(Part 2) Best skateboarding equipment according to redditors

Have you had a look at Auspost's prices for this service?

$24.95 base price + $5.95 for every 500g...

lets look at a typical skateboard on amazon... free shipping to the US which is nice... 5 pounds weight (2.27kg) ... charged at 2.5KG with the base weight that is $54.7 for shipping. That's the minimum, It could be higher if the cubic weight is higher than the actual weight. (Height x length x width ÷ 5,000 = cubic weight)....

I'm just not sure how the value of this service stacks up against other forwarding companies.

Edit: Btw amazon does ship that item to Australia and put the shipping costs at AUD 23.72 and shipito's calculator says $46.49 is the cheapest option for 2.3kg.

Definitely a helmet. I use one of these, very affordable and in my opinion it's quite comfortable.
https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Certified-Helmet/dp/B00M569MA6?th=1&psc=1

Underrated post. This topic is now about electric skateboards

Triple 8 Certified Helmet is only $30 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M569MA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wrist injuries are really common when just starting out. When I was learning I always wore these Triple 8 wrist guards. Most people wear slide gloves for hand protection, but they don't have any wrist support.

This is what I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SDJJFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Anything I should keep in mind?

My minimum is a helmet and wrist guards. After my crap Chinese wristies started falling apart, I took another rider's advice and went to Hillbilly.

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Hope you heal up quickly, friend!

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https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Wrist-Guard-Gloves-Finger/dp/B0046EZ5A6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZQW2YHTC8P8N&keywords=hillbilly+wrist+guards&qid=1556036383&s=gateway&sprefix=hillbilly+wrist%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/ATOM-91003-Atom-Pintail-Longboard/dp/B002KD4YRA

$79.95 for the board, it is very doubtful you can afford leathers if thats what you spend on your board. I see on their website that the most expensive one is 120 dollars(excluding hybrid and electric).

From how little damage there was I doubt it was 40MPH as well, there would be a few more layers of skin taken off, there would also be more damage to his shorts considering the fabric itself is probably a loose woven cotton. Cotton doesnt survive against roads too well. I highly doubt that board could make it to 25mph before getting severe wobbles unless there were aftermarket trucks/bearings/bushings

I need help with choosing a new wheel. I'm still new to longboarding and my sister bought me this http://www.amazon.com/Atom-Longboards-91003-Pintail-Longboard/dp/B002KD4YRA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394563349&sr=8-1&keywords=atom+pintail+longboard for my birthday! I live in a neighborhood where there are plenty of small rocks on the streets and cracks in the sidewalks. I know that my board comes with a 65mm and a 78a wheel, but I feel like if I get better wheels I will be able to handle my street better. I just plan on cruising around and not doing tricks anytime soon. Thank you.

Question, how long did it take for your balance to get really good on the board? First day on it I went from falling off in seconds to some decent cruising after a couple hours of practice. I'm currently able to cruise around pretty good but can't stop looking at my feet when I kick; guess the best way to beat that is to force myself to stop looking...

My biggest problem right now is still balance and really kicking. I'm in really good shape as a runner, but wear out super fast with how hard I kick and how often I gotta do it. Currently riding on slimeball 58mm 97's with bones red bearings. I did order some [ceramic bearings](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QLMQW6 /ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) today hoping when I put them in I get some longer rides. It could also be the surfaces I've been riding on as well. Best ride I've had so far is on some fresh blacktop at the college I work at. Did practice at first in the parking garage top floor away from cars, but holy crap they did the concrete bad up there and its choppy as hell!

Thinking I'll take this other guys suggestion and go hit up my local skate park at 5am this saturday to beat the crowd and just cruise around.

Oh, and 30 YO new skaters unite!

No, something designed to both absorb impact and prevent flexing. Like these at a minimum: https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Saver-Wristsavers-Black-Small/dp/B0000DZIK1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481674687&sr=8-3&keywords=wrist+guards

There's also "glove" type ones, and even some ridiculously thick ones for the downhill skater guys who intentionally drag their hands on pavement for control in highs-speed turns.

I've always used the "splint" style ones like the ones I linked above. They've saved my wrists in several falls. Important: no wrist-guard will completely prevent injury if you fall directly onto your hands badly enough. That's why the "learn to tuck and roll" advice above is so important. Ultimately that's what will prevent fractures.

One of these Powell Peralta competes will be perfect:

Powell Golden Dragon Flying Dragon Complete Skateboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013CLBLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HHLqyb6H3JAGB

don't know how I spent 6 years living in cities before buying one of these things

https://www.amazon.com/Loaded-Boards-Longboard-Skateboard-Complete/dp/B01HU972I6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onfbatFx7ms

like, you know how Gold's Gym is roughly 10 minutes walking distance from my apartment?

now I get there in 5 minutes

game fucking changer IMO

Hmmm...
How's this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Sector-dropthrough-Longboard-Skateboard-42-0-Inch/dp/B007SDJJFO/ref=sr_1_8?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1479619542&sr=1-8&keywords=sector+9

If it's better to just build one off of muirskate then I could do that too as necessary

I bought this bag from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L9GF8E6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I removed the battery and put it in my backpack with my laptop. I flew Jetblue from Ft Lauderdale, Florida to Cancun, Mexico... no problems or questions. TA did an extra check on the battery, again no problem. I arrived in Cancun 2 days ago.

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?

They are available on amazon https://www.amazon.fr/Orangatang-Nipples-Longboard-Skateboard-Bushings/dp/B07B3LY57F/

What I did right

• Bought high-quality parts (mostly)
  
• Laser-cut center logo
  
  • I originally tried cutting this out of grip tape. The results were... suboptimal. The laser-cut plastic looks amazing and was only ~$10 after free credits. I ordered it through Ponoko. New accounts get a $20 credit towards making stuff, and they have a huge range of materials to choose from. I used this material, which comes with adhesive pre-applied as well as being quite flexible.
    
• Custom fiberglass enclosure
  
  • This was probably the part of the build that took the longest. Due to me not sizing the enclosure correctly (see below), I decided it would be easier to make an enclosure rather than scouring the internet for one that fit. This was my first time working with fiberglass, so it turned out a little rough. But it does the job and conforms to my deck way better than any pre-bought enclosure ever would. It’s currently secured to my deck with screws threaded directly into the wood. The holes are strengthen with superglue. So far this has worked well (5+ screw in/outs), we’ll see if it holds up. If the holes start stripping I’ll just put some threaded inserts in.
    
• Installed a Bluetooth module
  
  • Although I haven’t gotten wireless configuration working yet, it’s really nice being able to see stats on your phone. I’m on iOS and use the Xmatic app which is very-well designed. It even comes with a companion Apple Watch app so you can easily check your speed and battery life while riding.
    
    

    Mistakes I made
    

    
    

1. I didn’t add extra clearance to the battery size when shopping for an enclosure. I originally bought this enclosure from MBoards. But either the enclosure or the battery was slightly bigger/smaller than the advertised dimensions and the entire enclosure bowed out when I tried shoving the battery in. Cables never had a chance of fitting. This turned out to be a bit of a moot point anyways, because...
   
2. I choose a deck with too much flex/bow. Even if the enclosure did fit the battery, attaching it to the underside of my deck would have severely warped it.
   
3. I destroyed two $10 42V chargers. The first was destroyed by plugging it in backwards to the battery (i.e. red -> black and black -> red on the battery connector). We don’t talk about the second one. ^(Ok maybe I plugged it in the exact same way expecting something else yes I’m an idiot)
   
4. I didn’t cut the grip tape very cleanly. Lots of rough edges, grip tape is harder to apply properly than it looks.
   
5. My paint job on the enclosure turned out a little sloppy because I didn’t properly secure the stencil.
   
   

   Potential upgrades
   

   
   

• New paint job on bottom (I might just go all-black and remove the design)
  
• New grip tape (with more consistent edges)
  
• Reverse-mounted motor (so I can use my dropdown like it was intended)
  
• Sleeker fiberglass enclosure
  
• Handle (I have no idea how to do this, any suggestions are welcome)
  
  

  Parts
  

  
  

• Motor Mount
  
• Pulley System
  
• 3250W 180KV Motor
  
  • This thing has an insane amount of torque, it chews up hills without slowing down at all. Very happy with this motor.
    
• Remote
  
• Caliber II Trucks
  
• Power Switch
  
• Longboard Deck
  
  • It’s cheap. Didn’t expect much, but it’s actually fairly nice (at least for a traditional longboard; as noted elsewhere there’s a bit too much flex for it to be a good electric board).
    
• Orangatang Kegel Wheels
  
• VESC
  
• BLE Module
  
• Charger
  
• 10S3P Battery Pack
  
  • This battery with its integrated BMS was plugged in to charge with its polarity accidentally reversed twice (see above), and it still works great.
    
    I spent a total of ~$770 on this board (including wasted parts). It's more than I wanted to spend but I expect it'll last a long time.
    
    Specs:
    
    
• Top speed: 28 MPH (in theory, I've only actually gone up to 16 MPH because of safety concerns :P)
  
• Range: 25-30 miles (extrapolated from the voltage drop on a ~2 mile ride, haven't had time to go on a ride that fully drains the battery)

If I understand correctly, and I may not, it is a device that controls an electronic skateboard? Amazon link.

I'm pretty new to longboarding, and I just started going down hills and it's a blast. The only issue I'm having is the only way I know how to stop is to jump off, and I'm almost positive there's a better way to go about stopping. Any tips?

Here is my board in case that matters.

No worries, our brains are something worth obsessing over. This whole ordeal reminded me of how fragile our minds and bodies really are. I grew up biking and skating and never had an accident like this. Here is the helmet I use, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CMDS6M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
I was also wearing jeans and a hoodie and gloves. I need to go back to the place of the accident and check out the sidewalks, lighting, etc. to see if something could have been a major factor. I haven't been back on the board yet but I powered it up and ran it upside down and everything looks and sounds normal.

I use these https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Saver-Wristsavers-Black-Small/dp/B0000DZIK1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525034955&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=triple%2Beight%2Bwrist%2Bguards&dpPl=1&dpID=51TOwCKDnhL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1 they are super cheap and feel good, havent gone down yet but I think they will hold up well. As for gloves just look for some cheap motocross gloves off or revzilla or something. I got a pair on sale for around $10.

Fo real do, don't get that longboard it's cheap and it will break and not be fun, get one like this which is good, but I still recommend doing the research and buying your own parts on amazon and putting it together but if you're set on a complete get the one I linked. On the other things you could buy, you could get these

I'm 42. I bought these last year. Best money I've ever spent. Pretty discrete, too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IUJEDW/

I'm not a pro or anything but I went with a certified helmet. skateboard/bike. https://smile.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Certified-Helmet-Rubber/dp/B00M569K6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496012092&sr=8-1&keywords=triple%2B8%2Bcertified%2Bhelmet&th=1&psc=1

Pro-tech, triple 8, 187 pads and TSG. In that order of lowest price to highest price. but the 187 and TSG get pricey but are amazing quality from what I hear. All can be found on amazon.

Alright friends,
I bought a 8bit board off of amazon before I understood longboards better. I'm looking at getting a new longboard with my graduation money and wanted to know your opinion on what I should get. I want to get into sliding this summer because I have a sweet hill to practice on.

Should I just upgrade the parts on my old board (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011LOZ81Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XVfwxbG8WTJ9W) or should I get a new setup completely?

My budget probably would be 150-250. (Not sure yet because I haven't got my graduation money yet.)

As a lurker of this subreddit I finally have some insight to share. I thought I'd make a list to make things easier for you (save you and maybe others some of the headaches I went through). I also picked this printer up on sale, but for $700 and have been working on it on and off for the past 5 months. In the beginning the printer drove me crazy and I hated it, but after all the upgrades and mods I love this thing! My print quality is almost on par with a printer 3x the price.

My first piece of advice is to read this forum post. This gives good examples and settings for the printer in Slic3r.
http://forum.velleman.eu/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=11410

The first upgrade I'd highly recommend is a new hotend. This is the one I'm using and it's fantastic.
http://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6/Metal-Only/v6-3mm-Direct-Metal-Only

and a smaller nozzle
http://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6/Extra-Nozzles/v6-Extra-Nozzle-3.00mmx0.25mm

If you do decide to upgrade here is the hotend mount
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:349095

Another upgrade I'd recommended is replacing the ball bearings in the extruder.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BBGTK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Other purchases that will help in the future are Kapton tape and more Thermistors (both of mine broke after the first month)

Kapton
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049KTIAU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thermistors
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GD471PO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's it for must purchase upgrades. The next step to do once the printer is built is fix the z axis. Here are the parts I'm currently using.

Motor mount
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:236429

A new flex coupler ( I know a metal one might work slightly better, but I printed one just to test it and its worked perfectly so far)
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:274188

Middle part of the z axis.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:235494

The top part of the z axis that holds the ball bearing.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:135151

An optional upgrade which I enjoyed, was replacing the worthless z home switch screw with a micrometer.

Micrometer
http://www.sears.com/skill-tech-1-in-micrometer-replace-40773/p-00940774000P?prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6

and mount
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:346613

All of this will significantly improve the print quality. You'll be surprised what your first print looks like vs one after the upgrades. This printer IS a project, it's definitely not a "build and play" printer. But the unlimited potential and upgrades makes it far more worth it than a prebuilt printer, in my opinion. Hope this helps! If you have any questions just ask. Good luck!

I have a Triple 8 Brainsaver. It's cheap, looks good, and does the job :p I fell and the side of the helmet got decently scraped. Nothing happened to my face/head. The full face helmets look really cool but they're a bit pricey. I ordered another Triple 8 helmet for $26 :D It definitely doesn't break the bank lol.

EDIT: Get a certified helmet instead. The Triple 8 Brainsaver wiith Sweatsaver helmet is good for low speed impacts. It will not protect you from high speed impacts. I just ordered the certified Triple 8 helmet and will be returning the other one that I purchased.

http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Certified-Helmet-Rubber/dp/B00M569K6M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

For touring, I'll wear a helmet, wrist guards, and knee pads as I tend to ride in traffic. I'm confident of my skills, but drivers have proven time and again how reckless they are, especially in my urban environment. When riding in bicycle/pedestrian only areas, I'll typically wear just the wrist guards.

Definitely go for the wrist guards and decent knee pads. I've never come close to hitting my head from an unplanned dismount. For reference, I have the Hillbilly Half Finger Wrist Guards. They're slightly cheaper at Amazon than unicycle.com.

You didn't mention if you are already a skater. If not you should consider getting a nice longboard and save yourself some money while you build on your skills. Loaded makes some awesome boards. Check out the Loaded Icarus it's got a nice flex and with Paris V2 180mm trucks and 80mm Kegel wheels it will be buttery smooth. Save the rest of that money to buy your first car.

https://www.amazon.com/Loaded-Icarus-Flex-2-Complete-Longboard/dp/B01HU972I6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486175345&sr=8-2&keywords=ICARUS+Loaded

Triple Eight Certified Helmet, All Black Rubber, Large/X-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M569MA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_csdXQoG8iNxIY

I bought a board bag and just carried it with me the whole day. In class I would just throw it in the corner of the room.

My bag: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L9GF8E6/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's pretty noticable regarding turning. Also, the big wheels might be the smoothest ride / commute that I've ever had... Setup:

Oldboy Premium Ceramic Bearings for Longboard, Skateboard, Quad Skate, Inline Rollerblades or Scooter Wheels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QLMQW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lCj3Cb4M58RXY


Tensor Mag Light Skateboard Truck - Silver/Red - 5.25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNRW55H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Dj3CbQZENCH8


Orangatang Caguama 85 mm 77a Longboard Wheels for Cruising, DIY Electric Skateboards, Eboards (Blue, Set of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M59PQSN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9Ej3CbBKDBPEQ

Board
https://www.tristarskateboards.com/skateboards/decks/pop-shape/chocolate/cleveland-chunk-deck-pid-11357


Dime Bag Hardware Angled Wedge Rubber Riser Pads 5/16"-9/16" (8mm-14mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXVG3WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pJj3CbN0BRAW8

I'll try to remember to upload the model somewhere later (remind me if interested). A couple of my spools are 5kg, so I made a custom adjustable spool holder. Prints in about an hour, just needs four 22mm bearings.

It's basically a "rack" base (like the rack from a rack and pinion), with 2 plates that snap in vertically between "teeth". Each plate has 2 spindles that match the ID of a bearing. Then there are 4 "wheel guides" that snap on to the OD of the bearing, with a lip to guide the spool to stay on the bearing.

Could use some extra reinforcement on the vertical plates, but it's done pretty well for around 20-30 hours of printing with it thus far.

Pads I've really liked these for the value.

Butt/hip

I feel like hips are under talked about. After my first fall I got these. My hips were the most bruised up part. Even months later I can feel it.

You seem rather accident prone, brother. Might I suggest one of these, before it is too late.

Yeah, I'd definitely recommend getting wrist guards. I use these: https://smile.amazon.com/Triple-Saver-Wristsavers-Black-Small/dp/B0000DZIK1

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I wear wrist guards when I'm working on something new and it's unpredictable how I'll fall, but when I first started skating as an adult I just wore them all the time. A tailbone pad is also helpful. I see some adults wearing helmets too. These things won't necessarily save you from a bad fall (although there have been times when I've fallen hard on my hands and the wrist guards probably prevented injury) but hopefully they'll give you confidence and make it more likely you'll get comfortable with the ice and falling properly to reduce your risk of injury.

The truck where pretty tight I think know having adjusted them. They are the standard ones that come with this board http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NXO33MM
and Thank you for the welcome.

Longboard Nose Guard by Griffin Boards https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXVL9VR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_T-uGybFK3AJA3

I'm fairly certain it's this one.

Any updates from Inboard on your board?

I have these and they fit my Metroboard great

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXVL9VR/

That was really hard for me to parse, so I made this formatted list, with links and current prices (in USD via Amazon):


Component | Item | Price
---|---|---
motor | Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 6364-190kv Brushless Outrunner Motor | $176
motor speed controller | Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro 1/10 Brushless ESC with SMARTSENSE | $116
remote control | Spektrum 2322 DX2E 2-Channel DSMR Surface Radio System | $70
battery | Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 20C Lipo Pack | $50
battery charger | Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Battery Packs + Power Supply | $58
deck | ??? | ?
trucks | Paris V2 180mm Longboard Trucks Black | $45
wheels | Orangatang Kegel 80mm 80a Orange Longboard Wheels Set of 4 | $60
motor gear | 16t pinion gear | ?
wheel gear | 36t drive wheel gear | ?
drive belt | ??? | ?
motor mount | welded motor mount | ?
| total price | $575


If you respond with links to the ? items I'll edit this and add them in.

This so I don't splatter my brain everywhere when I bail longboarding.

I have $80 in Amazon gift cards to buy a first longboard for a birthday present for my girlfriend. Just looking for something nice and easy to cruse with. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what to get? Heres what I've picked out so far. Which of these looks best?

http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonics-Swallowtial-Longboard-Complete-Skateboard/dp/B00EWP1BGQ/ref=sr_1_39?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407953148&sr=1-39&keywords=longboard

http://www.amazon.com/Quest-Cruiser-Artisan-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B008EZNY4W/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407953306&sr=1-2&keywords=longboard

http://www.amazon.com/Atom-Longboards-91003-Pintail-Longboard/dp/B002KD4YRA/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407953545&sr=1-3&keywords=longboard

Open to any other suggestions. I know $80 isnt going to get me much, but its really all I can spare right now. Thanks guys and gals

Magnets: https://www.fasttech.com/products/1276305

Bearings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BBGTK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What accessories should I buy now to have when my BBV2 comes in?

I've already got the Triple 8 Brainsaver helmet but what are some good options for a wall-mount, backpack that can carry the board, etc?

Hey guys!
Just subscribed, I'm new both here and to Longboarding in general, so please be gentle!

I just bought this on amazon. I know it's not a top of the line board or anything, but I'm brand new to this and I don't want to spend 180 bucks on something and end up not enjoying the hobby.

A lot of the reviews said it's a good beginner board and good for the price, but most of the negative reviews mentioned the wheels, and bearings. So my questions are:

1. Did I make a really bad decision? Should I just cancel the order?
   
   
2. If I do decide to upgrade the wheels, bearings or trucks, what brand or type should I get, and is there a good youtube tutorial that will show me how to go about doing it?
   
   Just so everyone is clear, I'm really just looking to cruise around the neighborhood, and get me to be a little more active. Not looking to race downhill or anything, if that matters for any advice.
   
   Thanks a lot for listening to me, and this seems like a cool little sub, hope I'll be spending more time here in the weeks to come!

I think it's this one but I could be wrong op would know

Triple Eight Helmet with Sweatsaver Liner, Black Rubber/Red, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CMDS6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9a89AbXTJR7RT

These hillbillies work well for me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046EZ5A6

What do you guys think of this cheap af longboard? My broke friend just got it. He intends to just cruise around. I think it would be fine. May have to replace bearings and wheels eventually.

This isn’t a replacement for a full set of knee pads, wrist guards, knee pads etc. However I just nose dived at very high speeds on pavement, and these pieces of gear plus a good tuck and roll let me walk away with just a few scratches.

Helmet:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007CMDS6M/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N6IHP1Q/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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.

these are available for $1199, shipped and sold by amazon

amazon link

I got a triple8 helmet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CMDRV8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but I don't know if it's worse than others, as I have not yet fallen badly and bumped my head hard against the floor or anything like that. Also, I got this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DZIK1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for wrist guard, they had a package with elbow and knee guard, but I didn't get that one, and got just the wristguard.

Let yourself heal up first. Then when you are ready to get back into it wear one of these.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004IUJEDW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's actually a foam certified version of the helmet you linked that I bought, if you liked the look of your link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M569K6M/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What's the target spin time to shoot for using a regular rollerblade bearings? I have [these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BBGTK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) from Amazon. As is, right out of the bag, I can get maybe 10 seconds. Once I clean and polish the bearings, I can get it up to a minute. Tomorrow, I'm going to increase the polishing time and clean it out a little better and see how much I can get the time up to.

I ordered this one it comes in different colors as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CMDRV8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've got like new 97mm white evolve gtr wheels along with old boy ceramic bearings that cost me $45 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QLMQW6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

PM if interested, I can sell as a batch

This may or may not be what you are looking for but it would potentially take the beating If your board flips onto concrete.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MXVL9VR/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1481148433&sr=8-31&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=longboard+nose+guard&dpPl=1&dpID=51a2B6bWQAL&ref=plSrch

Hey, I saw your first option for a skate deck sold out, that sucks...

Have you considered a Powell deck?

I'm a week from doing the same... With the savings/price difference, I was thinking of picking up one of these for times when the Boosted needs repairs :). Loaded Icarus Flex-2 Complete Longboard (Pro Build) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HU972I6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TNKlybGVQBQ1J

Purple orangotang nipples. It's enough spring to come out of a turn easily, you can carve well enough, and I haven't gotten speed wobbles in awhile. We're roughly the same weight, though I do ride with a backpack usually, so I'm a bit closer to 200 lbs while riding.

I would get a helmet, eskate gloves and new wheels. I had the boosted wheels chunk on my first ride. I didn't fall, only noticed when I finished my ride.

helmet https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Certified-Skateboard-Helmet/dp/B00M569K6M/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=triple+8+helmet&qid=1569281439&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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gloves https://flatland3d.com/shop/all-products/all-e-skate-accessories/e-skate-glove/

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wheels https://www.amazon.com/Orangatang-Longboard-Cruising-Electric-Skateboards/dp/B07CLLJ7X2

I know you asked for backpack, but just to give you another option. I use this one and it works well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/eTransportBags-Boosted-Custom-Electric-Skateboards/dp/B01L9GF8E6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495670727&sr=8-1&keywords=boosted+board+bag

I rock these on every ride, they're great ->
Hillbilly Wrist Guard Gloves - Half Finger (Black, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046EZ5A6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2VRCCb09GM4D0

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?

Ceramic Bearings

I have tried them all and these are hands down the best you can buy for the money.

I won’t use any other bearings in my skates.



If you don’t want ceramic, I recommend these as an excellent alternative at an incredible price.

ILQ-9 Pro Bearings

Replace .fr in the URI with .com and you’ll be on the US site. https://www.amazon.com/Orangatang-Nipples-Longboard-Skateboard-Bushings/dp/B07B3LY57F/

Hillbilly Wrist Guard Gloves - Half Finger (Black, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046EZ5A6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tL9mDbDYW6H9S

comment content: You didn't mention if you are already a skater. If not you should consider getting a nice longboard and save yourself some money while you build on your skills. Loaded makes some awesome boards. Check out the Loaded Icarus it's got a nice flex and with Paris V2 180mm trucks and 80mm Kegel wheels it will be buttery smooth. Save the rest of that money to buy your first car.

https://www.amazon.com/Loaded-Icarus-Flex-2-Complete-Longboard/dp/B01HU972I6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486175345&sr=8-2&keywords=ICARUS+Loaded




subreddit: boostedboards

submission title: Is it worth it?

redditor: PhantomMaxx

comment permalink: https://www.reddit.com/r/boostedboards/comments/5rxhf2/is_it_worth_it/ddb3d9l

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!

Thanks, your comment led me here. I think she'll love it.

I’m trying to get into long boarding and upgrade a board I got years ago but was wondering if this setup would work.

Would these trucks (9” axle ones) work with both these wheels (unsure about these i’m trying to keep the cost down without sacrificing quality too much and i’ve read good things about these) and this board ?

i’ve posted here before and some great suggestions and info but I tend to over research everything and this is no exception. If anyone has any better suggestions for trucks and wheels that would work for that board and not break the bank that’d be great!

Thanks in advance for any help!

I weigh 170 and bought these bushings.


Orangatang Nipples Medium Longboard Skateboard Truck Bushings (Purple, Set of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B3LY57F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IBvxDbNDRKWA7

I would suggest a wider board, this one looks nice (i searched the canadian Amazon for ya! https://www.amazon.ca/Eightbit-41-Inch-Complete-Longboard-Green/dp/B011LOZ81Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1464460680&sr=1-3&keywords=longboard

Which board out of these two are better for a first board? I'll be mainly using these for cruising

1. http://www.amazon.com/Atom-Longboards-91047-Drop-Through-Longboard/dp/B0056IY39K
   
2. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NXO33MM/

I rock the Triple 8 Sweatsaver (https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Helmet-Sweatsaver-Rubber/dp/B007CMDS6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501821586&sr=8-1&keywords=triple+8+brainsaver) and a set of Bullet pads (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Bullet_Adult_Safety_Set_knee_elbow_wrist/descpage-BUASSG.html)

Hey I was wondering if this board is good or not. I thought it was but still not sure. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/EIGHTBIT-Inch-Drop-Complete-Longboard/dp/B011LOZ81Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

I was thinking perhaps this one for one of my brats and something like this for the other. Ages 13 and 6...but I know basically nothing about skateboards. Back in the day, I dated a guy who rode a Double Vision board, but that was more years than I care to count! The reviews look good, but I'm a freelance writer and see jobs posted all the time for "review writing," so I am a bit hesitant to trust those by themselves.

This is the board I got http://www.amazon.com/ATOM-91003-Atom-Pintail-Longboard/dp/B002KD4YRA/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1345755593&sr=1-2&keywords=sector+9

Hello all, I was wondering if you guys could give a recommendation on some impact shorts for snowboarding. I have narrowed it down to 4 based upon price and availability to me in Vancouver.

The creme of the crop seems to be skeletools and azzpadz, but those are a little hard to get a hold of, as far as I can tell, in Vancouver.

So if you could either recommend one of the four I have pre-selected, or if you think I'm way off base on something and letting me know. My budget is $150.

Hillbilly impact shorts

http://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-protective-gear-27041-Impact/dp/B001CSYNZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454009944&sr=8-1&keywords=hillbilly+impact

Triple 8 bumsaver

http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Bumsaver-Black-Medium/dp/B004IUJEDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454009975&sr=8-1&keywords=bumsaver

Burton total impact

http://www.amazon.com/Burton-Total-Impact-Form-Short/dp/B00YMN2HVQ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1454010000&sr=8-10&keywords=burton+impact

Protec ips lo pro

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-tec-IPS-Pads-Black-X-Large/dp/B009LIFNEU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1454010030&sr=8-4&keywords=protec+ips

1. You can find a quality helmet just about anywhere, [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Brainsaver-Rubber-Helmet-Sweatsaver/dp/B007CMDRV8/ref=sr_1_3?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1449025882&sr=1-3&keywords=skateboard+helmet) is a decent looking helmet, nothing too special. But don't forget to add these amazing stickers to the sides.
   
   
2. Haven't personally tried them, but these BoardBlazers seem to be good quality lights, Casey Neistat has a video on the BoostedBoard in general and shows the lights off.
   
   
3. By tips and tricks I'm assuming you mean things like the regenerative braking. Boosted's Tip Tuesday on Pinterest is a good place to start(If not, go check out /r/longboarding for longboard tricks, although it isn't advised because of the motor/battery)
   
   If you don't understand something, don't be afraid to ask!
   
   

I ordered both last week. Wowgo shipped within two days, nothing yet on the Meepo (as expected). I've also emailed with both, and Kieran has better english than Jason, they are not the same guy. Jason claims Wowgo is using the same components as the current meepo with two exceptions. Wowgo is using shielded bearings to help with water resistance (https://www.amazon.com/Skateboard-Bearings-Double-Shielded-Silver/dp/B002BBGTK6), and Wowgo batteries are reportedly from the "same supplier" but a "bigger factory" than Meepo's batteries (Samsung cells). Same warranty.

Jason said he did a range test on a Wowgo and got 16.5 miles and he weighs 150lbs. Obviously these range tests vary wildly based on about a million factors, but that's what he said.

So that's all I know at the moment. If everything else is equal, I would order a Wowgo just for the shipping time, but there is no definite answer on if they really are the same yet or not, only speculation. A friend of mine is going to buy my Meepo when it comes so I don't plan on owning both, but I should still be able to compare them.

Edit: Jason from Wowgo also said they would be raising their prices, so I assume both boards will be more expensive eventually. The Meepo has had several price increases since launch.

I mean, if you're really concerned about it, you can buy one of these

It’s preference I wear 10.5 and I use a 8.25” board. It depends on what you wanna skate for street and technical skating use 7.5-8, for bowl only use 8.5-9, and for both use 8-8.75. For something good on Amazon I’d say your best bet for all around skating is:Powell Peralta has good cheap skate boards or this Flight deck known to be almost indestructible

I bought a Tuffy Bag about a year ago and was so disappointed in what I got for the price that I made my own to sell. It's basically just a slightly better version of that Tuffy Bag, but, unlike the Tuffy Bag, I think the price is fair ($59.99 vs $99.99). And it actually has a handle instead of just the cheap shoulder strap.

I apologize if we are not supposed to post links here, but here is a link to my bag if you are interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9GF8E6

The wait is over! You have two major categories:

One wheel: https://onewheel.com/products/xr

Longboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZJGT2W/

https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Bumsaver-Black-Medium/dp/B004IUJEDW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449262014&sr=8-2&keywords=Crash+shorts