Newbie needs help

**cjmay13** · 02-28-2008 10:15 AM

i was curious what kind of trucks, wheels, and bearings i should go with, since i already
pretty much decided on the Loaded Vanguard. I'm 5'8", about 180, and
i'm looking to keep the entire package under $300, and just the deck
itself for the Vanguard is $164. I'm looking for smooth carving to
simulate snowboarding, but i'm not really sure what flex and stuff to go
with either. any help you can offer is greatly appreciated!

**holyroller** · 02-28-2008 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by cjmay13

i was curious what kind of trucks, wheels, and bearings i should go with, since i already
pretty much decided on the Loaded Vanguard. I'm 5'8", about 180, and
i'm looking to keep the entire package under $300, and just the deck
itself for the Vanguard is $164. I'm looking for smooth carving to
simulate snowboarding, but i'm not really sure what flex and stuff to go
with either. any help you can offer is greatly appreciated!

randal 180s abec 11 gumballs and bones reds

**Sh1v3i2** · 02-28-2008 11:20 AM

paris 180s//bigzigs//speedy lunatic!

**BUSTIN66** · 02-28-2008 11:24 AM

I would def go with a flex 1 or 2 (less flexy--but Vanguards are still pretty flexy). Trucks go with either the Randal 180s or Paris 180s (very similar trucks). ABEC 11 Gumballs are pretty good wheels.

**Sh1v3i2** · 02-28-2008 11:35 AM

2 or 3 at his weight imo.

**Speedo** · 02-28-2008 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by BUSTIN66

I would def go with a flex 1 or 2 (less flexy--but Vanguards are still pretty flexy). Trucks go with either the Randal 180s or Paris 180s (very similar trucks). ABEC 11 Gumballs are pretty good wheels.

Pretty good advice.

**cjmay13** · 02-28-2008 01:02 PM

thanks a bunch guys, i really appreciate it!

**gregoryniss** · 02-28-2008 04:45 PM

you should checkout stokedskateboards.com they have a great prices and a good complete. I own the vanguard complete

**pistol pete** · 02-28-2008 07:48 PM

im getting a vanguard to and ill be setting it up with r2 180's (blue bushings), bigzigs, and bones reds for that cool "surfy" feeling

**Lee W** · 02-28-2008 11:23 PM

Get the flex 3. At 5'8" the 42" will be too wide of a stance. Trust me the 3 will work best. I'm 170-175 and ride the 3 and it's great (around 5'10"). I've rode a flex 2 before and it was far too long.

**That Guy** · 02-28-2008 11:27 PM

If you aren't gonna be doing any downhill whatsoever, vanny with original s8's and powerballs. Snowboardy as all.

For mroe all around riding, I'm thinking paris 180s with either powerballs or bigzigs in lemon, with some speedy lunatics or biltins.