The Set-up Thread

[TheLowerBack]

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Fortress 8.38, 14.25, 31.88 (AD wood)
Ace 44's flat top washer
Loophole 54 V's
Reds
Allens
Jessup black, MOB clear, TKF white
State Pacifica cups

https://imgur.com/a/4olLU41

For whatever reasons it's not letting me imbed the pics

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How is the AD pressed deck?

Myself and everyone I know who have ridden them like them. And I’m not just trying to jock them up since that’s what I’m running.
Nice full shape, but not squared. Kicks and concave are on the mellower side of steep. Stains and routing are Quality. Stiff yet springy. I cracked the nose on my last deck doing a hardflip down a small set of stairs (which can be a board breaker on flat for me) and was able to keep skating for a couple hours without any problems.
Long story short-they’re dope.

[LebowskisRug]

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This week's sled:


Polar 8.25 x 31.875 LISTED AS 14.125wb ACTUAL: 14.3ish
148 Team Hollow CAUTION Longboardfrankenbushings: 87a Riptide tops, 86a Venom bottoms, bones flat washer. Fucking buttergold.
52mm 101a OJ Elite Ez-Edge
Thunder Bolts
Jessup (which is already fucking peeling up on the top edges wtaf! (scored, cut and sanded)
Vans Wayvee

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Dam that looks nice.

What's the thunders like with that deck? I might get myself one.

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Pre-covid I picked up this shape because it was a 14.125WB, it wasn't and I was bummed. Now that I've realised I need a longer WB this fits the bill nicely. I thought I would be stretching it out too much with thunders but the cast don't push too much and it probably settles in around 14.35" or so, which feels great. Click the buttergold link for the reasoning of the deck/truck combo.

I say go for it. Shape is great. Alos, it's very light feel deck (under foot and in hand).

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Yo @Xen could you might tell me, what that wheelbase would be with Indy 144 hollow forged?

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Off the top of my head I'd say it would stick right around 8.25ish? Just guessing.

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I think you mean 14.25, but yeah I thought so too. Still thanks mate.

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You are correct!

Forged plates are +3.1875 so the effective WB is 17.43 or so. I have ridden this exact combo before and it measures this on the dot. Indy forged 148 and Thunder Team 148 are the exact same wheelbase.

[MxsDx]

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Fortress 8.38, 14.25, 31.88 (AD wood)
Ace 44's flat top washer
Loophole 54 V's
Reds
Allens
Jessup black, MOB clear, TKF white
State Pacifica cups

https://imgur.com/a/4olLU41

For whatever reasons it's not letting me imbed the pics

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How is the AD pressed deck?

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Myself and everyone I know who have ridden them like them. And I’m not just trying to jock them up since that’s what I’m running.
Nice full shape, but not squared. Kicks and concave are on the mellower side of steep. Stains and routing are Quality. Stiff yet springy. I cracked the nose on my last deck doing a hardflip down a small set of stairs (which can be a board breaker on flat for me) and was able to keep skating for a couple hours without any problems.
Long story short-they’re dope.

Thanks man. They are located in my hometown (I moved away years ago). I’m looking forward to grabbing one sometime.

[Global Moderator]

Control 7.56" blank (7.0625" Nose, 6.43" Tail, 14" WB)
Venture Low 5.0 w/ Bones Hard Bushings
Hookups 46mm Wheels
Jessup Grip
Bones Swiss Bearings
FKD Sawblade Hardware

Nike SB Force 58 Premium

[Velcro Wallet]

That whole picture is it man. From the slide marks, wheel size and shoes. Perfecto personified.

[rocklobster]

Control 7.56" blank (7.0625" Nose, 6.43" Tail, 14" WB)
Venture Low 5.0 w/ Bones Hard Bushings
Hookups 46mm Wheels
Jessup Grip
Bones Swiss Bearings
FKD Sawblade Hardware

Nike SB Force 58 Premium

I'll let the bearings slide because the rest is just *chef's kiss*. How baggy are your pants in that photo? Wu-Welsh is the only right answer.

[maggot cunt]

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Control 7.56" blank (7.0625" Nose, 6.43" Tail, 14" WB)
Venture Low 5.0 w/ Bones Hard Bushings
Hookups 46mm Wheels
Jessup Grip
Bones Swiss Bearings
FKD Sawblade Hardware

Nike SB Force 58 Premium

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I'll let the bearings slide because the rest is just *chef's kiss*. How baggy are your pants in that photo? Wu-Welsh is the only right answer.

you dont fuck with bones swiss?

[Nth syd bear]

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Control 7.56" blank (7.0625" Nose, 6.43" Tail, 14" WB)
Venture Low 5.0 w/ Bones Hard Bushings
Hookups 46mm Wheels
Jessup Grip
Bones Swiss Bearings
FKD Sawblade Hardware

Nike SB Force 58 Premium

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I'll let the bearings slide because the rest is just *chef's kiss*. How baggy are your pants in that photo? Wu-Welsh is the only right answer.

Always fresh @Global Moderator

Those wheels must not be easy to come by. Are they 101a?

[animalflesh]

Hooked up by Eggie_Vedder thanks my dude




Imperfects Egg (8.75)
159 standard
K9 wheels 56 conical
Rib bones
1/8 riser

[Fhk]

@Thom and @Global Moderator always put together my favorite setups on here. Cool to see their new shit together on the same page. Complete opposite ends of the spectrum too.

[Global Moderator]

Those wheels must not be easy to come by. Are they 101a?

Whenever Jeremy restocks, I always buy a bunch of sets. And yes, they are 101

[Global Moderator]

@Thom and @Global Moderator always put together my favorite setups on here. Cool to see their new shit together on the same page. Complete opposite ends of the spectrum too.

Thanks homie. I love skateboards as much as I love skateboarding.

[animalflesh]

@Thom and @Global Moderator always put together my favorite setups on here. Cool to see their new shit together on the same page. Complete opposite ends of the spectrum too.

Thanks dude and I like his setups too even though it’s not my personal style it’s rad

[art hellman]

Darkroom 8.475
Indy 149ti (w/cast baseplates, Indy aftermarket conical bushings + riptide pivot)
SF F4 54mm conical full 99a
Swiss

[animalflesh]

Looks so clean ^^^

Amendment to my setup*



52 conical full
No riser

[FrozenIndustries]

Polar Surf Jr.
Independent 149 Reynolds hollow with Krux hollow DLK and 94a bushings
Spitfire 60mm OG classics (big ups @Thom  )
Shortys/minilogo/jessup

Spent the first session trying to re-learn crooked grinds on this beast. Super fun.

Public apologies to anyone I privately scoffed at for saying this shape is super-directional...nollie/switch tricks don't feel like they're happing on that nose with 60s.

[DirtCat]

I threw all the sale stuff I've picked up into one set up, with the idea to keep it in my car, but I think it might end up being my main set up.  I never really paid attention to Baker stuff, mostly because I never cared for the team and I always associated their logo with really annoying pimply teenagers, but shit I REALLY like this shape.  I may have to pick up a couple more.

The Mag Lights are nice (even though they weirdly look super bent here), and the 53mm Nomads are better than expected too.  This set up is a lot lighter and has a lot more pop than I've gotten used to.

[MOE SYZLAK]

Set up a 8.00 WKND
With some Bone 54mm Dialtones
Garnished nicely with some fresh fastbreaks

[vhsfisheye]

Polar Surf Jr.
Independent 149 Reynolds hollow with Krux hollow DLK and 94a bushings
Spitfire 60mm OG classics (big ups @Thom  )
Shortys/minilogo/jessup

Spent the first session trying to re-learn crooked grinds on this beast. Super fun.

Public apologies to anyone I privately scoffed at for saying this shape is super-directional...nollie/switch tricks don't feel like they're happing on that nose with 60s.

Honestly one my favourite shapes from polar I would buy another in a heartbeat

[munchbox]

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Polar Surf Jr.
Independent 149 Reynolds hollow with Krux hollow DLK and 94a bushings
Spitfire 60mm OG classics (big ups @Thom  )
Shortys/minilogo/jessup

Spent the first session trying to re-learn crooked grinds on this beast. Super fun.

Public apologies to anyone I privately scoffed at for saying this shape is super-directional...nollie/switch tricks don't feel like they're happing on that nose with 60s.

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Honestly one my favourite shapes from polar I would buy another in a heartbeat

whats the wheelbase on the surf Jr? know its listed at 14.375 but i know polar is hanky with the numbers.

14.5 = 14.375
14.125 = 14.3
etc, cant trust them to get it right

[FrozenIndustries]

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Polar Surf Jr.
Independent 149 Reynolds hollow with Krux hollow DLK and 94a bushings
Spitfire 60mm OG classics (big ups @Thom  )
Shortys/minilogo/jessup

Spent the first session trying to re-learn crooked grinds on this beast. Super fun.

Public apologies to anyone I privately scoffed at for saying this shape is super-directional...nollie/switch tricks don't feel like they're happing on that nose with 60s.

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Honestly one my favourite shapes from polar I would buy another in a heartbeat

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whats the wheelbase on the surf Jr? know its listed at 14.375 but i know polar is hanky with the numbers.

14.5 = 14.375
14.125 = 14.3
etc, cant trust them to get it right

WB is actually right for once. I just assumed it would be 14.25", but I measured it and it is indeed 14.375".

[GumOnMyGrip]

Carpet Bucknaked blank 8.5 14.5   Generator wood. I’ve had two Carpet decks and I swear they have been so much better than standard BBS/ Generator.   Bought the blank because it’s still hard to justify a $95 deck like their graphic ones.
Ace 44 classic with Krux bushings.
Bender Red Tip hardware
Darkroom Triclops 54 92A.  W/ Reds big balls.
First time skating softer wheels in years. Our local park is slowly turning into a gravel pit so it helps. They feel slower but worth the trade off for a smooth ride.

[Argyle]

Carpet Bucknaked blank 8.5 14.5   Generator wood. I’ve had two Carpet decks and I swear they have been so much better than standard BBS/ Generator.   Bought the blank because it’s still hard to justify a $95 deck like their graphic ones.
Ace 44 classic with Krux bushings.
Bender Red Tip hardware
Darkroom Triclops 54 92A.  W/ Reds big balls.
First time skating softer wheels in years. Our local park is slowly turning into a gravel pit so it helps. They feel slower but worth the trade off for a smooth ride.

Matchy matchy (well the deck at least)
Carpet 8.38
Thunder 149
SML 54mm Mike Arnold
Bones
1/8 risers
More fastbreaks

[notinternetfamous]

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Carpet Bucknaked blank 8.5 14.5   Generator wood. I’ve had two Carpet decks and I swear they have been so much better than standard BBS/ Generator.   Bought the blank because it’s still hard to justify a $95 deck like their graphic ones.
Ace 44 classic with Krux bushings.
Bender Red Tip hardware
Darkroom Triclops 54 92A.  W/ Reds big balls.
First time skating softer wheels in years. Our local park is slowly turning into a gravel pit so it helps. They feel slower but worth the trade off for a smooth ride.

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Matchy matchy (well the deck at least)
Carpet 8.38
Thunder 149
SML 54mm Mike Arnold
Bones
1/8 risers
More fastbreaks

digging all the blue in this pic. I had a carpet deck and they good

[Velcro Wallet]

Set up a 8.00 WKND
With some Bone 54mm Dialtones
Garnished nicely with some fresh fastbreaks

Beautiful photo. Everything down to the rug is perfecto!
White fastbreaks are the move too.

What’s up with the risers though?

[Big Baby Jesus]

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Set up a 8.00 WKND
With some Bone 54mm Dialtones
Garnished nicely with some fresh fastbreaks

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Beautiful photo. Everything down to the rug is perfecto!
White fastbreaks are the move too.

What’s up with the risers though?

My white fast breaks are coming to the end of their life. Need to track down more. The red and white Cromer posted are beauties!

[Theshrunkendrunkard]

Quasi 8.5
Thunder titanium 3 149s
OJ elite 53m 99a
Bronson G3
Shorty Allen head 1”
MOB always

33 birthday complete. So stoked

[Mbrimson88]

I threw all the sale stuff I've picked up into one set up, with the idea to keep it in my car, but I think it might end up being my main set up.  I never really paid attention to Baker stuff, mostly because I never cared for the team and I always associated their logo with really annoying pimply teenagers, but shit I REALLY like this shape.  I may have to pick up a couple more.

The Mag Lights are nice (even though they weirdly look super bent here), and the 53mm Nomads are better than expected too.  This set up is a lot lighter and has a lot more pop than I've gotten used to.

Yep - got a few of those decks on sale and find them really good!

They really are such a good shape, 8.5 x 32+ with a 14.5 wb, same size and shape as many other brands that use BBS wood like Passport, Black Label, Baker, Deathwish and many shop boards I have seen if you wanted more of the same shape from a different company.  I can understand not being that keen on Baker too, but I think the whole team doesn't have quite the brats / piss drunks vibe to it that it used to have.

[LebowskisRug]

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Carpet Bucknaked blank 8.5 14.5   Generator wood. I’ve had two Carpet decks and I swear they have been so much better than standard BBS/ Generator.   Bought the blank because it’s still hard to justify a $95 deck like their graphic ones.
Ace 44 classic with Krux bushings.
Bender Red Tip hardware
Darkroom Triclops 54 92A.  W/ Reds big balls.
First time skating softer wheels in years. Our local park is slowly turning into a gravel pit so it helps. They feel slower but worth the trade off for a smooth ride.

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Matchy matchy (well the deck at least)
Carpet 8.38
Thunder 149
SML 54mm Mike Arnold
Bones
1/8 risers
More fastbreaks

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digging all the blue in this pic. I had a carpet deck and they good

I’ve had 3 Carpet decks and each one lasted almost twice as long as my other BBS decks. Don’t understand why and I wish they made more.

[GumOnMyGrip]

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Carpet Bucknaked blank 8.5 14.5   Generator wood. I’ve had two Carpet decks and I swear they have been so much better than standard BBS/ Generator.   Bought the blank because it’s still hard to justify a $95 deck like their graphic ones.
Ace 44 classic with Krux bushings.
Bender Red Tip hardware
Darkroom Triclops 54 92A.  W/ Reds big balls.
First time skating softer wheels in years. Our local park is slowly turning into a gravel pit so it helps. They feel slower but worth the trade off for a smooth ride.

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Matchy matchy (well the deck at least)
Carpet 8.38
Thunder 149
SML 54mm Mike Arnold
Bones
1/8 risers
More fastbreaks

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digging all the blue in this pic. I had a carpet deck and they good

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I’ve had 3 Carpet decks and each one lasted almost twice as long as my other BBS decks. Don’t understand why and I wish they made more.

I don’t know if they are using a different mold or what... I did notice that I can actually see faint fingerprints on the bottom edge of the deck. So they are probably clear coating with something extra even on the blanks. It slides like a slick. Love it...