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K, this thread has convinced me to buy one, it looks fun as hell. Can't decide what length I should get though. :(

[QUOTE=jatoskep;17952506]K, this thread has convinced me to buy one, it looks fun as hell. Can't decide what length I should get though. :([/QUOTE] Just go to the surf/skate shop, you will get a feeling on which one you want. If you are ordering online, just watch longboard videos until you find a style you like, and what area you live in. (OP here.)

[url]http://store.originalskateboards.com/malakai40longboard.aspx?variation=948[/url] how does this look?

[QUOTE=Raspo;17952534]Just go to the surf/skate shop, you will get a feeling on which one you want. If you are ordering online, just watch longboard videos until you find a style you like, and what area you live in. (OP here.)[/QUOTE] I live in a suburban area, my neighborhood is just one big hill that I think will be awesome to board down. I think this one seems a good length for me [url]http://www.gravityboard.com/pages/gstore/boards/c43.html[/url] Can you explain what difference the wheel and truck size makes?

[QUOTE=Audix;17952545][url]http://store.originalskateboards.com/malakai40longboard.aspx?variation=948[/url] how does this look?[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOSTGjsMHiE[/media] I'd say look at that video and see how the style is on that board and if that's how you see yourself riding it. [editline]02:20AM[/editline] [QUOTE=jatoskep;17952601]I live in a suburban area, my neighborhood is just one big hill that I think will be awesome to board down. I think this one seems a good length for me [url]http://www.gravityboard.com/pages/gstore/boards/c43.html[/url] Can you explain what difference the wheel and truck size makes?[/QUOTE] That board looks like a good carving board, you can't really go wrong when choosing a board cause i'm pretty sure you'll like any board you get. The larger the wheel, there is alot more input but cruising will roll longer. Smaller wheels are always faster in acceleration but lower the top speed the board can go. Make sure you pick good bearings because that is what helps you with continuous rolling and speed.

I'm going to sell my wii that I've had for 3 years or something and never used once to get a board. I'm going this Friday.

[QUOTE=Limerick;17952714]I'm going to sell my wii that I've had for 3 years or something and never used once to get a board. I'm going this Friday.[/QUOTE] Better to get something to do outside then be lazy with. I'm pretty sure long boarding can replace Wii Fit. I have a xbox and wii but they just sit on my dresser unless I have friends over. I'm more of a PC gamer or out doing something.

[QUOTE=Raspo;17952643][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOSTGjsMHiE[/media] I'd say look at that video and see how the style is on that board and if that's how you see yourself riding it. [editline]02:20AM[/editline] That board looks like a good carving board, you can't really go wrong when choosing a board cause i'm pretty sure you'll like any board you get. The larger the wheel, there is alot more input but cruising will roll longer. Smaller wheels are always faster in acceleration but lower the top speed the board can go. Make sure you pick good bearings because that is what helps you with continuous rolling and speed.[/QUOTE] Awesome, thanks a ton, I'll be ordering it tomorrow. :D

[QUOTE=jatoskep;17952782]Awesome, thanks a ton, I'll be ordering it tomorrow. :D[/QUOTE] Awesome, I was so happy when I got my board (from the shop), I think it was the best day since getting my license. I drive 25 minutes out to the beach with friends every weekend (Cause I live in Florida, with no elevation really) and we ride down this one hill that takes us to about 30-40MPH. I try to skate around my neighborhood at least 30 minutes a day, to get things off my mind. I'd suggest the best music to listen to while skating is post-rock. I got into it after watching all the long board videos and post-rock just makes you think about things alot more when riding.

[QUOTE=Raspo;17952731]Better to get something to do outside then be lazy with. I'm pretty sure long boarding can replace Wii Fit. I have a xbox and wii but they just sit on my dresser unless I have friends over. I'm more of a PC gamer or out doing something.[/QUOTE] Haha yeah. Wii Fit is a joke. I'm more of a pc gamer myself but lately I've gotten saddened at the fact that my computer can't even run modern games on low.

I don't have a longboard but my friend bought one for 450$, one of the best ones out there. It's insanely fun to ride I would get one if I had the money.

Most are about half of that cost.

more like 5/12

Got mine for 150$ Was looking to spend $250. Got a good deal, it's awesome. A long board is a long board.

Don't really wanna spend too much money until I'm sure it's fun. I wouldn't mind if I could sell my wii, but it's my sister's. [editline]11:51PM[/editline] My friend may have one though, I'll have to check with him.

sorry in advance for the shit picture [img]http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6978/1021092101n.jpg[/img] yeah i've got a longboard, it's a custom 3 foot homemade longboard. i love cruising down to my surf spot and back on this thing

Borrowing friend's longboard is a go.

[QUOTE=T_T crai2;17955395]sorry in advance for the shit picture [img]http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6978/1021092101n.jpg[/img] yeah i've got a longboard, it's a custom 3 foot homemade longboard. i love cruising down to my surf spot and back on this thing[/QUOTE] Hey, damn good idea. What'd you make it with?

uh... wood C:>

My friend made a pretty cool one in woodshop and tried to sell me it for 100. I didn't trust it at all thought and didn't like it. Rather would have a official board.

I'll probably just get the Loaded dancer for christmas, I don't really care that it's pretty expensive (especially as I won't be buying it if it's for christmas) and you may call me stupid for buying an expensive board when I'm just starting out, but I think I need a good board, because a shit board is the reason I quit skating before, it was just too awkward when my skateboard could only roll four or five feet from a good push.

[QUOTE=lettuce_head;17958084]I'll probably just get the Loaded dancer for christmas, I don't really care that it's pretty expensive (especially as I won't be buying it if it's for christmas) and you may call me stupid for buying an expensive board when I'm just starting out, but I think I need a good board, because a shit board is the reason I quit skating before, it was just too awkward when my skateboard could only roll four or five feet from a good push.[/QUOTE] Even a cheap board will make you happy, but you are right, a good board will be easier to learn on.

[QUOTE=lettuce_head;17958084]I'll probably just get the Loaded dancer for christmas, I don't really care that it's pretty expensive (especially as I won't be buying it if it's for christmas) and you may call me stupid for buying an expensive board when I'm just starting out, but I think I need a good board, because a shit board is the reason I quit skating before, it was just too awkward when my skateboard could only roll four or five feet from a good push.[/QUOTE] That's more than likely due to one or two things; your fitness, or your bearings. My first longboard cost me 70 dollars, and I learned just fine. [QUOTE=Boyblunder;17958144]Even a cheap board will make you happy, but you are right, a good board will be easier to learn on.[/QUOTE] Again, it's not all about the board, it depends a lot on your sense of balance and fitness. And a set of really good bearings can bring a walmart board a long way.

Yeah I plan to improve my balance as much as I fucking possibly can over the next few weeks. Also I still can't fucking decide between something like a Loaded Dervish style board or a Loaded Dancer style board. Will a dancer style board roll well? I know bearings have a lot of influence on this but the board must make some difference, I just don't want to be having to push all the time.

[QUOTE=lettuce_head;17965141]Yeah I plan to improve my balance as much as I fucking possibly can over the next few weeks. Also I still can't fucking decide between something like a Loaded Dervish style board or a Loaded Dancer style board. Will a dancer style board roll well? I know bearings have a lot of influence on this but the board must make some difference, I just don't want to be having to push all the time.[/QUOTE] You're really spending all your money on overkill man, no matter what board you're riding you're going to have to push pretty much the same amount unless you're going downhill. The advantage of buying a starter board is that if it turns out you don't like longboarding as much as you thought you would, you didn't waste as much cash. Not to mention you look like less of a tool carrying around a cheap board that you can't ride than carrying around an expensive board you can't ride.

Yeah... I know. Shit. I don't know what to do.

Just buy a nice starter board, a good S9 or a Gravity, it'll cost you a little over 100 dollars and you'll be very happy.

[QUOTE=Ultralast;17965362]Just buy a nice starter board, a good S9 or a Gravity, it'll cost you a little over 100 dollars and you'll be very happy.[/QUOTE] This^ Plus people that don't longboard don't know the difference between a super cheap one and a super expensive one, so you'll still look like a badass.

[QUOTE=lettuce_head;17965141]Yeah I plan to improve my balance as much as I fucking possibly can over the next few weeks. Also I still can't fucking decide between something like a Loaded Dervish style board or a Loaded Dancer style board. Will a dancer style board roll well? I know bearings have a lot of influence on this but the board must make some difference, I just don't want to be having to push all the time.[/QUOTE] I'm pretty sure I read reviews about the dancing board being for lower speeds so you can do tricks like in the video. Sure you'll be able to go down a hill, but it's not really meant for that style. I have to agree with Ultralast, go with a simple S9, Gravity, Arbor board that has a variety of boards and find one that you like, you can't really go wrong with a long board cause it's still a long board and is meant for long boarding. Sure, I want a expensive 400$ loaded board in the future, but my $150 S9 Gremmie is the perfect size, it's great for hills and looks awesome. I love it to death.

I'm a beginner. I live in Fresno so there isn't a lot of hills so it's mostly flatland. And I've been looking at these two [url]http://www.originalskateboards.com/longboards/terrapin-34-longboard[/url] [url]http://www.originalskateboards.com/longboards/hybrid-35-longboard[/url] From what I gather, the more flexible the smoother the ride BUT the harder it is to control. The stiffer, the less smooth of a ride but more control. The Terrapin looks like a LOT of fun, and with wide room for my big feet (size 12's and growing). The Hybrid looks like a lot of fun too, and apparently the way it's shaped smooths out the ride and a large selection of thick wheels attract me, because as I've gathered, the thicker the more ground grab and the longer it can hold speed. Will FP help me?