Andy Anderson's Vert Board Setup

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[@IVI4V3R1CK]

One can never be too safe--he wears a helmet even when assembling the board.

[@vinny9196]

Never know when the razor blade attacks your head

[@steve-00]

It's just like a hat for him

[@luckyjones5289]

it's branding and marketing

[@asususersupreme]

andy without a helmet is just not andy

[@ProdigalSuns]

Lmao

[@CyrusCastella]

“Everything I’m saying is just what I think I know. I might not know anything.” - Andy Anderson

[@CyrusCastella]

I want that quote on a tee

[@lisotunali3807]

@@CyrusCastella me too lol

[@UkiMalefu]

..."and I'm willing to accept that."

[@ludennis0606]

Do your own research

[@mysteryace10]

Mood 90% of the time honestly

[@suf972]

i’m so glad that it’s this long, i love the intricacies of andy’s mind

[@bullocktm]

Bob Ross sets up a skateboard am I right.

[@suf972]

exactly!!!!!!!

[@WillieStratton]

100%. The wizard speaks

[@jasonborne5359]

Never in my life did i think id watch someone set up a board for an hour and ten minutes. Andy is such a chill dude he actually cured my anxiety

[@Bob101520]

Was about to go sleep. "See Andy Anderson setting up his board" Stay up for another hour and 11 minutes.

[@kevincaputo3044]

Same

[@fredbissnette3104]

Yup

[@dxvid9974]

same

[@bassheadlife492]

Ong

[@affron1887]

Anyone else no, Andy I’ll watch for a few minutes and end up watching the entire video

[@dwolivas]

No one has taught me more about skateboarding than Kyro, Lastra, and Anderson

[@braillearmyplus1497]

🙌❤

[@idelta_vengeance4768]

@booflamekook Carlos Lastra old braille employee that left couple times ago

[@Filibie]

@@idelta_vengeance4768 living legend*

[@michaellorden8150]

They all seem like very nice guys too

[@beuxjmusic]

I would also like to shoutout Jonny Giger for helping me to understand technical better with foot placement and whatnot. Also a much more practical shoutout to Jason PArk, who just tries to have fun like I do, but is much better at it! Kyro and Lastra teach me to take it easy and keep going. Giger teaches me to never stop hoping and trying to push way past my abilities. Anderson and Park make crazy and innovative things look so fun and easy, that I have the courage to just be creative myself.

[@GoodRoads]

Love hearing Andy talk about his deck shape. Hyper-utility. Every square inch is considered.

[@luckyjones5289]

4sure this guy is a natural born sk8ter... but also an excellent born marketeer ! I believe he knows exactly what he's doing !

[@beuxjmusic]

Sorry to be Crass, but I kind of wish you had Typo'd that 2nd 'e' with an 'i'...

[@williamwebb9724]

I wanna see a podcast that's just three hours of Andy & The Professor talking about whatever they want

[@esaedvik]

THIS.

[@alfielawrence487]

1:11:35 well spent. This dude and the way his mind works is so fascinating, needless to say he absolutely kills it every time!

[@Clumpfy]

I'm a 36 year old beginner, and I simply bought this board because I adore Andy, his skill, his mindset, his attitude and that he always wears a hat. Also the board is freaking sexy! And I have giant feet, tall guy and weigh 100 Kg... so this board just makes sense for me :D Maybe one day I'll be able to make use of all the capabilities this board provides... until then, I just love the look and can feel inspired by the creator of my board. Cheers

[@programSense]

36 year old beginner too. Started in April with my daughter. It’s been fun and gratifying.

[@negligent666]

I don't even skate I'm a bmx dude who had skater friends and watched this whole thing. So interesting especially the stories

[@jambutty2218]

Me neither .

[@rubberonasphalt]

How can you not like this dude. Always stoked to hear his stories

[@kev_whatev]

“I’m just gonna go stream-of-consciousness on this” *immediate cut*

[@ianAEF]

I had already watched this explanation on The Nine Club. I watched it again now.

[@MacJank7]

This was much better without the other yapping

[@allstopblue5717]

@@MacJank7 whatever dude. It’s a great podcast. It wasn’t a dedicated board explanation video like this.

[@dj.mb_one]

i wonder what kind of tools disliked this video...i am 50 years old and i have seen alot in skateboarding but Andy is something special :) thank you Andy for the video and to be honest i only need the wheels and then i will have the same setup as yours :)

[@julesmer4994]

Andy is so cute, he’s such a humble guy. I wish I could meet him someday. Just watching him set up his board and listening to his stories is like a therapy for me.

[@fredbissnette3104]

The world needs this man

[@NavIsTheMan]

Andy Anderson is brilliant. The one and only. This just became one of my favourite videos on youtube.

[@negligent666]

It's awesome that hes like so super stoked to skate for the companies hes sponsored by. That's like a dream life to love the company you work for that much

[@jeffmartin272]

Andy, thank you for this gem. This was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever watched. I don’t skateboard, in fact I ride bmx. The thought, science, technicality, spirituality & history you put into not just your board but your set up is incredible. So much respect and thank you so much for this. This is right up there with listening to Rodney Mullen talk about the evolution of his art. Loved it- so much respect.

[@xtremegrooves]

I just ordered the Flight deck last night!! I'm very anxious! Ordered trucks, hardware, wheels and the Anderson grip tape. I'm super stoked to get back on a board in 26 years.

[@wowjuswow]

So interesting hearing Andy tell stories and share his experiences, great video

[@gamesincharacter5106]

1 minute ago Andy definitely payed attention in science physics and geometry class. Real smart approach with his skateboard deck design

[@santiagocervantes9846]

drillin small pilot holes for screw and a lil line of shoe goo under the rail helped my rails non rattle 1 year+, cheers Andy && braille crew

[@crystaltouchton60]

This was amazing! Love listening to Andy!

[@CooeeCharlie]

Absolutely love Andy's genuine gratitude and admiration of his peers. Also, his knowledge of skateboarding cultural heritage.

[@patrickbrooks9567]

i'll be honest, i was skeptical about the ripping of the tape but when you showed the camera up close, i was sold. looks f'n sick!!!

[@edwassermann8368]

I liked Nigel's board setup video with Andy, but this is the best one I've ever seen.

[@mrbeans2425]

"I'm just gonna go stream of consciousness on this" hahaha. exactly why I love this dude! I am buying one! Can't believe it hasn't been done before! super smart. Dude we always drew on our Grip tape.

[@greengonzonz]

That was an absolute treat! Thanks Braille team.

[@lukasripp6384]

I just watched this while I did my physics homework about waves and when andy said that different wheels and decks have a different wavelength my mind was blown because it is so true

[@gummywormjim]

Andy: "I'm just gonna go stream of consciousness on this." Editor realizing this is going to be an hour long setup video: 😩 (WE APPRECIATE YOU, EDITORS!)

[@ericm6208]

Andy is really intelligent, every time he goes into the weeds he shows he is straight brilliant and I am grateful to learn more. Wow.

[@esaedvik]

I could honestly watch this for a very long time...Andy, pls start streaming your every board setup :D

[@seansappok1141]

The mad scientist of skateboards, dudes a genius, been so long since anyone came out with new stuff

[@roycenlisa]

One of the most interesting and informative videos (of any kind) I've seen.

[@friele80]

this is insanely entertaining. thank you for making my day!

[@garettsuperloser804]

Cool dude, really enjoy seeing & listening to someone passionate about their craft. PLUS he skates like a rockstar!

[@ccskateboarding8956]

i was watching this at 3 in the morning and andys storytimes are helping rn cuz i could not sleep

[@whatmemories3728]

Andy needs to make his own KZbin channel!

[@PupuKaka69]

I just liked it before starting the video. LET'S GO ANDYYYYYY

[@dprmarley31]

yeah buddy best board ever built I got two mini and one large ! Keep on making the best Andy and being the best skater!

[@michaelscarn4036]

dude being a vancouver born and raised skater still living here i love hearing the storys of andy bussing to north surrey (Sketchy area surrey is btw) ahaha Andy is hands down one of my favourite skaters of all time i just bought the last flight deck my skate shop carried of his yesterday! 150$ canadian for the deck so worth it apprently there so rare every skateshop only got 2

[@josephhayes6071]

Well I know what my griptape design is gonna be. Awesome deck and explanation. Thanks Andy - I just bought your board

[@georgemcmahon78]

I could listen to Andy speak for days. He has a such a Beautful Mind and Soul. I only came across him last week when I was watching the Skateboarding from the Olympic Games and have been checking out all of his KZbin Clips. He is such a Genuine and Caring Person. And then you get to his actual Skateboarding his Skills are out of this world. Wuld have to be the Most Creative Skater Ever... Absolutely Love This Guy... Keep It Up Andy You are a Star !!!

[@PajamaPantsStudios]

Yeah, when he said “remember that crazy dude who drove over all the people?” I felt that

[@etnocsama]

Bruh is definitely out there, appreciate the wavelength. I need to get my frequency back up to the same vibration Andy is riding on. ✌

[@friday7994]

Thank You For This!! I bought a flight deck and this video explained all my questions about his innovative deck...much luv!!

[@VelmaJinkys]

Andy your stories make it all worthwhile.

[@squall3469]

I love this guy, such an interesting and cool person and his skating is so sick

[@jjpgamer1400]

These videos are my favorites

[@_Maxten]

I have andy’s deck and the only downsides to it is that the tail’s square profile doesn’t stay for long. I know he says its the best possible wear down but i love the square! Also, the v cut/rail cuts mean theres only 2 spots on the board that actually touch the ground in primo, and those spots take a huge beating and wears down quickly/chips/delaminates. as opposed to where a normal board the entire side takes the impact, not just those 2 spots. I had the 8.4375 and it wore down to an 8.25. In a month and a half

[@tylerjkim_]

Did the board wear down from freestyle skating?

[@_Maxten]

@@tylerjkim_ well i was def doing primos on the crusty street. And it did razor faster bc when you do caspers you’re razor tailing both the top and bottom of the kicks when its 5 ply

[@tylerjkim_]

@@_Maxten gotcha

[@benjamindecraene3748]

In 1985 my dad bought me a pink skull & sword with blue Gull Wing trucks and fluorescent green bones street wheels. I was living in Belgium at the time and the only kid in school that skated. I was hooked and never looked back. Andy brought me back to those days just watching this video. Thank you for that.

[@1tonyjaa]

so nice to hear Andy talking about his Deck and setup :D

[@NisusPL]

Thank you for being such an inspiring spirit!!

[@bgoutdoors802]

I need one of Andy’s decks. I ride an antihero 9 inch board with a 15 inch wheel base so I think I would love the way his board feels

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

“Little Magyck Moments like that; Are SO worth everything else.” Much respect! Everything else he does, &y has compassion as well.

[@ihatekykparesyts415]

also i like that this guy has the brains to push helmets! smart guy and he is probably saving a few skulls too.

[@darrynkushman1]

This man is Very intelligent , And also an Artist/Skateboarder . Great Wisdom

[@lcrilley93]

This is what I'm talking about Andy talking about his set up and what everything on the board does ive been looking for this since I got his board

[@austingrace6972]

I just love his board and how he explains it.

[@PepGorgonzola]

Thanks for sharing all those Infos Andi!!❤️

[@joecarl5473]

Used T bolts to repair snowboards all the time. Awesome video Andy and crew!!!

[@asiareeves154]

I’ve been waiting for this forever

[@Studio271]

@53:42 ok, that was the best softball I've seen in a while (outside of a talk show); I'd love to hear Andy's mild annoyance that they didn't latch onto it during the part the was edited out after that. ;D

[@carlosreira2189]

That's the perfect shape. I was trying to come up with that very thing in my mind. Shoulda known Andy already nailed it. Great skater and smart unlike some, not naming names. And OMG, finally somebody thought to continue some concave into the nose and tail. About time. Can't believe I'm just finding out about this.

[@gnarshread]

I absolutely love the thought Andy put into this. I wonder how long it took him to develop it.

[@solidbluebrian]

8 years

[@FrancescoMami]

Thank you for the stunning lecture.

[@BetterCallSaul.G]

That Muska Flip in the end!🔥👌🏼

[@unmitigated-claustrophobia]

Andy has the enthusiasm of a 9th grade science teacher, who makes the cool/bad kid laugh, and gains the respect of the whole room.

[@gadda-da-vida]

Andy’s board shape is so frickn awesome

[@captureitjoel9843]

I totally remember the double prong hardware Andy was talking about. So dope!!!

[@dustinmiles3441]

Nothing wrong with mini logo!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@sharkoboyo]

Powell does do a great job on quality I skated my Tony hawk reissue board for 7 years 💪

[@hendersonwilliamk]

When installing rails I put my trucks on first then put a square up against the trucks to align the rails parallel with the trucks.

[@32srt32]

they have clutches and different speeds on a drill. i predrill my hole with a measured drill bit that i wrap tape around so i dont go in too far. i start the screw in the middle and work my way out. i also add thin double sided sticky tape so they stay stuck to the board.

[@mmkjck]

I just wanna say I never miss any episode with Andy Anderson. In my opinion your like the Mullens of today. I hope you make much more videos to come. Just a thought, When you were talking about the rail mounting. Maybe see if Powell could put little dents or marks on the decks so it could be easier for a person if they want to add rails. Just a thought.

[@MacJank7]

But not everyone wants rails in the same place

[@KeithCanisius]

This video was so awesome! Liked the slow in depth detailed style. Not your typical rushy fast emo video.

[@jDDignity]

i literallly tried to experiment with every possible method but not two bottom hardcore hard bushings with the top washer but my mind made up hard bottom and medium top ;), thanks Andy, only thing that was the best till now were those 100A hard red Mini Logo bushings and my winner Tensor interlocking bushings.

[@scottlandb6579]

When putting in your rail screws here’s a tip or at least what we used to do back in the day. Once your rail is aligned use your sticker or whatever to hold rail in place. Place screw into rail hole, hold screwdriver on screw head, and grab your truck and use it as a hammer to tap the end of the screwdriver creating like a pilot hole. This gets the screw started into the deck w/out having to use a ton of body weight effort to start screw. Just a quick tap w/ truck on end of screwdriver to get screw started. It’ll save your screwdriver palm/hand etc. you can also use a hammer if you have one available. We used to also use a cookie sheet and place rails on non-stick cookie sheets to warm them up in oven to then mold them or shape them. But then we found that lying them flat inside aloud for leaning into lip tricks for curbs etc like Andy was talking about. I don’t like running rails anymore. But we used to in the late 80’s. Till Z-Strips came out w/ thin plastic strips you taped all over boards. Anyway just a tip.

[@ShawnxEdge]

Andy... please ask Powell to make a zip up version of your hoodie! I can’t stand pullovers and really want to rock your hoodie!

[@chrhadden]

i had the same set of bridge bolts for 4 years. my first board was a skull and sword and you mentioned them both. i had Powell boards until they started the xt decks around 88. i have 58mm dragons and they are all that im thinking about getting that deck when i need one

[@fredbissnette3104]

I'd take the rails even further and use double sided tape to mount along with the screws. they will never rattle and the screws wont torque loose from gravity when landing hard

[@hiden4blade172]

dude i can listen to andy for hours

[@johnqpublic2718]

That board design is pretty next-level.

[@dbc.ash.]

DBC.. Daily Blessings Coming! Thank You ALL for Everything, Everyday!!

[@DocReo]

Yep Donald Cassel who used to sponsor us at Circle Skates created Bridge Bolts, when it was just the pin. You got it right. And they knocked off his Kingpin too. That's why he created Trucks. I still have a pair he gave me. Wow! you are spot on Powell Peralta History too.

[@BradleyBear]

Andyson is a beast

[@ChadOHara98]

Come on Andy, pressing your bearings in on the vert ramp? The concrete was right there! Lol I might pick up one of your decks...

[@stevenoboyle7341]

45:40 - if bearings are hard to insert into boones or spitfires, simply use some spray auto detail car wax with a q-tip on the inside of the wheel - wipe off with some tissue - and it'll slide right in - been using this method since the 90's - it also allows the bearings to pop out when your ready to do so - I sk8 bones spf wheels with bronson raws, and this method makes bearing cleaning quite easy

[@Mclovinthedank]

Got one of these comming in the mail!

[@harrynathan5759]

Funny thing spilt my lip last weekend kickfliping down this tall ledge it really sucks but all healing 😂🙌

[@lustforlow-end6022]

Hello Andy, you’re a Beast! I love your skating 👍😊

[@jarnesss2546]

I would love to watch a debate between Andy, Ricky, and Chris cole on baggy vs short vs tight leg-wear to find out which ones best

[@xXkrellieXx]

their is no one, NO ONE with such a big passion for skateboarding as andersson has for it

[@Titan520]

Andy is awesome. I like the way he thinks. Not mumbo jumbo.. I'm sold, bought both his boards.

[@harrynathan5759]

Lol I just love the way Andy skates his just the sickes dude ever

[@ghostpopper3320]

Andy's a *POWELL RANGER!*

[@ThismfThomas]

Dear Andy. I have been riding shieldless for 20 years they last me longer. You said prove you wrong so here I am.

[@fat_ninja_status]

When I had my tony 2 tail back in day I put the drill through rails on it. Miss that board why I want to try yours.

[@jaimelee817]

"Chris lives at Cole's house" LMAOOO SUCH A COINCIDENCE