The Set-up Thread

[Frank and Fred]

Going to be at least a month or so before I can use this but its PT/ rehab motivation.


Huffer
AF1 66s, Hard Ace bushings
Ace 1/8 risers
58mm 99a F4 Classic
old old Bones swiss 6 still going strong

[fistful0dynamite]

Fuck yea BTL shop deck, love to see it

They’ve never done me wrong

[logjammin]

8.5” 13.75” wheelbase gripped w/pepper
1 1/8” Shorty’s Phillips hardware
1/8” Bones risers
Ace AF1 44’s on Stage 7 baseplates w/OG Krux pins
Spitfire F4 58mm 99a Radial Fulls
*3 washers inside each wheel, 1 outer, axle nuts flipped
Bones Big Balls bearings

[Easy Slider]

I have been riding this shop blank 8.38 twin much longer than usual. I set it up on 1 February and it has been in a pitiful state for quite some time but it still skated great. The longer I skated it the more anxious I got to set up a fresh board. Today I finally did it, tho.

Ishod 8.38 Twin (slick)
Indy Forged Hollow 144s (stock)
Spitfire Classics 52mm (down at around 50mm)
Quantum Fusions, today the fourth of those died on me (copped in January)
Miles
Bolts

So far the Ishod skates great and I don't feel it's too heavy despite the slick. Crazy what difference in pop the stiffness of a freshie makes. Got a fakie fs flip on it too.

[Coastal Fever]

Went to the pawnshop by my place today, and they had a mint condition Krooked cruiser board with Ace 66s and soft Pig 50s, for probably less than half what the setup would cost from the shop.  Was really tempted to buy it, but a) I don’t really cruise around town or skate enough bowls to justify it, and b) 50mm wheels on a massive board seems counterproductive.  It was so nice though and such a good deal.  Maybe I’ll wake up tomorrow and feel different.

[Ray C. Usery]

NICE! Quite possibly my favorite board ever

[Ray C. Usery]

From the Dreams thread

I went all VA on this one, I did't go true VA because I think he skates a really small board but it is all of his sponsors

Vincent Alvarez Love seat
Vincent Alvarez Royals 159
58mm SF conical fulls
girl 7/8 hardware
Bones Swiss. Not his sponsor but I believe he is on record saying he pays for them

I'll bet money that he has never ridden 58mm wheels

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Ya’lls dreams, my nightmares

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Putting this together I realized I didn't post my last setup

[downtodevin]

8.5” 13.75” wheelbase gripped w/pepper
1 1/8” Shorty’s Phillips hardware
1/8” Bones risers
Ace AF1 44’s on Stage 7 baseplates w/OG Krux pins
Spitfire F4 58mm 99a Radial Fulls
*3 washers inside each wheel, 1 outer, axle nuts flipped
Bones Big Balls bearings

I have the 8.38 Krooked with the 14”WB and I’m loving it with some 5.8 Ventures. How are you like the short wheelbase with Aces? Love the setup!

[logjammin]

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8.5” 13.75” wheelbase gripped w/pepper
1 1/8” Shorty’s Phillips hardware
1/8” Bones risers
Ace AF1 44’s on Stage 7 baseplates w/OG Krux pins
Spitfire F4 58mm 99a Radial Fulls
*3 washers inside each wheel, 1 outer, axle nuts flipped
Bones Big Balls bearings

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I have the 8.38 Krooked with the 14”WB and I’m loving it with some 5.8 Ventures. How are you like the short wheelbase with Aces? Love the setup!

Which krooked is that? That’s actually a perfect measurement for my liking. Any wheelbase 14.25” or under turns on such a fuckin dime with Ace’s, it’s addicting.

[LebowskisRug]

I have been riding this shop blank 8.38 twin much longer than usual. I set it up on 1 February and it has been in a pitiful state for quite some time but it still skated great. The longer I skated it the more anxious I got to set up a fresh board. Today I finally did it, tho.

Ishod 8.38 Twin (slick)
Indy Forged Hollow 144s (stock)
Spitfire Classics 52mm (down at around 50mm)
Quantum Fusions, today the fourth of those died on me (copped in January)
Miles
Bolts

So far the Ishod skates great and I don't feel it's too heavy despite the slick. Crazy what difference in pop the stiffness of a freshie makes. Got a fakie fs flip on it too.

How did your Fusions die? I've got one of the first set and just lubed for the first time.

[Orangepulp1000]

Baker 8.475 x 31.875 x 14.25
Venture 5.6
Spitfire ff 99 53mm classics
Bones big balls
Jessup ultra
Thin stripe always

[Skatebeard]

Bit of an impulse egg-speriment having never skated one before.

Ported over my thunder light 148s and 54mm spitfire 97a F4s from my spare setup, and they've gone on this Tired 8.65" egg. 14" wb.

Looks like it could be pretty fun, going to take it for a spin on my lunchbreak.

[Easy Slider]

How did your Fusions die? I've got one of the first set and just lubed for the first time.

They start spinning unevenly. If you spin them on the axle they stop quickly. They make an annoying tweeting sound while skating and get slow. Cleaning/lubing doesn‘t help, it‘s mechanical.

[LebowskisRug]

Ah that's what mine sounded like when they were dry. I'd hit them up they're super helpful.

[TastyBurrito]

Grosso Grimple Stix 9.0” Noodle shape
Ace 55 Classic
55mm Spitfire F4 OG Classic
Quantum Isotopes
Pepper Grip
Shorty’s hardware

[Mbrimson88]

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8.5” 13.75” wheelbase gripped w/pepper
1 1/8” Shorty’s Phillips hardware
1/8” Bones risers
Ace AF1 44’s on Stage 7 baseplates w/OG Krux pins
Spitfire F4 58mm 99a Radial Fulls
*3 washers inside each wheel, 1 outer, axle nuts flipped
Bones Big Balls bearings

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I have the 8.38 Krooked with the 14”WB and I’m loving it with some 5.8 Ventures. How are you like the short wheelbase with Aces? Love the setup!

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Which krooked is that? That’s actually a perfect measurement for my liking. Any wheelbase 14.25” or under turns on such a fuckin dime with Ace’s, it’s addicting.

Any DLX board with the Tru Fit size, which is 8.38 x 31.75 with 14" wb.




Currently there are a couple of Krooked decks, Style graphic team board and the Manderson shape has been changed to the Tru Fit size now, Eyeballs graphic.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2023/

I didn't want to put too many pics in here clogging up the thread, but these are the boards (even though the Manderson shows the old size):

https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring23/06-kr-sp23-d1.jpg

https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring23/09-kr-sp23-d1.jpg


This Real board link too:

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-11.png

[TwisT]

8.25 Sci-Fi Fantasy
5.6 venture hollow lights
53mm 99a snot clear cores
Bones swiss
Mob x Thrasher grip

Probably skating dunks with this one.

[Cool Ceith]

Baker 8.475 x 31.875 x 14.25
Venture 5.6
Spitfire ff 99 53mm classics
Bones big balls
Jessup ultra
Thin stripe always

Wow your grip is all lined up perfectly. That's very impressive!

[Kombuch-A-Holic]

8.5” 13.75” wheelbase gripped w/pepper
1 1/8” Shorty’s Phillips hardware
1/8” Bones risers
Ace AF1 44’s on Stage 7 baseplates w/OG Krux pins
Spitfire F4 58mm 99a Radial Fulls
*3 washers inside each wheel, 1 outer, axle nuts flipped
Bones Big Balls bearings

Cute 8.25 ya got there! lol    I've measured 3 more of these 8.5's I've found in the wild and they were all 8.25's.
 

[TastyBurrito]

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8.5” 13.75” wheelbase gripped w/pepper
1 1/8” Shorty’s Phillips hardware
1/8” Bones risers
Ace AF1 44’s on Stage 7 baseplates w/OG Krux pins
Spitfire F4 58mm 99a Radial Fulls
*3 washers inside each wheel, 1 outer, axle nuts flipped
Bones Big Balls bearings

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Cute 8.25 ya got there! lol    I've measured 3 more of these 8.5's I've found in the wild and they were all 8.25's.

I remember people talking about sizing like with PS you measure straight across, with the BBS you measure with the curve.

Anyway, I have the misregistered eagle version of this deck and am curious. So I’ll measure it when I’m home from work.

[kneebone]

Swapped out the Element a little early because for some reason the tail felt very short, even though it measures identical to this Polar and other previous BBS 8.6s I've had.
Polar Herrington 8.625 Something about this shape and dimensions just feels perfect to me. I've had a few of them recently and then I stray away, but whenever I come back it feels great.
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow hanger
Dusty-ass lil smokies conicals (should've switched these out as well but didn't have time)
Quantum Atoms
Shorty's Lights 7/8 allen
Pepper grip

[sharkin]

Grosso Grimple Stix 9.0” Noodle shape
Ace 55 Classic
55mm Spitfire F4 OG Classic
Quantum Isotopes
Pepper Grip
Shorty’s hardware

woooeee

I have this deck coming in tomorrow from the skate warehouse sale. gonna set it up with 159s and 56 MM classic fulls. Can't wait

[TastyBurrito]

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Grosso Grimple Stix 9.0” Noodle shape
Ace 55 Classic
55mm Spitfire F4 OG Classic
Quantum Isotopes
Pepper Grip
Shorty’s hardware

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woooeee

I have this deck coming in tomorrow from the skate warehouse sale. gonna set it up with 159s and 56 MM classic fulls. Can't wait

You’re the one who bought it! LOL.

Thankfully my local had it in. It’s a fun shape! I just skated it today. It’s quick and zippy. I hope they keep making this shape.

[tom]

Trevor Thompson WKND CT shape(8.25/14” WB)
Everything else the same from two weeks ago

Pawnshop dunk highs


I’m not always the biggest PS Stix fan, but a friend gave me this board and it has the right dimensions. Similar to the 8.28 DLX shape that I like. Lots of rocker too which I’m not sure if I like. If anything it’ll be something different for a few weeks


Edit:
That was short lived. Looks like I’ll try again tomorrow

[TerrorizedCivilian]

First time skating the same shape two boards in a row, feeling good on my board.

Polar 8.25
Ace af1 44 top washer removed
Spitfire conical full 55mm
Film risers
Bronson g3

[Kombuch-A-Holic]

I remember people talking about sizing like with PS you measure straight across, with the BBS you measure with the curve.

Anyway, I have the misregistered eagle version of this deck and am curious. So I’ll measure it when I’m home from work.

Interesting. I knew they did that with the length, yeah why not the width too. Hmm, I've got a soft tape measure. I'll check mine with it as well. 

[frontsideNECKTIE]

Put together a twin nose board, was super fun on the first rip.

8.5 Chocolate (G096 shape, twin nose)
149 Mindys
54mm F4 Classics, 99a
Whatever grip was in the box
Shake Junt bolts (used the gold and green bolts on each nose for symmetry)

[Cesspool86]

Hello all. Longtime lurker first time poster so I figured I'd post the whip. 

Custom board made by the homie Ben of nomatter skateboards.  8 x 31 with 14 inch wheelbase
Thunder 147 with hard bushings
Spitfire lil smokies 48 mm
Mob grip

[Woodshop]

Hello all. Longtime lurker first time poster so I figured I'd post the whip. 

Custom board made by the homie Ben of nomatter skateboards.  8 x 31 with 14 inch wheelbase
Thunder 147 with hard bushings
Spitfire lil smokies 48 mm
Mob grip

So good!

I looked up his instagram and copied your post (and board) to the Woodshop thread, just to give him a bit more recognition.

https://www.instagram.com/nomatterskateboards/

[rocklobster]

Swapped out the Element a little early because for some reason the tail felt very short, even though it measures identical to this Polar and other previous BBS 8.6s I've had.
Polar Herrington 8.625 Something about this shape and dimensions just feels perfect to me. I've had a few of them recently and then I stray away, but whenever I come back it feels great.
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow hanger
Dusty-ass lil smokies conicals (should've switched these out as well but didn't have time)
Quantum Atoms
Shorty's Lights 7/8 allen
Pepper grip

Had the same experience with the Element deck I rode a few months back, on paper it's 0.05" at 6.45", but the tapered tail made it feel way shorter.