The Set-up Thread

[Ok]

South Central flat blank 8.25
5.6 V-Hollow (all stock)
50mm F4 Classics

I wanted to size down from the 8.5" I was skating and this was on top of the pile and looking good. I skated this on 5.2 lows in the summer and didn't like it, but on the 5.6s it feels perfect.

I love the look. I’ve rambled about this before, but blanks with big stickers, or some of the ‘prototype’ graphics different companies ran, always so sick. That orange is poppin. I know why I try and skate bigger wheels, I just have a lot more fun on smaller ones.

[Rubbrick]

Polar 8.5
Ace 55
Sml 55mm
China whites

What are China whites? reds ceramics?

[stets]

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Polar 8.5
Ace 55
Sml 55mm
China whites

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What are China whites? reds ceramics?

Nah, he's just got pure Fentanyl or heroin jammed in his wheels. I always thought it was meth that gave you speed though...

[kimura]

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Polar 8.5
Ace 55
Sml 55mm
China whites

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What are China whites? reds ceramics?

Probably a set of these. They are decent bearings. I have a set.  No complaints.

https://www.skateshred.com/longboard-parts/bearings/swiss-whites-bearings.html

[i own to many skate shoes]

Deck: 8" pedro delfino deathwish
Trucks: 5" venture lows
Wheels: 55 mm spitfire conical ogs
Bearings: Bronson g2s
Hardware: shortys

[JugeL]

Deck: 8" pedro delfino deathwish
Trucks: 5" venture lows
Wheels: 55 mm spitfire conical ogs
Bearings: Bronson g2s
Hardware: shortys

Homie gettin pitched left and right with wheels that big

[Croquet temper]

Baker Kader swirls 8.125 x 31.5 x 14.25wb
Indy 139 standard with blue Indy conical bushings
Spitfire 53mm f4 conical fulls
Bones Swiss
Shorty’s hardware
Mob grip

[munchbox]

been waiting to try this shape for a while.....caught one on sale and didnt really like the graphic. sanded 3/4s off and did my first spray paint job




primitive villani egg 9.125/31.8/14.25
venture 6.1 w/forged plates+indy 78a+flat washers
f4 classics 55mm 99a
year old reds
bronze allen
mob
sb dunk lows/adidas tyshawns

short tail with venture forged make it as steep as my popsicle, hard to find on bigger shapes. should perform similarly to my normal popsicle so im hyped to thrash it tonight

[Fhk]

been waiting to try this shape for a while.....caught one on sale and didnt really like the graphic. sanded 3/4s off and did my first spray paint job




primitive villani egg 9.125/31.8/14.25
venture 6.1 w/forged plates+indy 78a+flat washers
f4 classics 55mm 99a
year old reds
bronze allen
mob
sb dunk lows/adidas tyshawns

short tail with venture forged make it as steep as my popsicle, hard to find on bigger shapes. should perform similarly to my normal popsicle so im hyped to thrash it tonight

That paint job is brilliant. Nice eggy.

[munchbox]

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been waiting to try this shape for a while.....caught one on sale and didnt really like the graphic. sanded 3/4s off and did my first spray paint job




primitive villani egg 9.125/31.8/14.25
venture 6.1 w/forged plates+indy 78a+flat washers
f4 classics 55mm 99a
year old reds
bronze allen
mob
sb dunk lows/adidas tyshawns

short tail with venture forged make it as steep as my popsicle, hard to find on bigger shapes. should perform similarly to my normal popsicle so im hyped to thrash it tonight

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That paint job is brilliant. Nice eggy.

thanks man, its a homage/rip of the scumco "dirt magnet" graphic. picked one up for a homie a week ago and knew i needed one myself

[Fifty8mm]

South Central flat blank 8.25
5.6 V-Hollow (all stock)
50mm F4 Classics

I wanted to size down from the 8.5" I was skating and this was on top of the pile and looking good. I skated this on 5.2 lows in the summer and didn't like it, but on the 5.6s it feels perfect.

Can't beat a blank with proper sticker job homie.

[FUBAR]

AWS 8.25...love this shape
Tensor Mag Lites
52mm Tablets

First time trying Tensors. Yes, they are fugly, but they were a gift. I put Bones med bushings in and only two sessions in...love them.

[lamfordie]

8.25 Civilian board
Thunder 149 hollow lights
54mm AG Sml Wheels
Reds
Etnies Veer Slip

[Art Greco]

AWS 8.25...love this shape
Tensor Mag Lites
52mm Tablets

First time trying Tensors. Yes, they are fugly, but they were a gift. I put Bones med bushings in and only two sessions in...love them.

The fluorescent yellow trucks actually kind of work on that black and white deck.  I think it looks rad.

[jay_nev]

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been waiting to try this shape for a while.....caught one on sale and didnt really like the graphic. sanded 3/4s off and did my first spray paint job




primitive villani egg 9.125/31.8/14.25
venture 6.1 w/forged plates+indy 78a+flat washers
f4 classics 55mm 99a
year old reds
bronze allen
mob
sb dunk lows/adidas tyshawns

short tail with venture forged make it as steep as my popsicle, hard to find on bigger shapes. should perform similarly to my normal popsicle so im hyped to thrash it tonight

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That paint job is brilliant. Nice eggy.

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thanks man, its a homage/rip of the scumco "dirt magnet" graphic. picked one up for a homie a week ago and knew i needed one myself

bad ass, looks sick. Interested to hear your thoughts.

[Xen]

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AWS 8.75
Venture 6.1s
Krooked 1/8" risers
55mm classics
Bones Swiss
Jessup
Shelldogs
My Polar 8.75 still smells new but I had to try out the small wb on this thing..very intrigued

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That shape is too good.

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show the top. Interested to hear how you like that versus the polar

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Fucking thing literally looks like a popsicle stick 
I put it through my normal standstill ollie/fliptrick routine that all freshies get and I can tell it gonna take more big board effort than the Polar. I will just let it kick my ass, and love it anyways...because it is pretty sexy.

That looks glorious, especially the tail.

[fulfillthedream]

AWS 8.25...love this shape
Tensor Mag Lites
52mm Tablets

First time trying Tensors. Yes, they are fugly, but they were a gift. I put Bones med bushings in and only two sessions in...love them.

if its really an eyesore you can dip the trucks in acetone and the coat peels right off...

[FUBAR]

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AWS 8.25...love this shape
Tensor Mag Lites
52mm Tablets

First time trying Tensors. Yes, they are fugly, but they were a gift. I put Bones med bushings in and only two sessions in...love them.

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if its really an eyesore you can dip the trucks in acetone and the coat peels right off...

The neon-tennis ball color has kinda grown on me. At least I know where my board is at all times.

[big_kev_215]

Hockey 8.75 x 32.60 (14.5 wheelbase)
Spitfire Formula Four OG Classics 52 mm
-both lightly skated with my old Ventures

Ace 55s
Bronson Raw bearings
Mob grip
Random Bones hardware
Not pictured - 2nd pair in a row of all white leather Blazers

Not a huge fan of the graphic but I wanted to try one of Hockey’s 8.75s now that they’re making them. First time skating Aces (after a few pairs of Ventures in a row) which might be a rough transition but I’m thinking they’ll pair nicely with the 14.5 wheelbase.  Also stoked that the OG classics are now in F4.

I have an 8.5 Hockey deck lined up for after this.  Has anyone skated 9 inch Aces on an 8.5 before? I’ve never gone a full half inch difference between my deck and trucks before...

[Boog]

Hockey 8.75 x 32.60 (14.5 wheelbase)
Spitfire Formula Four OG Classics 52 mm
-both lightly skated with my old Ventures

Ace 55s
Bronson Raw bearings
Mob grip
Random Bones hardware
Not pictured - 2nd pair in a row of all white leather Blazers

Not a huge fan of the graphic but I wanted to try one of Hockey’s 8.75s now that they’re making them. First time skating Aces (after a few pairs of Ventures in a row) which might be a rough transition but I’m thinking they’ll pair nicely with the 14.5 wheelbase.  Also stoked that the OG classics are now in F4.

I have an 8.5 Hockey deck lined up for after this.  Has anyone skated 9 inch Aces on an 8.5 before? I’ve never gone a full half inch difference between my deck and trucks before...

You better put some 5.8s on that 8.5.

[Fhk]

Late birthday presents from my girl came today
Bobby's twin tail
148? Thunders
54mm bones
Swiss
Mob
Laceless shelltoes
I have been on a big board kick. But I just had a great school hallway session on this 8.38. I love school vacations 

[babywantsbluevelvet]

8.75” Prime Wood LA “S4” shape
L: 32” WB: 14.25” N: 6.875” T: 6.75”
Indy 159 Standards
Indy aftermarket black conical bushings
Speedlab 97a 56mm
Swiss 6
Indy 7/8ths Phillips

I’ll probably put rails and some stickers on it after testing it out tomorrow, but for now I’m soaking in the blank look.

[munchbox]

Late birthday presents from my girl came today
Bobby's twin tail
148? Thunders
54mm bones
Swiss
Mob
Laceless shelltoes
I have been on a big board kick. But I just had a great school hallway session on this 8.38. I love school vacations 

shelltoes look so good without the laces. how good are the centering straps for skating?

[Mcidraque]

I have an 8.5 Hockey deck lined up for after this.  Has anyone skated 9 inch Aces on an 8.5 before? I’ve never gone a full half inch difference between my deck and trucks before...

done that and let me tell you: i felt like fucking peter parker the very first day he got his powers. Slappying my way to the spot sometimes on purpose, sometimes not. Forget about shuvs/360-flips thought but if that's not something you're looking for: go try it, superfun

[Fhk]

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Late birthday presents from my girl came today
Bobby's twin tail
148? Thunders
54mm bones
Swiss
Mob
Laceless shelltoes
I have been on a big board kick. But I just had a great school hallway session on this 8.38. I love school vacations 

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shelltoes look so good without the laces. how good are the centering straps for skating?

You could definitely skate them without the laces. They would be as good as a slip-on skate shoe imo. I do throw laces in them because I like the look better. Definitely my favorite shoes.

[jay_nev]

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Late birthday presents from my girl came today
Bobby's twin tail
148? Thunders
54mm bones
Swiss
Mob
Laceless shelltoes
I have been on a big board kick. But I just had a great school hallway session on this 8.38. I love school vacations 

[close]

shelltoes look so good without the laces. how good are the centering straps for skating?

[close]

You could definitely skate them without the laces. They would be as good as a slip-on skate shoe imo. I do throw laces in them because I like the look better. Definitely my favorite shoes.

that must have been crazy loud in a school hallway? Echo? So sick though. I work part time in an old mill and push the wooden floored hallways sometimes

[Fhk]

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Late birthday presents from my girl came today
Bobby's twin tail
148? Thunders
54mm bones
Swiss
Mob
Laceless shelltoes
I have been on a big board kick. But I just had a great school hallway session on this 8.38. I love school vacations 

[close]

shelltoes look so good without the laces. how good are the centering straps for skating?

[close]

You could definitely skate them without the laces. They would be as good as a slip-on skate shoe imo. I do throw laces in them because I like the look better. Definitely my favorite shoes.

[close]

that must have been crazy loud in a school hallway? Echo? So sick though. I work part time in an old mill and push the wooden floored hallways sometimes

It's not too loud but it sounds wicked cool. Shitty part is I have to restrain from fliptricks because last time I skated in there I missed a few and it dinged up the floor..so it's just ollie variations and shove it tricks from now on. I gotta keep it professional lol

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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Late birthday presents from my girl came today
Bobby's twin tail
148? Thunders
54mm bones
Swiss
Mob
Laceless shelltoes
I have been on a big board kick. But I just had a great school hallway session on this 8.38. I love school vacations 

[close]

shelltoes look so good without the laces. how good are the centering straps for skating?

[close]

You could definitely skate them without the laces. They would be as good as a slip-on skate shoe imo. I do throw laces in them because I like the look better. Definitely my favorite shoes.

Nice!! Glad to see someone else appreciating this version of the superstar! It such a step-up in every way. Love my pairs.

[newspaperparty]

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Hockey 8.75 x 32.60 (14.5 wheelbase)
Spitfire Formula Four OG Classics 52 mm
-both lightly skated with my old Ventures

Ace 55s
Bronson Raw bearings
Mob grip
Random Bones hardware
Not pictured - 2nd pair in a row of all white leather Blazers

Not a huge fan of the graphic but I wanted to try one of Hockey’s 8.75s now that they’re making them. First time skating Aces (after a few pairs of Ventures in a row) which might be a rough transition but I’m thinking they’ll pair nicely with the 14.5 wheelbase.  Also stoked that the OG classics are now in F4.

I have an 8.5 Hockey deck lined up for after this.  Has anyone skated 9 inch Aces on an 8.5 before? I’ve never gone a full half inch difference between my deck and trucks before...

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You better put some 5.8s on that 8.5.

I've skated 55s on 8.5 (including Hockey 8.5) on 6 or 7 different setups and loved it every time. Flip tricks and everything worked great still. Honestly amazing setup all around for me

Also, super curious to hear about how that 8.75 Hockey skates, was stoked to see that and the 9. Too bad the 9's wheelbase is a mile long

[jay_nev]

Also, super curious to hear about how that 8.75 Hockey skates, was stoked to see that and the 9. Too bad the 9's wheelbase is a mile long

same. The 8.75” shape is more blunt than the 9” as well. Close to scooping it if it’s still around when some snow melts.