As an older skater, getting the right setup for Slappy grinds and curb skating makes all the difference. In this video, I walk through my complete board setup, breaking down every piece and explaining why these specific components fit my skating style…and maybe yours. Whether you’re looking to tweak your current setup or build a dedicated curb and Slappy board from the ground up, here is a full look at what works for me and why.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Everything Matters
00:46 – Wheels: Spitfire Formula 4 Soft Sliders
02:26 – Bearings: Dsco Hybrids & Saving Money
03:34 – Trucks: Ace AF1s & The 10-inch Advantage
05:00 – Deck: Why I Ride Death Breath Boards
05:58 – Symmetry & Dimensions: Why Go Wide?
07:11 – Rails: Lil Jawns & “Curb Dancing”
08:29 – Two Bolts Each Truck
09:33 – Grip Tape: Pepper G5
10:12 – Closing Thoughts & Final Setup
Gear Mentioned:
Trucks: Ace AF1 (Inverted)
Wheels: Spitfire Formula 4 93du Soft Sliders Lock-in Classics
Deck: Death Breath Skateboards (SymEggCicle))
Bearings: Dsco Hybrids/Ceramics
Rails: Lil Jawns (Moths)
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to let me know in the comments if you want to see a dedicated episode on those Dsco bearings.
Links
Death Breath Skateboards
https://www.deathbreathskateboards.com/
Spitfire Soft Slider Ishods
Ace Trucks AF1 80s and Inverted
