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sa_spurs_fan21
10-12-2004, 04:10 AM
Hey all I need to get a new board and Im sorta new to skatin and I wanna get a Geoff Rowley Flip deck that is 7.5 in or 7.9 in. What is better for street skating....also what size trucks do i Need for a 7.5 or a 7.9?? One more question (lol) what size wheels?? thanx
It'sFae
10-12-2004, 04:34 AM
For street I'd go with a 7.5 deck. Trucks . . . I don't know, but I'm sure someone will answer that question for you. And as for wheels people have recommended 52mm or 53mm.

BTW: Welcome to RR and to skateboarding.
evilcheese00
10-12-2004, 05:49 PM
7.5 deck. Any mainstream trucks will do dont worry about their size un;ess there specially marked as wider wheelbase trucks. i would also say 52 or 53mm wheels.
BakerStencil
10-12-2004, 06:16 PM
Exactly 7.5 Deck, 7.75 Trucks thats Standard, and 52mm Wheels.
sa_spurs_fan21
10-13-2004, 12:38 AM
thanx you guys for your replies ;) :cool:
sa_spurs_fan21
10-13-2004, 01:59 AM
also one more question:

what bearings and hardwear do you guys prefer?
BakerStencil
10-13-2004, 03:02 AM
Shortys Hard Ware, Lucky or Reds bearings
grimreaper65
10-13-2004, 09:06 PM
hardware doesn't matter in anything exept strength, shorty's might not be the strongest, but they are guaranteed not to break.

bearings: i'm currently sporting bones reds, they're good; strong, fast, quiet, all the things bearings should be.
sa_spurs_fan21
10-13-2004, 11:15 PM
sounds good......how are the quikies black panther bearings?
sk8dirtywheels
10-19-2004, 02:59 PM
i usually skate 7.5 deck wit 52mm wheels
BoardAbuser
10-22-2004, 12:55 AM
HKD Bearings there the best They can handle alot of abuse.wheel size 50mm 7.5 deck.
Flipstreetskate
10-22-2004, 02:35 AM
^dude HKD bearings blow. the bearing shield melted on mine and the bearing fell apart. also do not get bullet hardware. the box may say one inch for example, but all the bolts are a different length.
DarkHawk2-2
10-22-2004, 03:07 AM
man, i hate threads like this. Size doesnt matter bro. Thin or wide, theyre both GOOD for street. Im usin' a 8.2 wide right now and its good. I usually use 7.63 wide and theyre good. Personal preference bro. Try out different crap and form an opinion for yourself.
rustyburrito55
10-23-2004, 04:53 PM
i personally use a 9" wide. flips sooo easy. well i think it does. and get reds they beat luckys any day
pr0o boarder
11-15-2004, 01:59 AM
7.5 deck and 53mm wheels
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