Should i change this setup?

[Volcom Owns.]

Awhile ago, i got a Maple deck from Toys R Us. Ya know, the $10 ones. This is the setup for it and i was wondering if i should change it. I cant even ollie yet, so should i change it after i get better?

DECK:
8"x 31"double kicktail 9 ply Maple
TRUCKS:
9" Aluminum alloy
WHEELS:
50mm PVC wheels
BEARINGS:
608zb speed bearings
Pack Size:
4

[AdioBird52]

It depends. If your REALLY into it, then yes. If not, no, just keep it.

[hopelessfilmer]

no just no. get a real setup

[smurf88]

Yeah, it really wasn't worth putting that into your signature.

[Volcom Owns.]

Thanks. I just went to SkateAmerica.com and did Board Builder. Would this be a good setup?

Setup (http://skateamerica.com/skate/BuildaComplete/_bcIndex1.cfm?DID=7&Order_ID=4258991&BC_ID=3510264&BB=1)

[McJesus]

get www.blackholeboards.com ,much ****in cheaper w/ a bigger selection, with a board builder

[smurf88]

Yeah, don't buy from Skate America, and here is all you need:
Deck: Popwar, Alien Workshop, or Real
Wheels: Spitfire, Ricta, or www.blankdecks.com
Trucks: Thunder, Krux, or Independent
Bearings: Toy Machine T-sects or Bones Reds
Hardware: Shortys
Don't need risers.
Grip tape: Jessup
You don't need anything else, and don't buy from other brands unless they're highly recommended by a lot of people from this website. Skate tools are only needed if you don't have wrenches or screwdrivers in your garage.

[Volcom Owns.]

Thanks for the setup smurf. One last question. Would that setup be good for beginners like me? Because i cant even ollie yet in stationary position.

[smurf88]

Learn to ollie before you get another deck, and don't practice it stationary.

[spenser]

never buy from skate america. they are horrible.


i would go to blankdecks.com and get a cheap complete. quality stuff for a really good price. its great if youre a beginner, because you get something decent, but you dont have to spend too much money on a pro board/graphics/etc.

[goofy m3ng]

skaste america's prices are real expensive

[andrewri]

why the hell would you ask if a $10 board is a good set up..........even if your new you should obviously know.....

[WakeBake&Skate]

Yeah blankdecks.com is a great site to go to and get a quality complete for lower price if u dont really have the funds or u dont know if your gonna get serious about skating. I think you can get a complete from there for like 49.99, 79.99, and 99.99 thats where u can change everything tho like the trucks, bearings, etc

[smurf88]

If you have $100 to spend, buying a complete from blankdecks.com isn't a good idea.

[DarkstarSkater]

Sweet man, I wish I had a 9-Ply Double Kicktail!

[Whitney]

lol you put that in your sig? yea id say if your serious about skating, get a good board (anything noy from toys r us or kmart are usually ok) and skate...i recomend www.blankdecks.com for cheapo (but reliable)

[Breene]

Get a habitat or alienworkshop for a deck and krux trucks. As far as wheels my favorite are ricta and for bearrings everyone reccomends toy machine T-sects. And by the way im not just telling you what everyone else says ive ridden all of this and a ton of other brands and i like this the best.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

yeah^^^^^ thats a good idea, my bro had a maple, it sucked nuts compared to other boards.

[Volcom Owns.]

I was just out for like, 3 hours trying to ollie in stationary. I just about have it down, but i need more air. I watched Sportskool on Demand for ollie help. Didnt help much. Plus, a small piece of my board, like, completely chipped off. Anyways, thanks for that website, im gonna go check it out now.

[smurf88]

You don't get air from ollieing. You're basically jumping and sucking your legs up really high.

[Ramp]