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Armanzoid
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I want to start longboarding and I see a ton of guys here do it, so advice would be awesome.

I'm 6'5(not sure if that means anything for board length) and will be riding around where I live, NYC. I want a good starter board which I can carve with. I'll need to dodge cars so something that can carve tight would be awesome.

Good advice would be greatly appreciated.
May 10 2008 7:05PM
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Armanzoid
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Oh, and I am pretty strapped for cash. I have a blank skateboard actually, and I love it. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to get a solid longboard deck and the rest from blankdecks.
May 10 2008 7:14PM
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Mezmerize19
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Feels like I just had this conversation last night with someone........









anywho. seeing as your in the city I would say you want a smaller board. And try to steer away from Sector Nine. just cause your a noob doesnt mean you have to look like one
May 10 2008 7:16PM
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snwbrdmilf
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www.krackedskulls.com

$150 and you get it in 3 days. Not to mention it's a great board. Love mine.
May 10 2008 7:26PM
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wordzofwizdum
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longboarding used to be cool, till every lil faggot who smokes a joint a month thought he needed one and now rides it everywhere thinking he's a hard hippy.
May 10 2008 7:29PM
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dman1260
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i wouldn't get just a new deck if you are looking for better performance.  The trucks, bearings, and wheels are the most important part of your setup.  So if you already have a decent deck and are looking for better  performance you might want to get some new trucks and stuff.  Let me know how long your board is and how wide it is and we can recommend a good setup for it. 
May 10 2008 7:29PM
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dman1260
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sorry, i misread your first thread.  But my main idea is still the same.  Maybe buy a blank deck that fits your needs and then spend most of your money on the other parts.  PM if you want me to take a look at stuff and help you create a good set-up. 
May 10 2008 7:31PM
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sol.
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www.flexdex.com

these boards are pretty expensive, but they're some of the best out there.  since u live in nyc, it would be perfect.  the decks are completely, 100percent UNBREAKABLE.  so if it happens to be run over by a car, there will only b some damage to the trucks and wheels.  for you, i would suggest the pro 40 since ur tall. i have the clear 29 and love it.  but it would be way too small for you.  you should DEFINITELY buy a flexdex.  totally worth every penny.

May 10 2008 7:37PM
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sol.
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...flexdex give u the smoothest rides too because of the flex.  you can carve extremely fast on them too.  just visit www.flexdex.com

May 10 2008 7:39PM
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wordzofwizdum
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longboarding is for tools, buy a car, or at least a moped or some shit
May 10 2008 7:41PM
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Armanzoid
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Got a car, gas here in NYC costs 3.98, and mopeds are illegal in the 5 boroughs.
May 10 2008 7:47PM
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wordzofwizdum
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then buy a F#$kin gas scooter or something.
May 10 2008 7:49PM
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snwbrdmilf
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Hey, if you wanna longboard, that's your choice. There's always going to be someone to put it down, or say "it's mainstream" - whatever. I have a fucking blast on mine, and I think NYC is a great place for one.
May 10 2008 7:50PM
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wordzofwizdum
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hippies suck
May 10 2008 7:52PM
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snwbrdmilf
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That's your opinion and that's fine dude. Doesn't mean everyone's going to agree with your conclusion.
May 10 2008 7:58PM
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dman1260
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Just because a lot of people do something doesn't mean "it's played."  People need to stop acting like they are so cool that they won't do it because everyone else does it.  It makes me sick.  Maybe the reason everyone does it is because it is actually really fun and a great way to get around.  Can everyone please get over themselves and stop trying to be different and unique just for the sake of being different and unique?
May 10 2008 8:03PM
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Armanzoid
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Don't get to worried about him. He's from New Jersey. What can you really expect.
May 10 2008 8:22PM
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DaewonS
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hey... were not all haters in nj^ i love longboarding
May 10 2008 9:45PM
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CooksCorner
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At least a 42" deck dude...at least.
May 10 2008 10:59PM
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Mooose...
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damn son,
you're wayy tall.
May 10 2008 11:06PM
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hippie_cat
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yeah im 6'4 and ive got a 41" deck, its a pretty good length for me. from my experiences, a 40-42" deck with a kicktail, some soft (under 85a) 70mm wheels and generic abec 5 bearings and generic 150mm trucks would be pretty good.
May 11 2008 9:10AM
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hurrisun
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someone is hittin the haterade a little hard longboarding is sick im sure only a few kids do it to try to look like a pot head you can tell who they are cuz they also ride up the hills
May 11 2008 10:11AM
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