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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31650 on: August 03, 2022, 04:04:10 PM »
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Polar Herrington 8.625
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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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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31651 on: August 03, 2022, 04:36:35 PM »


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



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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31652 on: August 04, 2022, 05:53:22 AM »


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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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31653 on: August 04, 2022, 06:40:05 AM »
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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

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31654 on: August 04, 2022, 07:13:39 AM »


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.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31655 on: August 04, 2022, 09:04:21 AM »


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)

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31656 on: August 04, 2022, 09:39:22 AM »
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.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31657 on: August 04, 2022, 11:51:50 AM »




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Spitfire F4 54mm Conical Full
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31658 on: August 04, 2022, 11:58:18 AM »
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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.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31659 on: August 04, 2022, 05:26:06 PM »

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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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31660 on: August 04, 2022, 07:18:59 PM »
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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.

I don't mess with colored trucks, but raw hanger with a colored baseplate is a nice change up.
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« Reply #31661 on: August 04, 2022, 07:54:12 PM »
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

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31662 on: August 04, 2022, 08:21:15 PM »
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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

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31663 on: August 05, 2022, 12:38:10 AM »
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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..

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31664 on: August 05, 2022, 01:00:13 AM »
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)

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31665 on: August 05, 2022, 02:04:23 AM »
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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.

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

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31666 on: August 05, 2022, 06:44:37 AM »
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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)
[close]

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.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31667 on: August 05, 2022, 07:19:45 AM »
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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
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31668 on: August 05, 2022, 08:24:49 AM »
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
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31669 on: August 05, 2022, 08:34:24 AM »
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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.
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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

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31670 on: August 05, 2022, 11:54:16 AM »

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.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31671 on: August 05, 2022, 01:22:34 PM »
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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.
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31672 on: August 05, 2022, 03:38:59 PM »
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)

Dope. May your sesh be blessed

Feels so damn good to settle on a setup

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31673 on: August 05, 2022, 05:34:07 PM »




Quasi Egg 9” x 32” with 13.75” wb
Film 6.0
Spitfire f4 54mm conical full 97a
Bones big balls
7/8th” Allen
Mob
Well I have like 9 Andy Anderson dated flight decks.

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31674 on: August 05, 2022, 09:02:04 PM »




Quasi Egg 9” x 32” with 13.75” wb
Film 6.0
Spitfire f4 54mm conical full 97a
Bones big balls
7/8th” Allen
Mob


I liked that shape a lot.
Yours looks very dope

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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31675 on: August 06, 2022, 04:23:31 AM »
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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.
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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.
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Sounds good! thanks for the reply

thinking about it it might be a tiny bit shorter than the blue eagle since the board i compared it to was well skated, so it’s probably more like 31.7 long, 0.125 shorter tail, but the shape as in the concave is pretty much 1:1 identical, wheelbase is the same too
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31676 on: August 06, 2022, 12:21:16 PM »



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I got this a few years Straw dogs board from John Sox.


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« Reply #31677 on: August 06, 2022, 01:37:51 PM »


Polar Dane 1 9.75
Krux k5 9.0
Spitfire f4 54mm, now 52
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« Reply #31678 on: August 06, 2022, 05:32:24 PM »


The Scram warpage felt too off while skating. Set up this 8.25 Orchard/DLX skateshop day deck. Swapped in new Thunder bushings since the ones I were skating were cracked
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Re: The Set-up Thread
« Reply #31679 on: August 06, 2022, 05:42:10 PM »
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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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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..


I have had quite a few of both shapes, but it seemed like the 8.38 with 14.5 board is not used for the generic shape that BBS has for the 8.3 width boards.

There have definitely been a lot of major brands use the 8.38 x 32.25 (or 32.12) with 14.5 wb including DLX, Baker, Birdhouse, Element, DGK and more, but the other generic 8.3 shape is a bit thinner overall, as well as the shorter 14.38 wb and slightly shorter 32 length, when comparing them directly.  The tail is definitely a touch longer on the generic shape too, which is the main thing I noticed, moving the back bolts up a touch = shorter wheelbase and longer tail, which in some ways I would prefer, but they both work well enough, depending on your needs.

I like the 8.38 longer board on my standard Indy 149s or one set of Ace AF1 55s (more transition / all rounder for me) but the shorter generic 8.3 one works well on Thunder and Venture trucks, especially the 8.25 sized trucks, eg Thunder 148 or Venture 5.6 as per some guys I know who skate that setup more as a tech / street board, but they still shred everything on it.

Pairing deck to trucks is still a personal preference, but I feel like some work well together, others not so much.

I talk too much about skateboards.  Sorry.