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Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard
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Hope this isn't too boring...ride to and from work each day, over a hill...in a city with semi major roads so mostly on the footpath. Have little kids so the crazy stuff is a few years away :)I…Click here for the full story
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl "Redman" Semmler Jan 18.
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Jacob Manning replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'"ill post this video to support my caseif you want a commuter that can do thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7qYxj5pOw8"
Jacob Manning replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'"The arbor hybrid doesnt feel like a 38 inch board, Its got massive kicks and is extremely light and durable, its fine for taking aroudn town and on public transport doesnt feel very big at all.and i dont know anyone that has ridden one that hasnt…"
Premium MemberMarek replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"Typical slalom/cruiser, 30-33 inch length, 20-22 inch wheelbase, Narrower trucks, wedged at front for more steer, and at back for less, narrower trucks pump better ie randall 150s/ tracker RTS/X, Bennett (front), bigger wheels cruise better so maybe…"
Premium MemberJack replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"even if you buy a board the same length as your skateboard express one from a respectable brand with good components it will feel completely different, the length is a big factor but there are so many more that have equal contribution to the feel of…"
Jezza replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'"have a look at the Early bamboo riser, should be around $200-250. flexy, longer than your current board and has a little kick at the back (cant really ollie it but great for dropping off kerbs and…"
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"Hey David - You cant go wrong at Hemley's - great bunch of guys - happy to talk shop despite being over-run daily by the younger set wanted to stand on everything in sight. AUD pricing of boards versus USD for the same item is enough to…"
Premium MemberSkittles replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"Yeah, there isn't really much of a gradient. If you are willing to get rid of the kicks, then there are skatement boards http://www.skateboardracing.org.au/forum/topics/skatement-speedboards ;"
David nixon replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'"Thanks for that Skittles, I think the bit I might be missing is that the loaded boards really aren't priced outrageously more than from any of the other boards...I was thinking their would be this step by step level of cost/goodness but their…"
Premium MemberSkittles replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"I second the platy. with the cost factor, pretty much any cheap board is just that, cheaply made. Daddow makes them all by hand with quality wood and glue (thus the price) which means it will last 10 times longer and also, if you get into…"
David nixon replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'"Ben and Marek, hadn't considered something like that. Interested, but was after the longer board for the fact it was longer (it's likely a stupid reason)...but any particular setups?
Alexander, Platypus looks unreal, but it seems…"
Premium MemberBen Mod replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"I'll back Marek on the slalom setup - i started with a dervish, but was blown away when I first stepped on a decent slalom board that just felt so alive and agile by comparison. Perfect for flats and commuting."
Premium MemberMarek replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'
"A slalom board makes a great commuter, it's shorter and more convenient to take on public transport etc. and you can mix pumping and pushing. You might be able to convert your cruiser by wedging/moving trucks. Plus you can turn up to slalom…"
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Jacob Manning replied to David nixon's discussion 'Help/recommendations for a commuter longboard'"Arbor HybridIts an amazing commuter than you can slide and do mild downhill on aswell as ollieing up gutters and basically wahatever you want.I love mine it can literally do anything"
David nixon posted a discussionHelp/recommendations for a commuter longboard
Hope this isn't too boring...ride to and from work each day, over a hill...in a city with semi major roads so mostly on the footpath. Have little kids so the crazy stuff is a few years away :)I bought a 34" cruiser board from skateboard express about a year a go and it's been great, was cheap and riding each day is a highlight, a real joy. But I'd like to try a more interesting board but the boards available are vast (not buying from sbe again...ethics? And to support local stores and better…See More
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