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Whats a good longboard?

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Midwestoverdose
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Im not good at skating and want to start to longboard. I want something thats decently fast for flatter grounds and like 35 42 inches in length. Also somewhat affordable, thanks in advance. +k for help
May 24 2011 6:21PM
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ReignMan
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sector 9...
May 24 2011 6:22PM
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Midwestoverdose
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I know that but any other ones beside that brand?
May 24 2011 6:23PM
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jfxphoto
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http://www.originalskateboards.com/longboards/2011_apex_37/apex-37-2011-longboard-design

Original Apex 37

May 24 2011 6:25PM
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I.B
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rayne
landy
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loaded
May 24 2011 6:26PM
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I_Am_Mod
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already mentioned above,
but i have a sector nine bamboo pintail, it's a very basic board and everything is standard (except the bearings have been changed because they wore out)

and it's a great board, especially for your first board you can't really go wrong, just find yourself a nice big stick with a good flex and give it a go :)

I think boards like this, in the lower end price class for longboards, are excellent for beginners, later on you can still invest in a loaded or something else, but a beginner sector nine will give you a feel for it and will be tons of fun without raping your wallet from day 1 :)

go to a store and try some boards out, i tried several sector nines and eventually went with the uluwatu/pipeline bamboo board because it had such a nice flex and camber ....
May 24 2011 6:31PM
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PeeDuBzz
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Rayne Vendetta
May 24 2011 6:34PM
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I.Need.Steeze
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save yourself the money and buy a nice one startiung out, youll probable end up doing that anyways if you get a shitty one like most sector 9's
May 24 2011 7:56PM
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The.Man
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DONT BUY A SECTOR 9 DEAR GOD WHATEVER YOU DO


Honestly, buying an "entry level" longboard or a pintail is the STUPIDEST THING EVER. they are no easier to ride and you will surpass them after a week or two of usage.


Honestly, go to www.skatesonhaight.com and pick up a Dervish or something for cheap. You won't regret and won't have to spend an extra 400$ down the road to buy a second board.
May 24 2011 7:59PM
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Turnup_swiperigh
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no offence bro but sector 9 suck!
Go with rayne, landyactz, comet, neversummer.
Check out : http://www.getlongboards.weebly.com for some sick but cheaper boards.
May 24 2011 9:05PM
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Spacekroft
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check out the arbor axis, such a fun board
May 24 2011 9:06PM
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Blindsurfer
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sector 9 is complete and total shit, get a loaded or a landyachtz, i prefer loaded dervish i got it recently this is it:

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May 24 2011 9:07PM
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TPalms
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The BC Eel.
http://www.bclongboards.dreamhosters.com/boards/eel/

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May 24 2011 9:36PM
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N.L.
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Arbor

Arbor

Arbor.

May 24 2011 9:38PM
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Broseph_Stalin
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sector 9
arbor
gfhurley
landyahts

any known company will be expensive but one could make the argument that they are cooler and higher quality.
May 24 2011 9:42PM
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Midwestoverdose
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Alrighty thanks everyone.
May 24 2011 9:45PM
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steezy.stew
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I fucking love my dervish. Its great for everything and then some. i would highly recommend you look into it.
May 24 2011 9:48PM
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TNORTS
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earthwing superglider, earthwing super model, earthwing belly racer, comet voodoo doll, rayne vendetta, bc eel, clutch lambchop, and much much more. Join silverfish longboarding. Its the newschoolers of longboarding and theres litterally everything you need to know on it
May 24 2011 9:52PM
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TheRealEvan.
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Ive got an insect street bomber and nanotech and i love the both,
if you can get ahold of either it woould be well worth the price,
they're kinda hard to find though...
May 24 2011 10:37PM
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tripnip
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 482
i love my loaded deverish but... its a bit pricey i recommend an arbor i got one 2 years ago and i still ride it quite often also they are not expensive boards, but pretty good quality now for a loaded the usual price you are going to pay is about 250-350 for arbor 125-200 dollars. if you are going to buy a board shop around the internet personaly i like http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/ they have good prices.
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this was my first board.
this is the one that i primarily ride
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excepet with yellow wheels.
price in this market matters alot.

DONT GET SECTOR 9
May 24 2011 11:10PM
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[-mvee-]
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i got a cheaper sector nine because i just love to coast and cruise...but go neversummer forsure man!! no doubt
May 24 2011 11:31PM
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Blindsurfer
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no
May 25 2011 9:15AM
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EL_TIGRE
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build a deck yourself
its pretty easy, and you can make the exact shape and length you want.
May 25 2011 10:42AM
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finnajon5
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Loaded Vanguard with Gumball wheels.

May 25 2011 10:43AM
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vtman
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wurd
May 25 2011 11:07AM
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The.Man
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Pintails are by fair the most pointless design for a longboard.
May 25 2011 2:43PM
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TheScratch
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true that, if your looking for a great board go with landyachtz, loaded, or rayne. personally for downhill i think landy makes the best downhill board out there, along with sliding. for freeride go with loaded, and for a mix of both go with rayne
May 26 2011 4:55PM
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EricaMN.
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this this this

also you can order pre-pressed veneers so all you have to do is shape the deck

May 26 2011 6:27PM
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eldridge
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landyachtz switch 37. I just got mine the other day and its a great board, carves really well for a dropped deck, pushes easy as fuck, and can still bomb massive hills with little to no wobble. Once you get a lot better its also a good board for freeriding, slides, standups, etc. Overall a great compact board that can still rip really well. Is a tad heavy cause its 9 plies of canadian maple.
May 26 2011 6:33PM
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saranac_tortex
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`Anyone know if globe makes alright longboards? I'm thinkin of getting the 31' short cruiser which looks pretty dope.

Also how are shortboards for just normal costing and cruising? would I be able to keep up with other longboarders with longer boards?
May 26 2011 7:21PM
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Stope.Neeze
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yes this is a sick board but expensive

but no my sector 9 is still good after over 100 miles over riding and i love it

May 26 2011 7:32PM
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*steeze_is_good
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Kracked skulls (Quality and inexpensive)

Landyachtz (Expensive, fucking sick)
May 26 2011 7:42PM
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*Dos*Planker*
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are the kracked skulls good for everything, or do they focus on one aspect more than the other. im asking because im looking to get a longboard but i dont want to limit myself in any aspect and these seem to be a good starter board from what i here. (for reference im 62 180)
May 26 2011 7:47PM
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*TURBONERD*
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I've wondered for a while, can I mount original trucks on a drop through board? Halp plox.
May 26 2011 8:04PM
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gnarshrelpt
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it depends on what kind of trucks you have. some can and some cant. what kind you got?
May 26 2011 8:57PM
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*TURBONERD*
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I was thinking of getting original S10s
May 26 2011 9:09PM
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-Mugatu
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I dont understand what the hate is all about with sector 9, I mean yeah they aren't near to the quality of loadeds or landyatchz, but for a budget board, mine has lasted 3 summers so far, and is perfectly qualified to have fun on the parking garages and hills around Ottawa (where Im from), and hold it down.

Pretty much, if you have the budget, get a sick board, but if not you will still have a ton of fun on a cheaper one
May 26 2011 9:16PM
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gnarshrelpt
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i am not sure if it will work with these because of the size and because it uses a spring in stead of a bushing. you could cut a bigger hole in your board to accomodate for the different size of the truck but you still need to be able to separate the base plate from the rest of the truck
May 26 2011 9:34PM
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*TURBONERD*
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could I just not use the dropthrough mount style at all?
May 26 2011 9:38PM
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gnarshrelpt
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you mean the trucks would be mounted regularly on a drop thru deck?? theres no problem with that itll just look kinda funky
May 26 2011 9:42PM
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*TURBONERD*
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How much will it kill the board's performance? I really do love original trucks.
May 26 2011 10:48PM
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gnarshrelpt
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might be worth it if you really like their trucks. having a drop thru set up basically makes the board more stable at higher speeds because you have a lower center of gravity. it also makes it easier to push since your foot is that much closer to the ground. i say go for it!!
May 26 2011 11:26PM
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*TURBONERD*
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On second thought, maybe I'll just get a dropped platform. Gonna save up this summer though. S10s on a dropped platform will be amazing... no more speed wobbles at 30.
May 27 2011 6:43AM
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*steeze_is_good
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I'm 6 foot 155, and its fucking awesome. Its my first board, but I learned to slide this year its its still awesome. I've never taken it on a huge ass hill because we don't have any, but I've never got speed wobble once, and my trucks are pretty damn loose. Carving is the best on this board, it would be hard to beat.
I'd say out of 10:
Carving: 10
Sliding: 8 (I don't have the best wheels)
Cruising: 9 (Its low so you don't have to kill your leg pumping
Bombing: 8 (On smaller hills, it seems to have a speed thats hard to break until you get to a bigger hill, but its pretty fast)

I'm a little biased, but you can't beat the price and its been awesome to me, this is my second year.
May 27 2011 7:41AM
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eldridge
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def get a dropped platform, its ridiculous how stable they are at speeds, landyachtz switch 37, or the regular switch if you want something a lil bigger.
May 27 2011 9:48AM
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*Dos*Planker*
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aight sick that's what i was hoping for, what difference does the length make.
May 27 2011 10:18AM
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*TURBONERD*
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I was thinking a time machine, since I do cruise a fair amount. What's the main difference between the two? I assume the time machine's a bit better for manuals, shovits, and other flatground shit, but is there anything else?
May 27 2011 12:57PM
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TechnoPotamus
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i've heard very good things about Original
May 27 2011 2:20PM
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little1337
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May 27 2011 5:51PM
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*steeze_is_good
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Get a 46 if your getting the M1, Im about as tall as you and I can slide well on it, and its enough to do a wide stance for slides
May 27 2011 7:07PM
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Deluge
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this.
May 27 2011 7:07PM
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