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Who's bought a Kracked Skull longboard on my recommendation?

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Ryno
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I'm curious to see how many have since i've gotten lots of PM's from people saying they have.
Jul 3 2008 4:23PM
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[JP-of-SC]
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i'm lookin at gettin one of these boards soon, but i'm not totally sure what length i want to get.

if anyone wants to recommend a length for me i'm 5'9" about 120 lbs. and i'll probably mostly be cruising and sliding and riding whatever hills i can find here in South Carolina.
Jul 5 2008 8:11PM
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Ryno
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Dope design, i'll be posting mine up soon too
Jul 5 2008 9:09PM
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doritos
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It's pretty damn near impossible to slide with the KS boards (if by sliding you mean whipping them out sideways) because they have no nose lip. If you're looking to bomb mad hills get the 44, if you're mostly looking to cruise around with a few light hills here and there get the 41.
Jul 6 2008 11:21PM
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Ryno
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I can slide mine but the wheels really hold me back since the flashbacks are so grippy (they dont slide smooth). Some 81a/84a Strikers would be bomb on the M1 i would think.
Jul 6 2008 11:23PM
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doritos
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Yeah, it is possible but it's definitely way harder and takes a lot more skill. And on my 46"er (also on Flashbacks) shit just isnt happening haha.
Jul 6 2008 11:39PM
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Ryno
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Yeah I made slide gloves because without em its ubder hard. A short version of the simitar with some Strikers would be super dope i would think though
Jul 7 2008 6:48AM
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Ryno
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this is mine, not as sweet as yours but still not too shabby

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Jul 10 2008 5:43PM
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ECGove
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thats a dope design
Jul 10 2008 10:47PM
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PhilboydStudge
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i got an arbor pin, 46 inches its so sweet
Jul 11 2008 12:05AM
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Desjardins
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can someone tell me the difference between the scimtar and the M1, or is it the same just different sizes and flex and stuff
Jul 18 2008 6:31PM
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meggles
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As far as I know, the scimitar is more..cut, I guess you could say, so that you can use larger wheels. I have the scimitar, my boyfriend has the m1, and I love them both haha. So I guess it depends on what size wheels you like. Other than that I'm not sure..

Jul 20 2008 2:35PM
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Skipig25
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The M1 is a good choice, I'd go with some abec 11 strikers, good cruisin' wheels that slide well, randall 11 trucks are pretty standard, and some redz bearings, which are pretty quick and smooth rolling, and only like 12 bucks, so they won't bust your wallet
Jul 20 2008 3:43PM
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Skipig25
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and that reply was just off my head, if you're gonna order the M1 from their site, already built, you can get it with randall trucks, 77mm strikers, and then just use those bearings, they'll be fine. and get the 43", just cause
Jul 20 2008 3:46PM
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samwise
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I just ordered one tonight! I'm so stoked for it to come. How long do they usually take to ship?
Jul 21 2008 9:21PM
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doritos
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I ordered mine awhile ago so I don't know exactly, but I remember it came way sooner than I expected. The guy who runs it is fucking awesome.
Jul 21 2008 9:54PM
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meggles
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Definintely. Mine came like 3 days after I ordered it haha. Soo sick.
Jul 22 2008 10:07AM
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pussymoneyweed
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love mine too, smoothest ride imaginable
Jul 22 2008 11:03AM
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potatofarmer
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I have! my m1 is so illlll
Jul 22 2008 11:32AM
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JockinJLoads
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just did, 42" scimitar with 78mm Gumballs and black randalls
Jul 23 2008 11:25PM
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Ryno
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wow...there were definately more of you then I had though!
Jul 24 2008 9:01AM
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followCam
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Okay, so i've never really skateboarded before but i want to get a longboard to cruise about, learn to bomb a few hills when i go and live in france.
i'm about 5'8/9. 170. (jeez)

M1? Size? (40/43/46?)
Just gonna get the normal Randall Trucks,
Not sure what size of wheels?

Help? haha please
Jul 24 2008 6:28PM
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ECGove
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Im just about the same size as you and I have the 46" M1, perfect size for cruising around and its really stable when your bombing a hill

I got the 70mm flashbacks and they work really well
Jul 24 2008 6:48PM
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doritos
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At that size, and if you want to bomb hills, 46". Get the biggest wheels you can, the bigger they are the smoother the ride will be, and obviously the more shit you can roll over.
Jul 24 2008 6:48PM
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marsland
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i did
Jul 24 2008 6:56PM
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samwise
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the anticipation is killing me
Jul 24 2008 7:06PM
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Skipig25
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46" M1 with 70mm flashbacks would be dope. Good cruising board, but tighten the trucks down a bit and you can carve those hills like mad.
Jul 24 2008 7:24PM
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followCam
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Thank You All!

I shall get ordering my board sometime soon.....when i have money. hmmdam i need alot of money for living in france :(
Jul 24 2008 7:55PM
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grams.
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very interested in getting myself one, thanks guys
Jul 24 2008 10:48PM
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Ryno
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DO IT!

Its fucking sweeeeeeet!
Jul 25 2008 8:49AM
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Meases_Pieces
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what are the differences between the m1 and scimitar
i know the scimitar can hold larger wheels but it also comes in shorter sizes
Jul 25 2008 10:38AM
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snwbrdmilf
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I don't ride mine as much as I should. I guess I don't really live in an area that makes it easy, and no one to ride with. I'm also a really busy person. So, I'm thinking of selling it. I've used it less than a dozen times. If you're interested, PM me.
Jul 25 2008 10:38AM
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Meases_Pieces
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what are you talking about?
m1 or scimitar
whats on it
Jul 25 2008 10:41AM
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mike_e
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bump. im a noob to longboarding but anyways... what would be a better board for a begginer of the two? im like 5'6''/7 and i would probably get a 42' scimitar or 43' m1. but i dont know what wheels or bearing to get. can somone help me on this? and i will be cruising through some light to medium hills through neighborhoods.
Aug 11 2008 11:09PM
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BigJew
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I can do standup 180 slides on my 40" M1 with Flashbacks. The board is great for sliding, it's super low so you can just whip it into slides. The flashbacks are pretty inconsistent sliders though, with hard wheels it would be super fun.
Aug 11 2008 11:31PM
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Ryno
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Yeah my flashbacks slide like shit and wear super fast when I'm sliding. I'm thinking of getting some 84a strikers to solve that problem though...
Aug 12 2008 8:55AM
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Skipig25
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word, I have strikers on my board and I love em
Aug 12 2008 2:07PM
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martin.
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I'm thinking about getting one
Aug 12 2008 3:05PM
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Drew.C
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do it for the price its thebest you can get, it pretty similar to a loaded dervish, just a lot cheaper
Aug 12 2008 3:08PM
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Ryno
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What duro are your strikers ben?

You sliding lots?
Aug 12 2008 4:02PM
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Skipig25
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81A's, don't slide a whole lot, but they're buttery smooth
Aug 12 2008 4:06PM
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Ryno
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I'm riding 75a's right now...would 81a suffice for sliding or should i go for the 84a?
Aug 12 2008 4:11PM
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Skipig25
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probably doesn't matter. 84's will break quicker, if you slide a lot get 84s. I like the 81's, they're still pretty smooth and soft for riding. I don't know about 84's, but there can't be that big of a difference
Aug 12 2008 4:13PM
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K2skipunk
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i am ordering mine as we speak

Aug 13 2008 1:44AM
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2+2=5
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waiting for my M1 to come in and i cant wait to put some bones reds on them

thanks Ryno and Mutombo too for the help
Aug 13 2008 12:13PM
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Mavrck
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well played...well played.. Ryno ftw
Aug 13 2008 1:13PM
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pianoman
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i bought one a little while ago from the recommendation of the posters in this thread and its soooo fun. i already skateboarded but this is my first longboard and i've been doing the parking garage thing as well as some big hills. still don't have gloves and i can't slide yet.
Sep 21 2008 11:54AM
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baethoven
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just finished up riding my new M1 and i fuckin loved it. thank you ryno for showing me the light. ill post some pics of it when i get the time. and if anyone needs a discount use KSK.
Apr 16 2009 9:22PM
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assface
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what difference does the length of a longboard make???
Apr 16 2009 11:02PM
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baethoven
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longer boards handle better on steeper terrain. and are more stable at higher speeds. shorter boards are better for more of flatground riding and moderate sized hills.
Apr 16 2009 11:11PM
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