basically, need input on a set up that i can just fly on. something that can get into the
50's and still be stable but i also need input on wheels, something i can slide on, yet will turn when i need them to. cuz basically, got into longboarding about a 1 1/2- 2 years ago and sector nine just doesnt cut it (i think its a fairily known fact). I will most likely be filming my friends up in sac and we got a lot of streets that you can bomb, but go into 'T' intersections and that kind of ####. so basically, give me input on wheels, trucks, decks and your own setups that will do what i want
Everyone on here will tell you the same thing. You gotta find a setup that works for you, and get comfortable on it. Just because I may be able to go 50 on setup xyz doesn't mean you will be able to automatically. The stability is in you and your familiarness/comfort on the setup, not the setup alone.
I learned a lot the one time I let some newbies ride my race board down a 30-35mph hill... They wobbled.
Its the same exact setup that ive taken through sweepers at 50.
That being said, there are a number of starting guidelines to apply to a good setup that will generally take you to the speeds you want to go with adequate experience:
Just get a stiff deck with a wheelbase of 29-35"
Trucks between 35 and 50 degrees with hangers no less than 160mm
Wheels between 66-90mm, 72-85a
And make it work for you
There are hundreds of setups that fit well within these general guidelines. A few that are popular and proven are
-hellcat/crails/zigs
-smoothcut/randal42's/zigs
-evo/any low angle trucks/wheels
-revenger/avenger/______/______
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Last edited by CasterTown; 10-03-2008 at 09:25 PM.
well, even though you arent too keen on sector 9, the S9 Bombhills is a pretty good beginner dh board.
for trucks id suggest Randal II's or Force C7's
the forces are 35 degrees but still turn pretty well so id recommend them\
and bigzigs are fine for wheels
I'm just gonna say this. If you don't know what kind of setup you should be using, maybe you shouldn't be going 50 yet. Get comfortable going 30 then 40 and then work your way up to 50. 50 is FAST.
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