Friday, July 31, 2009

Custom Skateboard Parts?

I'm buying my first skateboard that I plan on riding for a long time. The terrain I plan on riding is sidewalks and parking lots mostly... My budget is $150 and my shoe size is 12 in mens.


Please name me the brand that works best.


Deck Brand / Size


Bearings


Grip Tape


Wheels


Trucks





I'm planning on cruising / olling and eventually do kick flips but I don't want a long board or a really long skateboard lol.





Thanks.

Custom Skateboard Parts?
I suggest these...





Deck brands - Almost, Baker, Habitat, Girl, Mystery, Santa Cruz and Zero are great. About $50 and above. But if you do decide to go cheaper, get Mini Logo, their are seriously good for their price,$30, as good as pro boards.





Size - For a shoe size 12, maybe try getting an 8" wide deck, or any wider would do. If you like the shape of the deck, the concave and stuff, buy it. Try some decks at a skate shop.





Bearings - Bones Reds, $15. Very good bearings, easy to maintain.





Griptape - Any would do, Jessup, Black Magic and MOB are great.


About $4 - $7.





Wheels - Wheels don't make much difference, so blank shop wheels are good, they are around $15. For branded ones, which cost twice as much,


I suggest Spitfire, Ricta and Bones. But seriously don't go too expensive on wheels.





Trucks - I like Venture and Independent. They last long, Independent lasts longer though and Venture turn smooth. Thunder trucks are great too and Krux are smooth while grinding. Get any of these and the exact same size of your deck or a little bit smaller. Maybe $30 - $40 a pair.





Additions : Any hardware would do. Riser pads reduce/prevent stress cracks on your deck, if you do want them though. Hardware $1-4, Riser Pads $2-$5.





The lowest price you can get is $95 and highest is a little over $150.


But the quality is the same, so just buy anything that you like!





Good luck!
Reply:Deck Brand / Size-ZERO (strong board)


Bearings-Really doesnt mater unless u have same brand as weels and trucks


Grip Tape-any will do


Wheels-ZERO


Trucks-ZERO



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