First Board COMPLETE...

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 07:20 AM

So after about 3 weeks of work the board is complete, thanks for all the info on this site, I couldn't have done it without it.

38" "Fish"tail - Baltic Birch Ply, Randal 150's, Gumballs

She rides like a dream, flexes to flat when I stand on it and FLY's. This is my first time to ride a longboard so I dont really have anything to compare it to, but from what I feel it is good.

One question, I have 5/16" risers on right now, but I am thinking 1/4" or less may be better, does it look a little high right now?

Thanks to all.

**Bobrules** · 08-20-2007 08:21 AM

Thats really nice right there.

And if you like the ride with those risers, keep them on. Me personally, I would go with some a bit smaller because I dislike having to bend down alot to push(Im not to tall).

**Loki440** · 08-20-2007 08:40 AM

looks like a fishing lure lol, good first board, the symmetry and straightness (well curveyness) of the edges needs to be worked on, but that will come with more time/boards

**CanyonCarver** · 08-20-2007 10:36 AM

I think you did a great job for a first board. Practice makes perfect; you're getting there.

**oldfartsk8r** · 08-20-2007 11:36 AM

Excellent ! Hope my first try comes out that nice.

**jsurla4** · 08-20-2007 11:46 AM

nice first build. i remember my first, it was crap.

**johnspurlock** · 08-20-2007 12:53 PM

Nice build. As mentioned before it gets easier as funner as you progress. I still have an uneasy feeling when I see my first build. My son keeps it in his room for some reason. Here it is 60" long x 10" wide x 3/4" thick

**GMR-BOMBER** · 08-20-2007 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by downhill

So after about 3 weeks of work the board is complete, thanks for all the info on this site, I couldn't have done it without it.

38" "Fish"tail - Baltic Birch Ply, Randal 150's, Gumballs

She rides like a dream, flexes to flat when I stand on it and FLY's. This is my first time to ride a longboard so I dont really have anything to compare it to, but from what I feel it is good.

One question, I have 5/16" risers on right now, but I am thinking 1/4" or less may be better, does it look a little high right now?

Thanks to all.

I would take out the risers completely, or add some thin 1/4-inch ones instead of the tall ones... Or you could try modifying the deck and make it drop-through and that would be really sweet... Low boards Kick-A$S!!! Congrats definately.

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 01:31 PM

Thanks for all the compliments! Yeah the symmetry/curyness needs some work but hopefully I can get better at that as a continue to make boards.

Is it a problem to run no riser, or does some sort of pad need to run between the board and trucks?

**Loki440** · 08-20-2007 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by downhill

Is it a problem to run no riser, or does some sort of pad need to run between the board and trucks?

nope dont need to run a riser if you dont want, ideally i run at least an 1/8" softriser just to kill vibrations

**mc99david** · 08-20-2007 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Loki440

nope dont need to run a riser if you dont want, ideally i run at least an 1/8" softriser just to kill vibrations

that helps not get stress fractures as well..

and yeah, great job, like others have said, it looks much better than my first

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 06:47 PM

Thanks all for the nice responses!

I have a quick newbie question, I have a couple of nice little hills (slopes) around me that I have been practicing on but I cant s-carve very tight and when I get going a little faster I cant turn anymore and dont no how to stop so I just have to do the bail run move. Any thoughts on how to stop/slow down so I dont have to do the jump and run move?? Maybe I just need to practice S-turns more before I get up to speed, but the damn board is so fast I can help it! Thoughts?

**Loki440** · 08-20-2007 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by downhill

Thanks all for the nice responses!

I have a quick newbie question, I have a couple of nice little hills (slopes) around me that I have been practicing on but I cant s-carve very tight and when I get going a little faster I cant turn anymore and dont no how to stop so I just have to do the bail run move. Any thoughts on how to stop/slow down so I dont have to do the jump and run move?? Maybe I just need to practice S-turns more before I get up to speed, but the damn board is so fast I can help it! Thoughts?

footbraking, and sliding, just practice at it, as im comfortable footbraking from 50-60kmh, any faster i usually just airbrake, or just bomb it, but if i NEED to brake and in a hurry then i slide, but honestly i haven't had to yet, plus i usually do go above 50kmh that often.

Oh and wear your pads and helmet, and do yourself a favor and make or buy a set of slide gloves

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Loki440

footbraking, and sliding, just practice at it, as im comfortable footbraking from 50-60kmh, any faster i usually just airbrake, or just bomb it, but if i NEED to brake and in a hurry then i slide, but honestly i haven't had to yet, plus i usually do go above 50kmh that often.

Oh and wear your pads and helmet, and do yourself a favor and make or buy a set of slide gloves

Thanks for the tips. I have been a little premature in the riding and don't have any pads or helmet yet but after tonight (I ate #### into a lawn) I am not riding again till I get some pads and helmet. Is sliding possible with 78A hardness wheels?? Thanks again.

**Jacobpaul** · 08-20-2007 07:26 PM

amazing build better than the Frankensteins i make haha...with the risers i say Run no riser or a small soft riser with the setup you have except with 180's

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Jacobpaul

amazing build better than the Frankensteins i make haha...with the risers i say Run no riser or a small soft riser with the setup you have except with 180's

Yea, I thought 180's would be good but the shop I was at suggested the 150's and since I am new to longboarding didn't question the call. Anyway, I think I may drop down to a smaller riser pad and see how that is before I invest in a pair of 180's. Thanks for the response.

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 07:47 PM

P.S. - Did I mount the truck on backwards?? After looking at other boards I think I may have...

See first pic at top of thread? Thanks.

**Loki440** · 08-20-2007 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by downhill

P.S. - Did I mount the truck on backwards?? After looking at other boards I think I may have...

See first pic at top of thread? Thanks.

if you mounted it wrong you would of immediately knew as soon as you stepped on the board and tried to turn.

as yes its possible to slide 78a, just gonna take abit, its best to try sliding on a harder set of wheel till you get the hang of it, if possible anyways

**downhill** · 08-20-2007 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Loki440

if you mounted it wrong you would of immediately knew as soon as you stepped on the board and tried to turn.

Since I havent riden a longboard before I'm not sure I would know, is there a standard way of mounting?

**Cranks** · 08-21-2007 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by downhill

Since I havent riden a longboard before I'm not sure I would know, is there a standard way of mounting?

Try putting them on the other way and you will see what he means right away. Pivot cup to the outside is the right way.

Doesn't matter if you have never ridden a longboard it is nearly impossible to use a board with backward trucks, because when you lean right the board turns left and falls out from under you.