The Set-up Thread

[logjammin]

9" double drilled 13.6-14" wheelbase, chose the former
Jessup standard
1" Ace phillips hardware
1/8" Dooks hard risers
Stage 4's with Ace bushings
Spitfire Radial Full 56mm 97a
Bronson Raws

[PRISON IKE]

9" double drilled 13.6-14" wheelbase, chose the former
Jessup standard
1" Ace phillips hardware
1/8" Dooks hard risers
Stage 4's with Ace bushings
Spitfire Radial Full 56mm 97a
Bronson Raws

Damn I’m a big fan of this. Looks like a blast.

[roba]

9" double drilled 13.6-14" wheelbase, chose the former
Jessup standard
1" Ace phillips hardware
1/8" Dooks hard risers
Stage 4's with Ace bushings
Spitfire Radial Full 56mm 97a
Bronson Raws

this is a sick graphic, i'd def get one if it was available where i live

what size trucks are you running on it?

[logjammin]

My bad, they are the 146 size stage 4's. I honestly hate the shape, and never want to skate shapes besides popsicles these days but I only got it due to the insanely short wheelbase, I had to try it. It tapers quite a bit at the back truck, so 146 or some Ace 44's with wide wheels are perfectly lined up. The front truck part of the deck is a bit wider but it doesn't look super magic carpet or anything.

[Nacho Maildrop]

My bad, they are the 146 size stage 4's. I honestly hate the shape, and never want to skate shapes besides popsicles these days but I only got it due to the insanely short wheelbase, I had to try it. It tapers quite a bit at the back truck, so 146 or some Ace 44's with wide wheels are perfectly lined up. The front truck part of the deck is a bit wider but it doesn't look super magic carpet or anything.

Bummed to hear that you hate it, because it looks amazing.

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My bad, they are the 146 size stage 4's. I honestly hate the shape, and never want to skate shapes besides popsicles these days but I only got it due to the insanely short wheelbase, I had to try it. It tapers quite a bit at the back truck, so 146 or some Ace 44's with wide wheels are perfectly lined up. The front truck part of the deck is a bit wider but it doesn't look super magic carpet or anything.

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Bummed to hear that you hate it, because it looks amazing.

This.
And that Andy Howell both made me feel

[big_kev_215]

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This is the set up that cured my madness.
It’s been a long and stressful process with a lot of money spent but I finally find myself back to where i started in the first place

Limosine Cyrus Bennett 8.38
Venture hollows 5.8
Spitfire 53mm
Bones reds

I have a curb set up and a cruiser but this is the board I skate pretty much everything on and I absolutely love it, I am so excited to save money now haha

(I blame the set up thread for all my madness and all your photos of your different, amazing setups)

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Im currently skating essentially the exact same setup.  The Limo 8.38 shape on 5.8’s seems to work so well.  Glad you found a cure to your board madness

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Sick! Looks lovely!

Yeah it just feels rad, I don’t see Limosine going anywhere any time soon as well so it’s nice knowing that I’ll just be able to keep buying the same deck do you see yourself sticking to that set up? And have you always skated ventures?

Nah, I’m not a Thunder fan but I jump around between Ace, Venture, and Indy.  I like Ace classics 44s or Venture 5.8s for these size boards.  Usually Indy for bigger boards…

[Coldcut]

- Palace Lucien Clarke 8.25
- Venture V-Hollow Lights 5.8 w/Bones Bushings
- Spitfire FF Classics 52mm
- Bronson Raws
- Jessup Grip
- Shortys Hollow Hardware

The qualitity of Palace graphics is awesome! Besides thier Hyperbeast, the season drops they push out are in my eyes total eclectic.
Your setup rocks

[elegant_fox]

Pretty different setup from what I'm used to.

GT Partytime Tea deck / Anti-Hero 8.38 x 14.5
Mob grip
Indy Stage 10 139s - newish bushings out of a kit
53mm Spitfires F4/101a
Bones Race Reds

Probably one of my favorite graphics in the last year, love me some sleepytime tea.

[coexist3]

anti hero 7.75
venture 5.0hi
50mm lil smokies

[backinaction]

My bad, they are the 146 size stage 4's. I honestly hate the shape, and never want to skate shapes besides popsicles these days but I only got it due to the insanely short wheelbase, I had to try it. It tapers quite a bit at the back truck, so 146 or some Ace 44's with wide wheels are perfectly lined up. The front truck part of the deck is a bit wider but it doesn't look super magic carpet or anything.

See if you can find the Anti Hero 8.5 Curbmandments deck.  It has a 13.75 wheelbase and the 146s would fit.   I'm running Thunder 149s on it an it's super fun.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Ten_Curbmandments_TRUE_FIT_Deck/descpage-AHTCM85DK.html

[Beak]

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Just picked this up from my local, still unsure if I'm setting it up or hanging it on the wall

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Wow is that a GT soty board? If I were you I would hang that one up

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It's an Alien x Thrasher collab, shop owner said he got a heads up and ordered a few in advance. Definitely leaning towards hanging it, mostly because it's bigger than my preferred size (it's an 8.5) Also picked this other one up for my bud

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Wow.  What shop just curious?

Krown SkateShop in Salinas, CA. They also had a missing link board but with Phelps at the end instead of the usual character. Snagged a picture of their wall, you can kinda make it out on the bottom right.

[FatGuy92]

Just picked this up from my local, still unsure if I'm setting it up or hanging it on the wall

As someone who ended up skating decks I initially copped as a wall hanger and regretted it, I'd sit on it for a few days and think about it man. That's a sick one to hold on to.

[rocklobster]

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Just picked this up from my local, still unsure if I'm setting it up or hanging it on the wall

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Wow is that a GT soty board? If I were you I would hang that one up

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It's an Alien x Thrasher collab, shop owner said he got a heads up and ordered a few in advance. Definitely leaning towards hanging it, mostly because it's bigger than my preferred size (it's an 8.5) Also picked this other one up for my bud

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Wow.  What shop just curious?

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Krown SkateShop in Salinas, CA. They also had a missing link board but with Phelps at the end instead of the usual character. Snagged a picture of their wall, you can kinda make it out on the bottom right.

https://socalskateshop.com/Alien-Workshop-Missing-Phelps-Twin-Tail-Skateboard-Deck-8-375x32-25.html#!?cc_decks=129906&c=cc_grip-tape
Comes in 8.75 and 8.38 Twin



Thrasher Goat Head collab:
https://socalskateshop.com/Alien-Workshop-Priest-Thrasher-Skateboard-Deck-8-5x32-375.html#!?cc_decks=129905&c=cc_grip-tape

Thank a Skateshop:
https://socalskateshop.com/Alien-Workshop-Thank-A-Skateshop-Skateboard-Deck-8-5x32-25.html#!?cc_decks=129800&c=cc_grip-tape

[Orangepulp1000]

Needed a new board desperately but money is tight so set up a one I’ve had on the wall for awhile

Gerwer krooked guest board
8.28 x 32.7 x 14.12
Venture 5.6
Spitfire ff 99 classics 52mm down to about 50
Bones big balls
Modus grip and hardware
Thin stripe always

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Needed a new board desperately but money is tight so set up a one I’ve had on the wall for awhile

Gerwer krooked guest board
8.28 x 32.7 x 14.12
Venture 5.6
Spitfire ff 99 classics 52mm down to about 50
Bones big balls
Modus grip and hardware
Thin stripe always

Sick. I liked that shape quite a bit

[tzhangdox]

Made a separate quarter life crisis setup (was contemplating this before the ben degros vid lol)



DOA 8 x 14.25
Venture 5.2 lows, forged plate, solid axle
Spitfire f4 99a 52mm classics
Quantum Atoms
Mob

[mynameisnotjeff]

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Needed a new board desperately but money is tight so set up a one I’ve had on the wall for awhile

Gerwer krooked guest board
8.28 x 32.7 x 14.12
Venture 5.6
Spitfire ff 99 classics 52mm down to about 50
Bones big balls
Modus grip and hardware
Thin stripe always

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Sick. I liked that shape quite a bit

This is such a sick board in general. I’m mad I never got one. Frank is awesome.

[logjammin]

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My bad, they are the 146 size stage 4's. I honestly hate the shape, and never want to skate shapes besides popsicles these days but I only got it due to the insanely short wheelbase, I had to try it. It tapers quite a bit at the back truck, so 146 or some Ace 44's with wide wheels are perfectly lined up. The front truck part of the deck is a bit wider but it doesn't look super magic carpet or anything.

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See if you can find the Anti Hero 8.5 Curbmandments deck.  It has a 13.75 wheelbase and the 146s would fit.   I'm running Thunder 149s on it an it's super fun.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Ten_Curbmandments_TRUE_FIT_Deck/descpage-AHTCM85DK.html

Dude thank you! When I get paid next week I'm definitely going to scoop one and retire this shaped board already lol.

[yourbreakfsat]

Circle - A Molotov Teal 8.375" x 32.25" with 14.25" Wheelbase (PS Stix, FA shape. For you older folk, yes this is the same brand as the Circle - A Couch Guy decks)

Independent 149 Standards Mason Silva, stock bushings

Powell Peralta Dragons 93a 56mm

Bones Super Reds Ceramics

Jessup Ultra

Indy x Slayer 1" hardware

[TastyBurrito]

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My bad, they are the 146 size stage 4's. I honestly hate the shape, and never want to skate shapes besides popsicles these days but I only got it due to the insanely short wheelbase, I had to try it. It tapers quite a bit at the back truck, so 146 or some Ace 44's with wide wheels are perfectly lined up. The front truck part of the deck is a bit wider but it doesn't look super magic carpet or anything.

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See if you can find the Anti Hero 8.5 Curbmandments deck.  It has a 13.75 wheelbase and the 146s would fit.   I'm running Thunder 149s on it an it's super fun.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Ten_Curbmandments_TRUE_FIT_Deck/descpage-AHTCM85DK.html

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Dude thank you! When I get paid next week I'm definitely going to scoop one and retire this shaped board already lol.

Woah. An AH18 8.5 with a sub 14” WB. I might have to hop on that as well.

[backinaction]

For you older folk, yes this is the same brand as the Circle - A Couch Guy decks

Great graphic.  Was my 5th deck, and one of my favorite graphics.

Here it is with Gullwing Pro IIIs, and G&S Plaid wheels.

[DERBY]

Circle - A Molotov Teal 8.375" x 32.25" with 14.25" Wheelbase (PS Stix, FA shape. For you older folk, yes this is the same brand as the Circle - A Couch Guy decks)

Independent 149 Standards Mason Silva, stock bushings

Powell Peralta Dragons 93a 56mm

Bones Super Reds Ceramics

Jessup Ultra

Indy x Slayer 1" hardware

such a hot shape

[MxsDx]

Made a separate quarter life crisis setup (was contemplating this before the ben degros vid lol)



DOA 8 x 14.25
Venture 5.2 lows, forged plate, solid axle
Spitfire f4 99a 52mm classics
Quantum Atoms
Mob

This is beautiful. How do you like the 5.2 lows on the DOA?

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Made a separate quarter life crisis setup (was contemplating this before the ben degros vid lol)



DOA 8 x 14.25
Venture 5.2 lows, forged plate, solid axle
Spitfire f4 99a 52mm classics
Quantum Atoms
Mob

Awash with envy.
Very nice.
I think I remember you being a taller human, interested in how it works out for you (mainly because I am a huge venture lo Stan).


Circle a brings back memories of looking at magazines and not understanding anything, but being so psyched on all of it

[Orangepulp1000]

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Needed a new board desperately but money is tight so set up a one I’ve had on the wall for awhile

Gerwer krooked guest board
8.28 x 32.7 x 14.12
Venture 5.6
Spitfire ff 99 classics 52mm down to about 50
Bones big balls
Modus grip and hardware
Thin stripe always

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Sick. I liked that shape quite a bit

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This is such a sick board in general. I’m mad I never got one. Frank is awesome.

Yeah me too. It’s probably my favourite shape in the dlx line. Something about it just works for me.

Hell yeah! Frank is one of my favourites.

[tzhangdox]

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Made a separate quarter life crisis setup (was contemplating this before the ben degros vid lol)



DOA 8 x 14.25
Venture 5.2 lows, forged plate, solid axle
Spitfire f4 99a 52mm classics
Quantum Atoms
Mob

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Awash with envy.
Very nice.
I think I remember you being a taller human, interested in how it works out for you (mainly because I am a huge venture lo Stan).


Circle a brings back memories of looking at magazines and not understanding anything, but being so psyched on all of it

Thanks (and also to the person above).

Ya I'm 6ft5 size 13. Normally skate an 8.38-8.5 with indys or ventures but kinda wanted something that was a bit more compact to see how that might benefit some of my flatground and maybe ledge. Took it out for a spin today.

Haven't skated low trucks in years and I'm coming from 149 indys so yeah, the turn is limiting. Smooth but very very shallow. I don't really mind it though, don't need that much turn for my kind of skating anyway.

Love the feeling of the pop, and its really stable. Nice low effort flatground setup, lets you focus more on the form of the trick rather than all your effort into flicking really hard

But definitely less margin for error than on my usual 8.5 ish setup when you land off center. Easier to fall off, trucks don't give that much and then you just fall off the board. Thats partially the low trucks and partially the fact that the board and trucks are half an inch skinnier.

Most ledge tricks are a bit harder, especially slides. Half my foot dragging on the ledge. Front tails are the worst because you sit on those kinda flat footed. But reg n sw back tails are ok because you tend to tiptoe on those. Again when you do land a trick proper it feels very very nice.

Once thing I do like about skinnier boards is the fact that you stand more on your toes when you pop for ledge tricks and I feel like it helps me be a bit more precise.

I thought such a tiny board would make me cautious and skate slower but I didn't find that to be the case which is nice.

Definitely skate a bit worse overall on this but its only been one session at a spot I haven't skated in months so I'm sure itll get better. Its good for some things and worse for other things but overall nice change of pace and pretty fun. Probably dont see myself being on this forever but who knows

[rocklobster]

Thanks @tzhangdox for enabling on the 8.0" madness train

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Made a separate quarter life crisis setup (was contemplating this before the ben degros vid lol)



DOA 8 x 14.25
Venture 5.2 lows, forged plate, solid axle
Spitfire f4 99a 52mm classics
Quantum Atoms
Mob

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Awash with envy.
Very nice.
I think I remember you being a taller human, interested in how it works out for you (mainly because I am a huge venture lo Stan).


Circle a brings back memories of looking at magazines and not understanding anything, but being so psyched on all of it

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Thanks (and also to the person above).

Ya I'm 6ft5 size 13. Normally skate an 8.38-8.5 with indys or ventures but kinda wanted something that was a bit more compact to see how that might benefit some of my flatground and maybe ledge. Took it out for a spin today.

Haven't skated low trucks in years and I'm coming from 149 indys so yeah, the turn is limiting. Smooth but very very shallow. I don't really mind it though, don't need that much turn for my kind of skating anyway.

Love the feeling of the pop, and its really stable. Nice low effort flatground setup, lets you focus more on the form of the trick rather than all your effort into flicking really hard

But definitely less margin for error than on my usual 8.5 ish setup when you land off center. Easier to fall off, trucks don't give that much and then you just fall off the board. Thats partially the low trucks and partially the fact that the board and trucks are half an inch skinnier.

Most ledge tricks are a bit harder, especially slides. Half my foot dragging on the ledge. Front tails are the worst because you sit on those kinda flat footed. But reg n sw back tails are ok because you tend to tiptoe on those. Again when you do land a trick proper it feels very very nice.

Once thing I do like about skinnier boards is the fact that you stand more on your toes when you pop for ledge tricks and I feel like it helps me be a bit more precise.

I thought such a tiny board would make me cautious and skate slower but I didn't find that to be the case which is nice.

Definitely skate a bit worse overall on this but its only been one session at a spot I haven't skated in months so I'm sure itll get better. Its good for some things and worse for other things but overall nice change of pace and pretty fun. Probably dont see myself being on this forever but who knows

So sick.
Thanks!

[moonordie]

Made a separate quarter life crisis setup (was contemplating this before the ben degros vid lol)



DOA 8 x 14.25
Venture 5.2 lows, forged plate, solid axle
Spitfire f4 99a 52mm classics
Quantum Atoms
Mob

That red kingpin nut is making my eye twitch