Longboard Buyers Guide. >>Newbie Resource Guide<<

[BigBryan]

Bryan,

The cut out nose and tail are less structurally sound ... but not by that much. As you look around there are hundreds of designs featuring a cut out nose and tail.

You have absolutely no shortage of great options for boards. Here's a list of a few to get you started.

• >Gravity Hyper Carve 47'< A good solid all around choice, with a focus on carving.
• >Sector 9 Padang (swallow tail)< A decent start, nothing flashy.
• >NeverSummer Concept< Kinda unique shape with tip and tail protectors.
• >Ladera Bonny Bomber< A good pintail shape
• >Earthwing SuperGlider< or >SuperCharger< very respected design and boards, unique shape with kick tail
• >Bustin Complex or Cigar< Unique shapes and the option to customize your graphics

I got a Bustin Complex as my first board, and it has served me well. The shape is very unique and seems to make it more obvious were your feet go. I have done almost all forms of riding on it and it has excelled. Any and all of those boards will serve you well. Remember to wear your helmet and relax. Being tense will make you fall. Other than that go ride!

Also it is the hill and gravity that make you "fast" not the board so move progressively up the hill till you can take it with confidence.

i was impatient and bought a s9 board but thanks for replying gives me some ideas for my next board

[enrique60033]

I, my dilema its what should I get a,loaded vanguard or a supercharger by earthwing.

i wnt it for cruising around town some down hill (nothing mayor) and some carving
5'11" tall
180 weigh

right now i am riding my nepew's a san clemente 46" pin tail so i want something diferent

[guitarchick2182]

Hey guys...just wanna get your opinion on something. So I've finally saved up enough to get a decent board and I'm thinking of getting a loaded board. I'm looking for something thats good for commuting as well has some downhill carving, sliding etc (once i've mastered it ) Now I spoke to someone at boardshop.com.au about a dervish flex 2 but he said considering my weight and everything (55kg/169cm) that I'm probably better off with a Vanguard flex 4. Would there really be a big difference? Which is the better board for me? Thanks

[Pateradactyl]

Hey guys. I have about 160 bucks to spend on my first board and i need to find out which one is right for me. I want to use it for cruising and going down small slopes so if anyone has any suggestions then post plz

[TheRealBigMeat]

Hello, I'm looking for a complete setup that will be 60% turning, but 40% hills in case I find some( i guess that would be all around?). This will be my first longboard, so under 200 is my price range. I am 6'1 weighing in at 210, and would like a deck with a slight flex in it, but nothing major. I was looking at the Kracked skulls scimitar, which looks pretty sweet, but I am not sure since i have never stood on it, how much does this generally matter when buying a deck? and how do i know how much flex is in the scimitar? if you have any opinions or suggestions at all i would love to hear from you. thanks!

[garden]

Hey guys. I have about 160 bucks to spend on my first board and i need to find out which one is right for me. I want to use it for cruising and going down small slopes so if anyone has any suggestions then post plz

Hey man if you're just starting out a Kracked Skulls Scimitar would be a great inexpensive board, either that or the Earthwing Superglider. Both are great boards that are right in between stiff and flexy- perfect for cruising and getting accustomed to the slopes.

[TheRealBigMeat]

Hello, I am still looking for my first longboard(see my previous post) and have come across the Bustin Complex. I put together a potential setup on Bustin's website with the 187mm Gullwing trucks listed and the Boca 66mm wheels. It says that setup would be a sharp turner and behave moderate at speed, just what I wanted. All of this seems to good to be true, so I am still open to suggestions of different setups and reasons why not to purchase. Thanks for reading.

[AlWebb]

Hey, I read the guide and am still real confused as to what type of longboard to get, I was wondering if you could help me out. If it helps i'll just list the info you asked for in the first post

The price isn't really an object at the minute, because I have no idea how much a decent one will cost.

Most of my riding will be following skaters round my town to skate spots (to film ect), there are a few twists & turns, but it is mostly sloping hills, but I think i'd be better off with a board that could do both.

Shipping won't really matter at the minute, i live in the UK =]

I weigh about 11.5 stone (73 kilos)

I'm about 5' 11 tall

I don't really have a clue about the ride, I was hoping you guys could help me with that

Thanks, Al.

[Bcarns]

Hi im new and looking to buy my first board.
Im gonna be using it for small hills and mainly use it for parking garages since i live in the city and next door to me is a garage.
Im 6'6 and weigh 185 pounds
Any suggestions?
Thanks

[tion]

ok guys i want to get a board. i just found out about long boarding today. i watched some vids and i really like when they carve i think its called. so what kind of board, wheels ect. should i get?

[pacrimboarder]

Hey as for you just get someting nice and long for carving. then slap some randall 150s and your good to go!

Hey guys im getting a new board and i have a cruising setup but im gonna get a new deck. Also im going to get a slide setup. For the cruising setup i got wheels and randal 150's but im only 4' 11" so i was gonna get a sector nine Kommi 38in. For the slide setup i was thinking a gravity super salalom eiter 29in or 32in but i dont know what trucks or wheels to get any advice would be great. Oh and if you think i should change anything for these 2 setups trell me what you would do keep in mind im like 4' 11" lol ya im short and asian lol.

[Trey DIESEL]

Hey
I'm 5'11"
and 165 lbs
and i want to get a board thats good for carving and sliding.
any help?

[longboarder84]

All you guys who need help should go on switchback longboards, Canada's Premier Online Longboard Retailer - Switchback Longboards they got a good selection and they will answer all your questions if you email em. For all of December they got free shipping in Canada too. Me personally i wont buy from any where else again unless get kahalani's or something

[suchans]

Hi im new and looking to buy my first board.
Im gonna be using it for small hills and mainly use it for parking garages since i live in the city and next door to me is a garage.
Im 6'6 and weigh 185 pounds
Any suggestions?
Thanks

go with a landyachtz chinook, make sure you dewedge the front. im 6'6'' and 190 and it works great for me. o and if your new wear a helmet and crappy shoes, youll learn why soon enough.

[Havokio]

Yo!

I'm new here, so I welcome myself!

I'm 6'2 and weigh a huge 267lbs. Now the weight placement is even (a bit muscular), but I don't know if that has an impact on longboarding. Which board would be a good place for me to start. Just for cruising though.

Also, I looked up some shlongboards, and they seem like a great idea. I have a 7.5 wide board. Which trucks would be good for me?

Thanks in advance!

[melee67r]

ok guys i want to get a board. i just found out about long boarding today. i watched some vids and i really like when they carve i think its called. so what kind of board, wheels ect. should i get?

yo the Descent Beech Board is what i started out with. the deck style is a lot like a dervish and it handles pretty nice. i got a 42" deck with monster 217mm Tracker Darts ( I would recommend Randell II for starters), some nice Abec11 ZigZag 70mm wheels, and reds bearings. my setup was about $195 bucks and may seem a bit pricey but ( with boards especially) you pay for quality. again this is a good set for a beginner when you get more advanced switch over to a gravity or a loaded. hope this helps and good luck

[melee67r]

Hello, I'm looking for a complete setup that will be 60% turning, but 40% hills in case I find some( i guess that would be all around?). This will be my first longboard, so under 200 is my price range. I am 6'1 weighing in at 210, and would like a deck with a slight flex in it, but nothing major. I was looking at the Kracked skulls scimitar, which looks pretty sweet, but I am not sure since i have never stood on it, how much does this generally matter when buying a deck? and how do i know how much flex is in the scimitar? if you have any opinions or suggestions at all i would love to hear from you. thanks!

sup dude, when you pick a board you must go by how it feels to you because after all you will be on it more than anyone else. Im 6'3'' 216lb and i have a KS Scimitar and i love it. my girlfriend got it for me last year and its still going strong. the only thing is KS decks have a tenancy to get stress fractures. we are big guys and its a bit hard to find a good board but if your looking for a good "all around" board for cheap KS boards are defiantly the way to go. hope this helps. Cheers

[Carnage]

Hey guys,

I want to first off thank you guys or this guide, I was totally clueless before, and now I at least have a basic understanding. The problem is I still have no idea what kind of board would be good for me.

Cost isn't too big of a factor, I would however prefer the under 200 dollar range for all the parts.

As for the ride, I want to be able to maneuver around town as easily as possible but I still want to be able to take my board downhill and carve a little. (as my skills progresses)

Shipping really isn't an issue, since I live in the US. but I don't know any good sites to order from.

I am 5'8'' and 185lbs.

[soysauze]

thank you, great info, gonna help me alot when i try to upgrade my boards

[dozerdoggie]

All you guys who need help should go on switchback longboards, Canada's Premier Online Longboard Retailer - Switchback Longboards they got a good selection and they will answer all your questions if you email em. For all of December they got free shipping in Canada too. Me personally i wont buy from any where else again unless get kahalani's or something

I cant agree more these guys are great and the service is tits