i really need some recommendations now for a longboard $150 or under

**dsan225** · 01-12-2008 02:42 PM

after the sector 9 thread i started now im even more confused! i dont even care what company anymore. here are the things i want in a longboard that is $150 or lower:

fast: a board that is pretty fast and to get at a good speed u dont need to push more than 3 times.

light board: i dont like really heavy boards that u have to drag it around everywhere that isnt skateable. but if there isnt any boards that fit these requirements that arent light, dont worry about it.

smooth and quiet: i used to have a skateboard and wenever i skated it or any of my friends skateboards they were loud, and always felt so bumpy. whenever i stepped off the board, my feet were still vibrating like crazy and i d that so much.

those were my requirements for a board thats lower than $150. a light board isnt my most important requirement, its mainly smooth and quiet. plz help me find a board that fits these requirements, cuz i really want an awesome good priced longboarding experience!!!

**Mac Daddy** · 01-12-2008 02:46 PM

kraked skulls, big zigs, randals

**JibeCity223** · 01-12-2008 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by dsan225

after the sector 9 thread i started now im even more confused! i dont even care what company anymore. here are the things i want in a longboard that is $150 or lower:

fast: a board that is pretty fast and to get at a good speed u dont need to push more than 3 times.

light board: i dont like really heavy boards that u have to drag it around everywhere that isnt skateable. but if there isnt any boards that fit these requirements that arent light, dont worry about it.

smooth and quiet: i used to have a skateboard and wenever i skated it or any of my friends skateboards they were loud, and always felt so bumpy. whenever i stepped off the board, my feet were still vibrating like crazy and i d that so much.

those were my requirements for a board thats lower than $150. a light board isnt my most important requirement, its mainly smooth and quiet. plz help me find a board that fits these requirements, cuz i really want an awesome good priced longboarding experience!!!

a sector 9 board

its 10 dollars more than what you want. but this will serve you beautifully even as you get better for pretty much every kind of riding.

Mile High Skates

**Lovesauce** · 01-12-2008 02:51 PM

Dang, you guys are very prompt.

**suckyskatergirl** · 01-12-2008 02:55 PM

some of the s9 boards that i like are the goddess of speed and the bomhills that a lot of people have

although i would go with mac daddy and do kracked skulls , big zigs and randals! not to expensive and its different then what a lot of people have. it is a little heavier though.

**toxictrix** · 01-12-2008 03:04 PM

I would go for a kracked skulls. I have heard nothing but good things about them and they are very very affordable.

**enemy combatant** · 01-12-2008 03:05 PM

Rebel Skates Gun Longboard Skateboard Complete - 1284

**dsan225** · 01-12-2008 03:21 PM

is there any website i can get kracked skulls boards other than krackedskulls.com? just asking

**stringtheory** · 01-12-2008 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by dsan225

is there any website i can get kracked skulls boards other than krackedskulls.com? just asking

No, but there is a second model not shown on the site called the Scimitar. Email Bill Yowell and he can send you the details. It is about $20. more though.

**Wells** · 01-12-2008 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by dsan225

is there any website i can get kracked skulls boards other than krackedskulls.com? just asking

No. Just buy an Earthwing. They're good. Promise.

**ILLiterate** · 01-12-2008 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Wells

No. Just buy an Earthwing. They're good. Promise.

Agreed, great first board.

**Tex202** · 01-12-2008 04:42 PM

i second earthwing. they sound like just what your looking for

**dsan225** · 01-12-2008 07:43 PM

anythin other than earthwing? cuz the board is like $190 plus shipping thats like $200. any brand that is major thats $150 or under thats good? im tryin to decide between gravity hypercarve and sector 9 roundhouse board

**questions** · 01-12-2008 07:56 PM

i have a scimtar w/ gumballs and it's a wonderful board. i think it was about 150 w/ shipping too.

**Brute379** · 01-12-2008 08:10 PM

loud, and always felt so bumpy. whenever i stepped off the board, my feet were still vibrating like crazy

Most likely caused by shorter wheelbase and small hard wheels. Solution is larger (70mm-83mm) and softer duro wheels (75a-84a). Soft risers as opposed to hard plastic risers can also make a difference.

Lightness will cost money. A longboard will generally have more material as the deck is larger = more weight. Fiberglass, carbon fiber, and bamboo are popular materials for saving weight in addition to other properties they may have (torsional stiffness etc.).

Speed and stability are mostly defined by a riders ability and experience. That being said wider trucks can offer more stability (180mm are a popular longboard size). Trucks w/wheels should typically be approx as wide as the widest part of the board or slightly wider. Preferences differ.

Furthest glide per push will mostly depend on cleaned/lubed bearings. Wheels will play a role here too. There is belief that longer wheelbase contributes to this ( I don't understand the physics)

I own the Sector 9 GOS, Kracked Skulls M1 & Earthwing Superglider. All good reccomendations. I have had all boards at 30mph+, fear, rider ability/experience have been the limiting factors not the equipment.

**TheRumsey** · 01-12-2008 08:23 PM

milehighskates has a gravity hypercarve that's 119.95 plus shipping. My friend got it and he loves it. Even though the hardware might not be the best, it's still a really good first board

Mile High Skates

**gregoryniss** · 01-12-2008 08:25 PM

the hyper carve is a great board. i would recommend it over the sec9

**enemy combatant** · 01-12-2008 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by dsan225

im tryin to decide between gravity hypercarve and sector 9 roundhouse board

The Hyper is way bigger than the Roundhouse. Sort of apples to oranges. Are you just looking at price?

**ksplash** · 01-12-2008 08:49 PM

i started on a s9 cosmic9, which they call the cosmic 1 now. its 4ply maple and 2 fiberglass so its pretty light, good flex so it soaks up bumps also making it quiet, though any longboard with low to mid duro wheels will be quiet. i think its 160, but i still use it. i have it set up with randal dh and 180 hangars with goddess of speed wheels, front and back dewedged, i use it for garages.