The Set-up Thread

[slappyjoes]

Krooked 8.5
Ace classics 55
Spitfire f4 97 duros

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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Frog 8.0 x 32.0 WB 14.0
Venture 5.2 Hi V-lights
Spitfire F4 52mm 101A conical fulls
Bones reds bearings
Thunder 7/8 allen hardware
Mob grip

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love this one

It’s rad! Love frog decks 

[goingapelikenigo]

quasi 8.25
indy 144 w replacement baseplates
indy bushings from my 149s
bronze
jessup
spits tablets

[camel filters]

Freshy season
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8.5 Alltimers
Thunder 149 standard
Olympia Silvergrade bearings
Spitfire F4 conical full 54mm 101
Shank Junt Spanky 7/8 Allen
Jessup

[Fhk]

Wow there is some beauties on this page!

[CaptainBushwacker]

Girl G052 Pop Secret
Venture 5.6
Spitfire F4 54 (worn down to like 50 i think?)
Bones Reds

What was mentioned earlier about Pop Secret being heavy- I've definitely felt that. I have a Real Mason deck on ice, and was amazed how light it felt in my hands, since this is my second Pop Secret in a row. But it's not fucking with my tricks, so I guess it's all good.

[Wizard0f0dds]

Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

[rocklobster]

Girl G052 Pop Secret
Venture 5.6
Spitfire F4 54 (worn down to like 50 i think?)
Bones Reds

What was mentioned earlier about Pop Secret being heavy- I've definitely felt that. I have a Real Mason deck on ice, and was amazed how light it felt in my hands, since this is my second Pop Secret in a row. But it's not fucking with my tricks, so I guess it's all good.

Crailtap graphics have been more hits than misses recently, but they do best when they keep it simple with their iconic logo. I got shipped a 8.25 Pop Secret on ice, add that to the pile of decks I will get down to skating eventually.

[Boog]

Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

[Slugboi22]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

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Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

all this indy talk has me tempted. haven’t skated some in a long long time. anyone know if the forged hollow 149s are taller than thunders? currently ride thunder teams with 1/8 risers.

[Wizard0f0dds]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

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Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

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Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

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all this indy talk has me tempted. haven’t skated some in a long long time. anyone know if the forged hollow 149s are taller than thunders? currently ride thunder teams with 1/8 risers.

I believe thunders with team (cast) plates are 52mm high? (Someone might correct me on this...) and forged plates indys are 53.5, so not that much higher. I think the geometry of indys make them more manageable with bigger wheels though, if that's your concern.

[jay_nev]

"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

[Boog]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

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Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

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Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

Yeah man I have been skating mine for a couple weeks and they're feeling really nice. Getting better and better each session.

[Firebert]

Scumco Smith 8.25 Re-shaped

Ace AF1 44
Spitfire F499 53mm Conical Full
Bones Swiss Ceramics
Jessup Ultra
Shake Junt Andrew Reynolds 7/8 Allen

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

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Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

[close]

Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

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Yeah man I have been skating mine for a couple weeks and they're feeling really nice. Getting better and better each session.

I feel like Indys are the perfect wife. I’m almost down to the axle on my forged 144’s back truck and I love them. I also had some forged 139’s before and I have nothing bad to say about them. Just well made trucks that work. I’m super tempted about trying the new Ace’s next but I love how reliable my indy’s feel.
Ace’s are like that mistress that is always in the back of your head. You’re tempted to give it a try but she’s not as trustable. You might have the most fun ever or catch her in bed with your best friend, you never know. 

[Wizard0f0dds]

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Quasi 8.25
Indy forged titanium 144
Spitfire F4 55mm 99a
Bones reds
Jessup
Bolts

Sized down from 8.5 and was looking at 8.25 trucks. I was debating getting 144s or AF1 44s, with some of the comments in the ace thread, I decided to go with indys.

Post first session:

[close]

Good choice on the trucks. I was thinking about getting them too but got forged hollow 149s instead and I'm glad I did. Also this setup is a beauty.

[close]

Thanks! I'm not disappointed at all, and they're only gonna get better as they break in.

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Yeah man I have been skating mine for a couple weeks and they're feeling really nice. Getting better and better each session.

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I feel like Indys are the perfect wife. I’m almost down to the axle on my forged 144’s back truck and I love them. I also had some forged 139’s before and I have nothing bad to say about them. Just well made trucks that work. I’m super tempted about trying the new Ace’s next but I love how reliable my indy’s feel.
Ace’s are like that mistress that is always in the back of your head. You’re tempted to give it a try but she’s not as trustable. You might have the most fun ever or catch her in bed with your best friend, you never know. 

That's such a great analogy! Indys call you honey, and Aces call you daddy.

[Fhk]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

[moonordie]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

I admire people who can skate on air trainers 1, my flick sucks on those

[Fhk]

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Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

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I admire people who can skate on air trainers 1, my flick sucks on those

Thank you dawg! With steep decks my shitty skating can get away with most shoes.

[manysnakes]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

I was gifted a reasonably well-used FA deck a few weeks ago, and I've skated it extensively since then, and it is lasting a shockingly long time. I don't know what goes into an FA deck, but it definitely seems like they are getting the premium wood.

[TastyBurrito]

Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

[GumOnMyGrip]

"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

Give it a hug for me...

[munchbox]

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Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

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I admire people who can skate on air trainers 1, my flick sucks on those

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Thank you dawg! With steep decks my shitty skating can get away with most shoes.

thats my favorite 8.5 shape, will probably go back to that when i size down from 8.75s (an eternity from now)

cupsoles and steep decks are the fucking truth, just doesnt work with the mellow kicks imo

[goingapelikenigo]

Everything is jiving today. I love this feeling
8.5 FA (my last one wouldn't die..such good quality)
144 titanium's
56mm 97a
Polar Air Trainer 1's (shouldn't be skating them but it has to be done)

Wish I got these Polar Air Trainers, my regular ones skated so good.
Setup is a beauty mane.

[saltusnaut]

Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

Good looking setup!
You know if it's the same shape as gx1000 8.5?

[TastyBurrito]

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Quasi 8.5 (14.25wb)
Ace 44
Spitfire F4 97a Classic 56mm
Bronson Raw
Jessup
Random bolts

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Good looking setup!
You know if it's the same shape as gx1000 8.5?

Sorry, I don't.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

Don't want to start a topic, but I just moved and most skateable areas around town are kinda rough. I do a lot of cruising but also brushing up on my flat tricks. Anyway, I’m thinking of getting some Girl Smoke Session 80a’s. I have zero experience with softer wheels though. Anyone have any input for me?

[Paperclip20]

Don't want to start a topic, but I just moved and most skateable areas around town are kinda rough. I do a lot of cruising but also brushing up on my flat tricks. Anyway, I’m thinking of getting some Girl Smoke Session 80a’s. I have zero experience with softer wheels though. Anyone have any input for me?

I'd recommend checking the wheels thread also ( https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.3750 ) . But in general most board company wheels are not going to be high quality. Also if you're going to be doing tricks you probably want to have a bit higher durometer. Spitfire has a 97A wheel. Bones has some that are similar to that, I know SML has some 92 wheels as well but i've never tried them.

[Freelancevagrant]

"I had the craziest dream last night, i was being chased by a ghost demon, but then he gave me a really dope shaped board :-)"  -Pat Gallaher

Frog pat g craziest dream 9.6”
Ace 55 classics
Spitfire 97a 54mm classics
Heckride

Good lord, this is perfect.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

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Don't want to start a topic, but I just moved and most skateable areas around town are kinda rough. I do a lot of cruising but also brushing up on my flat tricks. Anyway, I’m thinking of getting some Girl Smoke Session 80a’s. I have zero experience with softer wheels though. Anyone have any input for me?

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I'd recommend checking the wheels thread also ( https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.3750 ) . But in general most board company wheels are not going to be high quality. Also if you're going to be doing tricks you probably want to have a bit higher durometer. Spitfire has a 97A wheel. Bones has some that are similar to that, I know SML has some 92 wheels as well but i've never tried them.

That’s good to know. Totally missed the wheels thread too, so thanks all around. Love the Freddie Avatar btw.