(Part 3) Best skateboards & accessories according to redditors

>little wheeled carts

You mean these things?

Then go ahead and order one of these with it OP.

I use the Might D Light- It is bright, magnetic, and rechargeable with a phone usb charger.
https://www.amazon.com/Might-D-Light-LED130-Rechargeable-Folding-Worklight/dp/B002T4AEGK/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1499912062&sr=1-1&keywords=might+d+light+magnetic

I always bring garbage bags, reusable shopping bags, paper towels, wipes, copious amounts of hand sanitizer, and I bring a step ladder with me. I am 5'5 but I cannot climb easily into some of the taller dumpsters. I keep a gallon of water and a first aid kit in the event of cuts. (you will want to clean it out right away). Much of this could be condensed into a backpack too.

Not knowing where you live, I really cannot say what stores would be best. Just gotta keep at it. You will eventually hit a jackpot. I literally check pretty much every dumpster I come across.. haha.

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

You talkin' about these?

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

They're called scooter boards and you can buy them on Amazon.

For those wondering on technique (/u/WYLD-STALLYNS and /u/spyrolll so far):

I used several exposures at 30 seconds each -- I used a camera with manual control for this. By slowly walking around the car during each shot with one of these, the light blended together into an evenly-lit shot.

Don't despair if that light scares you off in terms of price. A good LED worklight like this one can do the job almost as well.

The car was lit with a single shot -- I walked slowly from left to right, around 25 seconds, to light the whole car. It's good to follow the car's bodylines so the light is even.

After that, I took two 30 second shots of the snowbank behind -- waving the light first to the left, then right.

Finally, I combined them in Photoshop. I layered all of the shots on top of one another, and used layer masking.

Finally, I cropped out some garbage and cloned out some specks of light that came from nearby streetlamps. It's not perfect, by any means. Still fun.

PM me for more info if you'd like!

edit: this super quick video by Andrew Link (one of the kings of this method) also helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXBggMK1Ps

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.

Surf racks

Skate/Snow racks

Falling correctly is obviously a big part of reducing damage and wearing a typical wrist guard would minimize damage more than these gloves. I've got both these guards and I wear the killer only while practicing tricks on my regular skateboard. They are way too cumbersome when I'm going to and from classes and carrying stuff. The 2 pucks on the flatland are angled in such a way that falling straight down gets translated into a horizontal sliding motion to minimize wrist damage. I've fallen once going 16 mph and I did not injure my wrists or palms. Most of the damage gets transferred to the elbow region and I always wear pads for that.


Then again I've only got a Mini S so you might want to look for better protection if you're going much faster.

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)

Triple Eight Saver Series Pad Set... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WTUY7G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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

I believe that's a different model. The knee pads for derby are definitely different.

These are the ones I have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NIZZ5U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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?

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.

keep in mind the amazon price is from TGM skateboards.. which is a shop in michigan

so they are paying the equivalent of around $36 US here is a pair indy 139s on amazon from TGM for $35 with free shipping in the US now keep in mind the UK amazon listing is not free shipping it's £12... this brings the price above $52US and then chances are they may need to pay import tax after that

so for OP... since the amazon item would be shipping from a US based seller in Michigan it would be a good idea to find out if there will be any additional taxes added to the £38.87

I agree, as a fellow pedant this is not a traditional go-kart. In fact I struggled with every word of this title in that none of them are technically accurate. "Man" (child) "Expertly"(who knows) "Drifts" (spins) "Go-Kart" ([this but bigger and with a motor] (https://www.amazon.com/Scooter-Safety-Handles-K-Roo-Sports/dp/B00FJDATHC)) "around"(through, maybe) "Office" (if this is what flies for an office these days then I'm quitting my job).

Still, the video needed a catchy, simple, descriptive title, and all of those words were the best that fit after much deliberation.

> skatehut.co.uk

Looking through the site, wow... I didn't realize how hard VAT hit you for those US brand trucks. I need to do more research on trucks available in the UK. The prices for the brands I mentioned are totally unreasonable over there. Reading reviews about Enuff doesn't build my confidence in them, though, so I'd still steer clear if you can swing the cash.

Edit: maybe check Amazon? I found some reasonably priced 8" Independent trucks with free delivery on the UK Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Independent-Stage-11-Standard-Truck/dp/B00APL6OY0

What are the criteria? Has to have a hook and be able to stand up? Do you need rechargeable?

Here's one for $22 that does basically what the snap-on one does although it might not be as stable.

And this kinda ridiculous looking but well-reviewed folding light for $30.

edit: try this Amazon search to get an idea of some of the stuff that's out there

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.

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

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.

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.

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

187 Killer Wrist Guards - Black - Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NIZZ5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-G5Ryb8J33G37

I got you fam

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 got these, they have literally saved my ass. https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-protective-gear-27041-Impact/dp/B001CSYNZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504704551&sr=8-1&keywords=hillbilly+impact+shorts

http://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Wrist-Guard-Gloves-Finger/dp/B0046EWXC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457747731&sr=8-1&keywords=hillbilly+wrist+guards

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.)

ABSOLUTELY!

Here are the hilbilly ass pads I swear by! I feel they are excellent protection all around including tailbone. I also have the RED impact shorts and will sometimes wear both if I'm going crazy, but the RED shorts don't protect the tailbone nearly as well as the HillBilly's.



http://www.amazon.com/HILLBILLY-2704-Pad-Hillbilly-Butt-Pads/dp/B002UHXY8G

I would say the Demon Snow Flex force short that floppy linked are #2.

There is no shame in armoring up and anybody who says otherwise is a douche.

Golfer's Tape

Can't go wrong, great stuff.

Got one of these

I use these and LOVE them. Hillbilly half finger wrist guard gloves.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046EWXC4/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_vATACbB5DADVQ

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

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

Gotta get her a little scooter for her butt like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJDATHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0IMOCbZYBQD58

Grip is one of the more over-trained things. It's really tough to program for - there is no consensus on beneficial grip routines. Benni Magnusson had grip problems for years, until he started strapping up on all but his heaviest sets. For him, he wasn't making gains on his grip because he was doing too much.

If you can't use chalk, Purell hand sanitizer will help. It gets rid of some of the oils on your hand.
Also, taping your index finger and thumb (with athletic tape or, preferably, golfer's tape) helps a lot too.
Lastly, on the hook grip, make sure you're really squeezing the hell out of your thumb.

I'm using Hillbilly wrist guards - half finger and Hillbilly impact shorts I've put them to good use and they're holding up great. If you're thinking about getting the shorts, double and triple check the sizing. When reading reviews, I saw a lot of people complaining about the sizing, so I ordered a size smaller than normal (medium instead of large) and they fit perfectly. phew

Parts list to make two spinners:

-Bearings, this is a pack of 8 for a buck

-Two Split Ring Hangers

-Two 5/16" x 1/2" hex bolts

-Two 5/16" x 1/2" nuts

-Four 5/16" acorn nuts

I found all the hardware at Lowe's.

Im just getting back into the game after a 20 year hiatus and have the same concerns as you. Surprisingly, I quickly remembered how to fall again but I definitely miss my harbinger wrist wraps. They were awesome back in the day as they were gloves that had a nice solid wrap around the wrist and a palm side splint only. I always worried about the top side splint breaking my fingers and this was an awesome solution. I went down hard numerous times in parks and street and those things were champs. Unfortunately, they don't make them anymore but I did order the ones below and they will be arriving today. I will update here after I use them if you'd like.

Hillbilly Wrist Guard Gloves - Half Finger (Black, Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046EWXC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rSisDbJAEVE6A

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.

I used to use gloves, but they irritate my skin. I would prefer one, but it's not worth the discomfort for weeks to come. So I found some golfer's tape, and I wrap all the fingers other than my thumb on my left hand. It works well for me, even on hot days. The tape is nice and stretchy, but I can go a whole round with just one small piece on each of the aforementioned fingers.

Link to tape: http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Lightweight-Conforming-Protective-stretched/dp/B000U0D4TE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410291115&sr=8-1&keywords=golfers+tape

Yeah, 608s. I think I used these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUH45DU/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 since I had some left over after making a couple fidget spinners.

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 remember scrambling for those pesky m3 screws… getting the right length etc. I used to buy them at about $.25 each from the local “metric” carrying hardware store! Amazon has these assortments…

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ONCP88/

And 608 bearings! WTF is a 608 bearing? Again, Amazon comes through…

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUH45DU/

I have the same problem on my thumb from gripping the racket to tightly.

This tape has some flex to it so it doesn't constrict your thumb range of motion as much as other tape:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U0D4TE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've tried a couple of wrist guards, but I've found these to be the best:

Hillbilly Wrist Guard Gloves - Half Finger
http://amzn.to/2rlkPve (Amazon affiliate link)

They slip on like gloves. The guard plastic doesn't get in the way of holding the Boosted controller. And the half-fingers don't get in the way too much of the Flatland3D O-ring I have on the controller.

I tried a couple of different wrist guards, but they were either not as simple to put on as these Hillbilly's or they got in the way of the controller.

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?

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!

great price on diy bearings.........https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Bearings-Skateboard-Longboard-101005003128/dp/B00BUH45DU/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1473162718&sr=1-3&keywords=Bearings+Skateboard

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WTUY7G/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527605199&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=triple%2B8%2Bwrist%2Bguards&dpPl=1&dpID=511IupeowrL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1 I got these! I fell at 22 mph and it didn't feel great luckily no broken bones. Haven't healed all the way but these fit well and will hopefully give me the confidence to get on and ride again!

Ended up getting this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WTUY7G?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

With a certified 888 helmet with sweat savers.

I'm stoked. My Metroboard that I bought from /u/iMFrepresent is coming tomorrow!

i bought this man and now that I know I'm protected when I fall I don't shake as much when I'm riding my boosted board and it's a bundle of protection :).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WTUY7G?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

$20 bucks get one in two days here or $55 and get one when its ready in september?

There are actually pads for your lower back, if by lower back you mean tailbone:

https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-protective-gear-2704-Pad-Impact/dp/B002UHXY8G

They’re more of a thing in the Rollerblading world though.

The rest of your back you really don’t need padding for, the main thing is just to have all of your vertices covered since 99% of the time that’s what absorbs the brunt of any impact.

Check these out

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

Perhaps one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/StoreYourBoard-Skateboard-Rack-3-Boards/dp/B0046MA1XE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=skateboard+wall+rack&qid=1564262069&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Hillbilly's I believe will be the most protection you can find for the money. https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-protective-gear-2704-Pad-Impact/dp/B002UHXY8G. I believe MBs.com is the original maker. My son wears triple 8 bumsavers. . I wear crash pants 100% of the time I skate pools and parks and whenever I'm pushing my DH comfort zone.

I bought these when I started out. They look ugly as hell but they work really well, and they go inside my pants anyway. Still wear them in the park. They run pretty large though.

Heard good things about skeletools as well. Just search for impact shorts on Amazon.

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!

Might I recommend something like this? The only problem is that it may be too bright, so you might want to diffuse it a little.

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/

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

Turtle Flyer

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

I don't know what the "best" things are, but I use a Bern Watts helmet (https://www.amazon.com/Bern-Unlimited-Summer-XX-Large-3X-Large/dp/B00FL7LMAE/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482294642&sr=1-2&keywords=bern+helmet), 187 Killer wrist guards (https://www.amazon.com/187-Killer-Wrist-Guards-Black/dp/B004NIZZ5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482294676&sr=1-1&keywords=wrist+guard+killer), my friend sent me sector 9 pads (https://www.amazon.com/Sector-Momentum-Protective-Black-Medium/dp/B00J0UWGE4/ref=sr_1_11?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482294736&sr=1-11&keywords=sector+9+pads and https://www.amazon.com/Sector-Precision-Elbow-Protective-Medium/dp/B00J8DX36I/ref=sr_1_13?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482294736&sr=1-13&keywords=sector+9+pads) and I have some bash guard accessories for sale (https://www.reddit.com/r/boostedboards/comments/5jf3pk/v1_flatland_3d_accessories_for_sale/)

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Sports-Standard-Scooter-Handles/dp/B002OS3PSK

these have handles, but you can probably cut them off so you can be hardcore

You know what I liked more than those? These things. I wonder if they make an adult version.

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

Deck: Any of the big brands, kinda personal preference based on pop / board shape / graphics [Baker, Element (not featherlights, they tend to snap.), Flip, Zero, MiniLogo, etc.] You can also usually get a blank deck from one of those companies for a cheaper price.

Trucks: Independent trucks are what I've always used. Thunder trucks are good quality too. Indys are just kinda classic and very popular. Dad used em back in the 80s. (of the appropriate size, usually 139s, depends on deck width)

Wheels: Totally personal opinion, but I like Bones 100s or Spitfire Formula 4s

Bearings: Bones Reds. Classic. My dad skated on these too. I have skated on them ever since I started at 8 years old. Tried, true, affordable.

Here's my most recently purchased full, complete deck, parted out, for you to look at:

Deck: (not the exact same as mine, got it at a local shop. Deathwish decks are manufactured by Baker.) http://www.amazon.com/Deathwish-Deathspray-Black-Skateboard-Decks/dp/B0086Q7B2A/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1453949834&sr=1-5&keywords=deathwish+skateboard

Trucks: http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Stage-Standard-Truck-Silver/dp/B00APL6OY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1453949901&sr=1-1&keywords=Independent+139

Wheels: http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Wheels-100s-52mm-White/dp/B00CLCLRZW/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1453949927&sr=1-1&keywords=Bones+100s

Bearings: http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Reds-Precision-Skate-Bearings/dp/B000FDRQ1S/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1453949941&sr=1-1&keywords=Bones+reds


Good Luck! If you want to get into skateboarding, I highly recommend going into a local shop. A big part of skate culture is supporting your local stores, which are usually filled with some pretty cool people.

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.

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

Yeah it's a kids' gym toy

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