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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1230 on: September 15, 2020, 11:22:36 AM »
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Posted some 5.0 HI’s in the classifieds section if anyone is interested.  $35 shipped...

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=112995.0
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Wish I woulda seen this 24 hours earlier; set up a 7.75 board to mess around on and really wanted some 5.0 hi’s for it but the only small trucks the shop had were Indy 129s so I just settled for those. First set of Indys I’ve been on in a while too; they’re a lot more squirrelly feeling right off the bat but Id be lying if I said I didn’t miss that surfy turn that they have.
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Dang, bad timing.  I would love to have sent them to someone from this forum.  Those Indy’s will serve you well, though.  Great trucks.
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God damn. Fuck I would have used them too!

I ordered 6.1s for my FUBK set up. Ended up getting 5.2s sent instead...

6.1 sold out everywhere else, so I went and bought 159 indys. I always like them, no problem but damn.

So then I just said fuck it, kept the 5.2s and threw them on my 7.75 haha, where usually I would use 129s/5.0

Double dang, lol!!

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1231 on: September 15, 2020, 02:57:25 PM »
tried forged ventures on a polar with a 14.5 WB and fuck was it my worst day of skating in recent memory. felt like riding a tank and all my tricks were under rotating. pop feel was atrocious. tried to not bitch about the change so much but it was a unbearably bad experience
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1232 on: September 15, 2020, 06:19:21 PM »
tried forged ventures on a polar with a 14.5 WB and fuck was it my worst day of skating in recent memory. felt like riding a tank and all my tricks were under rotating. pop feel was atrocious. tried to not bitch about the change so much but it was a unbearably bad experience

Forged on anything past 14.25 is no bueno, feels like you're ollie-ing in molasses. Maybe if you're a taller dude that could work but in my experience going short board (31.6) or long WB (>14.38) is a bad time with forged.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1233 on: September 15, 2020, 06:33:45 PM »
I've skated forged on up to 14.5, its pushing it a little bit, but its comfortable and stable and I got really good yield on a lot of my tricks even though it took more effort. If I was more atv, skated more gaps and transition and stuff I'd probably prefer it. But since I'm mainly low impact flatground, ledges etc 14.25 is better overall.

14.38 is ok too, but I do notice certain ledge tricks getting a little bit harder even though its more comfortable of a ride.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1234 on: September 15, 2020, 11:51:59 PM »
Was hoping I could find somewhere decent that had Thunder High 148s (trying to retire my Indys). Nowhere I trusted had em. Took my plunge on some 5.6's. Might but a new deck too, cause it already feels too long, but I think a shorter length, and wheel base will make this a good decision. I'm excited. The heat, smoke and my own alcoholism has kept me from skating but I'm looking forward to being a kid again. Open to getting gassed up for joining the Venture gang, or dismissed for whatever reason.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1235 on: September 16, 2020, 07:14:56 AM »
FYI - 6.1 V-Lights are hitting shops now.  Pharmacy LB just got some in

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1236 on: September 16, 2020, 09:03:12 AM »
I know there was another gilby venture thread but it looks like he wasn't just borrowing a set up. I have a feeling venture is gonna get even more business now.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1237 on: September 16, 2020, 09:09:23 AM »
I know there was another gilby venture thread but it looks like he wasn't just borrowing a set up. I have a feeling venture is gonna get even more business now.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1238 on: September 16, 2020, 10:21:41 AM »
Just re-listed my Venture 5.0 HI’s at a lower price.  $30 shipped in the USA...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293738088072

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1239 on: September 16, 2020, 12:45:02 PM »
FYI - 6.1 V-Lights are hitting shops now.  Pharmacy LB just got some in

this is awesome.

i also saw that post of gilbert on Quasi''s story and was surprised.  i remember him being a shit talker about Ventures

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1240 on: September 16, 2020, 12:51:49 PM »
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FYI - 6.1 V-Lights are hitting shops now.  Pharmacy LB just got some in
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this is awesome.

i also saw that post of gilbert on Quasi''s story and was surprised.  i remember him being a shit talker about Ventures

pretty sure that was all in jest

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1241 on: September 16, 2020, 01:39:32 PM »
which part?  him shit talking Ventures, or the clip of him riding them

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1242 on: September 16, 2020, 03:58:06 PM »
which part?  him shit talking Ventures, or the clip of him riding them
the shit talking, most of his crew skates venture trucks & he is as well periodically

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1243 on: September 16, 2020, 04:44:43 PM »
haha ok word, thanks for clarifying. i was always unclear on that. seemed like there was a real indy vs venture beef on instagram a few months ago.

quasi posted more stories of gilbert riding ventures too, so def curious if this means anything

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1244 on: September 16, 2020, 04:54:33 PM »
6.1 v-lights are intriguing for sure

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1245 on: September 16, 2020, 05:51:03 PM »
haha ok word, thanks for clarifying. i was always unclear on that. seemed like there was a real indy vs venture beef on instagram a few months ago.

quasi posted more stories of gilbert riding ventures too, so def curious if this means anything
in the bust crew article they joked he’s going to have to switch to venture when he runs out of those old ass indys

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1246 on: September 17, 2020, 04:07:06 AM »
If I were to get some 5.6 V-lights, what difference would I experience from Thunder 148s Hollow Lights? 14-14.25 WB decks.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1247 on: September 17, 2020, 05:35:53 AM »
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haha ok word, thanks for clarifying. i was always unclear on that. seemed like there was a real indy vs venture beef on instagram a few months ago.

quasi posted more stories of gilbert riding ventures too, so def curious if this means anything
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in the bust crew article they joked he’s going to have to switch to venture when he runs out of those old ass indys
Looks like he either can't find old ass independent or he's a full convert like every other pro. I back it regardless.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1248 on: September 17, 2020, 06:29:42 AM »
If I were to get some 5.6 V-lights, what difference would I experience from Thunder 148s Hollow Lights? 14-14.25 WB decks.

Slightly longer WB. More pop because they’re higher and longer WB. A little heavier and clunkier than the Thunders and a slower, more carvey turn compared to the quick, snappy Thunder turn.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1249 on: September 17, 2020, 06:38:26 AM »
Just re-listed my Venture 5.0 HI’s at a lower price.  $30 shipped in the USA...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293738088072

Ordered these from JB77, thanks JB77!

Now I gotta get a 7.75 deck.

I’m rocking 5.2 lows rn and it was fun for a while but I clearly need higher tricks. I could go skinnier though. Excited to see how backside 180’s feel on these 5.0 highs. That is one trick that performed much better on my previous trucks, Indy 139 highs.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1250 on: September 17, 2020, 06:45:32 AM »
i've skated indy 139 polished for a long time but lately been skating 8.38 so i'm thinking about making the jump and trying out venture's 5.6. just can't decide between getting a hollow or the regular? can't seem to find any hollow's atm so might just settle for regular 5.6 high's. are they any heavier than indys or lighter?


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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1251 on: September 17, 2020, 06:50:55 AM »
i've skated indy 139 polished for a long time but lately been skating 8.38 so i'm thinking about making the jump and trying out venture's 5.6. just can't decide between getting a hollow or the regular? can't seem to find any hollow's atm so might just settle for regular 5.6 high's. are they any heavier than indys or lighter?
They are lighter than standard independents

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1252 on: September 17, 2020, 08:29:49 AM »
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Just re-listed my Venture 5.0 HI’s at a lower price.  $30 shipped in the USA...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293738088072
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Ordered these from JB77, thanks JB77!

Now I gotta get a 7.75 deck.

I’m rocking 5.2 lows rn and it was fun for a while but I clearly need higher tricks. I could go skinnier though. Excited to see how backside 180’s feel on these 5.0 highs. That is one trick that performed much better on my previous trucks, Indy 139 highs.

I am into 5.0 hi’s. I got some with a green Eagle and 53’s and it felt like home, didn’t have to try to land stuff. Looked hideous and I stopped riding it. Got to get back to it.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1253 on: September 17, 2020, 08:43:06 AM »
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i've skated indy 139 polished for a long time but lately been skating 8.38 so i'm thinking about making the jump and trying out venture's 5.6. just can't decide between getting a hollow or the regular? can't seem to find any hollow's atm so might just settle for regular 5.6 high's. are they any heavier than indys or lighter?
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They are lighter than standard independents

They do pop heavier because they extend the WB out 0.25" more than Indys.

Standard Indys add 3" to WB, standard Ventures add 3.25" to WB.
Venture Truck Height:

5.0 & 5.2 LO
STANDARD - 1.88” - 47.75mm
FORGED - 1.85”- 46.99mm

5.0 ,5.2, 5.6, 5.8 & 6.1 HI
STANDARD - 2.09” - 53.09mm
FORGED - 2.04” - 51.82m

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1254 on: September 17, 2020, 06:29:54 PM »
I stopped into Nowhere Fast shop in Beverly Ma today. I was looking for ceramic super reds bearings.

They got mad 5.2s I looked quickly but venture was the entire case almost.

Maybe Indy is over?

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1255 on: September 17, 2020, 09:46:07 PM »
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i've skated indy 139 polished for a long time but lately been skating 8.38 so i'm thinking about making the jump and trying out venture's 5.6. just can't decide between getting a hollow or the regular? can't seem to find any hollow's atm so might just settle for regular 5.6 high's. are they any heavier than indys or lighter?
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They are lighter than standard independents
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They do pop heavier because they extend the WB out 0.25" more than Indys.

Standard Indys add 3" to WB, standard Ventures add 3.25" to WB.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1256 on: September 18, 2020, 05:33:06 PM »
rotations are coming around a little slow on 360 flips with forged plates and 14.25 wb (17.75 wb axle to axle). would the shorter wb with cast plates help this out? have a pair i can swap with a friend but wouldnt want to try it if its all in my head
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1257 on: September 19, 2020, 05:37:41 AM »
rotations are coming around a little slow on 360 flips with forged plates and 14.25 wb (17.75 wb axle to axle). would the shorter wb with cast plates help this out? have a pair i can swap with a friend but wouldnt want to try it if its all in my head

Yes. I'm running hybrid on the dlx. It's got almost a 14.5. I also have changed my tre a little again.

I hang my toes off little higher on the tail when I scoop

The front foot is little more below ctr board than usual.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1258 on: September 19, 2020, 07:20:46 AM »
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rotations are coming around a little slow on 360 flips with forged plates and 14.25 wb (17.75 wb axle to axle). would the shorter wb with cast plates help this out? have a pair i can swap with a friend but wouldnt want to try it if its all in my head
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Yes. I'm running hybrid on the dlx. It's got almost a 14.5. I also have changed my tre a little again.

I hang my toes off little higher on the tail when I scoop

The front foot is little more below ctr board than usual.

Higher pop when the back foot goes up the tail

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1259 on: September 19, 2020, 08:22:17 AM »
This has been bugging me for the whole day: is it the hanger or the baseplate that make the Venture Hi or Lo? And does anyone know the height difference a Hi versus Lo of a similar model?

Lowest to highest, measurements are from Tactics which look iffy:
- Forged Lo - 48.3mm
- Forged Hi - 53.5mm
- Cast Lo - 53.5mm
- Cast Hi - 53.5mm

I tried riding 5.6 V-Hollow (only Hi model, no Lo model) with a cast baseplate on a deck with steep kicks and the pop was unforgiving especially coming off 5.2 V-Hollow Lo with a forged baseplate. I thought about swapping the cast baseplate with the forged one to lower the height, but it would add 0.15" to the WB resulting in a heavier pop (albiet snappier).
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Venture Truck Height:

5.0 & 5.2 LO
STANDARD - 1.88” - 47.75mm
FORGED - 1.85”- 46.99mm

5.0 ,5.2, 5.6, 5.8 & 6.1 HI
STANDARD - 2.09” - 53.09mm
FORGED - 2.04” - 51.82m