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WTS: 2019 Boosted Board Stealth V3 with 320 miles,

ALL YOURS FOR AN EASY $1,000.00 USD or trade..let me know what you got...I am in Central Florida

included is 2 Extended Range Battery Pack,

I have upgraded the pulleys to "Speed Pulleys for Abec11 Refly Longboard Wheels - 97mm 74a,

3 sets (total of 6) belts LithiumCore Boosted Board V2 Belts ( Fits Mini S, Mini X, Plus & Stealth),

Kutrick Boosted Board Kevlar Belts for Boosted Board V2, Mini S, Mini X, Plus, and Stealth,

Bones® BIG BALLS™ REDS® Skateboard Bearings 8 pack,

(2) sets total of 4 Shredlights: Two Skateboard Headlights - Three Brightness Levels - Water Resistant - Easily Removable and Rechargeable,

EXTENDED RISER – FOR BOOSTED,

BASH GUARD M (SINGLE) – FOR BOOSTED BOARDS rear and front boosted board,

FL3D PRO BUSHINGS ( I have both the Hard Blue - 92A and a Soft Grey - 84A .),

WEDGE RISER (SET OF 2) – FOR BOOSTED BOARDS ,

RETRACTABLE REMOTE LANYARD,

Hubro Designs Slimfit Backpack XX (G5.1) - Boosted Board Travel Bag ,

way to many Skateboard Longboard Speed Washers and Spacers Set for Truck Axle Mounting Equipment Accessories, 104pcs, Hardware, Bearing Performance ,

Sector 9 Bolt Pack Set, Black, 2-Inch,

Ampulla Oricycle Rechargeable Bike Tail Light LED - Remote Control, Turning Lights, Ground Lane Alert, Waterproof, Easy Installation for Cycling Safety Warning Light,

DIYE Skateboard Longboard Nose Guard Tail (2 pcs) for Boosted Board V2 V1,

DECK HOOK: Professional Skateboard, Longboard & Electric Skateboard Holder Carrier | Compatible with Most Dual Shoulder Strap Backpack | Adjustable Straps& Hands Free Use,

Merkapa Ratchet Skateboard T Tools,

Sk8ology Carabiner Skate Tool 2.0 Black Red,

Pro Bike Tool Mini Ratchet Tool Set - Reliable and Stylish Multitool Repair Kit for Road and Mountain Bikes - Versatile EDC Multi Tool for Your Bicycle, Home or Work - Hard Case Pouch,

Im sure I am forgetting some things but there it is..

ALL YOURS FOR AN EASY $1,000.00 USD

or trade..let me kln ow what you got...

I am in Central Florida

I think an old-school cruiser is the perfect fit between a trick deck and a longboard. An old-school cruiser has the dexterity and a compact size that the longboard is lacking. It has the speed and stability that a trick deck lacks.

My set up is a Vision deck reissue and the best skate board wheels for cruising ever no contest allowed. the end.. Put some soft-ish doh-doh bushings on yr trucks for sweet carving. Use those $15 Bones Chinese bearings and just change them out when every you're feeling slow.

I used to love riding this thing around campus. It is sooo fast and handles like a champ. I liked to race the bicyclists around campus. I usually won. They didn't know we were racing.

ps: get one of these if you want to be the coolest person ever of all time.

edit: we we racing

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

From left to right, the boards are the Tan Tien, Dervish Sama, Icarus, and the Boosted Board. Tan Tien and Dervish Sama are more of my cruising boards with the Icarus a carving board. I mostly ride the Dervish and my wife rides the Tan Tien (since it's smaller). Also bought and returned the Loaded Overland (didn't like it as much)

The stands are the guitar stands from Amazon mentioned here a lot. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LBKFYUO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I tried out different trucks and wheels and found the orangatang 80a to be the best for me (same as on the Boosted Board). The 2 on the left have Caliber II trucks. I like the Caliber trucks since they spring back to neutral position quickly which is great for cruising and is very stable. The Icarus is meant for carving so it has looser Paris v2 trucks. I tried the 80mm Orangatang Kegal wheels on these boards and always managed to get wheelbite (and thus crashing) so I went with 70mm wheels and can ride without worrying

Nose and tail guards also from Amazon. Highly recommended as these went flying into the curb a few times and no damage to the board: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGJ8PHM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hope this helps!

Yo this is such good advice! I have a Maestro as well, and the first couple major dings really stung, and I was pretty bummed. But it ultimately still rides the same, and I would rather have taken the hits and had fun than been all dainty all the time. That being said, I have reglued delams, DIY'd fiberglass and epoxy wrapped around the edges, nose, and tail... there's stuff like this https://www.amazon.com/Skateboard-Longboard-Nose-Guard-Black/dp/B06XGJ8PHM/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1520644901&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=longboard+nose+and+tail+guard&psc=1 never tried it because it looks like it would get in the way more than anything, but it exists.. At the end of the day, boards get torn up, best to just accept it for what it is and have a blast.

Looks like it went up by a dollar lol but still worth it. Skate shops sell these for $25+. Don't buy the kit. Just get the $9 bearings. If you need spacers and washers then buy it separately. It's like $3 :)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B002E2MYSI/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Spacers & Washers: These are plastic spacers. I ordered it just to see if there will be any difference. It's not required.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QGAJ4G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

1. Board Blazers, The Original LED Underglow Lights for Skateboards, Longboards
   These are the lights I seem to have seen mentioned by most users here and on Youtube video reviews I've seen.
   
   
2. Skateboard Longboard Nose Guard and Tail Guard These are black tail and nose guards I see being easy to install. Soon as my board is here, I'll be getting these.
   
   
3. As someone else already pointed out, Flatland-3D also makes some popular crash guards. Not sure why people aren't posting about/buying the ones sold by Boosted themselves.
   
   
4. Headlights by Shredlights are probably the most popular right now.

here's a quick list I put together for a solid custom setup.

Deck: Enjoi 8.0 (you could swap this for another deck of any quality brand.

Trucks: independent stage 11's. (note this is in a set of one, so you'll have to buy two trucks)

Wheels: Spitfire formula four's

bearings: bones reds

grip tape: mob grip

Hardware: 7/8". (personally I go to a hardware store and get them a bit cheaper)

Definitely do your research and decide what would be best for you though.

I just bought my mini x yesterday. I found a discount code first off which was the deciding factor for me. It's $100 off any board or scooter (link). And I also bought a board hood for my backpack. It straps on to any backpack so you don't have to go out and buy one. It's $8.99 on Amazon (link). As for other stuff like belts idk yet. Hope it helps👍🏼

Dude, it looks like you have your bottom bushing on upside down, the top bushing looks like it still has some life in it. If flipping the bottom bushing doesn't work get a rebuilt kit from thunder
https://www.amazon.com/THUNDER-REBUILD-95du-BLUE-trucks/dp/B00JOUFEJY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502294354&sr=8-4&keywords=thunder+rebuild+kit
It leaves your trucks like new

Any suggestions for bash guards or tail guards? I found some on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077CQBC33/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

but wondering if there are any other options to consider. gonna likely get one for my Kut-thaka and even my Tarab but not sure if having one will make beginner level free style(for the Tarab's case) difficult. I just wanna take as much care for these decks as I can

They fit pretty tight I have not had them fall off or wear out yet and I have had them for about a week and I got them from amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGJ8PHM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for watching! Yeah, the boosted board is definitely a good beginner board but the price makes it a big investment. I assume most beginners would look for something cheaper. The bash protectors are the "Skateboard Deck Guards" link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077CQBC33?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf. I've had the back one slide off a bit so I hope they last.

These ones look pretty good to me

Lol i just found the same but better ratings and a bigger size selection

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JH4BPJE/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?psc=1&th=1

Nah you'll be fine. They are good for getting the wheels a little tighter and reduce side to side friction, making bearings last longer according to the science behind it. You could get a 100 pack here on Amazon so you never run out.

I lost a few here and there myself, they are easy to lose track of being so small & sometimes they stick to the wheel from grease.

Figured I'd share the flanged bearing setup I'm running on my marcmt88 mounts.

http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/custom-made-cnc-motor-mounts-available-for-sale/32342



Parts list (For one idler, in order of layout):

• M4-0.7 x 30mm Machine Screw https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Plated-Phillips-M4-0-7-Threaded
  
• 7mm OD 4.2mm ID / 20mm Spacer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DF6ST4
  
• M4 Washer - Included with marcmt88 mount
  
• Speed Ring https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00388S91S
  
• F608ZZ Flanged Bearing (Outside) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197SR8R8
  
• 688ZZ Bearing (Middle) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CMWV29
  
• 608ZZ Bearing (Inside) - Included with marcmt8 mount
  
• Speed Ring https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00388S91S
  
• M4 0.7 lock nut - Included with marcmt88 mount
  
  
  Note: I'm running Abec11 107mm wheels, I did have to create a bevel with a rasp on the inside of the wheel to clear the flange.

Have not tried them myself but here is some that should work.
https://www.amazon.com/Fireball-Dragon-Stainless-Skateboard-Hardware/dp/B01L2YR0DM/ref=pd_sbs_468_1/143-1777213-7525668?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07QBQ6TKW&pd_rd_r=a07db02d-6710-11e9-a637-6b060766031a&pd_rd_w=uKAlC&pd_rd_wg=7bIjB&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=J6BZ76B0MW2NKEDD8WG3&refRID=J6BZ76B0MW2NKEDD8WG3&th=1


They have button head options also. :)

Hi again, I've been skating for about a month now, but have nerded-out on all of the technical aspects of skating. Also, sorry for the late response.

Softer, larger wheels are always better for rougher terrain, as they have some give; reducing vibrations (giving you a smoother ride), and minimizing damage to the contact patch (the part of the wheel directly in contact with the ground), as well as hanging up less on cracks and imperfections in the ground. And yes, the 60mm SharkWheels are extremely soft, coming in at 73 on the "A" durometer scale. Also, installing the shock/riser pads is exremely straight forward. Just remove the screws that attach your trucks to the deck, and place the pads inbetween the trucks and the deck when you re-attach them. Since using riser pads increases the space between the top of your mounting hardware, and the bottom of the truck baseplate, you'll need some longer screws. (I know I said you'd need 1/8" risers, but you'll actually need 1/4" ones. Here's a link to a set of risers and new screws: https://www.amazon.com/Longboard-Riser-Hardware-Black-Risers/dp/B01GVYLLDS?ref_=Oct_CARAsinC_3416211_2&pf_rd_p=615a1383-c417-5ea4-9e60-3dea50680d38&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-5&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=3416211&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=23AB060KWQ2M6XTT79SF&pf_rd_r=23AB060KWQ2M6XTT79SF&pf_rd_p=615a1383-c417-5ea4-9e60-3dea50680d38)

About changing boards, you don't need to buy a new skateboard unless the deck has cracked or snapped, the nose and tail have been ground down to a razor edge, or the deck plys have delaminated. If you want to improve the quality of the wheels that you have, I suggest cleaning or replacing the bearings in their core. Also, when you remove your wheels from the truck axles, make sure to keep the two speed rings that are on the axle. Depending on the wheels you have, there may be a metal spacer between the bearings. If there is no spacer, you'll want to purchase a set of bearing spacers, since they allow you to tighten your axle nuts all the way down, and reduce damage to bearing races since they properly allign the inner races. Here's a link to the spacer set I used, which also come with replacement speed rings:
https://www.amazon.com/Fireball-Spacers-Washers-Skateboards-Longboards/dp/B01GIGU2SE/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_pm?keywords=bearing+spacers&pd_rd_i=B01GIGU2SE&pd_rd_r=8f7f6dbf-9e1d-4fe8-b773-f88fd58cb1b6&pd_rd_w=XHSmr&pd_rd_wg=JYzjS&pf_rd_p=52ddbacc-f25e-4731-abd8-005c535b500a&pf_rd_r=WYCXRWENHXVGEBSRAHYH&qid=1562015024&s=gateway&sprefix=beating+spacer

Aandd here's two videos that detail the entire bearing removal/cleaning process from start to finish:

https://youtu.be/QqSOBvVDNwQ
https://youtu.be/epLPX7sRQXI

Side note: The "A" and "B" durometer scales are used to measure wheel hardness. The higher the durometer, the harder the wheel. Both scales start at 73, and max out at 100, with the "B" scale being 20 points lower that the "A" scale for a wheel of the same hardness (a 100B wheel would be equivalent to a 120A wheel).

Hope this helped :)

These have worked well for me.

Depending on the thickness of the board, you may need to loosen them up or tighten them before applying. To avoid scratches and grooves, I’d open them up a little, make sure they’re on straight, then squeeze them tight. They’re made up of flexible metal segments under a rubber casing, so shaping them is sort of like bending stiff wire.

They are a little shapeable, so they’ll fit most designs with a little bending/molding.

yeah, I used something very similar to [this](https://www.amazon.com/AW-Electric-Bicycle-Powerful-Conversion/dp/B00YBWA5VC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526317860&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=1000w+electric+bike+kit&psc=1) for my bikes and some 10 ah lead acid batteries!

For my skateboard i used [this](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073GWX3HK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526264561&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=electric+skateboard+motor+mount) to mount the motor, [this as my motor](https://www.amazon.com/Turnigy\-Aerodrive\-SK3\-5055\-280kv\-Brushless/dp/B00URCHWMA/ref=redir\_mobile\_desktop?\_encoding=UTF8&dpID=51KhihDOGcL&dpPl=1&keywords=turnigy%20280%20aerodrive&pi=AC\_SX236\_SY340\_QL65&qid=1526264802&ref=plSrch&ref\_=mp\_s\_a\_1\_1&sr=8\-1), and [one of these](https://www.amazon.com/Turnigy\-Brushless\-ESC\-85A\-SBEC/dp/B00URCMQDU/ref=redir\_mobile\_desktop?\_encoding=UTF8&keywords=turnigy%2085%20a%20esc&pi=AC\_SX236\_SY340\_FMwebp\_QL65&qid=1526264869&ref\_=mp\_s\_a\_1\_sc\_1&sr=8\-1\-spell) and an RC remote to control it. For the electric skateboard batteries is used 2 [5 ah lipos](https://www.amazon.com/Turnigy-5000mAh-25C-Lipo-Pack/dp/B00URCIAWQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526318197&sr=1-1&keywords=5000+mah+3s+lipos) in series

Which board do you have? If you have the V2 that comes with an SR battery it sounds like you would need risers and button head hardware (the screws) that is 1.5 inches long

https://www.amazon.com/Loaded-Boards-Longboard-Skateboard-Hardware/dp/B077XNHZPN?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Here is it for someone interested.

I buy this four pack. They’re the same quality as boosted belts, but are significantly cheaper.

amazon has some ~8 dollar skateboard/longboard nose/tail guards.

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Edit: Amazon Nose Guard

I'm using this mount I found on amazon and the diyeboard 5055 motor

Hey I bought it on amazon. Here’s the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Max-Pro-Skateboard-Protector-Longboard-Protection/dp/B077CQBC33/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=longboard+guard&qid=1550619680&s=gateway&sr=8-3

The truck mounting bolts should be replaced; here are some that will fit. If you cant afford new trucks, then I bet you could sand them with some steel wool and spray them with some enamel paint. You can buy them in packs where they have a variety of sizes from coarse to fine. I would also replace the bushings and pivot cup if possible.[ $7.99 on amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Penny-Bushing-Pivot-Cup- Set/dp/B00E6OUE6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1450041918&sr=1-1&keywords=penny+board+parts) for softer ones or $7.96 for some harder ones. You could stand away the scratches but you would need to start out coarse and work your way to a polish. It may not be worth it.

What board do you have? Are you not taking off the old risers? Any case; here are screws that'd work for you, make sure to get the button top screws and not counter sunk.

You get hook things you can add on to most backpacks. I got one and it works but the bottom of the board does swing around a bit so I would use a strap just to hold it in place.

https://www.amazon.com/YYST-Backpack-Attachment-Carrying-Skateboard/dp/B07LGM869B

you could get this

https://www.amazon.com/YYST-Backpack-Attachment-Carrying-Skateboard/dp/B07LGM869B/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=skateboard+deck+hook&qid=1569807280&s=gateway&sr=8-1

here

Here's some I found http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Speed-Washers-100-Pack/dp/B00388S91S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405561903&sr=8-2&keywords=speed+rings+longboard

where do I buy these speed rings? I also have the rattling.

Is it these? https://www.amazon.com/STANDARD-SPEED-bearing-spacers-washers/dp/B004QGAJ4G

I have these on my board
Sector 9 Bolt Pack Set, Black, 2-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00803F5JU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GqGWCbQMJ5WMH

spacers

Haha sorry, spelled it wrong "Boardnamics"

• https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boardnamics-Electric-Skateboard-Longboard-DIY-Caliber-II-Motor-Mount-Kit/143235863011?hash=item215985d1e3:g:beQAAOSw6HJcykMa&frcectupt=true
  
• https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/15-20-boardnamics-caliber-motor-mounts/73643
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Boardnamics-Electric-Skateboard-Motor-Caliber/dp/B07D67WR6X

A Place for Your Skateboard, Store or Display in Style with an Original Skateboard Stand | The Origami Skate Rack by Skater Trainers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CT18DH9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1vzHDbH0VRMZE

Parking Block Skateboard Storage, Display, Organizer - Portable Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYZXL42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_swzHDbRFVE5AT


Not sure if this right but Maybe close

oh no, I use a bash guard similar to these to protect the ends when i pick it up or drag it

I'm up cause I'm in pain.
I <3 Get Lucky by Daftpunk.
Skateboard bearings would be cool for my husband.

[SELL]
Meepo 1.5 (less than 100 miles), comes with:

[ShredLights]
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KWYZZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Costed $44.99

Nose and tail guard Costed $13.99

[Red tail light] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IEJ0GC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Costed $18.37

[Longboard Tool] (https://i.imgur.com/adtDPzF.jpg)

[Extra trucks and screws from the recall] (https://i.imgur.com/MAcuYoi.jpg)

[Remote (no wrist strap, sorry)] (https://i.imgur.com/Wao1vfJ.jpg)

[Charger] (https://i.imgur.com/yolnbbV.jpg)

[Wall mount + 4 screws] (https://i.imgur.com/8yOyrHq.jpg)

I'm in the Bay Area (Mountain View). $450 OBO