Truck set-ups

[mynameisnotjeff]

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I asked a pro why they switched from Indy to Thunder and they said that they were getting Spitfires and all of a sudden Thunders just showed up in the same box so they figured they'd just ride em.

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That's hilarious and completely believable.

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I think most skaters don't have that brand/product loyalty, or gear madness. They just ride whatever

also, I like that DLX just threw a set of trucks in the box to see what would happen

Jim T is an angel and deserves nothing but the best.
I would fight for him.

[j....soy.....]

Most truck companies don’t pay, or don’t pay much so I can see why a pro may skate thunders because spitfire is already hooking them up, or Indy because they just like them….there’s always that exception like Zared skating for Tensor but guys usually don’t skate trucks for the money….

[manysnakes]

Most truck companies don’t pay, or don’t pay much so I can see why a pro may skate thunders because spitfire is already hooking them up, or Indy because they just like them….there’s always that exception like Zared skating for Tensor but guys usually don’t skate trucks for the money….

A lot of people would probably skate Thunders just because they came they showed up at the door and didn’t have to call over to NHS and request anything.

[babywantsbluevelvet]

Ace Pelka mentions new Indys and shows them on his setup 30 seconds into this vid. They look like 215s but possibly narrower?

[skatebruh]

That's a 10" board so they might just be 215s, and Ace might not have known that the hanger has been different forever.

[manysnakes]

Ace Pelka mentions new Indys and shows them on his setup 30 seconds into this vid. They look like 215s but possibly narrower?

Maybe this is what you’re referencing, but Indy is going to release a reproduction of their Stage IV truck soon, which is from my understanding what the 215 already is. That’s probably what he’s referencing.

[Uncle Flea]

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Ace Pelka mentions new Indys and shows them on his setup 30 seconds into this vid. They look like 215s but possibly narrower?

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Maybe this is what you’re referencing, but Indy is going to release a reproduction of their Stage IV truck soon, which is from my understanding what the 215 already is. That’s probably what he’s referencing.

I be was just thinking about this.

This definitely would get me riding some new Indy’s.

I can’t believe this.

[hobochimp]

Anyone know what height stage iv’s are? Same as current Indy? Or shorter

[LebowskisRug]

Looks like if I ordered a Thunder off AliExpress.

[jakeumms]

Anyone know what height stage iv’s are? Same as current Indy? Or shorter

I wondered the same thing when I first saw leaks of the Stage IV reissues. I searched around and I believe they have always been 55m with the exception of stages 9 and 10. That's from the Jenkem Indy cult article.

[Frank]

so those 166 are going to be 9 inch wide i guess?

[goodatmeth]

I still think it's so weird they're releasing a stage 4. What do you think is their plan with that? Just a little "fuck you" to ace?
Wouldn't more people want a stage 7 reissue?

I just now realized that without any kind of logo, a standard indy stage 4 might just look like an ace to most people and work against independent. Anti-marketing?

[FuzzGNU]

I still think it's so weird they're releasing a stage 4. What do you think is their plan with that? Just a little "fuck you" to ace?
Wouldn't more people want a stage 7 reissue?

I just now realized that without any kind of logo, a standard indy stage 4 might just look like an ace to most people and work against independent. Anti-marketing?

Not that it really matters, but they also look way uglier than Ace. Ace might be my favorite looking truck, and these might be some of the ugliest trucks I've ever seen. Looks like it was modeled out of play-doh.

EDIT: I think my issue is that the Ace keep that cylinder shape until it contacts the rest of the truck... while the Indy just kinda mushes/molds it into the rest of the truck in a way that doesn't look as defined and sleek to me.

https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/stage-4-polished-skateboard-trucks-independent

[LebowskisRug]

I still think it's so weird they're releasing a stage 4. What do you think is their plan with that? Just a little "fuck you" to ace?
Wouldn't more people want a stage 7 reissue?

I just now realized that without any kind of logo, a standard indy stage 4 might just look like an ace to most people and work against independent. Anti-marketing?

Nostalgia cash grab for old dudes that ride pools? I mean Santa Cruz is basically that. And no, stage 7 offer nothing to modern skaters. Ben Degros' summary is pretty good- they had a really hefty pop feel and not great kingpin clearance and don't turn any better than stage 11

[manysnakes]

I'm all set on trucks for a while but I'd totally buy and skate some Stage IV just cuz. Seems like it'll be fun.

[Ok]

I'm all set on trucks for a while but I'd totally buy and skate some Stage IV just cuz. Seems like it'll be fun.

Yes

[logjammin]

Never noticed how bad the kingpin clearance is on 215's. If the smaller sizes use the same geo then it's probably safe to assume they will still have that long kingpin. Might as well just stick with AF1's, the clearance is definitely better than that.

[intendedreceivers]

My 215s have the same clearance as my 169s. 5-6mm depending on how tight the nut is.

[j....soy.....]

These trucks are meant to die in a quiver…

[cucktard]

Stage IV hangers but with the inverted kingpin baseplate might get people buying them.

[Plan9Customs]

Never noticed how bad the kingpin clearance is on 215's. If the smaller sizes use the same geo then it's probably safe to assume they will still have that long kingpin. Might as well just stick with AF1's, the clearance is definitely better than that.

I have a set of the new 215s and can confirm the kingpins ARE NOT any longer than the standard/forged hollows. Same kingpin clearance as all the stage 11s.

[HyperBeam]

These trucks are meant to die in a quiver…

lol foreal

[LebowskisRug]

Indy corporate meeting:

"Maybe we should invest in an all around rebranding. We took the cross off the baseplate but we still have a ton of alt frat bro imagery and marketing. Sales are great after all."

"Nah dude let's invest in some molds to make a reproduction that only 40+ bowl trolls will end up using. We can then double down on the alt frat bro nostalgia."

"You're promoted to CEO for life"

[babywantsbluevelvet]

If they fill that gap between the Ace turn and the Indy grind, I’m down.

[LebowskisRug]

Anyone ride a Baker or similar mellow deck on Thunders? If so, how was it?

[Xen]

Q: Will these be available in 139, 149?

NHS Fun Factory 07/26/22
A: Hi there,

Stage 4 will not be available in those sizes, sorry about that.

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Off the Q&A from the Stage IV product page.

[rocklobster]

Indy corporate meeting:

"Maybe we should invest in an all around rebranding. We took the cross off the baseplate but we still have a ton of alt frat bro imagery and marketing. Sales are great after all."

"Nah dude let's invest in some molds to make a reproduction that only 40+ bowl trolls will end up using. We can then double down on the alt frat bro nostalgia."

"You're promoted to CEO for life"

You forgot about doubling the price - all things nostalgic have a 1.5 - 3 times price multiplier effect, 40+ year old bowl trolls are willing and able to pay the premium, you're leaving money on the table by charging MSRP.

[Richard Skidder]

Anyone ride a Baker or similar mellow deck on Thunders? If so, how was it?

SEE: Bryan Herman

[Frank and Fred]

Indy corporate meeting:

"Maybe we should invest in an all around rebranding. We took the cross off the baseplate but we still have a ton of alt frat bro imagery and marketing. Sales are great after all."

"Nah dude let's invest in some molds to make a reproduction that only 40+ bowl trolls will end up using. We can then double down on the alt frat bro nostalgia."

"You're promoted to CEO for life"

In fairness Stage 4s were from a time when Frat Bros certainly weren't allowed in skateboarding. But as a 40+ yr old bowl troll I believe you are otherwise correct.

So will they be available in 156, 166 and 215?

[Mbrimson88]

Seems fair that they would do them in the wider sizes only.