The Set-up Thread

[Mbrimson88]

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Real Zion Mellow Low Pro 8 or 8.06 can't remember

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Where does someone find a low pro board nowadays? Are they still in production?

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Loved me some low pros, sadly only old stock floating around these days - been a minute since they've done a run.

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metal 8.25

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How's that metal? Never any local to step on - shape remind you of anything you have ridden before?

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Metal uses either the Alien shapes or the Quasi shovel nose BBS shapes. I've seen a few in person/the owner told me that on IG.

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One of the shops here carry Metal and I wanted to try them until I saw that wheelbase was over 15

It is only the one much longer board that has the longer wheelbase, so stay away from that one and you are good.

All the rest are the usual 14.25 wb or even 14.12 for one of them, from the catalog info, or so I thought.


https://www.metalskateboards.com/products/metal-induction-8-25

METAL INDUCTION 8.25

Dimensions
8.25 X 33.5, 15.25" Wheelbase

The LongBoy is the shape developed in 1995 and Fred Gall rode in Timecode (1997). This highly sought after shape was custom made for Fred & the Metal crew and never available for sale to the public until now.



This one is the Swamp Thing:


https://www.metalskateboards.com/products/fred-gall-swamp-thing-8-25


Dimensions
8.25 X 31.82, 14.13" Wheelbase
Fred's custom shovel shape with the muck monster himself

Dimensions
8.5 X 31.941, 14.25" Wheelbase

[Coldcut]

8.5 BA There guest pro
5.8 Bobby Worrest Ventures
54mm "Cory" Duffel Orbs
Bones Swiss
Jessup (only because it was free with the deck)

I got a little impatient with the grip job so it's not my best work, but I'm very stoked on this set up so far.

With your setups I always know that also comes a new, fresh grip job:) Looks very cool again!

But a quick question on the side. Do you cut the board edge with nail scissors?  *gg*

[animalflesh]

metal 8.25
venture 5.8 cast plate hollow axle 90a supercush
f4 55mm classic 99a
swiss
jessup
allen

Shout out seasons

[animalflesh]

8.5 BA There guest pro
5.8 Bobby Worrest Ventures
54mm "Cory" Duffel Orbs
Bones Swiss
Jessup (only because it was free with the deck)

I got a little impatient with the grip job so it's not my best work, but I'm very stoked on this set up so far.

Love it (::

[Made In China]

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8.5 BA There guest pro
5.8 Bobby Worrest Ventures
54mm "Cory" Duffel Orbs
Bones Swiss
Jessup (only because it was free with the deck)

I got a little impatient with the grip job so it's not my best work, but I'm very stoked on this set up so far.

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With your setups I always know that also comes a new, fresh grip job:) Looks very cool again!

But a quick question on the side. Do you cut the board edge with nail scissors?  *gg*

Loooool you got me there! I was using a worn out razor and I got super impatient when I was cutting the edges off, so I got really sloppy with it. Next time I'm going for a cleaner cut!

[animalflesh]

There 8.75
159 with a bunch of stuff in there
58 97 CF
1/8 riser
Swiss
WD hardware

[Stanley Spadowski]

8.25 BBS/Generator blank
Venture lo
50mm wheels
Swiss
7/8’s Allen
Jessup

[VCR]

Crispy

[heinzketchup]

https://ibb.co/1dJGJ27

Hockey 8,38
Ace 44 Classics
Chonical Full 56 mm
Reds
Mob
Blazer Mids

First Hockey Board, been skating the Deluxe 8,5 x 31,8 boards for ages, my local didnt have one so i switched, i like the feel of the Hockey board alot, really different thou

Edit: how do in embed the Image? Sorry

[Daydream]

https://ibb.co/1dJGJ27

Hockey 8,38
Ace 44 Classics
Chonical Full 56 mm
Reds
Mob
Blazer Mids

First Hockey Board, been skating the Deluxe 8,5 x 31,8 boards for ages, my local didnt have one so i switched, i like the feel of the Hockey board alot, really different thou

Edit: how do in embed the Image? Sorry

[sweet son of a bitch]

https://ibb.co/1dJGJ27

Hockey 8,38
Ace 44 Classics
Chonical Full 56 mm
Reds
Mob
Blazer Mids
Sick deck. Click the bbc code with the url

First Hockey Board, been skating the Deluxe 8,5 x 31,8 boards for ages, my local didnt have one so i switched, i like the feel of the Hockey board alot, really different thou

Edit: how do in embed the Image? Sorry

Copy the BBcode

[ridethegutter]

8.38 foundation
Thunder 149 hollow lights
52mm conical fulls

I have had this deck in my stash for a while. Finally set it up and realized that I really enjoy clutch decks.

[big_kev_215]

Hopps 7.8”
Ace low 33’s
Spitfire 52mm F4 classics
Swiss
Bronze
Mob

Fastbreaks

[slaab900turbo]

8.25 BBS/Generator blank
Venture lo
50mm wheels
Swiss
7/8’s Allen
Jessup

Lovely.

[Daydream]

Hopps 7.8”
Ace low 33’s
Spitfire 52mm F4 classics
Swiss
Bronze
Mob

Fastbreaks

wow, feel like you’ve sized down crazy over the years

[big_kev_215]

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Hopps 7.8”
Ace low 33’s
Spitfire 52mm F4 classics
Swiss
Bronze
Mob

Fastbreaks

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wow, feel like you’ve sized down crazy over the years

Yeah I have for sure.  Smaller boards have just been feeling better recently, even for curb skating and stuff.  I really like these trucks, so I’ll probably stick to around 8.0” for a little while…

[slapattack]

https://ibb.co/XYQXCWG

-Limo 8.5 slick
-Lurpiv 149
-Radial fulls 54mm (prolly like 51mm now)
-Bones swiss 6
-Super worn NB NM306 (skating forum advs rn)

Got consistent tres back on this setup and just learned hardflips so im pretty stoked

(Im so fried rn and cant figure out how to embed the pic)

[augustmoon]

my gear madness never ends.  I've been riding 8.3 for a minute and its been feeling pretty good, but I have a couple 8.0s lying around from when i was riding that a year or two ago that i'be been wanting to not go to waste.  a kid at the park had told me they were riding Venture lows, and I got curious, and decided to get a pair to try out with the 8.0. 

now I really hate the look/idea of low trucks, but I'll be damned if this isn't the best feeling setup i've tried in years.  somehow the width isn't bothering me.  an 8 on high trucks felt kind of unstable, but this feels comfortable.  the turning is weird, but my pop timing is so much better.  getting flip tricks back finally.  still going to take some getting used to, but I'm really stoked on it. 

Killing Floor 8.0
Venture lows
old ass Spitfire tablets, 52 probably?
shitty old ass bearings.

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my gear madness never ends.  I've been riding 8.3 for a minute and its been feeling pretty good, but I have a couple 8.0s lying around from when i was riding that a year or two ago that i'be been wanting to not go to waste.  a kid at the park had told me they were riding Venture lows, and I got curious, and decided to get a pair to try out with the 8.0. 

now I really hate the look/idea of low trucks, but I'll be damned if this isn't the best feeling setup i've tried in years.  somehow the width isn't bothering me.  an 8 on high trucks felt kind of unstable, but this feels comfortable.  the turning is weird, but my pop timing is so much better.  getting flip tricks back finally.  still going to take some getting used to, but I'm really stoked on it. 

Killing Floor 8.0
Venture lows
old ass Spitfire tablets, 52 probably?
shitty old ass bearings.

venture lo’s, on an 8, feels just right, for me.
i am old, and the lower trucks pop sooner, which is nice.

[augustmoon]

yeah it definitely unlocked some muscle memory for me

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yeah it definitely unlocked some muscle memory for me

yes.
it’s a bit shit, in that small wheels can get annoying, immediately, when trying to skate for distance. but flatground, at the spot, etc, lo’s are the best. stuff just kinda works (well as good as it’s gonna), for me.
enjoy the brief respite

[roba]

chocolate raven 8.5 x 32 x 14.25
bent venture 5.8s w supercush 90a + flat top washer
old ass spitfire f4 99 classics, probably like 47mm
skf skate bearings
jessup grip, pig prime bolts
puma suedes (it’s fucked up how good these skate, not the most durable shoe out there but it fits and feels so nice, i’m on my second pair)

this is my first chocolate deck i’ve ever had, shout out jordan trahan, put hosea peeters on and i might never skate a different board brand again

[VCR]

Quasi 8.5
5.8s with the loose kit
Spitfire 52's

Coming off the bbs 8.5 I was a bit nervous I wasn't going to like the ps stix wood, but so far so good.

[DeadSquidMask]

8.25 BBS/Generator blank
Venture lo
50mm wheels
Swiss
7/8’s Allen
Jessup

Rad looking tech set-up! Currently, I’m running a similar green-dyed blank from them and I love it.

Curious, have you tried the generator blank wheels yet? If so, how would you compare them to other commercially available wheels out there? Thanks!

[OhioGuy]

All new everything besides trucks and hardware.

*Girl g053 (8.5)
*Indy Hollow 159 (with Ace hard bushings)
*Spitfire 54mm Radial Fulls
*Bones Swiss Six
*Pepper griptape



Hopefully this is my last setup of 2023. Only skate twice a week and it’ll be twice a month come November. Gonna focus on the gym and healing my knee.

[DanRar009]

Baker 8.5
Thunder team standards 149
Spitfire tablets, were 53s but definitely not anymore
Bronson g3s
Shake junt grip and bolts
Emerica Figgy g6

[tom]

What a weekend; I managed to break my drivers side mirror, cell phone, and board

Real 8.25 redrilled to a 14”WB
Same trucks, wheels, bearings, and shoes

[downtodevin]

All new everything besides trucks and hardware.

*Girl g053 (8.5)
*Indy Hollow 159 (with Ace hard bushings)
*Spitfire 54mm Radial Fulls
*Bones Swiss Six
*Pepper griptape



Hopefully this is my last setup of 2023. Only skate twice a week and it’ll be twice a month come November. Gonna focus on the gym and healing my knee.

How are the 54mm RFs? I’m thinking about grabbing the 97a 54mm.

[OhioGuy]

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All new everything besides trucks and hardware.

*Girl g053 (8.5)
*Indy Hollow 159 (with Ace hard bushings)
*Spitfire 54mm Radial Fulls
*Bones Swiss Six
*Pepper griptape



Hopefully this is my last setup of 2023. Only skate twice a week and it’ll be twice a month come November. Gonna focus on the gym and healing my knee.

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How are the 54mm RFs? I’m thinking about grabbing the 97a 54mm.

Stable and fast. Setup is a little heavier though. I’m not popping my board a lot due to injury. If I was I’d probably go back to the tablets.

The 97a should be fun if you skate crusty spots. 54mm is the perfect size for this shape. I looked at the 59mm ones and they’re HUGE. The riding surface is insane.

[Richard Skidder]

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8.25 BBS/Generator blank
Venture lo
50mm wheels
Swiss
7/8’s Allen
Jessup

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Rad looking tech set-up! Currently, I’m running a similar green-dyed blank from them and I love it.

Curious, have you tried the generator blank wheels yet? If so, how would you compare them to other commercially available wheels out there? Thanks!

I’m a fan of the Generator blank wheels. Fast and durable. They feel a little sticky at first but once you wear the grooves off they slide great.