begginer sk8r looking for skate setup tips

[wakeboardinpwnz]

i have sk8ed b4 i used to be okay i guess but the only trick i could do wuz an impossible(don't ask me how i couldn't even ollie i just somehow did it) and now after like 3 years i decided to start again and i need a good sk8 setup (i really don't care how much it costs) and i wanted ideas

this is wut im thinking of getting

board:Blackhole Boards Exclusive #1 - Element New Balance Fiberlight Deck - 7.5 x 31.125
trucks:Destructo 5.0 Low Black/black (Set of 2)
bearings:Bones Reds Bearings Single Set
wheels:Spitfire Charred Remains 52.5mm Black (Set of 4)
total cost:$126.16

[wakeboardinpwnz]

ps i can only like 1/2-1 inch and i've been practicing for like 1hr

[wakeboardinpwnz]

only *ollie* 1/2-1 inch

[wakeboardinpwnz]

actually im kinda leaning toward Habitat and Almost now any recommendations plz

[cordell]

Do not get element. Almost will be okay. But dont get a board that is too fat. My first board was a flip, i wouldn't have an expensive board just yet. Just a simple one.

[wakeboardinpwnz]

ya but i really just want i nicely made light board don't really care about cost

[cordell]

I would've bought a heavier board. They are easier to control.
not too heavy. just whatever board fits you the most.

[Greenday]

Don't worry about weight, you'll get used to it, and you end up being better. You shouldn't need an anorexic deck to be able to ollie high. When I first got my first complete, it weighed like a tonne, and now, a year later, it feels like nothing to me.

Please try not to make two threads about the same topic, I already posted something in your other thread so check there.

[wakeboardinpwnz]

lol sorry bout that but the reason im worried about weight is i've been practicing on some kmart board i found and it just feels retarted to me and other boards that are lighter that i've messed around with feel so much better

btw the reason i posted 2 threads is nobody wuz viewing the begginers forum so i just posted on the other one cuz it had to do with boards

p.s. why shouldn't i get the element i kno that theyre make crappy boards but every review of that board wuz good i found the board at blackholeskateboards.com (i think)

lol greenday did u quote someone on ur signature cuz ive seen a post that said the same thing

oops i mean www.blackholeboards.com

are there any other good brands (i really kinda want a light board i h8 heavy boards for some reason)

lol anyone else want to give me some tips I need to know some other good boards


P.S. can the fact im sk8ing on a K-Mart piece of krap be contributing to my ollies coming up short

[cordell]

I think heavy boars get more pop. There is thin really light board from almost, called almost Mullen experimental, with uber light. But its really expensive.

[wakeboardinpwnz]

i would get that but the most i feel like spending is 150 on the setup and those decks start at 99 trucks would be like 40 and wheels 25 um and the rest would add like 25 with grip tape bearings and stuff so that would be
190 and im just don't feel like spending that much cuz i need to buy a new laptop and some 360 games

[mcwattersm]

You'd get more fun out of skateboarding then some lousy games.

[wakeboardinpwnz]

lol ya but i can still have just as much fun on a 150 dollar skateboard than a 190 dollar skateboard rit? as i remember from when i skateboarded as long as u were having fun who gave a shit about ur board

[wakeboardinpwnz]

btw when i skated i never really bought a good board i just always "bored without asking" my friends board (i think it was a birdhouse)

[wakeboardinpwnz]

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Deck
TOY MACHINE MONSTER FIBERLAM DECK
201240
7.75
MULT
Yes
$119.99

Trucks
INDEPENDENT STAGE 9
3IB33098
7.75
BLAC
Yes
$5.00

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BONES BLACK 100'S WHEELS
3BB68106
52
MULT
Yes
$0.00

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RED BONES BEARINGS
3BB0706
OS
MULT
Yes
$2.00

Griptape
JESSUP GRIP TAPE
3DB0701
OS
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Risers
LUCKY RISERS
3LB0704
1/8
BLAC
Yes
$0.00

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200471
7.6
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THUNDER PRO STRIKE LOW TRUCKS
3TB46079
7.65
BKSL
Yes
$5.00

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BONES BLACK 100'S WHEELS
3BB68106
52
MULT
Yes
$0.00

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RED BONES BEARINGS
3BB0706
OS
MULT
Yes
$2.00

Griptape
JESSUP GRIP TAPE
3DB0701
OS
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Risers
LUCKY RISERS
3LB0704
1/8
BLAC
Yes
$0.00

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[wakeboardinpwnz]

can't decide between the 2 setups


Deck
TOY MACHINE MONSTER FIBERLAM DECK
201240
7.75
MULT
Yes
$119.99

Trucks
INDEPENDENT STAGE 9
3IB33098
7.75
BLAC
Yes
$5.00

Wheels
BONES BLACK 100'S WHEELS
3BB68106
52
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Bearings
RED BONES BEARINGS
3BB0706
OS
MULT
Yes
$2.00

Griptape
JESSUP GRIP TAPE
3DB0701
OS
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Risers
LUCKY RISERS
3LB0704
1/8
BLAC
Yes
$0.00

Hardware
FLIP HKD HARDWARE
3FB5402
1
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Assembly Charge
$0.00

You Saved $29.94 --> Complete Total
$126.99




Deck
ALMOST MULLEN UBER LIGHT DECK
200471
7.6
MULT
Yes
$149.99

Trucks
THUNDER PRO STRIKE LOW TRUCKS
3TB46079
7.65
BKSL
Yes
$5.00

Wheels
BONES BLACK 100'S WHEELS
3BB68106
52
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Bearings
RED BONES BEARINGS
3BB0706
OS
MULT
Yes
$2.00

Griptape
JESSUP GRIP TAPE
3DB0701
OS
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Risers
LUCKY RISERS
3LB0704
1/8
BLAC
Yes
$0.00

Hardware
FLIP HKD HARDWARE
3FB5402
1
MULT
Yes
$0.00

Assembly Charge
$0.00

You Saved $49.94 --> Complete Total
$156.99

[Brew_Jay]

:-32: Word of advice, spell out your words. Do not use numbers..

[Greenday]

I'd get the first complete, but if you're that worried about weight, you can switch the Indy's for the Thunders.

lol greenday did u quote someone on ur signature cuz ive seen a post that said the same thing

Haha ya, originally posted by mcwatt, but I was limited to only 170 letters so I couldn't put that.:-3:*(actually I just wanted to take credit for the awsome post, but lets just keep that between us two ok?:-3: )*

[Emerican Skater]

I would go with the first setup

[Slyde]

Can you PLEASE stop double,triple and even Quad posting?

Don't worry about your first board, anything should do really. I started out with a Walmart and moved on up to a Flip. Your Beginner board is exactly that, a beginner board. Not much stuff you'll be able to do anyways, it's just to learn the basics.

I recommend a Habitat though.

[Greenday]

Can you PLEASE stop double,triple and even Quad posting?

Don't worry about your first board, anything should do really. I started out with a Walmart and moved on up to a Flip. Your Beginner board is exactly that, a beginner board. Not much stuff you'll be able to do anyways, it's just to learn the basics.

I recommend a Habitat though.
But his first deck in gonna last a while, so you might as well get a good high quality deck then, than having to spend more money later on another deck. I've had the same deck (toy machine, soon to be retired) for a year now, if I got an element instead of a Toy Machine, I would've been stuck with it for a year now, which would've sucked.

[wakeboardinpwnz]

ty i probably get the toy machine or a habitat

[wakeboardinpwnz]

I'd get the first complete, but if you're that worried about weight, you can switch the Indy's for the Thunders.[/COLOR]*


i would but the thunders only come in 7.65

[Greenday]

i would but the thunders only come in 7.65
You can still get them, there isn't that much difference between 7.65 and 7.75, and most trucks made for 7.75 decks are actually 7.65 trucks.

[Brew_Jay]

i would but the thunders only come in 7.65

They aslo come in the 147 size wich is 8"

[Ramp]