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Whackson
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What are the best skateboard parts including the deck? Trying to get into it and don’t wanna get shitty parts
May 31 2019 11:23PM
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Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4984 - Karma: 17,925
Independent trucks, bearings from Switzerland...decks are decks basically.
May 31 2019 11:24PM
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Crust_Station
Posts: 522 - Karma: 1,852
Independent Trucks, Bones Reds Bearings, Spitfire Wheels, whatever deck seems cool (probably antihero) and youre good to go
Jun 1 2019 12:07AM
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DirtYStylE
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It’s Garage sale season. Go pick one up for $5
Jun 1 2019 12:20AM
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270on420out
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If you want a good skateboard go to your local shop with about 150$ for a complete. The board will probably last a while before breaking. After you have the complete you can buy decks and new wheels/bearings whenever they go bad for 30-50$ every couple of months or so.


Also this might just be personal preference but I feel that widish decks around 8.25-8.5 are the easier to learn on
Jun 1 2019 2:20AM
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FruitBootPro
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Hi just here to say:
Zealous bearings >>>>>>> Reds
Cheaper and you don't have to buy spacers, therefore doubly cheaper and less moving parts/slop when you powerslide.
They are also insanely good. They spin smoother than my Rollerbones even after tons of outside use and washing both types of bearings.
Just buy em. Downhillers swear by them, so you know they're fast.
Jun 1 2019 1:26PM
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profa_212
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buyfulltiltsHi just here to say:
Zealous bearings >>>>>>> Reds
Cheaper and you don't have to buy spacers, therefore doubly cheaper and less moving parts/slop when you powerslide.
They are also insanely good. They spin smoother than my Rollerbones even after tons of outside use and washing both types of bearings.
Just buy em. Downhillers swear by them, so you know they're fast.


I was always riding zealous over bones. Never really liked bones and I never saw them live up to the hype
Jun 1 2019 1:34PM
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MoneyMakerMike
Posts: 1254 - Karma: 5,765
Trucks that are good:
Independent
Krux
Thunder

Bearings:
Just get like reds or something

Wheels:
Bones
Spitfire

Decks:
Element
Plan B
Girl
Baker
Blind
Welcomes are sick

These are the brand's that pretty much everyone likes, can't go wrong with any if them.
Jun 2 2019 12:45AM
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Chubz.
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FA
Jun 2 2019 1:28AM
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GeorgiaJibber
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Chubz.FA


the noses on those decks are way too steep in my opinion, not the best for a beginner
Jun 2 2019 12:04PM
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Chubz.
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GeorgiaJibberthe noses on those decks are way too steep in my opinion, not the best for a beginner


I’ve just gotten back into it since a 2 year break and love it. Riding a Kevin Bradley board 8.5 x32.1/8 and it feels perfect honestly. Thing is too much fun
Jun 2 2019 1:57PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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Chubz.I’ve just gotten back into it since a 2 year break and love it. Riding a Kevin Bradley board 8.5 x32.1/8 and it feels perfect honestly. Thing is too much fun


I fell you on that. I have a lot of homies who swear by FA. They say that they will never skate anything else. For myself, I am a Polar aficionado.
Jun 2 2019 6:28PM
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FruitBootPro
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Btw in regards to trucks: Don't pass up looking at street trucks by Paris, Caliber, Bear, or Gullwing. Those brands are pretty much unknown to skateboarders because they primarily manufacture reverse kingpin (longboard) trucks but their street trucks are all good too.

Honestly tho just go to a local shop and buy something they have, don't overthink it. Just tryna raise awareness for these brands so you can try em if you want.
Jun 2 2019 8:59PM
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Pigeon.
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i ride:
welcome/creature decks
orbs wheels
bronson bearings
shortys hardware
mob grip

the other responses in this thread are really good, def go for the budget options starting off. once ur comfortable on a board start experimenting with different brands and see what you like best, everyone skates differently and everyone likes how different things feel :)
Jun 3 2019 9:28PM
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alpyguy
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Pigeon.i ride:
welcome/creature decks
orbs wheels
bronson bearings
shortys hardware
mob grip

the other responses in this thread are really good, def go for the budget options starting off. once ur comfortable on a board start experimenting with different brands and see what you like best, everyone skates differently and everyone likes how different things feel :)


How do you like your welcome board? Has it held up well? Thinking about getting one, I love the shaped boards and their designs.
Jun 4 2019 11:58AM
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MoneyMakerMike
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alpyguyHow do you like your welcome board? Has it held up well? Thinking about getting one, I love the shaped boards and their designs.


Welcome boards are bueno. I had a welcome that lasted me 5 months.
Jun 4 2019 12:30PM
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oldmanski
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Free ones!
Jun 4 2019 1:45PM
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oldworld_newlife
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Eric kostons new brand numbers has some cool and good quality decks. One thing I enjoy is decks with more snubbed/square tails & noses. They do pop faster
Jun 4 2019 3:44PM
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Pigeon.
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alpyguyHow do you like your welcome board?


PhreeKandiWelcome boards are bueno.


looove my welcome board. i ride 8.75 shaped decks from them and they hold up super well, ive gotten 5 decks from them now and have no complaints or bad experiences w them
Jun 7 2019 7:00PM
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yungona
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ive been using an old waterlogged almost board with thunder truck and spitfire cheapshots gets the job done
Jun 8 2019 6:06PM
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KloutTrout420
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Don’t cheap out on the bearings. Big difference between cheap bearings and good ones
Jun 9 2019 12:28AM
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Whackson
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Are Element boards any good?
Jun 9 2019 9:38PM
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Pigeon.
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WhacksonAre Element boards any good?


havent skated element since 4th grade, i know they used to be the shit
Jun 9 2019 10:25PM
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