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RacerX1 · 08-18-2010, 02:29 PM

Any other longboard skateboarders on here? I started getting into it recently with my roomates board, just cruising around town& wanted one of my one so I started lookin stuff up. I am curious as to what every one else is skating with and what companies make good boards etc

Ive found some seemingly legit companies..

Original Skateboards
www.originalskateboards.com

Loaded
LoadedBoards.com - Loaded Boards, Vanguard, Pintail, Fish, Hammerhead, Carving Systems, Freeride, Longboards, Skateboards, Snowboards

Sector 9
www.sector9.com

So if you have a longboard & use it post up what you have, what you use it for, how much it cost & where you got it from etc etc...

heavenboundkevin · 08-18-2010, 05:16 PM

$50 craigslist SCORE!!! north tahoe brand, idk how long, its a shorter one to kick turn and power into carves. Ill get a pic of it when i recover it from my friends garage. use it for cruising boardwalks and carving down OB pier. havent bombed/carved any real hills yet but i plan to.

if youre looking for one to buy, just surf craigslist. even if the wheels dont spin forever, its just bearings which are like $12, make sure the axles on the trucks arent rusted or beat, that will affect wheel spin.

and get softer wheels. i have 78a on both my skate and longboard and love em.

roboticnissan · 08-18-2010, 05:27 PM

I ride a riviera with ultra lite trucks. Its a short board. I just cruise around everywhere. I don't bomb hills cuz I catch way too much speed.

Spitfire_17 · 08-19-2010, 11:39 PM

i wanna get a loaded again, i miss ridin'

dope ass video

heavenboundkevin · 08-19-2010, 11:55 PM

that is a SICK vid, thanks for sharing. Reminds me of knee dragging on my bike. Im pretty sure the only way i would carve like that with any ridiculous speed (30+mph)would be in a leather suit. Not being a vag, but medical bills arent cool.

that looks fun and manageable though.

WanganRunner · 08-20-2010, 07:25 AM

Vid is cool.

Now I want to go do this, although I'd assuredly impale myself on a mailbox or something.

240sx123$ · 08-20-2010, 08:16 AM

I had a sector 9. Good board. Pops ran it over with his car.

Ive had a few longboards though- I prefer smaller ones. Little less steady at higher speeds, but you can really carve with em.

RacerX1 · 08-20-2010, 11:04 AM

Loaded is legit, and the first ones with drop in trucks but they are hella expensive, one guy said he would hook me up for a 37" pintail at $250!!

Im not tryin to cheap out but damn, and there is Original who is out of stock EVERYWHERE but their Path 37 is only $170.

Its alot of fun to do when your bored or commuting around town, I use it when going to/from parking lots at GCC.

NismoDriverS13 · 08-20-2010, 03:07 PM

ha, thats weird. i was gonna make a thread earlier about this.

anywho, i just recently picked up a sector 9 flex board from my friend for 50 bucks, he had it for a while but never really used it. i had independent trucks and big fatty wheels laying around. rides smooth and nice.

but i was thinking of making a low rider out of it. get 10'' wide independent trucks, remove the risers. should be pretty nice. what u guys think?

DreamN · 08-20-2010, 03:18 PM

Been meaning to get a longboard to simply cruise around. Seeing that vid got me looking at craigslist ads again.

Once I have time I'll get into it.

ZX88 · 08-20-2010, 03:52 PM

bro just make your own off ebay its load cheaper. i got my bamboo deck for $40 pintail

and my trucks and wheels for like $30 ive got some ebay trucks but they are actually really great and have been holding up really good.

ZX88 · 08-20-2010, 04:03 PM

cool vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8m4O...eature=channel

Zacho · 08-20-2010, 04:24 PM

I used to travel to IGSA races but gave it up. I just cruise around now. I have an insect giant slalom deck and a loaded dervish.

Its really handy to have the GS deck for ripping around campus.

RacerX1 · 08-20-2010, 08:37 PM

Ive heard good things about Sector 9 but they are EVERYWHERE & the decks kinda bore me, Kracked Skulls seems to be doin it for the love of it

Original trucks have coil springs in them, which is just so appealing to me. Original said they will have the Hybrid 35 in stock next week so I think Ill go with them.

ZX88-I thought about doin the ebay thing but this is something I wanna do for fun, I dont have many hobbies other than cars & when I get aggravated with cars I wanna just GO & enjoy it, no assembly required ha

Sparkie · 08-20-2010, 08:39 PM

I don't longboard.. I skateboard.. but I ride the LOOSEST trucks ever. I had to grind the kingpin down sideways just so the bolts would stay on.

DreamN · 08-20-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX88

bro just make your own off ebay its load cheaper. i got my bamboo deck for $40 pintail

and my trucks and wheels for like $30 ive got some ebay trucks but they are actually really great and have been holding up really good.

that seems like a good option, but I too rather just buy something and have it be there when I want to ride rather then mix and match things till I find something I like.

CleanAndLegit · 08-21-2010, 07:45 PM

my buddies have / had one each
they ate shit
one of my friends pops broke his board
(brand new 2-4 days old)
other friend just mess his up by cutting it up

now they stuck the trucks on to reg boards and they ride sickkk great stability

anyway i want a shorty for rippin corners
and a longer one for crusin(:

Slammed Assassin · 08-21-2010, 08:33 PM

damn i use to board to school everyday a couple years ago..then i got into fixed gears. haha

TougeLove · 08-21-2010, 09:46 PM

awww sweet. i use to park off campus and board to class everyday! (professors always said i was the first one that skated to class to pass it) i started back in 98, cruising down the coast in encinitas, carlsbad.

i have a few sector nines, some no names, and a 1970 super surfer that still has the original loose bearings. ill post pics later.

CleanAndLegit · 08-21-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TougeLove

awww sweet. i use to park off campus and board to class everyday! (professors always said i was the first one that skated to class to pass it) i started back in 98, cruising down the coast in encinitas, carlsbad.

i have a few sector nines, some no names, and a 1970 super surfer that still has the original loose bearings. ill post pics later.

sell me one!

rice_bowl · 08-24-2010, 12:41 AM

^^^vid reminds me of Sergio Yuppie.

My cousin's sponsored by rogers bros. and some other companies. He competes in those IGSA races and placed in the top 4 at Maryhill. Shreds down GMR and Baldy daily.

I just ride my little campus board to get around.

greddy2die · 08-24-2010, 08:07 AM

Got me a Sector 9 bamboo board

this isnt actually mine, just a pic from google, but its the one I have.

I just cruise around with it

btw, here is a cool video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTzvd6VSYMU

TougeLove · 08-24-2010, 10:43 AM

show a pic of the top of it^ i love the bamboo ones, so freaking sick!

for teh so cal people, we should organize a beach meet and get everyone with their longboard to cruise around.

CleanAndLegit · 08-24-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TougeLove

show a pic of the top of it^ i love the bamboo ones, so freaking sick!

for teh so cal people, we should organize a beach meet and get everyone with their longboard to cruise around.

im downnn!
im getting a shorty off craigs sooon ahhaa

RacerX1 · 08-24-2010, 07:33 PM

Just ordered a scimitar from Kracked Skulls, he said Ill have it by the weekend.
Ill be sure to post pics & review shortly after

RacerX1 · 08-31-2010, 12:34 AM

Picked one up from Kracked Skulls in Wyoming, this guy makes em himself by himself.
I got a 38" for $175 shipped! I put it together and took it outside immediately, wicked fun! HELLA loose trucks and the turnin radius is nuts

Then I did the grip tape myself

I have some freak obsession with checkers lately

initial_jc · 08-31-2010, 01:45 AM

illuminati!!!!!

Freemason checkers pattern!!!!

lol

Seems like fun tho

DeathMetal · 03-05-2011, 03:44 PM

coughressurectioncough

So yeah, just got a Flexdex Pro 40 with Randal R-II's, Dados, and some off-brand ABEC 7's I'm actually decently impressed with.

En route to my house is some 70mm Tunnel Tarantula's in Orange swirl. Mad stoked about the board and all the chill times I've been having rolling around.

Even decided to buy my girl one. Got her a Moose board from TGMSkateboards.com for 85$ and it's a champion. Blank board in the shape of a pretty wide pintail with Randal R-II's, TGM 76mm Wheels, and some crappy ABEC5 (I think) bearings that I'll be replacing for her. Great beginner board for the price and it's a sound investment for how much it was with the Randals and the deck quality is pretty good.

BustedS13 · 03-06-2011, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire_17

i wanna get a loaded again, i miss ridin'

dope ass video

futura, so hot right now

edit: wow, that was actually awesome

JayDee M Rolly · 03-06-2011, 02:37 AM

havent ridden mine in like a year =/ i have an older sector 9 padang bamboo from like 2 years ago, pretty rad still.

i wanna upgrade wheels, bearings and trucks though.

08-18-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
RacerX1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Longboarders? Any other longboard skateboarders on here? I started getting into it recently with my roomates board, just cruising around town& wanted one of my one so I started lookin stuff up. I am curious as to what every one else is skating with and what companies make good boards etc Ive found some seemingly legit companies.. Original Skateboards www.originalskateboards.com Loaded LoadedBoards.com - Loaded Boards, Vanguard, Pintail, Fish, Hammerhead, Carving Systems, Freeride, Longboards, Skateboards, Snowboards Sector 9 www.sector9.com So if you have a longboard & use it post up what you have, what you use it for, how much it cost & where you got it from etc etc... __________________ Waiting to have my Username Fixed.

08-18-2010, 05:27 PM	#3
roboticnissan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOCAL/NORCAL Age: 35 Posts: 1,867 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I ride a riviera with ultra lite trucks. Its a short board. I just cruise around everywhere. I don't bomb hills cuz I catch way too much speed. __________________

08-20-2010, 07:25 AM	#6
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Vid is cool. Now I want to go do this, although I'd assuredly impale myself on a mailbox or something. __________________ SELL ME CLEAR ZENKI CORNERS: http://zilvia.net/f/wanted-buy/40034...rs-junyan.html

08-20-2010, 11:04 AM	#8
RacerX1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Loaded is legit, and the first ones with drop in trucks but they are hella expensive, one guy said he would hook me up for a 37" pintail at $250!! Im not tryin to cheap out but damn, and there is Original who is out of stock EVERYWHERE but their Path 37 is only $170. Its alot of fun to do when your bored or commuting around town, I use it when going to/from parking lots at GCC. __________________ Waiting to have my Username Fixed.

08-20-2010, 03:18 PM	#10
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Been meaning to get a longboard to simply cruise around. Seeing that vid got me looking at craigslist ads again. Once I have time I'll get into it. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

08-19-2010, 11:39 PM	#4
Spitfire_17 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wanna get a loaded again, i miss ridin' dope ass video

08-20-2010, 08:16 AM	#7
240sx123$ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I had a sector 9. Good board. Pops ran it over with his car. Ive had a few longboards though- I prefer smaller ones. Little less steady at higher speeds, but you can really carve with em.

08-20-2010, 03:07 PM	#9
NismoDriverS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So-Cal Age: 38 Posts: 506 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ha, thats weird. i was gonna make a thread earlier about this. anywho, i just recently picked up a sector 9 flex board from my friend for 50 bucks, he had it for a while but never really used it. i had independent trucks and big fatty wheels laying around. rides smooth and nice. but i was thinking of making a low rider out of it. get 10'' wide independent trucks, remove the risers. should be pretty nice. what u guys think?

08-20-2010, 03:52 PM	#11
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 35 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	bro just make your own off ebay its load cheaper. i got my bamboo deck for $40 pintail and my trucks and wheels for like $30 ive got some ebay trucks but they are actually really great and have been holding up really good.

08-20-2010, 04:03 PM	#12
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 35 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	cool vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8m4O...eature=channel

08-20-2010, 04:24 PM	#13
Zacho Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I used to travel to IGSA races but gave it up. I just cruise around now. I have an insect giant slalom deck and a loaded dervish. Its really handy to have the GS deck for ripping around campus.

08-20-2010, 08:37 PM	#14
RacerX1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Ive heard good things about Sector 9 but they are EVERYWHERE & the decks kinda bore me, Kracked Skulls seems to be doin it for the love of it Original trucks have coil springs in them, which is just so appealing to me. Original said they will have the Hybrid 35 in stock next week so I think Ill go with them. ZX88-I thought about doin the ebay thing but this is something I wanna do for fun, I dont have many hobbies other than cars & when I get aggravated with cars I wanna just GO & enjoy it, no assembly required ha __________________ Waiting to have my Username Fixed.

08-20-2010, 08:39 PM	#15
Sparkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minnesota Age: 30 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't longboard.. I skateboard.. but I ride the LOOSEST trucks ever. I had to grind the kingpin down sideways just so the bolts would stay on.

08-21-2010, 07:45 PM	#17
CleanAndLegit Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 3,693 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	my buddies have / had one each they ate shit one of my friends pops broke his board (brand new 2-4 days old) other friend just mess his up by cutting it up now they stuck the trucks on to reg boards and they ride sickkk great stability anyway i want a shorty for rippin corners and a longer one for crusin(: __________________

08-21-2010, 08:33 PM	#18
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	damn i use to board to school everyday a couple years ago..then i got into fixed gears. haha __________________

08-21-2010, 09:46 PM	#19
TougeLove Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Age: 40 Posts: 846 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	awww sweet. i use to park off campus and board to class everyday! (professors always said i was the first one that skated to class to pass it) i started back in 98, cruising down the coast in encinitas, carlsbad. i have a few sector nines, some no names, and a 1970 super surfer that still has the original loose bearings. ill post pics later.

08-24-2010, 12:41 AM	#21
rice_bowl Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 626 Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	^^^vid reminds me of Sergio Yuppie. My cousin's sponsored by rogers bros. and some other companies. He competes in those IGSA races and placed in the top 4 at Maryhill. Shreds down GMR and Baldy daily. I just ride my little campus board to get around. __________________ Think Before You Post.

08-24-2010, 08:07 AM	#22
greddy2die Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southeast Division Age: 38 Posts: 818 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Got me a Sector 9 bamboo board this isnt actually mine, just a pic from google, but its the one I have. I just cruise around with it btw, here is a cool video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTzvd6VSYMU

08-24-2010, 10:43 AM	#23
TougeLove Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Age: 40 Posts: 846 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	show a pic of the top of it^ i love the bamboo ones, so freaking sick! for teh so cal people, we should organize a beach meet and get everyone with their longboard to cruise around.

08-24-2010, 07:33 PM	#25
RacerX1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Just ordered a scimitar from Kracked Skulls, he said Ill have it by the weekend. Ill be sure to post pics & review shortly after __________________ Waiting to have my Username Fixed.

08-31-2010, 12:34 AM	#26
RacerX1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Picked one up from Kracked Skulls in Wyoming, this guy makes em himself by himself. I got a 38" for $175 shipped! I put it together and took it outside immediately, wicked fun! HELLA loose trucks and the turnin radius is nuts Then I did the grip tape myself I have some freak obsession with checkers lately __________________ Waiting to have my Username Fixed.

08-31-2010, 01:45 AM	#27
initial_jc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bakersfield Age: 36 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	illuminati!!!!! Freemason checkers pattern!!!! lol Seems like fun tho

03-05-2011, 03:44 PM	#28
DeathMetal Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida Age: 34 Posts: 198 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	coughressurectioncough So yeah, just got a Flexdex Pro 40 with Randal R-II's, Dados, and some off-brand ABEC 7's I'm actually decently impressed with. En route to my house is some 70mm Tunnel Tarantula's in Orange swirl. Mad stoked about the board and all the chill times I've been having rolling around. Even decided to buy my girl one. Got her a Moose board from TGMSkateboards.com for 85$ and it's a champion. Blank board in the shape of a pretty wide pintail with Randal R-II's, TGM 76mm Wheels, and some crappy ABEC5 (I think) bearings that I'll be replacing for her. Great beginner board for the price and it's a sound investment for how much it was with the Randals and the deck quality is pretty good.