"n00b" to Longboarding...

[Awesomo12000]

I really do not have any knowledge of Longboarding

I would like a setup that is easy to control and good for just cruising I guess.

And under $200, any help would be awesome.

[Brute379]

Welcome to the fish!

Have you found a deck shape/style that you like?

What is your terrain like? flat. hills, mountain roads

[Viebster]

2 popular boards are earthwing superglider and kracked skulls scimitar

superglider
indy hybrids
soft wheels
bone reds.

Thats the setup i would get

[Awesomo12000]

I would most likely ride on just flat paved roads/pavement,

And for the deck tyoe I don't know which company out of the hundreds to start with.haha

[Brute379]

Where are you located?

Dont worry about brands just yet, focus on deck shapes/styles. The sponsors here on the fish are a great resource.

What is your weight?

[Awesomo12000]

I'm in MN


And I weigh about 195

[xdizxlilxaznxboi]

Like Brute said, look around and see what type of decks/shapes appeals to you

[spoctopus]

your in minnisota? were at close to the north dakota boarder? if you are i could show you some boards and help ya out

[Awesomo12000]

I would thing a deck lower to the ground would be nice, like the ones that look like this...

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Sorry for my newbness.

[trace63]

BCLONGBOARDS

[loug]

check this out and you could save a few bucks or do some upgrading:

Sk8kings: Super Sale Item!! LONGBOARD / ALL TERRAIN COMPLETE -- CHRIS YANDALL PRO MODEL - 35" X 9.75"

[Fortune]

I would thing a deck lower to the ground would be nice, like the ones that look like this...

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Sorry for my newbness.

Those are called dropped decks.

Some dropped decks to look at (would probably be a little out of your price range, though, at ~$230) would be the Landyachtz Switch and Rayne Nemesis.

Drop-through decks are also lower to the ground. Drop through decks are actually mounted under the baseplate of the truck, instead of on top. (Google is your friend) Some popular ones are the BC Eel, and Kracked Skulls M1/Scimitar.

For topmounts, the Apex 37 from Original is very low (lower than many drop-throughs), and the Earthwing Superglider is quite low as well.

[Awesomo12000]

Do these decks also provide mire stability?

[flannelman]

I would like a setup that is easy to control and good for just cruising I guess.

well than i second this

Sk8kings: Super Sale Item!! LONGBOARD / ALL TERRAIN COMPLETE -- CHRIS YANDALL PRO MODEL - 35" X 9.75"

Bennett's are so fun on the flats, and just cruising. that is what "Chris Yandall" is now famous for. he is up on the site here as (i believe) sAmOa. you can shoot him a PM with questions.

and at that price, i don't think you could buy just the components.
alligator wheels-45
bennett trucks- 55
bearings- 10
risers- 5

thats 110 right there in just components.

i recommend getting two of these.

Sk8kings: KHIRO ANGLED WEDGE SHOCK PAD (one pad)

makes for a smoother, and better turning ride in my opinion.

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also, Dropped decks are more stable, but i'll tell you right now stability is in the rider. there isnt some magic thing that make you safer on a dropped deck. dropped decks are lower, so they are easier to push & footbrake. also because of their placement with the axles, they are easier to slide. you dont really need one yet. i would go with a simple rideing around town have fun deck, then see where that takes you. see where you want to push your boundaries, and then go for it from there.

The sponsors here on the fish are a great resource.

yep, and for 5 bucks a month its worth it to give back.