CALLING ALL SKATER DUDES...
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CALLING ALL SKATER DUDES...
If anyone out there is in to Skateboarding and can point me at something decent but not to pricey for a beginner to learn on, I'd be more than grateful.
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Something cheap like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/31-Pro-Skateboard-Dark-Maple-Deck-abec-3-Bearings-/300364446545?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Skateboarding_Skating_ET&hash=item45ef1dbb51
You want to worry more about protection Tian, learning to skate is a painfull process. :mrgreen:
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Kinda wished I hadn't but I was 27 at the time and thought i'd best grow up a bit!
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Head, wrist, elbow and knee protection required… and a whole lot of crazy! 8O
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Skateboard = Powell Peralta - Ripper & Santa Cruz Monster Hand
Wheels = Cockroaches then Powell G Bones
Trucks (axles) = Independents not sure which ones
Bearings = Enuff Swiss
Rails = Vision
Pig Risers
This will be jibberish to most people but I loved skating… I was proper into it and it cost a fortune!!!
T depends how far you let him go but hope you know what you're getting him into…. basically it's an open wallet… especially now as they have skate parks… we used to just demolish stairs, curbs, shopping centres etc…
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http://www.skatewareho…/acatalog/skateboard.html
Not sure on prices any more but the retro decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, risers and ribs bring back memories.
By the way it'll cost you more in boards but only get a thin tail-kick…. the plastic bit underneath the tail. This stops the board from scratching but they are rubbish when they are big because they stop you doing high "Ollies" :roll:
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Spudfingers said
Check this out…
http://www.skatewareho…/acatalog/skateboard.html
Not sure on prices any more but the retro decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, risers and ribs bring back memories.
By the way it'll cost you more in boards but only get a thin tail-kick…. the plastic bit underneath the tail. This stops the board from scratching but they are rubbish when they are big because they stop you doing high "Ollies" :roll:![]()
Cheers mate but you've met me. I'm old and that's way too much information and choice! I don't know which way to look an that site.
It has shown me what kind of price we;'re talking about though as reasonable so thanks!
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Google him, he has an ebay shop (TODDTWIST on Ebay)… LEG END!!
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dont get him a fancy pro deck with all the graphics. just get a plain but decent one powell use to do them but any decent skate shop will have some good quality blank decks.
trucks are worth buying decent ones as its what lets you steer etc. in my experience royal and independent are the best and will last him for years if hes just starting out.
wheels and bearings again dont spend silly money on pro models and ceramic bearings they are a rip off. any plain wheels and the basic bearings will be fine…
always get some good quality grip tape too.
the above shouldnt cost you more than £100 ish and will last him ages as he learns
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some decent chunky skate shoes will help him learn too i know that sounds weird but trust me
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the deck that lasted me the longest/ was the most enjoyable to skate, was a darkstar that i spotted in the window of my local skate shop, they were closing down so did it for £40, was well chuffed, they were ridiculously priced at the time. Im not sure how the boards that they make atm compare,
at 10 i dont think hes at risk of breaking a decent setup, so i guess its down to how long hes gonna be interested in it
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His birthday is on the 15th so anytime soon after that I'll post up some pics or even a little video, failing that you can wait for 'You've Been Framed' to air his first spill!
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Tian said
Thanks for all the replies guys, I now feel very old.
His birthday is on the 15th so anytime soon after that I'll post up some pics or even a little video, failing that you can wait for 'You've Been Framed' to air his first spill!
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:lmao: his first spill will cover half the cost of the present…. genius :mrgreen: ….. £250 for every clip :mrgreen:
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www.theworksskatepark.com
If you're not near us, worth looking for an indoor park, nice safe place to learn!
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georgeyv said
Not sure where you're based but we do lessons at The Works in Leeds,
www.theworksskatepark.com
If you're not near us, worth looking for an indoor park, nice safe place to learn!
I'm down in London so not local. Good advice though, I hadn't thought of that.
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