ello

[some_punk]

yeah im extremely new to skateing just woundering how to start off on the right foot and if black label is a good board and just a few suggestions on a set up would be very helpful

owell nice to meet some new people

[sk83rb0y]

hey welcome to rr. reds bones bearing are good but im not sure about black label.

[just skate dude]

black label are ok but DONT GET AN ELEMENT!!!!

[Sk8 Shorty's]

no Element!
BlackLabel is good

[some_punk]

yeah element i hear from friends suck... but yeah a friend suggested a black label and i think thats what im going to go with

heres a setup i might use
deck:Black Label Leeper Psychedelic Deck -8.0
trucks:Independent Truck 139mm (stage 9) Full Color Black (Set of 2)
bearings:Bones Reds Bearings Single Set
hardware:Black Label Flame 1" Randoms
griptape:Mob Perforated Grip 3 ft. Sheet
wheels:Spitfire Web Of Fire 52mm (Set of 4)
does that look like a ok set up?

[Sidewalksurfer]

Yes that would look like a setup that a professional would use, i suppose if you got some spare money then yeah it's great but to save a bit of money maybe replace the trucks with Fractures or Ventures, and some blank wheels...

[some_punk]

thats cool acutally i was thinking about some a Bones Swiss 608 6-ball Bearing Set i do have a good bit of cash i can use so i think ether im going to stick the bones reds or go with bones swiss 6 ball not sure yet though

[sk83rb0y]

that sounds like a really cool setup. i don't know whether or not i would use it but if that's what you like i say go for it.

[Sidewalksurfer]

Yeah get the Bones Swiss, they are said to be the best bearings ever made. :o

[AdioBird52]

RocknRons are better than bones.

[sk83rb0y]

Bones Swiss are really good but don't spend all of your money on them. Make sure you have some money left over.

[JoeyKovacs]

Instead of MOB grip, just get jessup. Alot better, and won't rip your shoes fast.

Black Labels are decent boards, but break fairly easily. It's ok though, because your a beginner and won't be doing drops.

Your setup is perfect for you. Welcome to RR, and welcome to skating.

[sk83rb0y]

Black Magic griptape is really good.

[smurf88]

Deck - I don't like Black Label. I recommend a Popwar or Alien Workshop.
Trucks - Good.
Bearings- Get RocknRon's Rockets instead. They're the fastest bearings for the money, and actually cost less than Bones Swiss.
Hardware - I recommend Shortys instead, but it doesn't really matter.
Grip - Change it to Jessup.
Wheels - Good.

[sk83rb0y]

Just get whatever you want.

[AdioBird52]

^^^well, anything you can afford.

[sk83rb0y]

Yeah I think that would help. LOL :D

[goofy m3ng]

Hey! If you are a right footer (go kick a ball and see whats most comfortable for you LOL) Try riding regular normal which is:
_____
(___L_)
R

Or if u are left foot try ride:
._L___
(___R_) Which is goofy regular

It doesnt really matter if u ride goofy or regular and whatever ur stronger leg is.

Next ur setup. Try ride a:

DECK: flip, girl, enjoi, Baker ==You wont do many drops or sets so they would last for a good while.
TRUCKS: Independants, Ventures, Destructo's ==Again^, the indys are the best though :p
BEARINGS: Bones, HDK abec 7's ==U can get others but dont get abec 5's or 7's, too slow, maybe if they are good.
WHEELS: Blanks, Spitfires ==Get blanks preferably but if u got more money get the spittys
GRIPTAPE: Jessup ==Doesnt rip ur shoes as much and could (COULD!) be cheaper than others.
RISERS: Pigs 1/8, Any others ==You dont need em but it will keep ur board lasting longer. Any risers will be good though but not too thick or too thin lol
HARDWARE: Doesnt matter, just make sure the screws are long enough since some could be short and you could lose the nuts easier.

Some tips, If you want you can get a tool but u dont really need one yet. Make sure ur nuts which are on the trucks nice and tight. Next the nuts on the wheels, dont put these tights as they will wreck ur bearings. Put em right next to the bearings then wiggle the wheel. It should be able to wriggle from side to side freely. Next the kingpin nut thingamijiggy, try tightening them then loosen 1 trucks 90 degrees then the other truck 90 degrees then do the a few times and try it out until u see if its comfortable.

[some_punk]

thanks for all the help guys im going to change my tape to jessup i know that much might tweak some other things befor i get it also. Also from a friend thats been skateboarding for like 5 years he says black labels are theones that last him longer then the rest. Needa take your guys oppions under consideration to though.

[snow_skate]

Black Magic griptape is really good.


yup cuz i tried it and loved it.

maybe go with a blank deck at first but keep the rest to save

[sk8erdude333]

get a zero deck, they have better pop than any other board ive ridden. though i havent been skatin long so ive only rode element and baker.(yes..i know....element sucks but thats what i started with). oh hey guys.. i have friends that skate yet they say every board is exactly the same just with a different picture on it, then when i grabbed my friends zero and ollied twice as high as i did before they say that im ollie lower on the baker on purpose. they say that the boards bieng different is all in my head. what do ya think of that

[some_punk]

there is a diffrence i think ive rode a few now (well busted my ass on a few) its not in your head well some of it may but there is a diffrence to me atleast some have a extra layer ext or junk like that trucks ect small things can make all the diffrence

[sk8erdude333]

yeah, there is not a single board ive ridden that has felt the same, they all have different shapes, sizes, concave, ect.

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