My Perfect Skateboard Setup For Transition

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:05 Deck
2:20 Griptape
2:40 Rails
3:44 Trucks
6:42 Wheels
8:32 Summary

#skateboarding

[Sjur_sm]

I just setup a new all round board today. I watched the older setup videos for reference. Running an 8.5 deck, 149 indy hollows, bones stf 54mm with the reds big balls. I got myself some pads, and new shoes. Hitting the park tomorrow, I’m excited!

[kevinfletcher]

I been riding a set of 56mm Santa Cruz slime balls mini vomits and they are my favorite wheel I've ridden by far. 98a but still slide

[StylianosManios]

Zack … great set up video…. You’re so brave…58mm wheels on stock ace bushings…and no risers….ever wheel bite?

[MikkoHenrikki]

It would be great to hear review on Nfg wheels!👍
I just upgraded from my usual 54mm spitfire tablets to Spitfire 56mm 99a Conical Fulls. Definitely game changer for locking in grinds, speed and more enjoyable on coping!

[BlackMarketHoney]

I also like to change brands as much as possible. It makes a skate more interesting and sometimes more challenging. I think Polar decks super tough compared to other brands. They also seem to stay stiff for longer.
I think spitfire formula 4 wears down quicker than other brands, but the upshot of that is that you can fix flat spots by doing a bunch of power slides. Rumour has it is that if you feed them, they grow again!
I also like OJ wheels. They have a more 'rubber' feel to them. Spitfire have a more damp ride, OJ's have a more lively ride. I like both equally.
I switch between Santa Cruz Slime rails and Powell rib bones. They are both the same height, but the slime rails are harder ABS plastic and slide quicker The rib bones are softer polythene plastic and slide slower. Both great and both wear in the same way.
All the best, Rich in Sweden.

[srt]

spitfire 97a wheels are amazing! so are the oj 95a nomads!

[wattom]

my vert board
creature8.8 darren nav
bons spf60mm 84b
bones 6balls
bones hard bush
independent159 standard
powell railbar

[Brian_Davies]

crazy how everyone is different. stick indy bushings as they come I get wheel bite just looking at the trucks.

[burneraccount]

been loving the shaped polar 8.5 decks for slappy/transition...great shapes and pop...board is worn out and still has lots of snap to it...

[bagis]

New stock indy bushings are good. Preeeetty loose at first but they break in like 30min. btw got the same polar board with indy 159 hollows.

[untitlednoiseB]

pleaaace review a catrina or tool skate from mexico

[declinetostate]

Mini super juice. Great for bombing hills/garages and skating random spots with crappy pavement. I usually leave them on my main board and swap out for hard wheels when I get to a decent spot or the rare skate-park visit.

[sebamtorres]

Love your videos! if I may ask you something, Do you think owning and using different size set ups can be something good? I currently own an 8 size set up, and because I wanted to Start transition I bought a 8.4 and 139 indies. Should I sell the 8 set up? Do you think it Could be advantageous to use both boards in different scenarios or it would just slow down the process or getting comfortable in my new 8.4 🤔

[robertcastillo]

I SKATE 8.75 .ACE trucks. INDEPENDENT hards bushings.BRONSONS bearings and 54 hards

[rowdynixon]

Try the new Powerflex wheels. Jim Gray brought them back and they are so good. I have skated most brands but these are the best ever.

[contorta]

ACE 55s or 60s and Orangatan 62mm Skiffs. You might wonder about the wheels. Well my skatepark is borderline. Some real bad bits at the bottom of the bowl. My spitfire f4's lose a lot of speed going over that eaten up concrete. That is the main reason. Secondly the 86a skiffs, paired with bronson ceramics make my board is damn near silent. Makes for 1am shreds much more stealthy which is good in a city to be safe. But like I say it's the terrain that led to these wheels. Recommend the 86a versions if you have bad terrain in your bowls. Just use the spitfires for learning slide tricks/ and anything but transition really. Oh and deck I went with a Polar Rozenberg FACESCAPE P9 with Eheel Wells. Also use a 1/8th soft riser (deck side) and a 1/4 hard riser (truck side). Logic is I carve hard, wheel bite is always an issue. My spitfire set-up has no risers just feel the need for these taller wheels.

[elpadre]

Right now my all round board is 8.5 antihero, Indy 159s, spitfire 53mm 101a and modus black bearings. Loving it.

[inspirationx]

Alta Wheels- (Hosoi& Jimmu wilkens, Tom shaar) Absolutely great ride

[mikeyverano]

I’m rocking 8.5 deck. AF1 55 trucks. 1/8 inch ace risers. Bones Swiss bearings. And the same wheels you got! (58mm og classic)

[chase]

I went from 3-boards to an all-purpose 9.25 deck and I skate it more than I did the other 3 combined. Something too easy about just grabbing and going without putting much thought into it. Bones Rough Riders and my 159's compliment the setup. Perfect for bowls and street!