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Recommend me a skate deck!

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db21
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Summer is quickly approaching and my deck is beat to shit. Any recommendations? I'm not very good I can just do basic flip tricks and stuff. Mostly looking for something semi durable. Thanks!
Mar 30 2013 2:24PM
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northeast
Posts: 2119 - Karma: 254
www.beeasyboards.com
www.blvdskateboards.com

if you really want something durable, Almost Double Impact is your best bet. I had mine run over by a Jeep Cherokee and it was totally fine.
Mar 30 2013 2:25PM
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.Jacob
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I love my Real Lock Up deck

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I've heard Habitat makes some great boards too.
Mar 30 2013 2:28PM
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ZeMagnificentKev
Posts: 618 - Karma: 1,325
Skatemafia,because Smolik needs money for weed and beer. Anyway,I seriously loved my skatemafia deck,but its all down to your personal preferences. Different boards will have different shape and concave,just gotta find what fits. Enjoy flicking kickflips like nothing?lots of concave. The only company that ill never buy decks from is Girl/Chocolate, I hate em for some reason. Also if you wanna go cheap,blank decks are decent, and you're local skateshop probably makes it own decks. I can't say their the same quality as a pro deck,I hear ppls say that but fuck no they aint.
Mar 30 2013 4:05PM
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ZeMagnificentKev
Posts: 618 - Karma: 1,325
Also, support you're local skateshop, fuck west49/Zumies.
Mar 30 2013 4:08PM
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MikeRonzitti
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Welcome makes some of the gnarliest decks, but they have irregular shapes. For me the weird shapes are a plus but i know some people like their traditional shape

http://welcomeskateboards.com/product#num=content-81&id=album-5

If not welcome, krooked decks are sick too



Mar 30 2013 4:12PM
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grapejuice3000+
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[IMG]artofskateboarding.com/Pg/Deck_Pics/RipCity_BlackFlag1985.jpg[/IMG]

if you can ever find one of these get it
Mar 30 2013 4:24PM
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Peachbutt
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My favorite board was a chocolate, felt amazing under my feet, but it snapped after 2 weeks kickflipping a drop the size of a 3/4 stair, wouldn't recommend to op since you're looking for durability. least favorite was a skatemafia. It felt so stiff, but a deck can't really be stiff I don't think? Kind of hard to describe. I had a baker board that was really fun, too. Also shop boards are always cool. I'm gonna say stay away from 'next-generation' boards too. I've tried a flip p2 and a cliche keystone and they make feel like you're trying to skate with a dick in your bum.
Mar 30 2013 4:24PM
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Fun_dip
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Whatever your shop carries. I'd also recommend trying to stand on the deck before you buy it, most shops are cool with you stepping on the plastic wrapper. This is just so you get the feel/size/curve you like. Way too many people buying decks in the wrong shape size because it's a certain brand/graphic
Mar 30 2013 4:27PM
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grapejuice3000+
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fuck, my embed didnt work. but i changed my mind, get a heroin, theyre by far the coolest boas out s


[IMG]heroinskateboarding.com/uploaded_images/GITD_Team-705725.jpg[/IMG]
Mar 30 2013 4:32PM
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Fun_dip
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Double Post..
Local shops decks usually with their logo are often made by mini logo(their decks are also cheap) and are pretty durable and usually run like $25-35 for where I live. I'v had positive experiences with Element, Chocolate, and Lib tech(got a mad deal, but not worth the $85 sticker). Only I've ever realy disliked was a standard plan B, just felt dead
Mar 30 2013 4:32PM
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db21
Posts: 597 - Karma: 61
thanks for the advice everyone! i'm liking the looks of those real decks but i'll check out my local shop and see what they have
Mar 31 2013 2:48AM
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HermioneGranger
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You should purchase a local shop deck.
Mar 31 2013 11:50AM
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Billiards.
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5boro those are sick
Mar 31 2013 11:52AM
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ZeMagnificentKev
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See, this guys like my opposite, you just gotta find what works for you OP.
Mar 31 2013 12:06PM
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