The Set-up Thread

[_kendusk34]

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Atlantic Drift 8.25
(Must be BBS. Got a IV)

Venture 5.8 Hangers Hollows w/Ace AF1 baseplates
(Never could get used to the wider wheelbase ventures gave so tried a theory out and honestly really liking it rn)

Spitfire Conical Fulls 54mm

Bronson Raws

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What in the fuck. What does that truck combo feel like? Height and wb of it?

I'd compare it to an indy. Wanna say its about 53ish millimeters in height. On my last board, the wb was 14.1 & the ventures made it seem longer. With the ace baseplate, the wb got noticeably tighter

[tzhangdox]

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Atlantic Drift 8.25
(Must be BBS. Got a IV)

Venture 5.8 Hangers Hollows w/Ace AF1 baseplates
(Never could get used to the wider wheelbase ventures gave so tried a theory out and honestly really liking it rn)

Spitfire Conical Fulls 54mm

Bronson Raws

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What in the fuck. What does that truck combo feel like? Height and wb of it?

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I'd compare it to an indy. Wanna say its about 53ish millimeters in height. On my last board, the wb was 14.1 & the ventures made it seem longer. With the ace baseplate, the wb got noticeably tighter

How is the wheelbase compared to if you just had ace hangers on ace plates? And hows the turn/pop/pinch etc

[_kendusk34]

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Atlantic Drift 8.25
(Must be BBS. Got a IV)

Venture 5.8 Hangers Hollows w/Ace AF1 baseplates
(Never could get used to the wider wheelbase ventures gave so tried a theory out and honestly really liking it rn)

Spitfire Conical Fulls 54mm

Bronson Raws

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What in the fuck. What does that truck combo feel like? Height and wb of it?

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I'd compare it to an indy. Wanna say its about 53ish millimeters in height. On my last board, the wb was 14.1 & the ventures made it seem longer. With the ace baseplate, the wb got noticeably tighter

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How is the wheelbase compared to if you just had ace hangers on ace plates? And hows the turn/pop/pinch etc

I was riding the AF1's and liked those. This combo feels slightly heavier. I like the pop, turns not as deep as aces but really well. I like where it sits when i do crooks. Feels right on top

[schralp pal]

I mean the trucks are crazy but where’d you get the deck?

[LebowskisRug]

They were selling the decks on the Atlantic Drift site

[schralp pal]

They were selling the decks on the Atlantic Drift site

Thanks, I wonder if any will make it over to the states if Harris does another run.

Damn kinda need one of those Jelly Fish hoodies now that it doesn't say thrasher on it.

[logjammin]

Chocolate 8.3 with sticker job to cover unwanted graphic
Ace 44 lows with 1/8" Ace risers underneath
Roughneck 1" phillips hardware
Dial Tone 54mm 92a wheels
Bronson Raw bearings

[Richard Skidder]

Chocolate 8.3 with sticker job to cover unwanted graphic
Ace 44 lows with 1/8" Ace risers underneath
Roughneck 1" phillips hardware
Dial Tone 54mm 92a wheels
Bronson Raw bearings

I like the blue stripe on one side. Is that white overspray on the other side or is it a glare?

[logjammin]

Thanks man me too, and it's just a glare on the top and side

[typeischeap]

Liked my previous 8.5 B2 decks so figured I'd try for the 8.38...this is my backup setup...



Baker Kader B2 8.38 x 14.38 x 32
Indy 149 Titanium w/ IKP baseplates
Spitfire F4 Conical 54mm/99d
Bones Swiss
Derangement Lab HW (allen/stainless)
MOB grip
Half Cab '92 (today, lol)

EDIT: this is just a hair over 8.25 and is marked "8.3" on the shrink wrap sticker too. It feels like it too.

[MOE SYZLAK]

First Christmas complete in a while.
DGK Shanahan 8.06
Jessup ultra
Venture throws 5.2
Bender 7/8 Allen
Quantum Atoms
Powell Dragon 54mm ( was given them to try)
DC X Butter Lukoda

[fulfillthedream]

diggin that DGK and DC combo!

how are the Dragons?

damn my friend at the park knows how much i love my spits and offered to get my set of Dragons to convert me haha

[GBLange]

First Christmas complete in a while.
DGK Shanahan 8.06
Jessup ultra
Venture throws 5.2
Bender 7/8 Allen
Quantum Atoms
Powell Dragon 54mm ( was given them to try)
DC X Butter Lukoda

that DC x Butter 🔥🔥🔥

[RichardBarkley]

One of the locals here was closing down yesterday and this was one of the last decks left. Got it for 35.

Chocolate 8
Venture low 5.2
Dragons

[dmtr]

This setup has finally cured my madness after almost year and two months!

Krooked Team Eyes 8.38x32.25 14.5WB
Ace AF1 Hollows 55s
Ace 1/8” plastic risers
Spitfire Formula Four 56mm conical full (around 54ish now)

Took it just for a short spin, since the package came a bit late.

The deck seems a bit wider than your normal 8.375 or 8.38, but it’s just perfect.
Even though I am a rather short guy (5’6 or 171cm) it feels super good and flips just fine.

The hollow Aces are my first hollow pair and I have to say, they are super good! Paired with the raisers, the board packs some serious pop. I was really surprised how high was the first kickflip, with a nice pow on the shoes.

This setup feels really lively and fun while also being comfortable.


All in all, this shit cured my madness! I’m finally free.

Thank you people of SLAP, you’ve helped immensely.
Peace.

I dig this!

[yourbreakfsat]

Powell Peralta Mike McGill Reissue Black Light 10" x 30.125" with 16.625" wheelbase

Independent 159 Hollows Pedro Delfino (wiped off the graphic with acetone)

Spitfire Classic Formula 60mm 99a

Bones Swiss Six

Powell Rib Bones

MOB + MOB Clear

Mini Logo 1/4" Risers

1/4" hardware

[slappyjoes]

New year new setup
Polar 8.5
Ace hollows 44
Spitfire conicals 53mm

[TwisT]

It aint a christmas setup if its old bearings and hardware but

8.25 Unity
5.6 Venture V hollow light
54mm 101a Jane doe wheels
Bones swiss

I'm skating Jordan 1 mids but I wouldn't recommend them.

[streetmeat]

FA 8.5
Ace 44 Classics
Spitfire F4 Tablets (54s now 51)
Reds shieldless n dry
Bender 7/8 bolts
Mob rules all
Slappy Hour rails (yes i fucked up and re-drilled them)

[big_kev_215]

FA 8.5
Ace 44 Classics
Spitfire F4 Tablets (54s now 51)
Reds shieldless n dry
Bender 7/8 bolts
Mob rules all
Slappy Hour rails (yes i fucked up and re-drilled them)

Very nice

[Xen]

Polar Halberg 8.25x32x14.25 w/pepper galaxy grip
8.3 ML stock but w/bones flat top washer
ACE 1/16th risers (they're not soft like shock pads but not as hard as regs)
Bones x97s/swiss 6
1" Enjoi genderbenders




I forgot how good ML trucks feel, easy turn, light, excellent grind, blah blah, about 51mm with the ace pads, so the wheel wells are on point. Gotta say tho, I don't like this shape as much as the 8.25x31.875x14.125 polar...subtle difference the but the nose/tail are better on the smaller one, they look/feel a bit more full.

[Fifty8mm]

Current set up
8 Primitive with black magic grip
Standard 139s stock. Pivot cups fucking squeak bad.
53mm prize fighter. With swiss 6.


I set this up first broke in one day on a warm up flat session.
8 with black magic grip
Venture lows
52mm prize fighters with swiss 6



Same as current set up. Broke in a warm up session on flat as well , same place too.

I'm heavy as fuck (250) and skate Af1s.
Might be the reason i broke both boards quick but doa would last me weeks landing like shit. They would just flex lol. @noseb has seen how i flex the DOAs and they still skated great. Wish i could get more.

[Ride it to dust]

8.38 Eagle
149 Ti
Spit 56mm Conical full 97a
Bones risers
Reds

[Painted Baby]

Current set up
8 Primitive with black magic grip
Standard 139s stock. Pivot cups fucking squeak bad.
53mm prize fighter. With swiss 6.


I set this up first broke in one day on a warm up flat session.
8 with black magic grip
Venture lows
52mm prize fighters with swiss 6



Same as current set up. Broke in a warm up session on flat as well , same place too.

I'm heavy as fuck (250) and skate Af1s.
Might be the reason i broke both boards quick but doa would last me weeks landing like shit. They would just flex lol. @noseb has seen how i flex the DOAs and they still skated great. Wish i could get more.

Steve sez you should try Politic. Lots of good info in here:
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=123386.0

[Fifty8mm]

What trucks to you suggest would pair well with a very flat and mellow kicks board?

Honestly any. Its all preference. I figured venture low was perfect but tried some indys and saw that my pop improved a lot. But i had more consistency with venture lows.

[big_kev_215]

Violet 8.5” (shoutout @GumOnMyGrip )
Venture 5.8 cast hollow
Spitfire 53mm F4 classics
Swiss
Jessup (unfortunately)
Lil Jawns rails

[DERBY]

FA 8.5
Ace 44 Classics
Spitfire F4 Tablets (54s now 51)
Reds shieldless n dry
Bender 7/8 bolts
Mob rules all
Slappy Hour rails (yes i fucked up and re-drilled them)

that’s a sick setup and i fuck with that sage graphic. the fa sticker cutout reminds me of the ones on my journals

https://imgur.com/a/KgyGKTQ

[Tom Pearl]

This setup has finally cured my madness after almost year and two months!

Krooked Team Eyes 8.38x32.25 14.5WB
Ace AF1 Hollows 55s
Ace 1/8” plastic risers
Spitfire Formula Four 56mm conical full (around 54ish now)
Modus Titanium bearings, no shields
Ace 1” hardware

Took it just for a short spin, since the package came a bit late.

The deck seems a bit wider than your normal 8.375 or 8.38, but it’s just perfect.
Even though I am a rather short guy (5’6 or 171cm) it feels super good and flips just fine.

The hollow Aces are my first hollow pair and I have to say, they are super good! Paired with the raisers, the board packs some serious pop. I was really surprised how high was the first kickflip, with a nice pow on the shoes.

This setup feels really lively and fun while also being comfortable.


All in all, this shit cured my madness! I’m finally free.

Thank you people of SLAP, you’ve helped immensely.
Peace.

that taper looks insane or is it just the angle?

[Scholesey]

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This setup has finally cured my madness after almost year and two months!

Krooked Team Eyes 8.38x32.25 14.5WB
Ace AF1 Hollows 55s
Ace 1/8” plastic risers
Spitfire Formula Four 56mm conical full (around 54ish now)
Modus Titanium bearings, no shields
Ace 1” hardware

Took it just for a short spin, since the package came a bit late.

The deck seems a bit wider than your normal 8.375 or 8.38, but it’s just perfect.
Even though I am a rather short guy (5’6 or 171cm) it feels super good and flips just fine.

The hollow Aces are my first hollow pair and I have to say, they are super good! Paired with the raisers, the board packs some serious pop. I was really surprised how high was the first kickflip, with a nice pow on the shoes.

This setup feels really lively and fun while also being comfortable.


All in all, this shit cured my madness! I’m finally free.

Thank you people of SLAP, you’ve helped immensely.
Peace.

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that taper looks insane or is it just the angle?

Nah, the angle is fucked up, even the wheels look kinda sideways.

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It aint a christmas setup if its old bearings and hardware but

8.25 Unity
5.6 Venture V hollow light
54mm 101a Jane doe wheels
Bones swiss

I'm skating Jordan 1 mids but I wouldn't recommend them.

Looks great
I would have thought you’d really like the mids. In my top 5 all time skate shoes, shitty plastic leather and all…