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Nor*Cal Ladies Man
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac
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Posted: Jan 23, 2003 8:59 pm Post subject: Advice- Picking it Up again... |
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So I haven't skated reguarly since I was 13. I just need some help trying to pick out a new setup and maybe some ideas of how to get back into it. As I remember I used to be ok and could work a little mini halfpipe. I'm just looking to street skate and maybe hit the park eventualy. Just want to know if there are any equipment recomendations, sizes, ect. Thanks in advance... |
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criminally_minded Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 2922 City: An ocean of vibrant sound
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Posted: Jan 23, 2003 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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ummm... I ride an expedition deck with grind king trucks, SKF bearings and Coretech wheels. My favourite deck was a danny wainwright Powel deck, with Powel 'hush Puppies' urathane wheels.
But then again.... it all comes down to what you like.... _________________ Terminate high thinking |
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Jester Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 3297 City: Boston
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Posted: Jan 24, 2003 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Well, it all kinda depends. When you last skated were you riding the asymmetrical 10" wide boards or were they just starting to develop the double kick? You may wanna try to find a similar shape if that's what you're familiar with.
As for dimensions, if you skate pipe then you probably wanna consider the 7.75" to 8" width range. When you get your skate legs back if you find out you're having a hard time flipping the board then consider going thinner. But I ride a 7.75 & don't have problems flipping it.
Equipment wise, I won't recommend a specific brand, but if your local skateshop has blank deck complete setups then you might wanna consider those. Generally they run about $80-90. If that's too much, maybe ask your friends if they have a beat rig they can let you borrow or ask if they can go to a used sporting goods store with you to try & pick up some decent equipment for cheap. |
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Blabelmooch Outlaw
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 212 City: San Diego
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Posted: Jan 24, 2003 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Since you are used to the old school shapes I wouldn't go with anything less than 8" wide. Black Label, Zero, Scum, and Death Box (Just to name a few) make wider boards. Start with softer wheels (97 or 9 Now that all of the parks have been popping up it's a great time to get back into it. |
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Nor*Cal Ladies Man
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac
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Posted: Jan 26, 2003 12:17 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. When I stopped skating we were just getting into symetrical boards. Not quit sure why I stopped but there's a park just down the street and it tempted me to get back into things. |
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Jay Dutton Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1059 City: Park City, UT
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Posted: Feb 01, 2003 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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I was in the same boat as you, I hadn't skated in 10 years and deciced to pick it up again at 26. I rolled into the skate shop and got the widest board they had, Black Label something. I also dropped some coin on knee pads, a helmet and wrist guards, I don't heal like I used to and I don't like getting hurt anymore.
It actually came back to me very quick. We have a sick skate park here with a big ass bowl, I was into vert back in the day. By the end of my first day in 10 years I was dropping in on the 9ft section and doing 50-50 grinds, It's like riding a bike you don't forget how to do it.
Good luck. |
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wake242 Newbie
Joined: 10 Feb 2003 Posts: 14
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Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:43 am Post subject: |
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You should also pick up some ollieblocks. It is a great way to practise and learn new tricks. |
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boardfreak Criminal
Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 97 City: Lansing
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Posted: Feb 20, 2003 7:55 am Post subject: |
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I just started skating again at 28!! When I quit they had asymetrical boards so I went to my local board shop and picked up the widest board out there. Like Jay said, its like riding a bike, you never forget. Now my house in only like 3 blocks away from the local skate park and I ride it at least once a week. Its just as much fun as it used to be.. _________________ Working Sucks!!!
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dyost Criminal
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 76 City: Peoria
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Posted: Apr 22, 2003 4:14 am Post subject: |
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Yeah I just got back into it as well. Picked up a board as a way to get around (I have no car in OZ) and now I skate at least twice a week. I hadn't skated since I was 12, that was 9 years ago but I relearned shuvits in a week. Now I'm workin on grinds and boardslides but the falls from that are brutal. _________________ word |
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