I hope you get it all dialed in. Sounds like you are on the right track!
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I just saw this build, I love the deck a lot.
What top speed are you hitting on the board?, does it feel safe at 30mph?
Itās a great deck. Iām getting about 27 mph top speed. Itās very stable to the point where I would prefer to have an additional 5 mph. I might try 90 or 97mm wheels in the future for more top speed, but I really donāt want to add risers. Right now, with 83mm wheels, I have only 1/8" shock pads. In my experience, risers reduce stability at speed and can really make the ride feel worse. I highly recommend it for eskate, except for the added complexity of mounting to the contoured underside.
How much clearance between the wheels and board do you have on the longest wheelbase , are you sure you will be able to mount 97mm wheels?
I been thinking about this board for a while but need to know if itā'l clear the wheels with no riser pads.
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I still love looking at pics of this build as well!
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Not a lot. I donāt think itāll take 97ās without risers. Might be able to do 90mm with a little riser. If I loosen the trucks a lot, it could get wheel bite using 83mm but it hasnāt been an issue for me. Hope that helps
This build has been an inspiration for me, I purchased the Never Summer Reaper a couple of weeks ago, I think itās the most beautiful board Iāve ever seen.
I already purchased the 97mm as my roads are not the best and it helps a lot on uneven pavement, but Iām really scared of wheel bite
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Awesome, good luck with your build! Youāll probably have to use some risers with 97mm 
Iāve purchased these 1/4" (6.35mm) risers:
Hope I could get some clearance, otherwise Iāll trim the deck itself
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I just came here to say thatās a great looking build. LOVE that deck choice and your enclosure work.
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@Spek Where did you get the graphics from? Iām looking at adding graphics to the bottom of my gfs setup.
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I have access to a large format printer. The graphics are printed onto vinyl and I installed the print myself. Basically a giant sticker.
I would recommend contacting your local sign shop. Tell them what youāre making and provide the artwork (theyāll tell you if the resolution is too low). They should be able to give you a quote and recommend specific vinyls. If you want it to last, I would ask them to use the same stuff they wrap cars with.
One thing to note is that vinyl graphics wont hold well on ABS plastic. If youāre putting it into a plastic enclosure, it might not stay for long. So far mine is holding up just fine and I put the grip tape right on top of the print.
The image itself is a NASA poster for recruiting Mars explorers which I thought was awesome. I had to do some photoshop work to extend the background and removed some text that wouldnāt fit nicely.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks, man!
Where do you source the vinyl? I have access to a large format printer, but am having a hard time sourcing a printable vinyl that isnt regular 8.5x11" sheets. I was thinking of priming the ABS beforehand to have a better surface to stick to.
I will look into local shops, I just donāt want it to cost an arm and a leg. Last time I tried to get a custom wrap made for a skydiving helmet a local shop was quoting in the thousands
Well in my case the whole thing was free. I did get a quote from a local sign shop for laminated cast vinyl and it was around $60. You cant really wrap an object like a helmet in vinylā¦ too round. Iām guessing it was a different process. An entire vehicle costs thousands including install.
That came out amazing! Well done. Thatās some of the coolest art Iāve ever seen on top of a skateboard (electric or otherwise)
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Thanks! Here is a webpage that features the artwork for free.
How did the 97ās fit for you?
Hey man!
The 97mm were good but had to use a couple os thin angled risers and there was no wheel bite at all, even forcing it
Is it for an electric or analog? Im curious to see some pics. I canāt find authentic abec11ās anywhere except one vendor has some overpriced 97mmās. Thanks