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.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Okay first off for a light board stay away from black labels decks and indy trucks. You could try Element decks they are light without bein too light (I own 3 for that very reason) And you could try Royal truck or Titan- lites. They are light weight and give the board that balance. The last thing you want to do is slap some heavy trucks on a light board. It causes the board to flip nasty and you will become inconsistent with your trick (skateboards aren't cats they don't always land on there wheels). Bearings you could go with Black Panters ABEC 3 or 5's or if you want to just hard charge it then you could go with the Bone Swiss ABEC 5 or 7's. The wheels thats all up to you. Some are wider than others and obviously bigger. I went with 54mm' s when I started and now I skate 50's or 52's. Also some wheels are softer than others and some trucks require special tools.
Little tips make sure the width of your board isn't too much out of sync with your trucks. Example 8' board with 7'5'' trucks or vice versa. All in all go in the shop ask to hold some of the boards the determine how light or heavy you want it. Hell take you old board with you and compare. Hopefully this helps.
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These are things I wish people would do prior to comin to the shop.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:29 am
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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Me
November 26th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Toy machine deck
swiss bones bearings
krux trucks
any wheels
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