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Sup guys always loved watching skate clips when I was bored and now I finally decided to try it. I have my deck and grip tape already but was looking for maybe some tips on what trucks, wheels and bearings to get, I was thinking Independents , Spitfires and I have no idea what bearings to get. Would really appreciate help thanks!

hey guys, I'm getting interested with the idea of skating again, for getting exercise/having fun, etc. one thing is, last time I skated was when I was like 10 years old and only had a shitty board from toysrus.

I'm just hoping you guys can help me out with the basics on what to get on a board. I'm looking for a lighter board if that makes sense cause that shitty toysrus board I used to have was heavy as shit even though I could still ollie and kickflip (sometimes). Looking for street skating and tricks.

thanks in advance!

hey guys, I'm getting interested with the idea of skating again, for getting exercise/having fun, etc. one thing is, last time I skated was when I was like 10 years old and only had a shitty board from toysrus.

I'm just hoping you guys can help me out with the basics on what to get on a board. I'm looking for a lighter board if that makes sense cause that shitty toysrus board I used to have was heavy as shit even though I could still ollie and kickflip (sometimes). Looking for street skating and tricks.

thanks in advance!

You'd be good with what I recommended at the top but instead of the independent trucks, go for thunder lights. I loved mine but the kingpin cracked after 2 years

For a deck there really isn't much of a difference in weight (don't get a tech board such as almost double impact, element push, blind eternal life, because those are heavy). You'd be fine with a shop deck at your local shop instead of a pro board since they cost more.

hey guys, I'm getting interested with the idea of skating again, for getting exercise/having fun, etc. one thing is, last time I skated was when I was like 10 years old and only had a shitty board from toysrus.

I'm just hoping you guys can help me out with the basics on what to get on a board. I'm looking for a lighter board if that makes sense cause that shitty toysrus board I used to have was heavy as shit even though I could still ollie and kickflip (sometimes). Looking for street skating and tricks.

thanks in advance!

You'd be good with what I recommended at the top but instead of the independent trucks, go for thunder lights. I loved mine but the kingpin cracked after 2 years

For a deck there really isn't much of a difference in weight (don't get a tech board such as almost double impact, element push, blind eternal life, because those are heavy). You'd be fine with a shop deck at your local shop instead of a pro board since they cost more.

thanks! any brand of boards you would recommend? I think a skinnier board would suit me well probably a 7.75? I noticed there are different heights for the trucks, which would you recommend?

Sup guys always loved watching skate clips when I was bored and now I finally decided to try it. I have my deck and grip tape already but was looking for maybe some tips on what trucks, wheels and bearings to get, I was thinking Independents , Spitfires and I have no idea what bearings to get. Would really appreciate help thanks!

you can't go wrong with independents. Im riding them right now and I love them. For bearings just get some Bones Reds. They are very well priced for how good they are. For wheels I HIGHLY recommend Bones STF. they don't flatspot and they're the smoothest wheels. Spitfires aren't a bad option but i stopped riding them after I got STFs.

hey guys, I'm getting interested with the idea of skating again, for getting exercise/having fun, etc. one thing is, last time I skated was when I was like 10 years old and only had a shitty board from toysrus.

I'm just hoping you guys can help me out with the basics on what to get on a board. I'm looking for a lighter board if that makes sense cause that shitty toysrus board I used to have was heavy as shit even though I could still ollie and kickflip (sometimes). Looking for street skating and tricks.

thanks in advance!

You'd be good with what I recommended at the top but instead of the independent trucks, go for thunder lights. I loved mine but the kingpin cracked after 2 years

For a deck there really isn't much of a difference in weight (don't get a tech board such as almost double impact, element push, blind eternal life, because those are heavy). You'd be fine with a shop deck at your local shop instead of a pro board since they cost more.

thanks! any brand of boards you would recommend? I think a skinnier board would suit me well probably a 7.75? I noticed there are different heights for the trucks, which would you recommend?

Well what shoe size are you? I'm a size 9 and I ride 7.75 and 8.0's. I recommend Plan B (they snap quick but you should be good since you're basically starting again), Almost: either impacts or double impacts (Double Impacts are heavy but they're pop is uncomparable and they're difficult to snap), and Sk8mafia's. Baker's and Flip's also skate well (Flip P2's are very durable). I do not recommend Girl's because they have a weird nose/tail and I couldn't get used to mine no matter what I did. As for height of the trucks, the higher the trucks, the better you will be able to turn. I personally like mids because theyre in between and feel nice. Good Luck!

No you don't need bushing, it's included in the truck lol
yeah skateboarding is expensive here in europe to get a full setup you basically have to spend 200€ (70-80€ deck, 50 for the trucks, 50€ for the wheels etc.)
If you want to spend less just buy a blank deck or even better, buy the board of your skateshop
About your truck size problem, the size in millimeters is the length of the truck and "high", "low" and "medium" refers to the height of the truck.
right now i'm riding a 7.6 enjoi (i'm a size 9.5) and i find that you get a razor tail quicker than with other brands but they're really pleasant to ride

No you don't need bushing, it's included in the truck lol
yeah skateboarding is expensive here in europe to get a full setup you basically have to spend 200€ (70-80€ deck, 50 for the trucks, 50€ for the wheels etc.)
If you want to spend less just buy a blank deck or even better, buy the board of your skateshop
About your truck size problem, the size in millimeters is the length of the truck and "high", "low" and "medium" refers to the height of the truck.
right now i'm riding a 7.6 enjoi (i'm a size 9.5) and i find that you get a razor tail quicker than with other brands but they're really pleasant to ride

alright, I'm around the same shoe size as you and a shorter dude. trying to decide between a 7.6 enjoi or a 7.6 plan b.

alright, right now I'm looking at

enjoi 7.6
bones red
venture v5 5.25in
bones stf 51mm

with a 15% discount code I found, it comes to $168 CAD w/ free shipping. just wondering if this is an okay setup. are 5.25in trucks okay with 7.6 deck? shit, I just realized it has an 8in axle i think.. that won't work will it?