Good beginner board to cruise/bomb hills?

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Manning on June 27, 2011 at 18:23

in my opion the skateboard express boards arnt too good at all
your better off spening that extra $50 and you could get a very good earthwing complete shipped. It would be way better for everything and you will feel way more confident going a bit faster and if you want also gettting into slides and stuff.

 

http://stokedskateboards.com/completes/earthwing.html

look at any of them all very good and way better quality for only a little bit extra

you will regret it if you by a cheap one and really start getting into longboarding

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Manning on June 27, 2011 at 18:44

you could get a carbon superglider compelte shipped for like 220 and thats like perfect for him by the sounds of what he wants

Tuure Pineapple said:

200 or less is a little low for a new board. Earthwing have setups for about 240 shipped. Otherwise check out marketplace, second hand decks might not sound appealing, but its better than skateboard express and will lead you in a good direction

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Permalink Reply by D Sing on June 28, 2011 at 1:37

Thanks for the advice. What is a good online retailer or store that stock Earthwing or carbon superglider? 

Jacob Manning said:

you could get a carbon superglider compelte shipped for like 220 and thats like perfect for him by the sounds of what he wants

Tuure Pineapple said:

200 or less is a little low for a new board. Earthwing have setups for about 240 shipped. Otherwise check out marketplace, second hand decks might not sound appealing, but its better than skateboard express and will lead you in a good direction

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Permalink Reply by D Sing on June 28, 2011 at 12:58

Hey guys another board i've just come across is the Riviera Rincon http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Riviera_Rincon_Longboard_Complete/des...

 

Is Riviera a decent maker?

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Brendan Fewre on June 28, 2011 at 13:12

just save more money and get a board from hopkin

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Manning on June 28, 2011 at 14:36

i know everyone goes on about buying from local stores

but the thing is alot of people like us money is a big deal and it is much cheaper to buy overseas
check out eathwing boards on:

http://stokedskateboards.com/     this is properly the cheapest store

but also check out longboardskater.com   socalskateshop.com    daddiesboardshop.com

and the shipping is generally 7 buisness days to australia which isnt too bad

 

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Permalink Reply by D Sing on June 28, 2011 at 14:48

Great. You've definitely convinced me to get Earthwing. Many of the pre-set options for complete setups are out of stock on stoked website. What kind of trucks/wheels should i go for for a good cruise/carve setup with a budget?

Jacob Manning said:

i know everyone goes on about buying from local stores

but the thing is alot of people like us money is a big deal and it is much cheaper to buy overseas
check out eathwing boards on:

http://stokedskateboards.com/     this is properly the cheapest store

but also check out longboardskater.com   socalskateshop.com    daddiesboardshop.com

and the shipping is generally 7 buisness days to australia which isnt too bad

 

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by The Dave on June 28, 2011 at 15:04

Yep, don't bother getting a cruiser board if you can only get one deck. It'll get boring real fast. Buy a freeride setup for sliding and decent DH speeds. A freeride board will carve and cruise but will give you more options for progressing where a cruiser deck won't.

 

Don't get hung up on buying brand new. Find a good second hand setup and get more bang for your buck.

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Manning on June 28, 2011 at 18:46

i reckon just go with some paris 180 and abec 11 flashbacks

the flashbacks are real easy to slide when broken in and have very good grip for carving and a bit of downhilling

the slides on the m are also really quiet which is good

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