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[rocklobster]

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What is tactics? I’m new here not sure what you mean

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Oregon's Zumiez

https://www.tactics.com/

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I can’t speak for the Portland or bend tactics but the original one In Eugene has always had skaters working there so I would say it’s a lot better than zuimiez. Zuimiez is skater hot topic so I would say tactics is skater target.

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Bend Tactics is staffed by legit skaters.  I don't feel bad supporting them.

Their YT gear reviews are touch-and-go but their instructional videos are good, much rather point beginners to their "how to" videos than Braille.

[fakiefs180]

Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

[sadnocomply]

Anyone order from crushed skate shop in DC? Ordered 6 days ago and they haven’t shipped my items, DM’d and emailed them like a man already. Nothing no communication at all

[oak leaf]

Anyone order from crushed skate shop in DC? Ordered 6 days ago and they haven’t shipped my items, DM’d and emailed them like a man already. Nothing no communication at all

yes thats my local & basically the only place i buy gear unless i see a wild sale.
ordered tons of stuff there for pickup, once or twice delivery.

the staff is super friendly. Cant imagine why your shit is held up but ive never had a single problem w Crushed

[TwisT]

phone call?

[Easy Slider]

Indy 149 Hollows. Super surfy to ride nuts flush with stock bushings. Surfier than the Lurpivs with a bit more wheelbite. I am tempted to tighten them but resisted so far. Top bushings already crumble after three sessions, I might pop in some Bones hard top bushings which I have laying around if this gets worse.

[Boog]

Indy 149 Hollows. Super surfy to ride nuts flush with stock bushings. Surfier than the Lurpivs with a bit more wheelbite. I am tempted to tighten them but resisted so far. Top bushings already crumble after three sessions, I might pop in some Bones hard top bushings which I have laying around if this gets worse.

I have bones hards in mine and they are perfect. It's definitely worth trying.

[Mcidraque]

Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

best feeling 8,25 i've had (euro pal here so 1.78m and 9.5 shoe)

[Mbrimson88]

Indy 149 Hollows. Super surfy to ride nuts flush with stock bushings. Surfier than the Lurpivs with a bit more wheelbite. I am tempted to tighten them but resisted so far. Top bushings already crumble after three sessions, I might pop in some Bones hard top bushings which I have laying around if this gets worse.

So weird if the bushings are actually falling apart.  Those stock bushings (in any colour) usually hold up really well for most people I know who ride them, but I have definitely seen a few bits coming off them on the outside of the tops where the washer has cut into them, but the middle are still fine.

I guess every bushing will have some issues from time to time, but I usually always swap my Indy bushings out for special ones anyway, harder duro with low heads.  This last board I set up I left the stock ones in just to see and although it is a different feeling, they still work well enough for me.

[fakiefs180]

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Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

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best feeling 8,25 i've had (euro pal here so 1.78m and 9.5 shoe)

We are the same height, but my feet are two numbers smaller if that gives you an idea. ^^
I can't wait to try this shape, something about the 14 wb.

[nitro89]

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Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

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best feeling 8,25 i've had (euro pal here so 1.78m and 9.5 shoe)

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We are the same height, but my feet are two numbers smaller if that gives you an idea. ^^
I can't wait to try this shape, something about the 14 wb.

I'm 6,3" with UK 12's and have just set one of these up after not getting on with the primitive 8.38 i bought a couple weeks ago. I haven't got to skate it yet tho, cant decide what trucks to go with.

i love my 5.8 ventures so ive stuck them on but the tapers telling me to slap 5.6's on instead.

have to wait and see how the 5.8's feel when i get the chance to roll out this week.

*British weathers all over the shop right now. (hot, cold, wet, windy take your pick.ha)

[fakiefs180]

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Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

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best feeling 8,25 i've had (euro pal here so 1.78m and 9.5 shoe)

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We are the same height, but my feet are two numbers smaller if that gives you an idea. ^^
I can't wait to try this shape, something about the 14 wb.

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I'm 6,3" with UK 12's and have just set one of these up after not getting on with the primitive 8.38 i bought a couple weeks ago. I haven't got to skate it yet tho, cant decide what trucks to go with.

i love my 5.8 ventures so ive stuck them on but the tapers telling me to slap 5.6's on instead.

have to wait and see how the 5.8's feel when i get the chance to roll out this week.

*British weathers all over the shop right now. (hot, cold, wet, windy take your pick.ha)

I would say your truck size depends on the wheels you have. If you have slim wheels (spit classics) I would run 5.8s. If you have wider wheels (spit conical fulls) I would run 5.6s. You can also experiment with washers too.
By the way, I never rode venture trucks in my life, so ^^

[nitro89]

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Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

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best feeling 8,25 i've had (euro pal here so 1.78m and 9.5 shoe)

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We are the same height, but my feet are two numbers smaller if that gives you an idea. ^^
I can't wait to try this shape, something about the 14 wb.

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I'm 6,3" with UK 12's and have just set one of these up after not getting on with the primitive 8.38 i bought a couple weeks ago. I haven't got to skate it yet tho, cant decide what trucks to go with.

i love my 5.8 ventures so ive stuck them on but the tapers telling me to slap 5.6's on instead.

have to wait and see how the 5.8's feel when i get the chance to roll out this week.

*British weathers all over the shop right now. (hot, cold, wet, windy take your pick.ha)

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I would say your truck size depends on the wheels you have. If you have slim wheels (spit classics) I would run 5.8s. If you have wider wheels (spit conical fulls) I would run 5.6s. You can also experiment with washers too.
By the way, I never rode venture trucks in my life, so ^^

im running the f4 clasics right now, prefer a slim wheel so I'm sure i can get away with the 5.8's just be interesting to see what happens when i land primo due to the taper on the tail end of the deck. will it stay stable or roll over and take out my ankles.

[fakiefs180]

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Finally pulled the trigger on the crail G052 shape.

8.25
14 wb
31.875
6.8 tail
6.875 nose

Still not sure if I found my gold setup or not.
Even more confusing since I am 5'8 with a 7.5 shoe size.

I thought a longer tail makes for more effortless pop and the shorter wheelbase helps with flips? I have no idea tbh

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best feeling 8,25 i've had (euro pal here so 1.78m and 9.5 shoe)

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We are the same height, but my feet are two numbers smaller if that gives you an idea. ^^
I can't wait to try this shape, something about the 14 wb.

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I'm 6,3" with UK 12's and have just set one of these up after not getting on with the primitive 8.38 i bought a couple weeks ago. I haven't got to skate it yet tho, cant decide what trucks to go with.

i love my 5.8 ventures so ive stuck them on but the tapers telling me to slap 5.6's on instead.

have to wait and see how the 5.8's feel when i get the chance to roll out this week.

*British weathers all over the shop right now. (hot, cold, wet, windy take your pick.ha)

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I would say your truck size depends on the wheels you have. If you have slim wheels (spit classics) I would run 5.8s. If you have wider wheels (spit conical fulls) I would run 5.6s. You can also experiment with washers too.
By the way, I never rode venture trucks in my life, so ^^

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im running the f4 clasics right now, prefer a slim wheel so I'm sure i can get away with the 5.8's just be interesting to see what happens when i land primo due to the taper on the tail end of the deck. will it stay stable or roll over and take out my ankles.

I get what you are saying, but I think the difference between 5.6 and 5.8 is only 5mm so you should be safe there. Sounds like a stable setup, 8.25 deck with 8.5 trucks.

[DanCorteseFromMTVSports]

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Anyone order from crushed skate shop in DC? Ordered 6 days ago and they haven’t shipped my items, DM’d and emailed them like a man already. Nothing no communication at all

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yes thats my local & basically the only place i buy gear unless i see a wild sale.
ordered tons of stuff there for pickup, once or twice delivery.

the staff is super friendly. Cant imagine why your shit is held up but ive never had a single problem w Crushed

Great shop with great people. To your issue, call the phone. Crew is Brian (the owner) and a very small staff. My guess is that there has been three Dunks releases in the last five days and the email/DMs are a shitshow as of now. Not making excuses but it gets real ugly.

[LebowskisRug]

Go with 8.25 trucks on the G052. It isn't that full and tapers ever so slightly. It's a really nimble shape I wouldn't want to slow it down with larger trucks.

I preferred Thunders or Indy's more on it tho.

[Easy Slider]

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Indy 149 Hollows. Super surfy to ride nuts flush with stock bushings. Surfier than the Lurpivs with a bit more wheelbite. I am tempted to tighten them but resisted so far. Top bushings already crumble after three sessions, I might pop in some Bones hard top bushings which I have laying around if this gets worse.

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So weird if the bushings are actually falling apart.  Those stock bushings (in any colour) usually hold up really well for most people I know who ride them, but I have definitely seen a few bits coming off them on the outside of the tops where the washer has cut into them, but the middle are still fine.

I guess every bushing will have some issues from time to time, but I usually always swap my Indy bushings out for special ones anyway, harder duro with low heads.  This last board I set up I left the stock ones in just to see and although it is a different feeling, they still work well enough for me.

It's not falling apart, it's crumbling, have a look:


It's not having an impact on the performance at the moment. Maybe the truck was laying around for some time.

On topic: I just ordered three different colorways of Busenitzes. Stocking up because my size is not always readily available.

[MysticalTypeExperience]

scooped an Evan Smith Uma from the 303 sale, pretty chuffed

8.625x32.5x14.5

[cky enthusiast]

Anyone order from crushed skate shop in DC? Ordered 6 days ago and they haven’t shipped my items, DM’d and emailed them like a man already. Nothing no communication at all

never ordered from them but visited on a dc skate trip a few months ago and the dude who owns it is rad + definitely working really hard- i think it’s like him and one other dude holding it down (locals feel free to school me) so my bet is he’s just swamped. i back crushed for sure

[big_kev_215]

Decks on deck for summer

[big_kev_215]

Decks on deck for summer

…and one more to close out this month’s irresponsible spending spree

[DarkPools]

I feel ya! Bought 3 Polar decks from 303, and I'm tempted to snag 2 Crockett Highs from Orchard but I'm trying so hard to not be irresponsible  haha!

That Mandy Heroin graphic is chef's kiss. Pretty quality horror movie, too! Better than I expected it to be.

[MysticalTypeExperience]

Total damage after these sales and gear madness:

Uma Remnants on Headroom deck 8.625
Madness Out of Mind deck 9.13
Royal ultra lights 8.75
F4 classics 52mm

[FUBAR]

Got a pair of half cabs for the first time in about 5 years. I’ve been skating cupsoles but it’s time to see how my old feet like the half cabs. $60 shipped for the pair was hard to pass up.

[MysticalTypeExperience]

Total damage after these sales and gear madness:

Uma Remnants on Headroom deck 8.625
Madness Out of Mind deck 9.13
Royal ultra lights 8.75
F4 classics 52mm

Add to this
Powell Mantis flight deck 8.75
Fallen Patriots all black
Madness hat

I'll try to remember to post a photo of this ridiculous haul when it all trickles in

[munchbox]

venture 6.1s
quantum atoms and lube
S.L.A.G. F4 radials 53mm
bronze 1" allen

[Mbrimson88]

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Indy 149 Hollows. Super surfy to ride nuts flush with stock bushings. Surfier than the Lurpivs with a bit more wheelbite. I am tempted to tighten them but resisted so far. Top bushings already crumble after three sessions, I might pop in some Bones hard top bushings which I have laying around if this gets worse.

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So weird if the bushings are actually falling apart.  Those stock bushings (in any colour) usually hold up really well for most people I know who ride them, but I have definitely seen a few bits coming off them on the outside of the tops where the washer has cut into them, but the middle are still fine.

I guess every bushing will have some issues from time to time, but I usually always swap my Indy bushings out for special ones anyway, harder duro with low heads.  This last board I set up I left the stock ones in just to see and although it is a different feeling, they still work well enough for me.

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It's not falling apart, it's crumbling, have a look:

It's not having an impact on the performance at the moment. Maybe the truck was laying around for some time.

On topic: I just ordered three different colorways of Busenitzes. Stocking up because my size is not always readily available.

I had meant to say the other day, but got distracted and only saw this again now.

Yes I think I have seen quite a few bushings of all brands like this, but for the most part they still work well enough, although some people I know have had a bit of a freak out about it.  If I have spares, I will usually swap them in for them and use their bushing in another set of trucks, usually on a cruiser which are still going strong.

They do tend to soften up or trucks loosen up as they crumble too, which for some people is an issue, but for others, it is perfect.


There are so many good sales on at the moment, but right now I haven't bought anything for a while, which is good for the credit card balance, but funny cause I keep thinking I could be getting bargains...

[Xen]

It's not falling apart, it's crumbling, have a look:


It's not having an impact on the performance at the moment. Maybe the truck was laying around for some time.

crum·ble
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break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration.
"the plaster started to crumble"

[BartHarleyJarvis]

I tried to be strong this weekend but failed. I did have a Visa gift card left over from Christmas so I justified it by using that.

-Glider Ice Blink 8.5" Twin Tail (Shout out to @Paul_Glider Skateboards), excited to try it out
-Polar Hjalte 8.5" w/ wheel wells
-LRAB Dusty Blue VM001 Suede His
-Bender 7/8" Allen Hardware

[manysnakes]

I just got a new job with a mid-five figure pay raise so I threw off the shackles of unemployment austerity and treated myself to a pair of those new anodized Ace AF-1s, a set of Mini Logo bearings for some cruiser wheels I have, and new hoodie to replace my collection of threadbare ones, and a set of Bones Swiss bearings to keep on ice until my main set finally shits the bed.