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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29430 on: November 14, 2021, 05:53:50 AM »
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carpet atiba guest model 8x31.6 14”WB I think?
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bones super swiss.
shake junt hardware allen 7/8”
bones medium bushings

switch between NB Tom knox 440 hi in the white/green and GT blazer low in black/white
I like how you included bushings but not trucks.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29431 on: November 14, 2021, 07:54:42 AM »
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carpet atiba guest model 8x31.6 14”WB I think?
spitfire f4 52mm 99a
bones super swiss.
shake junt hardware allen 7/8”
bones medium bushings

switch between NB Tom knox 440 hi in the white/green and GT blazer low in black/white
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I like how you included bushings but not trucks.

just noticed that lmao.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29432 on: November 14, 2021, 10:32:08 AM »
Blind Tim Gavin everslick reissue 8.125” at its widest by 31.6” wb 14.2”, Venture 5.2 Highs, NFG teardrop 52mms, Bronson G3s, generic 1” allen hardware. My first football/egg shape, also my first everslick. The nose and tail are kinda throwing me off coming from popsicles, this shape is taking some getting used to but I like it so far. I sanded down some Ace stock bottom bushings to fit Ventures and with the stock Venture top bushings they turn super well, much better than how stock Ventures turn imo. First time trying Bronsons, as a Bones fanboy I’ve been talking shit on them since they came out so I thought I might as well form an honest opinion of them since they’ve stuck around this long and people seem to like them.



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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29433 on: November 14, 2021, 07:47:23 PM »


Skull Skates Dead Guys front, Vision Double Vision back,  26" wheelbase Street Luge
2x4
Janky handlebars from the dump
G&S Stage II trucks
Powell Rat Bones 60mm 90a worn to about 56
Mix of bearings (GMN and Swiss)
Scrap metal.

Found this beauty in the barn at my folks house.  We built these in the summer of '90 and would take them out on the biggest hills in town - sometimes getting to just over 40mph. 





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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29434 on: November 14, 2021, 11:08:41 PM »
needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive



Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29435 on: November 15, 2021, 06:45:34 AM »
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Skull Skates Dead Guys front, Vision Double Vision back,  26" wheelbase Street Luge
2x4
Janky handlebars from the dump
G&S Stage II trucks
Powell Rat Bones 60mm 90a worn to about 56
Mix of bearings (GMN and Swiss)
Scrap metal.

Found this beauty in the barn at my folks house.  We built these in the summer of '90 and would take them out on the biggest hills in town - sometimes getting to just over 40mph. 



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!!! This is awesome. 40mph? Have you ever gotten speed-wobbles, or are they eliminated because your center of gravity is so low and stable?

No speed wobbles. Low center of gravity, long wheelbase, and I think we tightened the trucks - there is very little need to turn.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29436 on: November 15, 2021, 06:29:59 PM »
Sized down from 9.6" shaped deck to 8" popsicle because my tech game was seriously lacking. Still going to use my big board on transition and the like.



Hockey "Aria" 8.0" x 31.66" with 14" wheelbase
Indy 139 with stock bushings (Gonz 215 baseplates with China hangers)
SML Chris Jones Pencil Pushers 53mm 99a OG Wide
Mini Logo Bearings
MOB
Mini Logo 7/8" hardware

Scrape report after 3-4 hours:

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29437 on: November 15, 2021, 08:08:07 PM »
Sized down from 9.6" shaped deck to 8" popsicle because my tech game was seriously lacking. Still going to use my big board on transition and the like.



Hockey "Aria" 8.0" x 31.66" with 14" wheelbase
Indy 139 with stock bushings (Gonz 215 baseplates with China hangers)
SML Chris Jones Pencil Pushers 53mm 99a OG Wide
Mini Logo Bearings
MOB
Mini Logo 7/8" hardware

Scrape report after 3-4 hours:


Board porn. Even the dirt on the wheels looks good.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29438 on: November 15, 2021, 08:21:02 PM »
needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive



Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware

Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29439 on: November 15, 2021, 09:50:19 PM »
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Sized down from 9.6" shaped deck to 8" popsicle because my tech game was seriously lacking. Still going to use my big board on transition and the like.



Hockey "Aria" 8.0" x 31.66" with 14" wheelbase
Indy 139 with stock bushings (Gonz 215 baseplates with China hangers)
SML Chris Jones Pencil Pushers 53mm 99a OG Wide
Mini Logo Bearings
MOB
Mini Logo 7/8" hardware

Scrape report after 3-4 hours:

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Board porn. Even the dirt on the wheels looks good.
I don’t understand the gap between the slide marks on your nose & tail and the base plate; I’m also shit on the bloard tho…

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29440 on: November 16, 2021, 12:11:52 AM »
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needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive


Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
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Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?

This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29441 on: November 16, 2021, 02:37:46 AM »
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Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
[close]

Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
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This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious

Echo the Resin-7 love - The Blind I rode earlier this wear was painfully steep and stiff for the first session but it stayed really snappy and stiff till retirement. It stayed in that sweet spot of worn enough (not too stiff) and razor tail for really long which helped to extend my enjoyment of the deck.

Their steep concave is incredibly steep, their mellow is similar to a medium-mellow on a BBS. Blind / Darkstar have fuller noses but well below a Quasi or FA. I have friend who skates the streets hard and swear by them, won't buy anything from BBS, PS Stix or NHS.

Lots of shops frequently have clearance on Darkstar / Blind decks, but you may have to put up with questionable graphics.

Just beware when you're shopping for the DSM line, they have 3 ranges for difference price points.

Under $40 - PP decks, birch, "Resin PP Construction"
Under $50 - PP decks, 2 plys of maple, 5 plys of birch, called "Resin Hybrid Construction
Above $50 - Resin-7, the good stuff that's worth the money, comes with the Resin-7 imprint
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 #29442 on: November 16, 2021, 06:50:08 AM »
I've also had quite a few great resin 7s. I love their mellow molds, the full and the steep boards don't do it for me, but a dwindle mellow r7 is a pretty damn great board when I can find the right graphic

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29443 on: November 16, 2021, 07:12:18 AM »
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Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
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Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
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This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious
[close]

Echo the Resin-7 love - The Blind I rode earlier this wear was painfully steep and stiff for the first session but it stayed really snappy and stiff till retirement. It stayed in that sweet spot of worn enough (not too stiff) and razor tail for really long which helped to extend my enjoyment of the deck.

Their steep concave is incredibly steep, their mellow is similar to a medium-mellow on a BBS. Blind / Darkstar have fuller noses but well below a Quasi or FA. I have friend who skates the streets hard and swear by them, won't buy anything from BBS, PS Stix or NHS.

Lots of shops frequently have clearance on Darkstar / Blind decks, but you may have to put up with questionable graphics.

Just beware when you're shopping for the DSM line, they have 3 ranges for difference price points.

Under $40 - PP decks, birch, "Resin PP Construction"
Under $50 - PP decks, 2 plys of maple, 5 plys of birch, called "Resin Hybrid Construction
Above $50 - Resin-7, the good stuff that's worth the money, comes with the Resin-7 imprint

I bought a $40 Globe deck that has identical markings to the more expensive Enjoi deck I skated before it. Is there something I am missing?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Globe_G1_Stack_Daydream_Deck/descpage-GLG1STKDDDK.html

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29444 on: November 16, 2021, 07:44:15 AM »
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needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive


Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
[close]

Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
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This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious
[close]

Echo the Resin-7 love - The Blind I rode earlier this wear was painfully steep and stiff for the first session but it stayed really snappy and stiff till retirement. It stayed in that sweet spot of worn enough (not too stiff) and razor tail for really long which helped to extend my enjoyment of the deck.

Their steep concave is incredibly steep, their mellow is similar to a medium-mellow on a BBS. Blind / Darkstar have fuller noses but well below a Quasi or FA. I have friend who skates the streets hard and swear by them, won't buy anything from BBS, PS Stix or NHS.

Lots of shops frequently have clearance on Darkstar / Blind decks, but you may have to put up with questionable graphics.

Just beware when you're shopping for the DSM line, they have 3 ranges for difference price points.

Under $40 - PP decks, birch, "Resin PP Construction"
Under $50 - PP decks, 2 plys of maple, 5 plys of birch, called "Resin Hybrid Construction
Above $50 - Resin-7, the good stuff that's worth the money, comes with the Resin-7 imprint
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I bought a $40 Globe deck that has identical markings to the more expensive Enjoi deck I skated before it. Is there something I am missing?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Globe_G1_Stack_Daydream_Deck/descpage-GLG1STKDDDK.html

Probably fewer dyed plys which some would argue affects wood quality. If it's got the R7 stamp you're good.

DSM has been working with smaller brands in Asia to do smaller runs of decks. You'll be surprised to find R7 stamped on brands from China / Indonesia, same quality wood as the US brands.
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 #29445 on: November 16, 2021, 07:57:04 AM »
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needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive


Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
[close]

Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
[close]

This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious
[close]

Echo the Resin-7 love - The Blind I rode earlier this wear was painfully steep and stiff for the first session but it stayed really snappy and stiff till retirement. It stayed in that sweet spot of worn enough (not too stiff) and razor tail for really long which helped to extend my enjoyment of the deck.

Their steep concave is incredibly steep, their mellow is similar to a medium-mellow on a BBS. Blind / Darkstar have fuller noses but well below a Quasi or FA. I have friend who skates the streets hard and swear by them, won't buy anything from BBS, PS Stix or NHS.

Lots of shops frequently have clearance on Darkstar / Blind decks, but you may have to put up with questionable graphics.

Just beware when you're shopping for the DSM line, they have 3 ranges for difference price points.

Under $40 - PP decks, birch, "Resin PP Construction"
Under $50 - PP decks, 2 plys of maple, 5 plys of birch, called "Resin Hybrid Construction
Above $50 - Resin-7, the good stuff that's worth the money, comes with the Resin-7 imprint
[close]

I bought a $40 Globe deck that has identical markings to the more expensive Enjoi deck I skated before it. Is there something I am missing?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Globe_G1_Stack_Daydream_Deck/descpage-GLG1STKDDDK.html
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Probably fewer dyed plys which some would argue affects wood quality. If it's got the R7 stamp you're good.

DSM has been working with smaller brands in Asia to do smaller runs of decks. You'll be surprised to find R7 stamped on brands from China / Indonesia, same quality wood as the US brands.

Two plies dyed black, maybe the top is dyed too but I can remember. Regardless, I absolutely refuse to believe that adding red #40 to a sheet of veneer makes a single difference in the performance of a skateboard. Regardless, that’s good to know. I’m pretty much an R7 convert, and these cheap Globe decks skate beautifully.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29446 on: November 16, 2021, 10:08:13 AM »
Thanks so much guys for all the insights. Definitely gonna be on the lookout for a blind r7 on sale in the upcoming weeks for black Friday!
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29447 on: November 16, 2021, 10:42:07 AM »
Just wanted to echo the Resin-7 hype and say that the Enjoi Thaynan shape I skated was top notch. I was hesitant at first but the quality does stand up to BBS and PS Stix. If you’re  thinking of trying an R7, do it.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29448 on: November 16, 2021, 12:07:45 PM »
needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive



Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
V nice! surprised it was a Blind.
Agree w/ the consensus about the R7 quality and value. A tad too stiff for my likings if i'm being picky.
What about your drivetrain, wheelbite-wise?

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29449 on: November 16, 2021, 03:08:44 PM »
Oski Polar 7.8 W/ 14.1 WB
Independent stage 7-136
Super Cush orange bushings
OJ 55 hardlines and rocket bearings






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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29450 on: November 16, 2021, 04:25:01 PM »
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needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive


Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
[close]

Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
[close]

This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious
[close]

Echo the Resin-7 love - The Blind I rode earlier this wear was painfully steep and stiff for the first session but it stayed really snappy and stiff till retirement. It stayed in that sweet spot of worn enough (not too stiff) and razor tail for really long which helped to extend my enjoyment of the deck.

Their steep concave is incredibly steep, their mellow is similar to a medium-mellow on a BBS. Blind / Darkstar have fuller noses but well below a Quasi or FA. I have friend who skates the streets hard and swear by them, won't buy anything from BBS, PS Stix or NHS.

Lots of shops frequently have clearance on Darkstar / Blind decks, but you may have to put up with questionable graphics.

Just beware when you're shopping for the DSM line, they have 3 ranges for difference price points.

Under $40 - PP decks, birch, "Resin PP Construction"
Under $50 - PP decks, 2 plys of maple, 5 plys of birch, called "Resin Hybrid Construction
Above $50 - Resin-7, the good stuff that's worth the money, comes with the Resin-7 imprint
[close]

I bought a $40 Globe deck that has identical markings to the more expensive Enjoi deck I skated before it. Is there something I am missing?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Globe_G1_Stack_Daydream_Deck/descpage-GLG1STKDDDK.html
[close]

Probably fewer dyed plys which some would argue affects wood quality. If it's got the R7 stamp you're good.

DSM has been working with smaller brands in Asia to do smaller runs of decks. You'll be surprised to find R7 stamped on brands from China / Indonesia, same quality wood as the US brands.
[close]

Two plies dyed black, maybe the top is dyed too but I can remember. Regardless, I absolutely refuse to believe that adding red #40 to a sheet of veneer makes a single difference in the performance of a skateboard. Regardless, that’s good to know. I’m pretty much an R7 convert, and these cheap Globe decks skate beautifully.

Sometimes Globe with its simpler graphic and monotone colored decks is the more visually appeal choice versus Blind / Darkstar, they look like blanks in most cases, so that's another plus point right there.
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 #29451 on: November 16, 2021, 05:06:50 PM »
that's a beautiful deck

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29452 on: November 16, 2021, 05:11:04 PM »
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needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive


Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
Hardware
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V nice! surprised it was a Blind.
Agree w/ the consensus about the R7 quality and value. A tad too stiff for my likings if i'm being picky.
What about your drivetrain, wheelbite-wise?

Its not too bad, I tend to get more of a rub than a bite. The marks you can see in the photo are from kinda testing out the limits of the setup before I get into things. My trucks are loose by a lot of peoples standards but not wobbly, helps that I'm only around 150 lbs.
I find I get less bite when I run trucks wider than the board, purely anecdotal but I think that's to do with the bite point being further out to the edge of the deck and thus the truck has a couple more mm of clearance thanks to the boards concave.

I actually fashioned up some 2mm aluminium risers that I use if I'm on fresh wheels or something and biting more. They sit perfectly flush under Thunders but I drilled the holes a bit oversize so you have a bit of wiggle room to line up with other trucks.



Also top view of the deck if anyone was interested:



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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #29453 on: November 16, 2021, 09:00:03 PM »
Thanks so much guys for all the insights. Definitely gonna be on the lookout for a blind r7 on sale in the upcoming weeks for black Friday!

Enjoi R7 decks are super cheap on Zumies now. If I needed anything, I'd snap up one of those in a second. The aforementioned Thaynan is $40.

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« Reply #29454 on: November 16, 2021, 09:02:21 PM »
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needed a cheapy til my Lurps arrive


Blind Sora Shirai R7, 8.125 x 31.9 14.25 WB
Thunder 148 standard, flat top washer no bottom
Spitfire 99 55mm con fulls
Mini Logo bearings shields popped
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Loving this Blind redux/mashup. Never rode a dwindle deck but, how do you like it?
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This might be my 6th or 7th Dwindle deck, honestly after skating a bunch of Resin 7 decks its hard to enjoy anything else.
They are super stiff and hold their pop for the life of the board, makes all other woodshops feel weak and soggy.

It helps that I also really like their shapes, most seem to be mellow concave with steep kicks (specified on the top ply). Almost and Blind usually seem quite square while Darkstar and Enjoi are more on the pointy side, at least from my experience.

The quality to price ratio is crazy if you can get over the made in China aspect, each board is single pressed and have like 4 or 5 dyed veneers. Highly recommend if you are curious
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Echo the Resin-7 love - The Blind I rode earlier this wear was painfully steep and stiff for the first session but it stayed really snappy and stiff till retirement. It stayed in that sweet spot of worn enough (not too stiff) and razor tail for really long which helped to extend my enjoyment of the deck.

Their steep concave is incredibly steep, their mellow is similar to a medium-mellow on a BBS. Blind / Darkstar have fuller noses but well below a Quasi or FA. I have friend who skates the streets hard and swear by them, won't buy anything from BBS, PS Stix or NHS.

Lots of shops frequently have clearance on Darkstar / Blind decks, but you may have to put up with questionable graphics.

Just beware when you're shopping for the DSM line, they have 3 ranges for difference price points.

Under $40 - PP decks, birch, "Resin PP Construction"
Under $50 - PP decks, 2 plys of maple, 5 plys of birch, called "Resin Hybrid Construction
Above $50 - Resin-7, the good stuff that's worth the money, comes with the Resin-7 imprint
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I bought a $40 Globe deck that has identical markings to the more expensive Enjoi deck I skated before it. Is there something I am missing?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Globe_G1_Stack_Daydream_Deck/descpage-GLG1STKDDDK.html
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Probably fewer dyed plys which some would argue affects wood quality. If it's got the R7 stamp you're good.

DSM has been working with smaller brands in Asia to do smaller runs of decks. You'll be surprised to find R7 stamped on brands from China / Indonesia, same quality wood as the US brands.
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Two plies dyed black, maybe the top is dyed too but I can remember. Regardless, I absolutely refuse to believe that adding red #40 to a sheet of veneer makes a single difference in the performance of a skateboard. Regardless, that’s good to know. I’m pretty much an R7 convert, and these cheap Globe decks skate beautifully.
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Sometimes Globe with its simpler graphic and monotone colored decks is the more visually appeal choice versus Blind / Darkstar, they look like blanks in most cases, so that's another plus point right there.

Yeah, it's one of their "Lines" decks and mounted up with silver Indys and white Spitfires, it's a beautiful skateboard. I'd take one of their graphics over more or less anything I ever see from Enjoi or Blind. It's simple and elegant, not cartoonish and embarrassing.


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« Reply #29455 on: November 16, 2021, 09:58:28 PM »
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Thanks so much guys for all the insights. Definitely gonna be on the lookout for a blind r7 on sale in the upcoming weeks for black Friday!
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Enjoi R7 decks are super cheap on Zumies now. If I needed anything, I'd snap up one of those in a second. The aforementioned Thaynan is $40.

https://www.zumiez.com/enjoi-pilz-overboard-8-12-skateboard-deck.html

If you REALLY don't give a damn about graphics, these are incredibly cheap.
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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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« Reply #29456 on: November 16, 2021, 10:34:51 PM »
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Thanks so much guys for all the insights. Definitely gonna be on the lookout for a blind r7 on sale in the upcoming weeks for black Friday!
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Enjoi R7 decks are super cheap on Zumies now. If I needed anything, I'd snap up one of those in a second. The aforementioned Thaynan is $40.
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https://www.zumiez.com/enjoi-pilz-overboard-8-12-skateboard-deck.html

If you REALLY don't give a damn about graphics, these are incredibly cheap.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-12-oz-Protective-Enamel-Gloss-Black-Spray-Paint-7779830/202315069

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« Reply #29457 on: November 16, 2021, 11:09:04 PM »
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Thanks so much guys for all the insights. Definitely gonna be on the lookout for a blind r7 on sale in the upcoming weeks for black Friday!
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Enjoi R7 decks are super cheap on Zumies now. If I needed anything, I'd snap up one of those in a second. The aforementioned Thaynan is $40.
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https://www.zumiez.com/enjoi-pilz-overboard-8-12-skateboard-deck.html

If you REALLY don't give a damn about graphics, these are incredibly cheap.
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https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-12-oz-Protective-Enamel-Gloss-Black-Spray-Paint-7779830/202315069

Stickers may be a cheaper option, 1 heavy curb session should get the graphics rubbed right off
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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« Reply #29458 on: November 17, 2021, 06:12:53 PM »
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« Reply #29459 on: November 17, 2021, 06:57:34 PM »
Oski Polar 7.8 W/ 14.1 WB
Independent stage 7-136
Super Cush orange bushings
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@slutbang666 stage 7 136 indys with 55mm wheels ur a bad man .. I remember this

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