The Set-up Thread

[moonordie]

I have those Colburn trucks in 144. I hate having to settle for trucks because my shop doesn’t have standard silver trucks. I realize that 144 is a pretty specific size but it’s also 8.25 which has to be one of the most popular sizes otherwise they wouldn’t have went through the trouble of making them.

I also empathize with them because while making orders, you would probably feel lazy only buying a bunch of silver trucks but my opinion is that all of the signature or graphic trucks should 100% be in the minority or ordered only when asked for.

I’m sorry but I don’t give a fuck about Cookie or these stupid drawings on my trucks. I also don’t REALLY give a fuck about these stupid drawings on my trucks but I’d rather have silver trucks and am happy to complain about them on the SLAP message boards.


They skate like Indy’s so I guess that’s good but after the Ben DeGros era of product consciousness I feel like I’d be into the wheelbase lengthening properties of Thunders. I used to ride them like a decade ago but I’m a long ways away from worrying about that because I’ve only had these trucks since June.

Those teal ones? They don't look that bad, I was expecting something in the realm of those hideous Ellington's that I couldn't find but instead I found these beauties:

[MOE SYZLAK]

I think this is my 5th loveseat.
Ace 44 classic
Sml XL V cut
Quantum Metallics
Bender Allens
Reality Sun Ra Grip
Superstar ADV

[Thrawn]

Titus Athena 8"
Krux 7.6 (they turn really nice after breaking in and fiddling with the tightness of the kingpin)
53 Acid Wheels (the wheelbites on the board are from 56mm wheels, since turning to 53mm no more bites occured
... and Vans Comfycush pimped with paracord (ripped the og laces by stumbling over the board)

[roba]

wow

[back smith]

Titus Athena 8"
Krux 7.6 (they turn really nice after breaking in and fiddling with the tightness of the kingpin)
53 Acid Wheels (the wheelbites on the board are from 56mm wheels, since turning to 53mm no more bites occured
... and Vans Comfycush pimped with paracord (ripped the og laces by stumbling over the board)

First time I've heard someone say Kruxs turn really nice. Glad they work for you though!

[Thrawn]

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First time I've heard someone say Kruxs turn really nice. Glad they work for you though!

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Made them turn before i read you can't make them turn. 

Honestly this is my first board and it took a few weeks for me to understand all the options you have. In the beginning it felt like a lorry that even had problems to turn on a broad street. By fine-tuning the tightness i'm now at point where it really feels like i can "go where i wanna go" in a much smaller radius.

[BalooBrown]

aclj org


Wknd 8.25 14WB
Ace AF1 44s
52 Spitfire Reynolds 93a
Bones Big ball Bearings
Ace hollow hardware
Pepper grip (black)
Mob grip (clear)

[big_kev_215]

Hardbody 8.25”
Venture highs
Spitfire 53mm F4 99a Conical Fulls
Swiss
Bronze
Pepper

Blazers

[TwisT]

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I have those Colburn trucks in 144. I hate having to settle for trucks because my shop doesn’t have standard silver trucks. I realize that 144 is a pretty specific size but it’s also 8.25 which has to be one of the most popular sizes otherwise they wouldn’t have went through the trouble of making them.

I also empathize with them because while making orders, you would probably feel lazy only buying a bunch of silver trucks but my opinion is that all of the signature or graphic trucks should 100% be in the minority or ordered only when asked for.

I’m sorry but I don’t give a fuck about Cookie or these stupid drawings on my trucks. I also don’t REALLY give a fuck about these stupid drawings on my trucks but I’d rather have silver trucks and am happy to complain about them on the SLAP message boards.


They skate like Indy’s so I guess that’s good but after the Ben DeGros era of product consciousness I feel like I’d be into the wheelbase lengthening properties of Thunders. I used to ride them like a decade ago but I’m a long ways away from worrying about that because I’ve only had these trucks since June.

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Those teal ones? They don't look that bad, I was expecting something in the realm of those hideous Ellington's that I couldn't find but instead I found these beauties:

They don’t make em like this anymore

[Thebird]

Hardbody 8.25”
Venture highs
Spitfire 53mm F4 99a Conical Fulls
Swiss
Bronze
Pepper

Blazers

Exactly what I am looking into.  Can you share the overall length, nose and tail length, and wheelbase?  Thanks!

[FrenchSkater]

Real 8.06 Full SE, 31.5 and 14 Wb.
Indy Standards 139.
Blank wheels, 52 mm.

I also have a pair of Forged hollows. I wonder which truck is best on this setup, but, the height of 55 MM on a wb 14 and short length makes me curious !

[fakiefs180]

Real 8.06 Full SE, 31.5 and 14 Wb.
Indy Standards 139.
Blank wheels, 52 mm.

I also have a pair of Forged hollows. I wonder which truck is best on this setup, but, the height of 55 MM on a wb 14 and short length makes me curious !

The forged hollows im combination with the 14wb and the kinda shorter tail would make the tail hit a bit faster when you do an Ollie. Which would result in less effort to pop said Ollies. If you find the Forged Hollows a bit too light, you can combine the forged baseplate with a standard hanger. Your current setup needs a bit more effort to pop but the Ollies would theoretically feel more explosive. Anyway, rad setup.

[big_kev_215]

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Hardbody 8.25”
Venture highs
Spitfire 53mm F4 99a Conical Fulls
Swiss
Bronze
Pepper

Blazers

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Exactly what I am looking into.  Can you share the overall length, nose and tail length, and wheelbase?  Thanks!

Length’s slightly under 32
Wheelbase is right at 14
Not sure about the kick lengths but they’re a pretty “in-between” shape, not too square but definitely not pointy
Lots of concave too

[Thebird]

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Hardbody 8.25”
Venture highs
Spitfire 53mm F4 99a Conical Fulls
Swiss
Bronze
Pepper

Blazers

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Exactly what I am looking into.  Can you share the overall length, nose and tail length, and wheelbase?  Thanks!

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Length’s slightly under 32
Wheelbase is right at 14
Not sure about the kick lengths but they’re a pretty “in-between” shape, not too square but definitely not pointy
Lots of concave too

Thank you.  Looks sick.

[RichardBarkley]

Palace 8.2
Thunder 147
X93s

Really digging the magic carpet on this

[FrenchSkater]

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Real 8.06 Full SE, 31.5 and 14 Wb.
Indy Standards 139.
Blank wheels, 52 mm.

I also have a pair of Forged hollows. I wonder which truck is best on this setup, but, the height of 55 MM on a wb 14 and short length makes me curious !

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The forged hollows im combination with the 14wb and the kinda shorter tail would make the tail hit a bit faster when you do an Ollie. Which would result in less effort to pop said Ollies. If you find the Forged Hollows a bit too light, you can combine the forged baseplate with a standard hanger. Your current setup needs a bit more effort to pop but the Ollies would theoretically feel more explosive. Anyway, rad setup.

Thanks for the response! Today I tried to ride this setup.. Result, I lasted 30 minutes with the standard indy.. I thought I was going to love them the way I loved them when I was younger, and no.. Much too much effort with this height and heavy weight, I took the forged hollows, it's much more satisfying and pleasant.. A mixture of fast and heavy pop at the same time.. The height is perfect too !

[Dwyck]

Indy 159 standards
Generator GFB, 9.something 14.3 wb
Spit OG classics, originally 56

I missed the universality of indys. My flats okay, curbs are great, transitions doing me well. definitely a big boy though, I feel it after an hour of flat

[garbage_wagon]

Indy 159 standards
Generator GFB, 9.something 14.3 wb
Spit OG classics, originally 56

I missed the universality of indys. My flats okay, curbs are great, transitions doing me well. definitely a big boy though, I feel it after an hour of flat

The GFB has been calling me for a while.
Love black wheels!
Nice one

[Fifty8mm]

Palace 8.06 w/black magic grip
Venture v8. 5.2 stock.
Spitfire 51mm w/bone swiss 6.
Shortys light hardware.

Been skating the dancer blazers. First vulcs in years. And holy shit i did not remember how much better i skate in them. Skated the venture v8s stock did not loosen them or tighten them. The kingpin seems a bit taller that my standard cast ventures but these are venture highs so not a big deal. Great fucking pop. Really good trucks.

[ridethegutter]

Element sascha 8.5 bbs
Thunder hollow light 151
Spitfire f4 og classics 52mm
Bones swiss
Tactics grip

[Unkle Fleak]

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I have those Colburn trucks in 144. I hate having to settle for trucks because my shop doesn’t have standard silver trucks. I realize that 144 is a pretty specific size but it’s also 8.25 which has to be one of the most popular sizes otherwise they wouldn’t have went through the trouble of making them.

I also empathize with them because while making orders, you would probably feel lazy only buying a bunch of silver trucks but my opinion is that all of the signature or graphic trucks should 100% be in the minority or ordered only when asked for.

I’m sorry but I don’t give a fuck about Cookie or these stupid drawings on my trucks. I also don’t REALLY give a fuck about these stupid drawings on my trucks but I’d rather have silver trucks and am happy to complain about them on the SLAP message boards.


They skate like Indy’s so I guess that’s good but after the Ben DeGros era of product consciousness I feel like I’d be into the wheelbase lengthening properties of Thunders. I used to ride them like a decade ago but I’m a long ways away from worrying about that because I’ve only had these trucks since June.

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Those teal ones? They don't look that bad, I was expecting something in the realm of those hideous Ellington's that I couldn't find but instead I found these beauties:

I think this shits fire yo.

Look what came into work today






I made an offer on the trucks trade or cash

These tensors feel like a 5.8. It’s nearly one to one with this set up against my 9” with a 14” wb

[TwisT]

I’ve always had this belief that the best way to recovery from and injury is the skate a bigger setup for a while then hop back on your regular board

Madness 8.38 (Alphonso Rawls guest)
8.25 Thunder titanium’s
53mm triclops wheels
Reds
Element grip
7/8 Phillip Hardware.

[tom]

8.12 eagle
ASICS Gel Splyte

My foot landed a little far in front of the back bolts a few too many times. A little chunk came out of one of my wheels earlier, so I’ll probably set up some dragons someone gave me the other day

[Boog]

Darkroom 8.475×31.85×14.25
5.8 with blue Indy conical bushings
53mm f4 radials
Swiss
Jessup

[Sedition]

DLX  8.25/14.38 (REAL Oval)  (IV stamped)
144 Forged Hollows (92a blue Indy barrels)
53/99 Classics
Super Swiss 6
7/8” Indy allen
Rib Bones
MOB

[back smith]

Palace 8.06 w/black magic grip
Venture v8. 5.2 stock.
Spitfire 51mm w/bone swiss 6.
Shortys light hardware.

Been skating the dancer blazers. First vulcs in years. And holy shit i did not remember how much better i skate in them. Skated the venture v8s stock did not loosen them or tighten them. The kingpin seems a bit taller that my standard cast ventures but these are venture highs so not a big deal. Great fucking pop. Really good trucks.

That's a beautiful setup. I like how the offwhite wheels match the deck as does the Venture V.

[roba]

don’t be mad at me!

hlc 8.375 x 32ish 14.2wb (squared off shape, didn’t like the graphic)
venture 5.8 with indy oranges
spitfire f4 old 97a classics in 56mm
shake junt grip
skatedeluxe black bearings
ace hollow hardware
grosso mids

[BelknappBruiser]

don’t be mad at me!

hlc 8.375 x 32ish 14.2wb (squared off shape, didn’t like the graphic)
venture 5.8 with indy oranges
spitfire f4 old 97a classics in 56mm
shake junt grip
skatedeluxe black bearings
ace hollow hardware
grosso mids

I ain't mad at cha! Looks cool to me!

[Fifty8mm]

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Palace 8.06 w/black magic grip
Venture v8. 5.2 stock.
Spitfire 51mm w/bone swiss 6.
Shortys light hardware.

Been skating the dancer blazers. First vulcs in years. And holy shit i did not remember how much better i skate in them. Skated the venture v8s stock did not loosen them or tighten them. The kingpin seems a bit taller that my standard cast ventures but these are venture highs so not a big deal. Great fucking pop. Really good trucks.

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That's a beautiful setup. I like how the offwhite wheels match the deck as does the Venture V.

Ha! Yes! This as close as I'll get to color matching my board. Even the red venture sticker on the board.

Btw the bushings do stiffen up significantly. Just have to be patient.

[Made In China]

Set up a new deck, this Marbie shape is one of my favorite shapes ever. I think this is my fourth one already.





8.5 There Marbie shape
5.8 Ventures with the loose conversation kit
SciFi Fantasy Spitfire F4s conical fulls that were once 54mm
Bones Swiss
Mob
NB 600s