The Set-up Thread

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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"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

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Good lord, this is perfect.

That is a rad set-up!

[dancing]

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"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

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Good lord, this is perfect.

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That is a rad set-up!

luv, really want to pick one of these up. shape looks so fun and the graphic is so sick imo

[FrozenIndustries]

Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

[sweet son of a bitch]

Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

That’s the best looking polar graphic I’ve seen in years . I loved the tablet wheels, my favorites yet I just go back to classics .

[FrozenIndustries]

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Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

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That’s the best looking polar graphic I’ve seen in years . I loved the tablet wheels, my favorites yet I just go back to classics .

Tablets rule. I love a square-edged wheel, and with the tablets you get some extra hanger exposure. I'm kind of addicted to how fast the 97 CFs are on rough ground though.

[TastyBurrito]

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Polar 8.5"
Ace 55 classic with Riptides
F4 56mm 97a Conical Full (might swap for 54mm 99 Tablets)

First time ever using clear grip. I've mostly used 44 classics with 8.5" boards but I put my 55s on one a little while ago and really liked it.

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That’s the best looking polar graphic I’ve seen in years . I loved the tablet wheels, my favorites yet I just go back to classics .

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Tablets rule. I love a square-edged wheel, and with the tablets you get some extra hanger exposure. I'm kind of addicted to how fast the 97 CFs are on rough ground though.

97a tablets would be tits.

[shpongle]

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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.

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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. 

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

im more of a daddy dom that's why i ride ace's

[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.

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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. 

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

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im more of a daddy dom that's why i ride ace's

Indys are my main bitch and ventures are my side piece.

[Lloyd Braun]

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

Wow love that graphic. Is it an older drop? Beauty of a set up.

[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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Wow love that graphic. Is it an older drop? Beauty of a set up.

Thanks. It is from an older drop. I’ve just been sitting on this for about a year.

[Oaf]

Was all set to grip an 8.3 twin tail ishod, but the wife insisted I keep the butterfly graphic on the wall for a while.  So...

Hockey 8.38
Ace 44 classics
54mm F4 97a classics
reds
mob

Largest setup I've ever had, and man is it steep.  Feels good so far.

[Xen]

Left:
Creature Hitz 'Larb Ball' 8.78x32.06x14.5"WB
Heroin Glow Stix rails
159 Indy Forged Hollows (Ace bushings w/low top) sleeved flat washers
Bones 54mm V3s 83b (so I can straddle/get on top and sit on one specific curb(s) at a spot; might swap with the below incase I can't)
Bronson Ceramics
Indy bolts
MOB

Right:
Madness 'Donde' R7 8.5x31.88x14.25"WB
Heroin Glow Stix rails
149 Tensor ATG Maglights w/Bones softs (no washers) - previously ACE AF1s
52mm 101 Ricta 'slim' wheels - thinnest wheel I've found. Hard AF.
Spitfire Classics bearings (so dry, so fast!)
Superior Bolts
MOB M80

Rowans

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ULC 8.5 x 32 with a 14.4 wb (small local brand)
Venture V-Lights 5.6 Yuto pro's
Spitfire F4 classics 54mm 101a
Bronze
Jessup
Pig rails
Random nike trainers I found at winners lol

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Jessup

Gnar'd for that grip job (especially the nose). Nice work.

[TastyBurrito]

Left:
Creature Hitz 'Larb Ball' 8.78x32.06x14.5"WB

How are you liking the Larb Ball deck? I have one ready to set up.

[left knee cap]

sci-fi fantasy 8.38x31.8, 14.25 wb
ace 44 og
spitfire 54 conical full
reds

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Jessup

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Gnar'd for that grip job (especially the nose). Nice work.

Thanks man

[Wizard0f0dds]

ULC 8.5 x 32 with a 14.4 wb (small local brand)
Venture V-Lights 5.6 Yuto pro's
Spitfire F4 classics 54mm 101a
Bronze
Jessup
Pig rails
Random nike trainers I found at winners lol

Nice to see a fellow Quebecois 

Sick setup btw!

[Fhk]

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ULC 8.5 x 32 with a 14.4 wb (small local brand)
Venture V-Lights 5.6 Yuto pro's
Spitfire F4 classics 54mm 101a
Bronze
Jessup
Pig rails
Random nike trainers I found at winners lol

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Nice to see a fellow Quebecois 

Sick setup btw!

Tabernak! That grip job is good!

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Left:
Creature Hitz 'Larb Ball' 8.78x32.06x14.5"WB

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How are you liking the Larb Ball deck? I have one ready to set up.

Been off the board(s) for the last two weeks due to various on and off the board injuries so yesterday was my first day back and chose to ride the Madness to try out the ACE AF1s. I'll get to the Larb this week.

Total impulse buy, I've always wanted one but never saw them drop and would miss out; this drop I bit right away (smart too, they sold out everywhere instantly as most shops only had 1 or 2).

Shape-wise I'm loving the tail, jury is out on the nose, I like the shape of it but my preference would be to have it more full/less tapered. That will change once I get to used to skating it. Plus it's the only shape I like out of DSM/NHS and I've decided to only skate their wood exclusively.

[TwisT]

Clutch Blank from Chapman

8.25 Deck
Thunder 148s w indy conical after market bushings
Drkrm 52mm 99a
Quantum ceramics
Primitive Spiderman grip

[augustmoon]

sick, i've been riding these too.  did you do your own graphic?

[TwisT]

sick, i've been riding these too.  did you do your own graphic?

water slide transfer, I learned about it from the DIY graphic thread

[TastyBurrito]

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Left:
Creature Hitz 'Larb Ball' 8.78x32.06x14.5"WB

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How are you liking the Larb Ball deck? I have one ready to set up.

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Been off the board(s) for the last two weeks due to various on and off the board injuries so yesterday was my first day back and chose to ride the Madness to try out the ACE AF1s. I'll get to the Larb this week.

Total impulse buy, I've always wanted one but never saw them drop and would miss out; this drop I bit right away (smart too, they sold out everywhere instantly as most shops only had 1 or 2).

Shape-wise I'm loving the tail, jury is out on the nose, I like the shape of it but my preference would be to have it more full/less tapered. That will change once I get to used to skating it. Plus it's the only shape I like out of DSM/NHS and I've decided to only skate their wood exclusively.

Nice. Yea, the shape is what drew me. I've been trying to ride shorter wheelbases (14.25 and smaller) as I am a shorter dude, so I hope this being a 14.5WB doesn't feel off to me.

And I agree, I like Dwindle wood and shapes – to be fair I've only rode Creature – and am curious if the other brands they press/shape feel similar.

[Hyliannightmare]

Clutch Blank from Chapman

8.25 Deck
Thunder 148s w indy conical after market bushings
Drkrm 52mm 99a
Quantum ceramics
Primitive Spiderman grip

Graphic looks sick

[CannerSpaghetti]

sci-fi fantasy 8.38x31.8, 14.25 wb
ace 44 og
spitfire 54 conical full
reds

Whats the shape like on that johnson?

[TheCrimsonShroud]

Clutch Blank from Chapman

8.25 Deck
Thunder 148s w indy conical after market bushings
Drkrm 52mm 99a
Quantum ceramics
Primitive Spiderman grip

Love that fuckin Miles graphic. I got a blank to decorate myself and I may have to rip that shit off a little.

[Shrinedescender]

sci-fi fantasy 8.38x31.8, 14.25 wb
ace 44 og
spitfire 54 conical full
reds

[big_kev_215]

Polar 8.625 x 32.375 (14.375 wheelbase)
Ace Classics 55s
Spitfire F4 97a 54mm conical fulls
Bearings
Hardware
Mob grip

I had initially picked up some AF1 55s that I was planning to skate with this deck but when I threw them on my last setup I was pretty disappointed. To me they felt like Ace made an Indy with a better, more Ace-like turn and a worse, more sticky grind.  Even the way they broke in (in terms of looseness) felt more like an Indy than the Aces I have now.  The front pivot cup also started blowing out during the first session too. Sticking with the 55 classics for now which for some reason I keep coming back to...

[FrozenIndustries]

Polar 8.625 x 32.375 (14.375 wheelbase)
Ace Classics 55s
Spitfire F4 97a 54mm conical fulls
Bearings
Hardware
Mob grip

I had initially picked up some AF1 55s that I was planning to skate with this deck but when I threw them on my last setup I was pretty disappointed. To me they felt like Ace made an Indy with a better, more Ace-like turn and a worse, more sticky grind.  Even the way they broke in (in terms of looseness) felt more like an Indy than the Aces I have now.  The front pivot cup also started blowing out during the first session too. Sticking with the 55 classics for now which for some reason I keep coming back to...

Same deal. Treated myself to riptides in my 55 classics and I have little interest in skating anything else. Recently revisited my AF1s and 159s and they just did not feel nearly as good.