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.SteezusChrist.
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I have used my friends boards a bunch, and am finally getting my own.

I was wondering what flex/size/shape I will want.

I plan on doing mostly small hills, nothing too too fast, but I want it to be able to carve a decent amount and be a lot of fun. It will also be for just going around town and stuff.

Hope you can help.

Thanks.
Nov 1 2009 11:30AM
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Shadows
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a loaded sounds like a good board for that stuff.
Nov 1 2009 11:31AM
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skithesprings
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look into a bustin strike
one of the sickest boards around.

i personally have a bustin strike and its great for commuting and getting around because its a bit smaller but still really stable on hills.
Nov 1 2009 11:39AM
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pussymoneyweed
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loaded pintail w/ paris 150 and orangatang 4prez83a... i have that setup. its awesome for everything
Nov 1 2009 11:48AM
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TonyTheTiger
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.Get a kracked skull M1. Best you can get for the price
Nov 1 2009 11:58AM
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skithesprings
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i would really suggest 180's on a longboard especially if he's going to be doing any hills. i prefer randall II's
Nov 1 2009 12:00PM
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Chompo.
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i use a loaded dervish for that kinda stuff
Nov 1 2009 12:22PM
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Big_Spence
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I have this with Randels and LOVE it. Currently it's set up with some sliding wheels, but I've had some Gumballs on it too and it slays.
Nov 1 2009 12:29PM
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DirtYStylE
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You also need to consider your price range
Nov 1 2009 12:31PM
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B.Pol
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I have the never summer heist with the 180 paris trucks and the gum-balls and love it. Its super low for easy pushing, amazingly flexy, and you can bomb hills all day and get no speed wobbles. I would definitly suggest this setup. Also its a lot like a dervish, just a whole lot cheaper.
Nov 1 2009 3:24PM
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family_vacation
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yup, I love mine.
Nov 1 2009 3:33PM
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J-Wallz
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yes i love mine
Nov 1 2009 3:53PM
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birdshake
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for sure get a kracked skulls with randal II's 180's perfect board for what you want to do.
Nov 1 2009 4:14PM
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[Dawn
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get an apex 37 w/ medium tension springs and midweight flex
Nov 1 2009 4:33PM
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KrazyistKarl
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dont get a pin, get a rayne timeline, way better board. 


Nov 1 2009 5:18PM
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.SteezusChrist.
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I rode a flexy board today... It's def what I want. Any recommendations? Somewhat cheap?
Nov 1 2009 7:52PM
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B.Pol
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never summer heist its so sick
Nov 1 2009 7:56PM
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KrazyistKarl
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I want one. i got the never summer norad. To OP look into that too, its got a kick tail and pretty flexy and really fun to ride and actually based on the things you said i think it would be a pretty good board for you
Nov 1 2009 8:01PM
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CTD
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get Indys. way doper than randals or paris's.
Nov 1 2009 11:09PM
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snowfreak14
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yo man if your looking for something that carves like none other with good sizes and shapes look at originalskateboards.com  they have lots of sick shit from some big boards to some sick ass cross over boards. i personally have a custom 35. ihave had it for four years and its still holding up. its really good on serious hills but not super to point it but some of their other boards are.  just check it out they have lots of stuff.  hope that helps man
Nov 1 2009 11:20PM
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Bean_Slc
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My friends Kracked skulls 146cm scimitar is super flexy, the smaller you get though they become more stiff. Great board, and you can get a complete for under $160. enter "wolfpack" at the checkout and youll get a discount. All of my friends have kracked skulls, and I love them.
Nov 1 2009 11:32PM
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Thenowhereman42
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Get a KS board because you don't know what you want to do yet. A KS board is cheap and will do everything pretty well, then when you decide you want to get really into downhill or sliding/carving or whatever you can buy a specific set up for that discipline. 
Nov 2 2009 1:26AM
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I_Am_Mod
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i'll probably get a lot of hate, but i'm completely happy with my sector 9 bamboo pintail, it flexes nice, good trucks (alpine), great bearings, after a year in the outdoors they dont sound smooth anymore but they still roll beter than any other bearing i've ever been on....
and for you; its a great cruiser, if you tighten the truck also a great bomber; its very wide so you can real crank your turns and i like the graphics....
Nov 2 2009 4:24AM
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6God
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Yeah definitely go original, the apex 37 is a super sick board
Nov 2 2009 4:33PM
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