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Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 03:10:18
do you guys longboard?
I started skating and i wanna get a longboard but not really sure what and where to get it from
I don't wanna spend that much... probably $50-150
gonna use it for just cruising around. not for speedboarding or anything
I have no clue what to get individually. preferably pre-assembled
I dont know any of the specifics and just get a general one...
any suggestions?
specific boards? websites? linky plz?
Thanks a bunch yo
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oh well i got a drop carve if u care lol -
Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 03:48:49
hey i skate too
the best place to get pre made stuff is zumies
its a store in the mall
idk if you have one there
but somethings to look for is
wheels in the 50mm range
good grip tape (replacing long board grip tape is hella expensive xD)
and if its premade ask if you could test it out ride it around the store to get a feel of what your buying
hope this helps
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Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 03:52:12
i suggest you try freeboarding
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Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 07:01:03QUOTE (spinneraddiction @ Mar 3 2010, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>hey i skate too
the best place to get pre made stuff is zumies
its a store in the mall
idk if you have one there
but somethings to look for is
wheels in the 50mm range
good grip tape (replacing long board grip tape is hella expensive xD)
and if its premade ask if you could test it out ride it around the store to get a feel of what your buying
hope this helps
thanks but isnt zumies overpriced? how about online?
and wtf is grip tape...QUOTE (+Guitrum+ @ Mar 3 2010, 07:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i suggest you try freeboarding
way too scary -
Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 07:44:36
I suggest you ask Chobi he knows alot of these stuff.
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Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 07:48:26
as does simplex, who is easier to get a hold of
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Date: Thu, Mar 4 2010 09:47:01
um...Chobi & simplex -- some inputs please?
I'm sure they will see this very soon -
Date: Fri, Mar 5 2010 03:42:13QUOTE (SJ @ Mar 3 2010, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>thanks but isnt zumies overpriced? how about online?
and wtf is grip tape...
way too scary
the black shit that is layered on top of the board to help your feet stay on the board.
it's not always black btw..
google is your friendd http://skateboard.about.com/od/skateboardi...losGriptape.htm -
Date: Fri, Mar 5 2010 03:50:22
taping a board isnt expensive lul.
and mm i ordered my first board online and idk about the zummies place lol. jsut check out your local skate shop
they probably will have quite a few boards for sale. for cruising i suggest going with a slightly stickier larger wheel like abec11's 76 mm gumballs or big zigs. uh since you want to just cruize and like commute then i suggest mid sized board not super long or super short but the shorter it is the easier it will be to carry around and shit. something like tihs maybe? http://www.gravityboard.com/pages/gstore/boards/hc1.html
for trucks i say randal RIIs are good. mm but chobi knows a lot more then i do about this -
Date: Fri, Mar 5 2010 04:05:22
lol thanks for the input but that thing is 47 inches!!
i found some stuff on amazon & ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...#ht_2997wt_1165
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...#ht_3643wt_1268
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...#ht_4518wt_1268
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...IT#ht_500wt_956
http://www.amazon.com/Sector-Greenroom-Lon...d=3S1P41RBWKQ5C
I'm deciding between the moose bomber custom shape & the sector 9 greenroom.
anything over 40in seems a bit long to me so haha
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Date: Sat, Mar 6 2010 01:36:16QUOTE (spinneraddiction @ Mar 3 2010, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>good grip tape (replacing long board grip tape is hella expensive xD)
A sheet of grip tape costs like $5 and putting it on is incredibly easy. -
Date: Sat, Mar 6 2010 16:32:19
i as well wanna start longboarding as well, but the fact that u have to walk all the way up the hill again, or walk whenever u face a steep hill is quite troublesome, unlike bmx, whereas you can pedal up. =/
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Date: Sat, Mar 6 2010 19:37:32
thats true but riding is hella fun. and i think its cooler than biking. and riding a scooter just looks gay
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Date: Sat, Mar 6 2010 20:03:01
I'm stuck between
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...#ht_3643wt_1268
and
http://www.amazon.com/Sector-Greenroom-Lon...d=3S1P41RBWKQ5C
not sure what to get.......
the first one is pretty nice with the custom shape and everything... and a bit longer at 36in and cheaper
the second has the brand name sector 9 and possibly looks nicer? dunno about the upper deck cuz i cant find a pic anywhere. and longer and more expensive..
any advice? -
Date: Sun, Mar 7 2010 19:41:08
longboardskater.com
loadeds are sick, raines are nice, landyachtz.
idk just look around they have videos on alot of the boards and shit. -
Date: Sun, Mar 7 2010 19:53:54QUOTE (tylt @ Mar 7 2010, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>longboardskater.com
loadeds are sick, raines are nice, landyachtz.
idk just look around they have videos on alot of the boards and shit.
get a landyachtz. cheap and sick -
Date: Sun, Mar 7 2010 20:31:48
wow
theyre quite pricey...
but i like these
http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ategory_Code=RS
http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ategory_Code=LF
http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ategory_Code=LF
http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ategory_Code=ML
are longboards usually this expensive?
oh man, thats quite a fortune... -
Date: Mon, Mar 8 2010 07:53:18
ok ill probably post this on silverfish too when i get the confirmation registration email but ill still post it here for some inputs
I cant choose...
http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ategory_Code=ML
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Complete-Lo...d=3S1P41RBWKQ5C
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Path-Comple...d=3S1P41RBWKQ5C
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...IT#ht_500wt_956
http://longboardskater.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ategory_Code=LF
again, this is just for cruising. I don't do downhill or intense carving or anything
just for going around places haha
and im 6 1 & 175 lbs -
Date: Fri, Mar 26 2010 12:16:48
Hey SJ, i basically quit PSing but well, decided to help you out.
You've come to the right guy to ask though. Ahaha.
Among your choices, i'd say, get the Drop Speed. I myself have two. A custom Carbon fiber/foam one for racing, and a normal one to freeride/fvck around on.
Original's trucks turn waaaay too much for it to actually feel good, Sector 9's durability and customer service is crap, Madrid, well can't really say much, Rayne makes good boards, but a bit too expensive for me.
I'm pretty much biased over Landyachtz because i ride them, and they sponsor me in races, but i'll give you reasons why i like the Drop Speed.
- It's shorter than most longboards (39 inches), making it more responsive in turns.
- It's drop-through (the trucks go through the deck, hence the term drop though), meaning it's more stable, and lower to the ground, making it easier to push.
- It may be a tad expensive, (lol, my carbon one's $400 for the DECK ONLY, and it's trucks is $300ish) but hell worth it due to the fact that it's amost unbreakable.
- Landyachtz makes it
- I ride it.
BOOM.
EDIT: Well, i know your not doing downhill, but i just put this in for the hell of it. This was posted on Head Shotz a while back, anyway.
Me on a Drop Speed(this was taken a while back, before i got my carbon DSpeed)
Whole setup: Landyachtz Drop Speed, Kahalani 204mm Precision Trucks, Landyachtz Bear Ceramic Bearings, Landyachtz Aqua Hawgz Wheels.
Cheers,
Chobi -
Date: Fri, Mar 26 2010 14:23:14QUOTE (Chobi @ Mar 26 2010, 05:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey SJ, i basically quit PSing but well, decided to help you out.
You've come to the right guy to ask though. Ahaha.
Among your choices, i'd say, get the Drop Speed. I myself have two. A custom Carbon fiber/foam one for racing, and a normal one to freeride/fvck around on.
Original's trucks turn waaaay too much for it to actually feel good, Sector 9's durability and customer service is crap, Madrid, well can't really say much, Rayne makes good boards, but a bit too expensive for me.
I'm pretty much biased over Landyachtz because i ride them, and they sponsor me in races, but i'll give you reasons why i like the Drop Speed.
- It's shorter than most longboards (39 inches), making it more responsive in turns.
- It's drop-through (the trucks go through the deck, hence the term drop though), meaning it's more stable, and lower to the ground, making it easier to push.
- It may be a tad expensive, (lol, my carbon one's $400 for the DECK ONLY, and it's trucks is $300ish) but hell worth it due to the fact that it's amost unbreakable.
- Landyachtz makes it
- I ride it.
BOOM.
EDIT: Well, i know your not doing downhill, but i just put this in for the hell of it. This was posted on Head Shotz a while back, anyway.
Me on a Drop Speed(this was taken a while back, before i got my carbon DSpeed)
Whole setup: Landyachtz Drop Speed, Kahalani 204mm Precision Trucks, Landyachtz Bear Ceramic Bearings, Landyachtz Aqua Hawgz Wheels.
Spoiler:
Cheers,
Chobi
Get a path 37, it would be great for what your wanting to do. But I'd buy it from their site. Sector Nine and Madrid boards don't match up in comparison. From what some of my friends are saying, Flexdex also makes nice cruising longboards. -
Date: Fri, Mar 26 2010 14:32:52
delete my post hehe
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Date: Fri, Mar 26 2010 19:26:14
I got a drop carve lol i really like it. the only bad thing is it has a clear grip tape so it gets dirty real easy
thanks Chobi for the detailed response.
i heard the drop speed was mostly for DH and didnt flex that much so it wasnt really for me
DH is scary as hell.gif)
i might start learnin dancin and sliding hahaha and tricks possibly...
i fell a couple times fooling around and it hurts
i wasnt even going fast LOL -
Date: Sat, Mar 27 2010 07:40:59
Drop carve? The new one(with the green graphic underneath), or old one(with the samurai graphic)? The new one was remodeled for better dancing and tricks, due to a longer nose and tail than the old one. great choice though.
I was supposed to recommend the Drop Carve for you, but it wasn't part of your choices, ahaha. I own the old one myself for some dancing and tricks, and it's really intended for that, and cruising. It's basically the exact same as a Drop Speed, but made of bamboo, has flex, and less concave. Glad your having fun with a Landy board.
But one thing, do you have a helmet, pads, and gloves? 'cause you really need that. I had a friend who died falling bacwards on his head without his helmet. The witnesses who saw it said he was just dancing, on flat ground, when he fell backwards, then he started shaking violently, then blood came out of his mouth. He was dead on arrival in the emergency room.
May he rest in peace.
So always remember to wear a helmet. It's always a matter of life and death when skating.
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Date: Sat, Mar 27 2010 08:05:12
i got the new one from longboardskater.com
oh my god, that sounds really...serious man
i dont own any protection stuff right now but i might get some...
can you recommend me some sites where i can get them for cheap but relatively good quality?
i already fell a couple times on flat ground and it hurts......lol
im really sorry about your friend. RIP -
Date: Sun, Mar 28 2010 04:58:15QUOTE (SJ @ Mar 27 2010, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i got the new one from longboardskater.com
oh my god, that sounds really...serious man
i dont own any protection stuff right now but i might get some...
can you recommend me some sites where i can get them for cheap but relatively good quality?
i already fell a couple times on flat ground and it hurts......lol
im really sorry about your friend. RIP
Hey SJ! I longboard too, under Gio's influence. I ride a Loaded Vanguard. Posting before he does to piss him off.
Anyway, i got a Bern Brighton helmet for $25 off a site i forgot, >.< but try checking http://www.theiantilmannfoundation.org/ . They give away free helmets to people who promise to pay them and who pay for the shipping.
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Date: Sun, Mar 28 2010 06:28:38QUOTE (Mira @ Mar 27 2010, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey SJ! I longboard too, under Gio's influence. I ride a Loaded Vanguard. Posting before he does to piss him off.
Anyway, i got a Bern Brighton helmet for $25 off a site i forgot, >.< but try checking http://www.theiantilmannfoundation.org/ . They give away free helmets to people who promise to pay them and who pay for the shipping.
ahh i heard about that on silverfishlongboarding haha
cool...ill apply
but what do you mean "who promise to pay them and who pay for the shipping"?
dont you only have to pay for shipping? -
Date: Mon, Mar 29 2010 05:15:19QUOTE (SJ @ Mar 28 2010, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ahh i heard about that on silverfishlongboarding haha
cool...ill apply
but what do you mean "who promise to pay them and who pay for the shipping"?
dont you only have to pay for shipping?
Oops. I meant "who promise to wear them"
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Date: Tue, Mar 30 2010 02:51:51
Argg I wanna longboard really badly but my asian parents are complete assholes and said that it's too "dangerous". Anyway to persuade them?
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Date: Tue, Mar 30 2010 03:10:11
Yeah, I'm looking for a longboard to get around mainly college campus (So mainly crusing, maybe some dancing and sliding). Something on the cheaper end, maybe $150 to $200 total. Suggestions?
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Date: Tue, Mar 30 2010 03:31:18
@RoastBeef: Tell them that it's not "dangerous if taken step-by-step, and with the proper safety gear.
@CPM8: Does the budget include safety gear? Because you surely shouldn't skate without a helmet. No matter what circumstances. Try Looking around http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forums/ for a good, cheap 2nd had board. I got the trucks of my Vanguard there for half price, almost brand new! 
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Date: Tue, Mar 30 2010 03:39:01
No, my parents are willing to pay for safety gear. I just need to get the complete board.
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Date: Tue, Mar 30 2010 06:30:50
dang. i need to get some safety gear lol
ive fallen a couple times but luckily never on my head...
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/foru...-longboard.html
thats the thread i asked stuff on
how about a used board?
consider a drop through for more stability. bamboo for flex.
also how wide it is and long it is. the longer it is, the more stable you are at high speeds.
i got a drop carve btw. it was over 200 tho lol -
Date: Tue, Mar 30 2010 20:59:17
Longboards, it sucks if you ask me, normal skateboards rule.
But always good shit are ceramic Bearrings. -
Date: Wed, Mar 31 2010 17:22:35QUOTE (Mira @ Mar 29 2010, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>@RoastBeef: Tell them that it's not "dangerous if taken step-by-step, and with the proper safety gear.
@CPM8: Does the budget include safety gear? Because you surely shouldn't skate without a helmet. No matter what circumstances. Try Looking around http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forums/ for a good, cheap 2nd had board. I got the trucks of my Vanguard there for half price, almost brand new!
What do u mean step-by-step? By professional? They said I can if there is actually one, except there's none where I live. Also they sneaked into my room and saw a video of a person longboarding on a highway, and got the wrong impression that I'm gonna get hit by a car if i do
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Date: Wed, Mar 31 2010 17:36:06
step by step as in learn the basics first then do whatever you want in a safe manner
just dont start off by going downhill. its equivalent to suicide. -
Date: Wed, Mar 31 2010 17:55:58QUOTE (SJ @ Mar 31 2010, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>step by step as in learn the basics first then do whatever you want in a safe manner
just dont start off by going downhill. its equivalent to suicide.
Thanks, will try that out with parents! -
Date: Thu, Apr 1 2010 02:37:14
get a XVD board. shit is fuckin legitimate
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Date: Thu, Apr 1 2010 02:42:10
friend of mine is doing this: http://longwaytoskate.blogspot.com/
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Date: Thu, Apr 1 2010 05:48:46
how the heck do you overcome the fear of going fast?
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