First Longboard

**ugadawg** · 09-18-2009 08:39 PM

I have been looking around online for a good first longboard. The two boards i found are a fairly new loaded vanny flex 5 and a new sector 9 pipeline pintail. I weigh 135 pounds and am 6'2. They both are around $130. If you have any suggestion, they would be greatly appreciated, but i am mainly trying to choose between these two boards b/c of price.

**Flexible Sloth** · 09-18-2009 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by ugadawg

I have been looking around online for a good first longboard. The two boards i found are a fairly new loaded vanny flex 5 and a new sector 9 pipeline pintail. I weigh 135 pounds and am 6'2. They both are around $130. If you have any suggestion, they would be greatly appreciated, but i am mainly trying to choose between these two boards b/c of price.

I'd say get the Vanguard if you can steal it for under $150; especially if the Sector 9 is a factory complete. The parts they use generally are not the best, while Loaded on the other hand, does supply you with pretty decent bushings, wheels, bearings, etc.

**rosewood thief** · 09-18-2009 09:34 PM

sector 9: nice nose and tail, far better cruiser, far more fun IMO as well as more versatile. just snag some new trucks and wheels and your set
loaded: no nose, too high, just an okay board if all you wanna do is... ride.

**atomicturtle462** · 09-18-2009 09:36 PM

Definitely the Vanguard.Seriously? Its a ****ING Sector Nine. Poop on that.

**lilyunsta** · 09-19-2009 01:09 AM

you gotta be an idiot choosing sector 9 over loaded for the same price.

**snozzboarder55** · 09-19-2009 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by lilyunsta

you gotta be an idiot choosing sector 9 over loaded for the same price.

or bias for personal reasons.

im wondering how/where you are getting a loaded board for so cheap. just for fun im gonna recommend that you check out Gravityboard.com. one of the most underrated cruiser companies as of late. long live the hyper carve