Shiny Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That's my board folks, sorry about the delay :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Dude, I dig it. Go do some mad carving now! | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Went out for a ride and coffee with my mate. Legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Me messing around on my pintail. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Looks like a nice piece of tarmac for it. I had a ride with my friend on his brothers board, was real fun, considering looking into buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Now that I live in LA, I feel I have to take my longboard over to Venice beach and skate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Really looking forward to picking up my board from my mates and riding home tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Maybe I'll get a Madrid instead of a Loaded cause of the price difference. Cathlamet Slide Jam 2011 | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeon_ Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I got a Madrid 'The Dream' deck for my birthday. :DSadly though, I don't actually have any wheels or trucks...which sucks. I'm a poet and I didn't know it. :shades: Many believe that the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens was a catostrophic geological event, in reality it was the day that Jimi Hendrix returned to Earth from the next world and actually stood up next to a mountain and chopped it down with the edge of his hand.-Random Youtuber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Haven't ridden my longboard in forever because of my toe surgery. It's still healing. I hope I get a few more sessions in before the snow hits us here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3iaet42Rm8&feature=feedu | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Okay thinking about getting a board for the summer once I get some money. Do you guys rate buying second hand? Do you think I'd be better off going new for something like this (price range. Or second like this. The second one looks way nicer... TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The second is a lot nicer, but will probably be too short for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Second hand is never a bad idea especially if your just starting off or want to simply save a good chunk of cash. I buy used a lot, my last two road bikes were used and each were of great quality when I bought them. I did buy my longboard new but I bought it during a time where I didn't really believe in second hand nor had great money management skills. I don't know how well Ebay is outside the US but, it's worth checking out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussetAlpha Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Question: What's the difference between skateboarding and longboarding? I know that longboards are, duh, longer, but it really doesn't look by much. Is it reasonable to say that longboarding = casual boarding and skateboarding = full-on tricks, etc.? I was always curious. Nani mo dekinaiChanto dekinaiSore ga dou shita?Bokura wa wakai'n daNanimo dekinaiSugu ni dekinaiDakara bokura ni kanou sei ga aru'n da ~AKB48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Oh yeah should have figured 34 means inches? Would something closer to 40 be ideal? I pretty poor at the moment, so didn't really want to spend more than $250 so that's why I'd prefer to look second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Okay thinking about getting a board for the summer once I get some money. Do you guys rate buying second hand? Do you think I'd be better off going new for something like this (price range. Or second like this. The second one looks way nicer... TIA!Personally, I think pintails, though nice for cruising, limit the amount of things you can do. I bought a pintail for my first longboard, and at this point, I wish I would've bought a board with a shape that wouldn't get any wheel bite. I've gotten way more into longboarding, and to be honest, pintails aren't ideal for dancing, sliding, or freeskating in general. If you're just looking to cruise, pintails are real nice for that. But if you think there's a chance you'll want to do more with your board, get something with cut outs near the wheels (like that Apex). Question: What's the difference between skateboarding and longboarding? I know that longboards are, duh, longer, but it really doesn't look by much. Is it reasonable to say that longboarding = casual boarding and skateboarding = full-on tricks, etc.? I was always curious.Longboarding wheels are generally softer than skateboard wheels, and much bigger in most cases. Many longboard decks don't have tails. The big difference is wheel-size, though, because it allows you to go faster and longer without pushing as much. I'm not sure you could get going 40+mph down a hill on a skateboard (unless you put longboard wheels on a skateboard, which many people do; in that case, you wouldn't make it far without getting speed wobble and bailing due to board length). I guess the trucks are a bit different, too, because of the bigger wheel base. The trucks are bigger in general, too. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Went for a cruise this afternoon with three other friends. Was quite refreshing; the weather was absolutely beautiful. We also found a few parking garages that are decent so that during the winter we can still mess around. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yeah I do like the look of that first style of board. I don't really like the look of those pintail boards. I thought about buying from Australia, this site has free shipping. I was looking at something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 That looks like a nice board to start with. Decent price too! 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Had some fun carving up a hill today. Was raining heavily in the afternoon mostly, so I couldn't longboard home from my girlfriends though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Might buy this. Just over 300 NZD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I have friends with Madrids. They're good boards. That one looks pretty nice. I think I need some new bearings. Not sure if I should buy them right now, though, seeing as the colder weather is starting to settle in (heck, we could get snow for all I know). | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I bought that board with Bones Reds Bearings, Clear Red Retro ZigZags70mm/78a and Randal 180mm 50 Degree Trucks. The total was 309 NZD. Just gotta wait for it to arrive, by the time it arrives I should be finished exams and it pretty much will be summer. YEAAAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Sounds like a sweet setup, dude! If you decide to take any pictures, share them! :thumbup: | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Longboard up to Auckland and come see me :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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