The Set-up Thread

[big_kev_215]

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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...

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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.

I’m probably going to throw some riptides in the AF1s at some point in the near future and see if that changes my opinion.  I know for some people the pivot cup issue was actually a baseplate issue so I’ll have to investigate that further first.  Either way I need to give them another chance eventually - probably still a great truck but they don’t seem to live up to the hype Ace created

[FROTHY]

He appears to be standing on the peak of a vertically balanced skateboard in a bull fighting ring in heaven.

[culdesac]

He appears to be standing on the peak of a vertically balanced skateboard in a bull fighting ring in heaven.

[Xen]

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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...

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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.

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I’m probably going to throw some riptides in the AF1s at some point in the near future and see if that changes my opinion.  I know for some people the pivot cup issue was actually a baseplate issue so I’ll have to investigate that further first.  Either way I need to give them another chance eventually - probably still a great truck but they don’t seem to live up to the hype Ace created

As one of the few (?) with the b-plate issue ripping the cups, that issue aside and having moved off them to other trucks...man, that turn is still there...and I miss it. In the ACE thread I noted how easy it was to to skate them, no adjustment as they felt like tried and true ACE to me...no worries about WB or grind.

Honestly, their cups might work out long term, but there is something different about them for sure compared to hard AF stock thunder/venture cups, and the newer indy cups/riptides. I don't think Riptides, in this case, would be an improvement but just more of the same.

Also, fuck they are heavy.

[mzlzzz]

They are heavy. I tried to like them. But I had a hard time having fun skating them, and That’s the point, right?

[FrozenIndustries]

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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...

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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.

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I’m probably going to throw some riptides in the AF1s at some point in the near future and see if that changes my opinion.  I know for some people the pivot cup issue was actually a baseplate issue so I’ll have to investigate that further first.  Either way I need to give them another chance eventually - probably still a great truck but they don’t seem to live up to the hype Ace created

@big_kev_215 be mindful that (according to discussion in the Ace thread) the current riptides don't fit the AF1s properly. Kind of annoying.

I made the mistake of impulse buying 77s to try the AF1s out, so who knows when I'll spend time with them again (should have gotten 55s or 66s but I was dazzled by the new size). Current set of 55 classics is grooved and nice, and I have a new set on ice. Not to derail things.

[RichardBarkley]

 
greater washington community foundation

FA Gino 8.0, 14 WB
Venture low, Bobby Worrest 5.2
F4 Conical Full 99a 52m

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greater washington community foundation

FA Gino 8.0, 14 WB
Venture low, Bobby Worrest 5.2
F4 Conical Full 99a 52m

Flambas

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

This is what I’m skating (same wood, different co). Feels great.

[yourbreakfsat]

Zmorgf prototype 10.125" x 31.38" with 13.8" - 14.38" WB (Despite me measuring out a 14-14.5" wb before drilling. Doing the bolt holes is one of the worst things ever.)

Dogtown K-9 60mm 97a 80's Single Conical Wheels (worn down to 58mm)

Thunder 161 Hollow Lights

Bones Swiss

Bones 1/8" riser pads

Bones 1" hardware

Jessup

I might swap the wheels and add rails later, but I'm happy for now.

If you're interested in the stuff I cut, you can keep up with my progress here:

https://www.instagram.com/zmorgf_skateboards/

https://zmorgfskateboards.bigcartel.com/

[Frank and Fred]

Had this board since BA got on AH. Set it up several times but never committed to riding it. This summer I will.

8.62"
Ace AF1 66s
58mm 99a F4 classics
Quantum Atom bearings

[Boog]

Had this board since BA got on AH. Set it up several times but never committed to riding it. This summer I will.

8.62"
Ace AF1 66s
58mm 99a F4 classics
Quantum Atom bearings

I'm jealous. That graphic is just beautiful. Very grade A setup.

[deckard]

greater washington community foundation

FA Gino 8.0, 14 WB
Venture low, Bobby Worrest 5.2
F4 Conical Full 99a 52m

Can you post a pic of the top side please

[RichardBarkley]

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greater washington community foundation

FA Gino 8.0, 14 WB
Venture low, Bobby Worrest 5.2
F4 Conical Full 99a 52m

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Can you post a pic of the top side please

Here ya go

[Skatebeard]

Just built this up, wanted a wider setup to cruise about on and session the basics while my ankle heals. Rather liking the textured "wallpaper" in the graphic.



Hockey 8.5"
Thunder 149 Hollow lights
Boardycakes fat bundt 44mm
generic bearings, either mini logo or cheap shots, i forget.

[white guy in a durag]

I had that same graphic and loved it. Looks great when it starts to get beat up; the scrapes really make the texture layer pop.

[RichardBarkley]

How are the boardy cakes? Might get them for my 7.6

[Frank and Fred]

Last one and now I am set for a good few months:



AA 8.5
AF1 55s
F4 99a Classic fulls (worn down 56s) with old Swiss 6ball.

[os89]

Last one and now I am set for a good few months:



AA 8.5
AF1 55s
F4 99a Classic fulls (worn down 56s) with old Swiss 6ball.

Beautiful and that carpet is sick. Love me a good carpet.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

Skate Warehouse 8.25” with 14” WB
No name trucks
Dimebag Hardware 95a bushings
Slime Balls Mini Vomit 97a 53mm
Bones Red

[FrozenIndustries]

Last one and now I am set for a good few months:



AA 8.5
AF1 55s
F4 99a Classic fulls (worn down 56s) with old Swiss 6ball.

I keep imagining them as being too small but the AF1 55s look so good. I love the 8.5" Hockey shape, too.

[Frank and Fred]

Yeah, they fit great. One washer on inside and one on outside. These wheels are pretty wide though.

[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

9 day set up update. Probably will do another update right before I switch it out or it breaks. Boards feeling good. I am feeling longer wheelbases again for some reason (14.5).
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[Fhk]

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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

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9 day set up update. Probably will do another update right before I switch it out or it breaks. Boards feeling good. I am feeling longer wheelbases again for some reason (14.5).
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Not an easy road..You're doing good man! 

[Skatebeard]

How are the boardy cakes? Might get them for my 7.6

Not too bad overall- not a great slide on them compared to F4 99s, but they're stable and run surprisingly well in the street considering they are so small.

Only down side is you're obviously pushing more and rolling away from tricks a bit slower, but well worth having a set in your skate box to try out.

I wouldn't have them as my only wheel but they're fun for flatground and just dicking around.

[moneen]

cafe board
kaygeezee thunders
pig 54mm
jessup

[TwisT]

Almost 7.25
Tensor Alloy 4.75
Almost 51mm 92a
Shielded bearings


it's for my 4y/o niece

[Omars_Dad]

Some friends from California sent me this shop deck from Long Beach Skate Co. I really like the shape so far, the nose and tail are both a little longer than the Politic and Quasi shapes i've been skating. Also, I just decided to try some Ace trucks which I just finished setting up.
8.3 Long Beach Skate Co.
Ace 44
F4 55mm 99a Lock-Ins
7/8" Hex
Bronson G3/Ceramic Reds Mix
Jessup
Bones Hardcore Medium

[nevrwasben]

Almost 7.25
Tensor Alloy 4.75
Almost 51mm 92a
Shielded bearings


it's for my 4y/o niece

But @TwisT, why you start her off wrong with wheel graphics out and a Krux sticker whilst riding Tensors?
You’re a very nice uncle regardless though; way to spread the love

[Boog]

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Almost 7.25
Tensor Alloy 4.75
Almost 51mm 92a
Shielded bearings


it's for my 4y/o niece

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But @TwisT, why you start her off wrong with wheel graphics out and a Krux sticker whilst riding Tensors?
You’re a very nice uncle regardless though; way to spread the love

Those front trucks are crooked my guy.