The Set-up Thread

[rocklobster]

Promade 8.25 x 32.1 x 14.125 - Steep kicks and concave, first session is usually rough until it mellows out. Was popping uncontrollably high for my tricks, steep concave definitely help with flips.
Venture 5.6 TI with Cast Plates - 2nd board with this pair of trucks, trying to keep to just 1 brand and maybe switching between cast and forged pates
Spitfire Radial Slims 99a 52mm - worn down by 1mm, definitely my favorite wheel shape, flat enough on the sides without feeling chunky
Blank 5-ball Ceramic bearings
Assorted hardware
Jessup

3rd Promade board I've ridden so I know session 1 & 2 are going to be tough. Wanted to get the grip worn in a little bit before I swapped out to new shoes. New shoes + griptape is a death sentence.

[Argyle]

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Pretty close to a Christmas complete.

Killing floor - 8.38
Independent 149 first roll around on these (just switched from thunders) - came without the crosses
SML montano 53mm.
Crockett high or era pro. Another pair of Rowans on the way as loved that shoe.

No idea how to upload a pic so it might be huge (sorry!)

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This is so good. I almost got this same deck, but I decided I wanted to go down to the 8.1 range and work on flip tricks more. Hope it skates well!

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Skates so well. Glad I picked it over the quasi (who i also love but just find the decks feel weird quickly - for me anyway). It just feels familiar with a slightly shorter wb which is even nicer.

The crocketts still need breaking in though. Normally skate the classic pros and these almost feel like skating in timbs right now! Did anybody else find they had a longer than normal (for vans) break in time?

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I never skated the Crocketts, but I did have a pair of the Kyle Walker 1s, which have the same outsole (cup-ish). They never really broke in to the point of them feeling like the vulc vans, but after a bit I got used to them, and they provided some good support imo. They are a lot stiffer though, but you get used to it at some point.

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I’m skating a pair right now and yeah, they definitely take longer to break in. At this point they’re broken in, comfortable, but still nowhere near vulc softness. I had been looking to protect my ankles and get some more padding underfoot after decades of skating vans vulcs, and I’d say they do the job really well.

Thanks both. Definitely doing the job and really comfortable. Just very different after riding vans pros for so long. Actually feel pretty different to the old crockett 2 i had with the ultracush insole which surprised me. I'll keep breaking them in!

[Fhk]

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Polar 8.75x14.38x32.375
Indy 169 cast hollow
F4 54mm 97a
Isotopes
Bender 1" allen
Jessup

Closest I've had to a Christmas complete in a really long time.

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whats the shape like? I’ve found one really cheap and I like the graphic, is it squarish?

They are not squarish..and not pointy, but it is a very easy shape to get along with.

[Sonny Paluso]

Element 8.5
Indy 149
Spit 60mm
Modus 1/8 riser
Bronson ceramics

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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Pretty close to a Christmas complete.

Killing floor - 8.38
Independent 149 first roll around on these (just switched from thunders) - came without the crosses
SML montano 53mm.
Crockett high or era pro. Another pair of Rowans on the way as loved that shoe.

No idea how to upload a pic so it might be huge (sorry!)

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This is so good. I almost got this same deck, but I decided I wanted to go down to the 8.1 range and work on flip tricks more. Hope it skates well!

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Skates so well. Glad I picked it over the quasi (who i also love but just find the decks feel weird quickly - for me anyway). It just feels familiar with a slightly shorter wb which is even nicer.

The crocketts still need breaking in though. Normally skate the classic pros and these almost feel like skating in timbs right now! Did anybody else find they had a longer than normal (for vans) break in time?

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I never skated the Crocketts, but I did have a pair of the Kyle Walker 1s, which have the same outsole (cup-ish). They never really broke in to the point of them feeling like the vulc vans, but after a bit I got used to them, and they provided some good support imo. They are a lot stiffer though, but you get used to it at some point.

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I’m skating a pair right now and yeah, they definitely take longer to break in. At this point they’re broken in, comfortable, but still nowhere near vulc softness. I had been looking to protect my ankles and get some more padding underfoot after decades of skating vans vulcs, and I’d say they do the job really well.

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Thanks both. Definitely doing the job and really comfortable. Just very different after riding vans pros for so long. Actually feel pretty different to the old crockett 2 i had with the ultracush insole which surprised me. I'll keep breaking them in!

what’s the wheelbase on that KF? Looks so nice!!!

[Firebert]

what’s the wheelbase on that KF? Looks so nice!!!

from skatedeluxe: width: 8.375"
length: 32"
wheelbase: 14.375"
nose: 6.8"
tail: 6.55"

[fredgallSOTY]

CROSS-POST FROM THE BIG BOARD THREAD



Birthday Complete

Polar Dane1 (9.75 x 31.375 w/ 14.125 wheelbase)
Ace Trucks Classic 55
Spitfire John Cardiel F4 Deep Cuts Tablet Wheels 55MM
Jessup
Bones Reds
Random hardware

first thoughts... I love this board. super fun, my first time with Aces and I really enjoy them. However my back truck fell off and I need to go to the shop to get a new kingpin nut. that sucks. besides that, love love love this board.

[scrub74]

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Polar 8.75x14.38x32.375
Indy 169 cast hollow
F4 54mm 97a
Isotopes
Bender 1" allen
Jessup

Closest I've had to a Christmas complete in a really long time.

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whats the shape like? I’ve found one really cheap and I like the graphic, is it squarish?

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They are not squarish..and not pointy, but it is a very easy shape to get along with.

I haven't had ridden it much yet since the weather hasn't cooperated but I think it has a full nose (frontside nose slides are one of my faves and it works great) and a more pointy tail.  I like it!

[antarctica]

Madness 8.5 x 32 with a 14.5wb
Ace af1 55s
Spitifre F4 classics 54mm
Pig rail
Jessup
Chuck 70s



On a bit of a budget so I picked up the madness but it skates suprsingly well and has pretty decent pop.

[shpongle]

antihero 8.38 (#3 in the stack)
ace af1 55
spits f4 og classic 55mm 99a
swiss
jessup
vans rowan

very stoked to try something smaller than 8.5 again

[bigdave]

I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

[antarctica]

I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

That shape looks so damn fun

[moonordie]

I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

Not a fan of colored trucks but those gold ones look tiiiighhtttt

[RegularJames]

8.25 Polar Oskar Faces board
144 Indy's
56in 88A OJ Keyframes
Bones Swiss bearings

Just been cruising though, to be honest.

[Mbrimson88]

antihero 8.38 (#3 in the stack)
ace af1 55
spits f4 og classic 55mm 99a
swiss
jessup
vans rowan

very stoked to try something smaller than 8.5 again

That's my favourite at the moment (almost the same setup too), but I actually like it because it is almost 8.5 or even bigger than a couple of other boards marked as 8.5s I have.

[Paperclip20]

Previous and new twin tail 8.3 slick
Ace AF1 44's
Quantum isotope bearings
Spitfire F4 conical fulls 101

I really, really like this as a solid all aspects setup

[Rubbrick]

Previous and new twin tail 8.3 slick
Ace AF1 44's
Quantum isotope bearings
Spitfire F4 conical fulls 101

I really, really like this as a solid all aspects setup

How do you like those isotopes?

[fakiefs180]

I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

The wheel wells look so sick.
How are 99 Slime Balls compared to 99 F4?

And I can feel you on the self-hate. But bro, don't be so hard on yourself. Not everyone is build like a marathon runner. Keep ya head up. 💚

[sweet son of a bitch]

Otherness barker shape
54mm OG spits
Reds bearings
New aces 44

[white guy in a durag]

Been having a hard time at work and constant vertigo for like a week and half. Finally had time and the ability to skate so I set up another board I don't need to celebrate.



Quasi Dallas Man 8.5"
ace classic 44
NFG 56m V cuts
Quantum Isotopes
Bronze (1" phillips because jesus helps you pop higher if you got crosses on your board)
JJ purcell mids

[bigdave]

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I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

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The wheel wells look so sick.
How are 99 Slime Balls compared to 99 F4?

And I can feel you on the self-hate. But bro, don't be so hard on yourself. Not everyone is build like a marathon runner. Keep ya head up. 💚

I prefer the Spits but I cant put my finger on quite why.

and thanks man. Appreciate the good words.

[Ol Nick]

I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

ILL! I need to get a white deck so I can get some gold trucks. This looks bad to the bone. You posting that top sheet?

[munchbox]

Been having a hard time at work and constant vertigo for like a week and half. Finally had time and the ability to skate so I set up another board I don't need to celebrate.



Quasi Dallas Man 8.5"
ace classic 44
NFG 56m V cuts
Quantum Isotopes
Bronze (1" phillips because jesus helps you pop higher if you got crosses on your board)
JJ purcell mids

what if you dont believe in jesus?

allen bolts to put a hex on the haters

[white guy in a durag]

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Been having a hard time at work and constant vertigo for like a week and half. Finally had time and the ability to skate so I set up another board I don't need to celebrate.



Quasi Dallas Man 8.5"
ace classic 44
NFG 56m V cuts
Quantum Isotopes
Bronze (1" phillips because jesus helps you pop higher if you got crosses on your board)
JJ purcell mids

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what if you dont believe in jesus?

allen bolts to put a hex on the haters

Those are the shalom bolts, good for slap rep.

[munchbox]

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Been having a hard time at work and constant vertigo for like a week and half. Finally had time and the ability to skate so I set up another board I don't need to celebrate.



Quasi Dallas Man 8.5"
ace classic 44
NFG 56m V cuts
Quantum Isotopes
Bronze (1" phillips because jesus helps you pop higher if you got crosses on your board)
JJ purcell mids

[close]

what if you dont believe in jesus?

allen bolts to put a hex on the haters

[close]

Those are the shalom bolts, good for slap rep.

sorry, you cant repeat a karma action without waiting 24 hours.

[bigdave]

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I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

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ILL! I need to get a white deck so I can get some gold trucks. This looks bad to the bone. You posting that top sheet?

well since ya asked nicely...(you get the bonus of an incredible well placed phone shadow too)

[fakiefs180]

Been having a hard time at work and constant vertigo for like a week and half. Finally had time and the ability to skate so I set up another board I don't need to celebrate.



Quasi Dallas Man 8.5"
ace classic 44
NFG 56m V cuts
Quantum Isotopes
Bronze (1" phillips because jesus helps you pop higher if you got crosses on your board)
JJ purcell mids

Can you describe the vertigo? I had that last year for two months and it was the worst. Went to every fuckin doctor I knew. And then I found a chiropractor and she told me, I tweaked a nerve in my lower left back and that's where that vertigo came from. Go see a doctor about that.

And sick setup by the way.

[switchfrontshuv]

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I pretty much completely hate myself, my weight, my body image issues, etc. so I figured I'd get a skateboard dedicated to it.

Into the Wild 9" tapering shape w/ Pontus Alv art.
Gold 55 Ace AF1s
56mm 99a Slime Ball Guts
Bronson G3s
Ace 7/8" Allen
Mob w/ a clear window for the top sheet.

[close]

ILL! I need to get a white deck so I can get some gold trucks. This looks bad to the bone. You posting that top sheet?

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well since ya asked nicely...(you get the bonus of an incredible well placed phone shadow too)

idk why but I find noses like that so fucking ugly

[moonordie]

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Been having a hard time at work and constant vertigo for like a week and half. Finally had time and the ability to skate so I set up another board I don't need to celebrate.



Quasi Dallas Man 8.5"
ace classic 44
NFG 56m V cuts
Quantum Isotopes
Bronze (1" phillips because jesus helps you pop higher if you got crosses on your board)
JJ purcell mids

[close]

what if you dont believe in jesus?

allen bolts to put a hex on the haters

[close]

Those are the shalom bolts, good for slap rep.

[close]

sorry, you cant repeat a karma action without waiting 24 hours.

[moonordie]

Real 8.5 Mason R1 8.5 x 32.25 x 14.38
Mob
SJ Allen 7/8
Indy forged Ti149
F4 CF 99 53mm
Usually swiss 6 but I'm testing some Camino ceramics raws (maybe a nanobrand I'll do)
Lance Blazers mid