NEW BUSTIN STRIKE DECK!!! help with my setup!

**Virus91** · 11-04-2009 06:48 PM

well im totally fired up right now,
i jus bought a new bustin strike deck, but because i am very poor thats as far as i got lol. this is the first new deck i have ever owned (my arbor pocket rocket and gravity GS both craigslist) and i was curious to what kind of set up would be good 4 me.

i was thinkin
Bear Grizzly 852 184mm
Otangs
???????????

i want somethin tht will let me carve and thats pretty grippy but able to do check slides and slides and stuff all while being DECENTLY stable on downhill. THOUGHTS?

**xtreme23** · 11-04-2009 06:56 PM

paris/randals do what you describe very well. i would go with paris 180s due its better bushing seat

**dmackanic** · 11-04-2009 06:57 PM

grizzlies are better for speed IMO

**FL_RIDER_93** · 11-04-2009 07:07 PM

You need a lower degree baseplate to negate the bustin strikes wedging 50 degree plates on the strike feel like having our balls out in a blender. So a randal 42 or bear 40's. Or you can do something real fun and wild and try Indy 25s

**Virus91** · 11-04-2009 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by dmackanic

grizzlies are better for speed IMO

how do grizzlys compare in carving ?

Originally Posted by xtreme23

paris/randals do what you describe very well. i would go with paris 180s due its better bushing seat

thanks, ill look into those.

**FL_RIDER_93** · 11-04-2009 07:10 PM

grizzlies suck compared to randals in all aspects dude. the only way to make them good is with an elim bottom. Get randals.

**Virus91** · 11-04-2009 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by FL_RIDER_93

grizzlies suck compared to randals in all aspects dude. the only way to make them good is with an elim bottom. Get randals.

hmm... thnks haha sf makes everythin so much eaiser lol

one question... i jus found a old pair of paris 150s in my room, u think they would work for now? im anxious to give the new deck a try

**Kenny_Ledesma** · 11-04-2009 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Virus91

hmm... thnks haha sf makes everythin so much eaiser lol

one question... i jus found a old pair of paris 150s in my room, u think they would work for now? im anxious to give the new deck a try

150s will work with side set wheels. And randals are not superior in all aspects, bears with jimz feel great.

**Virus91** · 11-04-2009 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Kenny_Ledesma

150s will work with side set wheels. And randals are not superior in all aspects, bears with jimz feel great.

um... not to sound like a total noob but whts "sideset" wheels?

**lizardbowl12** · 11-04-2009 07:32 PM

the paris 150's will work for now. when you get some cahs your gonna want some 180's. screw the grizzleys. i only use those for DH. my strike i have paris 180's with powerballs and its so slidy and grippy when i nneed it to be and i bomb on it a lot and it serves pretty well. if you don't want to get teh 42* randy baseplate for the 180 hangers you can dewedge thetrucks by putting think risers in the back side of the truck (the side facing the inside of the board) it works for me.

**FL_RIDER_93** · 11-04-2009 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Kenny_Ledesma

150s will work with side set wheels. And randals are not superior in all aspects, bears with jimz feel great.

elim stim jimz , you get what im sayin

**lizardbowl12** · 11-04-2009 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Virus91

um... not to sound like a total noob but whts "sideset" wheels?

Some wheels have the bearing seat in the middle of the wheel (center set) and some have it on the edge or outside of the wheel (side set)

**Virus91** · 11-04-2009 09:29 PM

is it NECECARRY to add shock pads and washers to my trucks?

**Questionable** · 11-04-2009 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Virus91

is it NECECARRY to add shock pads and washers to my trucks?

Hey, I have a Strike too. And no, it isn't necessary to have shock pads. Since the strike is drop-through, I had to cut my Paris risers in half to fit them. It just makes the ride a little softer, lower, and helps keep your trucks from digging into your deck. You also don't need washers either. They do help from keeping your nuts from biting too hard into the board, but you don't need them. I have Paris trucks on mine. If you get randals, you will get hardware bite and will need to screw the hardware on upside down.

Edit: Here's a review someone wrote about it. Go down near the bottom and you'll see the hardware bite issue.
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...Bustin_Strike/

**Virus91** · 11-04-2009 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Questionable

Hey, I have a Strike too. And no, it isn't necessary to have shock pads. Since the strike is drop-through, I had to cut my Paris risers in half to fit them. It just makes the ride a little softer, lower, and helps keep your trucks from digging into your deck. You also don't need washers either. They do help from keeping your nuts from biting too hard into the board, but you don't need them. I have Paris trucks on mine. If you get randals, you will get hardware bite and will need to screw the hardware on upside down.

Edit: Here's a review someone wrote about it. Go down near the bottom and you'll see the hardware bite issue.
Silverfish Longboarding - The Longboard Skateboard Community - Reviewed: the Bustin Strike

thnks! very helpful...

but just to make sure, 150 paris' will do ok for now?

**Irrationalist** · 11-05-2009 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by Virus91

thnks! very helpful...

but just to make sure, 150 paris' will do ok for now?

You might get wheel bite depending on what wheel you use. Go with Randal 180's for the strike. I run the basic 50 degree baseplates without any problem. You won't regret getting Randals.

**Virus91** · 11-05-2009 03:23 PM

to anybody who is considering the strike...
DO IT! dopest deck ive ever rode. its super low, easy to push, AND has a tail! super stable while doing stand up slides and carvin. feet=locked in
SOOO MUCH FUN!

**Irrationalist** · 11-05-2009 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Virus91

to anybody who is considering the strike...
DO IT! dopest deck ive ever rode. its super low, easy to push, AND has a tail! super stable while doing stand up slides and carvin. feet=locked in
SOOO MUCH FUN!

I'm glad you like it. What are you running currently on your setup?

**Virus91** · 11-05-2009 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Irrationalist

I'm glad you like it. What are you running currently on your setup?

well... im super low on cash, so i jus bought the deck and put on some
riviera wheels 62mm 83a (super grippy)
s9 shock pads
Paris 150s

haha it kinda sucks compared to it potential but it works until i get enough money im planning on jus buyin some paris 180s or randalls... and some strikers or otangs.

**Virus91** · 11-05-2009 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Irrationalist

I'm glad you like it. What are you running currently on your setup?

well... im super low on cash, so i jus bought the deck and put on some
riviera wheels 62mm 83a (super grippy)
s9 shock pads 1/8
Paris 150s

haha it kinda sucks compared to it potential but it works until i get enough money im planning on jus buyin some paris 180s or randalls... and some strikers or otangs.