anyone around? i know there is, i saw some guys bombing park place off of forest park. I live in the Fairmount neighborhood, hit me up?
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Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
Hey buddy! We are over there all the time skating bellair
Give us a call
Bombsquad longboarding
Tanner...817 946 7963
have you guys bombed Merrick St./ Catalina Dr. or Burton Hill Rd. ?
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Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
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I found this thread while searching for info on longboarding in FW. I'm an old guy in Fairmount who used to suck at skating about thirty years ago. I'm interested in longboards because going down hills fast was what I liked best in those days. I had a series of freestyle boards that I wasn't very good with and they weren't good for just going fast - wheel wobble usually kicked my ass. Can you offer any advice about entry-level equipment for bombing?
I found this thread while searching for info on longboarding in FW. I'm an old guy in Fairmount who used to suck at skating about thirty years ago. I'm interested in longboards because going down hills fast was what I liked best in those days. I had a series of freestyle boards that I wasn't very good with and they weren't good for just going fast - wheel wobble usually kicked my ass. Can you offer any advice about entry-level equipment for bombing?
this is awesome to hear, who you should talk to is mark from texas longboards, give him a call at 214-528-0641
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Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
I found this thread while searching for info on longboarding in FW. I'm an old guy in Fairmount who used to suck at skating about thirty years ago. I'm interested in longboards because going down hills fast was what I liked best in those days. I had a series of freestyle boards that I wasn't very good with and they weren't good for just going fast - wheel wobble usually kicked my ass. Can you offer any advice about entry-level equipment for bombing?
where on fairmount are you?
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Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
Okay - I guess I need to be more specific. I bought a 44" x 9.5" wood laminate board - now what about wheels and trucks? How wide should the trucks be? What diameter and durometer should the wheels be?
Okay - I guess I need to be more specific. I bought a 44" x 9.5" wood laminate board - now what about wheels and trucks? How wide should the trucks be? What diameter and durometer should the wheels be?
what shape is the board?
as for trucks 180mm randals would be ideal, and wheels i would say an 80a 70-75mm
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Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
The deck is a Koastal Classic so it's a pretty generic skateboard deck shape. I like the retro look and I'm not trying to win races or anything.
nice, i would say then yeah randals or 184mm tracker darts or Independent 215mm and some abec11 retro lime zigs or orangatang orange 4president
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Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
I've found some package deals on eBay with Randal 180s but the wheels are harder - 83a - is that too hard?
idk i've heard some horror stories about buying trucks and wheels from ebay, they picture randals but what they send you are fakes but look so similar that you don't notice and those wheels and probably not that great of quality just an incentive to buy. I highly recommend the retro limes or orangatang 80a 4pres. 83a just isn't as smooth and soft, makes for a nicer ride. I would say if you want a bargain, check the classifieds here on the fish or just buy brand new, you get what you pay for.
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Bustin Strike or custom: want- 200mm axle paris hangers on 42 randal plates, undecided
Salt Flat: crails with what ever makes me randy, orange inheats, swiss
Keep spreading the love Texas. And the STOKE keeps growing.
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hey dudz! I would go with Paris or Randalls 180's....SundaeSkates.com longboard skate company has all of that for the best price and there in TX so fast shipping, shipping may be free too, not really sure though. I would go with orange Otangs for wheels
Thanks to both of you for the help. I'll probably go with the Randals but I'm not decided on wheels yet. I'd like something in a more subdued color to go with the natural look of the deck. I think boards that look like green and purple space ships are cool and I might put one together later, but right now that's not what I'm after. I will check out that website.
P.S. - I might have to change my user name; I'm surprised at how many other guys my age are on this forum.
Fort Worth TX, TCU area
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I bought a 44" x 9.5" wood laminate board - now what about wheels and trucks? How wide should the trucks be? What diameter and durometer should the wheels be?
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