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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29010 on: September 08, 2021, 05:36:52 PM »
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29011 on: September 08, 2021, 05:41:22 PM »
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Quasi bandaid shape 7.6x31.75
Venture low 5.0
Spitfire 48mm
Bones big balls
Shortys 7/8 Allen key
Jessup griptape
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@nosneb You outdid yourself with this one!
agreed, best one yet
only way i can ride a board that skinny is if it has those snowboard style kicks. would love to see a hockey shape slimmed down like this
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29012 on: September 08, 2021, 06:20:45 PM »
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Quasi bandaid shape 7.6x31.75
Venture low 5.0
Spitfire 48mm
Bones big balls
Shortys 7/8 Allen key
Jessup griptape
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@nosneb You outdid yourself with this one!
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agreed, best one yet
only way i can ride a board that skinny is if it has those snowboard style kicks. would love to see a hockey shape slimmed down like this
That's where I'm at. I absolutely love the traditional sub 7.75 pointy kicks. But my old clumsy ass could use some more real estate these days. This would be the perfect combo, and I bet fliptricks wouldn't suffer either.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29013 on: September 09, 2021, 05:44:29 PM »
That board looks amazing!! Looks so long in the second pic for some reason.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29014 on: September 10, 2021, 04:32:34 AM »


sour 7.875
venture 5.2h
loophole 52mm

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29015 on: September 10, 2021, 05:35:45 AM »


sour 7.875
venture 5.2h
loophole 52mm
nice..downsized huh?

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29016 on: September 10, 2021, 08:21:19 AM »
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sour 7.875
venture 5.2h
loophole 52mm
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nice..downsized huh?

this is the size i prefer to ride, but my last few boards were 8inches and just started to feel to big for me.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29017 on: September 10, 2021, 03:10:32 PM »
took the leap and sized down from an 8.38 to an 8.25

a couple compromises with this new setup, WB is 14” when i’m usually into boards with an 14.25-14.38 WB, and it’s kind of a flat board. will take some getting used to, but i wanted to support. has a nice kick to it so far. 

Girl 8.25 Breana 93 Til
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29018 on: September 10, 2021, 11:03:58 PM »
Grimple 8.5, 14.25wb
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire F4 Classics 60mm 99d
Bones reds
Random 7/8” hardware

Love it for transition but getting a lot of ghost pop with these big wheels. Don’t want to compromise wheel size, so what should I look for in my next board to deal with the big wheel ghost pop, mellower kicks?


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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29019 on: September 11, 2021, 09:42:56 AM »
Grimple 8.5, 14.25wb
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire F4 Classics 60mm 99d
Bones reds
Random 7/8” hardware

Love it for transition but getting a lot of ghost pop with these big wheels. Don’t want to compromise wheel size, so what should I look for in my next board to deal with the big wheel ghost pop, mellower kicks?

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or just longer kicks

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29020 on: September 11, 2021, 11:10:09 AM »
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Grimple 8.5, 14.25wb
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire F4 Classics 60mm 99d
Bones reds
Random 7/8” hardware

Love it for transition but getting a lot of ghost pop with these big wheels. Don’t want to compromise wheel size, so what should I look for in my next board to deal with the big wheel ghost pop, mellower kicks?

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or just longer kicks

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29021 on: September 11, 2021, 06:50:54 PM »
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Grimple 8.5, 14.25wb
Ace AF1 55
Spitfire F4 Classics 60mm 99d
Bones reds
Random 7/8” hardware

Love it for transition but getting a lot of ghost pop with these big wheels. Don’t want to compromise wheel size, so what should I look for in my next board to deal with the big wheel ghost pop, mellower kicks?

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or just longer kicks
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Thanks!

Yes, that size board has such a short tail, might only be a minimal difference, but I definitely felt it, when compared to other boards.

Even the 8.38 x 32 or 8.4 x 32 both with 14.25 wheebase felt so much easier, which are all the same DLX boards, as they had longer tails.

The slightly mellower kicks will mean the tail will get to the ground faster too, so a III or IV stamped board will do that, but whenever I find I am getting ghost pop it is usually more so because I am not getting down low enough, which is often the case with any board.

Once you get a bit more used to the size of the wheels, it should even out the ghost pop thing too.  Muscle memory really makes some things work so well and other things not work at all in regards to different setups.

Do you still get the same issue popping off the nose?  Just curious.


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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29022 on: September 11, 2021, 07:29:24 PM »

Fucking Awesome 8.25
Venture V-Lights 5.6
Spitfire F4 Classics 54mm 101a
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29023 on: September 11, 2021, 11:31:15 PM »
Setup a new curb/cruiser board to supplement my park setup. First time on this shape from DLX and it’s great. I like it a lot more than the 8.5x31.8 I was using before for the curbs



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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29024 on: September 12, 2021, 11:32:37 AM »
Matt Reason Tribute Set-Up
Snack/PS Stix: 33” x 8.625” x 14.75”, N: 7”/T: 6.625”
Indy 149
60mm Spitfire Classic 99a
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I'm still obsessed with this setup, I hope it rides amazing. I got 55mm OG Classics since it was the biggest I could find and they just do not feel big enough

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29025 on: September 12, 2021, 11:54:53 AM »

HATE the graphic LOVE the specs
Real 8.5 x 32 Tropical Dream Oval 14.1 WB
Plenty of space between the bolts and where the nose and tail start to curve up (fingers of flat).
Thunder Team 149s
Spitfire Conical Fulls 53mm 101a
Shorties 7/8
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29026 on: September 12, 2021, 12:33:08 PM »


santa cruz 8.8/31.8/14.25 wb
venture 5.8 hollow w/indy supersofts
f4 conical full 56mm 97a (now 52)
swiss super 6
bronze
jessup
sb dunk lows and highs

went up in wb & truck size but keeping the forged plates, giving it a spin this afternoon
@Esmith5488 following up on the pop feel with venture forged, way too beastly even for my legs. the lightness paired with the steep angled kicks and extended wheelbase wasnt worth getting used to imo. switched to cast plates and everything is clicking again.

heres what works from my own experience:
cast plates for 14.18-14.25 wb
forged plates for 14.0-14.125 wb
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29027 on: September 12, 2021, 12:50:19 PM »
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29028 on: September 12, 2021, 01:40:36 PM »

HATE the graphic LOVE the specs
Real 8.5 x 32 Tropical Dream Oval 14.1 WB
Plenty of space between the bolts and where the nose and tail start to curve up (fingers of flat).
Thunder Team 149s
Spitfire Conical Fulls 53mm 101a
Shorties 7/8
MOB

Super curious about this new shape as the original 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb dlx shape is usually a go to for me. Do you know how it compares to the original shape? Is it similar or does it square out more ?

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29029 on: September 12, 2021, 01:45:24 PM »
I almost got this exact deck based off the specs since i normally skate the 8.5x31.8x14.25 wb....this graphic just felt a little too off for me to try. Hopefully they will do some more in this shape. Maybe just some plain color deck with the classic real instead of the floral zumiez print would be cool. How does it skate for you so far?

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29030 on: September 12, 2021, 04:33:15 PM »
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Matt Reason Tribute Set-Up
Snack/PS Stix: 33” x 8.625” x 14.75”, N: 7”/T: 6.625”
Indy 149
60mm Spitfire Classic 99a
1/4 Indy risers




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I'm still obsessed with this setup, I hope it rides amazing. I got 55mm OG Classics since it was the biggest I could find and they just do not feel big enough

i got a 56mm.the 1st time opening the package, i tot they sent the wrong wheel size coz they look small for a 56mm 😅..i think i need to get a 60mm

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29031 on: September 12, 2021, 07:39:00 PM »
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santa cruz 8.8/31.8/14.25 wb
venture 5.8 hollow w/indy supersofts
f4 conical full 56mm 97a (now 52)
swiss super 6
bronze
jessup
sb dunk lows and highs

went up in wb & truck size but keeping the forged plates, giving it a spin this afternoon
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@Esmith5488 following up on the pop feel with venture forged, way too beastly even for my legs. the lightness paired with the steep angled kicks and extended wheelbase wasnt worth getting used to imo. switched to cast plates and everything is clicking again.

heres what works from my own experience:
cast plates for 14.18-14.25 wb
forged plates for 14.0-14.125 wb

Sounds good to me. Such a great looking setup. Looking forward to trying a Santa Cruz down the line. I’ll have you know that, that cranberry spray paint is sold out everywhere. I went to 5 stores last week making my rounds. All spray paint stock is low. Lol

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29032 on: September 12, 2021, 11:42:56 PM »

HATE the graphic LOVE the specs
Real 8.5 x 32 Tropical Dream Oval 14.1 WB
Plenty of space between the bolts and where the nose and tail start to curve up (fingers of flat).
Thunder Team 149s
Spitfire Conical Fulls 53mm 101a
Shorties 7/8
MOB

How are you liking those dimension? I got the 8.25 Tropical Oval coming in the mail. I just set up an 8.25 x 32 x 14 and thought I would love it with Venture Forged because of how much they would extend the wheelbase. Grinds and slides felt fine. Ollies felt way too delayed, so did my FS Flips and Hardflips. But my Kickflips are the best they've been in months. Could be because I'm riding the 5.6 which only comes in HI (instead of LO) and 54mm instead of 52mm wheels.
Venture Truck Height:

5.0 & 5.2 LO
STANDARD - 1.88” - 47.75mm
FORGED - 1.85”- 46.99mm

5.0 ,5.2, 5.6, 5.8 & 6.1 HI
STANDARD - 2.09” - 53.09mm
FORGED - 2.04” - 51.82m

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29033 on: September 13, 2021, 12:25:40 AM »


First Hjalte board and couldn't be happier  :)
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Ventures 6.1 with bones bushings
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29034 on: September 13, 2021, 12:44:11 AM »




Almost new Setup

Hockey Vandals 8.75
Miles Grip
Venture V-Hollow 6.1 (Stock)
Spitfire OG Classics F4 55mm
Bones Swiss Ceramics
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29035 on: September 13, 2021, 05:20:03 AM »
Damn, lots of Ventures in this page. I'm actually thinking of maybe trying some next, just waiting to hit the axle on my indy's first (its getting close). I ride 8.25 boards usually with smaller wheelbase and was thinking of the V-Hollows 5.6. I do love the carvy feeling I get from my Indys. Does anyone here made that change from indy to venture? I know they extend the wheelbase but can you get a similar kind of turn?

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29036 on: September 13, 2021, 05:47:05 AM »
Damn, lots of Ventures in this page. I'm actually thinking of maybe trying some next, just waiting to hit the axle on my indy's first (its getting close). I ride 8.25 boards usually with smaller wheelbase and was thinking of the V-Hollows 5.6. I do love the carvy feeling I get from my Indys. Does anyone here made that change from indy to venture? I know they extend the wheelbase but can you get a similar kind of turn?

Once you break them in Ventures will carve and turn nicely. But a plain fact is they won't replicate the same turn "feeling" they still can turn sharp though. I'm a big fan and was capable of riding them on transition and street. (They were also the first trucks I ever hit axle on so definitely well skated). I'd recommend trying them on someone's board if you have a chance just to see how they feel.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29037 on: September 13, 2021, 08:11:29 AM »
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Damn, lots of Ventures in this page. I'm actually thinking of maybe trying some next, just waiting to hit the axle on my indy's first (its getting close). I ride 8.25 boards usually with smaller wheelbase and was thinking of the V-Hollows 5.6. I do love the carvy feeling I get from my Indys. Does anyone here made that change from indy to venture? I know they extend the wheelbase but can you get a similar kind of turn?
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Once you break them in Ventures will carve and turn nicely. But a plain fact is they won't replicate the same turn "feeling" they still can turn sharp though. I'm a big fan and was capable of riding them on transition and street. (They were also the first trucks I ever hit axle on so definitely well skated). I'd recommend trying them on someone's board if you have a chance just to see how they feel.

True, I have a friend of mine that rides ventures, but really tight. Hard to tell how the turn would feel. I can also always try to sell them if I don’t like them… it’s something new to try out at least.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29038 on: September 13, 2021, 10:26:03 AM »
Just loosen his kingpin nut and put it back. Use a marker to get it right. With Venture you will need to lean more the deeper the turn goes, but you get used to it. I skate a spot with a tight u-turn  and basically tighten my trucks until I have to tic tac out of the turn, then loosen it slightly.

I would not get forged unless you can get cast hangers and frankentruck.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29039 on: September 13, 2021, 11:12:18 AM »




Almost new Setup

Hockey Vandals 8.75
Miles Grip
Venture V-Hollow 6.1 (Stock)
Spitfire OG Classics F4 55mm
Bones Swiss Ceramics
Dunks for my old, destroyed feet

Beautiful setup and shoe color coordination. Very jealous on those dunks. Hockey graphics are always top notch