Gear your contemplating buying?

[JJ_Skates]

- Quasi Moon Child Dec 8.5 x 33
- Indy Stage 11 Standard 149mm Truck 8.5" Silver
- Ricta Chrome Clouds Red 86a Wheels 54mm
- Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearings
- Independent Phillips Hardware 7/8" Silver & Black
- Jessup Griptape
- Pig Rails, Black

It's been about five years since I've touched a board. I'm looking ot add on some Riptide Pivot Cups and Bones Hard bushings. I feel like 54mm is my sweet spot to go from street to park and everything in between.

[beandemon]

- Quasi Moon Child Dec 8.5 x 33
- Indy Stage 11 Standard 149mm Truck 8.5" Silver
- Ricta Chrome Clouds Red 86a Wheels 54mm
- Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearings
- Independent Phillips Hardware 7/8" Silver & Black
- Jessup Griptape
- Pig Rails, Black

It's been about five years since I've touched a board. I'm looking ot add on some Riptide Pivot Cups and Bones Hard bushings. I feel like 54mm is my sweet spot to go from street to park and everything in between.

Looks solid. Might consider the 92a Rictas as a (re)starter wheel. I’d also hold off on the bones bushings and for sure riptides until you get some time in - the experience of breaking in trucks will only make your life richer.  If it ain’t broke…

Caveat: if you already know you like firmer trucks and/or you’re bigger, go with the hard bones or aftermarket Indy bushings. Look, I’m just trying to spare you some bushing madness. The most seemingly benign and frequent gateway to the madnesses.

[JJ_Skates]

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- Quasi Moon Child Dec 8.5 x 33
- Indy Stage 11 Standard 149mm Truck 8.5" Silver
- Ricta Chrome Clouds Red 86a Wheels 54mm
- Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearings
- Independent Phillips Hardware 7/8" Silver & Black
- Jessup Griptape
- Pig Rails, Black

It's been about five years since I've touched a board. I'm looking ot add on some Riptide Pivot Cups and Bones Hard bushings. I feel like 54mm is my sweet spot to go from street to park and everything in between.

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Looks solid. Might consider the 92a Rictas as a (re)starter wheel. I’d also hold off on the bones bushings and for sure riptides, until you get some time in - the experience of breaking in trucks will only make your life richer.  If it ain’t broke…

Caveat: if you already know you like firmer trucks and/or you’re bigger, go with the hard bones or aftermarket Indy bushings. Look, I’m just trying to spare you some bushing madness. The most seemingly benign and frequent gateway to the madnesses.

Good point.

I already have a set of 54mm V1 STFs lying around to "get back on the horse" with. I do like a firmer ride so I'll probably gun for the Bones Hard bushings and swap out the pivot cups to Riptide and ride the setup like that without tweaking for a month. I could probably afford to ditch risers with the 54's and the hard bushings in place.

So the goal is to get that setup and don't touch it for a month to have a baseline to build from. I've missed skating so it'll be nice to get back into things.

[rocklobster]

Enjoi BoS Jerry + Louie decks for keepers, the one with Jerry wearing Xmas lights and Louie on a bicycle.

[GliderSkateboards]

Tempted to buy and set up a 917 cruiser /surf deck. Anyone have one?

https://callme917.com/collections/frontpage/products/chopper-surfer-deck-6-5

[Mbrimson88]

Wait, what? Fury Trucks are back? Gotta tell the homie from 2006. I have a Decathlon near me, maybe I can make it there soon.

I would say "Use caution" but I think you could tell fairly quickly if they seemed like cheap junk, compared to the real thing.

Even then, at their peak, they were reasonable.  Someone I know still has a set and they do work, but unless those ones in the sports store are just the right size, you might be out of luck.

Most likely 8 to 8.25 like the other stuff they have, board sizes, etc.

[rocklobster]

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Wait, what? Fury Trucks are back? Gotta tell the homie from 2006. I have a Decathlon near me, maybe I can make it there soon.

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I would say "Use caution" but I think you could tell fairly quickly if they seemed like cheap junk, compared to the real thing.

Even then, at their peak, they were reasonable.  Someone I know still has a set and they do work, but unless those ones in the sports store are just the right size, you might be out of luck.

Most likely 8 to 8.25 like the other stuff they have, board sizes, etc.

One of the guys at my locals fucking rips and was riding the Decathlon Fury trucks for over a year. Filmed some heavy tricks in a video with his crew. Only recently changed to Indys after they snapped on him.

This was a also a guy who knew nothing about length or wheelbase prior to 2021.

So in short - they are decent

[beandemon]

About 5 shaped/re-ish decks I don’t need. Goddamn holiday sneak attack drops.

[JJ_Skates]

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Wait, what? Fury Trucks are back? Gotta tell the homie from 2006. I have a Decathlon near me, maybe I can make it there soon.

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I would say "Use caution" but I think you could tell fairly quickly if they seemed like cheap junk, compared to the real thing.

Even then, at their peak, they were reasonable.  Someone I know still has a set and they do work, but unless those ones in the sports store are just the right size, you might be out of luck.

Most likely 8 to 8.25 like the other stuff they have, board sizes, etc.

Shit, my first "real board" had Fury trucks on em. It was a Birdhouse complete actually. That's hella nostalgic. Makes me want to hunt down my old first setup and put it on my wall!

[mvdbosch90]

I’m currently on the Ace AF1 55 on my 8.5 deck, also rode the Ace Classics 55 on an 8.75 deck. I really like how they steer, very fluent and carvy, while still having that quite stable center But I get what people are saying when they say it’s a little more difficult to do tricks on them… It somehow just feels a little harder and more sluggish to get my board in the air. I rode thunders before, a lot lighter, but when I try my old thunders now, it just feels off and I really don’t like the steering. I’m considering giving the Independent Forged Hollow a try to see what the 1,5mm height difference and the weight difference will do. Any people with experience on both?

[I Can't Think]

Either the new royals or the lurps. Royals are everything I want on paper (lower, inverted, good turn), while Lurps just seem really interesting, but maybe too high?

[devourthehours]

I’m currently on the Ace AF1 55 on my 8.5 deck, also rode the Ace Classics 55 on an 8.75 deck. I really like how they steer, very fluent and carvy, while still having that quite stable center But I get what people are saying when they say it’s a little more difficult to do tricks on them… It somehow just feels a little harder and more sluggish to get my board in the air. I rode thunders before, a lot lighter, but when I try my old thunders now, it just feels off and I really don’t like the steering. I’m considering giving the Independent Forged Hollow a try to see what the 1,5mm height difference and the weight difference will do. Any people with experience on both?

Just switched back to Indys after a good 2 years on Aces ( both classics and AF1s). Indy definitely won't turn as fluidly as the Aces but they still get a pretty deep turn. I switched back because the stable center feels bigger on Indys to me. Aces definitely felt more squirrely and made it hard to land a lot of tricks for me. Also the weight savings were worth it for me. I never realized how tired a heavy setup makes me after 3+ hours of skating. I think my truck madness is finally over...

[Bob Loblaw]

Has anyone skated both Indy Forged Hollows and the Titanium Indy's?
I'm switching from some hand me down Indy Mids.

I have a board with Aces and a board with Venture Hi's, and want something in the middle

[Reed Richards]

This is REALLY tempting...

[mvdbosch90]

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I’m currently on the Ace AF1 55 on my 8.5 deck, also rode the Ace Classics 55 on an 8.75 deck. I really like how they steer, very fluent and carvy, while still having that quite stable center But I get what people are saying when they say it’s a little more difficult to do tricks on them… It somehow just feels a little harder and more sluggish to get my board in the air. I rode thunders before, a lot lighter, but when I try my old thunders now, it just feels off and I really don’t like the steering. I’m considering giving the Independent Forged Hollow a try to see what the 1,5mm height difference and the weight difference will do. Any people with experience on both?

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Just switched back to Indys after a good 2 years on Aces ( both classics and AF1s). Indy definitely won't turn as fluidly as the Aces but they still get a pretty deep turn. I switched back because the stable center feels bigger on Indys to me. Aces definitely felt more squirrely and made it hard to land a lot of tricks for me. Also the weight savings were worth it for me. I never realized how tired a heavy setup makes me after 3+ hours of skating. I think my truck madness is finally over...

Thanks for sharing your experience, you're drawing me closer to actually buying them

[FUBAR]

Another set of 50mm Darkroom wheels. They are on sale everywhere that has them still. Might as well stock up.

[FrozenIndustries]

This is REALLY tempting...

Posting about the WE drop and then this? I can't be spending money on this stuff right now but you're making it pretty hard.

[Sid Farkus - Bra Salesman]

This is REALLY tempting...

Just ordered...victim of the temptress

[backinaction]

Has anyone skated both Indy Forged Hollows and the Titanium Indy's?
I'm switching from some hand me down Indy Mids.

I have a board with Aces and a board with Venture Hi's, and want something in the middle

Yes, but not in the same sizes.  I have Forged Hollow 144s and 159s and Ti 149s.   Ti are super nice, but if I honestly had to say that they would help you land a trick that you couldn't on the forged hollows I would answer no.   If you go super big then the Ti would be stronger - but I don't.  If you grind through the axles until they fall apart then the Ti will last longer.  Probably not worth the upgrade for most people unless you just have cash to burn.

[Lord Quas]

Has anyone fucked with the new ace trucks since they've resized their shit? i dont think i'll ever stop rolling their "classic" model truck, they literally had the perfect hanger length on their old 44s.

[LebowskisRug]

Has anyone skated both Indy Forged Hollows and the Titanium Indy's?
I'm switching from some hand me down Indy Mids.

I have a board with Aces and a board with Venture Hi's, and want something in the middle

Yes, I have a set of 144 Forged Ti's that are used with good life left I'd sell on the cheap. I actually like the Mids so maybe would could work out a trade.

Personally the forged ti are too light for me.

[LebowskisRug]

Really considering the Quasi BBS Dane Barker. Waffling between sizes as I've loved both the 8.25 and 8.38

[kenjiro]

Strongly considering the 1991 jr. shape from polar. one of the few 14.38 wb boards in their lineup. it would be my first shaped board so i’m torn

[Bob Loblaw]

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Has anyone skated both Indy Forged Hollows and the Titanium Indy's?
I'm switching from some hand me down Indy Mids.

I have a board with Aces and a board with Venture Hi's, and want something in the middle

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Yes, I have a set of 144 Forged Ti's that are used with good life left I'd sell on the cheap. I actually like the Mids so maybe would could work out a trade.

Personally the forged ti are too light for me.

I could be down, I'll send you a dm

[munchbox]

ace low bushings
carhartt b01

anyone know a shop that sells the bushings in nyc? rather not pay shipping on bushings

its time to graduate from dickies. blew out my last pair of 874s and dont even care to fix them. pops is a carpenter and swears by carhartt, rarely see him with new pants

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ace low bushings
carhartt b01

anyone know a shop that sells the bushings in nyc? rather not pay shipping on bushings

its time to graduate from dickies. blew out my last pair of 874s and dont even care to fix them. pops is a carpenter and swears by carhartt, rarely see him with new pants

I wear b01s. A lot.
I like the fit, I like the material. I like that they say ‘made in USA’, I like the price.
I think 874s have their place, obviously much more disposable, not really into going to Walmart, or the internet (b01s I can get at local hardware store). Anyways.
In the summer, b01s are pretty stifling. 874s do well. Right now, I’m working in cold, wet weather, and like the b01s and the pockets.
If you like to wash and dry your clothes, a lot, be forewarned, that is what has caused the most wear on my pants.
I’ve glanced at some of the other workwear companies, 1620, etc…I like the way carhartts feel, less synthetic.

There is some of my not so deep thoughts.

[Sondor]

Got these 2 option for new trucks: venture high 6.1 or indy 149 mids for 8.5 decks?
always skated indies, should I awake from this "nightmare"?

[Frank and Fred]

Only b/c its made at Watson Laminates and with properly screen printed graphics.

[backinaction]

Only b/c its made at Watson Laminates and with properly screen printed graphics.

How is Watson these days? I think they are pressing the G&S as well.  A while back I saw an ebay listing for one of the Blender reissues that was super pressure cracked.  Not sure if that is the norm with them.

[Frank and Fred]

Good question. Last Watson boards I had were from Patines Americanos. Those boards were great. I assume they still are, as a good few companies use them for special projects like this...