First board

**jakeman7676** · 10-08-2009 02:27 PM

Well, lately I've gotten really interested in longboarding and I'd like to buy one. I'd use it for getting around on campus some but mostly I want to cruise around and carve some mellow hills, so nothing too crazy. I've read and learned alot from this site but it seems like most of the first board advice depends on the specific situation.

I've tried to narrow it down some based on price and what I think would be good size and such. The three I'm looking at right now are:

Original Path 37 with S8's and 65mm 78a kryptonics Path 37 Longboard

Gravity Diamond Tail 35 with Randal 150's and 66mm 80a wheels GRAVITY SKATEBOARDS | DIAMOND TAIL 35

and
TLS 40" Basic Complete with Randal 150's and System Martin 70mm 78a wheels TLS – 40" Basic Orange Complete : The Longboard Store
(Either this one or the 35", I haven't really decided)

What do you guys think of those three? Do you have any other suggestions with a comparable price. Right now $200 is pushing it for a first board so about 150-170 range is ideal.

Thanks ahead of time for any advise and suggestions.

Jake

**loserplayer** · 10-08-2009 02:32 PM

Earthwing Superglider 38" Longboard Skateboard Complete
here you go
or check out gravity

**jakeman7676** · 10-08-2009 02:39 PM

Why do you recommend that one?

**loserplayer** · 10-08-2009 03:30 PM

it just sounds perfect for what you want
some randal 150s or indy 169s with some 70mm 80a ish square lipped wheels
perfect cruiser/carver from a quality brand

**jakeman7676** · 10-08-2009 08:28 PM

Am I wrong in thinking the 3 I posted fit my needs well? The superglider looks pretty good but how does it compare to the path or the diamond tail since its more expensive?

Just trying to get a feel for how they stack up against each other and the kind of riding I want to do.

**jakeman7676** · 10-09-2009 04:26 PM

Sorry for the double post but I've narrowed it down even further to either the Original Path 37 or the Superglider 38. Convince me one way or the other.

**loserplayer** · 10-10-2009 02:50 AM

you will not be dissapointed with the earthwing
i just cut my supercharger to about the size of the glider and its awesome with indys and some 4pres
go for the superglider

**Luneth** · 10-11-2009 02:44 PM

My personal choice would be for the earthwing superglider due to how enjoyable the ride is for be. great for cruising and general carving. In addition original trucks are a hit or miss. Some people love them and some people hate them. If you were to buy the Earthwing I would suggest Sundae Skates actually since the price would be quite cheaper then DBS with free shipping still. Earthwing Wider Glider Complete. Also an ideal set up would be indy 169's with about a 66mm wheel.

**jakeman7676** · 10-11-2009 05:13 PM

Ok so two for the earthwing and the more I look the more I like it. After picking everything out on the sundae skates site it came out to the same price as DBS but with better wheels (66mm zigzags) and a second set of bushings. Sundae skates doesn't have the earthwing in stock right now though.
Why Indys over randals?

**loserplayer** · 10-11-2009 08:02 PM

they are way lower and imo feel better on that board

**Luneth** · 10-11-2009 08:13 PM

If you do end up with the Indy's know that the stock KP won't fit the bushings which sundae skates offers. You would need bones hardcore all around or on top ( street side) with a venom barrel on bottom.

**jakeman7676** · 10-11-2009 08:52 PM

The fact that they are so much lower means I have to use smaller wheels, hence the suggested 66mm, right? What does a smaller wheel imply performance wise? Any suggestions on where to get the bones hardcore bushings cheapest? If the kingpin is too short couldn't I just cut down one of the bushings untill it fit? Correct me if this is a stupid idea...

**Brendonia12** · 10-20-2009 03:19 PM

+1 for the superglider.

**Fryed** · 10-20-2009 03:31 PM

+1 for the super glider, i think origanl skateboards and their trucks are sketch. al ot of people acdentally break the white plastic thing in the original trucks.

**rampkid238** · 10-20-2009 03:46 PM

super glider

paris 180's

abec 11 gumballs

relatively cheap but a great setup

I have original trucks and I love them, but theyre difficult to use, so they wouldnt be good for a first board

**tjboyd2** · 10-20-2009 06:22 PM

KrackedSkulls.com (This doesn't seem like the rest of your boards but it's something to consider)

I can't vouch for them because I've never actually owned one of these boards, but they are very cheap, you can get great wheel setups, and come with Randals which is a big plus. They're extremely low to make pushing easier. I think they also have some slight flex, and you can also choose the length that you want.

There are also 5% discount codes floating around on the fish. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it also comes with free shipping.

Just don't get the grip that comes on it. Apply your own. The grip they put on their looks like it doesn't do a very good job and also wears down quickly.

My friend that just started longboarding got his TLS yesterday and loves it. Funny thing is, his name is Jake too. But its a great board and a bit on the flexy side. It feels nice the way it comes and you can't go wrong with it for your first board. I think it was the 40" yellow complete. It's really light, but it doesn't seem like it can handle all the falls and crashes one takes with their first board. Just not good enough quality IMO compared to what you can get for the same price, or less.