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[Sloppy Krooks]

One more vote for Rough Riders.
They are not durable for power sliding or tricks where you slam into stuff (ie:slappies), but just for straight cruising there is nothing faster or grippier.

That’s why Blender uses them on his Heated Wheel set-ups.

[Boog]

 

Got two of these Real Donnelly 8.25 so I decided to make a cruiser out of one.
Film Trucks 5.5 Standards
Indy conical hard bushings
Oj super juice 55 mm
Old Bronson G3 bearings
Super fun setup..

I have one of these in my stack. Can't wait to skate it. The dementions and shape are perfect for me. I also got some orange conical fulls to go with it.

[GardenSkater77]

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I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?

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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.

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Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm

This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.

[FrozenIndustries]

@Tomek looks perfect, what are the dimensions?

[VHS ERA]

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I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?

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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.

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Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm

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This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.

This is a good endorsement. What size are those?

[GardenSkater77]

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I’m thinking OJ 55mm Mini Super Juice 78a for wheels. Ace 44?

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This will work based on juggy’s measurements, but you will have some hot rod in the back so make sure you push with your foot slightly away from the board.

If you have not bought wheels yet I highly recommend Rough Riders. I’ve never tried the OJs, but there is no way they are as fast. Bones RR has a large plastic core that definitely stops the same compression that you would get with OJs. Also, they are 80 duro not 78. Bones are also symmetrical so you can rotate. And they are Made in the US, which I like the idea of.

Either way, enjoy the commute.

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Thanks for the info dude. Have not bought wheels yet. My other cruiser is 9.25” with 60mm wheels, so the idea of this one is slightly less big and clunky but still rolling over everything, pebbles and shitty roads. I’m looking at 55m mini Juice OJ, Bones Rough Riders per your recommendation, and Ricta Clouds maybe like 56mm. Hmmm

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This is me Rough Ryding with DMX nowhere in sight.

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This is a good endorsement. What size are those?

59mm. That was my only attempt just to see if they could and it wasn’t that hard. They have a shit ton of rebound. They are like Formula 4s of the crusier wheel world.

[Pappy Jones]

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What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"

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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55

Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.

[VHS ERA]

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What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"

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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55

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Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.

 Lookin good.

What wheels are those?

[Schinken]

I know I'm going to get hate for this but here it goes:

Powell Peralta Sidewinder
Indy169
Wheels...i better keep to myself

[Mulldrifter]

i'm convinced this green surf is bigger than 8.75. it's a new model it's over 9 at the front.

[GardenSkater77]

I know I'm going to get hate for this but here it goes:

Powell Peralta Sidewinder
Indy169
Wheels...i better keep to myself

If you can’t let your freak flag fly in the cruiser setup section then I don’t know what SLAP is coming to...

[jay_nev]

i'm convinced this green surf is bigger than 8.75. it's a new model it's over 9 at the front.

give us the rest for the dimensions. Take it to the polar shape thread, where someone else listed out the larger 9” surf

[VHS ERA]

I’ve got the Surf Jr in hand now.
8.4” back truck
8.75” front truck
9” at the center

[YungJugg]

Are you measuring the top or the graphic side? None of my surfs go over 8.75.

Excuse the carpet, the pups shedding season is in full effect.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

[VHS ERA]

I’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.

[Barbados Slim]

Been running this as my cruiser for a while, lots of fun.
Polar P9
Ace 44
Modus 1/8 Risers
OJ Mini Super Juice

[Krooked antihero]

Are you measuring the top or the graphic side? None of my surfs go over 8.75.

Excuse the carpet, the pups shedding season is in full effect.


Back pretty much right on 8 1/4”


Front right around 8 9/16”


Widest point right on 8 3/4”

Post a pup.

[finknoos]

I had an old deck, trucks etc lying around so I decided to buy the biggest softest wheels I could find, slap them all together and make a cruiser and this is what I ended up with.

Organika 8.1
Thunder 147
Bones soft bushings
Big ass risers
Enjoi wheels, 62mm 83a

[Pappy Jones]

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What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"

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On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55

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Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.

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 Lookin good.

What wheels are those?

They’re Bones. Can’t remember which wheel exactly, got them for free from a friend who skates for them but they’re actually really great. I’ve been riding them with the cruiser/filming setup for several months now. It felt funny setting up this board with them but I’m hyped!

[Painted Baby]

^They look like maybe G Slides? If so, that's an underrated cruiser wheel.

[Pappy Jones]

^They look like maybe G Slides? If so, that's an underrated cruiser wheel.

I checked and they actually are G-Slides. Super good indeed

[ldmch11]

I’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.

the lime green one is the new, slightly bigger surf shape. polar fucked up listing it as the Jr surf.

[leanhead]

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I’m measuring the top. Polar fuckin with us lol.

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the lime green one is the new, slightly bigger surf shape. polar fucked up listing it as the Jr surf.

confirmed, i went to my shop and compared the two. green one is the 9inch

[zahed]

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What trucks should I use for this?

SURF JR. SPECIAL SHAPE - WITH WHEEL WELLS
8.75" (WIDEST POINT) X 31.5"
NOSE: 6.25"
WHEEL BASE: 14.375"
TAIL: 6.5"

[close]

On shaped boards like that, you don't base your trucks on the widest point (that's egg shit.)
Rather, you base them on the narrowest point (usually the back truck).
Reason is, if you hot-hod your back truck, then you're foot will hit the wheel while pushing, and you'll eat shit.
So, take the width at your rear truck, and that's your answer.
Prolly around 8.5 in your case...maybe less depending on the width of your wheels (which makes a huge difference.)
Indy 159
Ace 55

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Well, while we’re on the subject, here’s my setup with that same board. Indy 149s. Feels awesome.

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 Lookin good.

What wheels are those?

Just bought this deck yesterday from labor and was thinking Indy 149s with 60mm OJs

Think that will work?

[Gene_Harrogate]

Theories Special Delivery shape
9" x 31.25" 14.25WB
Indy 149 Stage 11
Ricta Cloud 56mm 92du
Bones Big Balls
Dialtone Hardware/Lucky 1/8" risers
Jessup

[GauchoAmigo]

That grip is SICK. Or homemade stencil job?

[Gene_Harrogate]

That grip is SICK. Or homemade stencil job?

Thanks! Homemade stencil, trying to stick with The Shining theme.

[culdesac]

Just bought this deck yesterday from labor and was thinking Indy 149s with 60mm OJs

Think that will work?

Fits perfectly. Here it is with 60mm Ricta Clouds

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Here's what it looks like with ace 55 af1 for reference, wheels are spitfire 56mm f4 conical full

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

Just got my first cruiser today as a Bday gift from my girlfriend (well, she paid, I chose everything  )



Frog Pat G (9.875)
Ace AF1 77 stock
OJ Plain Janes 87a 58mm.
Bones Reds
Santa Cruz Slimeline Rails
Diamond 1/8 Raisers
Bronze 56k Allen bolts 1inch.
Jesus Grip + Random Clear Grip

So stoked on how it came out. Went to the park and had a fun test drive already. So different from my usual 8.25 deck, feels like skating a tank!