The Official "Hi, I'm New!" Thread

**tommo** · 09-22-2009 01:19 AM

hi im tommo

**jsweriduk** · 09-22-2009 08:44 PM

hi my name is john, i board in southeastern mass, and will be in upstate new york (once my new board comes)

heres my quiver
s9 bhnc randall 180 83 fly's, this was my second board i still have it but dont use
landy evo randall 180 83 fly's, third board, i still love it but it was to big to bring to school so its sittin at home right now
landy drop hammer, bear 852's, 76 gummies, this board has yet to come in

**longboard rider123** · 09-23-2009 07:56 PM

hi iam nick iv been longboarding for about 9 months now i got a big red puch franse](

**Immanuel Fresh** · 09-28-2009 03:06 PM

Hi I'm new! ..I like girls.

-Immanuel

**loug** · 09-28-2009 03:49 PM

hey from pittsburgh. 46" scimitar, randal 180's, moc 7's, and gumballs. first couple months on a board since the mid '60's, center of gravity is a lot heavier and higher now. now to get down arlington ave and josephine street without breaking the ol' neck. anyone skating the hills in pittsburgh?

**R-Dubya** · 09-28-2009 08:04 PM

sup guys. I'm not new to longboarding, just here. Been riding them a few years now. Got lots of stories to tell. Anyways, right now I'm runnin a vintage Flexdex Pro 41. Check out the pics n vids section to see some pics and a nice story on how I got it.

**doherty** · 09-29-2009 06:12 PM

hey i got a sector 9 pipeline but im veryyyyy interested in the loaded vanguard. anyone know the cheapest place to buy or looking to sell?

**J Bone** · 10-01-2009 09:40 AM

Hey, I'm Joey

Black Sabbath rules

**doodlez4ever** · 10-02-2009 01:39 PM

Hi, I'm new! I am driving a never summer descent with 70mm gravity drifters 83a navy colored, Randal R-II 180mm trucks(silver) and DBS ABEC 7 bearings. living in Norway

**scnuppy** · 10-02-2009 04:10 PM

Hi 'm new

I'm another own of those highschoolers who have seen enough of you collegers (you know who you are) looking like there having loads of fun on longboards while getting from point a to b, to make me want one of me' own.

I'm almost 14, A freshie in the big fishpond that is the school
One of the big questions to me is how people figure out which board to get, and will be asking loads of questions to that end.

I figure that is about enough about what I have to say.
I have been introduced.

**mreezy** · 10-03-2009 12:04 PM

Hi, I'm New! I'm from the Philippines and I ride a dervish flex 2 and a kahuna creations board. Been skating since i was a kid with a few occasional breaks due to my commitment with my school's soccer team. I cruise, dance and the occasional bomb. You can really say longboarding in the Philippines is growing. Anyway, I'm planning on getting a loaded dancer with paris 180's, some reds, and the yellow stimulus wheels. What do you think guys?

**hotdog** · 10-03-2009 12:04 PM

okay, im new as well. im hotdog. 16 years old from germany and i live in spain. skateboarded for the past 4 years but was never really into kickflips and other tricks, just used for cruising more or less. since my english friend build his first longboard and i had a ride on it i was pretty much amazed at the carving abilities. so went into the local skateboard shop and looked at the prices of longboards and thought to myself, these things are ####### expensive. well anyways, since i wanted one, im starting to build one. in a couple of days it will be ready. a simple, shorter dervish for getting past lots of beople quickly in the city. firstly equipt with skateboard trucks and some huge wheels from my freeboard. (70mm) seem big next to my 50mm skateboard wheels. well be posting some pics into the Young Builders threat and see what you guys think of it.

have fun,
hotdog.

**arrowspun** · 10-04-2009 12:16 PM

Hey guys i have been looking at the site for a little bit and just now joined! I started longboarding about 2 months ago.. now i cant stop haha. To bad the rain is coming, but that just mean snow is on the way!

**Greeen** · 10-08-2009 10:21 PM

hi im new, im from the philippines, 15 years old and im in to downhill, i have 2 boards a landy drop speed and earthwing superglider..
and i wish to learn more from this community...

**loug** · 10-08-2009 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by scnuppy

Hi 'm new

I'm another own of those highschoolers who have seen enough of you collegers (you know who you are) looking like there having loads of fun on longboards while getting from point a to b, to make me want one of me' own.

I'm almost 14, A freshie in the big fishpond that is the school
One of the big questions to me is how people figure out which board to get, and will be asking loads of questions to that end.

I figure that is about enough about what I have to say.
I have been introduced.

which board to get?? just keep reading the posts on this site and you'll be able to make an educated decision in no time.

**StrickY** · 10-09-2009 04:30 PM

Hey everybody, I am fairly new to the longboarding community. My name is Steve and I am from Connecticut. I ride a Sector 9 Mundaka 46" with gullwing trucks, reds bearings and 75mm Lemon BigZigs. If anyone has some helpful hint about anything let me know please, I really want to get better at this amazing sport.

**NitroRustlerDriver** · 10-09-2009 07:43 PM

Well, my other thread got closed, so I guess I'll post my intro here:

My name is Andrew, I'm 21 and live in good old Bend, OR. I haven't been longboarding long (started around March I think?) but am in love with it. I picked up a Sector 9 off Craig's List for $65 that was in almost new condition. It had the stock Pivot trucks and 62mm Sector 9 wheels.

I upgrade that with a set of green Randal 180's, Abec11 70mm ZigZags and Abec11 Biltin Bearings. I also just got a set of SunRisers.

When I got the new trucks and wheels, I bought a 35" TLS Basic and through the old stuff on it. Knowing I would never ride it like that, I bought a set of Gullwing Sidwinders for it and now it is an awesome board for parking lot riding. Don't have any pics of it though, but there there isn't much to see anyway.

Also thought I would add, I work for TheLongboardStore.com as a board assembler, packer and photographer. If you ordered a board from us in the last few months, I probably put it together.

**Callan** · 10-10-2009 01:27 AM

hey ho hey.
My names Callan, i live in Australia and im just getting into skating, im 16 btw. Anyway, i was using an old skateboard deck that had been my brothers, but it was craptastic. So, today i bought a new Globe cruiser, a sorta mini longboard. It is amazing. I love the feeling of gliding around streets. Its awesome. Anyway, tomorrow im-a go to the park, cruise some paths.

**StrickY** · 10-10-2009 01:34 PM

hey dude, welcome to the community, i'm fairly new also, but don't give up and have fun on that globe cruiser..

**Krolg** · 10-10-2009 01:41 PM

Hey - I'm 18, and I live in R.I. Just recently bought my first board, the S9 Scarab. I literally mauled my ankle two days after ordering my board and haven't gotten the chance to shred on it yet. However, shred or be dead I can't wait to get to cruising.