The Set-up Thread

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Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Carpet 8.125
148 Thunder Team Hollow plates, ti hangers
52 F4 Classics
Bones Swiss Big Balls
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Really need to figure out what brands make this exact Carpet shape cuz it and the 8.25 are awesome. I’ve got another 8.25 on deck but getting their decks is a pain.

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

Both setups look real decent. I’ve been missing thunders.
What do you not like about the wheels? 52 in the fulls I like, 54 and up too much for this weakling.

[brucewillis]

Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Carpet 8.125
148 Thunder Team Hollow plates, ti hangers
52 F4 Classics
Bones Swiss Big Balls
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Really need to figure out what brands make this exact Carpet shape cuz it and the 8.25 are awesome. I’ve got another 8.25 on deck but getting their decks is a pain.

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

Why are you not stoked on the wheels?

[jay_nev]

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Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

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Why are you not stoked on the wheels?

check the F4 thread for wheel shape discussion:
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=68020.msg3529642#msg3529642

[Stlfromca]

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Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Carpet 8.125
148 Thunder Team Hollow plates, ti hangers
52 F4 Classics
Bones Swiss Big Balls
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Really need to figure out what brands make this exact Carpet shape cuz it and the 8.25 are awesome. I’ve got another 8.25 on deck but getting their decks is a pain.

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

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Why are you not stoked on the wheels?

  I got the 52 full and fucking LOVE them

[CannerSpaghetti]

Krooked 8.5 PP
Indy 149 Hollow Louie Lopez
Satori 53mm 101a Vinyl Shape
Bones Super Reds
Pig Gold Hardware
MOB

Really liking everything about this

[Fhk]

Another 8.75 Polar
Venture 6.1
55 classics
Bones Swiss
Solstice shop grip
 Don't mind the hardware that hasn't been tightened yet.
Ugly half cabs that I love

[ballintoohard]

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Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Carpet 8.125
148 Thunder Team Hollow plates, ti hangers
52 F4 Classics
Bones Swiss Big Balls
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Really need to figure out what brands make this exact Carpet shape cuz it and the 8.25 are awesome. I’ve got another 8.25 on deck but getting their decks is a pain.

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

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Why are you not stoked on the wheels?

I think I’m just very used to everything about classics since that’s mostly all I’ve ever skated. I like the way they lock into crooks variations. I never have noseslide issues with Thunders and tons of baseplate wear to prove it, but these feel horrible for em.

[jay_nev]

Another 8.75 Polar
Venture 6.1
55 classics
Bones Swiss
Solstice shop grip
 Don't mind the hardware that hasn't been tightened yet.
Ugly half cabs that I love

nice! Good to rep solstice. Like that deck a lot. Tail shape more pointy than I thought or maybe it’s the angle.

[Fhk]

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Another 8.75 Polar
Venture 6.1
55 classics
Bones Swiss
Solstice shop grip
 Don't mind the hardware that hasn't been tightened yet.
Ugly half cabs that I love

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nice! Good to rep solstice. Like that deck a lot. Tail shape more pointy than I thought or maybe it’s the angle.

Just the angle bud, it's the same as my other one minus the large chip on the nose.
Love supporting Solstice too!

[SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR]

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All new everything.

917 8.38 slick
Ace 44
F4 97a 54mm
Bones Swiss
Silverados

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@SUPREMENECKPROTECTOR that's a lovely looking setup. and that's the first 917 graphic I've ever really been impressed by. What Adidas are those? They look super fresh. What do the 97a F4s feel like on street?

The shoes are 3st.003. The wheels are pretty cool because they offer a lot of control while still being slideable. Haven´t ridden a classic wheel shape in a minute. So far i like everything about this setup and think about getting another slick.

[cosmicgypsies]

the size down continues



8.25 shop deck
venture 5.6 polished
54mm spf v5s (prolly 50mm by now)
old pair of suciu advs with busenitz insoles because the original insoles are fucking awful

[Firebert]

All new everything.

917 8.38 slick

I want to see a top down of this one - how steep are the kicks?

[ballintoohard]

I had that deck and felt it was flat as fuck. Felt the best on Indy's for me.

[moonordie]

the size down continues



8.25 shop deck
venture 5.6 polished
54mm spf v5s (prolly 50mm by now)
old pair of suciu advs with busenitz insoles because the original insoles are fucking awful

Suciu 1? I kinda liked that insole after a while

[cosmicgypsies]

@moonordie yeah the 1's, the bumps on those insoles just werent working for me. basically impossible to get them on without my sock being pulled and feeling super tight.

[slappy50]

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busted the nose clean off my 9.0 hockey, decided to try the 8.75.
Hockey chaos 8.75, 32.6, 14.5 wb
ace 55, stock
spitfire F4 tablets 53mm 99a
bones swiss 6
whatever hardware
mob grip, didnt come out as nice as i planned but whateva

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can’t find this size anymore around me so I’m hoping it drops again w a new graphic this spring.
The length is measured tape down yea? So more like 32.1-32.2” or so?
How are you liking it with ace 55?

i haven’t measured with the tape yet, but it definitely feels shorter than 32.6. i’m really liking it with ace 55, they’re my favourite trucks atm, and the slightly wider axle than deck adds a good amount of stability for me, especially on hills n shit. i’m not a big board flipper, but the kicks definitely feel nice. when i first got on it i kinda thought it was an 8.5 because of the length. i hope they bring the shape back too. i’ll measure the length for you when i get home. tape straight across, not pushed down, right?

[big_kev_215]

Hockey K-Rod 8.5 x 31.91” (14.25” wheelbase)
Ace 55s stock
OJ keyframes 87a 54s
Bronson raws
Mob grip
Random Bones hardware

Working my way back down from 8.75s.  Did one ollie in my basement after I set it up and the pop felt incredible with the 14.25 wheelbase and Aces.  Going to inevitably switch the wheels out for some 52mm spitfire 99a’s when the novelty wears off after like 15 mins of skating tomorrow... 

[tom]

It’s not really a “real” setup, but not quite a cruiser either. I just put together this goof-around board. The wheels and bearings have been sitting in a drawer for the past 6.5 years waiting for the right opportunity. The trucks were meant for something else




Prime shaped mini 7.8x27.5 11.5” wheelbase
ACE 22’s
56mm Orbs from their first run in 2014
Reds
Dooks risers

[slappy50]

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busted the nose clean off my 9.0 hockey, decided to try the 8.75.
Hockey chaos 8.75, 32.6, 14.5 wb
ace 55, stock
spitfire F4 tablets 53mm 99a
bones swiss 6
whatever hardware
mob grip, didnt come out as nice as i planned but whateva

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can’t find this size anymore around me so I’m hoping it drops again w a new graphic this spring.
The length is measured tape down yea? So more like 32.1-32.2” or so?
How are you liking it with ace 55?

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i haven’t measured with the tape yet, but it definitely feels shorter than 32.6. i’m really liking it with ace 55, they’re my favourite trucks atm, and the slightly wider axle than deck adds a good amount of stability for me, especially on hills n shit. i’m not a big board flipper, but the kicks definitely feel nice. when i first got on it i kinda thought it was an 8.5 because of the length. i hope they bring the shape back too. i’ll measure the length for you when i get home. tape straight across, not pushed down, right?

its 32.25 long, with 7.25ish nose (measured from tip of nose to between 2 from bolts), tail is 6.75 (measured same as nose), wheelbase is 14.5 @jay_nev

[gaunting]

Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Carpet 8.125
148 Thunder Team Hollow plates, ti hangers
52 F4 Classics
Bones Swiss Big Balls
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Really need to figure out what brands make this exact Carpet shape cuz it and the 8.25 are awesome. I’ve got another 8.25 on deck but getting their decks is a pain.

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

what are those green bushings you’re rockin’ on that grimple stix?

[fakiefs180]

* Anti Hero 8.18 x 31.875 / 14.38 wb
* Indy Hollow Forged 139 / two washers inside, back truck top bottom Indy Blue (94d ?), both kingpins cut down with a angle grinder and shaved down top bushings
* Radial Slims 53mm / now ~ 50mm (they are lovely)
* Modus Blue Bearings
* Jessup Ultra Grip
* Indy Bolts
* Killer Croc Sticker

I had a few sleepless nights because of that wheelbase, but so far it's not much of a difference to me.

[TastyBurrito]

Celebrated quitting my toxic ass job (and getting a better one) with a Christmas complete.

SeaRat 10” popsicle (Corgi for scale)
Indy 215s
1/4” Dooks risers
Spitfire Charger Conical 58mm
Bronson Raws
Mob Grip

[RichardBarkley]

Celebrated quitting my toxic ass job (and getting a better one) with a Christmas complete.

SeaRat 10” popsicle (Corgi for scale)
Indy 215s
1/4” Dooks risers
Spitfire Charger Conical 58mm
Bronson Raws
Mob Grip

Best setup photo ever.

What's his name ?

[TastyBurrito]

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Celebrated quitting my toxic ass job (and getting a better one) with a Christmas complete.

SeaRat 10” popsicle (Corgi for scale)
Indy 215s
1/4” Dooks risers
Spitfire Charger Conical 58mm
Bronson Raws
Mob Grip

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Best setup photo ever.

What's his name ?

Riley

[Easy Slider]

Ishod 8.38" Dreamer shape w Mob
Indies standard 144 w Bones HC bushings hard
Bones 100s 52mm (down to a hair under 50mm) w Swiss
Dooks Silencers
Diamond Supply 1" allen bolts

Looking forward to inaugurating this baby tomorrow.

[Dan Gerous]

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Celebrated quitting my toxic ass job (and getting a better one) with a Christmas complete.

SeaRat 10” popsicle (Corgi for scale)
Indy 215s
1/4” Dooks risers
Spitfire Charger Conical 58mm
Bronson Raws
Mob Grip

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Best setup photo ever.

What's his name ?

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Riley

"What's the size of that board?"
"One dog!"
 

[ballintoohard]

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Grimple 8.75 Egg
149 Thunder Team Hollows
52 Conical Fulls not stoked on
Old Swiss
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Carpet 8.125
148 Thunder Team Hollow plates, ti hangers
52 F4 Classics
Bones Swiss Big Balls
7/8 Allen Thunder hardware

Really need to figure out what brands make this exact Carpet shape cuz it and the 8.25 are awesome. I’ve got another 8.25 on deck but getting their decks is a pain.

The Grimple is surprisingly nimble although I’m not used to how to scoop the tail yet. Want to change out the wheels. Going to put the Quantum bearings on one of these probably the Carpet.

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what are those green bushings you’re rockin’ on that grimple stix?

Photos removed to stop clogging up the page, but they're aftermarket Indy conical bushings in a Creature colorway. Got them for free from a friend. They're the same height as Thunder bushings.

[Hyliannightmare]

It’s not really a “real” setup, but not quite a cruiser either. I just put together this goof-around board. The wheels and bearings have been sitting in a drawer for the past 6.5 years waiting for the right opportunity. The trucks were meant for something else




Prime shaped mini 7.8x27.5 11.5” wheelbase
ACE 22’s
56mm Orbs from their first run in 2014
Reds
Dooks risers

Looks fun as hell

[yourbreakfsat]

It’s not really a “real” setup, but not quite a cruiser either. I just put together this goof-around board. The wheels and bearings have been sitting in a drawer for the past 6.5 years waiting for the right opportunity. The trucks were meant for something else




Prime shaped mini 7.8x27.5 11.5” wheelbase
ACE 22’s
56mm Orbs from their first run in 2014
Reds
Dooks risers

Where on earth did you get a sticker that big?? 

[tom]

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It’s not really a “real” setup, but not quite a cruiser either. I just put together this goof-around board. The wheels and bearings have been sitting in a drawer for the past 6.5 years waiting for the right opportunity. The trucks were meant for something else




Prime shaped mini 7.8x27.5 11.5” wheelbase
ACE 22’s
56mm Orbs from their first run in 2014
Reds
Dooks risers

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Where on earth did you get a sticker that big?? 

Every now and again they have “ramp” stickers. You’d have to ask for them when placing a shop order through DLX. I still have 1.5 left after this