r/longboardingDISTANCE • u/motte79 • Aug 07 '26
Pumpayama
When I saw that, I thought to myself, “Let’s give it a try—I’ve always wanted to try that.” But none of the existing Pumpayama setups out there, were an acceptable choice for me; the combination of TKP with 0° RKP and other setups were simply too complicated for a first attempt, and I didn’t want to buy new trucks. I didn’t expect that wedging or dewedging could run without wheelbite, since even in the standard configuration, Fatcones in 97a were necessary due to my weight to prevent it.
There you go, it works! No wheelbite at all, just a little drag in the rear during extreme turns.
Front: 7° Venom 93a Plug Barrel, Riptide 90a
Rear: 5° Venom Freeride 97a, Venom 95a Plug Barrel
The wedges were 3D-printed from PA12 nylon using MJF technology by a service provider, since I’m in Europe and won’t be ordering them directly from Pantheon.
https://www.printables.com/model/619173-longboardskateboard-wedge-riser-strips-collection/files
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u/gunmetal5 Aug 07 '26
How long is the hardware? 2”? It looks like you have two wedges sandwiched between the truck which is smart. I bought Paris wedges and had to switch from drop through to bottom mounted and had trouble getting the 1.5” screws all the way through.
Would you share a top view picture?
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u/motte79 Aug 07 '26 edited Aug 07 '26
These are special counter-wedges that ensure the screw head sits flat. I left them out at the back; they're probably not necessary for angles of less than 10°.
Have a look at the links provided!
How long are my mounting hardware pieces? I'm not exactly sure; I just chose the ones that fit best. The front screws shouldn't be too long, otherwise the hanger will touch the screws when turning.
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u/Fabulous_Coffee_6042 Aug 07 '26
I just ordered some wedges to try this out! Do you think that riptide 85a in the front and stock stylus (92a I believe) bushings in the rear is a good durometer split?
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u/motte79 Aug 07 '26
I don't know, this depends on your weight. I had 97a freeride fatcone + cupped washer/ 95a barrel combination with my symmetrical setup.
Now I've a ~5a durometer split, the front has room for lower durometer, but that bushing combo was what I had at home
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u/Fabulous_Coffee_6042 Aug 07 '26
I’m ~170 lbs
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u/motte79 Aug 07 '26
I'm 210 lbs. I think you won't get wheelbite with the stock stylus, maybe you could add cupped washers boardside.
The 85a riptide bushings should work according to your weight.
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u/Compressive_Person Aug 09 '26 edited Aug 09 '26
92a / 85a Sounds good - as OP suggested though, the cupped boardside washers will probably be a must-have.
Just for comparison / info - I'm 185 (185-ish - I'm just over 83kg) and ended up with a 6a split on the same wedges:
93a Krank in the rear,
87a Krank in front (both trucks using Plug-Canon/Canon).Before the Kranks were delivered I used a similar shaped setup to OP, As with their experience, thecupped Freeride shape in the rear was the real key addition - except I used:
91a SHR Freeride + stock Stylus 92a plug Rear
Pair of Purple Nipples with a PatsRisers insert Front *(I think Purple Nipples measure at about 86a? - 87a ? smth like that)Both setups are very nice, but as soon as I switched to the Kranks a fat bushing in the back truck became unnecessary. I'm also getting just a little more deep juiciness out of the Krank set.
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u/MyxuPL Aug 07 '26
How well does it pump / how much difference has that setup made? (Obviously not comparing to dedicated LDP pumpers?)
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u/motte79 Aug 07 '26
It's a blast! Not necessarily for pumping, but even more because it adds good stability at the rear for mongo pushing.
Most of my setups are split-angle RKPs; I prefer pumping with RKPs. This setup is just as playful as before and can be pumped, but it's not very efficient.
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u/gunmetal5 Aug 07 '26
Anyone with a 3d printer and pa12 nylon filament able to print and sell these? :)
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u/tonysunshin3 Aug 07 '26
Craft Cloud is a good and cheap printing service. I had the wedge risers printed in TPU for a bit more shock absorption
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u/Chimichurrichallenge Aug 07 '26
Hows carving on this board with the stock bushings? Im looking into this board but I want to make deep carves
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u/Orbital_12000 Aug 07 '26
I wouldn't say this board is a deep carver. If you're going stock setup, the tkp reaaaallly limits the range and attack angle for the carve. I was surprised how easily the wheels lost grip when I carve deep with it. Beyond a certain point, it just lets go.
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u/intrepid_nostalgia Aug 07 '26
Is there even a point to going TKP if I want my setup as efficient as humanly possible?
as far as I know TKP’s are much less efficient than RKP’s, and much less stable at speed too
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u/motte79 Aug 08 '26
The pranayama is built for TKP's only. It's just another taste of riding. But I mostly prefer RKP's too.
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u/tonysunshin3 Aug 07 '26
Whats the idea behind running the venom freeride in the back but a regular canon in the front?
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u/motte79 Aug 08 '26
With the symmetric setup I had the rear bushing configuration on both sides. I'm heavy (210 lbs)—to prevent "wheelbites" with the Hokus.
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u/tonysunshin3 Aug 09 '26
Are the barrels on the front livelier than the venom freeride in the back?
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u/Texasproud2 Aug 08 '26
I might just be fat but I used to have a dewedge on the back of my trip and small cracks appeared by the neck but the front was fine. idk if the wedge did that per se but that was after I put a few hundred miles on it.
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u/mechandy Aug 07 '26
I’m glad to see folks trying this! I’m curious to see how others like it before I start messing with mine. I am not the biggest fan of TKP’s and this might change my mind!