[Zboy4God]

I don't know much about skateboards, and thats why I need your help.

my last board was from WalMart, and it was very hard t00 use.

do these sound good?
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http://www.gearguys.com/915007.html



thanks amigos.

[Zboy4God]

scratch that last one. a Friend said it wasn't a good deal.

how about this one?

http://www.skateamerica.com/store/Sk...D_P8251C21.cfm

would it be cheaper if I buy all the stuff separate? and then pout it together my self?

[Zboy4God]

please I need help!

I just need to know if these are any good.
I don't care if the wheels/trucks/barrings need replacing in a year,as long as the deck is of good quality.

http://www.amazon.com/World-Industri...3334354&sr=8-7


http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...archId=1901342


Oh yeah,I'm a street skater and I'm 6feet tall,and on a budget.

[zero91]

Originally Posted by Zboy4God

scratch that last one. a Friend said it wasn't a good deal.

how about this one?

http://www.skateamerica.com/store/Sk...D_P8251C21.cfm

would it be cheaper if I buy all the stuff separate? and then pout it together my self?

Out of the ones you posted, I think I would go for that one. It looks alright. I knew somebody who had that World industries one that you posted and it wasn't very good. At all.

[mtlmouth]

I know nothing about skateboards (I almost broke my wrist the first... and last... time I tried to ride one), so I can't help you. I am, however, going to move this to a more appropriate forum where you might get more help.

[akaukal]

Originally Posted by Zboy4God

please I need help!

I just need to know if these are any good.
I don't care if the wheels/trucks/barrings need replacing in a year,as long as the deck is of good quality.

http://www.amazon.com/World-Industri...3334354&sr=8-7


http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...archId=1901342


Oh yeah,I'm a street skater and I'm 6feet tall,and on a budget.

Ok, first, you DO NOT want your barrings to need replacing anytime soon, mainly because they are one of those things that aren't fun to buy. And you want some decent trucks as well for grinding and such, because having a crappy set isn't going to get you anywhere.

Now what is your budget?

[Zboy4God]

Originally Posted by zero91

Out of the ones you posted, I think I would go for that one. It looks alright. I knew somebody who had that World industries one that you posted and it wasn't very good. At all.

thanks man.

Originally Posted by akaukal

Ok, first, you DO NOT want your barrings to need replacing anytime soon, mainly because they are one of those things that aren't fun to buy. And you want some decent trucks as well for grinding and such, because having a crappy set isn't going to get you anywhere.

Now what is your budget?

oh.

well, I'm trying to stay in the price-rang of $60. 'cuz I want to get a new mp3 player.

and my total budget is $100.

[zero91]

Originally Posted by Zboy4God

thanks man.






oh.

well, I'm trying to stay in the price-rang of $60. 'cuz I want to get a new mp3 player.

and my total budget is $100.

Yeah, you want to find some trucks and bearings that are good and will last. I would usually have the same trucks for years and the same bearings and wheels for a year or two (depending if I left my skateboard out in the rain or something. That will ruin your bearings and deck and in time your whole skateboard) but would have to get a new deck two or three times throughout the year. So, if your on a tight budget It's a good idea to get a blank deck or something (Because they are often times really good decks but are a lot cheaper) and spend most of your money on nice trucks and everything that will last. Then if you brake your deck all you have to get is a new deck, not a whole new complete. Check out ebay, you can find some good deals there. And if you can find a good deal, Check out Zero.

[akaukal]

Originally Posted by zero91

Yeah, you want to find some trucks and bearings that are good and will last. I would usually have the same trucks for years and the same bearings and wheels for a year or two (depending if I left my skateboard out in the rain or something. That will ruin your bearings and deck and in time your whole skateboard) but would have to get a new deck two or three times throughout the year. So, if your on a tight budget It's a good idea to get a blank deck or something and have nice trucks and everything. Then if you brake your deck all you have to get is a new deck, not a whole new complete. Check out ebay, you can find some good deals there.

+1. You're already looking at $70 and over for a name brand deck by itself. A blank deck should do well until you can afford a really good one. For trucks, I'd check ebay. It is too bad that you've only got $60 though. If it were me, I'd hold off on the mp3 player and use all the $100. If you had 100 rather than 60, you'd definetly be able to afford a great set of trucks as well as some good bearings, and a blank deck.

[Zboy4God]

hmm....I think you guys are right,I should make sure I get a good skateboard.
I mean the mp3 can wait,I just like listening to music wen I skate and do yard work.

so is the skateamerica board good?

thanks again amigos.

[akaukal]

I actually might go for something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Skateboard-Destr...QQcmdZViewItem

The information says that the front bearings may need replacing, but that means the back ones probably would too. The bidding is still low on it, so you have a good bet on it. If you go for that, I'd get bearings like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BULLSEYE-Skatebo...QQcmdZViewItem

They're pretty inexpensive, but they're good, and they're fast.

If you don't want to go that way, any skateboarding shop should have blank decks for pretty cheap. But, I really think you should look for trucks on ebay. They tend to overprice trucks in most skate shops. Look for Destructo trucks if you can.

[zero91]

Originally Posted by Zboy4God

hmm....I think you guys are right,I should make sure I get a good skateboard.
I mean the mp3 can wait,I just like listening to music wen I skate and do yard work.

so is the skateamerica board good?

thanks again amigos.

Well, if your going to spend all your money now, I would get something a little nicer. Still get a blank, but get some better trucks and bearings then the ones that come with the skateamerica complete. Not that Royal trucks are that bad, but the king pin on those looks a little high, and that's not good. If I were you, I would get this:http://shop.ccs.com/kitBuilder.do?ki...USTOM_COMPLETE
I just used the board builder and customized everything there. It has a CCS deck that I have heard good things about, Zero bearings that I have personally had and loved, and destructo trucks that I also have and like. And, it's only 85 bucks. If you want it cheaper you will have to get a cheaper bearings-griptape-hardware package, but like I said, I have had those and they did the job.

Originally Posted by akaukal

I actually might go for something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Skateboard-Destr...QQcmdZViewItem

The information says that the front bearings may need replacing, but that means the back ones probably would too. The bidding is still low on it, so you have a good bet on it. If you go for that, I'd get bearings like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BULLSEYE-Skatebo...QQcmdZViewItem

They're pretty inexpensive, but they're good, and they're fast.

If you don't want to go that way, any skateboarding shop should have blank decks for pretty cheap. But, I really think you should look for trucks on ebay. They tend to overprice trucks in most skate shops. Look for Destructo trucks if you can.

The only bad thing about getting a used board like that is you don't know for sure if it has cracks in it or something. That would be my main concern.

But I agree with you on the trucks, Destructos are nice. I actually have some black and blues ones on my deck now.

[Zboy4God]

Originally Posted by akaukal

If you don't want to go that way, any skateboarding shop should have blank decks for pretty cheap. But, I really think you should look for trucks on ebay. They tend to overprice trucks in most skate shops. Look for Destructo trucks if you can.

thank for the tip.

Originally Posted by zero91

Well, if your going to spend all your money now, I would get something a little nicer. Still get a blank, but get some better trucks and bearings then the ones that come with the skateamerica complete. Not that Royal trucks are that bad, but the king pin on those looks a little high, and that's not good. If I were you, I would get this:http://shop.ccs.com/kitBuilder.do?ki...USTOM_COMPLETE
I just used the board builder and customized everything there. It has a CCS deck that I have heard good things about, Zero bearings that I have personally had and loved, and destructo trucks that I also have and like. And, it's only 85 bucks. If you want it cheaper you will have to get a cheaper bearings-griptape-hardware package, but like I said, I have had those and they did the job.


The only bad thing about getting a used board like that is you don't know for sure if it has cracks in it or something. That would be my main concern.

But I agree with you on the trucks, Destructos are nice. I actually have some black and blues ones on my deck now.

thanks....is this what you were talking about?
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um,do these look good?

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hmm...well y'all let me know


oh wait, I'm i picking the right size board for my size?
(I'm 6foot and my shoe size is 10 1/2, 11.)
and should I get wheels in the size of 45-50mm?

I cant thank y'all enough.

[Gsus_Rawks]

I skate. I am very good at skating. I am one of the worst skateboarders I have ever met.

I used to own a Bucky Lasek board. It was siick. Then I owned a Chad Muska board. Chad Muska smoked marijuana.

[akaukal]

Originally Posted by Zboy4God

Attachment 76439

This one looks good to me. Trucks and bearings should last for awhile.

oh wait, I'm i picking the right size board for my size?
(I'm 6foot and my shoe size is 10 1/2, 11.)
and should I get wheels in the size of 45-50mm?

I cant thank y'all enough.

For the deck, you should be good. My feet are about 12 and I have deck about the same size as the one you chose. And for wheels, I'd go with 45-50 mm. Sometimes, the smaller wheels tend to be a little bouncy, and that's not too good for some people.