Indy forged hollow 149
Spirfire f4 53mm
Mob grip
Bones superswiss

[Mbrimson88]

Retiring the Anti-Hero
8.38
Indy 149 Hollow - Bones Med
Spit 54mm Classic F4
Generic Phillips Hardware
Mob Grip

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Krooked is 8.38

Yeah!!!

That is some serious nose wear, right through a layer of ply to the side - crooks or some other heavy nose slide / grind action?

Same board size and dimensions as what I ride too, the 8.38 x 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase.

[cosmicgypsies]

@streetmeat shoutout to the black 149 hollow forged



8.25 theories
149 hollow forged
54 spf p5
mini logos
jessup

[vicious cycle]

New summer setup. Can't wait..
Polar 8.125
Indy 144 Hollow Forged
Bones Hard Bushings
Spitfire Tablets 53/99
Bones Swiss
Diamond Hardware
Jessup Grip

[streetmeat]

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Retiring the Anti-Hero
8.38
Indy 149 Hollow - Bones Med
Spit 54mm Classic F4
Generic Phillips Hardware
Mob Grip

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Krooked is 8.38

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Yeah!!!

That is some serious nose wear, right through a layer of ply to the side - crooks or some other heavy nose slide / grind action?

Same board size and dimensions as what I ride too, the 8.38 x 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase.

just a massive slappy nose/crook guy 

[TheLowerBack]

@streetmeat shoutout to the black 149 hollow forged



8.25 theories
149 hollow forged
54 spf p5
mini logos
jessup

That graphic is dope

[RichardBarkley]

Fresh new year set up...i broke two decks in one session yesterday trying to kickflip off a ledge! Both decks were a little older so no issues with that.

3 decks into my stash of brown bombers now...and now switching to Indy’s





Brown bomber 8.8 x 32 x 14.25
Indy forged hollow 149
Spirfire f4 53mm
Mob grip
Bones superswiss

Dam that shape looks good.

Like a bigger polar p9 which I love. Fuck

[arrbee]

Supposed to be in the 50’s tomorrow.



Back to the classic

Quasi Proto 8.25
ACE 44 with Riptide’s and Venture bushing washers
Bones Swiss
Spitfire x FTC F4 conical full
Diamond Mike Carroll 7/8 Allen head
MOB

[TheLowerBack]

Supposed to be in the 50’s tomorrow.



Back to the classic

Quasi Proto 8.25
ACE 44 with Riptide’s and Venture bushing washers
Bones Swiss
Spitfire x FTC F4 conical full
Diamond Mike Carroll 7/8 Allen head
MOB

What’s the deal with the Venture washers?

[arrbee]

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Supposed to be in the 50’s tomorrow.



Back to the classic

Quasi Proto 8.25
ACE 44 with Riptide’s and Venture bushing washers
Bones Swiss
Spitfire x FTC F4 conical full
Diamond Mike Carroll 7/8 Allen head
MOB

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What’s the deal with the Venture washers?

They are slightly larger than stock, so it prevents this... where the bushing squeezes out from under

[jay_nev]

@TheLowerBack  they’re a little bigger than the ace washers so they “contain” the top bushing. The top ace bushings can sometimes pop out of the stock washers (ymmv; if they’re tightened when new). Happened ever so slightly with my 55’s on the first day but I just loosened em a touch popped the bushing back and rode em for a while and they’re perfect. And now okay to tighten if needed. Love em.

[TheLowerBack]

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Supposed to be in the 50’s tomorrow.



Back to the classic

Quasi Proto 8.25
ACE 44 with Riptide’s and Venture bushing washers
Bones Swiss
Spitfire x FTC F4 conical full
Diamond Mike Carroll 7/8 Allen head
MOB

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What’s the deal with the Venture washers?

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They are slightly larger than stock, so it prevents this... where the bushing squeezes out from under

@TheLowerBack  they’re a little bigger than the ace washers so they “contain” the top bushing. The top ace bushings can sometimes pop out of the stock washers (ymmv; if they’re tightened when new). Happened ever so slightly with my 55’s on the first day but I just loosened em a touch popped the bushing back and rode em for a while and they’re perfect. And now okay to tighten if needed. Love em.

Cool, makes sense. They don’t dig into the hanger? I’ve seen people on here saying that’s the main problem with Venture.

[Dinglenuts]

^ Whoa good idea! Now I’m wondering if you can use ace bushings on Ventures? That might be the light!

[Xen]

^ Whoa good idea! Now I’m wondering if you can use ace bushings on Ventures? That might be the light!

The newer stock ACEs (the dual duro ones) work amazing in Ventures, provided you use a low top, essentially you need to buy both a low and regular set to do this...or you could dual duro some indy aftermarkets or Deluxe Bait and Tackles.

[ibuproficient]

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I really like the way this one is destroying.



Polar 8.38
Ace44
Lance Mountain’s Spitfires 56mm/99d
Swiss

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Nice arigato. Was disappointed there wasn't one in the winter drop.

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I am going to guess you're a goofy footer based on your slide marks! BS Nose and Bs Crook? Or are you regular doing FS versions of those tricks?

Goofy/BS.  Frontside tricks are, like, hard.

[ibuproficient]

Polar 8.125
Thunder lows
Spitfire formula fours 54 around a 52 now
Bones Swiss
Mob with presto pen art

Nike Chrons

Digging that Orange. 

[Dinglenuts]

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^ Whoa good idea! Now I’m wondering if you can use ace bushings on Ventures? That might be the light!

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The newer stock ACEs (the dual duro ones) work amazing in Ventures, provided you use a low top, essentially you need to buy both a low and regular set to do this...or you could dual duro some indy aftermarkets or Deluxe Bait and Tackles.

Thanks I’m gonna try that!

[ibuproficient]

I really dig how you did the grip tape smilie. Might try something like that on my next board! 👌👌

Cheese-it box, hair dryer, and a paint roller.

[DarkPools]

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I really like the way this one is destroying.



Polar 8.38
Ace44
Lance Mountain’s Spitfires 56mm/99d
Swiss

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Nice arigato. Was disappointed there wasn't one in the winter drop.

[close]

I am going to guess you're a goofy footer based on your slide marks! BS Nose and Bs Crook? Or are you regular doing FS versions of those tricks?

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Goofy/BS.  Frontside tricks are, like, hard.

Sick! I love when grind/slide marks can give you an indication of stance/trick preference. Board is looking good skated up!
Also, I feel the struggle on the FS tricks.

[Acky Jacky]

Orchard deck by Robbie Gangemi 8.1
(L: 31-7/8"
WB: 14-1/8"
N: 7
T: 6-7/8")
Indy 139 (were on my girlfriends deck but she's over it for the time being).
Spitfire F4 Classics were 54, maybe 52mm now.
Bones Swiss
Allen hardware

Bummed that it's raining today. My first observation of the wood is it sounds great, feels great. Standing on the board, I like  the shape and concave (fairly mellow to medium). The nose and tail look almost absurdly long when looking at the bottom of the deck, but I'm excited to see how this shape works for me. Am I gonna have a good time with tail and nose slides now? I'm the type who likes to switch it up.

[TheLowerBack]

Orchard deck by Robbie Gangemi 8.1
(L: 31-7/8"se
WB: 14-1/8"
N: 7
T: 6-7/8")
Indy 139 (were on my girlfriends deck but she's over it for the time being).
Spitfire F4 Classics were 54, maybe 52mm now.
Bones Swiss
Allen hardware

Bummed that it's raining today. My first observation of the wood is it sounds great, feels great. Standing on the board, I like  the shape and concave (fairly mellow to medium). The nose and tail look almost absurdly long when looking at the bottom of the deck, but I'm excited to see how this shape works for me. Am I gonna have a good time with tail and nose slides now? I'm the type who likes to switch it up.

Did a mountain lion apply your grip?
Kidding. That stain is amazing.

[Acky Jacky]

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Did a mountain lion apply your grip?
Kidding. That stain is amazing.

Haha I used my skate tool as a file and it left some marks that bothered me. I had to use the excess grip to scratch the whole board, creating a diversion!

My girl agrees, her reaction was “the wood looks beautiful”.

[RichardBarkley]

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Orchard deck by Robbie Gangemi 8.1
(L: 31-7/8"
WB: 14-1/8"
N: 7
T: 6-7/8")
Indy 139 (were on my girlfriends deck but she's over it for the time being).
Spitfire F4 Classics were 54, maybe 52mm now.
Bones Swiss
Allen hardware

Bummed that it's raining today. My first observation of the wood is it sounds great, feels great. Standing on the board, I like  the shape and concave (fairly mellow to medium). The nose and tail look almost absurdly long when looking at the bottom of the deck, but I'm excited to see how this shape works for me. Am I gonna have a good time with tail and nose slides now? I'm the type who likes to switch it up.

Dam that's beautiful. Defo update when you can on how it skates

[hobochimp]

Polar Nick Boserio 8.6 x 32.3 x 14.3 wb
Ace 55
Spitfire Cardiel Tablets 55mm
Reds
Jessup
Shorty’s Allen hardware
Blazer mids sz 12

Been stoked on Ville Wester Instagram clips so I finally setup my ace 55s and copped a new polar deck. Couldn’t quite commit to the full 9.0 and I liked the idea of the slightly shorter wb on the 8.6. Had the wheels on hand as well so ended up with a full Christmas complete. Coming from skating lock ins the tablets feel pretty much the same and I’m definitely enjoying them

The setup as a whole though has not been great. I blame part of it on new parts because I hate new trucks and bushings as well as breaking in new wheels is a bit of a pain for me. My main issue however is I cannot seem to get this setup off the ground. My first session I could not get my back truck up on a medium high ledge no matter how many times I tried. It’s definitely a heavier setup, but I’m fairly used to that so I figured I’d be alright but so far no good for leaving the ground

[sketchyrider]

Polar Nick Boserio 8.6 x 32.3 x 14.3 wb
Ace 55
Spitfire Cardiel Tablets 55mm
Reds
Jessup
Shorty’s Allen hardware
Blazer mids sz 12

Been stoked on Ville Wester Instagram clips so I finally setup my ace 55s and copped a new polar deck. Couldn’t quite commit to the full 9.0 and I liked the idea of the slightly shorter wb on the 8.6. Had the wheels on hand as well so ended up with a full Christmas complete. Coming from skating lock ins the tablets feel pretty much the same and I’m definitely enjoying them

The setup as a whole though has not been great. I blame part of it on new parts because I hate new trucks and bushings as well as breaking in new wheels is a bit of a pain for me. My main issue however is I cannot seem to get this setup off the ground. My first session I could not get my back truck up on a medium high ledge no matter how many times I tried. It’s definitely a heavier setup, but I’m fairly used to that so I figured I’d be alright but so far no good for leaving the ground

bummed to hear you don't like it cause those are my favorite dims, i have one of those polar ones lying around too. same shoe size even. im running a heavier madness slick deck with that same shape/dims and i have decent luck with a medium ledge. if you still cant get the hang of it later maybe smaller wheels or hollow 159s.

[FatGuy92]

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Polar Nick Boserio 8.6 x 32.3 x 14.3 wb
Ace 55
Spitfire Cardiel Tablets 55mm
Reds
Jessup
Shorty’s Allen hardware
Blazer mids sz 12

Been stoked on Ville Wester Instagram clips so I finally setup my ace 55s and copped a new polar deck. Couldn’t quite commit to the full 9.0 and I liked the idea of the slightly shorter wb on the 8.6. Had the wheels on hand as well so ended up with a full Christmas complete. Coming from skating lock ins the tablets feel pretty much the same and I’m definitely enjoying them

The setup as a whole though has not been great. I blame part of it on new parts because I hate new trucks and bushings as well as breaking in new wheels is a bit of a pain for me. My main issue however is I cannot seem to get this setup off the ground. My first session I could not get my back truck up on a medium high ledge no matter how many times I tried. It’s definitely a heavier setup, but I’m fairly used to that so I figured I’d be alright but so far no good for leaving the ground

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bummed to hear you don't like it cause those are my favorite dims, i have one of those polar ones lying around too. same shoe size even. im running a heavier madness slick deck with that same shape/dims and i have decent luck with a medium ledge. if you still cant get the hang of it later maybe smaller wheels or hollow 159s.

Lol I always have the same issue. I'll get hyped on some big board setups from the Polar riders and set something up only to find that I got no pop on it. Aces are so nice but they make setups so goddam heavy.

[Panettone]

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Polar Nick Boserio 8.6 x 32.3 x 14.3 wb
Ace 55
Spitfire Cardiel Tablets 55mm
Reds
Jessup
Shorty’s Allen hardware
Blazer mids sz 12

Been stoked on Ville Wester Instagram clips so I finally setup my ace 55s and copped a new polar deck. Couldn’t quite commit to the full 9.0 and I liked the idea of the slightly shorter wb on the 8.6. Had the wheels on hand as well so ended up with a full Christmas complete. Coming from skating lock ins the tablets feel pretty much the same and I’m definitely enjoying them

The setup as a whole though has not been great. I blame part of it on new parts because I hate new trucks and bushings as well as breaking in new wheels is a bit of a pain for me. My main issue however is I cannot seem to get this setup off the ground. My first session I could not get my back truck up on a medium high ledge no matter how many times I tried. It’s definitely a heavier setup, but I’m fairly used to that so I figured I’d be alright but so far no good for leaving the ground

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bummed to hear you don't like it cause those are my favorite dims, i have one of those polar ones lying around too. same shoe size even. im running a heavier madness slick deck with that same shape/dims and i have decent luck with a medium ledge. if you still cant get the hang of it later maybe smaller wheels or hollow 159s.

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Lol I always have the same issue. I'll get hyped on some big board setups from the Polar riders and set something up only to find that I got no pop on it. Aces are so nice but they make setups so goddam heavy.

Try Thunder man

[hobochimp]

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Polar Nick Boserio 8.6 x 32.3 x 14.3 wb
Ace 55
Spitfire Cardiel Tablets 55mm
Reds
Jessup
Shorty’s Allen hardware
Blazer mids sz 12

Been stoked on Ville Wester Instagram clips so I finally setup my ace 55s and copped a new polar deck. Couldn’t quite commit to the full 9.0 and I liked the idea of the slightly shorter wb on the 8.6. Had the wheels on hand as well so ended up with a full Christmas complete. Coming from skating lock ins the tablets feel pretty much the same and I’m definitely enjoying them

The setup as a whole though has not been great. I blame part of it on new parts because I hate new trucks and bushings as well as breaking in new wheels is a bit of a pain for me. My main issue however is I cannot seem to get this setup off the ground. My first session I could not get my back truck up on a medium high ledge no matter how many times I tried. It’s definitely a heavier setup, but I’m fairly used to that so I figured I’d be alright but so far no good for leaving the ground

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bummed to hear you don't like it cause those are my favorite dims, i have one of those polar ones lying around too. same shoe size even. im running a heavier madness slick deck with that same shape/dims and i have decent luck with a medium ledge. if you still cant get the hang of it later maybe smaller wheels or hollow 159s.

Yeah I’m bummed I don’t like it too. The dims seem perfect but so far it’s been super weird to skate. Definitely not giving up yet bc in the past some of my all time favorite setups I’ve hated in the beginning. Might try a different set of trucks just to see though. I have a spare set of 159 hollows so I might do some more experimenting

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Polar Nick Boserio 8.6 x 32.3 x 14.3 wb
Ace 55
Spitfire Cardiel Tablets 55mm
Reds
Jessup
Shorty’s Allen hardware
Blazer mids sz 12

Been stoked on Ville Wester Instagram clips so I finally setup my ace 55s and copped a new polar deck. Couldn’t quite commit to the full 9.0 and I liked the idea of the slightly shorter wb on the 8.6. Had the wheels on hand as well so ended up with a full Christmas complete. Coming from skating lock ins the tablets feel pretty much the same and I’m definitely enjoying them

The setup as a whole though has not been great. I blame part of it on new parts because I hate new trucks and bushings as well as breaking in new wheels is a bit of a pain for me. My main issue however is I cannot seem to get this setup off the ground. My first session I could not get my back truck up on a medium high ledge no matter how many times I tried. It’s definitely a heavier setup, but I’m fairly used to that so I figured I’d be alright but so far no good for leaving the ground

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bummed to hear you don't like it cause those are my favorite dims, i have one of those polar ones lying around too. same shoe size even. im running a heavier madness slick deck with that same shape/dims and i have decent luck with a medium ledge. if you still cant get the hang of it later maybe smaller wheels or hollow 159s.

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Lol I always have the same issue. I'll get hyped on some big board setups from the Polar riders and set something up only to find that I got no pop on it. Aces are so nice but they make setups so goddam heavy.

Uh oh. I’ve got similar shit, and can easily foresee a same result

[FrozenIndustries]

Just my two cents but you need risers with 55s. They are very low for how wide they are. 1/8" risers do a lot for them. Not sure about the science behind it, but yeah.