noob here

**DontPushMongo** · 06-17-2009 01:53 PM

well, hey there silverfish

i need some help, im looking for a longboard that is nice and smooth, turns nicely, traveling commuting etc.

im a skateboarder, so i dont know many terms, but i like Sector 9 Scarab Complete Longboard Skateboard <--- that one.

idk if it'll be alright or not, so help the noob please!

**landyevorider** · 06-17-2009 02:00 PM

Landyachtz Carbon Fiber Evo Complete Racers Dream

enough said

**DontPushMongo** · 06-17-2009 02:07 PM

your funny.

**schmoose** · 06-17-2009 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by landyevorider

Landyachtz Carbon Fiber Evo Complete Racers Dream

enough said

that depend on how much your willing to spend, It seems like evos are turning into a fashion statement, much like loaded once were (IMO)

for commuting, I reccoment a drop though truck mount, larger wheels, some Paris 180 or Randal 180 for carving and stability, any bearings will do fine.

you could go with that scarab top mount, but for supreme comfort, I would go with ^ ^

questions? shoot a PM my way ill help yah out

**Jsquanls** · 06-17-2009 03:21 PM

For traveling and commuting id get a drop thru deck, id recommend the NS heist, and some gumballs

**DontPushMongo** · 06-17-2009 05:22 PM

now that i think about it, im probably going to be doing a bit of slalom and downhill. just casually. now if i get the S9, what size wheels would be nice and smooth with no wheelbite? 70mm?

**Jsquanls** · 06-17-2009 07:38 PM

70mm should be fine

**DontPushMongo** · 06-17-2009 08:02 PM

sigh, ive changed my mind again :P sorry.

i want a board that is like, hm. idk how to explain it. if you look at it head on and its eye level, it looks like this:

----_________----

yes, noob drawing, but its the only way i can explain it.

i was looking at this: GRAVITY SKATEBOARDS | MINI-CARVE 3, but i cant tell if it's like that or not! also is there a term for this kind of board?

**Thenowhereman42** · 06-17-2009 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by DontPushMongo

sigh, ive changed my mind again :P sorry.

i want a board that is like, hm. idk how to explain it. if you look at it head on and its eye level, it looks like this:

----_________----

yes, noob drawing, but its the only way i can explain it.

i was looking at this: GRAVITY SKATEBOARDS | MINI-CARVE 3, but i cant tell if it's like that or not! also is there a term for this kind of board?

That looks like a drop deck I guess. Buy a Kracked Skulls board, they are really cheap and really nice to ride. Much better than an S9 for like the same price. Unless you have lots of money to spend, then get a Dervish or something I guess. And get BigZigs FTW.

**Bookworm** · 06-17-2009 09:04 PM

I think that you're thinking of a dropped deck, and they do look pretty damn sick.

Check the landyachtz site: the dually, switch, spud, chinook, evo, and DH race are all dropped. have a look around, see what you like.

**Brute379** · 06-17-2009 09:08 PM

You are either talking a flat deck versus concave or a topmount versus drop deck.

**Jsquanls** · 06-18-2009 09:19 AM

Is that picture from the side of the board or front? Its either a drop deck, if thats a side profile, or or a concave deck if your looking from the front/back.

**DontPushMongo** · 06-18-2009 10:24 AM

it would be a side profile.

**Bookworm** · 06-18-2009 12:57 PM

have you gone to the landyachtz site yet? dropped boards are pretty much their thing.

**krebhorn** · 06-18-2009 01:05 PM

check out comet's FSM.. very easy to push (not mongo) with it's rocker.

**DontPushMongo** · 06-18-2009 02:42 PM

ive ended up getting the Gravity Mini-Carve 3. i think this would be a good choice, is 70mm a good size wheel for this board? kthx

**Bookworm** · 06-18-2009 02:47 PM

I'd go for the larger wheels personally. once you develop a strong enough kick you'll really benefit from em.

**Jsquanls** · 06-18-2009 02:48 PM

you should be fine my friend has that board with 70mm. With the cutouts i dont think you'll have any problems

**DontPushMongo** · 06-18-2009 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bookworm

I'd go for the larger wheels personally. once you develop a strong enough kick you'll really benefit from em.

what do you mean by strong enough kick? because im a runner, and if your talkin leg muscle...

**Bookworm** · 06-18-2009 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by DontPushMongo

what do you mean by strong enough kick? because im a runner, and if your talkin leg muscle...

it's more about technique than anything. bigger wheels are harder to push up to speed, but roll longer and roll over things better, and you can reach higher speeds on them (larger diameter = lower rpm/mph). I'm a 75mm guy myself, since at 6' 170 with some long legs it's not bad at all.