Skateboard Question

May 8, 2008 @ 01:27 AM
Tonytones

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yo i want to make reg. skateboard right now to ride like a longboard. I just skate from point A to point B so can this be done on a regular deck? What kind of trucks/ wheels/ bearings do i need to make it ride like a longboard. ANSWERS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED GRACIAS AMIGOS cool
May 8, 2008 @ 01:47 AM
entangledvyne

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you could get longboard wheels and trucks, and risers, but it would ride like shiit think. its not a longboard without a "long board" not the right shape.
May 8, 2008 @ 01:59 AM
hypeist

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ive seen ppl do it
all i know about it is u need some big/really soft wheels
May 8, 2008 @ 02:03 AM
DREWBACCA

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any kind of skateboard deck will do. the actual smooth ride you will get is from the bigass tires. and you also need the longboard trucks which will make it easier to carve. and risers so the wheels dont scrape the board.

fastest bearings you can find. abec 10 is a good start

Forum Administrator • @HOYITSDREW

May 8, 2008 @ 02:08 AM
who?

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and if u only got normal skateboard trucks u need bigger screws and a plastic thingy to put between the trucks and the deck so the big wheels wont touch the deck namsaynnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

much easier to cop a new longboard tho :/
May 8, 2008 @ 02:17 AM
Jimmmy

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you need to but long board trucks, they are the only one with the kingpin at the right pitch.
www.google.com/products?q=sector+9+trucks&btnG=Search+Products&hl=en

then you need to grab some arbor longboard wheels.
any bearings should work, i dont think they have diff sizes.

then you need to cut the deck some wells. unless you just wont to get massive wheel bite and fall every turn you make.

oooooorrrrrrrrr

you could just by a short long board, they make complets you can by that are just as long as a normal skate, just slightly diff shape.
May 8, 2008 @ 12:00 PM
CHEEP

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fuck that shit... get a krooked zip zagger!
www.skatesonhaight.com/Krooked-Skateboards-Zip-Zagger-p/10023068c.htm
May 8, 2008 @ 12:54 PM
geturshineon

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fuck that shit... get a krooked zip zagger!
www.skatesonhaight.com/Krooked-Skateboards-Zip-Zagger-p/10023068c.htm


cheep, you clever devil you, i was about to post the exact same thing. i fuck around on a zip zigger, poppin nollies and shit, they are real fun..go support a legit company and cop a zip zagger!!

but if you dont feel like riding one, my filmer rolls around on a 8 inch deck, with some wide ass indys and like 62mm wheels..
May 8, 2008 @ 01:18 PM
king charles

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fuck that shit... get a krooked zip zagger!
www.skatesonhaight.com/Krooked-Skateboards-Zip-Zagger-p/10023068c.htm


cheeps on point,
although i was going to say get a zip zinger,
(the smaller version)
May 8, 2008 @ 03:18 PM
Comikazi

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ive seen ppl do it
all i know about it is u need some big/really soft wheels


qft... big soft wheels, risers, and maybe some indys (independent trucks)
May 8, 2008 @ 03:34 PM
DREWBACCA

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i think the point is he wants to have a modern skateboard that he can ride that rides like a long board.

Forum Administrator • @HOYITSDREW

May 8, 2008 @ 05:17 PM
LrgMpower

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longboards have more flex so it wont ride like but i guess like other people said get longboard parts and put them on ur board.
May 8, 2008 @ 05:21 PM
camthraxFHK

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I would get an oversized deck, maybe a pool deck, normal independent trucks with risers and then get big ass wheels 65mm ish wheels.
May 8, 2008 @ 07:30 PM
apple eyes

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Just push faster.
May 8, 2008 @ 08:56 PM
unknown force.

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how do the small longboard types ride? like the old-school lords of dogtown inspired ones
May 8, 2008 @ 09:46 PM
DREWBACCA

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^fast and turns quick.

you just have to get the biggest skateboard that you can if you do this. try to get one that might flex also

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May 8, 2008 @ 09:56 PM
pikafire69

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Get an oldschool fish tail deck. it can roll fast like a modern board, but its not as cumbersome as a longboard.
May 9, 2008 @ 03:34 PM
unknown force.

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looks like i'm gonna cop a mini one. i wanna do some lords of dogtown ish haha.

sector 9 is a solid manufacturer right?
May 9, 2008 @ 05:33 PM
/GSTUDIOS\

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yes^

i longboard and ive riden with Sector 9s for 2 years now about...

theyre quality boards

just get a complete from them...

talk to me if you need any help or opinions

AIM: ASEdrumma328

keep it real, fam
May 10, 2008 @ 08:39 PM
dblockdosmil

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stop being a bitch a go street
jesus
longboards are for old men
but a zip zagger would be cool
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