In this video I’m setting up a brand new Violet deck — an Ode to Lavar in 8.38 — and I’m keeping it super real about why I’m hyped on it. I build it with Ace 44 Classics and 54mm Spitfire Formula Four wheels, and I talk through the setup choices as I go. If you’re into that “new board day” feeling, this one’s basically me dialing in a fresh complete and getting ready to skate it the way I actually skate — progress-focused, honest, and not pretending every session is perfect. I also give you a room/apartment tour because I just moved outside of D.C., so you get a look at my new spot and the vibe I’m trying to build for filming, skating, and just life stuff. And if you’ve been following the channel, you know I’m big on community, so I also explain the weekly board giveaway I’m doing with Meserret and how to enter. Between the setup, the new apartment, and the giveaway, it’s a full “life update + skate gear” vlog in one.