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Jus_Liv
Posts: 460 - Karma: 244
Trying to get a a switchblade from landyachtz I'm like 5'9 should I get the 36 because its smaller and easier to monover or should I get the 38.. If anyone also has a long board let me know your stories
Aug 17 2013 3:35PM
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BigSteve69
Posts: 278 - Karma: 1,105
get a sector 9, theyre way more chyll
Aug 17 2013 3:43PM
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Z.J.H.
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Yikes
Aug 17 2013 3:50PM
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Jus_Liv
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Spellings not an issue
Aug 17 2013 4:25PM
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avocado.
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I would go with the longer version, since it will provide the much needed confidence and stability at speeds. I'm just a bit bigger than you and didn't find the switch 42 too big for a first board

Aug 17 2013 4:29PM
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bighooch
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sector 9's are shit mang
Aug 17 2013 4:30PM
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Jus_Liv
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Yeah I might just get the 38 I don't want anything to big so stance is being messed with, but small enough that I can't really bomb down hills
Aug 17 2013 4:58PM
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profa_212
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I would Definately go with the 38....since you don't know what size stance you have, that should be a happy medium for you.
Aug 17 2013 5:08PM
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Jus_Liv
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Thanks alot should I buy sliding gloves I've I'm new to longboarding, will I want to start trying to slide right off the bat? And is it better for stiff or losse trucks
Aug 17 2013 5:12PM
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profa_212
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I would learn just to ride before you start sliding....and Learn to slide before you hit hills. And trucks are preference so you are just gunna have to try and find out!
Aug 17 2013 5:45PM
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Jus_Liv
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Thanks man!
Aug 17 2013 5:49PM
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DaffyDaDak
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Inb4 JakeAssBeatClap
Aug 17 2013 5:56PM
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DaffyDaDak
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Double post but theres lots of tuts on youtube that show you how to make sliding gloves for cheap
Aug 17 2013 5:57PM
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Jus_Liv
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True
Aug 17 2013 6:10PM
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