The Set-up Thread

[kneebone]

Forgot to take a pic til a few minutes into the session:
Polar Herrington 8.625
Ace AF1 Low 60
Pig ProLine 51mm
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Jessup

Been riding 8.75s for the past 2+ years. The other dimensions (length, wb) on this 8.625 are identical to the Polar 8.75 just shaved down by 1/8 on the width, but somehow feels so much smaller and lighter.  I really enjoyed it, had one of the best skate days in a long time.

[LebowskisRug]

I consider myself a connoisseur of purple stains and this my friend is one of the best looking ones I have seen! Normally I am not into blanks but I would love this one.

[nevrwasben]

Forgot to take a pic til a few minutes into the session:
Polar Herrington 8.625
Ace AF1 Low 60
Pig ProLine 51mm
Quantums
Jessup

Been riding 8.75s for the past 2+ years. The other dimensions (length, wb) on this 8.625 are identical to the Polar 8.75 just shaved down by 1/8 on the width, but somehow feels so much smaller and lighter.  I really enjoyed it, had one of the best skate days in a long time.

*chef’s kiss*
Very pleasing to my eyes

[rocklobster]

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Pennswood 8.5 blank 14wb pepper grip
Ace 44 af1's
1/8" Ace risers
Spitfire 58mm radial fulls
Bones swiss six balls

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gorgeous

[Murge]

Got rid of the last of my four consecutive Neen twin noses today, on to the Foys. To be honest I am a bit scared to test it, even if it is a twin as well, its quite a bit shorter with shorter wheelbase and steeper concave.

Deathwish Foy twin tail 8.5 / a hair under 32 / 14.28 WB
Miles
Indy 149 hollows (stock)
Bones 100s (used to be 52 but now more like 46)
Swiss, one of them not spinning like it should
Diamond 7/8 allen bolts

I am going to change the wheels soon as I have some Lil Smokies and Swiss 6 balls lying around but I couldn't change the bloard and the wheels at the same time.

I also did a lot of grinds lately so the Indys wore down quite a bit to the point I often hang up on the kingpin, which is mildly annoying but doesn't justify getting new trucks just yet.

I didn’t know deathwish made 8.5s with a smaller wb than 14.5 let alone a twin nose. This shape seems awesome.

[yourbreakfsat]

Black Label punk point still has life, but I wanted a more square tail. Might set up the BL again later down the line.




Dogtown Tschoff Karma 'Puppet' Deck 9.625" x 32.375" with 14.5-15" adjustable wheelbase (set at 14.5")

Independent Standard 159s with IKP baseplate set, 92a top bushing and 90a bottom bushing

Powell Peralta Dragon Formula 56mm 93a V6

Bones Super Reds Ceramics

Independent x Slayer 1" hardware

Rib Bones

Jessup Ultra


For those interested in the Dogtown 90s reissue series, for whatever reason the shorter wheelbase holes were drilled by hand. They still work as usual, but the drill job is ugly and rough.

[Easy Slider]

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Got rid of the last of my four consecutive Neen twin noses today, on to the Foys. To be honest I am a bit scared to test it, even if it is a twin as well, its quite a bit shorter with shorter wheelbase and steeper concave.

Deathwish Foy twin tail 8.5 / a hair under 32 / 14.28 WB
Miles
Indy 149 hollows (stock)
Bones 100s (used to be 52 but now more like 46)
Swiss, one of them not spinning like it should
Diamond 7/8 allen bolts

I am going to change the wheels soon as I have some Lil Smokies and Swiss 6 balls lying around but I couldn't change the bloard and the wheels at the same time.

I also did a lot of grinds lately so the Indys wore down quite a bit to the point I often hang up on the kingpin, which is mildly annoying but doesn't justify getting new trucks just yet.

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I didn’t know deathwish made 8.5s with a smaller wb than 14.5 let alone a twin nose. This shape seems awesome.

Neen had a twin nose, with the noses coming at 7“. The Foy is more like a hybrid, the tails are 6.75“.

Coming from the long Neen, the Foy seemed very short and stubby at the first short session I had but it was not an issue to adjust to the length. I was just surprised how perceptible the difference is.

[LebowskisRug]

The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

[VCR]

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Forgot to take a pic til a few minutes into the session:
Polar Herrington 8.625
Ace AF1 Low 60
Pig ProLine 51mm
Quantums
Jessup

Been riding 8.75s for the past 2+ years. The other dimensions (length, wb) on this 8.625 are identical to the Polar 8.75 just shaved down by 1/8 on the width, but somehow feels so much smaller and lighter.  I really enjoyed it, had one of the best skate days in a long time.

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*chef’s kiss*
Very pleasing to my eyes

How are the low’s?

[danmasontree]

Quasi 8.5
Venture 5.8
Spitfire 53mm F4 classics
Bronze
Jessup
Bronson G3s

Just put this deck on with Thunders

[roba]

917 8.5 x 31.7 14.25 wb
venture standard 5.8 with element bushings, don’t judge
spitfire f4 og classic 58mm 99a, but i’m going to switch these for 55mm 99a classics that i have lying around for this deck
pig prime allen bolts
random perforated grip
random bearings
lrab vm001 (they kinda suck tbh, i got a hole in them after 3 sessions on a month old board)

[kneebone]

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Forgot to take a pic til a few minutes into the session:
Polar Herrington 8.625
Ace AF1 Low 60
Pig ProLine 51mm
Quantums
Jessup
Been riding 8.75s for the past 2+ years. The other dimensions (length, wb) on this 8.625 are identical to the Polar 8.75 just shaved down by 1/8 on the width, but somehow feels so much smaller and lighter.  I really enjoyed it, had one of the best skate days in a long time.

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*chef’s kiss*
Very pleasing to my eyes

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How are the low’s?

I like them a whole lot, they give you that nice Ace turn with good stability (something I found missing from the Indy Ti's I was last on) but even with the 51mm's I'm realizing that the wheelbite is a real problem. Been contemplating if I should get some small risers for the next setup

[saltusnaut]

917 8.5 x 31.7 14.25 wb
venture standard 5.8 with element bushings, don’t judge
spitfire f4 og classic 58mm 99a, but i’m going to switch these for 55mm 99a classics that i have lying around for this deck
pig prime allen bolts
random perforated grip
random bearings
lrab vm001 (they kinda suck tbh, i got a hole in them after 3 sessions on a month old board)

part of me really likes that graphic. How steep are the kicks?
Jealous when seeing people that have the guts to get 58mm og classics.

[Ride it to dust]

The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

[FuzzGNU]

Forgot to take a pic til a few minutes into the session:
Polar Herrington 8.625
Ace AF1 Low 60
Pig ProLine 51mm
Quantums
Jessup

Been riding 8.75s for the past 2+ years. The other dimensions (length, wb) on this 8.625 are identical to the Polar 8.75 just shaved down by 1/8 on the width, but somehow feels so much smaller and lighter.  I really enjoyed it, had one of the best skate days in a long time.

Loooooove this graphic. Wanted it so bad but decided to try a P2 instead.

[CauseforAlarm]

Enjoi-Jason Adams
Thunder 151 Team Hollow
Spitfire F4 54mm Conical Full
Bronson Raw
Jessup

[LebowskisRug]

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The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

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Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

Thanks! It is the generic bbs 8.38x14.38x32 mold that quite a few brands like Pass~Port, Sci Fi, etc. use. I have ridden it on Thunders, Indy forged, Indy Standard, and even Ventures and love it on the Thunders.  It's very similar to the DLX 8.25 but as a slightly longer tail and shorter nose but they skate super similar. I haven't found anything seriously wrong with it and TKF uses sorta mellower decks from the press but not Baker mellow.

[MOE SYZLAK]

Really loving this 8.0 Alltimers shape only got 4 left in the reserve.
Same shit as the last setups…
Got the cons that match the uggz tho.

[rocklobster]

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The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

[close]

Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

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Thanks! It is the generic bbs 8.38x14.38x32 mold that quite a few brands like Pass~Port, Sci Fi, etc. use. I have ridden it on Thunders, Indy forged, Indy Standard, and even Ventures and love it on the Thunders.  It's very similar to the DLX 8.25 but as a slightly longer tail and shorter nose but they skate super similar. I haven't found anything seriously wrong with it and TKF uses sorta mellower decks from the press but not Baker mellow.

I don't mess with colored trucks, but raw hanger with a colored baseplate is a nice change up.

[LebowskisRug]

I don't either but I had the urge. I've got regular cast plates too if I get bored and it's paint so lots will flake/scrape off over time

[FatGuy92]

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The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

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Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

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Thanks! It is the generic bbs 8.38x14.38x32 mold that quite a few brands like Pass~Port, Sci Fi, etc. use. I have ridden it on Thunders, Indy forged, Indy Standard, and even Ventures and love it on the Thunders.  It's very similar to the DLX 8.25 but as a slightly longer tail and shorter nose but they skate super similar. I haven't found anything seriously wrong with it and TKF uses sorta mellower decks from the press but not Baker mellow.

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I don't mess with colored trucks, but raw hanger with a colored baseplate is a nice change up.

I'm assuming those are Donovan's new pro model? I fuck with the baseplate color but hate when there's too much going on with the hanger

[MalHuis]

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The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

[close]

Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

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Thanks! It is the generic bbs 8.38x14.38x32 mold that quite a few brands like Pass~Port, Sci Fi, etc. use. I have ridden it on Thunders, Indy forged, Indy Standard, and even Ventures and love it on the Thunders.  It's very similar to the DLX 8.25 but as a slightly longer tail and shorter nose but they skate super similar. I haven't found anything seriously wrong with it and TKF uses sorta mellower decks from the press but not Baker mellow.

You sure its not the generic bbs 8.38x14.5x32.25? I have one on AF1s 55s and loving it. Was wondering hows the feel on some 148 thundies..

[Filip]

UMA 8.5x32.25 ( I had an Almost board that was 32 long and its the same, so I dont know about that)
Concave is medium, not too steep, not too low. Board itself was made in China according to sticker, but seems fine after 1 session, maybe a little too heavy  (Again, I had a Almost board before this one, which was super thin and light as fuck, so maybe Im just used to that, and also, this one is dipped)

Thunders 151, both trucks down to the axle, I give them a month tops, I think they are both bent
Minilogo 52s, 101, the lockin shape (A-cut I think?) Ive been skating these wheels for a good 3-4 last sets, and I see no difference between them and STF Bones, and they are half the price
Bones Swiss, probably 4 years old, never cleaned, shields off and they still roll perfectly
Indy Phillips bolts, missing one in the back
Jessup Ultra grip
Emerica Wino G6 cupsole slipons, the Spanky colorway (Favourite shoes of all time)

[Ride it to dust]

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The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

[close]

Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

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Thanks! It is the generic bbs 8.38x14.38x32 mold that quite a few brands like Pass~Port, Sci Fi, etc. use. I have ridden it on Thunders, Indy forged, Indy Standard, and even Ventures and love it on the Thunders.  It's very similar to the DLX 8.25 but as a slightly longer tail and shorter nose but they skate super similar. I haven't found anything seriously wrong with it and TKF uses sorta mellower decks from the press but not Baker mellow.

May have to try one of these shapes for my next deck, sounds like a good blend!

[LebowskisRug]

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The Killing Floor 8.38 mashup 1/1
Thunder Team 148, left with stock bushings and tightness
Spitfire Classic Full 54, now 52
Quantum Fusions
Lawn Chair 7/8" Allen
Pepper "Galaxy" grip
Vans Half Caballero

[close]

Liking the colours on this one. Is this the KF 8.38 shape with 14.3 something WB? How do you find it pairs with the thunders?  Just curious because i ride same combo (148’s with 8.38)

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Thanks! It is the generic bbs 8.38x14.38x32 mold that quite a few brands like Pass~Port, Sci Fi, etc. use. I have ridden it on Thunders, Indy forged, Indy Standard, and even Ventures and love it on the Thunders.  It's very similar to the DLX 8.25 but as a slightly longer tail and shorter nose but they skate super similar. I haven't found anything seriously wrong with it and TKF uses sorta mellower decks from the press but not Baker mellow.

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You sure its not the generic bbs 8.38x14.5x32.25? I have one on AF1s 55s and loving it. Was wondering hows the feel on some 148 thundies..

The 14.38 is the generic mold, there is another 14.5 they make that is the DLX Dreamer shape and Baker and a few others use one that is basically identical. I always measure the WB. I do have a Krooked 8.38 that is 14.5 and a spare set of 148 but I haven't skated it yet.

[roba]

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917 8.5 x 31.7 14.25 wb
venture standard 5.8 with element bushings, don’t judge
spitfire f4 og classic 58mm 99a, but i’m going to switch these for 55mm 99a classics that i have lying around for this deck
pig prime allen bolts
random perforated grip
random bearings
lrab vm001 (they kinda suck tbh, i got a hole in them after 3 sessions on a month old board)

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part of me really likes that graphic. How steep are the kicks?
Jealous when seeing people that have the guts to get 58mm og classics.

looks like it's identical to the blue eagle dlx shape. i compared it to an old krooked 8.5 that's the same shape and it lines up perfect

[typeischeap]

Who's ready for the weekend? A year back and think I've settled on my goldilocks setup to end the madness...



Polar Hjalte 8.5 w/WW, 14.375wb
Indy Hollow Forged 159
Spitfire F4 Conical 54mm
Bones Swiss
Minilogo Bolts
Mob Grip
Emerica Spanky KSLs (among others)

[saltusnaut]

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917 8.5 x 31.7 14.25 wb
venture standard 5.8 with element bushings, don’t judge
spitfire f4 og classic 58mm 99a, but i’m going to switch these for 55mm 99a classics that i have lying around for this deck
pig prime allen bolts
random perforated grip
random bearings
lrab vm001 (they kinda suck tbh, i got a hole in them after 3 sessions on a month old board)

[close]

part of me really likes that graphic. How steep are the kicks?
Jealous when seeing people that have the guts to get 58mm og classics.

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looks like it's identical to the blue eagle dlx shape. i compared it to an old krooked 8.5 that's the same shape and it lines up perfectly.

Sounds good! thanks for the reply

[Made In China]

Really loving this 8.0 Alltimers shape only got 4 left in the reserve.
Same shit as the last setups…
Got the cons that match the uggz tho.

Yooooo I think I have that same rug! Dope set up and shoes too.

[MOE SYZLAK]

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Really loving this 8.0 Alltimers shape only got 4 left in the reserve.
Same shit as the last setups…
Got the cons that match the uggz tho.

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Yooooo I think I have that same rug! Dope set up and shoes too.

Gnar’d for good taste.