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C_Thomps-12

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so my friend just got some shitty sector nine board and it was the first time i ever ridden a longboard and i really loved it, but i know nothing about them. i will be using it just for riding around but not huge hills. i dont know what to say about price range due to my lack of knowledge.

im 5'9

125lbs

thanks
 
Bro do not get a loaded dervish, yeah there pretty sick but everyone has one. It all depends on what kind of longboarding your gonna be doing, like if you just wanna cruise and commute, if you wanna ride a lot of hills, slide a lot, etc.
 
I have a sector 9 mosake for just cruising around and i love it. I also know nothing about longboards and I chose that one because it was only 80 for a complete on whiskeymilitia
 
then get either a shortboard like the Longboard Larry Humu, pretty chills and small enough to carry around, or one with a nice flexible, low deck like the Bustin Maestro
 
For a good cruising and commuting board i would go for the original apex 37 it is a smaller light board so it is easier to carry. Plus it is a really solid board that has a nice amount of flex for cruising. Only downfall would be the price. I would get it with paris 180 trucks. And i like orangatang stimulus wheels.
 
Man get something outside all the mainstream brands like original, loaded, sector 9. you will be much happier with companies like Comet, Earthwing, Kebbek, Longboard Larry
 
Here check out these guys

http://www.bclongboards.com/

That is where I bought mine from and it is awesome for a sweet price. I have the EEl and it kicks ass for everything from carving hard and sliding on hills to just cruising around town. Super fun Versatile board and the dudes at BC are super legit.
 
There just overpriced for the quality, there not bad for a starter longboard but you can do much much better. My friend had one and he had some pretty significant delam within a month. There not a terrible board but there are definitely better options
 
until you want to do any trick that involves leaving the ground. And then you will snap it. Really good starter board though.
 
Just dont get a arbor, loaded or an original board and you will be sweet. Sector 9s brining out some decent DH boards now so if your going down that route consider it.
 
my personal view on the topic ....

go to a shop with decent range of boards, try some out, find a flex that you think feels cool, not too stiff, but not too soft either, find a length you like, longer = smoother cruising/carving but harder to slide and bulkier to cruise with from place to place where you'd have to carry/store it occasionally .....

also, don't be tricked by people breaking down entire brands because they stood on one bad board of said brand ...

last month i've had the opportunity of hanging out with a pretty large group of longboarders and try out a wide array of boards, ranging from super short carvers to long smooth pintails, dancers and even a super stiff handbuilt carbon dh board :)

I personally really enjoyed the loaded tan tien and dervish, together with my own sector 9 uluwatu bamboo

if you have a chance, and know a group of longboarders or something, try to meet with them and ride some of their boards to get a feel of what you prefer ...

also another sidenote, keep in mind a longboard is quite an expensive investment and winter is in front of our door, so maybe you want to postpone it a little and spend the money on skiing, then in spring, look for a board ?

good luck with the stoke, it's a really fun pass-time and way of transportation in general !
 
^^and mind the price !! mucho importante !

boards like loaded are usually sick, but also really expensive and price/quality wise there are definitely better boards out there ....
 
christ almighty, just get a shitty sector 9. get the cheapest one you can find. you won't know the difference between that and a nice board. if you find yourself using it a lot after a year or two, do some research and pick out a board more in tune with your riding style.
 
i bounce and stomp on my Scimitar all the time and ive ha no problems. its super flexy so ill bottom out sometimes but thats aboutit.
 
rayne hustler sounds good for you. i like the feel of the older model (the white one) compared to the newer one
 
This is great advice.

I basically did this buying my first longboard, and I absolutely love it. I've thought about replacing it but I can't see any reason to.

Another thing to keep in mind is that there's something to be said for throwing down $300 on a longboard thats going to last you at least 3 years, and that you'll be riding all the time. It might be pricey, but its really nice to have a quality product under your feet.

I ride a neversummer norad, really fun board with a huuuuge flex.
 
Yeah but if you start doing things like early grabs, cavemans and bonelesses it is only a matter of time before you land with one foot too close to the trucks and snap it clean. Bouncing on it doest really tell you much.
 
i say this.

it really all comes down to your price range. you could have the nicest board and componants, but send almost 300 dollars or spend 150-200 on a decent board that'd suit you well. If you are beginning, dont get the most expensive one (obviously). Just get a decent board to start off with and work your way up. Nothing would piss me off more if i saw someone with the best of the best and had no skill.
 
this. it's so obnoxious watching kids who can hardly push carrying brand new $300+ loaded setups around campus. literally all (no exaggeration) of the good longboarders i know started out on $100-$150 sector 9 completes. if you get serious about it, you'll want to have more than one board anyway.
 
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