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MicroMix
Posts: 297 - Karma: 48
Ok so I've decided to start longboarding and I'm wondering if anyone has some suggestions for a good quality board for a beginner? I'm not entirely sure if posting my weight will help, but I'm 140 lbs for reference.

Feb 25 2010 10:11PM
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Zoro
Posts: 1253 - Karma: 37

im thinking of starting this year too

im 120 lbs. and 5'8. 

Feb 25 2010 10:13PM
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MicroMix
Posts: 297 - Karma: 48
O ya, My height is 5'8 for reference
Feb 25 2010 10:15PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 111
Check out Sector 9 www.sector9.com

and GFH Boards http://www.gfhboards.com (i have a promo code for 100 dollars off the full nelson which is based on the old Jay Adams boards)
Feb 25 2010 10:16PM
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Jorgen.
Posts: 1361 - Karma: 35
http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/

^That site has EVERYTHING you need to know about longboarding.
Feb 25 2010 10:41PM
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matthew.
Posts: 879 - Karma: 12

sector9

their boards are so sick, great quality and really cool people running the company

Feb 25 2010 10:44PM
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MicroMix
Posts: 297 - Karma: 48
Does anyone know anything about the quality of Landyachtz or Rayne?
Feb 25 2010 10:49PM
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connory998
Posts: 1197 - Karma: 34
Are you just looking for a board to cruise around on? Because if you are you will be fine with pretty much any board. If you have a skate shop near you that carries longboards i would recommend you go there and just try a few to see what feels best to you. As mentioned before most Sector nines make great beginner boards i have a sector 9 pintail (traditional raindrop shape) that is perfect for just cruising on and bombing some smallish hills.
Feb 25 2010 10:53PM
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BerGNARdo
Posts: 406 - Karma: 44
I love my loaded board but they are kinda pricey. definitely worth looking at if you have the money.

www.loadedboards.com


Feb 25 2010 10:54PM
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gnarles.
Posts: 2587 - Karma: 130
landyachts are so dope best boards in the world
Feb 25 2010 10:59PM
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family_vacation
Posts: 6200 - Karma: 7,840
Buy mine! I have one for sale.
Feb 25 2010 11:02PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 111
This reminds me...

I do have my Sector 9 Rasta n8v for sale

i used it for everything from bombing hills to riding pool its a great first board.

pm me if interested.
Feb 25 2010 11:06PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 373
+1

i have a soft 42" dervish and i really like it.

not the cheapest, but fun.
Feb 25 2010 11:07PM
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The-Pencil-Man
Posts: 388 - Karma: 10
Definitely an arbor, loaded, or Bustin
Feb 26 2010 7:51AM
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shintastic48
Posts: 2909 - Karma: 46
You should definitely check out my friends company. message "B.Pol" on NS and tell him that you were told by shintastic48 to ask him about GET Longboards. I am purchasing one this summer and they look super dope. And you would be helping a fellow NSer. There are pics of the longboards in B.Pol's profile also.
Feb 26 2010 1:05PM
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quiif
Posts: 22 - Karma: 10

landyachtz makes awesome boards i love them.

in terms of what would be a good longboard, it depends on what you want to do. For instance if you just want to cruise/ carve and chill you'll get a completel different board from what you would get if you were going to be racing. go to the landyachtz website, it's set up really well.

http://www.landyachtz.com/

Feb 28 2010 1:05AM
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JStrathern
Posts: 8747 - Karma: 1,536
get an Original, theyre SO sick for carving. Sector 9's are pretty sick too.
Feb 28 2010 1:21AM
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Big_Spence
Posts: 16177 - Karma: 4,352
kracked skulls M1.
best bang for your buck. period.
Feb 28 2010 1:21AM
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family_vacation
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i love mine.
Feb 28 2010 2:10AM
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Big_Spence
Posts: 16177 - Karma: 4,352
same here.
i also love that i got an amazing build package for such a cheap price.
Feb 28 2010 11:14AM
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LMPJibbin
Posts: 1607 - Karma: 17
if your willing to pay for a quality board loaded makes some really nice ones. i have a dervish and it rides super smooth and pumps really well

Feb 28 2010 11:23AM
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BossHogg
Posts: 189 - Karma: 19

loaded boards are the absolute best.

i bought a sector 9 carbon trylam. its pretty much a downhill board. i put bones swiss bearings on it and the whole package cost me no more than 150. loaded boards your talking $$$$$$$$$$$.

sector nine are great for beginners + they are high quality

Feb 28 2010 12:14PM
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quiif
Posts: 22 - Karma: 10

take a look at some sector 9 boards, or this

http://www.landyachtz.com/D25.cfm?PID=284

Feb 28 2010 1:27PM
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CBanks44
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never summer has some great beginner boards like the riot
Feb 28 2010 1:44PM
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Horizons
Posts: 144 - Karma: 53
Figure out what discipline you might like to get into before purchasing a board, you don't want to buy a dervish if you want to get into DH and you don't want to buy a landy evo if you want to dance. My personal favorite company is Rayne, they have a range of flexy and non-flexy boards so you can get something for any discipline. But if you don't know what you like, just head to west49 or Zumies and pick up a sector9, something beginner style.
Mar 2 2010 8:46PM
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E21i
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if moneys no object loaded is for sure the way to go, but a great deck for less money a good stiffer deck would be most landyachtz, but an arbor is just as good with more give in the turns and easier to learn tricks on
Mar 10 2010 10:30PM
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.ste
Posts: 1068 - Karma: 244
buy loaded even if u are a beginner. the flex is of extremely high quality and is so fun!
Mar 10 2010 10:33PM
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teleak
Posts: 2251 - Karma: 105
very very good
Mar 10 2010 10:41PM
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Red_Shirt
Posts: 292 - Karma: 8
The Dervish is sex on wheels. It will make learning easier, and will be your one board quiver all the way up to expert.
Mar 10 2010 10:51PM
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shibby
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I would honestly just go to your local skate shop and hop on a few boards, maybe take them out for a spin if they let you. Choose the one you like best.

Most companies have a wide range of boards for every style or riding. As for quality, well you aren't really ripping like you would on a set of twins or a normal skateboard, I've never heard of a longboard snapping. I have a LandYachtz and it's dope.
Mar 11 2010 12:37AM
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HalfandHalf
Posts: 1216 - Karma: 207
my brother has sector9 and i have an arbour, but i like the way my arbour rides much better, it has a much more stable feel to it
Mar 11 2010 3:12AM
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hellomynameisjef
Posts: 5794 - Karma: 167
Kracked Skulls Scimitar of M1. I have he scimitar, it is seriously amazing.
Mar 11 2010 7:18AM
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dzSteeze
Posts: 93 - Karma: 9

never summer or loaded

i have a never summer swift and i love it its just perfect for bombing big hills but just flexible enough to cruise the urban area and have fun and loadeds are fun to my buddy has a loaded

gravity is also a solid company

it all really depends on what you want to do with it and how u wana ride>?

http://neversummer.com/skate/

http://www.gravityboard.com/pages/gstore/gstore.html

http://www.loadedboards.com/newsite_v1/

let me know if u want any more input

Mar 11 2010 7:38AM
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I_liketobutter
Posts: 2664 - Karma: 997
if your going to do a lot of riding around a college campus or an urban setting, id get something w/ a tail. 90% of the boards out there dont have them, but i cant stand riding one w/o a tail. being able to kick turn is so nice.
Mar 11 2010 12:33PM
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dzSteeze
Posts: 93 - Karma: 9
i totaly agree and the never summer swift is the perfect flex and its got peatex tail and tip so it lasts longer
Mar 11 2010 1:05PM
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E.FARR
Posts: 1297 - Karma: 25
i have a sector 9 haleiwa board with gullwing sidewinder trucks which are standard if you buy a sector 9 board...also i put on some gumballs 76mm 75a(wheels)...then i have some bones swiss labyrinth bearings...they spin soo fast and forevver!! thats just my setup its a cruiser/carver its sick...btw im 5'4 120lbs...

but it all depends on what shape you prefer...and what type of ride you want..like longer board..shorter..and shape of deck such as a dervish which is not standard shape but they rip...or reg generic board like sector9
Mar 11 2010 3:33PM
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a2freeski
Posts: 73 - Karma: 10
if youre just beginning, get a sector 9. those are dope. i got the feature board with the weed crushing spot carved outa the bottom. dont get a landyachts or loaded for your first board. however.....they are soooo ill
Mar 11 2010 9:39PM
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