Best Complete Skateboard Setup For Transition

A common question I get is what is my setup, so in this video I'm setting up a brand new complete while explaining why I got each product to assemble this board for good transition skateboarding. Support by subscribing bit.ly/subscribezackdowdy​​ This setup will be great for skating bowls, backyard pools, mini ramps, and pretty much everything else with transition. Also a few tips and suggestions that you should consider when thinking about setting up a new skateboard.
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Complete skateboard setup cost breakdown:
Polar Skateboards Deck $55
Bronson Bearings $20
Ace Trucks $45
Spitfire Wheels $38
Huh Hardwire $3
Griptape $Homie Hook Up
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[@MRREE-zw6xc]

That guy at the end was tearing that pool up!! And as always great vid!

[@David-jj9qo]

Chris Russell

[@lesageduvillage7494]

i've tried a lot of setups for bowl riding, the last one probably being my favorite which is a 8.5 with 169 trucks and 60 mm 100a wheels, realy stable and cool to ride

[@mikebaugus1408]

Notification squad checking in! 🙋‍♂️

[@ZackDowdy]

You’re the 💣

[@richsantiago1]

Great Vid! Love the ender with Chris puttin on a clinic in that bowl.

[@x-hunter1965]

These videos are getting so good! This isn't like a regular board set up video. You put some serious effort behind it and it shows yo. Love it!

[@jaredaustin6845]

No idea why, but for me board set up videos are the most satisfying videos to watch. Especially when you explain the gear you got and why. I personally am a two set up guy, one for street one for transition, but both within a quarter inch of each other (8.75 and 9). Biggest crucial/noticeable difference for me is the wheel size (52mm vs 54+). I also prefer aces over indys for transition skating. Something about the turning on them. Anyway, killer vid!!

[@thisgoestoeleven]

I ride a 9.13 Powell AA flight deck, Ace 55s, and 54mm slime balls for everything, park, street, transition, and I love it. Wide boards and nice surfy trucks just feel good.

[@arthurwedlock2857]

If your still struggling with frontside slappy's what I found helpful when I was learning them was to loosen up your trucks and think off it as more off a carve grind on flat.

[@switchnollie3]

Love hearing different perspectives. Just got some 55mm wheels and I felt like those were big. I wonder what 58’s feel like! Awesome video and good input! New sub

[@gabesullivan1617]

Dowdy absolutely killing lately! Great set up video

[@ZackDowdy]

Appreciate the love Gabe!

[@tristanw2319]

I've had 2 Polar decks in that shape and it's probably my favorite shape I've ever skated. Super comfy, not too long and neither is the wheelbase, is a great all around shape. Great pop as always from Polar and the shorter wheelbase keeps it from feeling too heavy.

[@selfactualizer2099]

What is the wheelbase? I only use 15-16 inch wheelbase

[@tristanw2319]

@@selfactualizer2099I believe it was 14.5", was definitely under 15".

[@mfscriptz2647]

yeah I have this exact shape and even though its 9.25 It doesnt feel heavy at all.

[@kickpushkid1988]

the 1 dislike skates 7.75

[@maxwellharmon4172]

Well done sir! well done!

[@chaschumacher]

Dope vid!!

[@roybatty4578]

I got my Ace 55s and an 8.75 Grimple Stix popsicle for transition, the way those trucks slide on the coping when I lock into a bs 5050 is pure magic

[@NeilHesterSkateboarding]

Nice board ! I only skate transition and ride a 9” Steve Caballero Flight that has a lovely square tail, round nose and steep concave that keeps my front foot firmly planted in the pocket at the nose. Indy 149’s bones hard bushings to make the indys turn sharper. 1/8” risers, 58mm Spitfire F4 full conicals that grip any surface and lock in great & go nice and fast, and bones Swiss 6 ball bearings and Powell thin rib rails which are super slidey ands it’s perfect 👌 Installing the bearing spacers means you can tighten the wheel nuts all the way down as tight as they go and the wheels spin as fast as they should. I made a few videos demonstrating on my channel.

[@zhukie]

Wow, nice. That description took me back to reading skateboard magazines when I was a kid :)

[@elpadre4202]

Just switched to 9.8 deck (8.8 at the tail), 159 Indy's and 53mm 101a Spitfire conicals. Loving it too.

[@intransition8548]

Damn! that look awesome.

[@rsh34h4n]

12:44 is the definition of a skatepark

[@KyleAndersonSkates]

setup looks awesome! one day i'll have to try a board with that sort of shape. I personally have 2 setups, but one is for vert and one is for everything else. vert setup is 8.5 with 58s and my everything else is a 8.38 with 52s. decided to do the dual setups cause my local park/shop hooked it up with the complete from an IG contest during quarantine

[@bakedyournoodle8158]

Thats nice. Just got an 8.38 as well. Thanks for the insight. #bakeyournoodle

[@32srt32]

the quarks are the most interesting part seeing peoples board setups!

[@qualemigarbawhichilike6865]

I have the exact same board ( but with avenues trucks) and it’s amazing

[@angelokefalas3750]

Go big or go home. I still collect pops but skate anything bigger than 8.5. I'm old school. Pigs Rule! Looked like a fun session with Dan the other day. Enjoyed that one. He gave me a heads up on what is coming! Keep up the collabs and good work Brother! 👊🐷🤘

[@smithst.fingerboards2661]

Ayee I’m rocking that graphic but it’s the 8.5 and I got the 55s perfect mix for park / mini ramp

[@luisbarvalopez]

Nice!

[@MrFreezook]

Would love to see ocean beach Skatepark :) been there once / hello from Egypt

[@pablou8892]

Most amazing poshponk skate vids ver,gracias

[@sebp400]

I just got a Nick Boserio, the only Polar that was left at that the shop. It's wide for me (8.625) and I love it. The concave is great too. with some 149 MIDS.

[@Officialbruvboy]

Sheeeeesh🔥🔥🔥

[@skateshorts641]

I love the sun glasses

[@zapp2123]

nice setup

[@adda89]

similar to my most recent setup too, I got my first christmas complete since I was a teen, I got a deck from Detested a UK company more on the punk and black metal side of things, 9" with a similar shape to yours, ace 55's, similar grip job, bronson g3's and spitfire 54mm F4 conicals.

[@ZackDowdy]

Ayyy!! Great minds think alike

[@asphyxiation]

I've been wanting to get another shaped 9" deck but haven't had any luck finding one.

[@RantingYogi]

Dat stimi check!😁

[@skulldrawer666]

Hey Zach how are you liking the Aces so far? Thinking about getting a pair of 55s for an 8.5" street/park setup. I've heard a lot of good things but I'm scared of switching from what I know lol.

[@landonkane1795]

Get em I love them

[@pablou8892]

Unique locales unique rad session

[@32srt32]

ace trucks you dont want to tighten right away anyways the bushings are too soft and will blow out. you need to right them stock for the first week until they break in and round out a little before you tighten up any of the kingpins

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

I’m trying to get into transition skateboarding, coming from street, not use to skateboarding with big fat boards, I ride a 7.75 , don’t think that’s a good size for transition right? What would be a good size to start with, I like this deck shape ,something I would want to try.

[@andreabordoni2665]

What do you think about boards made in Mexico??

[@stah7447]

I never tighten my trucks when they are new either. they always adjust perfectly. although I don't ride tight trucks.

[@jamesb1412]

Are you still riding 58mm wheels? I’m keen to know, for mini ramp and transition, if you would choose 54mm or 56mm. I don’t see many 55mm wheels available…?

[@intransition8548]

I wish I had that complete...

[@lightningstudio100]

Thought on Ace vs indies? im thinking about getting new trucks and since i dont skate a whole lot (and the few spots in my home town are mainly gaps) trucks last a long time with me. Want to make sure i make a good decision Keep up those videos, your whole vibe and skating style makes you hands down my favourite skater on youtube :) take care

[@ZackDowdy]

ACE turn better, and have better bushings, along with good geometry. I rode Indys for 10+ years and I’m happy I made the switch.

[@lightningstudio100]

@@ZackDowdy opinions are personal but this one feels like a no brainer! My doubts were because i heard people saying that aces have a smaller wheel base. I assumed it wouldnt be that noticeable since the wheel base of the board obviously wont change. Do you feel the difference that much or is it an issue?

[@ZackDowdy]

@@lightningstudio100 non issue

[@lightningstudio100]

@@ZackDowdy thank you so much for your time!! Really appreciate the help :) take care!!

[@mathewharmer478]

I don't mind risers you can ride lose trucks and finger tighten if you need to

[@pinkyonthering5737]

How is that white chair so clean? It's outside!

[@danfromzr3289]

Unfortunately you kind of need risers on the 9" Independent Trucks. They make them so flat. Not sure why they do that. Assuming it's not an issue on the Ace Trucks

[@landonkane1795]

Ace trucks da best

[@ksfwfc2899]

What about indoors with that set up?

[@samueljamespillar]

Polar Dane1 forever

[@James_cowley]

I love riding different boards! You should try some 10” trucks.

[@ZackDowdy]

Like some 215s?? I haven't tried trucks that big in a long time, would love to.

[@James_cowley]

@@ZackDowdy yeah 215s are the big ole 10 inchers... there is so much room for activities on them!

[@32srt32]

ace 55 is a 9" axle and a indy 159 is a 8.75" axle.

[@sheriffderek]

Is it just me... or have the prices of these items not changed in 20+ years? If my burrito was $2.75 - and now it's $9.00, how are these things still the same price?

[@Mk3Lew]

That’s a very good point. But keep it quiet before they notice and put the prices up 👀😂

[@nickfaber610]

Who was that guy skating in the end of the video

[@leredditcommander8208]

what shape is that? most polar shaped decks look weird on pictures so im afraid i wont like it. Also when to change wheels? had my bones SPF for 10 years and i dont feel like i they are bad or anything, last time i checked their size they were 2mm worn, so idk

[@James-hy1xc]

55$ after taxes what board shop are you going 2 ...

[@pablou8892]

Cmon

[@tigerbalm666]

The onl ything I like about your board is the maple top..but you covered it u............Doh! Be so kool if someone did cactus graphics with som skulls.

[@ksfwfc2899]

U r good

[@petestyles8911]

No rails this time?

[@ksfwfc2899]

No risers?

[@cristobalolave9234]

damn Chris Rusell lookin like a viking

[@stevensepic.]

Are you going to make more diy videos?

[@ZackDowdy]

YES!! Working on 2 right now.

[@lo0ser555]

i ride 58mm wheels on my street setup and i cant do that without risers. let alone on Ace. you really have no issues there?

[@ZackDowdy]

I've only skated it for a few minutes yesterday, I'll find out today though! I'm sure there will be some wheel bite as first.

[@ryansmith248]

I read that a lot of risers aren’t compatible with ace, do you know what brand risers work with them

[@lo0ser555]

@@ryansmith248 ive never heard of that. and i cant imagine why. only truck that i know has an issue with risers are thunders cause theyre drilled more in the middle of the baseplate. i allways use Smucks risers. the oval holes should fit any truck, and both new and oldschool bolt patern. my friend rides them with Psycho risers and those dont have oval holes. so i guess most risers shuild just work.

[@misan2]

I would say it need some, at least on the front truck.

[@pablou8892]

Lets skate everybody

[@Prykora]

I use a grind king skate tool. really compact and useless on most normal setups (:

[@fourground4363]

homie fucked that bowl up!

[@knitterfreiyoutube]

I don't get it. 58 mm wheels without riserpads on ACE trucks and original bushings? I ride 60mm wheels with 1/4 riser pad on ACE trucks and still have wheelbites.

[@jt4tado]

did you put your "middle thing" (speed ring) between your bearing and wheel? my heart exploded. they go on either side of the bearings, against the truck and the axle nut. (axle nut not axle bolt, bolt is like a screw the nut screws onto it.)

[@madsteeez]

Smells a bit wheelbitey to me..😬

[@mielseys629]

E

[@RodneySloan]

I heard there's a shortage of skate parts, especially outside of the US, because of the current global situation. Anyone else found the same? I've struggled to find stuff online locally, but I only started skating again during the pandemic, so I can't really compare.

[@ZackDowdy]

Yeah! Skate Shops were really struggling to get product for awhile it seems to have gotten better recently though.

[@selfactualizer2099]

Lunch break dressed like that? Can I have your life please?

[@tigerbalm666]

Why are 99% board has shitty graphics? I use Ace AF1, allen bolts, 60mm OJ's