Found the freeride video I was looking for, thanks to one of the guys on Silverfish. If you guys have any suggestions, or want to post up some more stuff, feel free! I'm still a bit of a noob, so any help is appreciated.
Talk about your set up, ask for help choosing a set up, and talk about everything to do with longboarding, here!
I'm going to try periodically updating this threads original post with more info, in case there are any start ups coming in this thread looking for general info.
1st Update:For newbies to longboarding, it's more than just cruising around or going down some hills carving slowly, there is:
Freeriding:
Downhill:
Sliding:
Freestyle:
Dancing:
Long Distance:
Whatever this would be:
2nd Update:
Want some slide gloves? I'm not going to post up the links for the ones on the market, you can search those yourself, but I can tell you how to make some cheapo ones, that work just as well!
All you need is some work gloves, some hot glue, industrial velcro and some Corian.
Now, work gloves, hot glue, and velcro are easy to find, corian, however, might be a little more difficult if you don't know where to look.
http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces_Comm...an_colors.html
This site lets you get up to 6 free pieces at a time, that's enough for 3 pairs of gloves, compare that to spending around 15 dollars for two slide pucks for one pair of gloves.
Constructing your gloves from there is fairly simple, glue one part of the velcro to the glove, the other to the corian, then stick it on.
Mine look like this:
Not pretty, but they get the job done. Some people like having pucks on their fingers, I just tape up the middle and index fingers with electrical tape when they start to tear.
3rd Update: Xgecko on boards, trucks and wheels
4th Update: Going to list some board companies, followed by truck companies, then wheel companies. I'll list their websites and youtube accounts underneath, this is a big update, and I know since I'm going by an online stores list of companies I'll miss a few companies and will need to add to this list. Enjoy! And feel free to tell me to add anything I've missed.
Board Companies:
Airflow Skateboards
http://www.airflow-skateboards.com/a...index.php?ln=2
Arbor Longboard Decks
http://www.arborcollective.com/
Bustin Boards
http://www.bustinboards.com/
Carver Skateboards
http://www.carverskateboards.com/v2/
Comet Skateboards
http://www.cometskateboards.com/home/
Dregs Skateboards
http://dregsskateboards.com/
Earthwing Skateboards
http://www.earthwingskates.com/
Fibreflex Skateboards
http://www.gandsskateshop.com/fisk.html
Fibretec Longboards
http://www.fibretec.ch/
Flexdex Skateboards
http://www.flexdex.com/
Fullbag Skateboards
http://www.fullbag.com/
Gravity Skateboards
http://www.gravityboard.com/
Honey Longboards
http://www.honeyskateboards.com/
Jet Longboards
http://www.jetskateboards.com/
Kebbek Longboards
http://www.kebbek.com/
Ladera Longboards
http://www.laderaskateboards.com/
Landyachtz
http://www.landyachtz.com/
Loaded Skateboards
http://www.loadedboards.com/newsite_v1/
Madrid Skateboards
http://madridskateboards.com/
Never Summer Industries
http://neversummer.com/
Original Skateboards
http://www.originalskateboards.com/
Rayne Longboards
http://www.raynelongboards.com/
Restless Skateboards
http://www.restlessboards.com/
Rhinoceros Longboards
http://www.rhinoceroslongboards.com/
Sayshun Longboards
http://www.sayshun.com/
Sector 9 Longboards
https://www.sector9.com/
Tunnel Skateboards
http://www.tunnelskateboards.com/products_wheels.html
Truck Companies:
Aera Trucks
http://www.aeratrucks.com/
Bear Trucks
http://www.beartrucks.com/
Bennett Trucks
http://www.bennetttruks.com/
Carver Skateboards
http://www.carverskateboards.com/v2/
Gullwing Trucks
http://www.gullwingtruckco.com/home.html
Holey Trucks
http://www.holeytruck.com/
Independent
http://www.independenttrucks.com/
Munkae Trucks
http://downhilldragonclan.com/
Original Skateboards
http://www.originalskateboards.com/
Paris Trucks
http://www.paristruckco.com/
Randal Trucks
http://www.randal.com/
Revenge Trucks
http://www.revengetrucks.com/
Sabre Trucks
http://www.sabretrucks.com/
SeismicTrucks
http://www.seismicskate.com/
Surf Rodz
http://www.surf-rodz.com/
Tracker Trucks
http://trackertrucks.com/
Wheel Companies:
3DM & Seismic Longboard Wheels
http://www.seismicskate.com/wheels/
Abec11 Wheels
http://www.abec11.com/
Atobe LDP Wheels
http://www.atobelongboards.com/blog/
Bennett Wheels
http://www.bennetttruks.com/products.html
Bustin Longboards
https://www.bustinboards.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=22
Cult Wheels
http://www.skatecultwheels.com/
Dregs Wheels
http://dregsskateboards.com/c-89129-wheels.html
Earthwing Longboard Wheels
http://www.earthwingskates.com/products/superballs.html
Eastside Longboard Wheels
http://eastsidelongboards.com/RainWheels.html
Fireball Wheels
http://www.fireballwheels.com/
Gravity Wheels
http://www.gravityboard.com/pages/gs...ls/wheels.html
Landyachtz Wheels
http://www.landyachtz.com/D26.cfm?place=1
Never Summer Wheels
http://neversummer.com/ns/skate/wheels.html
OJ Wheels
http://www.nhsfunfactory.com/brands/oj/
Orangatang Longboard Wheels
http://www.orangatangwheels.com/
Sayshun Longboard Wheels
http://www.sayshun.com/?page_id=8
Sector 9 Wheels
http://store.sector9.com/Default.aspx?cat1=WHEELS
Tunnel Wheels
http://www.tunnelskateboards.com/products_wheels.html
5th Update: Bushing selection help from http://motionboardshop.com/
http://motionboardshop.com/bushinghelp
6th Update: Cheap boards for you budget skaters...
http://www.churchillmfg.com/shop/
http://stores.ebay.com/SPINLITE/LONG...=p4634.c0.m322
I know you "get what you pay for", but my experience with the Spinlite drop down I have is that it's a solid board. No flex, ten ply, and just solidly constructed. Warning on the blank trucks from the Spinlite store, the bushing seats are weird, the kingpins are incredibly short and the stock bushings are just strange. Longboarding is very expensive, so I'm not going to lie, I advise getting a cheap set up and slowly buying better stuff and upgrading your setup, if you don't have the money to spare right away for an amazing board. Churchillmfg seems to have a decent reputation on Silverfish, and as they're a community that won't hold back from shunning a company, I'd say that's a good sign. That's about it, enjoy!
Last edited by TGIMUNDAY; 03-04-2012 at 01:04 PM.
Found the freeride video I was looking for, thanks to one of the guys on Silverfish. If you guys have any suggestions, or want to post up some more stuff, feel free! I'm still a bit of a noob, so any help is appreciated.
I use to skate my friends but he finally came and got It back. :\
Boob.
- call me Aj.
http://www.skaterscafe.com/showthread.php?t=68269 Feel free to share, those of you who actually skate.
i've always wanted a longboard. probably will buy one when i'm older. Ridden one once, and it was the awesomest thing ever.
All I can say, is get one. Check out the first video posted up there. So sick.
I need to figure out which Is best for me. Shape, etc.
Boob.
- call me Aj.
http://www.skaterscafe.com/showthread.php?t=68269 Feel free to share, those of you who actually skate.
Well, I'm assuming you're a regular shortboarder first, like me. I have a thing where I want a symmetrical board, so you should maybe look at some freeride boards since they're generally shaped like that. If you're just looking to cruise that wouldn't be as big a deal.
I'm looking for both.![]()
Boob.
- call me Aj.
http://www.skaterscafe.com/showthread.php?t=68269 Feel free to share, those of you who actually skate.
Haha, well, I'm riding a Comet FSM right now and I love it and would recommend it. Some people have had problems with it delamming and coming apart though. Solution, only ride it when it's really dry out. Why would they use water soluble glue?
Edit: This problem was fixed a while back. Thanks to BigTreeFallHard on Silverfish for clearing that up for me.
Last edited by TGIMUNDAY; 10-10-2011 at 08:42 PM.
How much would a complete go for? Plus I gotta find somewhere selling a variety. Not something I just want to look at on a site and be like I guess that'll do ze trick.
Boob.
- call me Aj.
http://www.skaterscafe.com/showthread.php?t=68269 Feel free to share, those of you who actually skate.
People somewhat near CT, come to this
Last edited by TGIMUNDAY; 08-23-2011 at 02:46 AM.
The kids emailed them. I dont really longboard I just mess around, but I may just go to film it or some ****
Honestly, longboarding is extremely expensive, decks can be up to and past 120 bucks.
Earthwing makes really quality stuff from what I've heard, for a good price.
http://www.earthwingskates.com/produ...completes.html
I was considering the Supermodel based on recommendations, but ended up with the FSM.
If you want to try a blank though, I found an ebay seller that sells blank EVERYTHING
http://stores.ebay.com/SPINLITE
I got a blank board from them and some 150mm trucks as a second set up for friends to skate with me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drop-Down-LO...item2c5ebb2856
Got that one, looks very similar in shape to the Landyachtz Switch, at a huge price difference.
You're looking at spending anywhere between 75 to 300 dollars for a complete, it's all in the quality of the products you pick. You can upgrade as you go along though, like with a regular skateboard.
And if none of those tickle your fancy, here's a great site for longboard shopping.
http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/longboardcompletes.aspx
Last edited by TGIMUNDAY; 08-23-2011 at 02:55 AM.
Oh, TGI made the thread. Hell yeah buddy.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Today I was in Home Depot buying tile, and when the guy helping me measure square footage left, he said yeah buddy and I thought of you TGI hahah
Boob.
- call me Aj.
http://www.skaterscafe.com/showthread.php?t=68269 Feel free to share, those of you who actually skate.
I'm thinking of getting a long board soon, a sector 9 or whatever. I seriously need something good to cruise on, and long boards seem pretty fast/fun with the sliding as well.