The Official Skateboarding Thread. - Page 46

August 6, 2012 @ 01:26 AM

Dat1Dude562

Post: 1576

Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Outer Space

I've been itching to start skating for months but I'm 18 nearly 19 and I think it's going to be too late, also I don't have friends that would skate with me or learn to start skating, it would be sad as fuck to skate on my own at parks right? Idk.

it sucks to skate alone especially if you're just starting out but why dont you just skate on the streets or sidewalk for now? if the fear of being judged at the park is too much, i dont see why you dont just skate in front of your place. Its really easy to speak to and become friends with people at the skate parks as long as they dont think theyre the shit.

August 6, 2012 @ 01:31 AM

RAREakuma

Post: 424

Join Date: Jun 2012

I've been itching to start skating for months but I'm 18 nearly 19 and I think it's going to be too late, also I don't have friends that would skate with me or learn to start skating, it would be sad as fuck to skate on my own at parks right? Idk.

I'm re-starting, and that was my plan. Soo...

What just go out on your own with nobody to even speak to?

Yeah. Like ^ said, it's pretty easy to meet people. And I enjoy skating alone.

Skinny as a fuck, still eatin' the food. http://hypebeast.com/forums/apparel/177620/

August 6, 2012 @ 03:35 AM

magmar

Post: 495

Join Date: Jun 2012

Location: Vancouver, BC

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?

Setup is fine but imo, plan b's are better than enjois. I've skated both and I've had better experiences with plan b even though I snap them faster (you won't snap it at all cause you're just starting out). Instead of 51mm, I'd recommend getting at least 52mm because you'll he riding them for a while and 51mm are on the smaller side. I started out with 54's and now I only skate 52mm. With 5.25 trucks, you'll be just fine with that width.

ive heard good stuff about both plan b and enjoi, I really don't know. it was a 50/50 toss up between the two but I kind of prefer the enjoi graphic on the deck more than the plan bs i know concerning about aesthetics aren't ideal but maybe I'll try out plan b next in the near future. and I think ill go with your advice on the 52mm wheels aswell. thanks!

August 7, 2012 @ 03:06 AM

GoRubio

Post: 344

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Milwaukee

What just go out on your own with nobody to even speak to?

Real talk, I actually like skating alone. Cruising the streets at night, doing slappys at some places, and even skating flat, all better when I'm by myself.
I actually haven't skated in like 3 months, so I might setup a board soon and try to get some footy/photos before school starts back up again.

August 7, 2012 @ 05:26 AM

Dat1Dude562

Post: 1576

Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Outer Space

@gorubio

I prefer skating alone as well but I don't mind skating with homies too. I end up skating longer with friends than by myself.

August 26, 2012 @ 03:41 AM

EritreasMostBlunted

Post: 22

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Canada

Sup guys, I've grown up playing A LOT of Tony Hawk games, watching skating videos to pass the time, etc and always wanted to get into skating but always ended up getting crappy kmart boards as Christmas gifts as a kid haha. Now that I have a job and money, I've thought about getting into skating again but this time actually getting a good board to learn with. Any tips?

August 26, 2012 @ 06:04 AM

MF CHEUNG

Post: 1017

Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: Canada

I'd say start by getting a dece setup then just skate street, then learn how to do an ollie and work your way up from there.

http://supcheung.tumblr.com/ + http://twitter.com/supcheung

August 26, 2012 @ 05:42 PM

EritreasMostBlunted

Post: 22

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Canada

Yeah thats what I really wanted to do was just start pushing around and stuff first, since I heard skatings a good way to get around college campuses so I was planning on that in the future. Also because I'm going to my country Eritrea for vacation next year so I think it'd be fun to skate there. Bunch of little kids like wtf is this kid doing?

I just don't know what set up to get lol

August 26, 2012 @ 06:11 PM

MF CHEUNG

Post: 1017

Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: Canada

Best way is to just go to your local skateshop and see what they have, they'll most likely help you out and they're friendly. I currently ride a Chocolate with Royal trucks with Bones Red bearings and blank 50mm wheels. Bones red bearings are cheap and smooth so you should stick with those, Royal trucks are pretty good but so are Indy's and Thunder.

http://supcheung.tumblr.com/ + http://twitter.com/supcheung

August 26, 2012 @ 06:45 PM

EritreasMostBlunted

Post: 22

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Canada

Yeah I was thinking about doing that, I've got a couple of good skate shops around, thanks for the advice btw!

August 27, 2012 @ 07:40 PM

Cxstanza

Post: 53

Join Date: Aug 2012

Location: The Dirty South

It's all about that Polar Hype!

http://polarskateco.com/polarpromo/

August 28, 2012 @ 07:00 AM

Inactive

My setup:

miko mo girl deck''

thunder trucks

spit fire wheels

bone swiss bearings

September 1, 2012 @ 09:53 PM

DCLXVI

Post: 209

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Brussels/Luxembourg

I love that feel when you're skating on a spot you just discovered and you see those wax stains on the concrete lol

September 1, 2012 @ 10:12 PM

至高

Post: 1203

Join Date: May 2012

Location: purgatory

quick question: walk or ride uphill?

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

September 5, 2012 @ 05:57 PM

Cxstanza

Post: 53

Join Date: Aug 2012

Location: The Dirty South

quick question: walk or ride uphill?

Walk, no question

September 7, 2012 @ 06:44 PM

jahbink

Post: 53

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Washington, DC

quick question: walk or ride uphill?

Walk, no question

why would anyone want to skate up a hill thats retarded haha

o-)--

September 7, 2012 @ 06:46 PM

jahbink

Post: 53

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Washington, DC

favorite skaters: Gonz, Manderson, Mark Suciu, Daniel Espinoza

my setup is :
8.25 Anti Hero
Independent trucks raw
bones STF's green 52 mm
Shake Junt bearings

o-)--

September 7, 2012 @ 06:48 PM

jahbink

Post: 53

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Washington, DC

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?

what size is your shoe

o-)--

September 7, 2012 @ 06:50 PM

jahbink

Post: 53

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Washington, DC

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!

reals are really good, size 775 to 8, independent trucks, bones stf, reds bearings would be a good setup for street

o-)--

September 7, 2012 @ 06:52 PM

jahbink

Post: 53

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Washington, DC

anyone have surgery on their leg/ankle and got back into skating? or a metal plate in their leg?

my friend got a metal hip and he still skates haha

o-)--

September 7, 2012 @ 06:54 PM

jahbink

Post: 53

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Washington, DC

HB fam, I'm looking to learn how to skate this summer (free time and all).

What's the best set-up I can get for <$100? What tips do you have for a new guy?

Thanks, whodis.

you wont get a good setup for under 100. Deck: 40-60, Trucks: 25 per truck, Wheels: 30, bearings: 15-60

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September 7, 2012 @ 10:29 PM

SnapCrackPop

Post: 243

Join Date: Apr 2012

J dill back on the vans team!

September 9, 2012 @ 10:51 PM

Inactive

Deathwish board
Gonz, Jason Dill, and Nakel Smith and antwuan dixon are fucking awesome

September 12, 2012 @ 05:20 AM

Attractant

Post: 231

Join Date: May 2012

Location: 310

I landed a fakie bigspin down a four stair today.

I was skating at my local park and a ten year old lazer flipped a curb.

I've lost my motivation

Look at me, I'm Shaun Cassidy!

September 12, 2012 @ 08:00 PM

davidalotorres

Post: 24

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Madrid (SPAIN)

New girls, old music is what I want...

September 14, 2012 @ 03:32 PM

GoRubio

Post: 344

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Milwaukee

I landed a fakie bigspin down a four stair today.

I was skating at my local park and a ten year old lazer flipped a curb.

I've lost my motivation

Kids are too good these days. I can't even play a game of skate with them without getting skunked.

September 14, 2012 @ 03:59 PM

Dat1Dude562

Post: 1576

Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Outer Space

^word

There were these three little kids (no older than 10) at a local skatepark grinding the shit out of all the rails and ledges. Everyone stopped and looked at them because they were so small and so damn good. I never took the time to learn much of grinds in fear of breaking myself. Looks fun though.

September 18, 2012 @ 02:06 AM