Fort Worth TX, TCU area

**JohnW** · 05-19-2009 01:13 AM

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?

**BOMB SQUAD** · 05-19-2009 09:24 AM

Hey buddy! We are over there all the time skating bellair

Give us a call

Bombsquad longboarding
Tanner...817 946 7963

**JohnW** · 05-30-2009 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by BOMB SQUAD

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. ?

**Old Guy** · 07-29-2009 07:08 PM

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?

**JohnW** · 07-29-2009 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

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

**BobLoftin** · 07-29-2009 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

Can you offer any advice about entry-level equipment for bombing?

Don't mean to be a smartass -- but first -- Helmet.

**Old Guy** · 07-29-2009 07:28 PM

No ####, Bob - I'm 44; I know I'm not indestructible.

**Old Guy** · 07-29-2009 07:29 PM

Wow - this forum censors!

**JohnW** · 07-29-2009 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

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?

**Old Guy** · 07-29-2009 07:37 PM

I'm on Lilac right behind Daggett Middle.

**JohnW** · 07-29-2009 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

I'm on Lilac right behind Daggett Middle.

im on fairmount by arlington

**Old Guy** · 07-30-2009 04:53 PM

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?

**JohnW** · 07-30-2009 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

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

**Old Guy** · 07-30-2009 05:18 PM

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.

**JohnW** · 07-30-2009 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

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

**Old Guy** · 07-30-2009 06:15 PM

I've found some package deals on eBay with Randal 180s but the wheels are harder - 83a - is that too hard?

**JohnW** · 07-30-2009 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

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.

**Eddy Martinez** · 07-30-2009 10:34 PM

Keep spreading the love Texas. And the STOKE keeps growing.

**BOMB SQUAD** · 07-31-2009 08:46 AM

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

**Old Guy** · 07-31-2009 03:37 PM

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.