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Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:26 am
by D.o.S.
Joe Gress wrote:Other fun fact:
If you ever want to teach your kid to do anything, buy a stick (or make one). The motions are easy, and every single kid I've seen who's been able to do anything has a proud parent with a stick standing behind them, ready to strike.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:26 am
by kbit
If you just want to cruise and shit on a regular board, my advice is:
-Wider board, at least 7.75, probably bigger. I have a 7.9 that's really nice for cruising.
-Stand on as many boards as you can and get a feel for the kind of concave you like.
-Mid or High trucks, easier for turning than lows.
-Invest in some nice bearings. If you don't want to break the bank, Red's are pretty fast but may not be as durable as something like Bones Swiss.
-Bigger wheels are better for speed, just to keep in mind.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:33 am
by Fuzzy Fred
kbithecrowing wrote:If you just want to cruise and shit on a regular board, my advice is:
-Wider board, at least 7.75, probably bigger. I have a 7.9 that's really nice for cruising.
-Stand on as many boards as you can and get a feel for the kind of concave you like.
-Mid or High trucks, easier for turning than lows.
-Invest in some nice bearings. If you don't want to break the bank, Red's are pretty fast but may not be as durable as something like Bones Swiss.
-Bigger wheels are better for speed, just to keep in mind.
I'd go with at least an 8, gotta try out some boards, and yeah I'd go with a high truck.
speed is no issue for me, I want quality/reliability, so something that lasts is more important than something that will make me go supa fast
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:33 am
by Fuzzy Fred
Fuzzy Fred wrote:kbithecrowing wrote:If you just want to cruise and shit on a regular board, my advice is:
-Wider board, at least 7.75, probably bigger. I have a 7.9 that's really nice for cruising.
-Stand on as many boards as you can and get a feel for the kind of concave you like.
-Mid or High trucks, easier for turning than lows.
-Invest in some nice bearings. If you don't want to break the bank, Red's are pretty fast but may not be as durable as something like Bones Swiss.
-Bigger wheels are better for speed, just to keep in mind.
I'd go with at least an 8, gotta try out some boards, and yeah I'd go with a high truck.
speed is no issue for me, I want quality/reliability, so something that lasts is more important than something that will make me go supa fast
Any recommendations for brands just in general?
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:46 am
by kbit
Decks: mini-logo (cheaper but not at the expense of quality, really nice boards) & I have an enjoi I really like.
Wheels: spitfire haven't done me wrong
have heard darkstars are good too
Bearings: haven't had enough luck with one brand to recommend any, but I'd steer clear of lucky's
Trucks: tensors are nice. just make sure whatever trucks you get are built solid and have decent bushings.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:48 am
by theavondon
Dude, just do
these in 60mm
and just some hardware and the cheapest grip you can find
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:59 am
by kbit
What kind of concave do those board have? Is it most flat except the edges or a gradual dip toward the center?
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:04 am
by theavondon
kbithecrowing wrote:What kind of concave do those board have? Is it most flat except the edges or a gradual dip toward the center?
Pretty sure. My friend had one. just huuuuuuuuuuuuge.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:08 am
by Jero
Been riding for about 10 years, and this is almost exactly what I'd recommend.
theavondon wrote:Dude, just do
these in 60mm
and just some hardware and the cheapest grip you can find
Well done, Donovan, well done indeed.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:12 am
by theavondon
It's what my dad rode, it's what I would ride, it's the truest, punkest option.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:18 am
by Psyre
I got really into skating right before my freshman year/into my freshman year of college. Was always a huge fan of Toy Machine skate vids so naturally I just grabbed a TM board, ending up destroying one on some ledges and picked up a second one then sort of quit. I Just went to a skate park near here and would ride the mini ramps I can't do any flip tricks, just ollies and half cabs so I sort of lost interest.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:20 am
by kbit
Gotta find the joy in just ridin' and flowin', man
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:28 am
by masked elwood
theavondon wrote:It's what my dad rode, it's what I would ride, it's the truest, punkest option.
this man speaks the truth!
i'm someone's dad and that's what i still ride...well a hosoi hammerhead at the moment but it's sorta kinda close.
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:29 am
by D.o.S.
masked elwood wrote:i'm someone's dad and that's what i still ride...well a hosoi hammerhead at the moment but it's sorta kinda close.
That's a goddamn throwback right there.
I still have my dad's board from the 50's. Roller Skate trucks & wheels ftw!
Re: anyone skate?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:58 am
by Gunner Recall
Heck yeah I skate!
I'm kind of a big deal.
