[QUOTE=Carbo;31721009]So what would be some average brands I can look out for in-store? And the price? Might get one before Christmas[/QUOTE]
Typically I try to avoid skate/surf shops and zumiez. They all carry arbor, sector9, santa cruz stuff thats up marked and not exactly the best bang for your buck. Look around online at places like longboardskater.com, milehighskates.com, muirskate.com, daddiesboardshop.com, motionboardshop.com. Typically $160-200 is all your going to end up spending, maybe a little over $200. Checkout earthwing and jet for some sick decks at a great price. What type of riding do you plan on getting into? Mainly cruising? Would you see yourself wanting to learn slides in the future and breaking 30mph?
[QUOTE=Takkun10;31721803]Typically I try to avoid skate/surf shops and zumiez. They all carry arbor, sector9, santa cruz stuff thats up marked and not exactly the best bang for your buck. Look around online at places like longboardskater.com, milehighskates.com, muirskate.com, daddiesboardshop.com, motionboardshop.com. Typically $160-200 is all your going to end up spending, maybe a little over $200. Checkout earthwing and jet for some sick decks at a great price. What type of riding do you plan on getting into? Mainly cruising? Would you see yourself wanting to learn slides in the future and breaking 30mph?[/QUOTE]
I just wanna use it to cruise around town, since skateboards aren't exactly made for mobility
My setup is now a Sector 9 Carbon decay 37' concave/convex, Paris silver trucks, abec 11 75mm bigzigs, divine bushings, bones reds bearings, speed spacers, drop through risers. Smooth ride.
[QUOTE=Carbo;31721904]I just wanna use it to cruise around town, since skateboards aren't exactly made for mobility[/QUOTE]
So do you want to be able to ollie? Whats your budget?
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[QUOTE=Kite_shugo;31728389]My setup is now a Sector 9 Carbon decay 37' concave/convex, Paris silver trucks, abec 11 75mm bigzigs, divine bushings, bones reds bearings, speed spacers, drop through risers. Smooth ride.[/QUOTE]
Mmmmm bigzigs. I got a fresh set coming my way, can't wait to hit the roads with them.
I just want something that goes faster than walking and can be carried, cheapest possible
That's that kind of thing that's cool and awesome until I try it :saddowns:
How easy is it to get started? I tried skating when I was young and absolutely sucked, and I live in a town with no downhill things or such, nothing exciting, is it still worth it?
[QUOTE=Thief;31738161]How easy is it to get started? I tried skating when I was young and absolutely sucked, and I live in a town with no downhill things or such, nothing exciting, is it still worth it?[/QUOTE]
Pretty much the same situation here except I have basic balance on a skateboard and can go pretty fast downhill on one with no speed wobble.
[QUOTE=Takkun10;31730681]So do you want to be able to ollie? Whats your budget?
[editline]14th August 2011[/editline]
Mmmmm bigzigs. I got a fresh set coming my way, can't wait to hit the roads with them.[/QUOTE]
Hell yes
I fucking love longboarding.
I need halp, I'm looking for a setup thats under $250; I want a board that has good control on downhills,
but is also easy to push and cruise for very long distances on flat land.
[QUOTE=Carbo;31733397]I just want something that goes faster than walking and can be carried, cheapest possible[/QUOTE]
[url]http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LS&Product_Code=EWDC&Category_Code=E9[/url]
I feel like this would make a good first board. Earthwing makes dope stuff. Don't expect to be going to fast on it, its a cruiser that is light and easily carried.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=xgman236x;31742588]I need halp, I'm looking for a setup thats under $250; I want a board that has good control on downhills,
but is also easy to push and cruise for very long distances on flat land.[/QUOTE]
Do you want a symmetrical deck or asym? Drop deck? Drop through? Look around on longboardskater.com at brands such as jati, earthwing, landyachtz, jet, madrid, rayne, dregs, and comet. With $250 you can easily get a sweet setup. Look at the landyachtz wolfshark, I really want to get one of those for downhill.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Thief;31738161]How easy is it to get started? I tried skating when I was young and absolutely sucked, and I live in a town with no downhill things or such, nothing exciting, is it still worth it?[/QUOTE]
If you want get a small cruising board that you can just get place to place with. Its not hard at all to get into because of the many disciplines that you can do.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Kite_shugo;31739364]Hell yes[/QUOTE]
You riding reflex or classic?
[QUOTE=xgman236x;31742588]I need halp, I'm looking for a setup thats under $250; I want a board that has good control on downhills,
but is also easy to push and cruise for very long distances on flat land.[/QUOTE]
I think you should look at Landyatchz they are more for downhill.
[QUOTE=Takkun10;31744888][url]http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LS&Product_Code=EWDC&Category_Code=E9[/url]
You riding reflex or classic?[/QUOTE]reflex, what're you getting? They ride niceeee
Broke 50mph clocked today. I knew I had broke 50 before but today I had a chaser car to get a rough estimate of my speed. It was like nothing I've ever felt.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Kite_shugo;31749326]reflex, what're you getting? They ride niceeee[/QUOTE]
Reflex man! I can't wait for them to come. I broke 50 on my nersh smoothies that are pretty worn down so I can't imagine what kind of speeds I'll be able to hit with these things. The roll speed, the fresh bearings. The possibilities!
[QUOTE=Takkun10;31744888][url]http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LS&Product_Code=EWDC&Category_Code=E9[/url]
I feel like this would make a good first board. Earthwing makes dope stuff. Don't expect to be going to fast on it, its a cruiser that is light and easily carried.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
Do you want a symmetrical deck or asym? Drop deck? Drop through? Look around on longboardskater.com at brands such as jati, earthwing, landyachtz, jet, madrid, rayne, dregs, and comet. With $250 you can easily get a sweet setup. Look at the landyachtz wolfshark, I really want to get one of those for downhill.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
If you want get a small cruising board that you can just get place to place with. Its not hard at all to get into because of the many disciplines that you can do.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
You riding reflex or classic?[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Longboard--CRUISER--BANANA-CRUISER/dp/B004GZ0WWQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313445237&sr=8-1[/url]
How does that look for a starting out cruiser?
[video=youtube;pKdFf4yJy84]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdFf4yJy84[/video]
i longboard because it's cheaper than a cab
they are ideal for urban transportation, as long as you can evade the police
[QUOTE=Thief;31750996][url]http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Longboard--CRUISER--BANANA-CRUISER/dp/B004GZ0WWQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313445237&sr=8-1[/url]
How does that look for a starting out cruiser?[/QUOTE]
I mean its a mini. I've ridden one, didn't care for it. Spend around $160-70 for a nice cruising board that will last forever. You won't regret the smooth roll speed and comfy ride. That mini will probably not be as smooth.
[editline]15th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=.mike;31752886][video=youtube;pKdFf4yJy84]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdFf4yJy84[/video]
i longboard because it's cheaper than a cab
they are ideal for urban transportation, as long as you can evade the police[/QUOTE]
That looks like madness! Although what you are doing is illegal and I think you ran a red light, still fucking crazy. Props man, I'd never wanna ride through all those cars.
[QUOTE=Takkun10;31754376]
That looks like madness! Although what you are doing is illegal and I think you ran a red light, still fucking crazy. Props man, I'd never wanna ride through all those cars.[/QUOTE]
ty, however that wasn't a video of me, just posted it as an example :)
[img]http://img.mystworks.net/1313529720.jpg[/img][img]http://img.mystworks.net/1313546651.jpg[/img]
Picked it up from the post office and assembled it this arvo
heres a few pictures of my board.
(and a few pics of my wound below, beware, it's pretty gross)
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0212.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0214.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0215.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0216.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0217.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0218.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0219.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0220.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/kas130771/CIMG0221.jpg[/IMG]
yeah the bottom gash got infected and my whole foot started swelling,
the pic with both my feet is to compare the sizes.
[QUOTE=.mike;31752886][video=youtube;pKdFf4yJy84]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdFf4yJy84[/video]
i longboard because it's cheaper than a cab
they are ideal for urban transportation, as long as you can evade the police[/QUOTE]
Honestly in terms of riding in the city i'd rather have a bike. Preferably a fixed gear.
[QUOTE=RocketSnail;31765406]heres a few pictures of my board.
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yeah the bottom gash got infected and my whole foot started swelling,
the pic with both my feet is to compare the sizes.[/QUOTE]
what board is that
[QUOTE=xgman236x;31774191]what board is that[/QUOTE]
kracked skulls scimitar. great first deck, i highly recommend it since its really a great deal at around $160.
[editline]16th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=RocketSnail;31765406]heres a few pictures of my board.
(and a few pics of my wound below, beware, it's pretty gross)
yeah the bottom gash got infected and my whole foot started swelling,
the pic with both my feet is to compare the sizes.[/QUOTE]
Looks rad dude! How does she ride? Also you should get some new bushings for your trucks if you wanna make the board a more lively. [url]http://motionboardshop.com/bushinghelp[/url] You can never have enough bushings
can any one look [URL="http://www.krackedskulls.com/?pg=ksebay"]on this page[/URL] and recommend a good setup for long distance cruising?
[editline]17th August 2011[/editline]
hello?
[QUOTE=HiddenMyst;31763203][img]http://img.mystworks.net/1313529720.jpg[/img][img]http://img.mystworks.net/1313546651.jpg[/img]
Picked it up from the post office and assembled it this arvo[/QUOTE]
My buddy has the exact same one, that thing is expert on sliding.
[editline]17th August 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=xgman236x;31776006]can any one look [URL="http://www.krackedskulls.com/?pg=ksebay"]on this page[/URL] and recommend a good setup for long distance cruising?
[editline]17th August 2011[/editline]
hello?[/QUOTE]
I'll do it man, I'll PM you it
[QUOTE=ElGrego;31776846]My buddy has the exact same one, that thing is expert on sliding.[/QUOTE]
Well that's half the reason I bought it.
I was just skating around my street today and noticed that it's so much more reactive than my 46". Nice tight turning circle and, although I haven't slid yet, I think I kinda understand the technique behind it all.
[QUOTE=HiddenMyst;31782426]Well that's half the reason I bought it.
I was just skating around my street today and noticed that it's so much more reactive than my 46". Nice tight turning circle and, although I haven't slid yet, I think I kinda understand the technique behind it all.[/QUOTE]
Yeah man, and its super flexy too right? That's what I remember
[QUOTE=xgman236x;31776006]can any one look [URL="http://www.krackedskulls.com/?pg=ksebay"]on this page[/URL] and recommend a good setup for long distance cruising?
[editline]17th August 2011[/editline]
hello?[/QUOTE]
Long distance you say? How much do you weigh? Flashbacks. Randals. Scimitar. Bones Reds. The other stuff depending on your weight.
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