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katalina
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NS- please help me pick out the best long board for my bf's birthday.


i know a little bit about them, but not enough to make the best decision. he had a loaded not long ago and he LOVED it, but i want to make sure i get him the best kind.


he loves riding garages, hills, and around town. he does some weird trick things on them as well.... any ideas on what brand, make etc to get him?

Jun 11 2011 3:05PM
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IdaHomie
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loaded dervish...

hi kate
Jun 11 2011 3:07PM
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katalina
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hey harry haha
Jun 11 2011 3:08PM
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introvert
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What searchbar?
Jun 11 2011 3:11PM
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SPskier543
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Which loaded did he have? You may want to look into the bhangra with the twin tips if he does tricks and what not
Jun 11 2011 3:19PM
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E.C.
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tan tien
Jun 11 2011 3:28PM
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katalina
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was just looking at this board online. does it ride well in garages and hills and whatnot?
Jun 11 2011 3:30PM
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SPskier543
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i have a tan tien, have ridden a bhangra, and much rather have the bhangra. the tan tien is still an awesome board that will do all the things you mentioned, and the bhangra will do the same. I just like the larger size of the bhangra
Jun 11 2011 3:33PM
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SPskier543
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and the bhangra is just a beefed up tan tien on steroids basically. what board did he have before?
Jun 11 2011 3:34PM
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E.C.
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my buddy has one and loves it. ive ridden it a few times and its great. it would be fine on hills. we usually get up to 60 or 70 (km's) on some hills so itll work well
Jun 11 2011 3:34PM
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katalina
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i'm not 100% sure what board he had, it was an older one and i THINK it was similar to the devrish but not completely sure
Jun 11 2011 3:54PM
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sk00t3r
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i love my dervish for all of the above. its kinda between a bhangra and a tan tien in a way.
Jun 11 2011 3:59PM
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Yinzer
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just bought BC eel, can't wait
Jun 11 2011 4:13PM
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Emma_Watson
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loaded tan tien?
Jun 11 2011 4:21PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i can see it's too late, but there are other companies besides loaded.
Jun 11 2011 4:23PM
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katalina
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of course! i just mentioned loaded in the op because he previously had one. i am open to any company...
Jun 11 2011 4:25PM
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T.DUDE
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Take a look at the BC Eel. I'm also looking at buying one of these. Seem like a great all around board and have only heard great things about it!
Jun 11 2011 4:41PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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oh i meant everyone else.

seems like he wants a freeride board that you can also use for downhill/garages. Rayne makes a couple boards that fit that description. so does bustin, as well as many other companies.

Jun 11 2011 4:50PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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dammit ipod, i wasn't done typing. anyway, the bustin maestro would probably be good for that. or the ibach. rayne killswitch, demonseed, isis. those would probably be good too.
Jun 11 2011 4:53PM
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Steve-Brown
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my friends dad makes em.
they're dope as hell totally unique, handmade and you can get any design you want
i could hook ya up with a lower price too cause im buds with em haha


http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=120097044683782
Jun 11 2011 4:56PM
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katalina
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you should send me some pictures of boards he has previously made. is the quality good? what board would you compare them to? i am on a budget... i'm willing to spend like 400- but i dont WANT to spend that much ha
Jun 11 2011 5:01PM
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katalina
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oooooops. i missed the link on that...
Jun 11 2011 5:02PM
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