(Part 3) Top products from r/longboarding

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

So awhile I go I actually did this. Came out to like 3 or 4 bucks per set of bearings. This is the exact link

They were mediocre. They rolled but they weren't fast. The stock lubricant is a grease I think and is pretty thick. I used them with the mindset that they were my "thrash and throw away" bearings for rain skating. They seized up really fast though because of the double rubber seals. Also a fairly loose fit on the axle and in the wheels. There are some wheels I cannot run them in because they do not fit tight enough. I would not trust them going fast and sliding. They developed a small amount of play between the inner and outer races.

I wouldn't do it again now that I have lots of other bearings. But if you have 4 or 5 setups that need new bearings its not a bad idea.

ALSO an fyi about bearings:
A lot of bearing companies do order from VXB and the like. The manufacturers do in house QC to a certain degree but some companies do additional QC/tolerance testing before shipping out while others just ship them as soon as they get them (this is according to some super old fish threads).

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


 

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

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

Alright, thank you for the help, I really appreciate it!

Would I be better off getting a complete kit off of Amazon, or building it as a custom? And with the specifications I provided, would this be a good option to consider or would I get better bang for buck from Muirskate? :

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 not that, then how about this?

https://www.amazon.com/Sector-Drop-Thru-Skateboard-Complete-Longboard/dp/B00JSNU8D4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8

Thanks so much, you guys are seriously helping me not throw all my money away on generics

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

Hello!
I'm new to longboarding and want to find a decent but affordable (<200€) complete to start with.
I searched a bit and found some possibilities:
Churchill apple (or similar? - couldn't find it on amazon or anywhere else)
Then I found this one: https://stokedskateboards.com/gravity-olas-azules-drop-carve-complete.html
And two on amazon (sorry it's german):
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00OXPRAAG?psc=1
http://www.amazon.de/MAXOfit%C2%AE-Deluxe-Longboard-Silver-mehrschichtig/dp/B00LW4KT3Q/ref=sr_1_37?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1421702429&sr=1-37&keywords=longboard
Are they any good?/Are there better ones I didn't see? What about this KrackedSkulls website?
Thanks in advance

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

Seriously man, they offer a beautiful ride.

Hello Reddit, I'm moving to a home about a mile away from the subway soon and decided instead of catching the bus that I'll get a longboard a ride instead. I'm a newbie when it comes to this so I just want to be steered in the right direction. I'm looking into these decks right now from Amazon, what do you all think? Should I look into a specific brand? What's decent for cruising? Sorry for all the questions, just want to make a good decision. I don't want to exceed 150 dollars on the deck and accessories.

https://www.amazon.com/VOLADOR-freeride-longboard-complete-cruiser/dp/B01N5HAHFF/ref=sr_1_6?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1543514536&sr=1-6&keywords=longboard

https://www.amazon.com/Atom-Drop-Through-Longboard-Inch/dp/B00M3IIGJE/ref=sr_1_14?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1543514536&sr=1-14&keywords=longboard

https://www.amazon.com/Quest-QT-NSC44C-Original-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B008EZNY4W/ref=sr_1_7?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1543514536&sr=1-7&keywords=longboard

Ride on buddies. Appreciate any help <3

My go to cheap but good bearings would be these Bones Reds. If you take care not to ride them in the rain, they usually last me about 3-6 months of daily riding.

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

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

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

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

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

re-post from silverfish:

Re: cheap FULLFACE helmets?!!!
"I've gotten a Bell Sanction. Very light and affordable, but I had to make my own visor. Runs a size smaller, so if you wear a M for other helmets, get an L."

According to amazon it "weighs just 950 grams"

As an added bonus it looks pretty sick without the visor.

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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0059XCVVO/ You'll also need a sharp razor to trim it neatly. I'm assuming you have one on hand, if not just get one of those too.

Hey, I just got my Paris v2 180mm and Orangutan Stimulus 83a wheels. I'm now looking for a bearing and this is what I might be getting. Is the size okay for my wheels? Is there any specific things that I will need to take note of? One more thing is that are these bearing pre lubed? Do I need to lube it by myself? This is my first time assembling my board and I just want to make sure I got everything correct.

Hmmm alright, thats awesome to hear, I was leaning towards the carve. On another note, how does the Riviera Cherry Blossom ( https://www.amazon.com/Riviera-Blossom-Complete-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B009PQAPQ4 ) compare in terms of build/quality/similarity to the Drops'? I very much prefer the graphic of the Cherry Blossom, although it won't be like a huge game changer.

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

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

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

Would it be possible at all?

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

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

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

I have a few wheels that have caught my eye:

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

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

ill be honest im not really into building one ya know.

is this something that would be okay?

or something like this?

Could always do amazon, may be way easier in the long run

It’s a pintail. I googled pintail and found what looks like this exact board on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Krown-Pintail-Complete-Longboard-9x43-Inch/dp/B008EX36KG

Abec 11 Classic Thanes in 81a. So would I want something like this or this?

Just as a heads up for your next purchase:

$31.41 on Amazon right now for Triple Eight Dual Certified Helmet

https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Dual-Certified-Helmet/dp/B0091PBLSK/ref=sr_1_4?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1511758510&sr=1-4&keywords=skateboard+helmet

I usually don't bother but here in NC there can be a lot of mud, and I've had it build up enough to make the grip less grippy. I use this: https://amzn.com/B0000DD0L1

Or this one: http://www.amazon.com/Cruiser-Through-Longboard-Skateboard-Complete/dp/B00A6LAKNU/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1370069543&sr=8-24&keywords=Longboard

Check this link
Edit. Price $99 + 9 bucks of shipping

Opinions on this board? https://www.amazon.com/Riviera-Blossom-Complete-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B009PQAPQ4/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1469309700&sr=8-1&keywords=riviera+longboard&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

I'm looking to buy a helmet. How does this one look? From what I can tell, it has all the required certifications, but just thought I'd get someone else's input:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091PBLSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008V4D9K0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1419205550&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

here ya go

Hey guys! So I'm ordering a new longboard for myself and I'm looking to install some Gullwing Sidewinder II's (https://www.amazon.com/Gullwing-Sidewinder-Truck-Silver-9-Inch/dp/B009ZC91YU/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1479418728&sr=1-2&keywords=gullwing+sidewinder+2) This is the board I am buying: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EX36KG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Will I need risers to install the new trucks on this deck?

Actually there are these: http://www.amazon.com/Vault-Fiberflex-62mm-46mm-Wheels/dp/B007H36MC8 they're close to your price

They list that there is 5 sets left
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007H36MC8?pc_redir=T1

literally under $10

motor cycle helmets are heavy and will take a toll when turning your head.

instead, look into Bell Sanction and Bell Drop.

Is this a good board for beginners?

https://www.amazon.it/Longboard-Maxofit-Canadese-Through-Esaurimento/dp/B00OXPRAAG/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

100 Bearings for ~$50 on Amazon

It works out to $3.85/set

I only really use it to get around my college's campus. I had this one, but probably need something that will last longer

http://www.amazon.com/Prostik-W1307-12-Inch-Abrasive-Cleaner/dp/B0000DD0L1/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1464233002&sr=1-1&keywords=sanding+belt+pad+cleaner