I need help with Skateboarding.

[Visage]

Alright cool man, thanks. I can always just put stickers and stuff on there. How much should I be spending on trucks though?

Umm I don't remember since I only bought like 2 pairs of trucks in my life I always rode them til they completely snapped which isn't easy to do on good trucks. Basically what you want to do is get the cheapest deck you can get and cheapest wheels you can get(skateshop quality of course dont go to wal-mart) and get some mid-grade bearrings and then whatever is left in your budget in the best trucks you can get for that cost. Trucks are a good investment like I said because they can last so incredibly long while bearings wheels and boards last a hardcore skater like a month to 2 months trucks will last you at least a year.

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[Blooker]

I got a custom made skateboard for £150.
Was worth it.

Anyway, there are many things you should consider when skateboarding. What type of shoe, what kind of board;
stuff like that

[DrPepper]

Umm I don't remember since I only bought like 2 pairs of trucks in my life I always rode them til they completely snapped which isn't easy to do on good trucks. Basically what you want to do is get the cheapest deck you can get and cheapest wheels you can get(skateshop quality of course dont go to wal-mart) and get some mid-grade bearrings and then whatever is left in your budget in the best trucks you can get for that cost. Trucks are a good investment like I said because they can last so incredibly long while bearings wheels and boards last a hardcore skater like a month to 2 months trucks will last you at least a year.

So the deck will only last a few months? :/ What about grip tape?

[Visage]

So the deck will only last a few months? :/ What about grip tape?

The grip tape always came with the board when I went and they never had different options of grip tape besides color which it was the same price regardless of color. And a deck would only last me a few months but when I used to skate it was like a religious 12 hours a day type deal I've seen casual skaters with 1 year old boards that look brand new. I always wore off the tail completely within a month.

[DrPepper]

The grip tape always came with the board when I went and they never had different options of grip tape besides color which it was the same price regardless of color. And a deck would only last me a few months but when I used to skate it was like a religious 12 hours a day type deal I've seen casual skaters with 1 year old boards that look brand new. I always wore off the tail completely within a month.

Ah I see. As of now, I'm not sure how long I'll be skating a day, depends on how I like it haha. But seriously, I was just staying up all night watching documentaries of skating on netflix and researching all day today. I wanna start shredding soon haha. So pretty much just get the cheapest board at a skate shop, cheapest wheels, but look for good trucks & bearings?

[Kilser]

so, hold on, liking brands means i have to support what they like to?
wtf skateon.

[Skateaton 2.0]

if zumiez has blank decks get a blank, they are cheaper and sacrifice no quality.

1. forget zumiez, every skateshop has blanks.
2. from my experience, they had lacked a bit.


Okay OP, judging from your size 10, i'd look for these in a board:


1. Ask for a size 8, they're easier for feet bigger then a 9.0
2. Ask for SHAKE JUNT bearings (ABEC 5s, ABEC 3s suck) because IMO, they're better then Reds
3. Ask for Bones wheels.
4. For trucks,buy ventures if you're in the mood to be a complete handicap. (just kidding, they suck) EVERYTHING BUT INDIPENDENTS ARE stuff. Ask for Size 8 independents (size 8 to go with your board)
5. Get MOB GRIPTAPE, if they dont have MOB, get SHAKE JUNT SUN! DAT stuffZ MONEY$$$$$$ (they have excellent grip and you wont be falling off any time soon
6. You NEED skateboarding shoes, no exceptions. Get the Lakai manchesters.

Tips about a board:
Krooked does NOT make a straight 8, they make an 8.18, 8.25, these are unneccesarily large and are no good for your shoe size.
Plan B is TERRIBLE
Mystery, threat, and Zero are literally by the same manufacturer, and are no different.


trucks are around 20 dollars ea.

so, hold on, liking brands means i have to support what they like to?
wtf skateon.

you're missing my point.
"waaah i hate skateboarding but let me wear this hat that makes me look like a skateboarder awww yeah and what about these shoes designed for skateboarders yeah tottaly not a skateboarder guys i hate skateboarding hahaha"

[DrPepper]

Skate you're being too helpful haha, thanks bro. I'll write this stuff down and bring it to a skate shop eventually. I have some Vans, would those work for skating? :o

[Skateaton 2.0]

Skate you're being too helpful haha, thanks bro. I'll write this stuff down and bring it to a skate shop eventually. I have some Vans, would those work for skating? :o

If they're skateboarding specific models, yes, perfect. If they're just your average vans, well, yes and no. they will for two days (with mob, 1 day) they're flimsy pieces of stuff compared to their skateboarding models

[Menen]

Skateboarding is overrated.

[DrPepper]

If they're skateboarding specific models, yes, perfect. If they're just your average vans, well, yes and no. they will for two days (with mob, 1 day) they're flimsy pieces of stuff compared to their skateboarding models

Skateboarding is overrated.

Fak u.

[Skateaton 2.0]

Fak u.

I dont know, I dont skate vans. Try em out? The skateboarding models rip extremely easy too (3 months) compared to my lakais (6 months and counting)

Skateboarding is overrated.

Another reason why we dont like zumiez.
take notes, OP.

[Visage]

Skate you're being too helpful haha, thanks bro. I'll write this stuff down and bring it to a skate shop eventually. I have some Vans, would those work for skating? :o

Everything skateaton said is like horrible advice. He's one of those kids that spends 8 hours a day reading and talking about skateboarding and 20 minutes a week actually doing it.

stick with blank board/grip tape/wheels trust me you will never notice any difference in the slightest. Back when I skated bones were the best bearings specifically bones swiss but go ahead and get any abec 5s of good quality ask the guy there hopefully he knows(local skate shops are usually run by people they sponsor that are extremely good so should know)

board size is based entirely on preference shoe size really has no difference. I knew a guy that was a pro that worked at the skate shop by my house and he was a 6'8 black guy with size 15 shoes and he used a 7.5 board because he was an extremely technical rider and gave up ease of use for easier flipping. I myself was a heshan style rider doing big stairs and big drops and actually rode a 10" board for more durability and easier landing on it. When you go in to get a board you really need to feel them out and decide on a good starting area. Since you said you just want to ride around with it and do a few tricks I'd highly recommend 8.5-9.  

Also those old school vans are probably the worst possible shoes you can ever skate with in your life.

[DrPepper]

Everything skateaton said is like horrible advice. He's one of those kids that spends 8 hours a day reading and talking about skateboarding and 20 minutes a week actually doing it.

stick with blank board/grip tape/wheels trust me you will never notice any difference in the slightest. Back when I skated bones were the best bearings specifically bones swiss but go ahead and get any abec 5s of good quality ask the guy there hopefully he knows(local skate shops are usually run by people they sponsor that are extremely good so should know)

board size is based entirely on preference shoe size really has no difference. I knew a guy that was a pro that worked at the skate shop by my house and he was a 6'8 black guy with size 15 shoes and he used a 7.5 board because he was an extremely technical rider and gave up ease of use for easier flipping. I myself was a heshan style rider doing big stairs and big drops and actually rode a 10" board for more durability and easier landing on it. When you go in to get a board you really need to feel them out and decide on a good starting area. Since you said you just want to ride around with it and do a few tricks I'd highly recommend 8.5-9.  

Also those old school vans are probably the worst possible shoes you can ever skate with in your life.

Don't worry about the deck and wheels, I'll be sure to get those cheaper. It's just trucks and bearings that I'm still not so sure of. Would Nike's be good then? Or do you have a link to some specific brand of shoe?

[Visage]

Don't worry about the deck and wheels, I'll be sure to get those cheaper. It's just trucks and bearings that I'm still not so sure of. Would Nike's be good then? Or do you have a link to some specific brand of shoe?

I always went for cheap shoes that were very sturdy with normal soles and thick padding. basically the opposite of old school vans. You want to be able to flick your ankle real easily and you want the shoes to be sturdy so they don't react to the hard board hitting them. I usually skated with globes and DCs because there were always pairs of those on sale for $30-$40 at my local skate shop and they were still designed for skating. Shoes make a biiig difference in terms of skating. In my old school vans I can't even do a kickflip it just isn't possible the board slams my foot because there is no padding and the soles are so thick i can't even turn my ankle to slide the board up.