(Part 2) Best products from r/longboarding

I have gear from Triple Eight and Pro-Tec right now. Not really sure what's good as far as gear but it's definitely protected my knees and elbows. I have the Triple Eight Dual certified helmet, Triple Eight Elbow pads,and Pro-Tec Knee Pads. I personally just needed something quick and convenient so I shopped around on Amazon and got whatever looked decent. They've been working for me so far and saved me in my first major fall going downhill.

For helmets, make sure your helmet is certified. I first bought one that was not certified, and it's basically useless plastic and foam that does NOT protect your head apart from scrapes. You need to make sure any helmet you get has EPS Foam and is certified for what you're doing.

As for wrist protection, I would maybe suggest getting some slide gloves instead. I know you're more interested in cruising, so it might just be fine to have wrist guards, but it's possible you'll want to try out a slide or two in the future and that way you don't need to buy your hand protection twice. I have not yet learned to slide but have some gloves, and they definitely saved my hands when I took a bad spill. They have hard pucks on the palms which are used to support your body when you slide, but they work great to protect your hands as well.

Hey all! I've been wanting to get into something new and recently my interest in skateboarding kicked in. I've always wanted to do it, but couldn't, due to where I lived. Anyways this community seems awesome, and a longboard seems to be just what I'm looking for (just something to go to school with, go to the gym/nearby restaurants/cruise around town for fun) but I'd like some help. I've researched a little, and have narrowed down my options into these two (tho certainly I would take recommendations - only thing is I'm on a tight budget) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EZNXHA/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER, and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076VTZK6H/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

The 44 inch one (2nd) seems to be great, according to the videos and reviews I've checked on it, while people claim that the 34 inch (1st) can use a change of wheels. The thing is, I do want something that's more on the portable side, and I've never seen a 44 inch longboard (or any longboard actually) in my life, so I don't know just how tall that is, but I'm assuming it's not very easy to carry around? As compared to the 34 inch one atleast.

Sorry for the all over the place message, I'm too excited and also too sleepy. Would appreciate any insight anyways. Thanks!!

Hey guys, new to the subreddit. I've seen a few other similar posts on here from other people. Most of them are pretty outdated, so I thought I'd put up a post for myself personally.

I've been thinking for awhile about getting into longboarding, so I'm completely new to this and have very little knowledge in it. I do know that finding the right type and make of a board depends on the rider's physical build.

I'm an average height female and weigh around 270-280 lbs. My shoe size is 6.5 in men's. I'm really only gonna be using the board to cruise and maybe learn some tricks on flat ground.

I'd like a board that can support my weight but is also aesthetically pleasing. Don't wanna pay for a board that I'm not crazy about appearance-wise as well, right? A symmetrical board is all I'm really looking for other than the weight support factor.

I would like to not spend too, too much on my first board. A complete board would be ideal as well. Preferably below $100. I was looking at some Ten Toes longboards (https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Toes-Board-Emporium-Skateboard/dp/B01L6V7J1E), since I really like their shape and design but wanted to get a second opinion but I jumped the gun.

Thanks!

I'm new and need help putting to get a board.

Copy paste of my post that got removed:
So a couple days ago I rode longboards with friends around the city and realized that skateboards are actually really fun and are a great form of transportation. I recently have been looking into parts for a board but I'm on a budget ($150ish usd). I've picked out a rough list of parts but i have no idea if they are necessarily "good", right for my intentions, or if I'm buying more/less than need, etc. Again, I honestly have no idea what I'm doing. The kind of board I'm looking for is affordable with decent quality. I intend to use the board to ride around town (my town is really flat) for transportation or just ride for fun. I also prefer to have controlled/somewhat sharp turning ability. (It'd also be nice to have one that looks nice, though not completely necessary). I say again, new to this, don't know anything. noflame

Deck:
http://longboardsusa.com/maple-pintail-longboard-skateboard-39-x-9-deck/
I chose this deck because I plan to add my own design.

Grip Tape:
https://www.amazon.com/Mob-Super-Coarse-Longboard-Grip/dp/B00G9EA4I4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500455178&sr=8-1&keywords=mob+grip+tape+longboard

Trucks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QHC1Z2M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3CDEUCT9UACPY&psc=1

Wheels:
https://www.amazon.com/83mm-Longboard-Cruiser-Wheels-Flywheels/dp/B00I1WFKKE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1500454619&sr=1-3&keywords=longboard%2Bwheels&th=1

Bearings:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GBJC0CY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3CDEUCT9UACPY&psc=1

Hardware:
https://www.amazon.com/Bones-1-Inch-Skateboard-Mounting-Hardware/dp/B000GA6440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500455038&sr=8-1&keywords=skateboard+hardware+1+inch

I'm doing some research to buy my first board. I heard that the first thing to do is choose what I want to do with it. My idea is to use it for commuting, but my commutes are really long, so I started to look into Long Distance Pushing, since that is what most resembled it ( it's about 18 miles each way, so let's say 36 a day ) . I don't really know if I'll be able to skate that much, what I want is to push and feel like I'm actually going forward. I want to push and go fast without pushing 1000 times. I have a skateboard in my house but I can't use it because when I push I feel like the wheels are stuck or something like that. That skate is like 10 years old, so I thought it was because the bearings were dirty or something like that. I changed them. Nothing. Then a couple of weeks later I tried a longboard at Walmart. I could only push once and for less than 30 ft ( you know, space was a bit limited ) but I felt it easier. You know, like I could push once and go for much longer
Even though I'm going to use it for commuting, it's mostly for a trip I'm going to do, so it can't be THAT expensive. Before this, I was going to buy a Penny longboard because it's cheap ( 100 USD ) but I mostly read bad things about it from this sub and then again, the most important part is to push and feel. it. go. ( going fast without pushing 1000 times ) , so I thought maybe that wasn't a good idea
So... this is what I came up with. Tell me what you think and if I'm in the right path. Also, please tell me if I understood something wrong. If it helps, I'm 5 ft 5, 140 lb, and my legs are quite strong. I'm going for around 200 USD for my first time ( already double what I was going to spend on the Penny on the first time) :


 

• Wheels: The smaller the wheels, the more they accelerate, and the bigger, the more speed they can catch. I don't know what I want here. I chose speed because the idea is to push the less possible so acceleration is less important. Correct?
  Then, the harder they are, the more they slide, so I want the hardest wheels possible, right?
  I chose the orange Orangatang Kegels ( 80mm, 80a, 60 USD )
  
  
   
  
  
  
• Bearings: I guess for what I'm looking I need the less friction possible. They have ABEC ratings although the two bearings I've looked up don't... The Loaded Jehu V2 (23 USD) and I've read this Bones Bearings(with spacers and washers, 16 USD) are superior in performance?
  
  
   
  
  
  
• Trucks: The hanger width should match the width of the deck. I don't have a deck yet, so I don't know :/
  The higher baseplate angle, the easier it is to turn. I chose 50-degree trucks, the Caliber II Fifty ( they come in 9 and 10 inches, 40 USD)
  
  
   
  
  
  
• Deck: the closer I am to the ground, the easier it will be to push, so it has to be a drop deck. Now, every photo of LDPushing I saw, it was a double drop deck, but I read those are harder to turn, and if I happen to be on a hill, I don't want to go faster than around 20-22mph, so for that I have to carve, so if I can't turn... So I think a drop deck would be the best. Then, the heavier and longer the board is, the more it will maintain the momentum from a push longer, so I'm going for around 38 inches here maybe? That would be ideal, but I read that decks should be chosen by their width, not length, and since I chose those trucks, the deck should be roughly 9-10 inches wide. I'm lost here. Any recommendations? Remember that it has to be relatively cheap, but then again, at 20mph, I don't want to put my life in danger by a broken deck, so again, I'm lost. I've looked into this one (56 USD)
  
   
  
  What do you think? This is about 210 USD including the helmet I chose, the Triple 8 brainsaver (36 USD)
  Am I missing something?

First off, that hill isn't that fast and there are no corners you need to slow down for. Second, I've done a lot of skating with Cal and Matt and have the utmost confidence in their skills. Third, I put the camera on one of these things to get a better grip and used one of these to automatically take a photo every second; so I was just pointing it and hoping for the best. Finally--this is key--I have pretty good insurance on my camera gear.

i'd avoid in the future the shots like 0:55-1:15, try and get the full body in the shot rather than lower half. generally speaking, the rule of thirds is a pretty good thing to stick to when film making: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds
Buying something like this helps a lot when your skating and filming: http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Professional-Camcorder-Stabilizing-Handle-/dp/B003PBB4ME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367859643&sr=8-1&keywords=steadicam. Also, mess around with colour correction, it goes a long way in improving the quality of your footage once you get the hang of it. I'd also keep practising syncing your footage with your music. generally making sure things happen (cuts/transitions, effects, or someone sliding, for example) on the bass kick and high hats is a good rule to stick to. I'd start messing around with whatever effects and transitions you have in your editing software and see what else you can sync to the audio which looks good. just don't over do it on the effects, most music videos only have 4 or 5, it gets too confusing and inconsistent otherwise. hope this helps!

Hey I am 6'4" and I have huge shoes about size 14, I want a board like this or this . I like the first one more and want to know what different types of boards are used for (ie: cruising, shredding, fast, minimal effort needed). Personally I will go cruising around a lot so a minimal effort board that takes a few pushes to get going fast and for a long time without having to push again, and I want a board easy to balance on while going down medium/small hills with it. I will definitely be hitting some moderate hills though so I'm guessing most of you would recommend upgrading to a more expensive board by then but for now I am not very serious about gearing up. Also what is the difference between a pre built board and one you have to get parts for and assemble? Thank you to anybody who can help me out!

The two are both 7 ply

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B076VTZK6H/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525346516&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ten+toes+emporium

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?k=quest+native+spirit

The first board is notoriously high off the ground. It might flex better but people still complain that it's too high. 4 inches longer, but bamboo, so it could be lighter. 85a wheels, which are too hard.

Honestly, I kind of like the bamboo board. It could be lighter, and flex is fun to ride apparently.

The second looks a tad better to me, design wise. Softer wheels (80a), and no complaints about height (despite having more sales)

I'm just not too happy ordering the second one because the deck is maple, which I've heard offers less flex (so it'll be less absorbent of shocks/impacts) and is heavy. I'm honestly kind of stumped, but I went with the second board. I just wish the board ends up being kind of flexy, despite being 7 ply maple

Thanks for your input, but I'm really not looking to learn all of this stuff. I really just want to get a decent board online or somethin', fully setup, and be done. Sorry if I sound ignorant, but I just wanna get somethin' good and be done.

I'm thinking of picking up one out of these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EZNY4W/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NR4MCUW/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008EZNYOW/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Which would ya say is the best in terms of durability, stability, and handling. I'm really looking for something that can make swift turns, pick up speed, and be stable.

Sorry that I'm incredibly uninformed on how all this works. But I really just wanna pick up a solid, decent board that can do those things.

Also, my neighborhood has some rocky, bad roads, sometimes. Sometimes its solid, sometimes its jagged. Which one of those boards above can keep up with it while still being stable?

If those can't do the job, could you link something that could thats >100$?

Hey guys,
So I recently decided to buy a longboard for under $170 and a lot of the ones around that price range had issues to where people started to replace parts, so after an hour of searching on Amazon I found a board that seemed to satisfy everything I needed for a good price. I need a longboard with good maneuverability, that can handle going down and up hills, and that can go over brick paths easily.

The link to the board is right here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L6V7J28/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=76K16JFJY7VAEZYTTZQV&th=1

Thanks in advance

Hello,

My 8 year old is quite good with roller skates, but wanted to start longboarding. I was just about to place an order on amazon... but before doing that a quick google search (pointed to reddit) revealed that I should stay away from that store.

Is there a beginners longboard that you would recommend under $100?...

Are these considered garbage for amateurs?

https://www.amazon.com/White-Warrior-Bamboo-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B0141NGZ64/

https://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Longboard-Skateboard-Complete-Cruiser/dp/B07NDHPMQF/

Thanks for your help!

Hi guys.

I love skateboarding and have had one since I was 3...I have had a longboard for over 5 years and I believe it's done its time.

I am looking for new longboards...Ideally I want a good bamboo longboard. I am deciding between a sector 9 boards (https://www.sector9.com/bonsai-complete.aspx) and this one cause its fairly cheaper (https://www.amazon.ca/Ten-Toes-Boards-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B01L6V7J28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498448564&sr=8-1&keywords=bamboo%2Blongboard&th=1) Which one is a better bang for the buck?

Would you recommend if I should buy a complete board or build it?

Hey! Okay so I'm a university student and I was looking into buying a longboard to get around easier; I'm also pretty broke. I recently bought a Madd Gear penny board and had a few quick questions. One is if I should buy any new bearings/wheels/trucks? I'm new to any type of boards so I'm not well informed when it comes to that! Also the trucks squeak when I change my weight on the board to turn, if there's anything to help with that? The reason I bought the board was because it was cheap and I just really wanted to learn how to ride! Here's the link to the board, thank you in advance to any help!
http://www.amazon.com/Madd-Gear-Translucent-Retro-Skateboard/dp/B0095T37CA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

People are going to lynch me for saying this, but if you really are just cruising on this board and not wanting to freeride/do any kind of tricks, Gullwing Sidewinders are so much smooth delightful fun to ride and carve on. They're the double kingpins, as observed here: http://www.amazon.com/Gullwing-Sidewinder-Truck-Silver-10-Inch/dp/B009ZC92L2

Seriously man, they offer a beautiful ride.

Ive had this board for about 15 months. For most of it i didnt use it because I live in Florida with no hills or many good places to do tricks but I picked it back up again and Im 10 times better now. I can do slides and Im starting to master other tricks. So Should I upgrade to a better board, or just get better trucks/wheels or should I keep the same board for longer?

Money isnt an issue per say but I don't long board that often so Id like to keep it under 210$

I feel you dude I'm 31 and I already notice a difference in heal times. also, you can buy certain wristguards(mine are protec brand) that you can remove the palm guard plastic bit and then wear it inside of a skid glove. This protects your palms with the skid glove and the wrist guard stops hyperextension.

Also if you really wanna feel safe like me heres what I rock gear wise now:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747V7LG9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR1LTZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Helmet

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07683KZRW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes. Really wanted to suggest another but couldn't find any strapped ones that were as good quality.= and as affordable.

This is a good alternate option ... I should include it probably

https://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Motorcycle-Protector-Heights/dp/B00XYRT3Z4

Right now Amazon has a lightning deal for a Rimable longboard.

The deck is basically the exact kind of deck that I'm looking for. I'm totally new to longboarding aside from trying out a friend's so this seems like a perfect starter board.

Is there something glaring that I'm missing, or is this actually a good deal for me? I understand I'll probably have to replace the parts over time, but since I'll just be using it for some casual commuting it seems good.

Thoughts? Anything I should keep in mind before buying the board?

Edit for link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017J7AS8U/ref=gbmh_mob_s-1_c732_e2d1d019?smid=A2WMRXSZC1HFMK&dealid=e2d1d019&pf_rd_p=df0b8ae4-28ff-40eb-a654-61aa8be4c732&pf_rd_s=slot-1&pf_rd_t=35801&pf_rd_i=23&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=7T7N1E76ZMY4KJZ2DNFN&th=1&psc=1

How is this board for a beginner? I'm basically just looking for a board to cruise around with friends in a flat area. 5'9" 135 pounds. I welcome any other recommendations around that price range as well.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01L6V7J1E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520907090&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ten%2Btoes%2Bboard&dpPl=1&dpID=311TsSBC8rL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Anyone own a Ten toes board? The black pipeline is selling at 31$, anyone know how these are? Reviews say the wheels arent great

Not sure if this is a mistake on amazons part but im pretty sure these were around 80 when i was looking a few months ago (31 now).

Its a pretty bad board tbh http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FWWG8WK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its a ehh board, if you into longboarding don't get this board but if youre looking for a board for your gf to ride or just a board to learn on its great (witch is what I did)

That's not true at all - many board shops use amazon as an online marketplace to advertise.

I'd recommend checking out THIS GUIDE, which is linked in the sidebar, and finding a deck that looks good to you. Once you've got a few options, use Amazon Search to see if they're online.

In your case, I'd recommend just buying 'completes' - because that way, all of the gear will be coming from a single location.

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Disclaimer: I've never bought something from Amazon, but this seemed pretty effective before!

interesting, here's mine. Is yours also slightly asymmetrical? Cause when I switch on mine it feels pretty different even though you can barely see a difference in the board.

I have an intro board: Atom 36'' Drop-through,

As my first board, it has been great. I feel much more comfortable on the board. However, I have begun getting into sliding, and am having trouble getting extended slides.

I guess my question is, is the board itself viable for sliding? Is it just me? If so, what can I work on to get better? I can begin the slide, but I cannot "slide", then straighten smoothly out of the slide.

I'm not 100% sure but I've been told it's a Reverse Kingpin Truck (One massive bolt going in through the top with a nut at the bottom)

I've added some pictures of what I've got to work with, as you can see the motor's bolt onto the axel.
http://imgur.com/a/kgA9j

And I'm thinking of maybe transferring it to a Gullwing Sidewinder, like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gullwing-Sidewinder-Truck-Silver-10-Inch/dp/B009ZC92L2

Would it be possible at all?

I'm a college student who weighs ~170 lbs (77 kg) and is currently trying to cruise around 10+ miles (16+ km) for transportation purposes on and off campus.

I ride on uneven sidewalks, bricks, and rough asphalt. I have a drop-through deck that can fit wheels up to 114 mm in diameter and 53 mm in width.

I dont know if I should ride with soft wheels (78a), hard wheels (82a), or somewhere in-between (80a).

I have a few wheels that have caught my eye:

1. Kryptonics Classic 80a 80mm
   
2. Orangatang Kegel 80a 80 mm
   
3. River Rapid 110mm Matt McKeen Signature Wheel
   
4. 97mm x 52mm 82a Wheels Longboard Flywheels
   
   My question: Which wheels will be right for what I demand(short & long distance cruising)?
   
   and what range on the durometer (for cruising purposes) should certain people have their wheels on?

Hi, i have been penny boarding/skate boarding for a year or so, but I want to try long boarding. Is this a good board for cruising small hills and college campuses. Thanks
http://www.amazon.com/Quest-Native-Longboard-Skateboard-40-Inch/dp/B00NR4MCUW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1449038291&sr=8-4&keywords=quest+longboard

Like mountain board wheels? Or these $25 83mm Amazon mids

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00EFERXFC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498242467&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=atom+longboard&dpPl=1&dpID=41aqjzVjYsL&ref=plSrch

Good board? Thinking of buying it