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Skateboard help...
PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 10:20 pm
by Pantakrator
I'm completely new to all this. My brother offered to buy me a deck and I took him up on it. Where do I start? What brand/s has cheap but good trucks, wheels, risers, etc. ... What do I absolutely need? Please! Need help!!!
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 10:06 am
by JediSonic
Hmm... I am also a newbie skateboarder (and not heavy on spending money) so I just bought a $40 'kryptonics' brand board. I'm not very experienced with different kinds of boards so I couldn't tell you if it was a very good deal any better than the next person.
However, I should warn you that getting a 'professional' or really good board will most likely cost upwards of a hundred dollars.
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 11:57 am
by Da Rabid Duckie
I use krux trucks, spitfire wheels, black magic grip tape (and MAN do I hate that name...), and dooks risers (if I even use them). Oh yeah, and if you feel like killing yourself, get Lucky brand abec-3 bearings. Those things RAWK.
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 2:02 pm
by JediSonic
I have abec-5 bearings and my friend's skateboard goes wayy faster than mine. higher number=faster speed, right?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 2:21 pm
by Da Rabid Duckie
Bearings have nothing to do with speed. The lubricant used in the bearings do, however. That's why I recommend Lucky, they use REALLY good lubricant. What affects speed is kickoff power and the tightness of your wheels.
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 3:25 pm
by Locke
awsome another skater !! when you start some people call u a poser, so watch out.
oh yeah this thread reminded me to post the brazil tour pics(im getting to it!) .
poser locke
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 7:17 pm
by Pantakrator
Cool. Thanks for the info guys!
Locke wrote: when you start some people call u a poser, so watch out.
Oh well, guess I'll have to pull out my metal CDs and copy of the Hobbit. Then they'll know I'm no poser!
Bad MXPX, BAD!!!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 12:51 pm
by That Dude
Ooh a skating thread...Yeah I'd try and find a deck that kinda dips in towards the middle...If you know what I mean...I need to start skating again...I need a new board. Moo??
(why you say bad MXPX...MXPX good ^_^)
PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 3:59 pm
by Pantakrator
Hmm... Sorry, don't know what you mean. I'm still in that poser/beginning phase. Couldn't tell the difference between a deck and a truck...just kidding. BTW, MXPX hurts my ears. Except for that Chick Magnet song, me likey that one.