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**skttles** · 01-31-2010 09:36 PM

I'm 14 just got into longboarding and I want a cruiser board that can handle some speed. I'm 5'6" and 98 lbs. I can go up to 175-200 for a board and I just need a deck, the board I got, the Sand Wedge, came with great trucks and I have some 74mm 78a nineball wheels I like. Need some suggestions in bearings, as the Abec 5s I have seem slow. I ride with my friend all the time, and he consistently gets 50 feet away in 30 seconds. Any help is appreciated!

**LandyachtzEvo** · 01-31-2010 10:59 PM

I am getting a Landyatchz Evo Deck with Paris trucks, I just want to know what wheels you rekon I should get, i want grip for Downhill, but i also want abit of slide. So u rekon like, 78a?

**d2jmlb** · 02-18-2010 06:04 PM

I have had my oranatang durians for about 4 months and i love um they have good grip but still allow you to slide. they look fresh as #### too lol

**1904** · 02-18-2010 11:06 PM

are those pivot us9 trucks i see made by s9?

**1904** · 02-20-2010 10:22 PM

is there any website/link etc, that can show me boards that have been discontinued by companies?

**MalakaiKingston** · 02-20-2010 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by 1904

is there any website/link etc, that can show me boards that have been discontinued by companies?

The reviews section on this site is a good place to look.

**JackRabbit** · 02-24-2010 07:49 PM

Hey, another newbie here needing advice.

I'm looking to get into longboarding coz I love skating, but as it turns out, I really suck at tricks.

I'm 6'1" and just over 12 stone (I dunno what that is in lbs or kg). At the moment I have an old school pig to cruise around on (Powell Peralta - Steve Steadham spade reissue) with Holey trucks and Cadillac wheels.

I want to get a deck that I can start having a little more fun with, but I'm undecided whether to get a reasonable all round deck so I can try everything and see what I like/am good at, something more specific so I can learn to slide or bomb, or possibly even get a Freebord. I have a few big hills near my house and I could just keep using my pig to get around, but I wouldnt mind learning to pump and slide properly.

Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should get? I can spend upto about £180 if necessary, but I'd rather stay lower than that if possible (but like I said, I already have Holey trucks so I could just transfer them).

Thanks,

Jack

**TylersEM2** · 03-06-2010 12:58 PM

I'm a noob too, never been into any kind of skating, but i just met this guy a couple of weeks ago who is pretty big on longboarding, and i would reall like to get my first board. I snowboard, and have surfed before, so i wont really have a problem with riding it, plus i have ridden his a couple time.

How much are you willing to pay?
anywhere up too 275 for a complete board, trucks, wheels, and everything neede

What kind of riding are you looking to do?
I would like to most likely just cruise, but i still wanna be able to go somewhat fast. And i think it would be cool to learn to dance, or whatever you guys call it. like cross stepping and such.

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

I live in washington state.

How much do you weigh?
140lbs

How tall are you?
5' 10"

Other than that, go on with your business with what whatever else you have to say (ride high/low, flexy/stiff, fast/slow, slidable/not, etc).
^^no idea about any of this stuff, like what would be right for me, u guess it would be based off what riding i want to do, and length of the board isnt an issue.

Thanks for the help,

Tyler Johnson.

**brittjord** · 03-15-2010 11:52 AM

is a landyachtz wedgeflex a good starter board for some who is 158lbs, 5'6'', and is interested in carving and learning to slide. i love downhill but its not as important to me.

**Dreminem** · 03-24-2010 09:34 PM

I've never had any kind of board before unless a rip stick counts lol. I'm basically a complete noob although me and my rip stick have been down some pretty massive hills (for a ripstik anyways). Ripstiks get old quick because they max at around 25-28mph and are far more dangerous and unpredictable than longboards I'm guessing (considering I fell once going 20mph because I hit a small rock

). Either way I have no clue what to look for when buying a board.

How much are you willing to pay?
I'd prefer to pay around 200 for my first board but I may be willing to go to 250 if it is worth it.

What kind of riding are you looking to do?
I'm mainly looking to carve and go down hills. I don't care much for going too fast (40-50mph seems like a bit much for my first board). I would really just like a board I can carve going down hills (or even on flat roads) and a board that can handle maybe 30-35mph on a hill. Having flex sounds fun to me and would be preferred. I've been looking at the Malakai 40 but I really have no idea what board I should get.

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

How much do you weigh?
146 lbs

How tall are you?
5' 8

I 'd like to be able to maintain speed on flats and uphills by pumping or whatever... It isn't a priority though. I don't know if you even need a specific kind of board for that but I just thought I would throw it out there just in case. Any advice would be appreciated

**Timski** · 03-25-2010 01:24 PM

Threre are tons of boards out there man. I'd say check out a Landyachtz drop carve. Sounds like your application and is a really good starting point. It's easy to maneuver, can take light to medium hills (with experience), and pretty easy to learn to slide on.

**my_boards_bigger** · 03-29-2010 12:34 PM

First off 12 stone is 168 Ibs.

and i have a question. ive been looking at a sector 9 bamboo burleigh. i read somewhere that its a five ply bamboo deck. now i dont think that would be enough for me. i need a beginning board and im 6 foot 2 and 260 lbs( or 21 stone roughly).

**kbass** · 03-31-2010 09:55 AM

OK, so a while back i busted a one of my of revenges and while they were sending me out a new truck i went to a local shop and picked up a pair of 180mm seismic's so i could go on a scheduled skate trip. Eventually I got the truck in the mail and ive had a pair of seismics laying around for the past 2 years. Ive been getting the itch to throw them on a deck and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what they'd throw them on (even wheel-wise if you wanna throw a complete suggestion) right now im leaning towards a Landyachtz Bamboo Totem (yeah/no as far as a pintail) only deck im really not interested in is a bustin (i know i see them with the seismics)... thanks:

**Stirlander** · 04-08-2010 01:20 PM

I'm a tall, heavier guy, so I know I need a stiffer board. WE don't have a skate shop around here how will I know if the board will be stiff enough?

I weigh about 6'2" 250 lbs btw. (if that helps)

**TheHairyCentaur** · 04-08-2010 10:28 PM

Ok so i am new to longboarding and have been borrowing a friends sector 9 bamboo series and its fun to ride but i dont have anything to compare it to. i LOVE going downhill, 30-40mph, but his board gets a lot of wobble so i guess im looking for a good stable down hill board but something i can still ride on sidewalks class to class without having to get of and pick up the board to turn it. im 6 feel 1 inch and i weigh 150 lbs. i am willing to spend about 260 on a board

**longboarding** · 04-10-2010 07:28 AM

nice... but whats a good starting board (complete) under 200$ ?

**lina999999** · 04-12-2010 10:47 PM

How much are you willing to pay? $100-200
What kind of riding are you looking to do? carving and downhill, or something that gives a similar feel to surfing
Are there any shipping concerns (AKA the company is based in Cali and you live in Siberia, etc)? i live outside america
How much do you weigh? 115lbs
How tall are you? 5"5'

**mkwink07** · 04-15-2010 04:23 PM

HELP! im in transition from riding a, what seems to be ancient world industries skateboard with some not-so good(to put it kindly) wheels trucks and barrings on it. when i was young i used to be into all the tricks and whatnot, but now im just lookin for a decent board i can ride around on, but still get a little crazy and learn some coleman slides on! The BIG problem is, is that im a poor college student, in north-western Ohio (riding season for boards is short). im 6'4" and about 250 lbs but dont let that deceive you, i love to ride, and im not too bad =). so besides all that nonsense, heres my question. with everything listed above, is this board i found on ebay decent? i like the style, but im not sure about the intangibles. is it a good beginners board for sliding and carving? are the wheels good/bad? trucks? durability for my size? im not into the technical stuff, and ive read alot, but i still am not sure and want an opinon of someone that knows whats up. Thanks for all the help guys!!!!!

New LONGBOARD SKATEBOARD COMPLETE DECK, TRUCKS, WHEELS - eBay (item 170469631729 end time Apr-16-10 16:30:06 PDT)

**shortbus** · 04-15-2010 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by mkwink07

HELP! im in transition from riding a, what seems to be ancient world industries skateboard with some not-so good(to put it kindly) wheels trucks and barrings on it. when i was young i used to be into all the tricks and whatnot, but now im just lookin for a decent board i can ride around on, but still get a little crazy and learn some coleman slides on! The BIG problem is, is that im a poor college student, in north-western Ohio (riding season for boards is short). im 6'4" and about 250 lbs but dont let that deceive you, i love to ride, and im not too bad =). so besides all that nonsense, heres my question. with everything listed above, is this board i found on ebay decent? i like the style, but im not sure about the intangibles. is it a good beginners board for sliding and carving? are the wheels good/bad? trucks? durability for my size? im not into the technical stuff, and ive read alot, but i still am not sure and want an opinon of someone that knows whats up. Thanks for all the help guys!!!!!

New LONGBOARD SKATEBOARD COMPLETE DECK, TRUCKS, WHEELS - eBay (item 170469631729 end time Apr-16-10 16:30:06 PDT)

i'd vote no. save up to get something better- you'll be happier in the long run.

check out sites like Altrec for good deals on basic longboards, or look to get a Kracked Skulls complete.

**iwantalongboard24** · 04-16-2010 09:38 AM

I'm a newbie. I'm looking to get the sector 9 bamboo series. I heard their good. Is this true?
Also what's the best trucks, bearings, wheels, etc.. for a beginner.
Anyone please help!!! And don't tell me to look at another website, i tried, it's not working.
Help!!! Please!!! I really want a longboard.