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Hi TL
I used to skate a lot back in primary school/early high school but gave it up for bodyboarding, but since i have no money for petrol i have been skating to get around rather than driving, and getting really into it lately. I am alright , better than any of my friends (who don't really skate) i can kickflip, shove it, varial kickflip and do basic grinds...
I am shit scared of stairs, and the biggest I have done was a small (really small) 5 stair so I don't need a setup for large landings.
I am looking to buy a new skateboard (which is a big investment for me being broke... so my parents are paying) primarily for transport to and from buses/trains and also for some street skating...
At the moment I have an old setup consisting of an old Almost Rodney Mullen deck, 8 year old independent trucks, china bones bearings and Powell mini logo wheels. Its all in pretty bad condition, but still goes OK considering how old it is. The main problem is the trucks are so wobbly (and can't be tightened any more) and its sooo goddamn loud.
I know i want something close to 8 inches because my old was 7.5 and flipped fast as but sometimes i landed right on the edges... and something thats quieter too 
Anyways i am going to check out skate shops this weekend and really like Girl decks
especially this one
but I just want any advice about what you guys ride, whats good, whats not, and anything i should generally know from casual or dedicated skaters. Thanks for any replies 
I have posted on other forums but thought i'd ask here aswell since theres a huge knowledge base...
 
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Longboards are better for transport, but skating is where more fun. Skip the stairs and focus on flatland.
I'd just buy as cheap as possible. The no name brand for sure, maybe splurge on bearings.
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On June 02 2010 14:58 nicoaldo wrote:
you gotta skate
i don't know why this was so unexpected hahah
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On June 02 2010 15:09 paper wrote:i don't know why this was so unexpected hahah
haha first thing i thught when i saw the thread title.
anyways, i ride an element featherlight deck. its treated me well, and super durable too
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im guessing "u gotta skate" is some circle jerk here i saw it as someones location
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On June 02 2010 15:24 eSen1a wrote:
im guessing "u gotta skate" is some circle jerk here i saw it as someones location
u gotta skate is a lifestyle man
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I don't skate very much but I have an Enjoi board that has served me pretty well the past couple years. If you really want to budget then I'd suggest getting a blank deck. The go for like $20-$30 and i've heard they are perfectly good. As a bonus you have no graphics to scratch up while doing tricks XD... I can't remember the name but there's a brand that either makes exclusively blanks or really good blanks or does both... ^^; sorry I can't remember but I'm sure you'll be able to find something suitable. gl&hf
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All I know is Koston is the man.
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just figured out i can buy one from US for 1/3 the price here plus $25 shipping and such a bigger range :O
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I don't really skate anymore (because I am a 22 yr old college man), but my deck from HS days consists of: Baker deck, independent trucks, bone swiss bearings, and spit fire wheels.
(Please note that my knowledge about skating related stuff may be outdated by about 6~7years) I remember I really liked my Alien Workshop deck, until some fat girl rode on my board and snapped it (there already was a crack). World Industries, and Baker were okay for me. I also remember Blind deck which wasn't bad either.
In terms of trucks, I preferred Tensor over Independent. I don't have much thought regarding to wheels cuz they are just wheels, but I remember really liking my bone swiss bearings. They are kind of pricey though.
What I can tell you is that it all matters on how you take care of your board. Trucks and bearings are made out of metal, so they obviously don't go well with water. When I used to skate, I always tried to skate on dry land only. Puddles and rainy days were definitely a no-no. If I did get my trucks and wheels wet, I sometimes dried it off when I got home with a blow dryer. I would also occasionally took my wheels apart and oiled (with any kind of oil really, I think I used cooking oil) my bearings.
In conclusion, it doesn't really matter what you get (obviously those cheap-ass $30 full deck at walmart doesn't apply here) as long as you take good care of it.
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i used to skate when i was like 12-13 and back then
element was awesome, same with tensor trucks
when i got a skateboard recently, i got that set up and a bunch of kids were telling me i was a douchebag because those companies were all too corporate or w/e and their products suck, etc
i was like wtf,.. so much has changed =D
haha
w/e fuck those kids, my board is sick
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concentrate on skating tech and ramps and your future self will thank you. stairs are more about psyching yourself up to do it than any specific skills and have waaaaaaay more injury potential than anything else, there's a reason hawk and mullen can still skate at 40yo+ while plenty of guys quit skating at like 21 because they've fucked up their joints
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If you want an 8 inch deck, I suggest the Alien Workshop Dylan Reider mind field board. Awesome shape on those.
Don't buy some cheap-ass stuff from walmart or something, they're horrible. I'd recommend a pair of Thunder or Indys for trucks. I have a pair of Thunder Lights now, and they're pretty awesome. Even though they are completely different from what I've ridden before (Been skating ventures all my life).
They have a general "looser" feel when turning, and they respond to any turning so fast. That is a bit different from indys/ventures, which are more of a solid truck.
And for the trick part, don't stress yourself when trying a trick. Be calm, and focus. Try to be as "chill" as possible. Even though if it can result in less pop and you might get a style that looks strained and "false". So try to make it look natural, while you try to be as relaxed as possible. You will end up with a much more consistent trick book. But I'll tell you, style comes with aloooot of practice and mastering. Just have fun, try to raise your own bar. Not compete with others.
Have fun! I'd love to see your development too!
And don't listen to this guy, skate what you think is fun.
On June 02 2010 17:13 x2fst wrote:
concentrate on skating tech and ramps and your future self will thank you. stairs are more about psyching yourself up to do it than any specific skills and have waaaaaaay more injury potential than anything else, there's a reason hawk and mullen can still skate at 40yo+ while plenty of guys quit skating at like 21 because they've fucked up their joints
Sure, you can get hurt. But that mostly happens to the guys that overcommit to stuff that is over their abillities.
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ty for all replies
im thinking of getting the standard enjoi setup with royal trucks and buying a second deck, the one in the picture (because the postage is so much of the cost i might as well get 2 incase the first one breaks)
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On June 02 2010 15:24 eSen1a wrote:
im guessing "u gotta skate" is some circle jerk here i saw it as someones location
u gotta skate in any location
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as far as size and shit, that just depends your size and weight and preference imo.
But if you like doing flip tricks, definitely lean towards a thinner board.
I'm 6'2'' 175~ and I ride a geoff rowley flip w/ flip trucks (very loose, don't really like em).
Indy trucks are always the tightest but they are also the widest. Really you just gotta find a shop that will let you test stuff out, or the dudes are good enough to set you up without just trying to sell shit.
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