What wheels/deck/trucks/bushings/bearings should I get for #insert discipline#?!?

8ftbed · 10-23-2009, 08:32 AM

Demon and get the Maple if you want less flex. You can also contact him and get an extra ply. I'm 210+ but ride my original Demon which is birch... and it's gooood.

I've got a maple version coming soon though.

coldwar7 · 10-23-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by robomango

Thanks guys. Two more options besides the vanguard (too expensive :P):

NS Heist

BC Eel

Legendary Demon
(btw for this board, should I go for the extra layer of plywood? I'm 140 pounds, but I like my boards to be a bit stiffer.)

Any other suggestions for a not-so-expensive nice drop through board?

I haven't ridden the other boards, but I do own the heist in the normal flex. I LOVE the thing. It's SO much fun, but it is a little flexy if that's not your taste. Here's a review I did on my Heist a little while back.

YouTube - Never Summer Heist Review

IAcarr · 10-23-2009, 09:40 PM

So I am setting up a board as a do all and this is what i have got so far:
EW supercharger
Indy 215's
wedge risers
Zigzag limes
Khiro hardware
and biltin bearings

Im pretty happy with all the other stuff but the bearings are the part i have a question about. I hear they are great but i hear they get dirty, i bought them already but what should i replace them with when they wear out, for longevity and quality?

8ftbed · 10-23-2009, 10:05 PM

Keep 'em cleaned and lubed and they'll probably last a very long time.

Plus, you could go to MHS. He's got a 2 pack deal going on his bearings now. You could pull the shields off two of those and put on your biltins for extra protection.

jar5173 · 10-23-2009, 10:10 PM

You just have to use high viscosity lubricant which will keep the "bad stuff" out of your bearings. They won't have as long of a free-spin as well sealed bearings with low viscosity lubes, but they will last just as long and roll just as fast when you apply some weight and some gravity to them.

randomq · 10-26-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IAcarr

So I am setting up a board as a do all and this is what i have got so far:
EW supercharger
Indy 215's
wedge risers
Zigzag limes
Khiro hardware
and biltin bearings

Im pretty happy with all the other stuff but the bearings are the part i have a question about. I hear they are great but i hear they get dirty, i bought them already but what should i replace them with when they wear out, for longevity and quality?

Whoah dude, you stole my setup! That's exactly what I ride. Awesome, isn't it?

Pleinair · 10-26-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IAcarr

So I am setting up a board as a do all and this is what i have got so far:
EW supercharger
Indy 215's
wedge risers
Zigzag limes
Khiro hardware
and biltin bearings

Im pretty happy with all the other stuff but the bearings are the part i have a question about. I hear they are great but i hear they get dirty, i bought them already but what should i replace them with when they wear out, for longevity and quality?

Mile High Skates
Best bearing ever. Don't buy into any of that "Abec" stuff about bearings, or those $60 brand name OUST bearings. These will last you months longer, cost a fraction of the price, and you won't notice any difference in roll speed.

longboardnc · 10-26-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pleinair

Mile High Skates
Best bearing ever. Don't buy into any of that "Abec" stuff about bearings, or those $60 brand name OUST bearings. These will last you months longer, cost a fraction of the price, and you won't notice any difference in roll speed.

just took advantage of the 2 for $9.50 deal. shipped today

hellohello · 11-03-2009, 06:37 PM

What wheels,trucks,and bearings should i get for a loaded ceviche?

Azn300 · 11-03-2009, 08:05 PM

i say go with some paris 150mm, bones reds, and otang 4 prez or stimulus

longboards · 11-04-2009, 07:51 PM

are avilas 81a any good for cruising and carving and downhill thank you

:m rgreen:

gavmck · 11-05-2009, 01:42 AM

Yer, probably. Not much good for any drifting/sliding though

Krolg · 11-05-2009, 06:47 PM

'Evening everyone. I have a 40" board with 9" Gullwings, and am looking throw some wheels on it. I'm pretty set on 70mm Lime Zigzags (80a duro.), as they seem to be able to do everything. Looking for something that won't slide out on me, can carve and get up to speed but still be able to slide them if i wish. What I'm concerned with is my ability to slide these wheels, as I'm a beginner. Any thoughts Silverfish?

Shavarsh · 11-05-2009, 08:04 PM

so far the durians on paris 180s have gripped well for me, but still slide smooth at around 25 go for purple durians, I have the dreamwave

PurrCrabs · 11-05-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Krolg

'Evening everyone. I have a 40" board with 9" Gullwings, and am looking throw some wheels on it. I'm pretty set on 70mm Lime Zigzags (80a duro.), as they seem to be able to do everything. Looking for something that won't slide out on me, can carve and get up to speed but still be able to slide them if i wish. What I'm concerned with is my ability to slide these wheels, as I'm a beginner. Any thoughts Silverfish?

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Originally Posted by Shavarsh

so far the durians on paris 180s have gripped well for me, but still slide smooth at around 25 go for purple durians, I have the dreamwave

Orangatang 4Prez should slide SIMILAR to the Durians when broken in, but you will have more grip. If you break Otangs in right they before very slidey, even in the same shape as ZigZags