Venture 2020

[Mbrimson88]

I can't seem to get 5.8 standard Ventures flush with the nose and tail end of my deck, because the baseplate goes so far forward. Is this normal? I ended up countersinking the screws trying to get it to pull in.

The deck is a Canadian shop deck, I've run Indies on before.

I had the ventures on a Grimple board before, which was fine too.

This sort of thing has nothing to do with the trucks and everything to do with the deck, mainly the press / mold used for the deck which would have a set length between the kicks and then where it was drilled to make the wheelbase, which in this case is a little longer than what might ordinarily be seen, which then makes the trucks sit out further, in this case right into the curve of the kick.

With the normal amount of flat from the deck bolt holes to the start of the kick, you wouldn't usually see this much rise of board and although it makes no difference to the use of the skateboard as a complete, you might find that the kicks feel heavier with the trucks closer to the kicks than on a board with trucks further in, with a shorter wheelbase.

Looking at quite a few different boards from different woodshops, some will sit exactly the same as that, while others will sit in a lot more.  As long as the deck bolt holes are secure and the baseplate is not bending over the curve of the kicks, it should be fine and not cause any issues.


What is the size of the board, wheelbase, etc?

[Lucky Loki]

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I can't seem to get 5.8 standard Ventures flush with the nose and tail end of my deck, because the baseplate goes so far forward. Is this normal? I ended up countersinking the screws trying to get it to pull in.

The deck is a Canadian shop deck, I've run Indies on before.

I had the ventures on a Grimple board before, which was fine too.

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This sort of thing has nothing to do with the trucks and everything to do with the deck, mainly the press / mold used for the deck which would have a set length between the kicks and then where it was drilled to make the wheelbase, which in this case is a little longer than what might ordinarily be seen, which then makes the trucks sit out further, in this case right into the curve of the kick.

With the normal amount of flat from the deck bolt holes to the start of the kick, you wouldn't usually see this much rise of board and although it makes no difference to the use of the skateboard as a complete, you might find that the kicks feel heavier with the trucks closer to the kicks than on a board with trucks further in, with a shorter wheelbase.

Looking at quite a few different boards from different woodshops, some will sit exactly the same as that, while others will sit in a lot more.  As long as the deck bolt holes are secure and the baseplate is not bending over the curve of the kicks, it should be fine and not cause any issues.


What is the size of the board, wheelbase, etc?

It's an 8.5 / 14.25 wb. Good to know it won't cause any problems.

[Mbrimson88]

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I can't seem to get 5.8 standard Ventures flush with the nose and tail end of my deck, because the baseplate goes so far forward. Is this normal? I ended up countersinking the screws trying to get it to pull in.

The deck is a Canadian shop deck, I've run Indies on before.

I had the ventures on a Grimple board before, which was fine too.

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This sort of thing has nothing to do with the trucks and everything to do with the deck, mainly the press / mold used for the deck which would have a set length between the kicks and then where it was drilled to make the wheelbase, which in this case is a little longer than what might ordinarily be seen, which then makes the trucks sit out further, in this case right into the curve of the kick.

With the normal amount of flat from the deck bolt holes to the start of the kick, you wouldn't usually see this much rise of board and although it makes no difference to the use of the skateboard as a complete, you might find that the kicks feel heavier with the trucks closer to the kicks than on a board with trucks further in, with a shorter wheelbase.

Looking at quite a few different boards from different woodshops, some will sit exactly the same as that, while others will sit in a lot more.  As long as the deck bolt holes are secure and the baseplate is not bending over the curve of the kicks, it should be fine and not cause any issues.


What is the size of the board, wheelbase, etc?

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It's an 8.5 / 14.25 wb. Good to know it won't cause any problems.

If you still had any other old boards (or new) you could sit over the top of it, especially that Grimplestix board, if it was also the 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb, it might sit longer through the middle than the board you currently have setup now.

Not a worry either way, but I would think that they would feel quite different between that current one and the old one.

[Uncle Flea]

I have overhang on my plates a lot. Pretty sure it goes away. Always a non issue so I only notice on set up if a board did that.

That buffalo truck is sick af.

I just found my Thunder 8.5s with the small usa stamp under the plates. Ive only grinded them like 10 times. They the black on black big grenade graphic. I might see if i can get them rattling and jingling then pass them to a local after a few days in crook city.

This is a nollie crooks summer. Id kill for a smaller ledge. Something like double curb height. Everything around here is bench height and is why i stick to regular crooks. I should build a box like Henry has. Round coping is the best. its like having a flat bar and a manny pad in one. I feel like if I had one id be able to secure all my skate goals and some by fall.

I hate crooking the curb in all stances. It feels like I'm doing a drop down manny. I eat shit on slappy crooks so badly im def popping my tail. That tricks for bank to curbs and mini ramps.

[JANUS]

The last set of indys I skated overhanged on some decks, too.

[Lucky Loki]

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I can't seem to get 5.8 standard Ventures flush with the nose and tail end of my deck, because the baseplate goes so far forward. Is this normal? I ended up countersinking the screws trying to get it to pull in.

The deck is a Canadian shop deck, I've run Indies on before.

I had the ventures on a Grimple board before, which was fine too.

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This sort of thing has nothing to do with the trucks and everything to do with the deck, mainly the press / mold used for the deck which would have a set length between the kicks and then where it was drilled to make the wheelbase, which in this case is a little longer than what might ordinarily be seen, which then makes the trucks sit out further, in this case right into the curve of the kick.

With the normal amount of flat from the deck bolt holes to the start of the kick, you wouldn't usually see this much rise of board and although it makes no difference to the use of the skateboard as a complete, you might find that the kicks feel heavier with the trucks closer to the kicks than on a board with trucks further in, with a shorter wheelbase.

Looking at quite a few different boards from different woodshops, some will sit exactly the same as that, while others will sit in a lot more.  As long as the deck bolt holes are secure and the baseplate is not bending over the curve of the kicks, it should be fine and not cause any issues.


What is the size of the board, wheelbase, etc?

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It's an 8.5 / 14.25 wb. Good to know it won't cause any problems.

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If you still had any other old boards (or new) you could sit over the top of it, especially that Grimplestix board, if it was also the 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb, it might sit longer through the middle than the board you currently have setup now.

Not a worry either way, but I would think that they would feel quite different between that current one and the old one.

Yeah, the Grimple was different - 8.38 * 13.75 / 14 WB. It was fun, and worked well with the ventures, but felt too short sometimes.

I fell in love with my last shop deck, which is good for the wallet.

I'll give it a go with the Ventures. Just good to know it won't hang up or pry apart.

[MxsDx]

Does anyone know if the late 90’s era feather lights are closer to today’s venture lows or the highs in terms of height?

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Does anyone know if the late 90’s era feather lights are closer to today’s venture lows or the highs in terms of height?

As far as I know, they made both hi’s, and lo’s, during that time, but the lo’s were ubiquitous, where as the hi’s were maybe being used by some real ones from the north.
But I don’t know

[richard00800]

should have done this eirler, even 5050s feel smoother, no more kingpin drag

[Murge]

should have done this eirler, even 5050s feel smoother

Flat washer on top?

[richard00800]

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should have done this eirler, even 5050s feel smoother

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Flat washer on top?

yup, deeper turn, longer bushing life. stock washer tend to chew out top bushing and clipped the inner side of truck when maxing out the turning.

[j....soy.....]

I think conical bushings make a difference too in how they turn too…

[YungJugg]

hope more v-casts come out

[Pasta Monster]

I’m about to try these out. 5.6 on 8” has been weird, so I’m glad I managed to get these in 5.2 Hi.

[j....soy.....]

They look beautiful….

[Thebird]

Not really a fan of colored trucks, but those are pretty nice.

[Ok]

They look beautiful….

I think I’m just going to keep them on the desk, provided I get some

[rocklobster]

I’m about to try these out. 5.6 on 8” has been weird, so I’m glad I managed to get these in 5.2 Hi.

With those Radial Slims, beautiful. Wish they still did them in 99a.

[venture5.8]

hope more v-casts come out

yeah are there anymore coming? I am surprised they have only put out the kader and ted barrow ones and they kinda stopped. I saw the violet/ venture ad in the new thrasher so maybe a colab truck could be a v-cast

[VCR]

Might have to get the Ted’s before the drought

[tzhangdox]

There should be more coming out later this year

[SupremePizza]

Currently riding 5.6 casts with 8.25 FA and 56mm classics.  On good days I'm having the best sessions but on other days the steepness can make things feel off. I love the turn+stability of venture with the classics and don't want to change that. Which decks would you suggest for this combination besides Crail, Primitive and April?

[IpathCats]

Currently riding 5.6 casts with 8.25 FA and 56mm classics.  On good days I'm having the best sessions but on other days the steepness can make things feel off. I love the turn+stability of venture with the classics and don't want to change that. Which decks would you suggest for this combination besides Crail, Primitive and April?

anything with more mellow kicks.

8.3 deluxe twin tail was a favorite of mine for a while, i think they make some 8.25 twins too.

I've never had anything from deluxe with steep kicks, but ive only skated a handful of their shapes.

[yourbreakfsat]

Thunder and Venture made in Mexico now.

I know it's been talked about before, but I haven't seen a Made In Mexico sticker on them until now.

[iw0]

Thunder and Venture made in Mexico now.

I know it's been talked about before, but I haven't seen a Made In Mexico sticker on them until now.

forgot that venture baseplate was brown and had a minor meltdown

[Thebird]

Currently riding 5.6 casts with 8.25 FA and 56mm classics.  On good days I'm having the best sessions but on other days the steepness can make things feel off. I love the turn+stability of venture with the classics and don't want to change that. Which decks would you suggest for this combination besides Crail, Primitive and April?

I really like 5.6 Ventures on the 8.25 workshop decks.  The long nose and longer tail pair well with them.

[FatGuy92]

Currently riding 5.6 casts with 8.25 FA and 56mm classics.  On good days I'm having the best sessions but on other days the steepness can make things feel off. I love the turn+stability of venture with the classics and don't want to change that. Which decks would you suggest for this combination besides Crail, Primitive and April?

If I’m remembering right, DLX 8.28s are very very close in size to a FA 8.25. They feel smaller maybe cus the kicks aren’t as steep and the nose isn’t as full, but that might be a fun one.

[rocklobster]

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Currently riding 5.6 casts with 8.25 FA and 56mm classics.  On good days I'm having the best sessions but on other days the steepness can make things feel off. I love the turn+stability of venture with the classics and don't want to change that. Which decks would you suggest for this combination besides Crail, Primitive and April?

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I really like 5.6 Ventures on the 8.25 workshop decks.  The long nose and longer tail pair well with them.

Same, but the kicks can be pretty steep, so I'd go with a smaller wheel.

[JANUS]

Is this normal? It sort of ovaled on one side and started breaking a fancy new pivot cup after like 20 minutes. I’m not sure I’ve ever had this happen. Fucking crooked grinds lol.

[notinternetfamous]

Is this normal? It sort of ovaled on one side and started breaking a fancy new pivot cup after like 20 minutes. I’m not sure I’ve ever had this happen. Fucking crooked grinds lol.

i wouldn't be too worried unless it's affecting your turning. you could always rotate the pivot cup or replace it tho