The Set-up Thread

[FrenchSkater]

Little question ! I was now thinking of doing this, to always skate the same brand.. does this help for progression and consistency in the tricks ?

[Banned from the room]

Thanks y'all.

No issues with wheel bite. I've always been a loose trucks person so I'm possibly immune

[iw0]

Little question ! I was now thinking of doing this, to always skate the same brand.. does this help for progression and consistency in the tricks ?

100% yes

[Coldcut]

Little question ! I was now thinking of doing this, to always skate the same brand.. does this help for progression and consistency in the tricks ?

If the Brand doesn't switch the Woodshop, thats the best choice.
Avoiding gearmadness will support this ^^

[nitro89]

We Had proper springtime weather here in the UK yesterday and I got a bit excited so set up a freshie for the session.

Chocolate 8.25 (G052)
Venture 5.6
Spitfire F4 Classics 52mm
Bronson G3's
Modus Hardware
Jessup Ultra

New Balance 440's

[intendedreceivers]

Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[SlapMcKracken]

The grip died on my other popsicle, set this up finally
Hopps Jahmal Williams deck, 8"x32"x14"WB
Thunder Team Hollow 147s
Spitfire conical fulls from another deck, probably 53mm at this point
Bones Reds
1" phillips

What’s the shape of the nose like?
I had a 8“ Hopps from clutch I think and it was so pointy! Is it still that way with the bbs ones?

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The grip died on my other popsicle, set this up finally
Hopps Jahmal Williams deck, 8"x32"x14"WB
Thunder Team Hollow 147s
Spitfire conical fulls from another deck, probably 53mm at this point
Bones Reds
1" phillips

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What’s the shape of the nose like?
I had a 8“ Hopps from clutch I think and it was so pointy! Is it still that way with the bbs ones?

Setup is dope

[notinternetfamous]

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The grip died on my other popsicle, set this up finally
Hopps Jahmal Williams deck, 8"x32"x14"WB
Thunder Team Hollow 147s
Spitfire conical fulls from another deck, probably 53mm at this point
Bones Reds
1" phillips

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What’s the shape of the nose like?
I had a 8“ Hopps from clutch I think and it was so pointy! Is it still that way with the bbs ones?

[close]

Setup is dope

anyone know the dims on 8" Hopps nowadays?
From what I've seen online, most 8"s are 14.25" wb and very few are 14" wb. Not sure which one is accurate, but pretty stoked to know of another potential BBS brand making 8" with a 14" wb

[SlapMcKracken]

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The grip died on my other popsicle, set this up finally
Hopps Jahmal Williams deck, 8"x32"x14"WB
Thunder Team Hollow 147s
Spitfire conical fulls from another deck, probably 53mm at this point
Bones Reds
1" phillips

[close]

What’s the shape of the nose like?
I had a 8“ Hopps from clutch I think and it was so pointy! Is it still that way with the bbs ones?

[close]

Setup is dope

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anyone know the dims on 8" Hopps nowadays?
From what I've seen online, most 8"s are 14.25" wb and very few are 14" wb. Not sure which one is accurate, but pretty stoked to know of another potential BBS brand making 8" with a 14" wb

I agree on your last sentence, but when the nose is still that pointy like on the clutch decks before bbs I’m out  :'(

[djoekr]

Skated a Polar 9.0 before this, and the shorter wheelbase feels absolutely perfect. Definitely feels easier to pop than the Polar, even though I had no issues with that deck.

[MOE SYZLAK]

8 Primitive Tiago
T-2 is a classic and Tiago rips so WTH
Venture hi Throws
Bender 7/8 Allen
@Quantum_Bearing_Science Atoms
Had to put my Spits back on, def not a fan of the Dragons.
54mm conical full F4
Trying out some Miles grip
Stickerd up so I can pretend I’m sponced.

[Banned from the room]

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Little question ! I was now thinking of doing this, to always skate the same brand.. does this help for progression and consistency in the tricks ?

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If the Brand doesn't switch the Woodshop, thats the best choice.
Avoiding gearmadness will support this ^^

When I get stoked on something I stick with it. Change is negative. Unless it turns out to be fine. Then I'll stick with that for a while.
Rn I'm keeping it PS Stix 8.5-9" long as I can. Works good for venture with big wheels.

Does Watson still exist?

[DERBY]

We Had proper springtime weather here in the UK yesterday and I got a bit excited so set up a freshie for the session.

Chocolate 8.25 (G052)
Venture 5.6
Spitfire F4 Classics 52mm
Bronson G3's
Modus Hardware
Jessup Ultra

New Balance 440's

pants. tell me pls

[gaunting]

We Had proper springtime weather here in the UK yesterday and I got a bit excited so set up a freshie for the session.

Chocolate 8.25 (G052)
Venture 5.6
Spitfire F4 Classics 52mm
Bronson G3's
Modus Hardware
Jessup Ultra

New Balance 440's

yoooo! this graphic is AMAZING! 🍫

[fulfillthedream]

@ nitro89 nice setup! im on the 8.375 Chocolate Carl Aikens right now with the 1010s. Love the nb# and chocolate combo!

[Fast_Freddie]

New Christmas Complete set up today...

Real Ishod 8.0" Twin
Spitfire Ishod F4 Classics 53/99
@Quantum_Bearing_Science Isotopes
Indy 139 Titanium Trucks with Indy Black Bushings
Shorty's 7/8 Silverados
HootieHoo Custom Grip (Jessup) https://www.instagram.com/hootiehoogrip/

[geezer]

Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

[Democratic Republic Of Mongo]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

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Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

“Not trying to be a dick, but why are you a Nazi?”

[intendedreceivers]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[close]

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

Wasn’t trying to make them feel like Aces. That’s just how it worked out this time, and I was trying to, like, describe the gear, since we’re in the gear forum.

I was mostly curious to see if NHS was blowing smoke when they said Stage 4 isn’t compatible with Stage XI baseplates even though they’ve been selling 215s on a Stage XI plate for a while. I had the regular 6-hole plates, dark green Riptides, and dark green SKFs in the toolbox, so I did it, and it works fine just like I thought it would. I’ll ride ’em with the Stage 4 plate and Indy bushings next time.

Also, it was fucking Skate Shop Day and the biggest truck company on the planet dropped a new product for skateboarders to play with. Is there any better reason?

And if you weren’t trying to sound like a dick, you probably should have left the Nazi comment on the cutting room floor. Commentary was pretty good up until that point.

[BL0B]

the pivotcup on stage 4's is much closer to the kingpin then on 11's. that's the big difference i see looking at them.

[mynameisnotjeff]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

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Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

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“Not trying to be a dick, but why are you a Nazi?”

[geezer]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[close]

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

[close]

Wasn’t trying to make them feel like Aces. That’s just how it worked out this time, and I was trying to, like, describe the gear, since we’re in the gear forum.

I was mostly curious to see if NHS was blowing smoke when they said Stage 4 isn’t compatible with Stage XI baseplates even though they’ve been selling 215s on a Stage XI plate for a while. I had the regular 6-hole plates, dark green Riptides, and dark green SKFs in the toolbox, so I did it, and it works fine just like I thought it would. I’ll ride ’em with the Stage 4 plate and Indy bushings next time.

Also, it was fucking Skate Shop Day and the biggest truck company on the planet dropped a new product for skateboarders to play with. Is there any better reason?

And if you weren’t trying to sound like a dick, you probably should have left the Nazi comment on the cutting room floor. Commentary was pretty good up until that point.

Again, not trying to be a dick...the Nazi comment was (maybe) for a cheap chuckle on a message board, but also, the Nazi imagery is enough to make me not purchase indy products, even if they are decent quality, and even on skate shop day.

[geezer]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[close]

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

[close]

Wasn’t trying to make them feel like Aces. That’s just how it worked out this time, and I was trying to, like, describe the gear, since we’re in the gear forum.

I was mostly curious to see if NHS was blowing smoke when they said Stage 4 isn’t compatible with Stage XI baseplates even though they’ve been selling 215s on a Stage XI plate for a while. I had the regular 6-hole plates, dark green Riptides, and dark green SKFs in the toolbox, so I did it, and it works fine just like I thought it would. I’ll ride ’em with the Stage 4 plate and Indy bushings next time.

Also, it was fucking Skate Shop Day and the biggest truck company on the planet dropped a new product for skateboarders to play with. Is there any better reason?

And if you weren’t trying to sound like a dick, you probably should have left the Nazi comment on the cutting room floor. Commentary was pretty good up until that point.

Also, not a bad looking setup 

[manysnakes]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[close]

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

[close]

Wasn’t trying to make them feel like Aces. That’s just how it worked out this time, and I was trying to, like, describe the gear, since we’re in the gear forum.

I was mostly curious to see if NHS was blowing smoke when they said Stage 4 isn’t compatible with Stage XI baseplates even though they’ve been selling 215s on a Stage XI plate for a while. I had the regular 6-hole plates, dark green Riptides, and dark green SKFs in the toolbox, so I did it, and it works fine just like I thought it would. I’ll ride ’em with the Stage 4 plate and Indy bushings next time.

Also, it was fucking Skate Shop Day and the biggest truck company on the planet dropped a new product for skateboarders to play with. Is there any better reason?

And if you weren’t trying to sound like a dick, you probably should have left the Nazi comment on the cutting room floor. Commentary was pretty good up until that point.

[close]

Again, not trying to be a dick...the Nazi comment was (maybe) for a cheap chuckle on a message board, but also, the Nazi imagery is enough to make me not purchase indy products, even if they are decent quality, and even on skate shop day.

They haven't used the cross in like three years now.

[geezer]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[close]

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

[close]

Wasn’t trying to make them feel like Aces. That’s just how it worked out this time, and I was trying to, like, describe the gear, since we’re in the gear forum.

I was mostly curious to see if NHS was blowing smoke when they said Stage 4 isn’t compatible with Stage XI baseplates even though they’ve been selling 215s on a Stage XI plate for a while. I had the regular 6-hole plates, dark green Riptides, and dark green SKFs in the toolbox, so I did it, and it works fine just like I thought it would. I’ll ride ’em with the Stage 4 plate and Indy bushings next time.

Also, it was fucking Skate Shop Day and the biggest truck company on the planet dropped a new product for skateboarders to play with. Is there any better reason?

And if you weren’t trying to sound like a dick, you probably should have left the Nazi comment on the cutting room floor. Commentary was pretty good up until that point.

[close]

Again, not trying to be a dick...the Nazi comment was (maybe) for a cheap chuckle on a message board, but also, the Nazi imagery is enough to make me not purchase indy products, even if they are decent quality, and even on skate shop day.

[close]

They haven't used the cross in like three years now.

OK, good to know

[FatGuy92]

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Green Eagle
Independent Stage Faux
(146 on a Standard 6-hole plate)
Riptide 90A Kranks
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm/97A
SKF standards
Independent hardwares
Jessup on top




Early returns are good. Trucks are definitely more Ace-like, and I think these Riptides feel the most like Ace (hard) bushings of any aftermarket brand, so that definitely adds to the feeling. Kingpin clearance is better with the Stage XI baseplate/kingpin and standard-size bushings. I have mine tightened just to the top of the threads and they’re still real loose with not much wheelbite. Good combo.

[close]

Not trying to sound like a dick here, but if you have two quantifiers in your description about trying to make your trucks feel like aces, why not just ride aces? Is there something I'm missing that makes Indy a better choice? Nostalgia? Habit? Nazi imagery?

[close]

Wasn’t trying to make them feel like Aces. That’s just how it worked out this time, and I was trying to, like, describe the gear, since we’re in the gear forum.

I was mostly curious to see if NHS was blowing smoke when they said Stage 4 isn’t compatible with Stage XI baseplates even though they’ve been selling 215s on a Stage XI plate for a while. I had the regular 6-hole plates, dark green Riptides, and dark green SKFs in the toolbox, so I did it, and it works fine just like I thought it would. I’ll ride ’em with the Stage 4 plate and Indy bushings next time.

Also, it was fucking Skate Shop Day and the biggest truck company on the planet dropped a new product for skateboarders to play with. Is there any better reason?

And if you weren’t trying to sound like a dick, you probably should have left the Nazi comment on the cutting room floor. Commentary was pretty good up until that point.

[close]

Again, not trying to be a dick...the Nazi comment was (maybe) for a cheap chuckle on a message board, but also, the Nazi imagery is enough to make me not purchase indy products, even if they are decent quality, and even on skate shop day.

Idk man maybe stop saying "not trying to sound like a dick" if you have absolutely no intention to do so

[OhioGuy]

Finally trying out one of the FA decks I got during that crazy sale.

8.5
Indy 159 Hollow & Hardware
Mob
Bones Reds
Spitfire 99a 53mm Tablets.

[NYRAD]

Tensor Maglights ATG 5.5s
Madness impact light 8.25"
OJ ELITE Hardline 99a
Bronson Ceramics
Tacoma 1" Allen hardware
Mini logo 1/8" shock pads
MOB grip

[nitro89]

@ nitro89 nice setup! im on the 8.375 Chocolate Carl Aikens right now with the 1010s. Love the nb# and chocolate combo!

thanks, the chocolate and new balance combo seems to be the one for me right now.