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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1320 on: October 11, 2020, 08:37:56 PM »
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Has anyone ridden the Venture Truck HI Titanium 5.6's?

How have they gone compared to a Thunder?

Will they extend the WB out further that a thunder hollow forged as well?
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Rode the 5.8 Titanium on 8.25 and it was too beastly for me, even with the reduced weight. That's just me pairing trucks incorrectly. Would like to do the 5.6 Titanium if they ever come back in stock.

Answer about WB here - https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=108580.msg3186379#msg3186379
Thunder Hollow Lights - +3.25"
Venture Titanium - +3.4"

Both are good trucks, swap between the 2 depending on deck WB and kick steepness.
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Thanks for the info and feedback. I have the Thunders and Indys in Hollow lights. Thinking whether I add another option to my set lol. I usually get a 14.25 WB deck. But always trying new things.

Indys - not my jam
Thunders - For decks with WB longer than 14.25, are short (31.6) or have really steep kicks
Ventures - For decks with short WB (14), are long (31.8 and up) or if I want to try giving my worn out deck a 2nd lease of life
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 #1321 on: October 12, 2020, 05:59:08 AM »
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Has anyone ridden the Venture Truck HI Titanium 5.6's?

How have they gone compared to a Thunder?

Will they extend the WB out further that a thunder hollow forged as well?
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Rode the 5.8 Titanium on 8.25 and it was too beastly for me, even with the reduced weight. That's just me pairing trucks incorrectly. Would like to do the 5.6 Titanium if they ever come back in stock.

Answer about WB here - https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=108580.msg3186379#msg3186379
Thunder Hollow Lights - +3.25"
Venture Titanium - +3.4"

Both are good trucks, swap between the 2 depending on deck WB and kick steepness.
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Thanks for the info and feedback. I have the Thunders and Indys in Hollow lights. Thinking whether I add another option to my set lol. I usually get a 14.25 WB deck. But always trying new things.

I'm pretty sure that only the raw are US (ish) trucks aside from kingpin and axles.

If you like the hollow thunders and Indys I would definitely go vhollow.

The 56 raw is heavier than Indy 149 (bigger truck) and way heavier than thunder raw 146 (another bigger truck)

Like 40 gram difference between the thunder and the cast ventures of equal size if I remember.

Venture is a statement to me really.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1322 on: October 12, 2020, 11:55:51 AM »
venture 6.1 vlights in my local
didnt have the cast ones in the shop but are noticably lighter than the pair i owned, great looking truck.

venture forged production coming soon? fingers and toes crossed
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1323 on: October 12, 2020, 12:41:11 PM »
Consider me jealous.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1324 on: October 12, 2020, 03:28:31 PM »
^^samesies!! damn thats awesome.  what color are they bushings?

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1325 on: October 12, 2020, 03:40:44 PM »
purple ones came with this set to match the sticker. very well presented and definitely caught my eye out of all the trucks in the case
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1326 on: October 12, 2020, 05:42:51 PM »
purple ones came with this set to match the sticker. very well presented and definitely caught my eye out of all the trucks in the case

Taking a page from Thunders book there (they don't do it too often; Team titaniums with that red sticker and matching bushings).

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1327 on: October 12, 2020, 06:34:30 PM »
Cast 383g - what do those vlight weigh? Look good

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1328 on: October 15, 2020, 12:35:13 AM »
Sorry if this is a question that has already been addressed, but how do the Venture High 5.8s fare on anything larger than 8.5?
I just purchased an egg shaped 9.125 board and am planning on chucking the 5.8s on it. Am I fucking up? let me know cheers

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1329 on: October 15, 2020, 10:31:49 AM »
Sorry if this is a question that has already been addressed, but how do the Venture High 5.8s fare on anything larger than 8.5?
I just purchased an egg shaped 9.125 board and am planning on chucking the 5.8s on it. Am I fucking up? let me know cheers

They will work but you would be better off with 6.1s

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1330 on: October 17, 2020, 08:44:49 AM »
Cast 383g - what do those vlight weigh? Look good

I’m also curious. I weighed the cast standards 5.8s I just got, they were 380 g.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1331 on: October 18, 2020, 07:57:17 AM »
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Cast 383g - what do those vlight weigh? Look good
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I’m also curious. I weighed the cast standards 5.8s I just got, they were 380 g.

You can basically knock off 25g per truck with a forged baseplate and hollow kingpin.  My V-hollow 5.8s were 355g.  6.1 V-hollow should be right around 360g

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1332 on: October 18, 2020, 12:07:05 PM »
Thanks for the info! The drought forced my hand a bit, but I’m very happy with the standards so far. I like that the kingpin nut is flush and I am not getting any wheel bite. Also, it wasn’t until I switched out my old forged hollow indys that I realized one of them had a slightly bent axle. I thought something was off, but I suspected I was imagining it. Sure enough, after setting up the ventures, my wheels are rolling much better. I did that axle wobble test and confirmed the bent axle on my old trucks, as well. I’m surprised, I don’t jump down big shit anymore. Hopefully these standard axles will be more resistant to bending.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1333 on: October 19, 2020, 11:57:18 PM »
Anybody hear if they’re also going to be running the inverted kingpins?

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1334 on: October 20, 2020, 08:01:54 AM »
Thanks for the info! The drought forced my hand a bit, but I’m very happy with the standards so far. I like that the kingpin nut is flush and I am not getting any wheel bite. Also, it wasn’t until I switched out my old forged hollow indys that I realized one of them had a slightly bent axle. I thought something was off, but I suspected I was imagining it. Sure enough, after setting up the ventures, my wheels are rolling much better. I did that axle wobble test and confirmed the bent axle on my old trucks, as well. I’m surprised, I don’t jump down big shit anymore. Hopefully these standard axles will be more resistant to bending.
Yeah I'm pretty sure my old 144s have a bent axle and I also don't jump down anything super high. You'll like the standard ventures. They hold up great and the pinch is something else. Not to mention stability.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1335 on: October 24, 2020, 01:01:17 PM »
New to the Venture truck game. I love them so far, and they work really well on my current deck. Its an 8.5 X 32.25 14.25 WB workshop board. Whether I stay at the same size or size down to 8.38 (trying to keep same length) what kind of WB should I be shoot for?

I've had boards with long wheel bases and anything over 14.5 is has not been ideal. As well, I'm digging the current deck so I'd like to have something similar as far as WB but thinking of slimming it down (trying to get those treflips consistent/proper). Should I stick to the 14.25 (hard to come by in the dims I'm wanting) or would 14.375 (deluxe/ Polar seem to be running this WB a lot) be worthy for my trucks? Thanks guys!!
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1336 on: October 24, 2020, 11:23:05 PM »
In a similar dilemma too. I want to get back on Ventures but I've grown accustomed to Thunders after riding them in a Santa Cruz deck with steep kicks + concave. The switch shouldn't be too hard but Ventures adding 3.25" - 3.5" to the WB is fucking with me. The deck is starting to razor but still has life; damn truck madness is stopping me from swapping to a fresh deck.
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 #1337 on: October 25, 2020, 05:34:28 AM »
Curious if anyone’s tried inverted kingpins on Ventures? If so what brand and overall thoughts? Worth it? Does it mess with the Geometry at all? Love Ventures but as I grind them down my kingpin makes Smith grinds on ledges harder especially if they’re concrete or granite. I don’t have any issues until I skate them for 4 months or more and it’s just that trick specifically that gives me issues.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1338 on: October 25, 2020, 07:02:05 AM »
FYI - 6.1 V-Lights are 356g

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1339 on: October 25, 2020, 08:01:19 AM »
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1340 on: October 25, 2020, 08:53:49 AM »
Anyone know if venture has plans on releasing a 5.8 or 6.1 hollow light? Would be the perfect truck if they both came with hollow hangers.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1341 on: October 25, 2020, 07:03:40 PM »
Anybody hear if they’re also going to be running the inverted kingpins?

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1342 on: October 25, 2020, 07:08:36 PM »
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Anybody hear if they’re also going to be running the inverted kingpins?
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I'm intrigued, but I'm lazy and don't have sufficient tools to knock out the kingpin and nut.
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 #1343 on: October 25, 2020, 08:32:16 PM »
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Anybody hear if they’re also going to be running the inverted kingpins?
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I'm intrigued, but I'm lazy and don't have sufficient tools to knock out the kingpin and nut.

Naw. It’s a whole new truck. From what it looks like it’s the same inverted kingpin that they have been running on thunders (see Ishods story’s on Ig). Trying to hit up a friend to try and get a set.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1344 on: October 27, 2020, 04:01:18 PM »
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Anybody hear if they’re also going to be running the inverted kingpins?
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I'm intrigued, but I'm lazy and don't have sufficient tools to knock out the kingpin and nut.
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Naw. It’s a whole new truck. From what it looks like it’s the same inverted kingpin that they have been running on thunders (see Ishods story’s on Ig). Trying to hit up a friend to try and get a set.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1345 on: October 27, 2020, 05:39:40 PM »
Looking like I'm a vhollow for life now?
Unless I can make my trucks like 5 full turns looser. That would be the balls.

I do not believe this is better. It's gotta be cheaper. That's usually why a industry wide gimmick happens.

Who needs an inverted kingpin on a Venture high?
 
Little kids who can't turn I hope. The only good truck they can skate with out me modding to death is ace.

I hope so frickin bad that normal kingpins are still around in 10 years.
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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1346 on: October 27, 2020, 08:04:38 PM »
Looking like I'm a vhollow for life now?
Unless I can make my trucks like 5 full turns looser. That would be the balls.

I do not believe this is better. It's gotta be cheaper. That's usually why a industry wide gimmick happens.

Who needs an inverted kingpin on a Venture high?
 
Little kids who can't turn I hope. The only good truck they can skate with out me modding to death is ace.

I hope so frickin bad that normal kingpins are still around in 10 years.

Not saying I’m not gonna try it out if Indy sells baseplates separate. But I definitely think You’re right and it would be less work as far as manufacturing. The don’t  have to worry about tapping the baseplates just make a hole  and a lathe can make tons of this little jut adapter things in no time.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1347 on: October 27, 2020, 08:18:01 PM »
anyone know where i can find venture 5.6/5.8s in hollow or titanium? been on the hunt for months with no luck
not sure if you’re still lookin but here ya go

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Venture_V-Hollow_AP_High_Truck/descpage-VTHPHTR.html

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1348 on: October 28, 2020, 03:28:56 AM »
I'm sure it's already been covered pages back, but has anyone swapped out their stock bushings for Bones medium bushings? I've recently started skating the 5.8s after many years of skating Indys and was wondering how much of a difference swapping the bushings would make. I'd seen Caleb McNeely running the Bones Mediums in his Ventures with no top washer and it got me curious.

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Re: Venture 2020
« Reply #1349 on: October 28, 2020, 03:37:47 AM »
I'm sure it's already been covered pages back, but has anyone swapped out their stock bushings for Bones medium bushings? I've recently started skating the 5.8s after many years of skating Indys and was wondering how much of a difference swapping the bushings would make. I'd seen Caleb McNeely running the Bones Mediums in his Ventures with no top washer and it got me curious.

Make a big difference. I preferred the DLX supercush over the bones though.
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