NOOB Questions Answered By Dopamine David

[Cann0n]

nothing serious just going down small hills and cruising around town

You could probably get away with 2 ply... but to be safe, go with 3... Totaling the boards thickness at 3/4". Shouldn't be an issue.

I say go for it. Take pictures to keep us posted.

Also, use a credit card to smear on the glue.

[Whereisnumnum]

i want some piece-o-sh*t wheels for my rain/beater board that cost under 20 bucks.... so where can i get some kryptonics hawaii's

[zxczxc789]

hey. im looking to buy a DH drop platform compete setup or build one up. if anyone has a good setup or know of a good complete dropdeck for speed and a bit of sliding. send me a specs list or link that would be great. i have a 400$CAD limit im 6'1 165 pounds and a size 11 shoe


thanks a bunch

[jaredkent]

Are there any unwritten rules of longboarding?
Do you follow the rules of the road, like someone riding a bike would (stopping at lights, stop signs, and other rules of the road)?

[jman1365]

Are there any unwritten rules of longboarding?
Do you follow the rules of the road, like someone riding a bike would (stopping at lights, stop signs, and other rules of the road)?

yeah, if you're commuting or doing other urban skating it's best to stick to the same laws that bikes do
stopping at lights is pretty important.

[Cann0n]

Are there any unwritten rules of longboarding?
Do you follow the rules of the road, like someone riding a bike would (stopping at lights, stop signs, and other rules of the road)?

Wear a helmet.

Don't skitch unless you are being transported back up a hill at safe speeds.

Skate for fun.

Don't be a punk when you are kicked out of a garage. (I've been blamed for vandalism I didn't do)

[K-SHIZZ]

Hey! sorry i dropped out of this thread for a while, i've been focusing more on school so i haven't been on here much. Now that winter is coming back around and i've been missing the fish, i'll be back to help out here again if needed!

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I got a noob question, why is the Dervish so god damned popular?

[Cann0n]

I got a noob question, why is the Dervish so god damned popular?

Silverfish Collective Knowledge Database (SCKD) - Dervish FAQs

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Silverfish Collective Knowledge Database (SCKD) - Dervish FAQs

"Why is the Dervish so popular?
Because Loaded has the most YouTube videos."

Makes perfect sense. Like Paris Hilton, they're famous for being famous.

[boerner]

i cant decide whether to get the EW superglider, or the EW supercharger. BTW would 10.25 width be too wide for it to feel natural and free?

[K-SHIZZ]

i'd say look up some comparisons with the search functions, and you will be able to find great information on both. personally i'd say the superglider/widerglider because i've ridden both and the extra width feels amazing!

[spoctopus]

"Why is the Dervish so popular?
Because Loaded has the most YouTube videos."

Makes perfect sense. Like Paris Hilton, they're famous for being famous.

no its popular because its a well built fun board for alot of people and it is weel known and avalible reletvily easy. just because you dont like it doesnt mean its not good

[jman1365]

no its popular because its a well built fun board for alot of people and it is weel known and avalible reletvily easy. just because you dont like it doesnt mean its not good

while it is a fun board that is well built as you have said, there are much cheaper alternatives, which are also well built and fun, and last longer

[spoctopus]

well yea, bue, and when your just starting out, what would you buy, a fun board that your friends have, and you could get at the surf shop, or a board you have never heard of or cnt see any vids on :P

[jman1365]

well yea, bue, and when your just starting out, what would you buy, a fun board that your friends have, and you could get at the surf shop, or a board you have never heard of or cnt see any vids on :P

sector 9 trylam is a perfect alternative to the dervish
I can go buy it at zumiez
and save a lot of money
if I was a noob...

[copperdusk]

How tight should my king pins be?

[GMR-BOMBER]

Don't be a punk when you are kicked out of a garage. (I've been blamed for vandalism I didn't do)

You where ripping up the concrete.... ha..

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How tight should my king pins be?

Tight enough so the bushing never comes out of the side of the seat in the hanger, but not tight to the point where it noticeably deforms.

[jman1365]

How tight should my king pins be?

I usually have it so there is one or two threads showing, if I feel like I need it tighter than I swap in some harder bushings