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ive searched every single website that i know.
ive even searched for 47mm wheels.
i heard thats the smallest they go.
but ive only been able to find 48mm.
what website can i find the supersmall but wide wheels at.

the only place u can find super small wheels is ebay. because back in the day, like the 70's. wheels were only just bigger that the bearing. they don't sell them anymore in a franchise because they for some reason declared it a safety hazard. which is odd because small wheels make u go slower 0_o

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money is no problem. i dont mind spending a lot on my skateboard i just need peoples prefernces which is a good deck, wheels , trucks , and bearings. im kind of a begininer skateboarding for months on a abused skateboard. i need one that is kind of light but not to light

1. Deck

Honestly, the board doesn't matter much. Almost all companies use the same manufacturing process, many even use the same manufacturer. As long as you get your deck at a real skateshop and not at Walmart or Sports Authority, you'll be fine. I've owned Powell, Zoo York, Shorty's, Real, Stereo, Zero, Toy Machine, Foundation, Maple and many blank decks whom I'm not sure of the manufacturer. They're all pretty much the same with the exception of shape and concave, which are matters of preference and shouldn't make a difference to you yet.

But,

Size matters (pun intended), if you have small feet, don't get a wide board. Ask the guy at the skateshop and hopefully he can recommened a good size, this is also somewhat a matter of preference too though.

So, find all the boards in your recommeneded size and buy the one that looks the coolest.

2. Trucks

If you want a light setup, here's where it matters. Grind Kings are super light, I personally like Tensors a lot and they're light too. Also, get a set of rubber risers, they'll make the ride smoother.

3. Wheels

Again, size matters, you compromise ride smoothness for lower weight. I personally like big 54mm wheels because they ride really smooth and fast, and don't get caught on pebbles and concrete seems. You can cut down on weight with smaller wheels though. I like Ricta and Spitfire.

4. Bearings

Anything abec-3 or above will be fine.

Final Word: To cut down on weight you may be tempted to get tiny wheels and low rise trucks that are a little lighter. Remember though, those two things will lower the profile of your board and therefore you will have less "pop", and the small wheels will give you an uncomfortable ride. Have fun and hurt yourself.

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where can you buy them? do you know any websites to buy high top skateboard shoes? these are some high top skateboard shoe brands that i am looking for osiris skate shoes, nike skate shoes, ice cream skate shoes, ape skate shoes, reebok skate shoes, supra skate shoes, and adida skate shoes, dc shoes skate shoe, axion skate shoes, and aeon skate shoes. please find them. if it is on a website, write the website down. find me some skateboard catalogs that show them. if the catalog is on a website to order, write down the website. i am also looking for Shuriken Shannon osiris high tops.

some nice hi top skate shoes are lakai mj-3's. but there are alot by lakai, fallen, and emerica. anyway these sites have em all. skatewarehouse.com activemailorder.com industrialrideshop.com gonesurfing.com skateamerica.com or utilityboardsupply.com

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I need a Bam skateboard and can not find one. probly in oklahoma city or edmond

Order it online at www.bamargera.com

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I'm in the process of developing my own skateboard team. I know a lot abot skateboarding but not developing a team.

good skaters and a combinaton of strenghts of them, and that can work together well, but still with competion toward each to always be pushing themselves.
good luck.

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Why does my mom buy me cheap skateboards for christmas like kryptonics but i dont want to say i dont like it then it will make my mom sad what should i do?

ROFL, just tell her that these boards break twice as fast, and that they waste quick. And it would be cheaper to buy a real board in the long run

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What would be the best complete skateboard. (deck, trucks, bearings, wheels, and maybe risers) Also if you can specify some sizes.

yea the guy above me is pretty much correct. heres my two cents on the subject. as a rule of thumb: *DON'T GET A DECK FROM A STORE LIKE TARGET, WALMART, TOYS R US.(or any store that has more than one isle)* they're just really crappy.

Deck
if you're starting out then i would recommend getting blank decks instead of a 'pro' deck(a deck from a major skating company i.e. zoo york, 5boro, habitat, dgk) pretty much because you put it through too much abuse and its less expensive. a 'pro' deck is anywhere around $50-$60 with griptape but if you get a set of 5 blank decks from ebay its around $60 with griptape. if you're just starting out, you usually want a wide deck so that it's more stable. the width can be from 7.5" if you have smaller feet to 7.75" on average. the lengths are about the same (~31"-32") so you don't have to worry about that. the concavity isn't really an issue at this point but all that can be sorted out later depending your preference as you progress.

Trucks
the major thing when you choose your trucks is that it is the right size for the board you chose. basically make sure that when you place the trucks on the board that the edges of the trucks line up with the edges of the board. (if you're gonna get a 7.5"-7.75" deck get trucks that are 5.0(inches) or 129(cm)). most people that i know and alot of people i see at the park ride ventures (around me anyway). again it's all on you're budget, if you can afford to purchase them at your local shop(~$40-$45) or if you want to take a look a ebay(~$30) for a deal. ventures, independent, silver, grind king, tensor, destructo, phantom, royal, krux and thunder are good trucks to choose from. trucks come in different heights as well- lows, mids and highs. that isn't particularly important when you start but most of the ones i've seen are lows.

Bearings
the bearings also aren't too important when you start out because you really won't notice the difference and it'll feel more or less the same. but you can sometimes feel the difference between a set that have been broken in and a set that are brand new and this may cause you to think that the other persons are better. i would suggest a set of Red's from Bones because they last pretty long and are pretty cheap (they run for ~$15 at your local zumiez but may cost more at your local skateshop).

Wheels
since you're beginning just get a set of wheels. (~$30 at the skateshops and a little cheaper on ebay) the optimum size for street skating is ~50mm to 55mm.

Risers
i use risers but most people don't. it's not a biggie in street skating.

so what i'm saying is if you're willing to spend ~$100-$120 for a complete at you're local skateshop or the money hungry zumiez then go for it. the skateshop is the best bet for answering your questions and helping you get started. if you're kinda broke then you can ebay you're setup. call me stupid or smart, i don't care thats my what i suggest and i'm sticking to it.

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I found a board I like from Zoo York. What else to I need to assemble it? I am good for pads and a helmet. Also how should I proceed after I have my equipment?

You need trucks, bearings (without them, the wheels wouldn't be able to roll), griptape, wheels, and, last but not least, hardware (nuts, bolts, all that stuff that holds your board together). Helmet and pads are good to have, and maintaining it is just making sure it doesn't get too dirty or chipped.

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My husband has downloaded some Skateboarding videos on LimeWire and wehn he opens them up to view them it's nasty naked girls and porn. How do I keep that from happening?

Stop using limewire and buy your videos legally.

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