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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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Turnup_swiperigh
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Some originals like the apex 37 are sick decks but the trucks aren't the best, they are good for like one thing which is carving and plus the springs break. My friend went through 2 or 3 in the first month he had them. I would recommend getting paris trucks. I have had them up to 45 with out stability issues and they are some of the best carving trucks.
May 28 2011 6:00PM
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Craig114
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Kracked skulls makes really good boards for the money. Obviously there are better companies but for a starter they are great! Mine is still holding up after some serious abuse. PM me if you have any specific questions.
May 28 2011 11:49PM
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please do this. don't get an Original for your first board and DEFINITELY don't get a Loaded. every single rich douche pushes around his college campus on a dervish with some brotangs and Randall 180s. i'm begging you, as somebody who owns a dervish and knows how to ride it, do not spend that much money on your first board.

the scimitar (www.krackedskulls.com) is literally $100 cheaper than any comparable Loaded deck and i personally guarantee that you won't notice the difference. i'll even do the work for you. get a 40 inch scimitar with bear 852s. wheels are up to you. i recommend 70mm 81a Luv Yo Mutha's, 70 mm 84a Fireball Incendo's, or 70mm 80a Venom Sidewinders. shoot me a pm if you want me to explain the difference.
May 31 2011 5:38PM
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Furrer92
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What kind of flex do the scimitars have?
May 31 2011 5:43PM
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it depends on a few things. length matters a lot (longer wheelbase = more flex) and kracked skulls also gives you the option of cutting grooves in the bottom for a more flexy ride. i've never ridden one with the grooves, but they have a very damp flex. it's a little bit of give but definitely not bouncy or noodly
May 31 2011 5:46PM
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Furrer92
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Yah hmm, as much as people wanna rag on loaded for their price and such my buddies vanguard is easily my favorite board and you can stomp the deck flat to the road, my one buddy was using it as a springboard for backflips. plus you can pretty much pump forever on it. I'm interested in getting a krackedskull because I've heard nothing but good things though. Kinda interested in the Cervesh as well
May 31 2011 5:49PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Landyachtz time machine + original s10 trucks = too much carve? How much does the angling of the trucks increase the turn radius?
May 31 2011 6:12PM
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SPskier543
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dont ruin a sick deck like that by putting awful trucks on it. throw some bears or randalls on it and you will be in love. the higher the degree, the higher amount of carvability. i would get bear 852s with that board, you will not be dissapointed

May 31 2011 6:26PM
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i mean i can't rag on loaded too hard because i ride my dervish every day, i just wouldn't recommend a loaded because most kids who ride them wouldn't notice the difference between a $150 board and a $300 board, while the good kids who ride loadeds all get profiled hardcore.
May 31 2011 6:33PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Well, I absolutely love my original trucks. Granted, they get squirelly as fuck at above 30 mph, but so fun otherwise. Any wheel suggestions?
May 31 2011 7:01PM
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SPskier543
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i like my monster hawgs, 76 mm, 80a. they do everything very well. otangs are good, but kind of overated
May 31 2011 7:03PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Alright, so essentially a normal complete setup should be good? How flexy is the board?
May 31 2011 7:17PM
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what are you looking to do? i have the 81a luv yo muthas and they're super wide (stable) and pretty buttery. i also love venom sidewinders for sliding and sector 9 race forms for just about everything
May 31 2011 7:18PM
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*TURBONERD*
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I'd like to start trying some sliding, and just have a solid board for up to around 40 mph but can still carve some. I'll keep my malakai 40 for garages and such.
May 31 2011 7:21PM
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find
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i'd definitely get the 80a race formulas. square lip for downhill, round lip for freeride
May 31 2011 7:58PM
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ORDEAL
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this.
May 31 2011 8:04PM
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