The Set-up Thread

[augustmoon]

lil update on the Clutch/Canada Boardshop blanks:

i thought it felt cheap at first, but a few sessions in and its actually really good.  nice and flat.  snappy. 

not sure where to get more of them now, but if you see one, they're worth a shot

[backinaction]

lil update on the Clutch/Canada Boardshop blanks:

i thought it felt cheap at first, but a few sessions in and its actually really good.  nice and flat.  snappy. 

not sure where to get more of them now, but if you see one, they're worth a shot

A guy in my town is starting a brand and has 420 decks on order from Clutch. 5 sizes, a couple shapes and 6 graphics. Sounds like covid has made turnaround time super slow.

[franquietits]

Are blanks on the come-back? I'm down with it... don't want to pay 60-$70 for a deck!

[Sativa Lung]

Orchard shop deck 8.1” M1 mold (mellowish kick with normal concave)
5.2 low ventures
52mm 99a f4 spitfires
Bronze hardware. ALLEN HEAD ONLY
Swiss bearings

* I changed out the Ventura for 148 thunders and went down to 50mm f4’s.  Feels better.

I usually ride “flat as fuck” decks but wanted to get something a little steeper.  Took me a little to get used to but today seemed to feel the best. Great pop and very light wood.  I loved the old vehicle decks pre chapman, and was so hyped to see gangemi was pressing these.

Post your real setup - the baker deck and thundies. I'll see if I can find some of that shake junt "get buck" graphic grip for you

[augustmoon]

Are blanks on the come-back? I'm down with it... don't want to pay 60-$70 for a deck!

I don’t really think they’re coming back anymore than they were.  I just prefer having more control over what I ride.  I had a string of shit boards last year and I was tired of rolling the dice.  I’ve become really picky; I need a blank or minimal graphic with paint over colored wood.  If it’s that flaky heat transfer paint over natural wood it ruins the board for me. 

I think some brands are selling subpar product because of all the Covid shortages.  I’d still rather have my money go to a small brand, which is why I’m considering getting the carpet blanks going forward. 

[Frank and Fred]

Ishod Twin tail 8.5
Ace 44s
1/8" Bones Risers
F4 56mm 97a
Bones Big Balls

[SneakySecrets]

Orchard shop deck 8.1” M1 mold (mellowish kick with normal concave)
5.2 low ventures
52mm 99a f4 spitfires
Bronze hardware. ALLEN HEAD ONLY
Swiss bearings

* I changed out the Ventura for 148 thunders and went down to 50mm f4’s.  Feels better.

I usually ride “flat as fuck” decks but wanted to get something a little steeper.  Took me a little to get used to but today seemed to feel the best. Great pop and very light wood.  I loved the old vehicle decks pre chapman, and was so hyped to see gangemi was pressing these.

Geez wipe the mayonnaise off your lens next time.

[l1ll1ll1]

Polar 8”
Indy 139 Forged Hollows, aftermarket bushings
Bones Swiss 6
Formula 4 Classic 52 worn to 51 perfect shape
Gross 7/8” Allen hardware
Blazer Mid Premium

Only 1 session so far, but it feels absolutely perfect. Definitely like it more than the Pass~Port 8.25/149 combo I had and loved. Will be nice to get the Mid hangers to drop them just a tad lower.

How you like the Premium compared to the normal Blazer Mids?

[slutonparade]

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Same, same. But, different.

Polar 8.5 x 32.125 x 14.5
Independent 149 Forged Ti (hard bushings + riptide pivot cups)
Bones Swiss
Spitfire 101 Tablet

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That looks really sick. How you like the 101s for rough ground?

I like the 101's a lot.  But, gotta be honest, I mainly ride them on smooth LA skatepark ground.  On crustier ground there is a noticeable slow-down.  I'm going to get 99 tablets next to do a real comparison

[Sativa Lung]

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Same, same. But, different.

Polar 8.5 x 32.125 x 14.5
Independent 149 Forged Ti (hard bushings + riptide pivot cups)
Bones Swiss
Spitfire 101 Tablet

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That looks really sick. How you like the 101s for rough ground?

[close]

I like the 101's a lot.  But, gotta be honest, I mainly ride them on smooth LA skatepark ground.  On crustier ground there is a noticeable slow-down.  I'm going to get 99 tablets next to do a real comparison

Might i suggest the NFG/loophole 54mm square if you're looking for something hard and slidey but holds speed well. Ive only skated 101 f4 in 53mm conical full, but I think I prefer the NFG formula to it ( 99 f4 is still the best in my book though). I REALLY like the 95a NFG formula on crust too, feels like a slightly softer f4 99 to me.

If you want to try them but don't care about flaws or bubbles (which dont affect performance) NFG sells production seconds for $25 on their site.

[TheLowerBack]

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Same, same. But, different.

Polar 8.5 x 32.125 x 14.5
Independent 149 Forged Ti (hard bushings + riptide pivot cups)
Bones Swiss
Spitfire 101 Tablet

[close]

That looks really sick. How you like the 101s for rough ground?

[close]

I like the 101's a lot.  But, gotta be honest, I mainly ride them on smooth LA skatepark ground.  On crustier ground there is a noticeable slow-down.  I'm going to get 99 tablets next to do a real comparison

[close]

Might i suggest the NFG/loophole 54mm square if you're looking for something hard and slidey but holds speed well. Ive only skated 101 f4 in 53mm conical full, but I think I prefer the NFG formula to it ( 99 f4 is still the best in my book though). I REALLY like the 95a NFG formula on crust too, feels like a slightly softer f4 99 to me.

If you want to try them but don't care about flaws or bubbles (which dont affect performance) NFG sells production seconds for $25 on their site.

How are the 95’s for nose/tail slides?

[Fletschinger]

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Orchard shop deck 8.1” M1 mold (mellowish kick with normal concave)
5.2 low ventures
52mm 99a f4 spitfires
Bronze hardware. ALLEN HEAD ONLY
Swiss bearings

* I changed out the Ventura for 148 thunders and went down to 50mm f4’s.  Feels better.

I usually ride “flat as fuck” decks but wanted to get something a little steeper.  Took me a little to get used to but today seemed to feel the best. Great pop and very light wood.  I loved the old vehicle decks pre chapman, and was so hyped to see gangemi was pressing these.

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Post your real setup - the baker deck and thundies. I'll see if I can find some of that shake junt "get buck" graphic grip for you

Please don't start.  That thing blew.  I'm also ready to consider my "board with slight kick" experiment a wrap and just set up my low ventures again.  I already put 50's back on. 

[Fletschinger]

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Orchard shop deck 8.1” M1 mold (mellowish kick with normal concave)
5.2 low ventures
52mm 99a f4 spitfires
Bronze hardware. ALLEN HEAD ONLY
Swiss bearings

* I changed out the Ventura for 148 thunders and went down to 50mm f4’s.  Feels better.

I usually ride “flat as fuck” decks but wanted to get something a little steeper.  Took me a little to get used to but today seemed to feel the best. Great pop and very light wood.  I loved the old vehicle decks pre chapman, and was so hyped to see gangemi was pressing these.

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Geez wipe the mayonnaise off your lens next time.

Cocoanut oil, not mayonnaise. 

[streetmeat]

8.38
Mob
Indy 149 Hollow + Bones Med
Bender 7/8 allen
Pig rails
Spit 54mm F4 classic
generic bearings

Half Cabs
Target stretch chino

[Garbagewagon]

Ishod Twin tail 8.5
Ace 44s
1/8" Bones Risers
F4 56mm 97a
Bones Big Balls

Do you have a side view of that set up?

[CannerSpaghetti]

Real 8.75 - my first 8.75 and I think I’m switching to it for the foreseeable future

Pig 52mm - I’m enjoying these much more than I thought I would, might try out their conical shape next

Indy 149 - smaller than ideal for a 8.75, but the deck overhang makes scoop tricks easier since I have more leverage, also primos don’t feel as bad

Mob

Super Reds

7 Black Indy and 1 Gold Pig Bolt

Louie Lopez Pro Model Cons 11.5

[jay_nev]

Real 8.75 - my first 8.75 and I think I’m switching to it for the foreseeable future

Pig 52mm - I’m enjoying these much more than I thought I would, might try out their conical shape next

Indy 149 - smaller than ideal for a 8.75, but the deck overhang makes scoop tricks easier since I have more leverage, also primos don’t feel as bad

Mob

Super Reds

7 Black Indy and 1 Gold Pig Bolt

Louie Lopez Pro Model Cons 11.5

do you have a top view of that 8.75” ? Curious about shape

[DirtyBurger]

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Ishod Twin tail 8.5
Ace 44s
1/8" Bones Risers
F4 56mm 97a
Bones Big Balls

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Do you have a side view of that set up?

I was kind of angry at the graphic/sticker job/griptape combo thinking how you'd never be able to tell the difference between the nose and tail. Then I realized I'm dumb and actually read it was a twin shape.

[Mbrimson88]

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Real 8.75 - my first 8.75 and I think I’m switching to it for the foreseeable future

Pig 52mm - I’m enjoying these much more than I thought I would, might try out their conical shape next

Indy 149 - smaller than ideal for a 8.75, but the deck overhang makes scoop tricks easier since I have more leverage, also primos don’t feel as bad

Mob

Super Reds

7 Black Indy and 1 Gold Pig Bolt

Louie Lopez Pro Model Cons 11.5

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do you have a top view of that 8.75” ? Curious about shape

Overall just perfect sized bigger deck - to me anyway. 

Stock image of both top, bottom and concave view, if that helps:

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-team-oval-pearl-patterns-8-75-deck-multi_p140351

That link also has all the dimensions too, which is good.

[Esmith5488]

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Real 8.75 - my first 8.75 and I think I’m switching to it for the foreseeable future

Pig 52mm - I’m enjoying these much more than I thought I would, might try out their conical shape next

Indy 149 - smaller than ideal for a 8.75, but the deck overhang makes scoop tricks easier since I have more leverage, also primos don’t feel as bad

Mob

Super Reds

7 Black Indy and 1 Gold Pig Bolt

Louie Lopez Pro Model Cons 11.5

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do you have a top view of that 8.75” ? Curious about shape

[close]

Overall just perfect sized bigger deck - to me anyway. 

Stock image of both top, bottom and concave view, if that helps:

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-team-oval-pearl-patterns-8-75-deck-multi_p140351

That link also has all the dimensions too, which is good.

Is that a slick too? My buddy has the 825 and it’s slick

[Mbrimson88]

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Real 8.75 - my first 8.75 and I think I’m switching to it for the foreseeable future

Pig 52mm - I’m enjoying these much more than I thought I would, might try out their conical shape next

Indy 149 - smaller than ideal for a 8.75, but the deck overhang makes scoop tricks easier since I have more leverage, also primos don’t feel as bad

Mob

Super Reds

7 Black Indy and 1 Gold Pig Bolt

Louie Lopez Pro Model Cons 11.5

[close]

do you have a top view of that 8.75” ? Curious about shape

[close]

Overall just perfect sized bigger deck - to me anyway. 

Stock image of both top, bottom and concave view, if that helps:

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-team-oval-pearl-patterns-8-75-deck-multi_p140351

That link also has all the dimensions too, which is good.

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Is that a slick too? My buddy has the 825 and it’s slick

Slick was only in the 8.25 size, as per:

https://www.realskateboards.com/

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-oval.jpg


It is a pretty cool finish on all those though, each one having different pattern on the kicks.

[DaSk8D00D]

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Baker 8.3 Steep/Square shape (sticker says 8.3 but the engraving on the deck says 8.38 )
148 Thunder Ti’s w/ cast plates, riptides, Rimz, and Krux pin
53mm Spitfire 99a Tablets
NB# Tiago 1010

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Definitely the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase - the size I like.

B2 so square ends and steeper concave too (more like FA / Hockey and similar boards)

How does it compare to your other decks, eg Krooked, Real, Freedom shop board?

Your video part was mighty fine too!

Thanks! I’ve been enjoying it so far, it feels like a Real Full deck but more square. I’ve wanted a Baker logo board for years but never grabbed one so it was cool to treat myself to the red/gold foil combo. Ima still go back to the Freedom decks though just because they work so well for me. Shape is generic as hell but it’s reliability is Toyota Camry status lol

[franquietits]

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Are blanks on the come-back? I'm down with it... don't want to pay 60-$70 for a deck!

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I don’t really think they’re coming back anymore than they were.  I just prefer having more control over what I ride.  I had a string of shit boards last year and I was tired of rolling the dice.  I’ve become really picky; I need a blank or minimal graphic with paint over colored wood.  If it’s that flaky heat transfer paint over natural wood it ruins the board for me. 

I think some brands are selling subpar product because of all the Covid shortages.  I’d still rather have my money go to a small brand, which is why I’m considering getting the carpet blanks going forward.

Ah, I see. I'm just not that content with some of the price hikes i've noticed on skate product recently (I don't know, maybe it's just me). I'm considering a chapman blank, myself. Last time I had their wood in the form of a hopps deck, I was very pleased.

[gaunting]

Zero bloody skull 7.75”X31.1” 13.88” WB
Thunder forged hollow 145
Spitfire f4 50mm 101a
bones bearings
pig 7/8” Allen hardware.

[Lukabrazi]

8" goodwood blank (china)  14.125" WB
venture 5.2 low hollow (bones bushing top washers)
sf f4 OG classic 52mm 99du
swiss bones
bronze
jessup

board has a pretty nice full shape too it, bought a few of these blanks to try and screenprint on them using that Carpet Co. Squeegy. First spraypainted the pink/green , then tried to screen print, shit got fucked up, so put a vinyl sticker of a friends local company on there https://deadmanspartyco.com/

[TwisT]

8" goodwood blank (china)  14.125" WB
venture 5.2 low hollow (bones bushing top washers)
sf f4 OG classic 52mm 99du
swiss bones
bronze
jessup

board has a pretty nice full shape too it, bought a few of these blanks to try and screenprint on them using that Carpet Co. Squeegy. First spraypainted the pink/green , then tried to screen print, shit got fucked up, so put a vinyl sticker of a friends local company on there https://deadmanspartyco.com/

Actual Goodwood is prime LA https://www.zumiez.com/goodwood-goodwoods-honey-8-25-skateboard-deck.html

What’s up with that squeegee though??? Have you tried it?

Ma

[Tomek]

Trying thunders again....

Doa flat 8
Thunder 148
50mm f4 101
Bronze allen
Jessup
Bones big balls

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Trying thunders again....

Doa flat 8
Thunder 148
50mm f4 101
Bronze allen
Jessup
Bones big balls

Goddamn that board is so good

[Brad Breath]

Real 8.75 - my first 8.75 and I think I’m switching to it for the foreseeable future

Pig 52mm - I’m enjoying these much more than I thought I would, might try out their conical shape next

Indy 149 - smaller than ideal for a 8.75, but the deck overhang makes scoop tricks easier since I have more leverage, also primos don’t feel as bad

Mob

Super Reds

7 Black Indy and 1 Gold Pig Bolt

Louie Lopez Pro Model Cons 11.5

I, too, have settled on the 8.75” as my shape.  Currently riding a Krooked “Eyes” and have the same deck you’re riding and a Grant Taylor in reserve.

I bounced around between 8.38” and 8.5” for a while.  I’ve got a stack of them... if anybody’s in need.

Love the 8.75” Deluxe shape.

[AngryBlackMan]

I’m gonna start this off by saying Girl has always had great shapes and shit wood.  Even with the new wood I haven’t had a Girl deck last longer than a week.

As a connoisseur of fat kid decks (P2, Impact, Heavyweights, Flight, VX... I’ve had them all) when I saw they were doing the PopSecret decks I knew I would eventually get one. Here it is after 1 short session last night.






Girl Griffin Gas G053 Pop Secret 8.5
Ace 55 stock
Spitfire F4 56mm 99a classics
Grizzly grip with my on trend 2021 stripe   
Bender hardware 1” Phillips
Reds
Canvas Janoski RM


Deck has nice steep stiff kicks, short tail (works well with Aces), 14.4 wheelbase, deeper concave than I normally see on Girl wood.

Trucks are new too. First time Ace stock bushings have actually felt good for me, I usually change them first session.  I’ve lost 40lbs recently, surely that helps.  I initially had it with risers thinking I was going to get wheelbite but I took them off 5mins in to skating yesterday.

Setup felt good.  Pop was great once I took the risers off. Aces always grind and turn great.  I was really stoked on how stable they felt.  I’ve had Aces before and I always ditch them.  Mostly did slappies, a little flat ground, and skated the box a little. If the pop secret deck keeps its pop/stiffness for 3 weeks then I’ll probably get another one.