The Set-up Thread

[nitro89]

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Primitive 8.38 (sticker said made in China but top ply has bbs dimple)

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I ordered two Primitive decks from their two-for-$80 sale and both of mine are like this. Sticker says “China” but has what I understood to be the BBS dimple. For legal reasons, the sticker is more likely to be correct than the dimple guesswork assembled on Slap, so I assume that more than one manufacturer puts a dimple on their boards. Either way I absolutely love that deck.

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ive had a couple primitives this year, had this same deck actually. same dimple, same 'made in china' label and it sogged out within a week. so i assumed it was sub par chinese board. i was gutted as i really liked the shape. the bbs was also an 8.38 but the dims on the sticker were different to the chinese one. primitive are really hit and miss in the uk atm. there are some bbs floating around but alot of these china mades too same as toy machine, zero etc. too much of a risk/hassle to mail order. went back to crail decks as i know what im getting.

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Curious if those boards have similar concave, or different concave, eg BBS has spoon like concave, especially in the kicks, but the other boards are usually much more flat on the kicks, same as most other woodshops on the market.

Also are you guys meaning a dimple as in a blunt instrument dot (BBS usually has about a 3mm wide dot) or more a nail mark in the wood?

Not a worry any which way, but it is interesting to me, given I am not about to see any of those boards in person, but am quite familiar with the different concaves, board markings, etc, as per the first page on the woodshop thread.


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=120409.0


Specific BBS pics


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=120409.msg3729106#msg3729106


Thanks.

i found the chinese primitive was hella flat, both the concave and the kicks completely different to the bbs primitive i had. the dot looked as if someone had pushed a dot punch into the top ply between the bolt holes (more likely to be a machine made when lifting off the drill press tho.)

[coexist3]

7.6
venture 5.0hi
loophole 52mm

[Nth syd bear]

7.6
venture 5.0hi
loophole 52mm

Dope.. 

[RichardBarkley]

7.6
venture 5.0hi
loophole 52mm

Did you slim this down yourself?

[overwaxed]

Back on the board in earnest for the first time since 2009 or so:

Quasi Eurofade 8.75x32.5x14.5wb
Venture 6.1
Spitfire F4 classics 54mm 99a
Swiss
Jessup
Ace 7/8 hardware

I’ve been playing around with different boards / shapes / sizes / trucks / wheels for a few weeks and this setup feels like home finally. I’ve never been a venture guy so we’ll see how these stand the test of time (and learning slappys)

Liking the longer wheelbase / hyped wheelbase from the ventures (I’m 6’1 with a size 10.5 shoe)

I do have a set of 54mm full conical 97a spits as well I want to try - I’m in Chicago and the streets are pretty gnarly so they may be better all around.

Grip job looks like I haven’t gripped a board since 2004 and have never gripped a board bigger than 8” lol.

Shoes are Nike Blazer GT Grant Taylor’s

[moonordie]

Polar 8.375
Socket Allen 1"
Socket grip
Ace AF1 55
GT F4 OG classics 99 53's
Swiss 6

[obZen]

Element x Timber 8.25
Thunder 148
Spitfire 53mm 99a conical
Hard luck 6 balls
Mob

Element Schaar 8.25
Indy 149
60mm wheels off some Walmart penny board
Hard luck 6 balls
Jessup


I just got a new job within riding distance from my place and with the shitty rough streets and cracked to shit sidewalks on this end of town I wanted  to try the soft wheel thing to see how it feels. All I have right now is a bunch of 8.25 elements from their recent sale. It’s a bit awkward with the giant wheels sticking out like that, so I’ve got a girl couch shape on order with some 55mm oj mini super juice for some proper crust cruiser action.

I’m liking the way these boards feel, even if they’re not my usual dimensions. Just couldn’t pass on all the bbs wood at these prices.

[somedudefromnj]

Polar 8.375
Socket Allen 1"
Socket grip
Ace AF1 55
GT F4 OG classics 99 53's
Swiss 6

Almost soiled m'self

fan of this one

[roba]

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venture 5.8 standard, flat top washer, element bushings (they got mushy as fuck and feel so fucking good now when skating but they don’t snap back to center)

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Well, now I've heard everything

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Had no idea they make bushings. I'm beyond shocked.

i don't think they sell them as a standalone product, but there are element trucks and i'm using the bushings from an old set of these that a homie left at the skateshop i work at. the reason why i'm using these is that the venture (supercush?) aftermarket bushings are impossible to find in poland, the stock ones i had broke, and all of the other aftermarket bushings were too tall for ventures (or at least too tall for me, because i prefer looser trucks). i wanted to order the loose trucks venture bushings from germany but shipping cost more than the bushings, so i passed on that. the element bushings were the same height as venture stock or maybe a hair shorter, and they're pretty soft too so they work for me, my ventures turn better and sharper than before, but as i said before they don't snap back to center. this doesn't really bother me when i'm skating, but whenever my board shoots out it's pretty much unpredictable

[LebowskisRug]

Indy bushings fit in Ventures and you can trim Ace tall bushings to fit

[CauseforAlarm]

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

On to the next one, gear madness be damned!!


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[LebowskisRug]

Mini Beach Bum
Ace AF1 22
Super Juices
Swiss 6 super dry with no shields
Pig anodized hardware
Pepper Galaxy Grip

[hillbilly shifty]

Heroin 8.88 Symmetrical Egg
Tensor Mag Lights 8.25 (stock)
Spitfire Tablets 52/99
Bones Reds
random hardware
taking it for a spin this evening....

[hillbilly shifty]

Polar 8.375
Socket Allen 1"
Socket grip
Ace AF1 55
GT F4 OG classics 99 53's
Swiss 6

good looking set up!

[iw0]

Mini Beach Bum
Ace AF1 22
Super Juices
Swiss 6 super dry with no shields
Pig anodized hardware
Pepper Galaxy Grip

everyone is doing such a dank job on their mini-bums

[DeepSpace9mm]

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Mini Beach Bum
Ace AF1 22
Super Juices
Swiss 6 super dry with no shields
Pig anodized hardware
Pepper Galaxy Grip

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everyone is doing such a dank job on their mini-bums

This is a very rad setup.
Sick grip job too.
I want.

[rocklobster]

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venture 5.8 standard, flat top washer, element bushings (they got mushy as fuck and feel so fucking good now when skating but they don’t snap back to center)

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Well, now I've heard everything

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Had no idea they make bushings. I'm beyond shocked.

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i don't think they sell them as a standalone product, but there are element trucks and i'm using the bushings from an old set of these that a homie left at the skateshop i work at. the reason why i'm using these is that the venture (supercush?) aftermarket bushings are impossible to find in poland, the stock ones i had broke, and all of the other aftermarket bushings were too tall for ventures (or at least too tall for me, because i prefer looser trucks). i wanted to order the loose trucks venture bushings from germany but shipping cost more than the bushings, so i passed on that. the element bushings were the same height as venture stock or maybe a hair shorter, and they're pretty soft too so they work for me, my ventures turn better and sharper than before, but as i said before they don't snap back to center. this doesn't really bother me when i'm skating, but whenever my board shoots out it's pretty much unpredictable

I pushed around on some Element complete with branded trucks and they were incredibly soft bushings, kinda like Tensor alloys. Definitely kid friendly since they lack the weight to get any turn on 90a bushings.

[Fooj]

Polar 8.25x31.875x14.125
Ace Classic 44s
Swiss
Diamond 7/8 Allen , gold bolt top right
53mm 99a F4 Radials
Crooked Snot Rails

[moonordie]

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Polar 8.375
Socket Allen 1"
Socket grip
Ace AF1 55
GT F4 OG classics 99 53's
Swiss 6

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good looking set up!

Thanks! Indeed this is probably the best looking setup I've ever had and + skates like a dream. Feels great.

[chillclinton87]

Mini Beach Bum
Ace AF1 22
Super Juices
Swiss 6 super dry with no shields
Pig anodized hardware
Pepper Galaxy Grip

oh man you really cam through with this.......gripjob is A+......and that mini beach bum looks sooooo fun.

on another topic- i just got me ace af1 22s for my zip zinger adn some 78a Ricta clouds that i can not wait to try out.

22s seem to fit great on that mini bum!

Any euro plas got a lead to where to get a mini beach bum ? i might need that one after seeing it here so much lately

[moonordie]

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Mini Beach Bum
Ace AF1 22
Super Juices
Swiss 6 super dry with no shields
Pig anodized hardware
Pepper Galaxy Grip

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oh man you really cam through with this.......gripjob is A+......and that mini beach bum looks sooooo fun.

on another topic- i just got me ace af1 22s for my zip zinger adn some 78a Ricta clouds that i can not wait to try out.

22s seem to fit great on that mini bum!

Any euro plas got a lead to where to get a mini beach bum ? i might need that one after seeing it here so much lately

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-grimplestix-on-vacation-shaped-8-skateboard-deck-multi_p158530?cic=CZ&doid=rdcd_com&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=cz

[144p]

Real NicoleHause 8.25 full se
Venture 5.8
Spitfire f4 55 99a og classic
Jessup
quantum isotopes
Bender 1”allen
Dunks with fp kingfoam

[moonordie]

Real NicoleHause 8.25 full se
Venture 5.8
Spitfire f4 55 99a og classic
Jessup
quantum isotopes
Bender 1”allen
Dunks with fp kingfoam

F*cking love that graphic.

[LebowskisRug]

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Mini Beach Bum
Ace AF1 22
Super Juices
Swiss 6 super dry with no shields
Pig anodized hardware
Pepper Galaxy Grip

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oh man you really cam through with this.......gripjob is A+......and that mini beach bum looks sooooo fun.

on another topic- i just got me ace af1 22s for my zip zinger adn some 78a Ricta clouds that i can not wait to try out.

22s seem to fit great on that mini bum!

Any euro plas got a lead to where to get a mini beach bum ? i might need that one after seeing it here so much lately

Dude the 22's are kinda insane. Hella turny to start with plus they're really narrow and this thing has like a 13.25 wb. Whatever you put them on they'll be a blast to just ride with a shit eating grin

[TwisT]

Real NicoleHause 8.25 full se
Venture 5.8
Spitfire f4 55 99a og classic
Jessup
quantum isotopes
Bender 1”allen
Dunks with fp kingfoam

I hate full shapes, probably just get this one and put it on the stack. good looking board

[camel filters]

Untitled by
Limo 8.5
Indy 149
Spit 99 f4 conical 54mm
Shorty's lights 7/8 phillips
Bronson G3s
Pepper Grip
SB dunk lows

[LebowskisRug]

I do not mean this in any way as an insult, but that is the precise setup I imagine from a Berate the Birds/Gifted Hater Patreon subscriber.

[camel filters]

I do not mean this in any way as an insult, but that is the precise setup I imagine from a Berate the Birds/Gifted Hater Patreon subscriber.

Haha well I did sub to Ted and like GH so you got me.

[Omars_Dad]

first new deck in about a year. was in a shit toxic relationship and could barely function in every day life let alone do anything i like. finally in my own spot and getting on my feet again





Venue shop deck 9"
ACE 66
spitfire lockin 55mm
bones big balls
jessup
shortys phillips
bones medium bushings with top cup but no bottom
Trucks are still relatively new as i got them right before everything went south about this time last year

[Richard Skidder]

Sorry that happened man. Welcome back, looks  like a fun ride.