Dec 12

plz tell me the EXACT parts to a skateboard, including all the tools, and all the hardware. i dunno what the hardware includes. plz specify that as well as the tools. thanks for your help.

2 trucks 4 nuts 8 screws 4 wheels 8 bearings 1 deck 1 griptape a screwdriver or allan wrench depending on your screws and an adjustable wrench for your bearings and trucks

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Dec 10

Im mainly just looking for what type of bearings, trucks, and wheels you recommend thanks =D

China Reds bearings; Independent trucks; Bones SPF formula (either street or skate park formula depending on what your ride).

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Dec 08

Where could I buy a good, somewhat light complete standard skateboard like the one from wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Horizontal_Skateboard.jpg
Also note that I am a newbie lol, trying to learn at age 15.

You can buy a standard skateboard from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=skateboard&tag=search0d8-20&index=sporting&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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Dec 06

What bearings and griptape come with them?

it'll tell you when you click on a skateboard and look to the upper right description above the price. If you get the ccs complete it'll all come with ccs stuff including their bearings.

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Dec 04

I recently started skating again, and my old board is knackered. My local skate-shop is highly overpriced and i can't seem to find any decent cheap UK sites for a new complete, i really like element boards, but i don't know much about what's good and what's not, and what size to get, im 16 and around 6 ft 2 if that helps. Thanks
oh, and i can ollie moving, pop shuv-it but that's about it

check out this skater owned online store
Arkology.co.uk

the starter completes are more suited to the beginner
but there is a large select of decks, trucks, wheels and hardware from English and American companies
as well as dvds, clothing and headwear

if you need any help email
info@arkology.co.uk

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Dec 02


ww.tgm.com and their ebay store, for only about 70 bucks, www.ccs.com maybe for about 110 bucks for a good setup, www.blackholeboards.com and www.actionvillage.com, 100 for ok setup, and www.zumiez.com, and www.ebay.com. good luck finding
your skateboard! :)

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Nov 30

i wana buy a complete but i dont knw how to put it together and dint know if it came assembled already. Help?

If you are ordering it, most websites ask if you want them to assemble it (some charge a fee).

And if you get if from a skate shop, they would rather put it together (because they have nothing to do!).

But have no fear, it isn't very hard, and most websites will walk you through it. Though I myself would rather not deal with applying grip tape.

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Nov 27

I was looking at CCS.COM and I was just wondering when you build a complete skateboard do they send it to you complete? Or do they send it to you not complete and you have to build it? Thanks!

Most skate shops will sell it completely built and all you have to do is tweak it a little bit. If CCS sells is not completely built then all you have to do is put it together ( HINT: if you cant put a skateboard together you probably shouldn't be skating unless its your first board if it is find a friend who will show you how to build it and the basics)

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Nov 26

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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Nov 23

I have been looking on the web for a complete skateboard called optical black. It is made by Element.

FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP SAYING EBAY. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO FIND IT THERE. AND IT'S NOT ELEMENT.COM. YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THIS BURPLE. it leads to this really anoying thing site. its www.elementSKATEBOARDS.com

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