Venture 2020

[hiljentaa]

Looking for the best tool to access the front two nuts on Ventures.

I put low-profile nuts on when I setup my latest board and with the Indy "Bearing Saver" T-Tool, I cannot get the front two nuts as tight as I'd like.

I could easily revert to normal nuts and this would be a non-issue, but this is my insanity.

I tried my friend's Silver tool on this setup and it didn't help any more than my tool.

Wondering if the Spitfire tool would work better, or I may just try to find a nut-driver with the most minimal chamfering around the nut-opening(?)

[rocklobster]

Spitfire tool FTW, the skinny shaft gets a better grip on the nut that other tools, not perfect but as good as it gets without needing a separate spanner like Diamond hardware gives.

The Spitfire tool has way less flash than other tools but it lasts forever, I've broken countless Silver and Unit tools trying to remove stubborn axle nuts in the past.

[Crailslideyoface]

Just set up a pair of 6.1s today and am pretty stoked on them. Coming from Ace Classic 55s. If anyone has been on the fence about them, I’d say get them.

[Banned from the room]

Looking for the best tool to access the front two nuts on Ventures.

I put low-profile nuts on when I setup my latest board and with the Indy "Bearing Saver" T-Tool, I cannot get the front two nuts as tight as I'd like.

I could easily revert to normal nuts and this would be a non-issue, but this is my insanity.

I tried my friend's Silver tool on this setup and it didn't help any more than my tool.

Wondering if the Spitfire tool would work better, or I may just try to find a nut-driver with the most minimal chamfering around the nut-opening(?)

Did yall see the new Reverse Bridge bolts? The bridge your nuts together like the length ways so your nuts will never loosen? They was on the Dan Channel while back i think.

Orchard has a tool that looks like it would be good for venture. I think its called RUSH. Like 13 bucks i think. I might try the Web Tool next

[Ok]

Just set up a pair of 6.1s today and am pretty stoked on them. Coming from Ace Classic 55s. If anyone has been on the fence about them, I’d say get them.

i like my 6.1s, and i fondly reminisce about my classic 55s.
funny in that i generally don’t like big setups.

[Weezil]

I just use a drill to do my trucks, I got a long skinny extension and a bit for the nuts. then I use an allen key to hold in place. makes setting up a board take like 2 seconds. I have no problem w/ the front bolts.

skate tool and ventures brings me back to 2007 though, it's possible w/ the unit tool in a pinch but sometimes you'll have to tighten/loosen from the other side and risk twisting that grip up, gotta angle it. that's where indy and ace win, that easy access w/ any skate tool.

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

I use a silver tool on silverados and it works, you just have to give it a bit more space by moving the hanger…

[Xen]

I use a silver tool on silverados and it works, you just have to give it a bit more space by moving the hanger…

Silver user here (file fell off and the allen/phillips bit won't stay in, but man that thing is sooooo ancient; skips ratcheting now and again); it works well enough, get's stuck sometimes tho. The Ace and spit tools I have also work fine (tho the spit tool has a file on the barrel and shreds my hangers =D

Anything is better than tightening via bolt over the nut.

[roba]

ace af1 tool fits perfectly, no need to move the hanger or anything. it's probably the best skate tool all around.

[Xen]

ace af1 tool fits perfectly, no need to move the hanger or anything. it's probably the best skate tool all around.

Big fan of the Ace AF1 tool, hard to beat the feature count.

[boofactory]

Anyone skate ventures on the dlx twin tail with the 14.44 wheelbase? Thoughts on how it feels?

[Rick Trapasso]

Anyone skate ventures on the dlx twin tail with the 14.44 wheelbase? Thoughts on how it feels?

Sorry to split hairs but it's a 14.4 wb.

That's what Bobby rides, and Ishod rides the same board on thunders. Both of which push your wb out farther than other trucks.

Seems to work pretty well for them.

I've ridden that board with thunders (team baseplate 52mm height) and enjoyed it, haven't tried ventures on it though.

[manuduncan]

i know the question's been asked already but in the year of our lord 2024 what bushings do you guys put in when the stock ones blow out? i love the stock purple ones but obviously can't find where to buy replacement ones

i have some ace hards lying around, are those comparable at all? just from googling, thunder bushings seem the closest in terms of appearance but have no idea about performance

[goodatmeth]

i know the question's been asked already but in the year of our lord 2024 what bushings do you guys put in when the stock ones blow out? i love the stock purple ones but obviously can't find where to buy replacement ones

i have some ace hards lying around, are those comparable at all? just from googling, thunder bushings seem the closest in terms of appearance but have no idea about performance

I recently tried ace low bushings in venture highs and the turn was almost decent

[hiljentaa]

i know the question's been asked already but in the year of our lord 2024 what bushings do you guys put in when the stock ones blow out? i love the stock purple ones but obviously can't find where to buy replacement ones

i have some ace hards lying around, are those comparable at all? just from googling, thunder bushings seem the closest in terms of appearance but have no idea about performance

I only ride the stock bushings, but Indy and Deluxe Bait and Tackle (if you can find em) fit perfectly.

The secret to never blowing out the stock bushings is using the smaller washers that come with Indy aftermarket bushings. Stock washers will dig in.

[Mbrimson88]

i know the question's been asked already but in the year of our lord 2024 what bushings do you guys put in when the stock ones blow out? i love the stock purple ones but obviously can't find where to buy replacement ones

i have some ace hards lying around, are those comparable at all? just from googling, thunder bushings seem the closest in terms of appearance but have no idea about performance

Thunder bushings do work, but the slightly taller bottom bushing as well as the conical shape, compared to the cylinder shape of stock is going to change the feel and turn of the trucks, so maybe a little more turn and a little quicker turn, if that makes sense?

All up they still work well and no issues to do that, even though for some people, it might look weird or they would not put those bushings in Ventures.

Closest to the feel of the stock bushings from new is the Indy orange 90 duro aftermarket bushings, but even the Indy blue 92 duro bushings work well in there and often feel a little bit firmer, which is not a bad thing.  Again, some people look at those and don't want to put orange bushings in Ventures, but that is up to the individual.


Lastly, the Venture green bushings that come with the low tops, marketed as the loose truck bushing kit will actually work just as well, only you need to tighten the kingpin nut down the extra two or so threads to have it on the same as stock bushings with the kingpin nut flush.  This can also be a deal breaker for some people, who just want the kingpin nut flush, but they still work just as well when they are tightened down to the same feeling, without thinking how far down the nut is.  I have even seen people add a few flat washers on between the normal truck washer and the kingpin, but again, personal opinion is everything here.


* The Deluxe Bait and Tackle bushing tubes that used to be everywhere now seem like they are completely out at most places, but if you are lucky enough to find any, just use them, as hiljentaa said.


Edit:

** The Supercush, or even Thunder Supercush as they come up on some listings are the Deluxe Bait and Tackle bushings, so the same product, all of which seem to be out of stock almost everywhere and very hard to get hold of.  It has been said that DLX is working on some new Venture styled bushings, but as yet they have not been released.

[munchbox]

if you want the stock feeling go with supercush 90a

[Luismps]

Today I tested for the first time the 5'6 forged coming from the 148 also forged.
Some adaptation in the kickflips, in everything else I loved the trucks!
However, in a session lasting just 2 hours, and without tightening the Kingpin (stock tightening), the washer started to cut the bushing. Can I put a washer from other trucks right? Will the thickness be the same? I wanted these bushings to last because I already noticed from the comments that it is impossible to find purple stock bushing...
Any other solution?
Tks 🙏

[fakie nollie]

Might have already been answered but anyone know where to get 6.1 hollows? Saw them on their spring catalog. Links very much appreciated

[munchbox]

Today I tested for the first time the 5'6 forged coming from the 148 also forged.
Some adaptation in the kickflips, in everything else I loved the trucks!
However, in a session lasting just 2 hours, and without tightening the Kingpin (stock tightening), the washer started to cut the bushing. Can I put a washer from other trucks right? Will the thickness be the same? I wanted these bushings to last because I already noticed from the comments that it is impossible to find purple stock bushing...
Any other solution?
Tks 🙏

bones flat washer is tried and thoroughly tested

[Banned from the room]

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Anyone skate ventures on the dlx twin tail with the 14.44 wheelbase? Thoughts on how it feels?

[close]

Sorry to split hairs but it's a 14.4 wb.

That's what Bobby rides, and Ishod rides the same board on thunders. Both of which push your wb out farther than other trucks.

Seems to work pretty well for them.

I've ridden that board with thunders (team baseplate 52mm height) and enjoyed it, haven't tried ventures on it though.

I feel it works good.

I could be biased tho. I find myself thanking the universe for Venture several times a day. I marvel at how at peace they make me.
Too many miserable bastards on this earth will never know my joy. Could be the solution to wars and boredom?

Nearly every new skater I meet is getting the gospel of dlxsf. I can't help myself.

My heart soars and I want others to know

[Mbrimson88]

Might have already been answered but anyone know where to get 6.1 hollows? Saw them on their spring catalog. Links very much appreciated

Were you after the forged baseplate version or just the cast hollow version?

Also, had I seen you were in EU somewhere?


https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/venture-v-hollow-lights-all-polished-high-6-1-truck-silver-8-75_p144617


If not, then I know there were three regular options in 6.1 - the two types more common, the standard all cast solid kingpin and axle and the V hollow versions, which is the forged baseplate, hollow kingpin and axle.  Then the other one, V light, which is regular hanger on forged baseplate.

There is also the Kader 6.1 cast baseplate, hollow kingpin, hollow axle, if I recall, a bit scarce and very pricey.

https://dlxskateshop.com/products/venture-v-cast-hollow-kader-bloodshots-trucks?_pos=4&_sid=4df80e10c&_ss=r


* Shop links outside of AU are actually harder and harder to come up now, so I guess they narrow the shopping down to the country of origin, more than I would have liked.



https://venturetrucks.net/




Found one here for USA anyway:


https://nocomplyatx.com/products/venture-v-hollow-all-polished-high-skateboarding-trucks

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

IMO ventures/thunders on those twins is ok but the wheelbase feels long and the nose feels short so it angers me…..I’d rather have a bit more nose/tail less wheelbase….

[Banned from the room]

IMO ventures/thunders on those twins is ok but the wheelbase feels long and the nose feels short so it angers me…..I’d rather have a bit more nose/tail less wheelbase….

ride metal bloards with the 14" or less. Even my Gall Habi reissue was straitht up fire. mad fingers of flat. More than needed tho not too much.

With Aces i'd probably get stuck in perpetual manual. IDK if my family could handle it. Could be the final straw. Fucking Linus and his SKATEBOARD  .

[Luismps]

I'm thinking of buying myself a baker or deathwish, my favorite brands and it's been a very long time since I rode them with Ventures.. Does it work with these trucks ? Wheelbase is 14.25, and many say Venture only works with a 14 wheelbase..

Come to think of it, when I was skating Venture and Baker a long time ago, I wasn't thinking about all those
 wheelbase settings or whatever.. fucking madness ! 

(And we see Bryan O'dwyer or John dilo during a period skating venture with Deathwish perfectly.. maybe it's all in the head..)

On the baker OG 8,25 with 5,6 forged. Coming from Thunder 148 forged.
Looooviingggggg

[Luismps]

For EU guys, Kader Pro hollows at 28,99 on TITUS.

https://www.titus-shop.com/products/venture-truck-5-6-high-pro-v-cast-kader-raw-0123547

[Bandee]

funny old venture ad from the august 1986 issue of thrasher

i wish i could win a day of gonz

[fakie nollie]

IMO ventures/thunders on those twins is ok but the wheelbase feels long and the nose feels short so it angers me…..I’d rather have a bit more nose/tail less wheelbase….

I’m on Girl’s G096 8.5 twin tail shape with 14” WB. I recently switched from Venture 5.8’s to 151 (8.75) Thunder Hollows, which apparently have the same “wheelbase” as Ventures. It feels really good. Probably puts it somewhere between 14 and 14.25” wheelbase with how the hanger is offset.


@Mbrimson88 appreciate the links. Over the last five years I’ve been in Stockholm, Barcelona and Berlin periodically but never skated in any. Any chance you’d know me from the corpo world?

[Banned from the room]

funny old venture ad from the august 1986 issue of thrasher

i wish i could win a day of gonz

I could probably get you a surprise half hour if I stayed at the park long enough and you was within driving distance. No charge for the first one pal 

Be kinda funny to try and get paid like that. You know like selling an Exgf phone number when you're in county.

I'd probably have to tell Mark that I'd give him 50% of me plunder to be able to live with myself. Just like my exgfs.

[Mbrimson88]

@Mbrimson88 appreciate the links. Over the last five years I’ve been in Stockholm, Barcelona and Berlin periodically but never skated in any. Any chance you’d know me from the corpo world?

I am Brisbane, Ausralia based, but have been online for a long time, more so anything to do with skateboarding, but then skateboarding is a small world anyway.

Guessing if you are USA / Europe based, we probably have not crossed paths, but who knows?!?




Did you get Thunders, or still looking for Ventures? 

Those 6.1 versions do seem harder to find than some others.