Author Topic: Post Your Cruiser (Read 436238 times)

Sanka Coffie · « **Reply #1110 on:** June 28, 2016, 10:28:14 PM »

Mine.

and the missus

Andrefosho · « **Reply #1111 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:25:21 AM »

Anyone tried to modify a normal deck with a ripsaw to build a cruiser? How did it go? I'm interested to see your experience.
I have access to tools, and getting a standard deck will be cheaper than buying cruiser shape, plus adding the challenge and joys of DIY.

Anyway, here's my current cruise setup. It's a soviet plywood deck with a rubber pad on tail. I had to drill new holes to accommodate for Indys. Doing ollies on this is a challenge, therefore looking for a replacement.

Bensquirts · « **Reply #1112 on:** June 29, 2016, 06:55:09 AM »

Really cool cruisers in here. Tried skating this one, but it was a bit too wide for my taste. Now it's my beer run board.

j....soy..... · « **Reply #1113 on:** July 05, 2016, 06:39:39 PM »

Stoked Watson @ Ninetimes had the Natas. Originally wanted it as a wall hanger, but had a set of 159's that I wasn't skating much and realized yeah..I might have to explain it too often, so set up the Natas.

Natas
Indy 159's, old like 15 years old at least
generic abec 5's
risers
rails: wasn't going to but I liked the graphic
Bones: DTF's 58's, super stoked I still have em.

Sets up nice...I had the original one so it was hard to pass up.

Zip Zinger
Destructo's
Reds
Bones: 91a, 54's experimental formula, GP was good enough to send me a set after I gave them some feedback.

I'm not sure what I was thinking before, I had big ATF's on...risers....it was sketchy, this works way better. I'm going to trade out the destructos, I'll look on craigslst for a more slap friendly name brand, lots worthless narrow trucks out there.

Untitled by jefchoy, on Flickr

sharkin · « **Reply #1114 on:** July 07, 2016, 06:02:04 AM »

Had all the parts so I set this up a few weeks back
The shape totally sucks but it's fun for dorking around

Indy 139
bones reds
rib bones
soft d's

Andrefosho · « **Reply #1115 on:** July 08, 2016, 10:31:41 AM »

Habitat 8.25
Thunder 151
Sweet 56 mm soft wheels, but fast over rough surfaces
Reds
Jessup

First cruiser, real syked.

j....soy..... · « **Reply #1116 on:** July 09, 2016, 12:22:59 PM »

That's a sick one....rad shape...

N.L. · « **Reply #1117 on:** August 04, 2016, 08:43:00 AM »

Northern Co
Ace 44
Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a.

rob · « **Reply #1118 on:** August 06, 2016, 01:57:15 AM »

Quote from: BURRRPRINT on July 08, 2016, 10:31:41 AM

Habitat 8.25
Thunder 151
Sweet 56 mm soft wheels, but fast over rough surfaces
Reds
Jessup

First cruiser, real syked.

Woah was it like that or you cut it ?? So sick

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #1119 on:** August 06, 2016, 02:14:15 AM »

^^ habitat released a range of cruiser shapes a while back

rob · « **Reply #1120 on:** August 06, 2016, 02:24:38 AM »

Woah didn't know, that's sick

I have a alien workshop pong pusher that was like 50% off at a sporting store and I turned it into a real cruiser and damn the shape was so nice I had to make it my main board for a little until I noticed the wood was really fragile

Level 60 Dwarf Paladin · « **Reply #1121 on:** August 06, 2016, 09:36:15 AM »

Quote from: N.L. on August 04, 2016, 08:43:00 AM

Northern Co
Ace 44
Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a.

Sick! How do you like the clouds? I'm on 92 soft D's right now and want something softer but where I can Ollie and not feel like they're going to implode like the 80HDs...

N.L. · « **Reply #1122 on:** August 07, 2016, 09:50:53 AM »

The 86a clouds are a great compromise between a spongey cruiser and hard street wheel. I can break them into power slides but they still suck up shitty roads really well. Faster than your standard 78a for sure. Recommended.

I'd still like to try the Spitfire 80HD now that they fixed the core issues though.

N.L. · « **Reply #1123 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:06:26 AM »

Rad! Yeah, I considered the indy 109s also but the Ace 44s are working just great. I've been using it more than my bike for transport this last few weeks.

yapple dapple · « **Reply #1124 on:** August 22, 2016, 10:10:07 PM »

It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.

Dieta Wade Speyer 8.88x32.5 wb 14.5
Venture 5.8
OJ 58mm Keyframes
Dooks 1/8 riser
Shortys 1 1/8 allen
Bronson G3
MOB

Clang · « **Reply #1125 on:** August 23, 2016, 05:55:17 AM »

Quote from: yapple dapple on August 22, 2016, 10:10:07 PM

It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.

Dieta Wade Speyer 8.88x32.5 wb 14.5
Venture 5.8
OJ 58mm Keyframes
Dooks 1/8 riser
Shortys 1 1/8 allen
Bronson G3
MOB

Damn sorry to hear that. What kind of person steals skateboards?

Zimmer · « **Reply #1126 on:** August 23, 2016, 07:46:22 PM »

Quote from: Clang on August 23, 2016, 05:55:17 AM

Quote from: yapple dapple on August 22, 2016, 10:10:07 PM
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It breaks my heart to post this because she got stolen the day after I set it up.
So sad.

Dieta Wade Speyer 8.88x32.5 wb 14.5
Venture 5.8
OJ 58mm Keyframes
Dooks 1/8 riser
Shortys 1 1/8 allen
Bronson G3
MOB
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Damn sorry to hear that. What kind of person steals skateboards?

It's like stealing someones dog, there's so many better things to steal.

Zimmer · « **Reply #1127 on:** August 23, 2016, 07:51:53 PM »

Quote from: HATE! on August 23, 2016, 07:49:43 PM

Skaters steal skateboards.

God damn it. You just reminded me that my first set up was a stolen board a friend gave me. The guy who it was stolen from was a real jerk though, so he deserved it.

glutton. · « **Reply #1128 on:** August 23, 2016, 08:20:47 PM »

Shitty people steal. Being a skateboarder has nothing to do with it.

Carrolls Chesthairs · « **Reply #1129 on:** August 23, 2016, 09:07:52 PM »

indy 169s
spitfire 56 cruisers
and reds

Esquivel · « **Reply #1130 on:** August 24, 2016, 12:33:30 AM »

Quote from: N.L. on March 12, 2016, 07:08:41 PM

My kids on the left and mine.

Diieta / Krux 4.0s / Paradise 56mm 78a Deck crafters/ 149s / Ricta Clouds 58mm 86a
She hasn't used it much, as you can tell Was using this as my regular board but needed a new cruiser and it fit the bill.

that dieta graphic is conquering

Esquivel · « **Reply #1131 on:** August 24, 2016, 12:43:36 AM »

Quote from: BURRRPRINT on June 29, 2016, 04:25:21 AM

Anyone tried to modify a normal deck with a ripsaw to build a cruiser? How did it go? I'm interested to see your experience.
I have access to tools, and getting a standard deck will be cheaper than buying cruiser shape, plus adding the challenge and joys of DIY.

Anyway, here's my current cruise setup. It's a soviet plywood deck with a rubber pad on tail. I had to drill new holes to accommodate for Indys. Doing ollies on this is a challenge, therefore looking for a replacement.

before finishing your text i wanted to ask if this was a soviet deck. soviet as in russian-soviet. if this is the case my mate used to have a similarly looking deck (circa 1988) with the beam running along for "added rigidity", bearings permanently fixed inside the clay-like wheels and weirdly dimensioned baseplates! i bet this thing is heavy as fuck. the only difference being that my mate's board was metal thus making it impossible for any trick to even be attempted. imagine this thing landing on your feet/toes hahaha

Andrefosho · « **Reply #1132 on:** August 24, 2016, 02:09:19 AM »

^ You're damn right. It's heavy as hell.

Wheels fell apart after first few runs, maybe because it was deserted in shed for 10+ years.

Trucks were awful and are long gone.

This set up is already dismantled and I'm keeping the deck as memorabilia. It skated terrible, although it was possible to kickflips and shuvits.

I decided for a more functional 21. century cruise setup.

rob · « **Reply #1133 on:** August 24, 2016, 07:38:19 PM »

Alien workshop 8.25/8.5 not sure
Indy 139 Reynolds hollows
Kryptonica route 59mm
Random 608z bearings
Mini logo grip with diy alien cut out

Clang · « **Reply #1134 on:** August 31, 2016, 07:57:09 PM »

My cruiser. Originally an 8.25 Antihero but it has since been cut into the shape of a krooked zip zinger.

Antihero board, zip zinger shape
Independent 129 reynolds hollows
Independent 7's
Spitfire 80hd's
1/8 risers
Welcome candy bars
jessup

danjtony · « **Reply #1135 on:** September 05, 2016, 06:24:46 AM »

Saw someone post one of these last month in the set-up thread. They were on sale on skatewarehouse, so I picked one up when I was ordering some other shit.

Not a true cruiser (got hard ass wheels on it). Gonna use it to skate tranny and curbs.

Schmitt Stix Rip-saw reissue w/modern concave (10x30)
Stage 11 159's
99a 59mm Pig wheels
Ceramic Super Reds
Welcome Candy Bars (These rails are actually pretty decent in how they perform. Not too slippery and they have a good handle-like inlay on the inside. The screws they come with suck though and will either be loose or eat through the plastic when you try to get em tight. In the world of rails, I'd rate them above Pig, but maybe not as good as Powell. Plus when you originally install them, they have adhesive backs).

Should be using risers, but I hate being higher off the ground. I'd rather just run my trucks a bit tighter and deal with some rubbing. Actually, with the 159's, the front wheels stick out a good 1/4 inch, so I don't think they'll bite that hard.

DM · « **Reply #1136 on:** September 06, 2016, 12:15:10 PM »

Setup an 80's cruiser, reissue but pretty close, OG cellblock and a guy in the FB group i'm in laser printed me a front riser as cellblocks are 3/8". Skate pretty nice considering its so big. Thumbnails, click for bigger pics

bluntstofakie · « **Reply #1137 on:** September 06, 2016, 04:19:34 PM »

Quote from: DM on September 06, 2016, 12:15:10 PM

Setup an 80's cruiser, reissue but pretty close, OG cellblock and a guy in the FB group i'm in laser printed me a front riser as cellblocks are 3/8". Skate pretty nice considering its so big. Thumbnails, click for bigger pics

Sick setup. That's the kinda shit I like to see. How do you like those wheels?

DM · « **Reply #1138 on:** September 07, 2016, 12:04:28 AM »

Thanks! They are 95a so not true cruiser wheels but I suppose I was going for the NHS/SC aesthetic really! Nice to be able to revert and they look the tits. My sons appropriated it

DM · « **Reply #1139 on:** September 07, 2016, 11:46:23 AM »

I set this one up for vert, suppose it's a cruiser shape! 8.9" Jesse Guadalupe mono, with 159 Steve Olson Indy, bones hard bushings and 58mm Bones SPF, thumbnails, click for larger. It's a bit colour matched and religious despite me being agnostic, think I got a bit OCD at 40. The crucifix is inverted when you skate which I think is pretty subtle

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