The Set-up Thread

[herecomesaregular]

Two setups currently because I tried something new and regretted it, hah. 8.5 (especially with razor-edge construction) is just not for me so I relegated it to a random-assortment of parts backup setup.

left (my go-to):
Sci Fi Arin Lester pro model 8.25
Ace Af-1 hollow 55 with ummm maybe Krux k5 bushings?*
Spitfire 53 mm F4 conical full
Bronson Raws
Lil Jawns Moth Jawns rails
Girl long neck 3/4" hardware I think? Allen because they sent me the wrong thing.

right (backup/curb/beater):
Heroin 8.5 razor edge popsicle
Slappy classic 9.0 (lol, I know...these were on a 9.5 razor egg before)
Spitfire F4 classics 52mm
Pig Rails that I broke one of taking it off the last deck
Idk maybe Bones Reds without shields? they're old as shit
Random hardware

*I honestly don't know what the bushings are but when I got these AF-1s the bushings would not break in and it was driving me crazy cause they were too tight so I went through my random hardware collection and found some bushings that were broken in and small enough that I could run them loose.

[AlumarX]

You could also do what I do and let my 250-300 lb friends have a cruise in it. I swear after 15m the bushings break in more than they do in 3 months of me skating.

[PalaceButtPlug]

I just got a sk8mafia mini board and it's the most fun in the dumbest and hardest way.

[kneebone]

Really leaned into the concept of "shop board" with the deck and stickers
Marriage shop deck, 8.6 (not sure of the rest of the dims, assuming it's the standard BBS 8.6)
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow axle hangers (also replaced the kingpin & axle nuts with the titanium Acer nuts)
Spitfire lil smokies classics 50mm
Quantum bearings
Acer titanium hardware
Pepper grip

This Marriage shop deck has been the best board I've ridden in a long time, the shape, dimensions and wood all just felt perfect, so I was delighted to confirm that it is actually the BBS/Generator blank 8.625 shape (8.625x32.375 14.625wb). So I got some of those and kept everything otherwise the same (including stain color)

[Meathook]

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Really leaned into the concept of "shop board" with the deck and stickers
Marriage shop deck, 8.6 (not sure of the rest of the dims, assuming it's the standard BBS 8.6)
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow axle hangers (also replaced the kingpin & axle nuts with the titanium Acer nuts)
Spitfire lil smokies classics 50mm
Quantum bearings
Acer titanium hardware
Pepper grip

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This Marriage shop deck has been the best board I've ridden in a long time, the shape, dimensions and wood all just felt perfect, so I was delighted to confirm that it is actually the BBS/Generator blank 8.625 shape (8.625x32.375 14.625wb). So I got some of those and kept everything otherwise the same (including stain color)

Where do you buy generator blanks? 

[pizzafliptofakie]

been on a Deluxe kick lately. Hopped around a few sizes but I think I'm gonna stick to their 8.5 x 14.25 shape for a bit.







Krooked Cernicky 8.5
Thunder 149s w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm 99d
Bones Swiss
Mob Grip

[Mbrimson88]

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Really leaned into the concept of "shop board" with the deck and stickers
Marriage shop deck, 8.6 (not sure of the rest of the dims, assuming it's the standard BBS 8.6)
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow axle hangers (also replaced the kingpin & axle nuts with the titanium Acer nuts)
Spitfire lil smokies classics 50mm
Quantum bearings
Acer titanium hardware
Pepper grip

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This Marriage shop deck has been the best board I've ridden in a long time, the shape, dimensions and wood all just felt perfect, so I was delighted to confirm that it is actually the BBS/Generator blank 8.625 shape (8.625x32.375 14.625wb). So I got some of those and kept everything otherwise the same (including stain color)

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Where do you buy generator blanks?

Some shops are getting them in, otherwise they have their own site now to buy direct.  Make sure you factor in shipping as well, which sometimes adds up to about the same as a board, but if you get a few boards, or even a ten pack, shipping works out a lot better, from looking at it and putting in a few options there.


skatesamples.com

https://skatesamples.com/

[MarshGarvey]

been on a Deluxe kick lately. Hopped around a few sizes but I think I'm gonna stick to their 8.5 x 14.25 shape for a bit.







Krooked Cernicky 8.5
Thunder 149s w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm 99d
Bones Swiss
Mob Grip

Skated this deck, same dims as the AH Navy Eagle
Great board
Silver goes all the way under the black as well which was a nice surprise if you're into slide mark porn

[fakiefs180]

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Really leaned into the concept of "shop board" with the deck and stickers
Marriage shop deck, 8.6 (not sure of the rest of the dims, assuming it's the standard BBS 8.6)
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow axle hangers (also replaced the kingpin & axle nuts with the titanium Acer nuts)
Spitfire lil smokies classics 50mm
Quantum bearings
Acer titanium hardware
Pepper grip

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This Marriage shop deck has been the best board I've ridden in a long time, the shape, dimensions and wood all just felt perfect, so I was delighted to confirm that it is actually the BBS/Generator blank 8.625 shape (8.625x32.375 14.625wb). So I got some of those and kept everything otherwise the same (including stain color)

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Where do you buy generator blanks?

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Some shops are getting them in, otherwise they have their own site now to buy direct.  Make sure you factor in shipping as well, which sometimes adds up to about the same as a board, but if you get a few boards, or even a ten pack, shipping works out a lot better, from looking at it and putting in a few options there.


skatesamples.com

https://skatesamples.com/

Some specs would be nice for the decks there. I didn't find any information about length, wheelbase, etc. Otherwise, a great option.

[pizzafliptofakie]

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been on a Deluxe kick lately. Hopped around a few sizes but I think I'm gonna stick to their 8.5 x 14.25 shape for a bit.







Krooked Cernicky 8.5
Thunder 149s w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm 99d
Bones Swiss
Mob Grip

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Skated this deck, same dims as the AH Navy Eagle
Great board
Silver goes all the way under the black as well which was a nice surprise if you're into slide mark porn

haha, I noticed the silver partway through the first session. Wasn't expecting that but pretty neat!


Earlier this year I was given a Real oval board of the same dimensions after a couple years of skating almost exclusively Quasis/PS boards and forgot how much I loved DLX.

[jgonzalez]

You could also do what I do and let my 250-300 lb friends have a cruise in it. I swear after 15m the bushings break in more than they do in 3 months of me skating.

That’s a new one and I’ve been on SLAP for years. Gonna find a BBW to break in my bushings lol

Shout out thick skaters tho. Active at all sizes 👍

[art hellman]

been on a Deluxe kick lately. Hopped around a few sizes but I think I'm gonna stick to their 8.5 x 14.25 shape for a bit.







Krooked Cernicky 8.5
Thunder 149s w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm 99d
Bones Swiss
Mob Grip

a perfect setup

[LebowskisRug]

been on a Deluxe kick lately. Hopped around a few sizes but I think I'm gonna stick to their 8.5 x 14.25 shape for a bit.







Krooked Cernicky 8.5
Thunder 149s w/Bones Mediums
Spitfire F4 Classics 53mm 99d
Bones Swiss
Mob Grip

Lovely setup. If you like that deck, the Limo 8.38 is the same exact shape and the Hockey Shape 2 8.38 is as well. The DLX 8.5 is actually an 8.38x14.18 weirdly, but they're very consistent in at least identifying it as a unique shape.

[KidCarl]

Element X Smokey 8.5 BBS
New indy 149 standards
Bones v5 55mm conical full
Cortina speed co bearings
Diamond pudwill hardware

[Mbrimson88]

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Really leaned into the concept of "shop board" with the deck and stickers
Marriage shop deck, 8.6 (not sure of the rest of the dims, assuming it's the standard BBS 8.6)
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow axle hangers (also replaced the kingpin & axle nuts with the titanium Acer nuts)
Spitfire lil smokies classics 50mm
Quantum bearings
Acer titanium hardware
Pepper grip

[close]

This Marriage shop deck has been the best board I've ridden in a long time, the shape, dimensions and wood all just felt perfect, so I was delighted to confirm that it is actually the BBS/Generator blank 8.625 shape (8.625x32.375 14.625wb). So I got some of those and kept everything otherwise the same (including stain color)

[close]

Where do you buy generator blanks?

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Some shops are getting them in, otherwise they have their own site now to buy direct.  Make sure you factor in shipping as well, which sometimes adds up to about the same as a board, but if you get a few boards, or even a ten pack, shipping works out a lot better, from looking at it and putting in a few options there.


skatesamples.com

https://skatesamples.com/

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Some specs would be nice for the decks there. I didn't find any information about length, wheelbase, etc. Otherwise, a great option.

Yeah they don't have the dimensions on the site as far as I could see either, but someone did get the spec sheet and posted it here for your viewing pleasure.

I didn't want to post it again, but it is in the Woodshop thread:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=120409.msg4016120#msg4016120

[Maccat]

Hockey 8.25 shape 1
Stage 4 Indy’s w/ 88a supercush bushings
52mm spitfire F4s
Quantum Ceramics
Black magic grip

Liking the bearings, real smooth roll. The hockey is taking time to get used to coming from a DOA.

[Cesspool86]

Breanna Geering 8 inch G045 with some fresh spitfire F4 50 mm lil smokies and reds on some nicely worn in thunders. Pepper grip and Reynolds shake junt hardware 7/8 allen.(sucker for anything Reynolds)

[nosneb]

DOA 7.5 x 30.75
Jessup
Shortys 7/8 Allen
Venture low 5.0
Spitfire f4 classics 99 48mm
Bones Bigballs

[white guy in a durag]

Didn't like the egg so I'm back on my bullshit. Returning to the tank.



Polar P2 8.5"
Ace 55 classics
Lockin Full 57
Quantumns
1/8" risers
silverados
jessup

[DERBY]

8.5 Hockey
55 Ace x Theories AF1 (Front Stock, Back Hard)
56mm F4 CF
Quantum Isotopes
Ace Hollow Hardware and 1/8 Risers
Mob grip

[Paco Supreme]

Those spitfires are ridiculous, look like mini cubics.

I’d imagine that board could tame a lot of cutty spots

[MC3]

8.5 Hockey
55 Ace x Theories AF1 (Front Stock, Back Hard)
56mm F4 CF
Quantum Isotopes
Ace Hollow Hardware and 1/8 Risers
Mob grip

what a setup

[Tireeedd]

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8.5 Hockey
55 Ace x Theories AF1 (Front Stock, Back Hard)
56mm F4 CF
Quantum Isotopes
Ace Hollow Hardware and 1/8 Risers



dream sorta setup if it was 2004
Mob grip

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what a setup

[Phillyflared]

Breanna Geering 8 inch G045 with some fresh spitfire F4 50 mm lil smokies and reds on some nicely worn in thunders. Pepper grip and Reynolds shake junt hardware 7/8 allen.(sucker for anything Reynolds)

Rad! How do you like it so far?
I skated 3 of that shape in a row, but on Indy 139's. Now i'm on the G026 shape and am really liking it so far. Wondering if indy's are a tad high for it tho?

[sweet son of a bitch]

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8.5 Hockey
55 Ace x Theories AF1 (Front Stock, Back Hard)
56mm F4 CF
Quantum Isotopes
Ace Hollow Hardware and 1/8 Risers
Mob grip

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what a setup

Just set up ace hard bushings. Love em. Did you paint the bolts, if so what did you use?

[DERBY]

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8.5 Hockey
55 Ace x Theories AF1 (Front Stock, Back Hard)
56mm F4 CF
Quantum Isotopes
Ace Hollow Hardware and 1/8 Risers
Mob grip

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what a setup

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Just set up ace hard bushings. Love em. Did you paint the bolts, if so what did you use?

Montana Gold Shock Pink
Montana Gold Shock Black
Montana Gloss Varnish

Paint chipped off quick

[sweet son of a bitch]

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8.5 Hockey
55 Ace x Theories AF1 (Front Stock, Back Hard)
56mm F4 CF
Quantum Isotopes
Ace Hollow Hardware and 1/8 Risers
Mob grip

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what a setup

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Just set up ace hard bushings. Love em. Did you paint the bolts, if so what did you use?

[close]

Montana Gold Shock Pink
Montana Gold Shock Black
Montana Gloss Varnish

Paint chipped off quick

Thanks ! Ah yes, I was hoping you knew something I didn’t to prevent the paint chipping.

[DarkPools]

- AH18 TNT: 8.5" x 32.18 × 14.25" x Press # II (I could be wrong on specs as I threw away the sticker dims and don't feel like measuring/double checking myself)
- Indy 149 Hollow Standards (same as last time. Need new bushings soon tho)
- Bones Big Balls bearings (new)
- Spitfire 54 F4 CF (probably 50mm by now I'm guessing)
- Mob Grip (always)
- KSL G6 (easily one of the best shoes out. Flicks so well on new or old grip and is proving to be quite durable. Second pair I've skated from my stack. I'm getting 2+ months out of these with skating 4 times a week at least)

This AH deck kinda feels like my previous Hockey shape 2 (8.5) but a little steeper on concave/kicks, and perceived shorter WB or length. Also kinda like the Navy eagle which I used to love, so I'm loving being back on DLX boards again after some Black Label, Hockey, Isle, The Killing Floor, and Polar for awhile

[yourbreakfsat]

Black Label Jake Reuter “VIOLET ACTIONS” 8.75" x 32.25" 14.5” wheelbase
Independent 159, hollow axle and standard baseplate
Bones X Formula 56mm 99a
Bones Swiss Six
MOB
Indy 1" hardware

Still debating on installing rails

[fakiefs180]

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Really leaned into the concept of "shop board" with the deck and stickers
Marriage shop deck, 8.6 (not sure of the rest of the dims, assuming it's the standard BBS 8.6)
Ace AF1 Low 60s with hollow axle hangers (also replaced the kingpin & axle nuts with the titanium Acer nuts)
Spitfire lil smokies classics 50mm
Quantum bearings
Acer titanium hardware
Pepper grip

[close]

This Marriage shop deck has been the best board I've ridden in a long time, the shape, dimensions and wood all just felt perfect, so I was delighted to confirm that it is actually the BBS/Generator blank 8.625 shape (8.625x32.375 14.625wb). So I got some of those and kept everything otherwise the same (including stain color)

[close]

Where do you buy generator blanks?

[close]

Some shops are getting them in, otherwise they have their own site now to buy direct.  Make sure you factor in shipping as well, which sometimes adds up to about the same as a board, but if you get a few boards, or even a ten pack, shipping works out a lot better, from looking at it and putting in a few options there.


skatesamples.com

https://skatesamples.com/

[close]

Some specs would be nice for the decks there. I didn't find any information about length, wheelbase, etc. Otherwise, a great option.

[close]

Yeah they don't have the dimensions on the site as far as I could see either, but someone did get the spec sheet and posted it here for your viewing pleasure.

I didn't want to post it again, but it is in the Woodshop thread:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=120409.msg4016120#msg4016120

  Oh yeah, I vaguely remember looking at that spec sheet then, thanks a lot! I wonder how much shipping to Germany would cost.