Author Topic: Truck set ups, less popular brands edition (Read 101562 times)

Ok · « **Reply #540 on:** May 24, 2020, 05:28:09 PM »

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I had a used set of the Original Orion trucks on my first quality board back in 95. They were good trucks but I didn't like the look of the models
that came after, the ultimate and superior ones so i never tried them again.
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They had a super team when they first came out really stacked Koston, Penny, Rowley to name a few

Kareem and Kalis. They were kind of like an indy low. I had some, had to. Kareem!??
I tried to replace the bushings and nothing would fit, was how I found bones bushings.

jay_nev · « **Reply #541 on:** June 04, 2020, 08:49:12 AM »

Anyone know what the Tensor ATG (not mag) weigh? Specifically 5.75/8.5" axle

https://thankyousupply.com/products/tensor-new-raw-aluminum-skateboard-trucks

Xen · « **Reply #542 on:** June 04, 2020, 03:24:35 PM »

Quote from: jay_nev on June 04, 2020, 08:49:12 AM

Anyone know what the Tensor ATG (not mag) weigh? Specifically 5.75/8.5" axle

https://thankyousupply.com/products/tensor-new-raw-aluminum-skateboard-trucks

No clue, even Tensor doesn't list it.

munchbox · « **Reply #543 on:** June 04, 2020, 05:06:30 PM »

i remember tactics listing them as 27(x)g when they were in stock

Xen · « **Reply #544 on:** June 04, 2020, 07:54:32 PM »

8" 12.7oz so 360.0389 grams

So just ahead of ACE 33s and close enough to an Indy standard; I kind of find that hard to believe but this is all we have right now.

BMCsteve · « **Reply #545 on:** June 04, 2020, 08:05:51 PM »

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Quote from: jay_nev on June 04, 2020, 08:49:12 AM
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Anyone know what the Tensor ATG (not mag) weigh? Specifically 5.75/8.5" axle

https://thankyousupply.com/products/tensor-new-raw-aluminum-skateboard-trucks
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No clue, even Tensor doesn't list it.

276g

Solid bowlcut · « **Reply #546 on:** June 04, 2020, 09:50:50 PM »

My 5.5s were 380g.

munchbox · « **Reply #547 on:** June 04, 2020, 10:29:37 PM »

Quote from: Solid bowlcut on June 04, 2020, 09:50:50 PM

My 5.5s were 380g.

we are talking about the maglights

Solid bowlcut · « **Reply #548 on:** June 05, 2020, 12:55:41 AM »

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My 5.5s were 380g.
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we are talking about the maglights

Quote from: jay_nev on June 04, 2020, 08:49:12 AM

Anyone know what the Tensor ATG (not mag) weigh? Specifically 5.75/8.5" axle

https://thankyousupply.com/products/tensor-new-raw-aluminum-skateboard-trucks

Xen · « **Reply #549 on:** June 08, 2020, 11:30:50 AM »

5yrs worth of grinding and someone finally broke through a Theeve TiH!

Xen · « **Reply #550 on:** June 08, 2020, 11:36:01 AM »

Been off my ATGs for a while (been grinding Ventures and Indy). I find I prefer the feel of Indy/Venture when grinding over the 'hollow' feeling of the ATGs; it's just more solid/visceral on aluminum vs. magnesium.

As for grinding ease, I'd say on worn in curbs or angle iron/bars/metal whatever, there doesn't seem to be an advantage with the mags being able to grind better or farther (however, you can go a little bit farther with less speed on the Mags) that only applies on shit surfaces, much how the TiHs would grind better on stone/concrete).

Also, coming off the Ventures I felt too high and tippy / very unstable the ATGs (using bones softs in them); guess I got used to those Ventures

Switching over to Thunders for a bit as I think they are still the happy medium between the two.

munchbox · « **Reply #551 on:** June 08, 2020, 04:42:09 PM »

Quote from: Xen on June 08, 2020, 11:30:50 AM

5yrs worth of grinding and someone finally broke through a Theeve TiH!

and they are still good to go!

Gray Imp Sausage Metal · « **Reply #552 on:** June 17, 2020, 03:07:27 AM »

Set up my Film 6.0s today, bushings aren’t worn in it yet but it wasn’t too hard to adjust coming from Ace 44s. Manual point feels very similar and my pop wasn’t really ghosting. Didn’t grind them yet as it was just a quick session in the driveway but quite impressed so far.

Solid bowlcut · « **Reply #553 on:** June 19, 2020, 03:17:42 PM »

Had first session on 6.0 Film Hollows and have to say the felt so much easier to skate than 6.1 Ventures. Bushings do that annoying thing that they stay crooked at first, but after couple hours it wasn't problem anymore. Very Indyish feeling, but time will tell how long they last compared to Indys.

layzieyez · « **Reply #554 on:** June 23, 2020, 02:09:20 PM »

I hate you guys. I bought these in 5.75:
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/tensor-alum-raw-skateboard-trucks-raw-finish

They are $36.95 right now. God damnit I don't need more trucks, but you guys had to keep talking these up...

jay_nev · « **Reply #555 on:** June 23, 2020, 02:19:55 PM »

Quote from: layzieyez on June 23, 2020, 02:09:20 PM

I hate you guys. I bought these in 5.75:
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/tensor-alum-raw-skateboard-trucks-raw-finish

They are $36.95 right now. God damnit I don't need more trucks, but you guys had to keep talking these up...

I am switching some gear around and using them on a second set up instead of indy's. The interlocking bushings are nice.. broke in well. report back!

Quote from: Solid bowlcut on June 19, 2020, 03:17:42 PM

Had first session on 6.0 Film Hollows and have to say the felt so much easier to skate than 6.1 Ventures. Bushings do that annoying thing that they stay crooked at first, but after couple hours it wasn't problem anymore. Very Indyish feeling, but time will tell how long they last compared to Indys.

how so? coming from Indy's?

Solid bowlcut · « **Reply #556 on:** June 23, 2020, 02:52:03 PM »

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Had first session on 6.0 Film Hollows and have to say the felt so much easier to skate than 6.1 Ventures. Bushings do that annoying thing that they stay crooked at first, but after couple hours it wasn't problem anymore. Very Indyish feeling, but time will tell how long they last compared to Indys.
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how so? coming from Indy's?

Looking back, i think it was more about steep board. Now skating pretty mellow Skateboard Cafe board and i think Ventures would do just fine with this deck. Used to be Thunder guy for almost 10 years but nowadays more into the light pop feeling. Makes me ghost pop so much less.

But then again, when truck madness hits it all can change in a heartbeat.

moonordie · « **Reply #557 on:** June 24, 2020, 05:30:09 PM »

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Had first session on 6.0 Film Hollows and have to say the felt so much easier to skate than 6.1 Ventures. Bushings do that annoying thing that they stay crooked at first, but after couple hours it wasn't problem anymore. Very Indyish feeling, but time will tell how long they last compared to Indys.
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how so? coming from Indy's?
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Looking back, i think it was more about steep board. Now skating pretty mellow Skateboard Cafe board and i think Ventures would do just fine with this deck. Used to be Thunder guy for almost 10 years but nowadays more into the light pop feeling. Makes me ghost pop so much less.

But then again, when truck madness hits it all can change in a heartbeat.

Which board size are you skating the 6.1?

Solid bowlcut · « **Reply #558 on:** June 24, 2020, 07:56:03 PM »

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Had first session on 6.0 Film Hollows and have to say the felt so much easier to skate than 6.1 Ventures. Bushings do that annoying thing that they stay crooked at first, but after couple hours it wasn't problem anymore. Very Indyish feeling, but time will tell how long they last compared to Indys.
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how so? coming from Indy's?
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Looking back, i think it was more about steep board. Now skating pretty mellow Skateboard Cafe board and i think Ventures would do just fine with this deck. Used to be Thunder guy for almost 10 years but nowadays more into the light pop feeling. Makes me ghost pop so much less.

But then again, when truck madness hits it all can change in a heartbeat.
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Which board size are you skating the 6.1?

Had 8.5 on them.

layzieyez · « **Reply #559 on:** June 25, 2020, 08:54:59 AM »

Anyone do the krux downlow mod to the tensor ATG? Can I put a kreper pin in there?

Xen · « **Reply #560 on:** June 25, 2020, 10:25:59 AM »

Quote from: layzieyez on June 25, 2020, 08:54:59 AM

Anyone do the krux downlow mod to the tensor ATG? Can I put a kreper pin in there?

I'm riding maglights so no need as they're hollow and have great clearance as it is.

Are you just after the hollow pin for the standard ATGs?

layzieyez · « **Reply #561 on:** June 25, 2020, 11:56:49 AM »

I ordered the standard all aluminum version. I'll see how they do on feebles when I get them before I pound it out.

Solid bowlcut · « **Reply #562 on:** June 25, 2020, 12:15:03 PM »

Quote from: layzieyez on June 25, 2020, 11:56:49 AM

I ordered the standard all aluminum version. I'll see how they do on feebles when I get them before I pound it out.

The kingpin def needs to be ground down a little, or atleast thats how it was for me

Jollyoli · « **Reply #563 on:** June 25, 2020, 12:20:43 PM »

Running ATGs with Krux dl pin now. Little tap to get the pin out of the ATG mags, lots of room around the pin in the baseplate so need a plumbers wrench or a fat flat screwdriver to fix the nut. Room above so as long as you are not cranking it in there no need for risers (as opposed to forged thunders, for example).

layzieyez · « **Reply #564 on:** June 25, 2020, 12:29:53 PM »

That's good to know. Thanks for the heads up.

Sativa Lung · « **Reply #565 on:** June 30, 2020, 11:53:47 AM »

Hey yo guys, so out of curiosity I decided to grab a pair of 8.5 Aluminum Tensor ATG since I'm a big fan of the mag lights. I've never really seen a weight listed for them anywhere, or if I did I always assumed that it was actually for the alloys because surely even though they're aluminum they've gotta be pretty light right?

Well, not really. They're 381.5g. Obviously that's not bad for an 8.5 solid axle/kp truck but after seeing how ridiculously light the mag lights were (260 something before I even took any meat off them) I guess I just expected some sort of witchcraft or something. I was thinking they'd be in the 330-340 range for some reason, so I'm a little bit disappointed but as long as they still turn and pop the same the extra weight shouldn't bother me too much.

jay_nev · « **Reply #566 on:** June 30, 2020, 01:06:49 PM »

Quote from: Buttfart Rapedick on June 30, 2020, 11:53:47 AM

Hey yo guys, so out of curiosity I decided to grab a pair of 8.5 Aluminum Tensor ATG since I'm a big fan of the mag lights. I've never really seen a weight listed for them anywhere, or if I did I always assumed that it was actually for the alloys because surely even though they're aluminum they've gotta be pretty light right?

Well, not really. They're 381.5g. Obviously that's not bad for an 8.5 solid axle/kp truck but after seeing how ridiculously light the mag lights were (260 something before I even took any meat off them) I guess I just expected some sort of witchcraft or something. I was thinking they'd be in the 330-340 range for some reason, so I'm a little bit disappointed but as long as they still turn and pop the same the extra weight shouldn't bother me too much.

Yeah i think I asked before, too. But same height 55mm as 149s right and those weigh 394g

Sativa Lung · « **Reply #567 on:** July 01, 2020, 01:13:23 AM »

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Hey yo guys, so out of curiosity I decided to grab a pair of 8.5 Aluminum Tensor ATG since I'm a big fan of the mag lights. I've never really seen a weight listed for them anywhere, or if I did I always assumed that it was actually for the alloys because surely even though they're aluminum they've gotta be pretty light right?

Well, not really. They're 381.5g. Obviously that's not bad for an 8.5 solid axle/kp truck but after seeing how ridiculously light the mag lights were (260 something before I even took any meat off them) I guess I just expected some sort of witchcraft or something. I was thinking they'd be in the 330-340 range for some reason, so I'm a little bit disappointed but as long as they still turn and pop the same the extra weight shouldn't bother me too much.
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Yeah i think I asked before, too. But same height 55mm as 149s right and those weigh 394g

Yeah the ATG are 55mm. I have a pair of 149 standards with some meat off them and I swear they're over 400, but it's been a long time since I've had them off the board they're on (Kanfoush yinzer) so I could be wrong. They're the black Olson ones so maybe the inverted crosses painted on them are so heavy they add the weight.

layzieyez · « **Reply #568 on:** July 01, 2020, 09:42:18 PM »

I got my trucks and I'm glad I went kreper instead of krux. The shape more closely resembles the wider top washer that came with it.

eckstarr · « **Reply #569 on:** July 03, 2020, 04:02:57 AM »

Got nothing but love for Maglights.

Turn beautifully
No issues with the stock bushings
Stable for a 55mm tall truck
Grind nicely
Super light, great for old man legs

You don’t realise how good a thing you’re on until you try something different. On that note I get my Maglights back and my son gets a slightly used set of thunder 148 hollow lights that I never really enjoyed

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