The Set-up Thread

[hobochimp]

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 ?

[jsettle]

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?

[GBLange]

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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

[Kombuch-A-Holic]

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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

[rocklobster]

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.

[fergus]

First Hjalte board and couldn't be happier 
Polar 8.5
Ventures 6.1 with bones bushings
Spitfire 55mm
Cheap modus bearings

[Chronic85]

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

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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?

[Paperclip20]

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.

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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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.

[LebowskisRug]

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.

[hobochimp]

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

[Sonny Paluso]

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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

You need these in your life. Roadcrew Scram 62mmx52mm and hard. Have Rat Bones like profile. I wanted big and heavy to offset Tensor Mag lightness. Will be a curb crushing set up.

[ohglows]

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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

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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.

Almost set this one up on 5.8 Hollows but I think I made the right decision going with the team thunders. The shorter wheelbase with the 2 fingers of flat on the nose and tail makes popping tricks feel effortless, not a lot of force is required to get the board to flip around. Reminds me a lot of the 8.25 x 31.875 14 WB Shape from Primitive. It has a very predictable pop with thunders. Lots of control with the longer nose and tail as well.

[ohglows]

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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

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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 ?

Very similar nose and tail shapes compared to the 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wheelbase. Tail is slightly pointier than the nose. Nice normal looking popsicle shape.

[hobochimp]

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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

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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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Very similar nose and tail shapes compared to the 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wheelbase. Tail is slightly pointier than the nose. Nice normal looking popsicle shape.

Sick appreciate the feedback. Probably gonna pick one up and spray pint over that zumiez style graphic. Shape sounds exactly what I’m looking for

[vhsfisheye]

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
14” WB, square nose, G052 shape
54mm FF conical fulls
ace 44 trucks
bones swiss
jessup grip

Blue tile lounge is the best shop in North America

[fakie varial flip]

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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

[close]

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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You need these in your life. Roadcrew Scram 62mmx52mm and hard. Have Rat Bones like profile. I wanted big and heavy to offset Tensor Mag lightness. Will be a curb crushing set up.

Fuck those roadcrew wheels look SICK. The OG classics being so sharp on the corner does make me wish they were slightly rounded like that

[TwisT]

Primitive 9.12 egg
Ace 66
Triclops wheels 53mm
Flip HKD bearings
Nike Blazer courts

The bearings were in my cruiser and I thought they were Bronson until I popped them out. Surprisingly they fucking go. The trucks are a little wide, but not terrible. Overall I had a great first day on this whole setup. I was skating the Adidas campus adv a horrible shoe, and these nikes were great out the box.

[rocklobster]

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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

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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.

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Almost set this one up on 5.8 Hollows but I think I made the right decision going with the team thunders. The shorter wheelbase with the 2 fingers of flat on the nose and tail makes popping tricks feel effortless, not a lot of force is required to get the board to flip around. Reminds me a lot of the 8.25 x 31.875 14 WB Shape from Primitive. It has a very predictable pop with thunders. Lots of control with the longer nose and tail as well.

I was initially planning 5.6 V-Hollow but they were too light on the 14" WB deck I'm riding, but the 5.8 sounds like a good idea. Haven't ridden my 5.8 TI in forever, think the weight would compensate for overall floppiness.

[GBLange]

Primitive 9.12 egg
Ace 66
Triclops wheels 53mm
Flip HKD bearings
Nike Blazer courts

The bearings where my cruiser and I though they were Bronson until I popped them out. Surprisingly they ducking go. The trucks are a little wide, but not terrible. Overall I had a great first day on this whole setup. I was skating the adidas campus adv a horrible shoe, and these nikes were great out the box.

sweeet eggball..

[CannerSpaghetti]

Primitive 9.12 egg
Ace 66
Triclops wheels 53mm
Flip HKD bearings
Nike Blazer courts

The bearings were in my cruiser and I thought they were Bronson until I popped them out. Surprisingly they fucking go. The trucks are a little wide, but not terrible. Overall I had a great first day on this whole setup. I was skating the Adidas campus adv a horrible shoe, and these nikes were great out the box.

Usually, Primitive's DBZ graphics are a little corny for me but this one is very nice looking.

[cosmicgypsies]

shit low light photo, classic



National 8.125 x 32 14.25wb
Venture 5.6, supercush 90a, flat washer
Dialtone Aaron Herrington 52mm 99a conicals
Mini logo bearings, pig risers, jessup, crew sticker.

Hopefully get to skate it tomorrow and see how it feels. Dropped from 8.25 to 8.125 and from 54 stf's (which were around 51mm if i had to guess) to 52s. Been very tempted by this thread (specifically the guy skating 7.875s) to size down more, but I don't know if I'm ready for that yet. Weird to think this time a year ago I was on 8.6's and couldn't see myself ever dropping below 8.5.

[fakiefs180]

Primitive 9.12 egg
Ace 66
Triclops wheels 53mm
Flip HKD bearings
Nike Blazer courts

The bearings were in my cruiser and I thought they were Bronson until I popped them out. Surprisingly they fucking go. The trucks are a little wide, but not terrible. Overall I had a great first day on this whole setup. I was skating the Adidas campus adv a horrible shoe, and these nikes were great out the box.

How you like the triclops? Are they comparable to F4s, if you had any before?

[TwisT]

In the wheel pantheon, I really don't think it's fair to compare a brand tier like triclops to Spit, Oj, Bones, but they are pretty decent. I don't ride spit. These don't feel as good as the bones 99a stfs on my mainboard, but they get the job done.

[white guy in a durag]

Traded out the surf jr early because I had a sudden urge to skate a normal popsicle.

Traffic street cleaner in 8.6
ace af1 55s
58mm mini combos in 101a
quantum isotopes I haven't cleaned in 6 months
bronze
mob
sk8 his

[TwisT]

Traded out the surf jr early because I had a sudden urge to skate a normal popsicle.

Traffic street cleaner in 8.6
ace af1 55s
58mm mini combos in 101a
quantum isotopes I haven't cleaned in 6 months
bronze
mob
sk8 his

My quantum’s went to shit after I cleaned them

[Esmith5488]

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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

Set up a 9” Santa Cruz with the cast ventures and I’m really enjoying it.

[fakiefs180]

Traded out the surf jr early because I had a sudden urge to skate a normal popsicle.

Traffic street cleaner in 8.6
ace af1 55s
58mm mini combos in 101a
quantum isotopes I haven't cleaned in 6 months
bronze
mob
sk8 his

Still running the skate sk8 his, I see. I am still intrigued bit want to try them in a shop somewhere. And nice Mantis sticker, they are the homies.

[fakie varial flip]

Traded out the surf jr early because I had a sudden urge to skate a normal popsicle.

Traffic street cleaner in 8.6
ace af1 55s
58mm mini combos in 101a
quantum isotopes I haven't cleaned in 6 months
bronze
mob
sk8 his

I like the shape of those OJs. Still going back and forth on whether I want to pick up some 58mm 99a hardlines... hope they ride well!