Skaters

[bcoop]

I am not that up to date on the various brands available, unfortunately. I have Indy trucks, which I know are good, but they are also one of the pricier brands. Same thing with wheels.. I like Bones SPF wheels, but they are a little more expensive than most. Those are the things that a good skateshop will be able to help you with. You can tell them your budget and they can get you into the best product for the money. Complete boards that are pieced together can run anywhere from $90 - $160 or more. Just determine how much you are willing to spend and go from there.

Bearings - A safe bet would be Bones Reds.

Started to put together a board on warehouseskateboards.com just to see what I'm looking at cost wise. Problem is, the board I picked (element fire chief) is 7 1/2" board, and Independent doesn't seem to make a 7 1/2" truck. Hmmm.

They have it lined out where you can do a good, better, best on the hardware portion, and the best included Bones Reds, but some off brand trucks. Silver A Class I think it was.

[ImayBblack]

Brent there is a store at Vista Ridge Mall called Zumiez. It's pretty close to you.

[Chili]

Started to put together a board on warehouseskateboards.com just to see what I'm looking at cost wise. Problem is, the board I picked (element fire chief) is 7 1/2" board, and Independent doesn't seem to make a 7 1/2" truck. Hmmm.

They have it lined out where you can do a good, better, best on the hardware portion, and the best included Bones Reds, but some off brand trucks. Silver A Class I think it was.

Indy trucks are measured in mm.. The 129's would be what you want for a 7.5" deck.

Again, I can't really tell you anything about other truck manufacturers btu honestly, for a kid, it's not going to make a huge difference. The bearings and wheels will be more important. You can also buy cheapie trucks and swap in some Bones Hardcore Soft bushings and that will improve performance. Those bushings are only about $10.. I run Bones Hards in my Indy's..

[bcoop]

Thanks for the tips, all. I may do a custom setup. I was always a fan of using better hardware, and cheaper boards. Boards broke a lot, so it wasn't a big loss when it happened.


Can anyone tell me what the preferred platform is these days? 7.5"? 8.5"? My first board that wasn't a Nash, was a Vision Gator that had to have been 15" wide. lmao. That changed when I was a kid, however, as all my following boards were much more narrow. I just can't recall the exact width.

[Chili]

I'm telling you, drive down to Index.. It's off 183 and Pricinct Line one the south east corner behind McDonalds.

[Josh.0]

7.5 board, venture trucks, reds bearings, whatever wheels you can get for 20-25 bucks.

[Chili]

Thanks for the tips, all. I may do a custom setup. I was always a fan of using better hardware, and cheaper boards. Boards broke a lot, so it wasn't a big loss when it happened.


Can anyone tell me what the preferred platform is these days? 7.5"? 8.5"? My first board that wasn't a Nash, was a Vision Gator that had to have been 15" wide. lmao. That changed when I was a kid, however, as all my following boards were much more narrow. I just can't recall the exact width.

Size of the kid and the type of skating will help determine size, but really it's more about personal preference. 8.5 is pretty big by todays standards but that's what Leah's son has right now. If he wants to do all the flippity type tricks then small and low is better.

[yellowstang]

Where's Cruz??? email him at root@abecx.net (I think that's it)

[bcoop]

Size of the kid and the type of skating will help determine size, but really it's more about personal preference. 8.5 is pretty big by todays standards but that's what Leah's son has right now. If he wants to do all the flippity type tricks then small and low is better.

He's pretty small, I think I'll go with the 7.5", He likes to do all the flippy shit, plus goes to the skate park constantly.

[Bad Religion]

Started to put together a board on warehouseskateboards.com just to see what I'm looking at cost wise. Problem is, the board I picked (element fire chief) is 7 1/2" board, and Independent doesn't seem to make a 7 1/2" truck. Hmmm.

They have it lined out where you can do a good, better, best on the hardware portion, and the best included Bones Reds, but some off brand trucks. Silver A Class I think it was.

I skated 7.5 deck with 7.75 trucks, there is no problem using that. get 52mm wheels.

[Bad Religion]

I say Venture, royal or thunder trucks. spitfire wheels, speed demon bearings. Element decks have a lot of concave to them. Girl, alien workshop, and habitat decks have less, which I liked better but its all preference.

[0 GT 2]

I have all brand new stuff I bought when I was 19 or so, fell a few times and put it in the garage, haha. I know they need new bearings but other than that it's all good. Make an offer and it's yours. It's just gathering dust now.

Indy Koston Trucks and a Real Ramondetta deck.

[Chopped54]

http://zorlacskates.com/stuff/products/skate-decks/

[bcoop]

I have all brand new stuff I bought when I was 19 or so, fell a few times and put it in the garage, haha. I know they need new bearings but other than that it's all good. Make an offer and it's yours. It's just gathering dust now.

Indy Koston Trucks and a Real Ramondetta deck.

What kind of shape is the board in? Can you get pics?

[Gear_Jammer]

I've bought 3 complete boards over the last year. I bought one at Index over on Mockingbird & 75, one at Vertigo at Collin Creek and one online at ccs.com. Of the 3, I would have to say that ccs.com was the best bang for the buck. As far as customer service goes and getting someone knowledgeable about what would be the best setup, both Index and Vertigo were great, but Index had a much better selection of boards.

For all you old fuggers like me that used to skate in your youth, try out a longboard, preferably a Sector 9. They are a blast to ride and pretty easy once you get the turning thing down. I can still ride a trick board, but I'm too afraid of falling and bust'n a toof out or something, so I stick to the longboard.