Attention Skaterboarders

dArNeLLi · 03-30-2009, 12:29 PM

Well I'm looking to get into skateboarding during the snow off season. I'm a fairly good snowboarder, can handle speeds and decent sized jumps and box/rail riding and I want to get some off season skateboarding in hoping to improve my park riding for next season.

So my question is, what size skatebaord should I get? I'm about 5'6 and 160lbs so from searching the net, it seems its recommended to get a 31.5 or 32. I'll be focusing on tricks only so not really looking for a long board. Also what brand of skateboard, trucks, wheels should I get?

Ideally, looking for a good fun setup that won't break my bank. Thanks in advance.

Heinzftw · 03-30-2009, 04:02 PM

First off you can pick up everything at ccs.com
Get any deck you want. I'd go with a Blind deck, Reds Abec-6 bearings (Amazing for price)
Venture low-trucks any wheels you want.

dArNeLLi · 03-30-2009, 05:10 PM

interesting, went to the ccs to check out some completes

i see that there are bunch under a 100, with 20% off

http://shop.ccs.com/catalog/browse/N...sortby--price/

which one would you guys recommend to get started with? looking to spend maybe 50-75 bucks after the 20% off

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 03-30-2009, 05:37 PM

I had many Habitat boards, low Venture trucks, and Spitfire wheels. 31.5 should be good if you want to do a lot of flip tricks.

dArNeLLi · 03-30-2009, 05:56 PM

i see, i'm startin to narrow down to the habitat conclave

http://shop.ccs.com/catalog/productd...21802&size=7.5

good enough?

guardianangel3290 · 03-30-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

i see, i'm startin to narrow down to the habitat conclave

http://shop.ccs.com/catalog/productd...21802&size=7.5

good enough?

just roll by your local skate shop, they should be more than willing to help you find the right gear.
I never liked buying my decks online. IMO you need to get a feel for it before you buy it. That said, ive always been partial to blank decks. All the graphic is good for is an extra $30. Plus you wont look like so much of a newb on a blank.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-30-2009, 11:29 PM

My setup
Flip Board
Independent Trucks
Ricta Wheels
Black Bones swiss Bearings.

But honestly its all the same.
Just depends what you like.
Some boards have different shape.
Some trucks are lighter
Some wheels are harder

BillLee · 03-30-2009, 11:34 PM

nah man you gotta get them tony hawk boards!

jk. umm the only thing i can recommend is venture trucks. i dont know about the boards. thats all up to you

nmulax · 03-30-2009, 11:43 PM

I second the comment on the blank decks - it's gonna get torn up, so why pay more.
Like everyone's said, go to your local shop, stand on a few decks to get an idea what shape/size you like. The width differences seem small till you actually have it under your feet.

I haven't skated in 7+ years, but I liked Independent trucks. Not the lightest, but nice and strong.

Oh, and BillLee - nice choice on the avatar

BillLee · 03-31-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks! and i thought i was the only person that listens to glassjaw in here.

just4kickz · 03-31-2009, 10:38 PM

lol my old old board was element on inde trucks and some rare kris markovich wheels

Heinzftw · 04-01-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

My setup
Flip Board
Independent Trucks
Ricta Wheels
Black Bones swiss Bearings.

But honestly its all the same.
Just depends what you like.
Some boards have different shape.
Some trucks are lighter
Some wheels are harder

Black Bone Swiss? EEEK Expensive, but one of the best bearings out there.

dArNeLLi · 04-01-2009, 12:46 PM

whats the difference between 52mm / 53 mm wheels? ride speed and stability?

Crimson92 · 04-01-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

Thanks! and i thought i was the only person that listens to glassjaw in here.

they need new music!!!!!!!

DevJ · 04-01-2009, 06:49 PM

ccs is awesome! the board you want really depends on you..i always liked zero but that was my personal preference..

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 04-01-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Oh, and BillLee - nice choice on the avatar

Hell yeah!

GJ FTW

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 04-01-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

they need new music!!!!!!!

HeadAutomatica

BillLee · 04-01-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

they need new music!!!!!!!

yeah, they do.

this is the newest song i've heard from them lately. heard this song about 2 years ago though

FrankiE90 · 04-02-2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

Ideally, looking for a good fun setup that won't break my bank. Thanks in advance.

bank saved...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

whats the difference between 52mm / 53 mm wheels? ride speed and stability?

1mm.

snowboarding and skateboarding, almost a different beast.
biggest difference, feet arn't bind'd in skateboarding.
if u ride pipe in snow, u may transition better to vert skat'n.
and street skating is a whole nother thing.

what u may have is good balance which will help with skateboarding.

Spend good money on a skateboard. Dont' worry about breaking bank because u break bank already on snowboarding and driving a bmw.
like some said, support ur local skateshop.
have fun.

03-30-2009, 12:29 PM	#1
dArNeLLi Lieutenant 79 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Attention Skaterboarders - Looking for Opinions on Gear Well I'm looking to get into skateboarding during the snow off season. I'm a fairly good snowboarder, can handle speeds and decent sized jumps and box/rail riding and I want to get some off season skateboarding in hoping to improve my park riding for next season. So my question is, what size skatebaord should I get? I'm about 5'6 and 160lbs so from searching the net, it seems its recommended to get a 31.5 or 32. I'll be focusing on tricks only so not really looking for a long board. Also what brand of skateboard, trucks, wheels should I get? Ideally, looking for a good fun setup that won't break my bank. Thanks in advance.
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 79 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	interesting, went to the ccs to check out some completes i see that there are bunch under a 100, with 20% off http://shop.ccs.com/catalog/browse/N...sortby--price/ which one would you guys recommend to get started with? looking to spend maybe 50-75 bucks after the 20% off
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nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Lieutenant 112 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2 iTrader: (0)	I had many Habitat boards, low Venture trucks, and Spitfire wheels. 31.5 should be good if you want to do a lot of flip tricks.
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 79 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	i see, i'm startin to narrow down to the habitat conclave http://shop.ccs.com/catalog/productd...21802&size=7.5 good enough?
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BillLee Major General 706 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	nah man you gotta get them tony hawk boards! jk. umm the only thing i can recommend is venture trucks. i dont know about the boards. thats all up to you __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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nmulax Brigadier General 391 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I second the comment on the blank decks - it's gonna get torn up, so why pay more. Like everyone's said, go to your local shop, stand on a few decks to get an idea what shape/size you like. The width differences seem small till you actually have it under your feet. I haven't skated in 7+ years, but I liked Independent trucks. Not the lightest, but nice and strong. Oh, and BillLee - nice choice on the avatar __________________
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BillLee Major General 706 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	Thanks! and i thought i was the only person that listens to glassjaw in here. __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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