The Set-up Thread

[oliknight]

Holy shit, this is it.
I have been suffering from the board madness over the past year, I love skating lots of different shapes, Chris Atherton, Gonz and Chico Brenes always inspired that
But I always wanted a nice all rounder and this definitely feels like it, skated this a bunch over the past few days (photo post-use, for the record haha) and it’s just perfect for everything, wide and comfortable, flips really nice and all the dimensions feel great!

Pass-port spade shape (im not sure what the dimensions are, all sites seem to be different)
In this picture I have 58mm spitfire radial fulls but I switched them for Spitfire Jeff Carlyle 60mm 97A (that extra bit of softness makes the world of difference)
149 indy titanium (balances out the weight of the fat wheels

Happy fella.

[Coldcut]

Holy shit, this is it.
I have been suffering from the board madness over the past year, I love skating lots of different shapes, Chris Atherton, Gonz and Chico Brenes always inspired that
But I always wanted a nice all rounder and this definitely feels like it, skated this a bunch over the past few days (photo post-use, for the record haha) and it’s just perfect for everything, wide and comfortable, flips really nice and all the dimensions feel great!

Pass-port spade shape (im not sure what the dimensions are, all sites seem to be different)
Spitfire Jeff Carlyle 60mm 97A (that extra bit of softness makes the world of difference)
149 indy titanium (balances out the weight of the fat wheels

Happy fella.

Awesome Board and Graphic!

This should be a Spade shape. 8.875/ 31.5, WB 14.5
https://www.passportal.com/pages/deck-size-guide

[oliknight]

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Holy shit, this is it.
I have been suffering from the board madness over the past year, I love skating lots of different shapes, Chris Atherton, Gonz and Chico Brenes always inspired that
But I always wanted a nice all rounder and this definitely feels like it, skated this a bunch over the past few days (photo post-use, for the record haha) and it’s just perfect for everything, wide and comfortable, flips really nice and all the dimensions feel great!

Pass-port spade shape (im not sure what the dimensions are, all sites seem to be different)
Spitfire Jeff Carlyle 60mm 97A (that extra bit of softness makes the world of difference)
149 indy titanium (balances out the weight of the fat wheels

Happy fella.

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Awesome Board and Graphic!

This should be a Spade shape. 8.875/ 31.5, WB 14.5
https://www.passportal.com/pages/deck-size-guide

Ahhh yeah, cheers for that! Surely that’s correct with it being their site hahah
So many shops have it listed at 9.1 and 14.25 WB
And there are a bunch of other measurements out there, not sure how people have got it so wrong..

[Paco Supreme]

Spades are a fun time, I’ve got one set up collecting a bit of dust for now but I bust it out for times when I need to foot space

[oliknight]

Spades are a fun time, I’ve got one set up collecting a bit of dust for now but I bust it out for times when I need to foot space

For sure, I do get the fear a bit that they’ll stop making them haha
Might stockpile a bunch.

[hobochimp]

The heitor setup. Good looks

[biaherl]

Fell in love with a setup this weekend.

I wanted a shaped symmetrical board that wasn’t an egg shape. I don’t do good with eggs and sometimes I get tired of popsicles

The only board I could find looked pretty ugly and I love mac and cheese. Pretty Ugly is the name of your band

So I decided to make an ugly board. I bought all the parts I would have never bought before

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I’ve skated it for two days. It took a while to get used to the short wheelbase on transition but I was able to kill some curbs with it. Landed some tricks I haven’t landed in years and grinded the longest I ever have. I’m 48

Have to say that I love not worrying or caring which end is which. I just throw my board down and don’t care. IT’S GREAT. I didn’t touch my trucks and they’re perfect so far

[yourbreakfsat]

Fell in love with a setup this weekend.

I wanted a shaped symmetrical board that wasn’t an egg shape. I don’t do good with eggs and sometimes I get tired of popsicles

The only board I could find looked pretty ugly and I love mac and cheese. Pretty Ugly is the name of your band

So I decided to make an ugly board. I bought all the parts I would have never bought before

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I’ve skated it for two days. It took a while to get used to the short wheelbase on transition but I was able to kill some curbs with it. Landed some tricks I haven’t landed in years and grinded the longest I ever have. I’m 48

Have to say that I love not worrying or caring which end is which. I just throw my board down and don’t care. IT’S GREAT. I didn’t touch my trucks and they’re perfect so far

[Thebird]

I only got in one flatground session so far before getting sick for a week, and these trucks were added after that, so I haven't even been able to try them yet.  Now it keeps raining.  Dying to get out.
AWS O'Brien 8.25 x 32.25 x 14.25
Venture Kader 5.6
Spitfire f4 52 mm (probably closer to 49 now)
Bones swiss
Diamond 7/8 allen

[WristBrace]

Sizing down from 8.5s and element was running a deal.

Element 8.0 14.25wb
Independent stage 10 139
Spitfire F4 58mm classics (down to 54mm now)
Bones swiss
Hopps 1in allen
Mob

I've had these trucks since about 2010 and never really skated them. They are the Chris Haslam pro model that had the crazy green and black colorway. I wasn't very into the paint and wanted to size down so I stripped the paint off and presto.

[zozu]

Going back to something I know works cause I've started swapping trucks/wheels on the daily again.



Madness R7 8.25, Mob Grip
Independent Winkowski Hollow 149
Spitfire Ishod 55mm classics 99a
Mini Logo bearings
OG Half Cabs

[smellsdead]

carpet 8.5
1/8" dooks
bronze allen
ace 55s
spitfire f4 classics-probably 53ish mm now
swiss
laser engraved garfield

[Banned from the room]

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I'm the luckiest mofo on earth today.

I couldn't be more grateful. It doesn't get much better than this!  I forgot some stuff

Glue 8.5
Venture 5.8
(Courtesy of a Pal! Who I love and respect and they have a message)

Bones white ceramic reds
2nd longest lasting bearing I've ever had. In two months the longest. I bought them used in 2016. One was seized up too.
58mm og classic spits 99a. Second best wheel I've had in my 39 years of skating.
Dlxsf 3 ply risers.

Dlxsf lowering kit. The top bushing is cut perfectly for cold weather. I suggest big time if you like rattling trucks. I love it. My flat washer from my last set of bones two years ago jingles like it was 1992. So nice with some big ass wheels.

Top art design is for sno. The nollie fs flips are fierce. I am a huge fan.

Much love to slap pals. All of you I love. All the time. I'd say I owe the community and I will always have your backs to the best of my abilities.

[Easy Slider]

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I'm the luckiest mofo on earth today.

I couldn't be more grateful. It doesn't get much better than this!  I forgot some stuff

Glue 8.5
Venture 5.8
(Courtesy of a Pal! Who I love and respect and they have a message)

Bones white ceramic reds
2nd longest lasting bearing I've ever had. In two months the longest. I bought them used in 2016. One was seized up too.
58mm og classic spits 99a. Second best wheel I've had in my 39 years of skating.
Dlxsf 3 ply risers.

Dlxsf lowering kit. The top bushing is cut perfectly for cold weather. I suggest big time if you like rattling trucks. I love it. My flat washer from my last set of bones two years ago jingles like it was 1992. So nice with some big ass wheels.

Top art design is for sno. The nollie fs flips are fierce. I am a huge fan.

Much love to slap pals. All of you I love. All the time. I'd say I owe the community and I will always have your backs to the best of my abilities.

SUOTY

[gaunting]

 

Going back to something I know works cause I've started swapping trucks/wheels on the daily again.



Madness R7 8.25, Mob Grip
Independent Winkowski Hollow 149
Spitfire Ishod 55mm classics 99a
Mini Logo bearings
OG Half Cabs

that madness graphic is so fucking sick!

[zozu]

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Going back to something I know works cause I've started swapping trucks/wheels on the daily again.


Madness R7 8.25, Mob Grip
Independent Winkowski Hollow 149
Spitfire Ishod 55mm classics 99a
Mini Logo bearings
OG Half Cabs

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that madness graphic is so fucking sick!

Thanks!
Im not fussed on the Madness brand/team but always find myself coming back to their decks given the combo of Resin 7 wood, always being on clearance, and palatable graphics.

[Maccat]

carpet 8.5
1/8" dooks
bronze allen
ace 55s
spitfire f4 classics-probably 53ish mm now
swiss
laser engraved garfield

Garfield?? How’s you pull that off? That’s awesome!

[ggrimmedd]

Baker Lunacy 8.5 w/ Jessup
Ace 55 (indy hard bushings and bones washer)
Independent Hardware
Mini Logo 56mm
Cheap Abec7 bearings

[Boog]

Dlxsf 8.5×32.18×14.38
Venture 5.8 HI
53mm cf f4
Bones reds
Mob

[big_kev_215]

Limosine 8.38” (the graphic was hilariously printed upside down on this one)
Ace 44 Classics
Spitfire 53mm F4 Classics
Lil Jawns rails
Swiss
Grip au poivre
Dunks

Want to take a minute to pay my respects to my 55mm F4 Classics that were with me since early Spring.  They were tragically shredded by their owner on a metal edge box while settling for a trick that was not his first choice because he lacked the skill to perform his intended trick.  RIP my friends.  You served me well and had worn down to the perfect shape.  Tragic.

[juniormint]

Skating better than I have in a while since returning to thunders, risers and big wheels. Looking forward to trying this shape, it’s real nice.

Quasi 8.75
Thunder lights 151
Real 1/8 wood risers
Spitfire 58mm conical fulls 97a (around 55 now)
Blurs ceramics
Bronze hardware
Shop grip

[jamersonbass]

Skating better than I have in a while since returning to thunders, risers and big wheels. Looking forward to trying this shape, it’s real nice.

Quasi 8.75
Thunder lights 151
Real 1/8 wood risers
Spitfire 58mm conical fulls 97a (around 55 now)
Blurs ceramics
Bronze hardware
Shop grip

What that top view do tho (can we get a pic, please?)?

[juniormint]

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Skating better than I have in a while since returning to thunders, risers and big wheels. Looking forward to trying this shape, it’s real nice.

Quasi 8.75
Thunder lights 151
Real 1/8 wood risers
Spitfire 58mm conical fulls 97a (around 55 now)
Blurs ceramics
Bronze hardware
Shop grip

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What that top view do tho (can we get a pic, please?)?

[chillclinton87]

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Skating better than I have in a while since returning to thunders, risers and big wheels. Looking forward to trying this shape, it’s real nice.

Quasi 8.75
Thunder lights 151
Real 1/8 wood risers
Spitfire 58mm conical fulls 97a (around 55 now)
Blurs ceramics
Bronze hardware
Shop grip

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What that top view do tho (can we get a pic, please?)?

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this is beautiful!

Props on the subtle but precise gripjob- very classy

[Richard Skidder]

Skating better than I have in a while since returning to thunders, risers and big wheels. Looking forward to trying this shape, it’s real nice.

Quasi 8.75
Thunder lights 151
Real 1/8 wood risers
Spitfire 58mm conical fulls 97a (around 55 now)
Blurs ceramics
Bronze hardware
Shop grip

Solid looking background for this one, would gnar.

[GoneWithTheSchwinn]

That is one nice shape! BBS wood or PS Sticks?

[juniormint]

That is one nice shape! BBS wood or PS Sticks?

This one is PS. Last few PS boards I’ve have been hit and miss, but willing to take the chance given the shape.

[jsettle]

8.38 AVE FA
Indy standard 149
Spitfire F4 54mm
Bones reds

[Tom Pearl]

Enjoi 8.0
Venture lo 5.2 (black dohdoh's)
51mm f4 tablets
Swiss
Bronze allen
Mob

[gaunting]

baker b2 8x32 14.25” WB almost identical nose and tail. bigger tail than most. I haven’t skated it yet.

Indy stage 8 136. I bought these NOS off eBay about a year ago. I skated them on the frog board I had prior to getting this, for a good 4-5 sessions, so still some breaking in to do. original bushings too. they were my first trucks I had on my first board in like 1999. they are still my favorite trucks ever.

spitfire f4 55mm radial. biggest wheels I’ve ever rode.

mixture of bones reds and the gold shield speed demon bearings.

shake junt hardware 7/8” allen with one red bolt.

black magic grip tape.