This is my first post on this kick ass website, im really glad i came across it. Tongs of awesome material on here.
Now here is my quesiton, and im sure you guys get plagued by these noob questions all the time so i apologize for that. I skated for 5 years on what you would call a new school deck? nose and tail kick, etc short and light weight.
Now i want to purchase a longboard because i cant do that sort of extream riding anymroe but i see so many different shapes and sizes i dont know where to begin. Alot of websites have no description of what the board design was meant for.
I want something relativly light and that can cruise, carve and has alot of soul, if that makes any sense. I want something that can maneuver but still has a nice longboard feel and i can get creative with. Where do i begin i dont want to spend a forture either!
Please define fortune or better yet what your budget is. Also height, weight and shoe size as they can help.
Otherwise I would suggest doing a lot of reading. Try searching for what might interest you and look at the other newb threads. I agree there are so many boards that are good that it can make it tough but with some diligence you can find yours.
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How much do you weigh? How tall are you? What's your shoe size? Will you be riding in urban environments or away from people and traffic? What are your road conditions like? Fresh black asphalt or nasty chip seal?
hey guys, sorry i left out that info, common sense! lol
k well im 6'1 170 pounds, size 12 feet so they are big. Will to spend 200 but cheaper owuld be nice The roads in my area are pretty nice since i live in the city.
I want to be able to cruise around, carve some hills, ride some banks and maybe MAYBE one day venture into a pool lol
check out the Earthwing super glider, I'm 6'1" and 200 pounds, i've ridden one once, and it felt really good, plus it has a kick tail, so it makes dropping curbs useful.
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Stop over analyzing everything. This is Silverfish.
Look for something not too long but not too short. Same with width. A kicktail is good, especially if you've ridden a conventional shortboard. You probably don't need reverse-kingpin trucks (e.g., Randals), or really big wheels. Lower (relative to the ground) is better for pushing and stopping (i.e., foot-braking). Also, if you have to carry it, lighter is better.
HELP....UB3R Noob here :)
The roads in my area are pretty nice since i live in the city. 
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