Author Topic: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)  (Read 34183 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

thanksgiving

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 416
  • Rep: 214
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #210 on: August 03, 2022, 01:56:30 AM »
Expand Quote
FYI if you're interested in a SLIGHTLY larger axle without having to pay for some Indy chop-downs, HUCK skate supply
is now making a 2.5" hanger that ends up being 5.25"



They say they work with 10 degree Sure Grip plates, so I think they'll work with the peanut plate...

I know it goes against some of the "ethos" but it's still technically a roller skate truck, and I'm gonna get some to see how the wider axle feels on one of my polarizers...

EDIT: Just got an email from Huck, and they fit perfectly and the kingpin is CLEARED with their hangers!
[close]

This is pretty sick. I would like to be able to do quick little slash/scrape/curb ride ons.
another option in a similar size are the ACS-500. You can find them for very cheap if you go on craigslist/marketplace whatever and search "penny board" "retro skateboard" "vintage skateboard" from people who dont know wtf they have.
I got a set for 10 bucks off a board with a broken deck not too long ago. have yet to try them, but i know george has good things to say about the 430s.

thanksgiving

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 416
  • Rep: 214
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #211 on: August 03, 2022, 01:59:16 AM »

I also decided to make my old Hewitt into a "faux fibreflex" and put some ACS 430s as far as I could towards nose/tail. Got about a 20 1/2" WB on it and it flexes like crazy. Cheaper than 200+ for a new G and S surfskate, although they are beauties...

dont tempt me...  :o

fernando the skater

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 491
  • Rep: 88
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #212 on: August 03, 2022, 03:35:14 AM »
The trouble with wider trucks like the ACS 500s, Tracker Halftracks and Bennett Hijackers is that they're noticeably taller than the ACS 430s and Sure Grips. This changes how the ride feels, and I prefer the low to the ground feeling of the narrower trucks.

Edit: If you want more washers on the axles of Sure Grips or 430s to get more width, but the axle nuts won't fit on, you can reverse them so the nylock goes on first. This is something freestyler sometimes do, and you can even get cut down, narrower nuts - https://www.decomposedskateboards.com/hardware/decomposed-squashed-axle-nuts-20
« Last Edit: August 03, 2022, 04:17:19 AM by fernando the skater »

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #213 on: August 03, 2022, 05:29:16 AM »
The trouble with wider trucks like the ACS 500s, Tracker Halftracks and Bennett Hijackers is that they're noticeably taller than the ACS 430s and Sure Grips. This changes how the ride feels, and I prefer the low to the ground feeling of the narrower trucks.

Absolutely true. The HUCK hangers are 1/4 higher than the normal SG Hangers. You can feel it. It definitely changes the ride, and comes down to an almost "high/low truck" preference.


Edit: If you want more washers on the axles of Sure Grips or 430s to get more width, but the axle nuts won't fit on, you can reverse them so the nylock goes on first. This is something freestyler sometimes do, and you can even get cut down, narrower nuts - https://www.decomposedskateboards.com/hardware/decomposed-squashed-axle-nuts-20

Also Sure Grip "No Nuts" nylon nuts work as well!

Ronnie Rodriguez

  • Guest
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #214 on: August 03, 2022, 06:05:00 AM »
Anyone have any recommendations for 7mm to 8mm axle conversion sleeves?

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #215 on: August 04, 2022, 07:17:53 AM »
Anyone have any recommendations for 7mm to 8mm axle conversion sleeves?

They're pretty universal, just find some online and slip them on, I would say.

Art Greco

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 54
  • Rep: 14
    • Skate2Junkies avatar image
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #216 on: August 04, 2022, 04:50:36 PM »
Love seeing all y’alls Polarizers. Let’s keep this thread going…

PS Stix
Sure Grip w/Bones soft bushings
OJ Mini Juice 55mm
Big Balls
Jessup





What's going on over at https://skate2junkies.proboards.com/ ???

Landmine

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
  • Rep: 184
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #217 on: August 04, 2022, 06:37:40 PM »



Rode it for a bit after putting it together last night, it's weird and fun.  Can't wait to skate it some more.

Sketch Hitchcock

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 673
  • Rep: 158
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #218 on: August 04, 2022, 06:55:13 PM »
Love seeing all y’alls Polarizers. Let’s keep this thread going…

PS Stix
Sure Grip w/Bones soft bushings
OJ Mini Juice 55mm
Big Balls
Jessup





😍

Plan9Customs

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • SLAP Pal
  • ******
  • Posts: 1088
  • Rep: 494
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #219 on: August 04, 2022, 06:58:11 PM »
Love seeing all y’alls Polarizers. Let’s keep this thread going…

PS Stix
Sure Grip w/Bones soft bushings
OJ Mini Juice 55mm
Big Balls
Jessup





https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hr-Ilwuryw

@Landmine looks good with the reversed colors.

dunc

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
  • Rep: 49
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #220 on: August 05, 2022, 01:10:51 AM »
Can't figure how to post pics on here. I have some usa made sure grip rollerskate trucks which I have cut down and left the rubber stopper on the front. Could these perform the same as the base plated trucks that you all seem to get? I am wanting to buy a heated wheel deck after making many of my own but I haven't  seen any in NZ yet.
They laughed when I told my friends that I was going to be a comedian.....well they are not laughing now!

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #221 on: August 05, 2022, 01:46:23 AM »
Can't figure how to post pics on here. I have some usa made sure grip rollerskate trucks which I have cut down and left the rubber stopper on the front. Could these perform the same as the base plated trucks that you all seem to get? I am wanting to buy a heated wheel deck after making many of my own but I haven't  seen any in NZ yet.

Depending on the "brand" of the plate, did it say "Jogger" or "Super X" or anything, or just "sure grip?"

Most sure grip plates will function like the "peanut plate" Sure Grip skate trucks. The kingpin angle is the same, essentially. However They the axles on some plate will be higher than the peanut plate truck, giving you about 1/8 to 1/4 more "riser." but hey, bigger wheels than if you want 'em!


*There should be an "add image to post" in bold under your message box when trying to post.

dunc

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
  • Rep: 49
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #222 on: August 05, 2022, 01:57:41 AM »
They laughed when I told my friends that I was going to be a comedian.....well they are not laughing now!

dunc

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
  • Rep: 49
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #223 on: August 05, 2022, 02:00:13 AM »
Thanks George . You have made slap that much more appealing now . Gnar you if I could.
They laughed when I told my friends that I was going to be a comedian.....well they are not laughing now!

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #224 on: August 05, 2022, 05:06:08 AM »
Thanks George . You have made slap that much more appealing now . Gnar you if I could.

board looks rad! congrats!

@sketchhitchcock, your board looks great!

Here's my "FAUX FIBREFLEX" I made out of my old Hewitt deck:

Hewitt polarizer deck
ACS 430s
2 Powerdyne Magic cushion barrels 78A
Rough Riders/Swiss Bones
20 1/2 WB (to the tips)

This ride flexes like all Hell and is super rad. Highly Recommend to anyone wanting to try the ride.


Sketch Hitchcock

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 673
  • Rep: 158
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #225 on: August 05, 2022, 11:30:12 AM »
Expand Quote
Thanks George . You have made slap that much more appealing now . Gnar you if I could.
[close]

board looks rad! congrats!

@sketchhitchcock, your board looks great!

Here's my "FAUX FIBREFLEX" I made out of my old Hewitt deck:

Hewitt polarizer deck
ACS 430s
2 Powerdyne Magic cushion barrels 78A
Rough Riders/Swiss Bones
20 1/2 WB (to the tips)

This ride flexes like all Hell and is super rad. Highly Recommend to anyone wanting to try the ride.



It’s @Art Greco’s board!  Such a beauty.

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #226 on: August 06, 2022, 10:19:06 AM »
my bad! @art greco great board! ha!

Art Greco

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 54
  • Rep: 14
    • Skate2Junkies avatar image
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #227 on: August 06, 2022, 03:15:17 PM »
Thanks y’all!
What's going on over at https://skate2junkies.proboards.com/ ???

Ronnie Rodriguez

  • Guest
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #228 on: August 06, 2022, 04:49:03 PM »



Maiden voyage

Sketch Hitchcock

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 673
  • Rep: 158
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #229 on: August 09, 2022, 12:29:23 PM »

fernando the skater

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 491
  • Rep: 88
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #230 on: August 09, 2022, 01:08:33 PM »
For anyone in the UK, you can now pick up Polarizers and Hewitt models on sale for £55 ($66).

radcunt

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • SLAP Pal
  • ******
  • Posts: 3826
  • Rep: 471
    • FARTPISS DOGCUM avatar image
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #231 on: August 10, 2022, 06:05:46 AM »

*There should be an "add image to post" in bold under your message box when trying to post.

WHAT! How long has that been there?!  I've been lugging off to imgur for years!

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #232 on: August 10, 2022, 06:45:09 AM »
For anyone in the UK, you can now pick up Polarizers and Hewitt models on sale for £55 ($66).

Also, there's a skateshop in the UK apparently that still has Powerdyne Hop UP Kit 85A bushing sets in stock. So lucky Brits, or rich Americans, take heed.

Ronnie Rodriguez

  • Guest
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #233 on: August 10, 2022, 03:57:45 PM »
Expand Quote



Maiden voyage
[close]

Wow.  So fucking rad.

Thanks! Been an amazing experience. I already want to build another one. They're too much fun.

Plan9Customs

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • SLAP Pal
  • ******
  • Posts: 1088
  • Rep: 494
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #234 on: August 10, 2022, 06:04:05 PM »



Maiden voyage
Never thought I’d utter these words…
I like the ketchup and mustard grip job.

George Vallore

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 103
  • Rep: 15
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #235 on: August 11, 2022, 08:31:54 AM »
Whenever I saw the grip job, the first thing I thought was "CALIENTE!"

Ronnie Rodriguez

  • Guest
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #236 on: August 11, 2022, 01:17:09 PM »
"Polarizers are hot, dude." - Neil Blender

Plan9Customs

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • SLAP Pal
  • ******
  • Posts: 1088
  • Rep: 494
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #237 on: August 11, 2022, 09:09:06 PM »
Now that’s a hot take…

mattchew

  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • SLAP Pal
  • ******
  • Posts: 4397
  • Rep: 355
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #238 on: August 17, 2022, 01:21:56 PM »
Been riding mine around town a bunch this past week; these are just so, so fucking fun. The rough riders make me feel invincible. Also I cannot emphasize enough how different the ride is on magic cushions as opposed to the stock bones.
P R E P A R E  T O  T I M E C O D E

Plan9Customs

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • SLAP Pal
  • ******
  • Posts: 1088
  • Rep: 494
Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #239 on: August 17, 2022, 09:08:44 PM »
Been riding mine around town a bunch this past week; these are just so, so fucking fun. The rough riders make me feel invincible. Also I cannot emphasize enough how different the ride is on magic cushions as opposed to the stock bones.
I’ve been on Indy 78s(bottom sanded into a conical) with no washers. What duro cushions and shape are you riding? I’ve been tempted by the 72 conicals but was using what I had.
Also, were you running the regular top/bottom combo or the 2 bottoms per truck? If I can get even more turn than now I’m all for it.