Author Topic: Gear your contemplating buying? (Read 328610 times)

ItsNoUse · « **Reply #1680 on:** February 18, 2020, 03:33:26 PM »

Quote from: jay_nev on February 18, 2020, 02:54:33 PM

What’s the deal w this rollers California

Idk but they have Jason Jesse stickers and designs...

cosmicgypsies · « **Reply #1681 on:** February 19, 2020, 05:45:46 AM »

ey fellas anyone skated the suciu advs (originals not 2s), found a place selling a pair for cheap just wondering if theyre tts?

moonordie · « **Reply #1682 on:** February 19, 2020, 08:06:37 AM »

Tts my man

munchbox · « **Reply #1683 on:** February 19, 2020, 07:06:05 PM »

after riding as deck much smaller than what i thought id like for the last month or two, i think i can size down again. the polar p9 has really been tempting me. good looking shape (smaller blunt tail/pointy nose) and i dig the graphics. anyone ride one?

rocklobster · « **Reply #1684 on:** February 21, 2020, 04:58:14 PM »

Anyone know anything about FP shoes?

There is a pair of Futura Energy Elite Vulc (what a name) on discount from the concrete visionary site

moonordie · « **Reply #1685 on:** February 22, 2020, 03:02:26 AM »

I would love to try some Pig wheels. My first set of real wheels back in the day were Pigs so the porcine holds a warm spot on my heart.
Saw some C-Lines in here that look nice but I'm pretty sure I will get s flatspot in no time...

ItsNoUse · « **Reply #1686 on:** February 22, 2020, 04:28:07 PM »

Quote from: moonordie on February 22, 2020, 03:02:26 AM

I would love to try some Pig wheels. My first set of real wheels back in the day were Pigs so the porcine holds a warm spot on my heart.
Saw some C-Lines in here that look nice but I'm pretty sure I will get s flatspot in no time...

I wanna know what the deal is with Pig Prime. New urethane formula.

weon · « **Reply #1687 on:** February 22, 2020, 07:21:00 PM »

is there anything else out there similar to the indys spare parts kit that any of you would recommend? seems really convenient

TD · « **Reply #1688 on:** February 23, 2020, 05:21:13 AM »

definitely not those ice cream lookin' ass Last Resort AB shoes Pontus is making.

moonordie · « **Reply #1689 on:** February 24, 2020, 03:43:42 PM »

I'm very tempted about trying some eS Symbol...

rocklobster · « **Reply #1690 on:** February 24, 2020, 05:39:49 PM »

Quote from: Weon on February 22, 2020, 07:21:00 PM

is there anything else out there similar to the indys spare parts kit that any of you would recommend? seems really convenient

I think a small fishing tackle box should be sufficient, I don't see a point in spending extra on Independent branding.

weon · « **Reply #1691 on:** February 25, 2020, 01:30:38 PM »

Quote from: rocklobster on February 24, 2020, 05:39:49 PM

Quote from: Weon on February 22, 2020, 07:21:00 PM
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is there anything else out there similar to the indys spare parts kit that any of you would recommend? seems really convenient
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I think a small fishing tackle box should be sufficient, I don't see a point in spending extra on Independent branding.

yah i agree, any box in that style works. guess i was mostly wondering about the contents, if theres a reputable pack of spare parts out there or something. otherwise ill just take my time accumulating different stuff lol

moonordie · « **Reply #1692 on:** February 25, 2020, 01:35:39 PM »

Friend found those sweet baby blue Mountain blazers at an outlet, tempted af.

Uncle Flea · « **Reply #1693 on:** February 25, 2020, 03:51:27 PM »

Quote from: tyshoes on February 18, 2020, 02:34:46 PM

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I can't find the post to quote but...

The bones ceramic red a def worth it.

They're better than swiss (non ceramic) in the way that they don't really rust on the track. The ceramic bearing more or less keeps its race clean except like ledge chunks from metal edge ledges.

I've tried the swiss ceramics that rich kids had its the same basic quite ride.

I suggest that if anyone can find a set of old element white shield ceramics get those if possible.

That was the best bearings for the money I've ever had. Problem was cosmetic. There was blue plating around the edges of the bearings. That went into the bearings I said Fuck it. 12 years is good.

Got reds then scored the ceramic ones from a homie.

3 years later I'm still rolling fast and quite
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These?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Element-Ceramic-Skateboard-Bearings-8pcs-set-for-Street-Skate-board/192908667331?hash=item2cea40a9c3:g:BncAAOSwvrxbSGf7

yes. These are the shit. I still got mine in a box around here. I just got lucky and got free super reds from a friend so I switched them

That blue anodized shit on the edges sucks though. Flakes of getting in your race. It takes a long long time though

Uncle Flea · « **Reply #1694 on:** February 25, 2020, 03:55:35 PM »

I'm going to have to buy a second set of ventures on the first.

Fuck it. Ill send the slipped ones to cuba

rocklobster · « **Reply #1695 on:** February 25, 2020, 05:03:32 PM »

Tactics shop blank board in 8.125, since it was a BBS I though you can't go wrong with that.

Sausage skateboard, managed to find one on discount, thought it would be worth trying out, I did some research on here and it looks like Clutch does the wood.
https://sausageskateboards.com/

Venture 5.6, got a pair of Worrest 5.8 by accident, decided earlier this month that I'm over skating boards wider than 8.38.

satan · « **Reply #1696 on:** February 25, 2020, 08:34:42 PM »

Quote from: Banned from the room on February 25, 2020, 03:51:27 PM

Quote from: tyshoes on February 18, 2020, 02:34:46 PM
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Quote from: Banned from the room on February 18, 2020, 02:28:49 PM
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Twist

I can't find the post to quote but...

The bones ceramic red a def worth it.

They're better than swiss (non ceramic) in the way that they don't really rust on the track. The ceramic bearing more or less keeps its race clean except like ledge chunks from metal edge ledges.

I've tried the swiss ceramics that rich kids had its the same basic quite ride.

I suggest that if anyone can find a set of old element white shield ceramics get those if possible.

That was the best bearings for the money I've ever had. Problem was cosmetic. There was blue plating around the edges of the bearings. That went into the bearings I said Fuck it. 12 years is good.

Got reds then scored the ceramic ones from a homie.

3 years later I'm still rolling fast and quite
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These?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Element-Ceramic-Skateboard-Bearings-8pcs-set-for-Street-Skate-board/192908667331?hash=item2cea40a9c3:g:BncAAOSwvrxbSGf7
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yes. These are the shit. I still got mine in a box around here. I just got lucky and got free super reds from a friend so I switched them

That blue anodized shit on the edges sucks though. Flakes of getting in your race. It takes a long long time though

Do these have white or grayish/black balls?
I've been thinking about getting $30 ceramics..

https://www.acerracing.com/collections/ball-bearings/8x22x7mm-608
Anyone tried these?

radcunt · « **Reply #1697 on:** February 25, 2020, 10:32:52 PM »

My Indy 169s are coming to their demise, and i've been back & forthing between Ace 55s and Titanium Indys. That weight loss would be sick, but Aces look like they'd be great fun for my bullshit.

Just bought some Gamechanger insoles which arrive this week for my new Black / Sail Nike GTs.

TheO7herOne · « **Reply #1698 on:** February 26, 2020, 07:18:04 AM »

Wanna try something different and looking at Tensor MagLight 5.5 lows.
Might cheap out and get MiniLogo 8.38s since they're lows and get hyped a lot online

Peepeeboy69 · « **Reply #1699 on:** February 26, 2020, 07:52:56 AM »

Wanna buy some good skate pants. I want to order online where name brands are cheap but I'm too lazy to return stuff if it doesn't fit right, and I'd probably get a better deal etc if I just go to a thrift store and buy whatever I find there.

Tactics got some pants on sale, and the volvim frickin chinos look pretty good

rocklobster · « **Reply #1700 on:** February 26, 2020, 09:50:59 AM »

Quote from: TheO7herOne on February 26, 2020, 07:18:04 AM

Wanna try something different and looking at Tensor MagLight 5.5 lows.
Might cheap out and get MiniLogo 8.38s since they're lows and get hyped a lot online

Vastly different trucks so your mileage will vary depending on your setup.
Tensor - extremely light, widen WB slightly, great baseplate slide, wears quickly
Mini Logo - lowest truck in the market IIRC, great truck for the price

tyshoes · « **Reply #1701 on:** February 26, 2020, 11:19:42 AM »

Quote from: TheO7herOne on February 26, 2020, 07:18:04 AM

Wanna try something different and looking at Tensor MagLight 5.5 lows.
Might cheap out and get MiniLogo 8.38s since they're lows and get hyped a lot online

Im using 5.75 maglights not lows and they do take some getting used to and youll def need to change the bushings but I really like them. Build quality is excellent and they are the smoothest grinding trucks I ever had and unreal light. Totally changed how easy it is to flip or in general move my board. They do wear down much faster if youre grinding concrete but def worth it to me.

Esmith5488 · « **Reply #1702 on:** February 26, 2020, 01:09:40 PM »

Been contemplating getting another set of maglights. Only reason I am on thunders right now is I broke a truck a day or two before a skate trip and had to just get what the shop had

Stigmata · « **Reply #1703 on:** February 26, 2020, 07:14:01 PM »

Id like to try some Maglight standards myself. I had a pair of the lows and didnt like them very much and now its kinda hard for me to stray from Indy and Thunder...

whatsreallygood · « **Reply #1704 on:** February 26, 2020, 07:18:10 PM »

^^^ Highly recommend the new tensor mag lights since they actually turn. The aluminum ones are excellent too.

Guys what shape of soft (88A) independent bushings do I get? Conical or cylindrical

munchbox · « **Reply #1705 on:** February 26, 2020, 07:40:42 PM »

Quote from: whatsreallygood on February 26, 2020, 07:18:10 PM

^^^ Highly recommend the new tensor mag lights since they actually turn. The aluminum ones are excellent too.

Guys what shape of soft (88A) independent bushings do I get? Conical or cylindrical

ive been digging cylinder bottoms. mad my trucks more stable on center compared to conicals and i like the turn. they are ace bottom bushings at 86a so i think thats why the turn is soo good and surfy feeling, 88a would probably give you a similar feel when broken in

whatsreallygood · « **Reply #1706 on:** February 26, 2020, 08:05:05 PM »

Quote from: off on February 26, 2020, 07:40:42 PM

Quote from: whatsreallygood on February 26, 2020, 07:18:10 PM
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^^^ Highly recommend the new tensor mag lights since they actually turn. The aluminum ones are excellent too.

Guys what shape of soft (88A) independent bushings do I get? Conical or cylindrical
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ive been digging cylinder bottoms. mad my trucks more stable on center compared to conicals and i like the turn. they are ace bottom bushings at 86a so i think thats why the turn is soo good and surfy feeling, 88a would probably give you a similar feel when broken in

Good to know, I'm gonna throw them in the Destructos I got and those run cylinders by default so it's probably more consistent that way. I was planning on using some ace bushings but from what I'm aware they're taller than regular bushings.

rocklobster · « **Reply #1707 on:** February 26, 2020, 08:23:14 PM »

Those Venture 5.6 Titanium are gaudy as hell but I love them.

Anyone who how much they shift WB? I found out Thunder Titanium shifts the WB around 3.15", similar to a Thunder Team truck.

tzhangdox · « **Reply #1708 on:** February 27, 2020, 01:51:38 AM »

Quote from: rocklobster on February 26, 2020, 08:23:14 PM

Those Venture 5.6 Titanium are gaudy as hell but I love them.

Anyone who how much they shift WB? I found out Thunder Titanium shifts the WB around 3.15", similar to a Thunder Team truck.

I have had 5.8 and 5.2 venture titaniums and they're both roughly +3.43 3.5ish give or take. I assume the 5.6s would be too.

50mm · « **Reply #1709 on:** February 27, 2020, 06:12:31 AM »

Quote from: whatsreallygood on February 26, 2020, 08:05:05 PM

Quote from: off on February 26, 2020, 07:40:42 PM
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Quote from: whatsreallygood on February 26, 2020, 07:18:10 PM
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^^^ Highly recommend the new tensor mag lights since they actually turn. The aluminum ones are excellent too.

Guys what shape of soft (88A) independent bushings do I get? Conical or cylindrical
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ive been digging cylinder bottoms. mad my trucks more stable on center compared to conicals and i like the turn. they are ace bottom bushings at 86a so i think thats why the turn is soo good and surfy feeling, 88a would probably give you a similar feel when broken in
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Good to know, I'm gonna throw them in the Destructos I got and those run cylinders by default so it's probably more consistent that way. I was planning on using some ace bushings but from what I'm aware they're taller than regular bushings.

I switched to conicals a few weeks ago and really liked the difference. I like indys and wanted a looser truck feel that was hard to get on cylinders. If Indy turns too slow for you I would give them a shot. It’s not a crazy difference. I don’t feel like it’s unstable, but the turning change was really good. I have titanium’s coming in a few days and I’ll probably put them on those as well.