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[guitarchick2182]

hey, im new into longboarding and im about 6', weigh about 190lbs, and my feet are size 13.
I'm honestly more into bombing hills and going as fast as i can, what would you recommend for me?

hey maybe this will help

Beginner DH decks and trucks

[jerryrock1995]

hey guys im 5 ft. 6 in. I carve and slide. Im 135 pounds. I want something that isnt too small but not too big either. I was thinking of a sector nine kommi. Im coming from a gravity logan cruiser. What board do you recommend?

[ryanh23]

I am another newbie and i have not longboarded before. I am 5'8" 135 lbs. what are any of your recommendations for sliding and carving? Should i go smaller or somewhat longer?

[Cruzer]

hey guys,im a newbie here need some help to getting my first board.

im intrested into carving and sliding so wich board should i get?

this two is my choice : sector9 (the godness) and sector9 (bamboo series "the sunset")

so wich one is better?

bamboo series "the sunset"


"the godness"


hope u guys can help me
cheers 8)

Sunset is lower and has more flex, so its better for carving, sliding, cruising
OR
The goddess is stiffer and is better for downhill and some cruising

i would go with the sunset, but get a parts seperate, not the stock sector 9 one

[miggsy]

You guys seem like the best resource on the web, so I was hoping on some advice for a first longboard.

Looking for something to commute with,
$150 or less
I'm 190lbs
I own a skateboard but this is my first longboard..

I was looking at Sector 9 Joel Tudor Complete Longboard Skateboard - Green but haven't found any reviews on it..

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Any advice is much appreciated

[xjason11x]

Sunset is lower and has more flex, so its better for carving, sliding, cruising
OR
The goddess is stiffer and is better for downhill and some cruising

i would go with the sunset, but get a parts seperate, not the stock sector 9 one

I'd go with the stock. Because Sector 9 makes their boards specialized for their parts. You can only use Gullwing on the Sutset. (maybe Tracker) and their wheels aren't half bad.

[xjason11x]

You guys seem like the best resource on the web, so I was hoping on some advice for a first longboard.

Looking for something to commute with,
$150 or less
I'm 190lbs
I own a skateboard but this is my first longboard..

I was looking at Sector 9 Joel Tudor Complete Longboard Skateboard - Green but haven't found any reviews on it..

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Any advice is much appreciated

Yeah go for it. Might want to look around for something with a bigger kicktail but if your set on this board, then go ahead. Use the setup the recomend at the bottom of the page

Paris 150's
Zigzags
DBS bearings
and get a small shock pad.

[TheGoodlad]

thanks this was very helpful

[TheGoodlad]

get the sunset

[SpeedDemon8]

Sunset is lower and has more flex, so its better for carving, sliding, cruising
OR
The goddess is stiffer and is better for downhill and some cruising

i would go with the sunset, but get a parts seperate, not the stock sector 9 one

I have the sunset. I'm about 180 and it handles great. Espescially for DH and carving. The wheels arent half bad too. Bur that can be changed too. If you want to do any sort of tricks, go with with the goddess.

[shane22]

ok some-1 0ffered me a surf-one complete board for 30 bucks, im not exactly sure what type it is but i do know its in ok shape, can some-1 tell me if this is actually worth 30? thanx

[BuckWyld]

ok some-1 0ffered me a surf-one complete board for 30 bucks, im not exactly sure what type it is but i do know its in ok shape, can some-1 tell me if this is actually worth 30? thanx

It would have to be in pretty terrible condition to not be worth $30. Surfone is made by skateone the same company that does Powell boards and bones wheels. The surfone completes come with randals and the skateone wheels are decent and the decks are good quality. I have one of their 42" boards and the only thing I don't like is that kick-tail isn't great to use because the board flexes.

[shane22]

It would have to be in pretty terrible condition to not be worth $30. Surfone is made by skateone the same company that does Powell boards and bones wheels. The surfone completes come with randals and the skateone wheels are decent and the decks are good quality. I have one of their 42" boards and the only thing I don't like is that kick-tail isn't great to use because the board flexes.

thanx man, this board is 35 inches but how ur talking about it seems like its a good deal..thanx

[rinkai]

Hey guys. I'm looking into getting my first board and jump into the activity.

How much are you willing to pay? $200-250

What kind of riding are you looking to do? commuting/ cruising around campus. Ann Arbor is kind of flat with sharp turns all around.

Are there any shipping concerns (AKA the company is based in Cali and you live in Siberia, etc)? Nope. I live in Michigan. I just don't want to wait like 5 weeks.

How much do you weigh? 240 lbs

How tall are you? 6'1

I have good balance. I don't want a supper High board. Moderate flex, but I realize I'm a big guy and I don't want to feel like its breaking in half. Thanks for the help.

[Selectum]

How much are you willing to pay? $300 max incl. shipping, there is a local switchback longboards store around here too...

What kind of riding are you looking to do? I'd really just like to know my options - I bought my first longboard (arbor waterman) kind of instantly and without any research into longboarding at all. I'm more interested in a board thats good for carving and/or commuting I guess.

Are there any shipping concerns (AKA the company is based in Cali and you live in Siberia, etc)? meh.

How much do you weigh? 125-130lbs
How tall are you? 5'8ish

Any help/information would be greatly appreciated - Although I've had my first longboard for quite awhile, this is my first time on a longboarding forum - because I kind of jumped into my first longboarding purchase, I really still don't know much about it.

[limekid]

Sup silverfish. Looking to get my first board.

How much are you willing to pay? $150-$200 max

What kind of riding are you looking to do? Commuting and carving. I'd like a board that really sticks.

Are there any shipping concerns (AKA the company is based in Cali and you live in Siberia, etc)? Neg. I'm in Southern California if that makes a difference.

How much do you weigh? 185

How tall are you? 6'0"

I have ridden my friends Earthwing Wider Glider and it was pretty badass. It seemed like a great board, but I'd like to shop around a bit before spending the dough.

[TheGoodlad]

I have the sunset. I'm about 180 and it handles great. Espescially for DH and carving. The wheels arent half bad too. Bur that can be changed too. If you want to do any sort of tricks, go with with the goddess.

hey im thinking of getting the sunset, is it good for carving? and do you think i should get it
itll be my first

[keril]

so guys i need some advice
one of my completes now is RM39 revenge trucks and 70mm 78a arbor trucks
i want to make a nice carving, commuting and maybe even a little DH setup))
i want to change trucks and wheels cuz trucks are too high for commuting and too unstable for DH
and wheels are to soft for commuting and too soft for DH sliding

so what trucks? will 180 randals be ok?
what about wheels? drifters 70mm 83a? or orangatang stimulus 70 83a? or maybe some erathwings?

or do i have to change a board as well if i want a complete like that?

hope to get an adequate tip
thank you!

[cbat9]

So.. I really need a longboard to get around before i go to school, but I'm really a beginner. I was thinking about getting a Kracked Scull, but other than that can someone help me out? I'm 5'4, 120 lbs and i'll basically just riding on flat surface... please help me out!

[guitarchick2182]

so guys i need some advice
one of my completes now is RM39 revenge trucks and 70mm 78a arbor trucks
i want to make a nice carving, commuting and maybe even a little DH setup))
i want to change trucks and wheels cuz trucks are too high for commuting and too unstable for DH
and wheels are to soft for commuting and too soft for DH sliding

so what trucks? will 180 randals be ok?
what about wheels? drifters 70mm 83a? or orangatang stimulus 70 83a? or maybe some erathwings?

or do i have to change a board as well if i want a complete like that?

hope to get an adequate tip
thank you!

how are 78a too soft for commuting?? if anything i like using softer wheels for commuting seeing how my campus roads are ####.

anyway if you're looking for some wheels to start learning to slide i like the new retro freerides.I've lime right now but maybe get lemon they'd be sweet.
i dont see how revenge trucks are "too high" for commuting anyway. but i love randals and definitely recommend upgrading. get some khiro bushings and you'll have yourself a nice carvy board.

as for dh...just get a new setup.