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Street/Cruiser Skateboard Setup

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NH_LiNe
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I used to street skate a little and for a period of time got more into longboarding. Life came and I got out of it in general, but I'm looking to get back into it again.

At this point I'm looking to just blend a bit of both. I'm looking to mostly cruise around town without it being the bumpiest ride in the world. However, I still want the freedom to ollie easily over curbs and what not/hit up the skatepark on occasion and maybe grind a few rails.

I had thought about the Arbiter DK (http://originalskateboards.com/longboards/arbiter-36-dk-longboard-skateboard) but I am thinking about maybe just building my own setup?

Do you all have any suggestions? Maybe like a 8.5" board, but would you recommend Indy 169s or Indy 149s? I was thinking something like 60mm wheels?

I'd appreciate it if you would post what you think would be the best setup for what I am looking to do.

Thanks!
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1kewldewd
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I have been riding welcome skateboards for a while now and they are very sick and durable, would definitely recommend. I have had both a 9.125 and a 8.4 and I think either would be good for what you are describing. I would probably more recomend >9 because it is a very nice and comfy to use for cruising I bet especially if you come from a longboard background. For wheels I think around 60 would be good but you should get a around 90 durometer . I have found ti to be the perfect mix of being a smoother ride with less vibrations and not being too bouncy so they are still good for tricks.
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cool_name
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on nhs funfactory there are some great deals on rayne decks, which are really high quality. I highly recommend the renegade
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gapersarefriends
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i would go with a welcome deck, some 60s, 8.5-9 depending on your feet, and 149s. welcomes are too fun and are super sick looking. that arbiter deck is 120 for just the deck, and that seems a bit steep to me
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Lonely
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Check out bustinboards. They hook me up and have a sweet customizer
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NH_LiNe
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Thanks for the help everyone! I think I am leaning more towards the 9" now for sure. I agree that the Arbiter seems way overpriced. The Bustin YoFace 35" board looks pretty sick. But those Welcome boards have some great price points for sure. I know I wont need risers if I go with the YoFace because it has some wheel cut outs on the board. However, price wise the Welcome boards are tempting me.

If I go with one of the 9" Welcome boards with 169 Indys do you think I will need any risers if I am using a 60mm wheel?

Thanks again.
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