How to set your board up for downhill longboarding

[@nunovalverde2496]

Just one very easily forgotten and quite cheap but somewhat hard to find little piece of gear that plays a major role in starting your slides and basically not getting yourself speed wobbling: pivot cups. If it gets worn-out and you get slack between the truck and the seat, it doesn't really matter how well set up your trucks are: you'll be flying on the opposite direction of your board - I learned that one the hard way. Another great video there, concise and quite on the essential. Cool slides as well. Wear your helmet!

[@downhill254skate]

Good advice!

[@HasanProd]

This has been the most resourceful video for understanding free riding thank you so much ❤❤

[@AroniDeliquint]

hey, i almost diled my board in my head just from listening to this. thanks

[@sukaygunsayran8694]

Golden comment

[@sergiofilho7845]

Your videos are amazingly informative, clear and cover everything we need to know, thank you so much for share my brother, god bless you.

[@asher2865]

Hey dude. I REALLY like your videos. They're quite better than any other longboard reviewer I've seen so far, and I've seen quite a lot. So much knowledge, good explanation and great footage. Keep on the good job! You should make a video on how to maximize setup for a cruiser.

[@downhill254skate]

thanks bro, I try to inform the people! :)

[@micahjones7837]

@@downhill254skate seconded :)

[@austinwilloughby1932]

My favourite channel and best longboard channel by far!! Keep it up dude🤟

[@downhill254skate]

thanks dude!

[@67LROCK]

Thanks for the info. I own 21 Longboards And I'm always checking and changing. Each one of them have a different feel from Paris trucks to Ronin and then back to Bear and many more. I'm a fiend for the sport Keep Riding.Peace!

[@sukaygunsayran8694]

Aye the senpai spraying us with wisdom aswell

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

That Landyachtz Freedive Reef is an awesome deck! The only reason I bought the Prism Theory V2 instead was the extra width for my big feet and the deck contours.

[@downhill254skate]

You made the right choice! The freedive is a great board, it works ok for big feet but it favors a smaller stance

[@GuacSause]

Dude ive been looking for a video exactly like this, thank you so much.

[@chaoticdestruction87]

Another great video,can't wait to recalibrate my board

[@janspiroll1875]

Good video men thanks

[@terrytam2673]

Great channel, very detailed, informative and I especially like how the videos are split up to easily jump to specific topics I need to research

[@downhill254skate]

thanks for watching!

[@issaacxxx6202]

I think I met you at the Tactics in Eugene a few years back

[@SB-fe4gt]

Excellent video, Thank You

[@tobyhicks7858]

This was actually so helpful, thank you.

[@max.1mes]

Hello mate ! First, hats off for this very complete and objective video that gives any beginner a good overview. If I could add one thing from my personal experience, I think you may be wrong about top hat washers. They’re like the classic flat ones BUT they have kind of a sleeve, that you have to put in the bushing hole : it allows the bushing to be « sticked » to the axle and it gives you more precision over your setup, as the sleeve fits perfectly. Talking about cup washers you can see that most of companies building precision trucks don’t use them anymore, as you say it restricts a lot the movement. In my own you loose control over the lean of your truck and it’s too restrictive for taking good apexes. Keep going, cheers from France ! PS : we’d like a review of à Happy Board Co. Deck :3

[@downhill254skate]

I think amish washers work well for some people but not the majority of them. They add an inconsistent feel to the rebound which isn't good for skating fast. but some people really enjoy em. Yeah the cupped washer comes with it's disadvantages, but I think it's a good option for making cast trucks feel a bit more consistent. It has it's disadvantages but it is worth it. I'd love to review Happy board deck when I can!

[@bogger1886]

Would you recommend any particular downhill decks? Cheers

[@AroniDeliquint]

hey mman youre amazing

[@liamalford101]

Yasss brother! Coming with the knowledge as always. THANK YOU. peace and love from the Exeter area in Devon UK 👊🏽 (heard you might know where that is?…) Respect

[@downhill254skate]

Thanks for watching! I do know where Devon is - almost dated a girl from there lol didn't work out

[@BayAreaLongboarder]

Great vid man! Insightful as always

[@downhill254skate]

thanks for watching! :)

[@emm_beja]

Just what I needed 🔥🔥🔥

[@downhill254skate]

[@Ilovelife968]

Yooo, your subscribers increase a lot 🍾

[@downhill254skate]

yup! Not bad eh haha

[@philip6252]

Awesome video. Why should we stay away from top hat washers? What's bad about them?

[@downhill254skate]

They make the bushing bounce towards that edge of lean, which in practice doesn't feel good when you're taking a corner at a high speed. The trucks don't feel too stable ...

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼👌🏼👌🏼🤙🏼 *At what speeds are the Top Hat (sleeved) Flat washers problematic?*

[@downhill254skate]

Mostly going fast and taking corners aggressievly!

[@eBoard3R]

​​@@downhill254skate I tried top hat washer on my front truck road side, on a double kingpin setup, cupped for everythin else... did not enjoy it so went with standard flat washers all around in the end.

[@theuzlivid]

Is it advisable to mismatch hangers with different base plates?

[@waylonmock1371]

Your vids are so helpful! You mentioned "plug" bushings to remove slop. Do I need 2 plugs per truck? Can I use a plug/barrel or plug/cone setup on each truck?

[@downhill254skate]

You only need one plug, and one regular bushing. And they only work in specific trucks, Bear gen 6, Caliber iii, Randal R3 etc.

[@bendevries2648]

Would a more voluminous chubby/magnum/eliminator bushing BS in Paris trucks have the same effect as using a regular barrel BS with cupped washer for a strong centre?

[@saas-rx1td]

You say that you like the plug bushings, what do you think of riot plugs are they an alternative?

[@downhill254skate]

Plug bushing are atttached to the bushing and they help with rebound and support in the lean. They plugs alone don't work as well.

[@talksslow8490]

What do you think of riptide WFB bushings? I'm liking their fat cones. Also, share your thoughts on tall bushings, please. The option to run talls in the new calibers is pretty cool 😌

[@downhill254skate]

never ridden the wfb, but people like em. Running stalls is awesome, still experimenting with my Cal iiis

[@alexmc69]

But you can't get plugged tall barrels... Is it better to have more lean or less slop?

[@HassaanRaza-w3i]

Are your bushings set up exactly the same for both front and back trucks?

[@downhill254skate]

Not exactly. Depends on the setup

[@LE6String]

Why do you dont recommend sleeved/precision washers? I actually got the tip to use them in my setup from a Venom Video. :)

[@downhill254skate]

They make the bushing bounce towards that edge of lean, which in practice doesn't feel good when you're taking a corner at a high speed. The trucks don't feel too stable ...

[@dead7781]

I have the exact same bushings you recommended and my weight is close to yours. But i have plug barrels for both 90A and 93A, does it matter if I put the plug barrel bushing roadside vs boardside? I saw that you experimented with this on your freeriding video, but you never gave any info on it

[@downhill254skate]

yeah you can run either roadsde or boardside, but I preferred the boardside feel. Felt a bit weird and inconsistent when run roadside

[@dead7781]

@@downhill254skate thank you! Yeah that's what I'm running with now, still haven't tested it yet. It's weird because the plug barrels were too long for my gen 6 grizzlys, even though Venom said they would fit perfectly. There was a big gap which resulted in a slop and a not so smooth "center to turn transition". I had to trim them down using a box cutter, wasn't perfect but it seems like it worked.

[@downhill254skate]

@@dead7781 yes! Thats what yu need to do to get them to fit in the bears. The bushing seat isn't as thick as on Calibers which the plug barrels were designed around

[@jujhos]

Great video as Always! I do have a question, since I'm getting myself a pair of 40° bear gen 6 180mm (im a big an tall guy using 40" switchblade), is it comfortable to use bear angled riser pads to make the back trucks more stable? kind of like a precision pair of trucks.

[@sukaygunsayran8694]

That’s what I did until I got my precision trucks. İt’s nowhere close to the precision feeling but really makes a difference. Plus it should be better on 40degree trucks. I only had 50 degree trucks but was able to send it regardless

[@downhill254skate]

With the big wheelbase on teh switchblade and some weight appropriate aftermarket plug barrel bushings, your trucks will be quite steady. You can also use angled riser pads, with a dewedge in the back for more stability

[@benben8561]

Where do you recommend getting the kind of hardware to mix and match to find out what I like for cheap?

[@downhill254skate]

Bushings gonna cost a bit always. Worth sacrificing like $50 for it. Just your local longboard shop - might have to look online!

[@brianjames3753]

I'm 210lbs at 6ft tall , what venom bushings would you recommend that I set up my traditional 180mm Paris trucks with.

[@downhill254skate]

I'd start with 93/93 and then go harder or softer depending on how it feels

[@brianjames3753]

@@downhill254skate is that front and back trucks or just front and if so, what do I put on the back?

[@HoytFergus]

Landyacht code doesnt work.. Bummer =)

[@teoriasindikato2804]

Hey buddy this is out of topic.. But what is the right grit of sandpaper for downhill?

[@downhill254skate]

It depends on the brand. Just go with a name brand for downhill and you'll be ok. I recommend Seismic Lokton, Dark Matter grip and Cuei grip

[@teoriasindikato2804]

@@downhill254skate thanks bro..

[@saas-rx1td]

Why don´t you recomend top had washers? What is bad about them?

[@downhill254skate]

They make your truck rebound a bit too much at the end of lean. Not the best

[@outofsight...]

What about atlas 48° trucks?

[@RatBürgerSk8]

They're just fine for learning slides and other fundamentals, but aren't the greatest overall. They do have a unique feel and have their place as a carving and slow freeride truck imo. Set them up with Venom barrel bushings appropriate for your weight and riding preferences.