Author Topic: Post Your Cruiser (Read 436028 times)

Jud Nestorkins · « **Reply #1320 on:** June 15, 2019, 02:27:25 AM »

Quote from: HHH on June 13, 2019, 11:12:24 AM

I live in an area with rough asphalt and brick floors.

Anybody has experience with cruiser wheels for rough (er) surfaces? Currently trying to choose between 60mm oj's or 65mm duster wheels, both 78a, will probably get the dusters tho

I'd say the OJs. My 55mm Super Juice's are amazing and fast as hell. Plus I couldn't go above 60mm regardless of what size/shape deck they were on.

Quote from: sharkin on June 14, 2019, 04:46:30 AM

Here’s the top of the hammers board

It’s 8.25 at the widest

Thanks! While I'd personally rather have a slightly wider deck and I'd wish the nose was a little less round, that shape still looks super nice.

m477 · « **Reply #1321 on:** June 16, 2019, 06:47:07 PM »

For a cruiser where you are pushing a lot, I’d recommend 60mm max. I’ve tried 63 and 66mm but the added height of risers and wheel makes pushing more uncomfortable imo, especially long distance.

I’d only go more than 60mm if you’re riding downhill
or a gnarled ditch or full pipe like glory hole (cheese grater surfaces). Downhill on a giant wheel drastically increases your speed

BelknappBruiser · « **Reply #1322 on:** June 22, 2019, 10:44:45 AM »

8.5 Paisley Skates/Gary
Ace 44 Classic (swapped out the stock bushing washers with Independent)
54 mm 87a OJxBum Bag
Bones Big Balls
Dooks 1/16" Silencers
Plus Reserve 1"
Unknown griptape that I got with some Heroin decks

VHS ERA · « **Reply #1323 on:** June 23, 2019, 01:14:09 PM »

Natas Kaupas Santa Monica Airlines/Santa Cruz reissue 10.5”
OJ Super Juice Wheels 78a 60mm
Ace 66 High
Bones Reds
Mob Grip

Qebrus · « **Reply #1324 on:** June 23, 2019, 03:08:44 PM »

Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?

Ok · « **Reply #1325 on:** June 23, 2019, 04:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Qebrus on June 23, 2019, 03:08:44 PM

Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?

I mean....yeah. I don’t hear about people liking the Indy turn more than Ace. You can make arguments for Indy I suppose....for just straight up ‘gliding, turning, Gesmaring’ aka cruising....ace.

Roisto · « **Reply #1326 on:** June 23, 2019, 11:57:01 PM »

Quote from: VHS ERA on June 23, 2019, 01:14:09 PM

Natas Kaupas Santa Monica Airlines/Santa Cruz reissue 10.5”
OJ Super Juice Wheels 78a 60mm
Ace 66 High
Bones Reds
Mob Grip

That looks amazing! 👍

Qebrus · « **Reply #1327 on:** June 24, 2019, 01:32:37 AM »

Quote from: Ok on June 23, 2019, 04:11:23 PM

Quote from: Qebrus on June 23, 2019, 03:08:44 PM
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Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?
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I mean....yeah. I don’t hear about people liking the Indy turn more than Ace. You can make arguments for Indy I suppose....for just straight up ‘gliding, turning, Gesmaring’ aka cruising....ace.

It does seem like ace are what I'm looking for then!

tangar · « **Reply #1328 on:** June 24, 2019, 09:37:05 PM »

Both of the rides on this page look fun. Belknap why did you take out the stock bushings? They are so good!

Nth syd bear · « **Reply #1329 on:** June 24, 2019, 09:57:27 PM »

Super juice swirls.. havent seen them that whole natas set up looks sick

BelknappBruiser · « **Reply #1330 on:** June 25, 2019, 07:29:43 PM »

Quote from: tangar on June 24, 2019, 09:37:05 PM

Both of the rides on this page look fun. Belknap why did you take out the stock bushings? They are so good!

I only swapped out the bushing washers. I was standing on it in my kitchen after I set it up, so I could get a feel for the trucks, and when I picked it up I noticed that one of the bushings had “popped” out. Taking the advice of another poster in the Ace trucks thread, I decided to use the Independent washers that I had in my survival kit. I’ve only ridden it to the liquor store once so far, but no “popped” bushings yet...

tangar · « **Reply #1331 on:** June 25, 2019, 08:10:29 PM »

Oh right on. I haven’t had any bushings “pop” but the ones in my copper 55s are crooked. The board veers right when you just push it in front of you. But once I’m on it it doesn’t affect the turning at all.

Seadramon · « **Reply #1332 on:** June 26, 2019, 09:28:29 AM »

Quote from: tangar on June 25, 2019, 08:10:29 PM

Oh right on. I haven’t had any bushings “pop” but the ones in my copper 55s are crooked. The board veers right when you just push it in front of you. But once I’m on it it doesn’t affect the turning at all.

My 55's are the same - doesn't bother me at all but is worth noting.

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #1333 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:26:45 PM »

A full dip board is gonna be harder to Waterlog right?

VHS ERA · « **Reply #1334 on:** June 28, 2019, 05:50:40 AM »

thanks doods I been riding it around for a week now and it’s fun as fuck

VHS ERA · « **Reply #1335 on:** July 22, 2019, 06:31:27 PM »

Quote from: VHS ERA on January 07, 2019, 06:19:22 AM

Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details

If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen

Nth syd bear · « **Reply #1336 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:12:40 PM »

Quote from: VHS ERA on July 22, 2019, 06:31:27 PM

Quote from: VHS ERA on January 07, 2019, 06:19:22 AM
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Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details

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If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen

thats fucked up... where did u leave it to get it stolen?

VHS ERA · « **Reply #1337 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:24:46 PM »

Quote from: Nth syd bear on July 22, 2019, 07:12:40 PM

Quote from: VHS ERA on July 22, 2019, 06:31:27 PM
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Quote from: VHS ERA on January 07, 2019, 06:19:22 AM
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Polar, Indys, I really don’t remember the details

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If anyone sees this in the wild make a citizens arrest and dm me because shit got stolen
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thats fucked up... where did u leave it to get it stolen?

At work in in the warehouse area. I’m pretty sure I know who it is, there’s only one warehouse guy sketchy enough to take it, but I can’t prove it. This dude has apparently stolen and pawned peoples shit off from there before. He doesn’t skate so he’ll probably try to sell it for cheap or something.

Painted Baby · « **Reply #1338 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:28:57 PM »

Not that it’ll make you feel better VHS ERA but that Natas whip is way sicker. Made me wanna ride that shape again

Seadramon · « **Reply #1339 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:30:23 PM »

My condolences, VHS ERA..

yeahisaidit · « **Reply #1340 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:31:26 PM »

Quote from: Qebrus on June 24, 2019, 01:32:37 AM

Quote from: Ok on June 23, 2019, 04:11:23 PM
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Quote from: Qebrus on June 23, 2019, 03:08:44 PM
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Just setting up a new cruiser got a polar 1992 shape deck, see everyone here's got Ace's on their cruisers are they really that much nicer than a same sized indy?
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I mean....yeah. I don’t hear about people liking the Indy turn more than Ace. You can make arguments for Indy I suppose....for just straight up ‘gliding, turning, Gesmaring’ aka cruising....ace.
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It does seem like ace are what I'm looking for then!

Aces are great, they’re just higher maintenance. The only trucks where I’ve had to replace pivot cups (multiple times). Something about how they turn, albeit really well, blows them out. But I’m also speaking from when you’ve skated them already then switching them to a cruiser setup, rather than a brand new set straight to cruiser.

ALZ · « **Reply #1341 on:** July 28, 2019, 01:16:30 PM »

I'm looking to set up my first cruiser. I've had my eyes on this Santa Cruz Hosoi deck for awhile: https://www.oldskullskateboards.com/santa-cruz-old-school-hosoi-mini-rocket-air-re-issue-deck/
Most here recommend Aces I will go for them.

Should I go with the Ace 55s or the 66s? It seems to be tapering quite a bit. Any help would be appreciated

Painted Baby · « **Reply #1342 on:** July 28, 2019, 01:35:38 PM »

Quote from: ALZ on July 28, 2019, 01:16:30 PM

I'm looking to set up my first cruiser. I've had my eyes on this Santa Cruz Hosoi deck for awhile: https://www.oldskullskateboards.com/santa-cruz-old-school-hosoi-mini-rocket-air-re-issue-deck/
Most here recommend Aces I will go for them.

Should I go with the Ace 55s or the 66s? It seems to be tapering quite a bit. Any help would be appreciated

You should ask the shop what they recommend or ask them to measure the width over the trucks. That is a wild taper and my guess would be 55s but maybe they'd even be too wide. Keep in mind Hosoi probably rode that shape with 159 or 169s though. One way or the other, Oldskull should be able to help you out.

HyenaChaser · « **Reply #1343 on:** July 29, 2019, 05:09:53 AM »

Anybody rolling on one of those 60s style boards like Neil Blender's Heated Wheel boards?

handsclapanin · « **Reply #1344 on:** August 12, 2019, 02:44:21 PM »

Quote from: HyenaChaser on July 29, 2019, 05:09:53 AM

Anybody rolling on one of those 60s style boards like Neil Blender's Heated Wheel boards?

Yes. Its fun. But will tip over really easy and send you down fast. Tracking down a rollerskate and sawing it in half for the trucks was fulfilling.

moonordie · « **Reply #1345 on:** August 13, 2019, 01:24:13 AM »

Shit looks scary af

HyenaChaser · « **Reply #1346 on:** August 13, 2019, 08:27:58 AM »

Quote from: handsclapanin on August 12, 2019, 02:44:21 PM

Quote from: HyenaChaser on July 29, 2019, 05:09:53 AM
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Anybody rolling on one of those 60s style boards like Neil Blender's Heated Wheel boards?

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Yes. Its fun. But will tip over really easy and send you down fast. Tracking down a rollerskate and sawing it in half for the trucks was fulfilling.

Thats why I'm kinda interested in it, I like the connection to history. You know, like a nerd. Whats the length on that? I'm wondering if I couldn't cut one out of an old deck.

handsclapanin · « **Reply #1347 on:** August 13, 2019, 08:01:35 PM »

27 x 6 inches

Seadramon · « **Reply #1348 on:** August 21, 2019, 09:24:36 AM »

Quote from: sharkin on June 07, 2019, 05:52:19 AM

classic lookin zinger

Here's my hammers cruiser. had this deck hanging on the wall for like 4 years. i was looking at it recently and the shape was too sick not to skate

Hammers USA 8.25" x 31.5"
Indy 149 / 92a conical bushings
Flip FKD bearings
Acid Chemical Co. Pods 55mm 86a conical shape
Cliche hardware
Jessup

wheels are pretty flush, stick out a mm or two on the tail

How have the FKD bearings held up for you? and what abec?

I used to run the abec 5's for years but have this weird superstition about abec 7's lol

sharkin · « **Reply #1349 on:** August 21, 2019, 09:54:25 AM »

They're solid -- ABEC 5.
i got em for $5 a couple years ago and they've outlasted bones race reds and andale guy mariano bearings that have been bought and tossed since

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