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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #450 on: May 23, 2023, 07:23:00 AM »
Polarizing, where the madness flows freely and all drinketh from her overflowing cup.
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« Reply #451 on: May 23, 2023, 09:46:49 AM »
Any of y’all in the Raleigh, NC area? I’d be down for a meet-up. Go for a cruise downtown on our Polarizers and get some beers afterwards?
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« Reply #452 on: May 23, 2023, 09:51:42 AM »
Any of y’all in the Raleigh, NC area? I’d be down for a meet-up. Go for a cruise downtown on our Polarizers and get some beers afterwards?

man, i wish i was.

skateboarding then beer?

you are speaking my language.

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #454 on: May 25, 2023, 02:05:27 PM »
Hewitt on the Fiber Rider is mesmerizing.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cspe4UGJWsI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Welp, that looks like about the most fun you could possibly have on a skateboard

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #455 on: May 25, 2023, 03:38:22 PM »
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Hewitt on the Fiber Rider is mesmerizing.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cspe4UGJWsI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Welp, that looks like about the most fun you could possibly have on a skateboard

Awe struck right now.
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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #456 on: May 25, 2023, 06:22:30 PM »

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« Reply #457 on: May 25, 2023, 07:24:11 PM »
So rad
Would love to see them flip the cam and get gerwer footage on a polarizer too

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #458 on: May 25, 2023, 11:17:17 PM »
Anyone running a Peter Hewitt specials? What WB do you have?

The Fiber rider wheelbase is 13 5/8" measured bolt to bolt, and I'm used to my polarizer at 16".. Wondering how different this board will be. Probably an even tighter turn which sounds fun with the flex
see my setup, first post in the thread. cant quite remember what i set the wb for, but i went longer for more flex  :)

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #459 on: May 26, 2023, 12:03:22 PM »
I’m selling a BBS version.  $45 plus $5 shipping.  Never been setup, but does have some storage scuffs.  I have the PS Stix version setup and I’m happy with it, don’t really need two of these.



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« Reply #460 on: May 27, 2023, 09:03:00 AM »
Dude, really digging the Indy super soft (white) bushings on my polarizer.

Thought I'd never find a use for them haha.
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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #461 on: May 27, 2023, 12:55:58 PM »
Just received my HW deck and trucks and i need some advices: Should i look for larger top washer over the Powerdyne bushings or can i just ride it as it is?



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« Reply #462 on: May 27, 2023, 01:08:02 PM »
Rode my polarizer for the first time in a while today.

Remembered the dude who had one that warped, so out of curiosity I looked at mine.

It was warped the exact same way.

Can we get a quick sanity check for warped polarizers on this thread?

Is everyone's actually warped?

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« Reply #463 on: May 27, 2023, 01:54:53 PM »
Just received my HW deck and trucks and i need some advices: Should i look for larger top washer over the Powerdyne bushings or can i just ride it as it is?


Yeah dude you for sure need a top washer that wraps over the edge of the bushing. Just checked my polarizer, no warping

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« Reply #464 on: May 27, 2023, 02:23:09 PM »
I tried this but it doesn’t feel right, i will get wheel bites on this large washer…

I’m confused, can you guys who owns the HW trucks show me their bushing configuration using Powerdyne?
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« Reply #465 on: May 27, 2023, 03:40:52 PM »
I tried this but it doesn’t feel right, i will get wheel bites on this large washer…

I’m confused, can you guys who owns the HW trucks show me their bushing configuration using Powerdyne?

Shit ok yeah you are right that won’t work, you need a cone shaped top bushing

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #466 on: May 27, 2023, 04:56:50 PM »
Just received my HW deck and trucks and i need some advices: Should i look for larger top washer over the Powerdyne bushings or can i just ride it as it is?



I can’t see to be 100% sure but it looks like you’ve got the bushings backwards. Cone would be on top(roadside) and barrel would be on bottom(board side) With the washer on the bottom. Like regular truck bushing combo.

@IpathCats ditch all the washers and sand the barrel down to a conical & use a regular conical top(super softs of course) and it gets sooooo much better. You can get the trucks jiggly loose and turn better than you’d think possible.


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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #467 on: May 28, 2023, 01:50:57 AM »
Yeah i actually only have barrel Powerglyde bushings on hands, trying on front trucks one Powerglyde barrel and HW white bushing on top, and back trucks HW bushing in top and Bones medium on bottom.
I also have some super soft bones bushing at home that i never used, would those be better than the HW’s one for top bushings?
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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #468 on: May 28, 2023, 02:19:56 AM »
Yeah i actually only have barrel Powerglyde bushings on hands, trying on front trucks one Powerglyde barrel and HW white bushing on top, and back trucks HW bushing in top and Bones medium on bottom.
I also have some super soft bones bushing at home that i never used, would those be better than the HW’s one for top bushings?
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Look into BONT Bushings, ASAP.

They're great.

Powerdyne was the top tier when they did the barrel/cone combo, but they're discontinued atm.

I run
BONT 83A barrel/cone front truck and BONES MED bottom/BONT 83A cone top back truck.



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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #469 on: May 28, 2023, 03:13:31 AM »
Alright thanks a lot I just ordered some!

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #470 on: May 28, 2023, 04:01:08 AM »
Here is what Neil said about bushings:

-NB: “Here’s some bushings that are good. Bones soft: remember to use all bottom ones 14mm, otherwise you bottom the kingpin out.”

“If you need more resistance. Power Dyne Magic cushions “Universal” the yellows work for most people.”

“Bont bushings 78a are good too which are also for roller skates, cone on top barrel on bottom.”

Here’s a shot of mine with Bones soft bottoms all around…



Very surfy!!
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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #471 on: May 28, 2023, 06:31:23 AM »
I have Bont 78a on my sure grips. Cones on top and barrels on bottom but I have a spare set so i can try cones all around. I just got some soft sure grip pivot cups to swap out the stock ones too.

My heated wheel trucks are 100% stock and kind perfect if not a little squeaky. Believe someone mentioned the sure grip pivots work in them so I have a spare set if I feel inclined to swap em

@IpathCats the warp doesn’t even bother me on the track n field. What model of yours is warped?

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« Reply #472 on: May 28, 2023, 11:12:29 AM »
I have Bont 78a on my sure grips. Cones on top and barrels on bottom but I have a spare set so i can try cones all around. I just got some soft sure grip pivot cups to swap out the stock ones too.

My heated wheel trucks are 100% stock and kind perfect if not a little squeaky. Believe someone mentioned the sure grip pivots work in them so I have a spare set if I feel inclined to swap em

@IpathCats the warp doesn’t even bother me on the track n field. What model of yours is warped?

The standard black one.

I don't think it bothers me either, didn't even think to look until I saw your post.

Has me curious now though.

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #473 on: May 29, 2023, 12:48:53 AM »
Alright so on the HW trucks bushings some keep them stock while others change them. I’m still experimenting with different hardness and brands, need to try cones on top and bottom now. I’m still a newby when it comes to bushings and pivot cups on polarizer trucks

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #474 on: May 29, 2023, 02:24:01 AM »
Rode my polarizer for the first time in a while today.

Remembered the dude who had one that warped, so out of curiosity I looked at mine.
It was warped the exact same way.

Can we get a quick sanity check for warped polarizers on this thread?

Is everyone's actually warped?


Yeah I’ve got a Watson laminates One that’s warped because I left it in my car on a hot day about 4 years ago. Doesn’t affect the ride as it flattens out when I stand on it so all good.

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #475 on: May 29, 2023, 04:34:52 AM »
SOLD!

Price drop: $40 plus $5 shipping

I’m selling a BBS version.  $45 plus $5 shipping.  Never been setup, but does have some storage scuffs.  I have the PS Stix version setup and I’m happy with it, don’t really need two of these.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/295721715259?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cqghW4w2TA6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=cqghW4w2TA6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #476 on: May 29, 2023, 02:12:17 PM »
Here’s a dialed-in Powerdyne setup from back when I put mine together for anyone curious. I think the reds are the soft ones, and they’re great. 100x better than the Bones bushings (w/ Sure-Grip peanuts and 56mm Rough Riders/G-Slides).



Also wanted to throw these out there, basically a mashup of the OG urethane wheel and the OG precision bearing core. It’s a slim, lightweight shape for a soft wheel. Retro clear colors. I’ve ridden these quite a bit the last few years, mostly on cruiser boards and extra crusty parking lots, but they’re surprisingly fun and would definitely fit the skinny track and vintage vibe of a Polarizer.

https://www.fullcircledistribution.com/products/cadillac-original-56mm-78a

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« Reply #477 on: May 29, 2023, 03:14:34 PM »
What wheels are the move for the Bank Mauler? 
Bones Rough Riders? 
Phasecasters?   ;D

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #478 on: May 29, 2023, 03:43:03 PM »
Just nabbed a Bank Mauler myself.  Saw on Neil’s instagram the prototype model was on Powell Skate Aids, but also wondering what is preferred for those who have ridden one before.

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Re: POLARIZER THREAD (60s/70s style boards)
« Reply #479 on: May 29, 2023, 11:46:15 PM »
Been testing my polarizer on bowl this week end and as expected the Rough rider wheel felt slow on smooth concrete, what wheels are you using for bowls and skateparks? Powell dragon formula? I will also change my wb to a shorter one i think.

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