The Set-up Thread

[Urtripping]

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Politic Japhey Dow 8.75
AF1 55's
Spit conical fulls around 55 or 54 these days
Pepper grip (this shit is nice)

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Got that same board from Seasons but it’s an 8.25. Can’t wait to set it up in the future.

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Are Politic still South Central? Great boards and one of my favourite brands.

That 5boro a few pages back has me wanting another.

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Yeah politic is South Central too.  While on the topic @Urtripping, what’s the WB on that 8.75?

14.5 player! Snappy steep-ish tail on er, too

[Banned from the room]

Fred Gall Alien Workshop 8.25 x 31.82” 14.13” wb
Thunder 148 lights
Spitfire F4 99 classic started as 52mm
Bronson G3
Jessup ultra
Shortys 1” allen

Outstanding

[Banned from the room]

Bought two of these decks without even seeing it in person cause I knew it would be perfect, and it is




Fixer 9.88 (14.65 WB)
169 with crazy mixed up bushings
58 97 CF
Swiss
1/8 riser
WD hardware
Rib bones
Jessup

Fuck yeah

[moonordie]

Primitive 8.25 14wb
Jessup Ultra
Diamond 1" Allen
Ace AF1 44
Spits F4 CF 53mm 99
Swiss 6
417
Firsr time ever doing a racing stripe and I was stressed that it would be perfectly aligned, glad that it came out good.

[Gene_Harrogate]

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Politic Japhey Dow 8.75
AF1 55's
Spit conical fulls around 55 or 54 these days
Pepper grip (this shit is nice)

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Got that same board from Seasons but it’s an 8.25. Can’t wait to set it up in the future.

[close]

Are Politic still South Central? Great boards and one of my favourite brands.

That 5boro a few pages back has me wanting another.

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Yeah politic is South Central too.  While on the topic @Urtripping, what’s the WB on that 8.75?

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14.5 player! Snappy steep-ish tail on er, too

That's what I was hoping you'd say!

[Thebird]

@wax poetic inspired me to set up this Workshop deck I had on ice.
8" Thrasher
5.2 Venture los
51 mm f4
Bones Swiss
Diamond 7/8" allen
Go to take it out for about a half hour last night.  I have always enjoyed their shapes.

[Badandoldskater]

Can I ask a stupid question, when you guys add those lines to the grip tape, you are cutting them out after the fact you put the whole sheet on first ?

[Painted Baby]

Can I ask a stupid question, when you guys add those lines to the grip tape, you are cutting them out after the fact you put the whole sheet on first ?

Before applying, carefully cut the sheet with a blade about where you want your line. Then rotate the grip to use the machine cut straight edges, line those up to where you want to place your stripe and stick it on. Cut off the extra which should have the edge on it where you made your first cut.

[dr.prestige]

Can I ask a stupid question, when you guys add those lines to the grip tape, you are cutting them out after the fact you put the whole sheet on first ?

no I typically apply part of the griptape onto the board, cut the rest off with my razor blade and then apply the other part of the griptape. I like to utilize the clean lines on the long side of the sheet of griptape made during its manufacturing but a lot of people also cut the grip by hand ahead of time and then apply it to the board.

[munchbox]

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Can I ask a stupid question, when you guys add those lines to the grip tape, you are cutting them out after the fact you put the whole sheet on first ?

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no I typically apply part of the griptape onto the board, cut the rest off with my razor blade and then apply the other part of the griptape. I like to utilize the clean lines on the long side of the sheet of griptape made during its manufacturing but a lot of people also cut the grip by hand ahead of time and then apply it to the board.

thats it
work smarter not harder

[logjammin]

-Metal 8.7 - 13.6WB - Jessup
-Stage 7's - Ace medium bushings - OG Krux pins
-1/4" Indy hard plastic risers
-Dogtown Smooths 92a 56mm
-Bones Reds bearings - shields off

[yourbreakfsat]

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#jonrowe
v-cast
Formula Four 54's

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is that griptape on the bottom of your board? are you trying to learn darkslides? maybe truckstands?

The black portion is part of the graphic

[wax poetic]

@wax poetic inspired me to set up this Workshop deck I had on ice.
8" Thrasher
5.2 Venture los
51 mm f4
Bones Swiss
Diamond 7/8" allen
Go to take it out for about a half hour last night.  I have always enjoyed their shapes.

Would gnar if I could.  I also set mine up and got a cruise on it this weekend in between fixing and waiting on parts for my dryer so my family could dry some clean clothes haha

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@wax poetic inspired me to set up this Workshop deck I had on ice.
8" Thrasher
5.2 Venture los
51 mm f4
Bones Swiss
Diamond 7/8" allen
Go to take it out for about a half hour last night.  I have always enjoyed their shapes.

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Would gnar if I could.  I also set mine up and got a cruise on it this weekend in between fixing and waiting on parts for my dryer so my family could dry some clean clothes haha

5.2 lo’s and 147s, two faves. nice work

[OhioGuy]

Had some issues with my RF and it sent my madness into overdrive. Back on the G053. Indy 159 hollows per usual, 55m Spitfire Lock-In Fulls (fuck the RFs lol), Bones Swiss 6, and Pepper grip. Shoes are still NB# 480 Boss Edition 😎🍁



Just had one of my best sessions in ages. I could ride this gear forever. Just started unlocking shit as soon as I stepped foot on it lol

[TastyBurrito]

Couldn’t resist setting this one up.



Heroin 9.25” egg — Swampy pro model
Ace 55 Classic
55mm Spitfire F4 OG Classic
Quantum Isotopes
Free Pepper Grip
Kankles

[VCR]

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#jonrowe
v-cast
Formula Four 54's

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is that griptape on the bottom of your board? are you trying to learn darkslides? maybe truckstands?

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The black portion is part of the graphic

It’s FlexSeal

[Banned from the room]

-Metal 8.7 - 13.6WB - Jessup
-Stage 7's - Ace medium bushings - OG Krux pins
-1/4" Indy hard plastic risers
-Dogtown Smooths 92a 56mm
-Bones Reds bearings - shields off

That graphic is off the chain.

[kneebone]

This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

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This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

this looks fun as hell

[Meathook]

This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

The dims are goofy af however the shape is interesting.  Might be worth a redrill to a more humane wheelbase for the ventures and a bigger tail.

[kneebone]

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This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

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The dims are goofy af however the shape is interesting.  Might be worth a redrill to a more humane wheelbase for the ventures and a bigger tail.

I did consider that. The shape is awesome and I love the nonexistent concave, but the Prime/World mold already has so much flat between the holes and the start of the kick that if I redrilled the wb in any further it would be kinda ridiculous

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This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

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The dims are goofy af however the shape is interesting.  Might be worth a redrill to a more humane wheelbase for the ventures and a bigger tail.

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I did consider that. The shape is awesome and I love the nonexistent concave, but the Prime/World mold already has so much flat between the holes and the start of the kick that if I redrilled the wb in any further it would be kinda ridiculous

yeah redrilling hasn’t worked for me.
sucks it didn’t work for you, looks cool.

i’m a big big fan of tiny tails and venture lo’s, but it’s some weird stuff. i think because i learned to ollie on whale tails when i was very small, the concept of putting the ball of my popping foot, all of the wagon the tip of the tail, is so ingrained, it doesn’t bother me. it’s some tight rope shit tho i guess.

my takeaway from your comments is: these prime blanks, seem flat like old world boards? and if so, i’m going to need to leave work immediately as i’m getting too excited light headed.

[kneebone]

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This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

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The dims are goofy af however the shape is interesting.  Might be worth a redrill to a more humane wheelbase for the ventures and a bigger tail.

[close]

I did consider that. The shape is awesome and I love the nonexistent concave, but the Prime/World mold already has so much flat between the holes and the start of the kick that if I redrilled the wb in any further it would be kinda ridiculous

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yeah redrilling hasn’t worked for me.
sucks it didn’t work for you, looks cool.

i’m a big big fan of tiny tails and venture lo’s, but it’s some weird stuff. i think because i learned to ollie on whale tails when i was very small, the concept of putting the ball of my popping foot, all of the wagon the tip of the tail, is so ingrained, it doesn’t bother me. it’s some tight rope shit tho i guess.

my takeaway from your comments is: these prime blanks, seem flat like old world boards? and if so, i’m going to need to leave work immediately as i’m getting too excited light headed.

Yes, from what I understand, Prime uses the actual same molds from the old World days. They are totally flat, and are exactly as I remember them back in the day (they even do the same multiple dyed plies like the old World boards)
(I also learned to pop on whale tails and have never been able to successfully transition to the "pocket" pop method)

EDIT: I don't think that ALL Prime blanks use the World molds, I think it's just the World shaped ones. The popsicle blanks look to be modern/regular concave.  You can see how flat this Jovantae blank is in the side profile picture here https://socalskateshop.com/Prime-Wood-LA-N-17-Blank-Turner-Napping-Shaped-Skateboard-Deck-Blue-Stain-8-5x31-5.html#!?cc_decks=132399&c=cc_grip-tape

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This was supposed to be a fun experiment but it failed miserably.
World (Prime) Jovantae blank, 8.5" over the front trucks and 7.9 over the back, 31.5 length and a whopping 14.875 wb
Venture 5.2 lows with soft bones bushings
Pig 51mm
Acer ceramics
Mix of shorty's and modus 7/8 allens
Jessup

This thing was virtually unskateable. The short length of the deck + big nose + big wheelbase (and ventures that extend it even further) = a nonexistent tail. I was ghost-popping all over the place, even with the low trucks. I haven't ridden Ventures in over 25 years (tho they were my go-to in the late 90s) but coming off Aces for the past 10 years, these things really don't turn until you're pretty much at the wheelbite point. I'm gonna keep the wheels but I'll put the deck and trucks in the classifieds if anyone wants em

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The dims are goofy af however the shape is interesting.  Might be worth a redrill to a more humane wheelbase for the ventures and a bigger tail.

[close]

I did consider that. The shape is awesome and I love the nonexistent concave, but the Prime/World mold already has so much flat between the holes and the start of the kick that if I redrilled the wb in any further it would be kinda ridiculous

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yeah redrilling hasn’t worked for me.
sucks it didn’t work for you, looks cool.

i’m a big big fan of tiny tails and venture lo’s, but it’s some weird stuff. i think because i learned to ollie on whale tails when i was very small, the concept of putting the ball of my popping foot, all of the wagon the tip of the tail, is so ingrained, it doesn’t bother me. it’s some tight rope shit tho i guess.

my takeaway from your comments is: these prime blanks, seem flat like old world boards? and if so, i’m going to need to leave work immediately as i’m getting too excited light headed.

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Yes, from what I understand, Prime uses the actual same molds from the old World days. They are totally flat, and are exactly as I remember them back in the day (they even do the same multiple dyed plies like the old World boards)
(I also learned to pop on whale tails and have never been able to successfully transition to the "pocket" pop method)

EDIT: I don't think that ALL Prime blanks use the World molds, I think it's just the World shaped ones. The popsicle blanks look to be modern/regular concave.  You can see how flat this Jovantae blank is in the side profile picture here https://socalskateshop.com/Prime-Wood-LA-N-17-Blank-Turner-Napping-Shaped-Skateboard-Deck-Blue-Stain-8-5x31-5.html#!?cc_decks=132399&c=cc_grip-tape

thank you!
i remember looking at their stuff previously and i don’t desire their modern concave or whatever they called it. just a flat 7.75-8.25 would be sick.
anyways, thanks for the rec.
sorry that one didn’t work, looks cool as hell

[Coastal Fever]

As mentioned above, is it true Ventures make it feel like the board has a longer wheelbase?  I’m an Indy lifer so I don’t know the difference, but I recently tried Thunders and hated them for the sole reason that they felt just like that.  Like the wheels were too close to the nose/tail and it was throwing my pop right off.  Never felt that way with Indys.  Which trucks are know for having the wheels closer or further to centre?  Interested in trying Aces but don’t want to buy a pair if I’m gonna hate how they feel.

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As mentioned above, is it true Ventures make it feel like the board has a longer wheelbase?  I’m an Indy lifer so I don’t know the difference, but I recently tried Thunders and hated them for the sole reason that they felt just like that.  Like the wheels were too close to the nose/tail and it was throwing my pop right off.  Never felt that way with Indys.  Which trucks are know for having the wheels closer or further to centre?  Interested in trying Aces but don’t want to buy a pair if I’m gonna hate how they feel.

ace are closer in than indy.
indy forged and thunder cast are pretty close if i’m remembering.
venture is the furthest out.

fwiw effective wheelbase stuff has never helped me. the number crunching didn’t crunch. my best ace setups had short wb’s. one of my best all time setups was a long wb, with thunders. and i tend to “normally” ride a 14” wb with venture lo’s.
foot positioning does change with trucks, and deck preferences.
if i’m going to skate a setup that is ‘too big’ for me, indy and ace have been helpful, but there wasn’t some
formula. or not one i recognize

[Mbrimson88]

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As mentioned above, is it true Ventures make it feel like the board has a longer wheelbase?  I’m an Indy lifer so I don’t know the difference, but I recently tried Thunders and hated them for the sole reason that they felt just like that.  Like the wheels were too close to the nose/tail and it was throwing my pop right off.  Never felt that way with Indys.  Which trucks are know for having the wheels closer or further to centre?  Interested in trying Aces but don’t want to buy a pair if I’m gonna hate how they feel.

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ace are closer in than indy.
indy forged and thunder cast are pretty close if i’m remembering.
venture is the furthest out.

fwiw effective wheelbase stuff has never helped me. the number crunching didn’t crunch. my best ace setups had short wb’s. one of my best all time setups was a long wb, with thunders. and i tend to “normally” ride a 14” wb with venture lo’s.
foot positioning does change with trucks, and deck preferences.
if i’m going to skate a setup that is ‘too big’ for me, indy and ace have been helpful, but there wasn’t some
formula. or not one i recognize

I feel like the easiest way to explain it is in weight when you go to manual or pop, so with Indy trucks, it is a very light feeling and the nose lifts off the ground easily, but when I stand on the same board with Venture trucks, it feels very heavy to lift off the ground and I need to put a lot more pressure on the back to get it to move.

After a few sessions on the Venture trucks, I don't even feel the difference or notice it any more as I have adapted to how much I need to press down on the back, but then to get back on the same board with Indy trucks, I am almost falling off the back of the board, by comparison as the lift and pop is almost too light feeling, then taking a few sessions to get used to that again.

It is all down to where the wheels (axle) ends up compared to where the kick is, so if you had Ventures on the same board mold with a shorter wheelbase / longer kicks, it would feel a lot more like the same board mold with a longer wheelbase / shorter kicks on Indy trucks, if that makes sense?


Yes Venture trucks sit further towards each kick, only by mere millimeters but it really does make a big difference.

Shortest to longest = Ace, Indy, Thunder then Venture.

[tom]

Wanted to set up a new board and shoes before flying to Boston for a quickie skate trip this weekend


WKND Karsten Kleppan 8.25
Thunder team hollows, f4 classics, Swiss, pepper grip
Reynolds 480’s round 2

[moonordie]

Wanted to set up a new board and shoes before flying to Boston for a quickie skate trip this weekend


WKND Karsten Kleppan 8.25
Thunder team hollows, f4 classics, Swiss, pepper grip
Reynolds 480’s round 2

I hear you loud and clear with that brother. My round 2 will be like in March when weather will be better around here, in the meantime I'll stick to my beloved 808