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Ask me for longboard Advice!

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Yeezy
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I see alot of longboard threads in NSG so id like to just help out with this one thread. Im part timing at a Longboard specific shop now. We carry all brands so i try to be un biased. I hate seeing kids get wrong ideas and buy shitty overpriced boards that arnet what they really need for there style of riding.

So post your weight, height, MAIN style of riding, riding conditions, and preffered color/styles and ill set you up.

Lets go!
Jun 27 2012 2:41PM
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steep
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Word, thanks! Whats a good pintail?(I've ridden by friends pintail and I really liked it)
Aug 26 2012 11:35PM
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BroNamath
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got a ly drop carve a couple weeks ago (Fiberglass), stock with Bear 852 Trucks, Abec 7 bearings and 70mm Mini Zombie Hawgs Wheels, if i were to get any new wheels, bearings or bushings, what would you recommend? im 5'11 170lbs and just will just love cruising around carving out of hills till i get better
Aug 26 2012 11:37PM
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Yeezy
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Any landyachtz pintail.
Aug 27 2012 12:14AM
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Yeezy
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2 83a sets of these and a set of 78 or 80a ly mini monsterz
Aug 27 2012 12:17AM
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based
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I am 6 foot 180lbs and need a smaller sized longboard (portability is key: not like penny board sized as my balance is not the greatest, but not a huge board that will be a pain to bring into class and keep in my dorm room) that i can cruise around my college campus from class to class on. Many of the walkways that i will be riding on are brick and stone surfaced, so it wont always be the smoothest ride. Any advice you could give me regarding what type of setup to purchase would be extremely appreciated. Thanks bro
Sep 20 2012 1:58PM
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SwagasaurusRex
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First off, what is your price range. As that will be the indicator of what kind of board. You will llikely want Caliber 50 trucks (very good trucks and not expensive), and i would suggest any wheel with a hardness (durometer) of around 78a or softer (higher the durometer value, the harder the wheel) if you are going to be strictly cruising, as these wheels will be soft and will take form to the surfaces you are riding on best. Good brands for a good price include Abec 11, Cult, Seismic, and Earthwing makes some good wheels. Get Bones Reds bearings as they are inexpensive and there aren't major cons to them as they aren't pricey. Fill me in on the price range for the board, as this setup so far will cost about $110. I would suggest having an additional $100 for the deck and you will have a fantastic setup.
Sep 20 2012 2:34PM
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based
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I would say anywhere around $200
Sep 20 2012 2:44PM
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kamron_708
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Just bought a A40 diamond drop. GOML
Sep 20 2012 6:13PM
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SwagasaurusRex
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I would say get this deck: http://www.earthwingskates.com/products/decks-a-completes.html#ecwid:category=2171079&mode=product&product=9127243

It is a great deck, and is priced low for how well it performs. I would suggest getting a real all purpose shaped board instead of a flexy pintail just incase you decide that you want to start trying downhill and potentially sliding if you are interested. And even if you don't, that board will be great for your size and weight as it won't flex very much, if any at all.
Sep 20 2012 7:35PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i wanna gt a longboard to fool aound and cruise to my friends house and stuff and was wondering if any of these are good. I really wouldnt like to spend more than 100$ incase i dont like it. Basically i have no idea what to look for, i just want a cruiser and im 6'1 150 http://www.nordboards.com/loun1.html
Oct 31 2012 4:04PM
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Yeezy
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http://www.nordboards.com/pe22glmilied.html

Honestly pennies are fun as hell. They're tiny so they take some time to get used to, but they're light and strong as hell. If yo dont like it, they arent hard to sell. Lots of people want them.
Oct 31 2012 6:22PM
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GuacamoleMane
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wouldnt it be a little unstable going over cracked pavement and streets?
Oct 31 2012 6:25PM
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Yeezy
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surprisingly no. very "Soft" not flexy, soft. Absorbs allloott of vibration.
Oct 31 2012 6:39PM
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