Powell Peralta cruiser setup

Here is a little setup video from my Powell Peralta re-issue Steve Caballero Chinese Dragon model.
Parts used:
Deck: www.titus.de/powell-peralta-d...
Griptape: www.titus.de/titus-griptape-2... (couldn't find the minilogo one anymore)
Rib Bones Rails: www.titus.de/powell-peralta-s...
Caliber trucks 44 degree: www.sickboards.nl/en/reversed...
Wheels Fatty Hawgs: www.sickboards.nl/en/wheels/5...
Bearings Zealous ceramics: www.sickboards.nl/en/bearings...
Bushings Orangatang: www.sickboards.nl/en/bushings...
Tail Bone: www.sickboards.nl/en/miscella...
Riser Pads: www.sickboards.nl/en/risers/2...
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Gear used:
iPhone X
Yi 4K+
Rode video mic

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Looks like yet another pinned post is needed ^^. To all you hardcore oldskool riders and people who are afraid of change in life: I tried RKP truck to see if they are fun on a board like that. Turns out they are! I did end up swapping them for Indy 169s after a while - are you happy now?

[@davejs1671]

Just a tip for installing rails. If you put scotch outdoor mounting tape between your rail and deck, it will help the rails stay in place and also not loosen and rattle over time.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

David Seale thanks for the tip - haven’t heard of this one before! I’ll give it a try on my next setup. I ride rails on most of my street setups as well!

[@samuelz2214]

Silver Legion what’s wrong with the trucks, those trucks in the vid looked sick

[@samuelz2214]

Silver Legion ahaha I see

[@dackles]

I wanna see this more it's so awesome. How are they with the indys compared to the RKP trucks?

[@Darrin67]

Nice. This is EXACTLY the type of cruiser I've been looking for.

[@jameycollins725]

I lived and breathed skateboarding back in the mid 1980's. I got my first Powell Peralta in 1985. Wish I still had it! I skated almost every day until December of 1989 where I had a bad skateboarding accident and wrecked my ankle completely. Now at 45 years old (46 September 1st), I want to get back on the board but just to cruise-no tricks at all. Hopefully there is a good selection out there. The Cab deck looks pretty sick though! Thanks for posting!

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Jamey Collins That’s a great story! Doesn’t matter if you can’t do tricks anymore - as long as you ride ;) There is a huge selection nowadays, cruisers, old school boards, longboards of any size and shape! I’m sure you’ll find just the right thing!

[@finejustgivemeaname]

Similarly, I just turned 45 April 7, and bought myself some skateboards, built /2 cruisers (roskopp face, a 1991 shape Natas) and a street/park board (Andy Anderson 8.45). I also wrecked my ankle in 1995. Toes were facing 180* after nollying a parking island. Back foot came off and stayed in place as my body and the board rolled away. Hope you ended up getting something.

[@boris4344]

hey! you should try carver or any other surfskate

[@SMD-si7fm]

Happy early birthday

[@jameycollins725]

​@@SMD-si7fmlol!-thanks!

[@vaughnmild4467]

That was my 2nd deck. 1988..Had it in pink w/green Powell Street wheels, green rails, Gullwing trucks.

[@97italyboy]

This is a very detailed video for basically exactly what I’m building ! Shoutouts from toronto

[@MarcoEckhardt]

That’s great man! Good luck with the build - would love to see how it looks and hear how it rides. I couldn’t ride mine yet first because of the weather here in Finland and then because I broke my leg 5 weeks ago ^^Can’t wait to get back on the board!!

[@tylerblake3596]

Man this setup looks so sick!!!

[@southernfed407]

Killer setup 🤙🤘.. you took me back to when I first started riding with the caballero, tail and rib bones. I recently got back into riding (cruising) to keep up with my kids on the bike trails. I have an old LIB tech board that was collecting dust with some independents 1/8 risers. Slapped some OJ super juice 60mm 78a. Rides so smooth.. thanks for sharing 🤙😎

[@marccarter1350]

Sweet ride, love the colours, they really go together

[@brianelkins8604]

I love these older boards. Im so glad that they are making a comeback.

[@fukkingusernames]

Yes mate! Great video, and what a board, I love it.

[@conburgundy]

For about 2 weeks I've been trying to figure out a cruiser complete set up i want, this just helped me a lot lol especially with wheels bearings

[@raydar99]

Dude, your channel is really underrated. This is a really cool video. I hope you get more subs in the future.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Sweet build bro!!!

[@Justlikegravybaby]

I got an old school 89 shape landyatchz nightfox atvX with bullet longboard trucks, angled riser pads, powell nose gard and 63mm hawgs I swear it's been my favorite set up. The old school skaters like my self nore the youngsters understand how good it feels to to mix longboard and cruiser set up. I like your vids brother you gain a new subscriber.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Appreciate the nice words and absolutely agree - mixing styles and parts of different boards can create such fun setups! I learned a lot regarding trucks, bushings and wheels from longboards / cruisers that I never would have experienced if I only skated regular skateboards!

[@clancyr1696]

Actually suuper clean grip job! Holy smokes!

[@Mattie-on4hr]

Looks amazing!

[@renskempees1239]

Damn that’s a sweet board you have there!

[@MarcoEckhardt]

I guess the top comment here should be by now: No, the trucks are not on backwards. They are reverse kingpin trucks (RKP). They are supposed to look like that. 😄

[@KamciaKyniu]

What they do? Whats the difference

[@VisionaryTraining2016]

that cab graphic with the silver is very slick

[@gez9145]

Nice setup, love the Stevie Cab deck, such a classic. I remember going to see a Bones Brigade demo when I was a kid, still a vivid memory 30 years later. I recently got back into skating with my young son and bought a landyachtz board with the same wheels as you. I love it for cruising around, the occasional manual, powerslide and ollie but nothing more than that :) Maybe I'll get a Powell reissue next, or an SC Roskopp that I always wanted as a kid...

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Gez Fry Man...what I would give to have been able to see the Bones Brigade live! If you check my latest video you’ll see that I built a Landyachtz Dinghy myself with a little different spec - what an amazing cruiser. Absolutely agree, great for mannys, a few ollies and powersildes and just getting around on a small and fun board!

[@finejustgivemeaname]

Looks great!

[@bumstudios8817]

Sick setup

[@MWigforss]

Super helpful video! I’m about to build a similar setup (w. Paris RKP trucks). Thanks!

[@daniel_hawryschuk]

i can not thank you enough for using the best quality parts posible! this setup is truly amazing! i wish i had a setup like this one. also zealous bearings last forever. great choice.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Daniel Hawryschuk Thanks man! I usually have my go-to brands that I had good experiences with. First time using those Zealous bearings though. I’ve since then used them in a few other boards (downhill and freeride) and they still hold up perfectly. I only cleaned and greased them once - super silent as well!

[@pper79]

Haha Harvey stole the show! Cool deck, cheers from Los Angeles where its supposed to be 93 degrees in April (24th of 2020).

[@burtman9649]

Steve Harvey? Lol the dog!

[@tarrenpk6180]

Nice video👍!

[@andreabordoni2665]

Best Cab model ever

[@atodamadre3197]

I still have my OG cab deck from back in 86 and it's in really great condition because I didn't skate it much back then. I mostly skated Alva's in the 80s. I do have 4 cab reissues also and the propeller anniversary deck that they only made 500 of.

[@dougnoble5303]

Sick

[@ac1dpunch]

Great videos man, keep going!! And also pretty sweet place you have there. Shoutout from Russia :)

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Appreciate the love 🙏🏻 I’m better at building than skating, but that’s okay :D Yeah, got super lucky - living in a student apartment actually, but nicey located!

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

Nice!

[@BobbyPhoenix]

That's a pretty good idea. You basically made a mini cruiser out of an old school deck. You can easily swap out the trucks and wheels for normal ones (like 169s and some rat/G bones), and skate it as a normal board too. Nice.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Bobby Phoenix that’s exactly what I did a while after this! Also tons of fun!

[@Draxzy]

159s are better for this deck hands down

[@PinkPablo]

Could you do ollie / kick flip on a board like this? Since there is no bend in the front I guess u could only do transitions on a bowl/half pipe?

[@professored7169]

​@@PinkPablomy dad bought a cab reissue like 5-6 years ago but it was the other dragon graphic and I skated it and could Ollie and kickflip it easy, but I remember it having a little bit of a nose, I don't remember it being flat , but if it was flat then I didn't notice it or it didn't effect me

[@mcscotty325]

How do the RPK trucks work with the short wheelbase?

[@ttv_dombomb06tiller96]

Who else loves the colors on that board

[@mikedlc9766]

not just a cruiser I used to pop tricks on this back in the day late 80s right before pop sickle boards appeared

[@rotenbart940]

Hey hello! what is the name of the board that hangs to the right of you when you watch the video?

[@stevecolvin1234]

I recently dug out my 1987 (or so) P&P Lance Mountain Tribal deck and put a Waterbourne surf adaptor on. The old school deck shape isn't all that different from a surf skate. The idea of being able to pump uphill appealed to me, though it can be exhausting. I didn't know the old school truck bolt pattern changed, so I sill have the old original indy truck on the back.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

That sounds like a fun setup. Super sick that you still have old Indys!!

[@zai.kitsune]

That’s crazy how he’s building a board exactly how I’m trying to 😅 a mini longboard that can do tricks basically

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Yume Winston it’s been a while since I build this, but when I was riding the board as I set it up there - it was a lot of fun to ride. Kind of like a really wide, short wheelbase Dinghy. Great for cruising, not super great for tricks. Ollies up and down curbs worked fine though!

[@magmasloth3619]

@@MarcoEckhardt what's the length?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

MagmaSloth 30” long and 15” wheelbase

[@magmasloth3619]

@@MarcoEckhardt did you use caliber 2 160mm or the 184mm version? I am buying a welcome deck that has a 15 inch wheelbase & is 9.6 inches wide.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

MagmaSloth they were actually caliber I, but yes they were the 184mm or 10” wide ones!

[@smokey3570]

Beautiful set up though

[@marioyesther919]

Are there more videos of this board?

[@tom999]

looks awesome but aren't those rails come into way with the wheels?

[@jamesb1412]

Would be interested to hear how it rides! I thought the wheel base might be a bit short for a cruiser… Thanks for the video! You do great builds! Ride safe!👍

[@MarcoEckhardt]

I wrote somewhere in the comments a bit longer how it rides on both the RKP trucks and on Indys. Long story short - they were both hella fun. Especially bc of the short wheelbase on the RKPs. On Indys they felt good, but that was a more common set up anyway. Appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻

[@-_-_415]

Hey Marco will my 140mm bullet trucks with 65mm road rider wheels fit well on a shaped ten inch board like yours? I want a deck like that but I think my trucks may be too short, but it might not matter since my wheels are so big? I'm not sure.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

rich 140mm are probably too narrow for a 10” wide deck. If I’m not wrong, 140s should be about 8” wide. You’ll ride more comfortably and stable with 169 Indys or any other truck for 9”-10” boards. Size of the wheels plays a little role in the whole setups width, if for example the wheels are offset to make it wider. However, you’ll probably need riser pads to avoid wheelbite at that size. It all comes down to the purpose of the board and what you intend to do with it. Hope this helps!

[@theonewiththename5867]

Do long board trucks make wider or tighter turns then regular trucks?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

theonewiththename depends on what brand of trucks and how loose you ride them, as well as the baseplate angle. No real answer here - sorry! I guess narrow loose regular trucks turn slightly tighter, but it really depends...

[@yopixel1132]

Tremenda patineta te armaste.

[@algreen2242]

I set my trucks back to the curve of the deck. About 3/4'' to prevent tail kick at higher speeds. Enjoy

[@tylerblake3596]

Did you find the RKP trucks to be a bit more stable at higher speeds? I’m currently riding a standard board and can barely make it through my neighborhood without some bad speed wobbles. I want to get something to just cruise but I want to try and avoid a longboard if possible

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Tyler Blake If I were you, I’d try to tighten the trucks first and if needed, replace the bushings with harder ones (Independent trucks offers a range of durometer harness bushings). That and building up muscle to balance are super important. If you are an avid skater and still get speed wobbles, try as said the bushing swap. Short wheelbase boards and tkp trucks are not made for super fast speeds in general, but your basic cruising and hills up to ~ 30km/h should still be possible.

[@popeoscar6781]

Don’t know if you mentioned it but what was the total price?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Pope Oscar All in all, I think around 230€ ~ 250$.

[@yjgaming402]

Can you grind on longboard trucks like a normal skateboard trucks?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Yijun Tey It’s possible, but I haven’t tried as I used this one as a cruiser. For doing tricks and grinds etc, you’d be better off with standard kingpin trucks though.

[@sablai6565]

nice share

[@b__p]

Im setting up a Tony Hawk reissue soon for cruising and bowls. How do you like the Tail Bone? I cant decide if I should get one. I want the deck to last as long as possible but also won't want to diminish the performance too much. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Well, it will make the tail of the deck last much longer for sure. How it impacts performance depends a lot on if you pop your board for tricks a lot. I think this matters more for flat tricks than in bowls / on transition. In those you scoop more and bonk off the coping imo. Hope this helps!

[@BeachBumsk8]

I had the same question and I would at least like to do some Ollie’s and kick flips while cruising, so a tail bone wouldn’t work for me.

[@xheindrichs]

Nice vid! I'm considering to restore my late 80' Freesport (chinese) skateboard and still stuck considering the choice about truck. TKP or RKP? I've seen you bought RKP, then came back to TKP. How could you describe the difference in terms of feeling between those two trucks with this kind of old school board, and why have you chosen to stay with those TKP?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Sounds like a cool project! Well it depends on what you’re looking for and the use of the board. I tried RKPs first just for the fun of it and for a cruiser they actually felt cool and different. For more “normal” feel and being able to actually skate bowls / ramps and do some tricks, TKPs will always be the go to for me, that’s why I made the switch. If you check any of my other big noard videos (Winkowski setup or the Heroin setup) you’ll see that I ride either 159/169 or ACE AF1 66 to actually skate. I hope this helps a bit and good luck with the restoration project 💪🏻

[@ML-ib3oq]

I had original board same color with black tracker six track trucks hosoi oj2 rockets & black rib bones!

[@jamesdrabble2014]

I’m trying to build a cruiser set up but the trucks I bought for my cab deck have the wrong bolt pattern, what trucks fit??

[@MarcoEckhardt]

James Drabble These old decks or re-issues of them have the “old” hole pattern. Independent 159, 169 and 215 have this pattern (the modern Stage 11 actually have holes for old and new pattern) and I’m sure also other brands like Gullwing. Look up “skateboard trucks with old hole pattern”, you’ll find some for sure!

[@Poin2fivE]

Simple fix brother! Set the trucks over the back holes, then mark where the front holes are with a marker. Then drill new holes! Done 👌

[@slayer666ere]

🤘❤️🤘

[@elianarivera4987]

how would this setup do for bowls/grinds? the grabs would be super tight but could you 50/50 grind?

[@smokey3570]

Spot on for pools

[@smokey3570]

Good for grinds too with 10" trucks ,u can't miss

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Cruising pools, for sure. But actually going at it and doing grinds and airs, possible I guess but at least for me this setup felt really snappy and not too stable at a fast pace.

[@Demop_VW_garage]

they need to start making the nose protectors again :)

[@herberthill9984]

word......I've been trying to get one

[@pablo-aed]

Nose bones

[@pablo-aed]

@Silver Legion Powell jaw bone

[@hockeyskates2637]

I used to be too lazy to go out and buy them so I would make my own out of pvc pipe and a hacksaw 😂

[@kagetupa701]

Yea they should keep making them, now you have to buy them off eBay for like 80 bucks a pop. I was lucky and got one for 30 bucks.

[@Elhamburitto]

Really cool build personally I would have used slightly narrower trucks still really cool tho

[@radplanet7488]

is it possible to ollie or do any fliptricks since there is no nose on the deck

[@P3t_s0unds]

Rad Planet very possible. These used to be what skateboards were basically.. just today i ollied, fakie bigspinned, 180'd, and in fact KICKFLIPPED on one of these

[@mr.jamster8414]

a 16" wheelbase with a flat 4" nose = 20" of ollie room. a 14" wheelbase with an upturned 6" nose = about 15.5" of ollie room. its EASIER!

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Update: Thanks to crappy weather and a broken ankle, it took me until now to ride the board. Even though the wheelbase is quite short (16” from wheel center to wheel center due to reverse kingpin trucks) the board feels amazing. Super smooth cruising and stable ride feel because of the 10” wide trucks and soft 63mm wheels. Can only recommend this kind of setup as a cruiser + the short wheelbase makes it fun and turn quickly!

[@axelf.3188]

Nice built! No wheelbite on it? I was thinking about something like this with a vallely deck or a dogtown.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Surprisingly no, thanks to the 1/2” risers. It rides super squirky if that’s a term^^. Like a Mini cruiser with soft wheels and a deep offset lip. Definitely not built for speed but super fun nonetheless! Whenever I feel like it I might change to 169 Indy trucks and some Rat Bones or G Bones to see what happens.

[@axelf.3188]

Maybe Ill try with some Indy or Thunder and big risers to use 63mm. Ill do 15minutes to commute to the train station. I tried longboarding but it is not as fun as skateboarding!

[@MarcoEckhardt]

@@axelf.3188 Cool - let me know how it works out! What wheels are you going to use? I feel you, short boards all the way :)

[@mr.jamster8414]

16 inches is short? i ride 14 inches! (i like putting one foot on the nose and the other on the tail while cruising)

[@thefilthygringo9228]

I want to know how you cut the oval in the grip tape

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Took a round wooden cutting board from the kitchen, drew the outlines on the back of the grip and used some old scissors to cut!

[@CovTown]

❤️ Harvey the dog

[@danielseifert3309]

My cruiser is a original-stock dye-blue Iron Gate, Tommy Guerrero with 55mm black OJ super soft 76a juice wheels.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Sounds super sick!! Hoffentlich ist das gute Stück auch gut im Einsatz!!

[@mattkingcome8495]

Nice, love that deck! I am riding an earthwing miniglider with indie 159 hollows and EZ hawgs. How did the 180mm trucks work out once you rode the board more?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Rode it on those trucks for a couple months and it was fun for sure. Different than TKPs but still really nimble. Changed to 169s after a while and of course those felt great too!! Enjoy your setup 🤘🏻

[@mattkingcome8495]

@@MarcoEckhardt 169s are the business 👊🏼, you too man

[@xxIONBOMBxx]

If youre gonna be riding off curbs and such you might wanna get some indies, those inverted trucks get the kingpins hung up on everythinggg

[@kushviper]

Still have my Vision Gator complete and og from 85. Black Flag sticker and all 🤙

[@MarcoEckhardt]

That’s sick! Sounds like a real treasure!

[@garrieleepeck8753]

Only thing wrong with old school they not got cross bones wish they bring them back

[@dackles]

What drill bit did you use for the tailbone? Was it the 7/32" as the package directed?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

If I had a 7/32” bit, I’d have used that. But since I live in Europe - we don’t really use imperial sizes. If I recall correctly, I used a 3mm bit, but might also have been a 4mm. Close enough, as it basically just has to allow the screw to pass through. The screw grabs inside the plastic of the tail bone, not the deck. If you can, countersink the holes in the deck a bit so the screws sit flush.

[@dackles]

@@MarcoEckhardt Ah ok thank you! I'm just skeptical using the 7/32" bit because it's a bit larger than the machine screws so I was worried about a loose fit.

[@shporsche50]

Great looking setup, different with those trucks. Future refence, turn the allen key side not the nut side. Saves you scratching the painted base plate when the nut spins.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Thanks! I always only turn the nuts, as allen / phillips heads are easier to strip than nuts. Also, when turning the screw instead of the nut, the grip tends to twist under it. That happens with both button head and countersunk hardware. You can also apply torque easier on a nut than a much smaller allen key or phillips head. I do this not only on skateboards but basically everywhere I can if I have the space for the tool. When you turn the nut, you are working against friction of the threads and the surface between nut and baseplate. When turning the screw you have the friction between the head and grip (already more friction), between the threads and between the shaft and walls o the hole.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

… and for the scratching you’re right of course - but that’s a hit I can take!

[@shporsche50]

Agreed it does bind the grip, however this can be fixed by using a countersunk drill bit. You should be able to pick one up for a few bucks at your local hardware. Also avoid power, screw in by hand less chance of stripping.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

@@shporsche50 That’s what I’ve been doing for years 😎 and yep - only hand tools!

[@barakgolan8766]

can you do a full review on the fatty hawgs wheels and are they better than other soft wheels such as oj super juice wheels ?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Barak Golan I don’t have that exact pair of wheels anymore but the same in blue on my Dinghy (I have a build video about that too). Don’t think they are worth a full review, but I can tell that they are really soft and have a good grip for carving especially because of their offset and the long outer “lip”. Great for cruising! I have only a few times ridden OJ’s and they are a great wheel as well, yet not as “squishy” when you lean super hard into a carve. Hope that helps!

[@barakgolan8766]

@@MarcoEckhardt thanks a lot

[@shonju1954]

what is the size of that caliber trucks?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Fozuka Toku it’s the basic Caliber II. It should be 10” wide axle with a 180mm hangar.

[@jvd3n_geetar]

I have everything except the rails to complete my old school board edit: just finished putting the rails on my board😁 my old school board reissue is complete

[@tremolony4924]

Hey man just wondering how did you like the reverse kingpin trucks on the deck?? Im about to set up a 9.75 inch old skool deck with reverse king pin trucks hoping it works well

[@MarcoEckhardt]

It’s definitely a ton of fun. Maybe not the besf for going really fast, but for sure a cool alternative to tkp trucks. I liked it because it was carvy and really agile, while not feeling instable. The shorter wheelbase due to the RKP geometry causes most of that feel. If you want to - nothing stops you trying it out. Also maybe consider playing around with different bushing setups depending on what you want to use it for!

[@tremolony4924]

@@MarcoEckhardt thanks man !! I want to use for powerslides on banks also on transition! I like the rails but do you think the tail pad is good thank you

[@SunriseSessions]

@@MarcoEckhardt hi I was wondering about the RKP'S do they work in the pool / halfpipe or is that a bad idea?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

@@SunriseSessions I cruised around in a pool a couple of times, but not fast or anything, so it didn’t really matter. Generally I’d probably rather ride tkp’s in pools and other transition!

[@laszlojankovics329]

hi, what dimensions are the trucks u use? the link doesnt work... thx

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Reads also in the description + I mention it. Those are Caliber II (10“ axle width).

[@laszlojankovics329]

@@MarcoEckhardt thx

[@SlushieFan55]

The grip cut out looks great. Did you use a bowl or plate or similar round object to use as a template? You should do a tutorial just on that.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Thanks! It was quite simple, I think I used an old round cutting board but any plate or bowl will do the trick. Just hold it over the graphic you want to cut out to make sure it has the right curvature and then mark the cutout with a sharpie on the backside of your griptape. Just make sure you're centered. I cut it out with a good pair of scissors as I find cutting in precise lines with a carpenter knife a bit difficult on griptape. Hope this helps. Good point - for whatever setup is next, I could make a tutorial :)

[@seekah1]

@@MarcoEckhardtThanks man, you did such a pro job it would be good to see you break down the grip stage as well.

[@GabrielLopez-do5uk]

Try independents 215 on that board

[@warrenhanson6355]

Your Apartment Is Literally The One From Session lol

[@jaythemusicman801]

I have one that looks just like this but really beat up lol. I traded a guy a set of purple wheels for his subaru. The latest year I can find painted on it is 1985

[@lizardvictor6051]

I love the deck, the gripjob...but, man, as and old skater that i am...I hate this trucks so much!!! Thanks for sharing, though.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

It’s been a while... I’m not 100% sure but it should be around 275 euros so around 300 usd. You can surely build it cheaper, but small parts like risers, other bushings, rails etc sum up quickly.

[@masterexasterbaiter2914]

Bro this man said Stevie cabalaro

[@Jake-bc4fe]

What's the deck called I can't find it through the link?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

The link is in the description. However this is for a skateshop that delivers to Europe. But normally shops around the globe carry these Powell peralta decks.

[@Jake-bc4fe]

Ta

[@Tommyblueeyes]

The donald Trump Caballero fullsize

[@Jake-bc4fe]

@@Tommyblueeyes get your garage band Ghostbusters and go away

[@Tommyblueeyes]

@@Jake-bc4fe U try to do something like that, moron

[@mr_blugoo1338]

Please make a riding video with this setup

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Would love to, but I sold the parts over a year ago. Have built plenty of other setups since. But it was definitely a lot of fun when I had it :)

[@mr_blugoo1338]

@@MarcoEckhardt oh okie

[@mr_blugoo1338]

@@MarcoEckhardt are you planning on doing more build vids?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

@@mr_blugoo1338 yeah - I do one each time I build something a little different from my normal popsicle setups. Check out my mini cruiser (Dinghy) build or my latest one where I build the 10” Erick Winkowsky board. I still have a Powell Peralta Re-Issue Tony Hawk board hanging on the wall, maybe someday when I find the right trucks and wheels, I’ll build that one too!

[@jmanbedard5883]

Done

[@smokey3570]

Not what I'd do by screwing rib bones in , you can get fittings where u drill the holes so the ribs attach similar to the way the trucks fit

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Scott Howie I know those too, but they are hard to get in Europe!

[@Skaitor]

why did you put the trucks the opposite way?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

N BROTHER YOTUBER they are RKPs (reverse kingpin trucks).

[@Skaitor]

omg i didn’t know that(it looks different i kind of like it)

[@moonliteX]

i'm doing the same setup .. any updates/recommendations?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Haven’t had that board in a long time. But regardless, it was a ton of fun! Enjoy it!

[@moonliteX]

@@MarcoEckhardt was it any good in bowls, verts and parks like the one in suvilahti? why did you sell it? i was thinking i might need a shorter wheelbase re-issue with a small nose (lol i'm going through the same evolution as in the 80's - first a fishboard and then somdthing with a nose)

[@MarcoEckhardt]

@@moonliteX didn’t go too much into any parks with it tbh. Was mostly cruising around and on the odd occasion maybe at Eltsu in the mini bowl. Sold it because I had another cruiser that served the purpose more at the time, but it was definitely a fun setup. Both on the RKPs and Indy 169s. Generally speaking I think those re issues are definitely fun in bowls also like Suvilahti, but I guess regular TKP trucks like Indys or Ace would fit better there. Hah I feel that, if you’re on the lookout for a re issue deck I have a Santa Cruz Rosskopp for sale on FB skeittikirppis atm.

[@rolandrelatores647]

What do you think the best cruiser deck is?

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Roland Relatores tough to say. It’s all preference. Some people like old school decks for cruisers, some like smaller decks with “old school shapes” like a landyachtz dinghy, or then a variety of longboards! All depends in what you look for in terms of riding style and feel.

[@rolandrelatores647]

@@MarcoEckhardt because I have seen so many different brands for cruisers but I dont know which one are bad and which ones good.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Roland Relatores well if you’d tell me what kind of board (shape) you are interested in, I dan surely name some brands for you. If you are looking into something similar to the deck in this video, you could go for Powell Peralta, Santa Cruz, DogTown, Vision, Alva, Hosoi or Creature for example.

[@rolandrelatores647]

I like the deck shape of the landyachts dinghy but I just dont want to get that exact one.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Roland Relatores well one other board that comes to mind, which is kind of “dinghy@ sized would be from Krooked, the ZipZinger

[@kagetupa701]

You should post some content of you using it just put some rat bones and 169s on it and it’s park ready

[@scotthughes7440]

Funny how a normal board from the 80s is now considered a cruiser

[@dackles]

I'm making a build inspired by this one, it pains me when I realize that it's costing me like $300 cad

[@BeachBumsk8]

I got 149s for this bad boy and some dragons

[@walbergrobin]

I've never watched a skateboard building video before, but as you said for the trucks, there's a first time for everything 🤓 We need to make videos together at some point!

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Robin Walberg absolutely! Just wait for the warmer days :)

[@johnnyperez6536]

Y would you get reversed trucks on old school board ? You should of kept trucks old school

[@vinewood8295]

Woulda gone with Independent 169mm trucks but to each his / her own...

[@MarcoEckhardt]

I actually had a set laying around and tried them out - also loads of fun!

[@Tommyblueeyes]

159's I preffered on that deck (back in the day) as I like my trucks tucked in

[@Tommyblueeyes]

and slimmer wheels like Bombers

[@novaskateboards943]

U should have got powell peralta mini cubics for the wheels

[@MarcoEckhardt]

I got another Powell re-issue setup planned for the future and collecting parts atm. Mini cubics are definitely on the list!

[@novaskateboards943]

@@MarcoEckhardt this current board is sick btw

[@MarcoEckhardt]

@@novaskateboards943 thanks! I sold it a while ago to a friend and truly miss it! It’s definitely time for another one!!

[@maxstirner8717]

Half inch risers was smart, but I would have put some G-Bones on that, not 78a hardness wheels. It’s not a “cruiser board”, it’s a fishtail.

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Max Stirner I know the more period correct setup would have been with G-bones or Rat-bones and probably Indys or Gullwings. I wanted to try something different this time!

[@burtman9649]

G-BONES are hard at 97a, I prefer the Powell Bombers at 85a ! And they're still not even as fast or smooth on shitty streets! I live right near the Dallas cowboys stadium and its a 3rd world country here!

[@maxstirner8717]

Marco Eckhardt Hey, as long as you enjoy it that’s the idea?

[@maxstirner8717]

Burt Man Soft wheels for a bumpy street makes sense, I have some 88a Kryptonics Slammers, and they’re really smooth and quiet.

[@oscarvalcarcel7229]

No hate because I really like the deck but it looks like you’re reading a list whenever you look down. Great vid tho

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Appreciate the feedback. I’m pretty new to making videos and in the beginning I was actually looking down at my phone to see if the other camera was angled right^^(had the mirroring app open).

[@Tommyblueeyes]

heheh a tailbone....was only the newbies that put those on in the 80s

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Tommy Orr Jr haha yeah I know. But they work great for thrashing the tail over the ground!

[@MRJONESFAN1]

This is old but yeah if it’s solely a cruiser then a tailbone helps preserve the tail. I use a tailbone on my cruiser and rib bones rails and I don’t do board slides either. Just helps preserve the graphic if you accidentally scrape the bottom of deck. Also gives it that genuine 80’s look and style.

[@alexdelgadojr7718]

Stevie???

[@JustWhateverSk8]

A pair of indies would of looked so much better.