(Part 4) Top products from r/NewSkaters

I've been skating for a while and more or less have only been skating transition for the past 6 years-ish. Mainly I started just where you are with some rather large (I would call) street wheels. For transition I found that the lager wheels tend to help build some speed and the softer they are the better they grip on concrete. So currently I've been riding these which are 60mm 85a wheels. I know 60mm is REALLY big jump but I've found they help launch my fatass better than 58mm. These wheels are ninja like on just about every riding surface.

As a last FYI if you decide to go anywhere in the 56-60mm range of sizes I would recommend riser pads, and for the 60mm+ wheels you may need to be looking in the longboard section, I have some 0.25" risers with my powells and they work pretty great, minimal wheel bite.

Last last thing: If you move to flat edge wheels stray from febels, smiths, Willie grinds, really anything that will put stress on the inside of the wheel. (I've ripped the wheel off the core of some 60mm 85a OJ's)

Check on youtube for a better summary than this but..

You'll need some sort of container to clean them in, Bonez sells a kit that works really well but i've also seen people make their own out of gatorade bottles.

You'll need some type of cleaner, people are always debating on what's best to use but I use pretty much any Citrus Cleaner (no harsh chemicals) like this : https://www.amazon.com/Citrus-Magic-Natural-Purpose-22-Ounce/dp/B00005UCPX

You'll also need lubricant to re lube the bearings after cleaning, just buy a 7 dollar bones speed cream bottle. One will last you forever.

No promises on that, but I will try to find something that will help you more. :D

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https://www.amazon.com/TSG-42-17-40-02-Professional-Wristguard-Medium/dp/B002LMN47Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540354237&sr=8-3&keywords=tsg+wrist+guards&dpID=41x8fMGFwrL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

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And some protec wristguards, which seems also to be fine, I guess ( I have a helmet from pro tec and its doing a great job so far)

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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Protec_Street_Wrist_Guards/descpage-PCSWG.html

You would be better off not using any lubricant.
I clean bearings with 90% isopropyl alcohol and then put one tinsy tiny drop of rem oil. It is a bit cheaper than the skate specific oil and I think it works better.

• Premium board 72.95
  
  Trucks, wheels bearings $52.95 - lifetime warrenty
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Skateboard-Trucks-Wheels-Beari/dp/B002R6SAFW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=independant+trucks&qid=1564774076&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
  
  Customskateboards.com - deck $30 shipping included +$3 for griptape, if you get more it's $17 more per board including shipping. I weigh 180 lbs and I have yet to snap one of these boards. They are the best in the business.
  
  
• Cheap board $40
  
  I can't really recommend this board but the trucks and wheels are solid so you can replace the board after it breaks (which depending on your weight could be never). The bushings on the trucks might need replaced within a a few months or simply according to taste. Even if you put the board into the garbage right away it's not a bad price for trucks and wheels.
  
  https://www.amazon.com/MINORITY-32inch-Maple-skateboard-Snake/dp/B06XWXC2TN/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=skateboard&qid=1564774306&s=gateway&sr=8-5
  
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  Another thing to consider is DKL griptape, it costs a little more than regular griptape but it saves you on the most expensive part of skating... shoes. You're shoes will not wear out from using this stuff so give it a look.

Blankdecks.com is a great site for blanks.

This is the skateboard I ride right now from Amazon, and it's decent

Ricta Clouds 78A

Lucky Bearings

Hardware

Trucks and deck is based on how wide you want I personally prefer 9+ inch decks give me how wide you want it and I will send you the rest. Also please give me your weight as well for proper bushings.

Amazon my friend

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039ZDVIG?vs=1

Amazon does have skateboard stuff but not a good variety, that being said what they do offer is quality. The only problem being the deck, i've tried to buy decks off amazon and for the most part they only have blanks. I'll link one anyway but you may want to go with a deck from elsewhere. The rest of the board should be good to get from amazon though.

Trucks (in 139mm) : https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Stage-Polished-Standard-Skateboard/dp/B01AKE6Q8K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524613164&sr=8-3&keywords=Indy%2BTrucks&th=1&psc=1

Bearings: https://www.amazon.com/Bones-Reds-Precision-Skate-Bearings/dp/B000FDRQ1S/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1524613269&sr=1-1&keywords=Redz+Bearings

Wheels : https://www.amazon.com/Spitfire-Formula-Classic-Skateboard-Wheels/dp/B00GUOU4WY/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1524613294&sr=1-6&keywords=spitfire%2Bwheels&th=1&psc=1

Hardware: https://www.amazon.com/INDEPENDENT-Genuine-Parts-Phillips-Hardware/dp/B00I0HPRQM/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1524613373&sr=1-3&keywords=skateboard+hardware

Deck (This is the hard part on amazon) : https://www.amazon.com/Moose-Blank-Skateboard-Dipped-White/dp/B002R6LE7I/ref=sr_1_14?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1524613395&sr=1-14&keywords=skateboard+deck

Have you tried loosening the bolt inside the wheels? Sometimes (and most frequently on new skateboards) it comes too tight. A few spins and you'll be fine.

If you're starting you could buy a Skateboard Tool like this one.

Wheels and shock/riser pads are standardized, since all truck baseplates, mounting holes, and axles (not the full axle length, just the part that the wheel goes on) are built to the same specifications (excluding niche specialty parts). However, since increasing wheel diameter decreases the distance between the bottom of your deck and the top of your wheels, adding larger wheels means you have a greater chance for wheelbite. Most cruisers/longboards are build for larger wheels, but if you're using a standart popsicle deck, you'll need to add riser or shock pads. Generally, you can follow this formula to find how big of a riser/shock pad you'll need:
Take the difference between the diameter of the stock wheels that came with your board and your new, larger wheels and divide it by two. The resulting measurement will be the thickness of the pads you need. Keep in mind that if you're using shock pads instead of riser pads, you'll want to add a few millimeters since they'll compress more under strain.

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Here's a link to some great rust resistant bearings:
https://www.amazon.com/Rush-All-Weather-Stainless-Skateboard-Bearings/dp/B00375PJL0

it says 'sand spray grip'
both of these will work just fine, right?
( https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/9in-x-33in-bigfoot-sheet ) ( https://www.amazon.com/Mob-Skateboard-Grip-Sheet-BUBBLE/dp/B002E0B2BK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491782033&sr=8-1&keywords=mob+griptape )

I've heard that this dry teflon lubricant is supposed to work well.
Finish Line DRY Teflon Bicycle Chain Lube, 4-Ounce Drip Squeeze Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IDZXRM/

More importantly get a different deck and trucks that fit the same width as it. Those independent trucks are fine. If you have big feet I don't recommend getting 7.75 as I did and it was a big mistake. I'm not aware of the quality of this deck but this is how it should be shaped.
https://www.amazon.com/Moose-Blank-Skateboard-Dipped-Black/dp/B0030DAPWM/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1487018815&sr=1-5&keywords=skateboard+deck

Or check out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PNEVK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This has the right chemicals RatVision was referring to.

I got two them for $6.50 on Amazon not too long ago.

r/knolling might be close

Also this book:

Things Come Apart: A Teardown Manual for Modern Living
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0500516766/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1aBvDb0VT6Q59

http://www.wheelbone.com/

http://skateboard.about.com/od/practicegear/fr/Wheelbone_Review.htm

http://www.amazon.com/Wheelbone-WHEELB-Practice-Strap/dp/B002WMMR7I

Try something along these lines. A complete will be fine for you to get started on, since you seem rather argumentative and not willing to listen to /u/DerpyDan126

New Setup:

Deck: Meow Milo 7.75

Trucks: Independent S-11 Hollows 7.75

Wheels: OJ Keyframes 87a

Bearings: Bones Reds

Hardware: White Standard Hardware

Skate Tool: Standard Skate Tool + Ratchet + File

Shoes: Nike SB

Just a tip, order everything from Skate Warehouse. They delivered to my door in less than 3 days, much faster than the other options. The reason why I ordered from different websites was because they didn't have everything I needed on Skate Warehouse. And if you're wondering why the wheels look a bit big, it's because they're a combination of cruiser wheels at 87a. It's still soft enough to be quiet, yet hard enough to do tricks