The Set-up Thread

[Dinglenuts]

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Quasi 8.75
Venture 6.1
Thunder risers 1/8”
Spitfire Classic 60mm
Bones Reds
Jessup
Vans Era Pro, gonna swap insoles to FP Kingfoams

Missed being on bigger board. Mostly skating flatground during winter since everything is closed because of covid. Always prefered bigger wheels but time will tell if 60mm is too much. Really stoked though how they look, also like my setup as heavy as possible.

Eras were cheap, also been on slipon/thin vulc shoe kick lately. Only bad thing about slipons is that after few sessions they start to feel too unsafe so figured that these were the next best thing.

Can't wait to try it out after my quarantine is over.

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So nice...I have wanted to setup something similar for a while now.. How is it for flip tricks?

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Gonna let you know as soon as my test comes out negative, can't wait for the test drive!

Hell yeah man, good luck!

[munchbox]

I didn't do nearly as much skating as I wanted to this year. That said, I'm staying hopeful that I'll spend more time on the board in 2021 and figured I'd switch things up a bit.

Darkroom Torpedo 9.125 (31.5 L, 14.375 WB)
Ace 55
F4 Conical 52mm
Swiss
Mob

how steep are the kicks? great looking shape

[yourbreakfsat]

My friend wanted me to set up a cruiser for him.





Black Label Jake Reuter "Snake and Rat" 8.75” x 32.78” with 14.75” wb.
Indy 159 standards.
Indy 1/4" risers
OJ Mini Super Juice 55mm 78a
Bones Reds
Modus 1/4" hardware
MOB
Rib Bones

[Xen]

8.25" it feels MUCH steeper and more blunt than I remember...
148 Hollow lites (stock bushings but with bones washers top and bottom)
51 spitabs
Swiss6
Bolts
Grip

Now that it's setup, I think I've been on rounded full/pointy much too long...and think I prefer it now...

[ballintoohard]

what were you on before? That is the flattest modern shape I have skated by far.

[hmmmokay]

Best length for me, this looks like a good time

Yeah it feels really nice standing on it. Hopefully I'll have a chance to roll around this weekend.

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I didn't do nearly as much skating as I wanted to this year. That said, I'm staying hopeful that I'll spend more time on the board in 2021 and figured I'd switch things up a bit.

Darkroom Torpedo 9.125 (31.5 L, 14.375 WB)
Ace 55
F4 Conical 52mm
Swiss
Mob

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how steep are the kicks? great looking shape

(Nose on the left, tail on the right)

I would say steeper than medium without feeling too steep. The overall concave looks/feels nice for the width as well.

[munchbox]

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Best length for me, this looks like a good time

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Yeah it feels really nice standing on it. Hopefully I'll have a chance to roll around this weekend.

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I didn't do nearly as much skating as I wanted to this year. That said, I'm staying hopeful that I'll spend more time on the board in 2021 and figured I'd switch things up a bit.

Darkroom Torpedo 9.125 (31.5 L, 14.375 WB)
Ace 55
F4 Conical 52mm
Swiss
Mob

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how steep are the kicks? great looking shape

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(Nose on the left, tail on the right)

I would say steeper than medium without feeling too steep. The overall concave looks/feels nice for the width as well.

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thanks for the pics. might have to pick one up if they come out regularly.

[Xen]

what were you on before? That is the flattest modern shape I have skated by far.

Anti-hero (it was a 'II', you can see it in the below photo)

There is nothing flat about this deck tho, super steep (more than I remember my other protos) maybe I got a top of the stack?
 
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[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?

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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! &#38;#128076;&#38;#128076;

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.

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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?

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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”.