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Best type of skateboard?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ScolaIsBallin, Feb 22, 2013.

  1. ScolaIsBallin

    ScolaIsBallin Member

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    I'm gonna start skating again after quitting for 2 years. i forgot most things what should i get for a new skateboard?
     
    #1 ScolaIsBallin, Feb 22, 2013
  2. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    Dog Cheese is still the best.
     
    #2 KingCheetah, Feb 22, 2013
  3. LonghornFan

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    Rock the banana to show you're balls out.
     
    #3 LonghornFan, Feb 22, 2013
  4. TexasTofu

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    get a board from a Texas based company and represent
     
    #4 TexasTofu, Feb 22, 2013
  5. conquistador#11

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    the hover board. can't believe you would have to ask!
     
    #5 conquistador#11, Feb 22, 2013
  6. Rodman23

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    Just get a blank Mini Logo and get some good trucks, bearings, and wheels. You could also tag up your deck....good luck
     
    #6 Rodman23, Feb 22, 2013
  7. peleincubus

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    I bought a 5 boroughs board with a giant snake on the back. Pretty cool:grin:
     
    #7 peleincubus, Feb 23, 2013
  8. fallenphoenix

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    back in the day birdhouse were the top notch boards. i dunno about nowadays
     
    #8 fallenphoenix, Feb 23, 2013
  9. CourtOfDreams

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    #9 CourtOfDreams, Feb 23, 2013
  10. Canadiandude

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    Grab a deck, slap on a set of Indy's and Spits and you're good to go.
     
    #10 Canadiandude, Feb 23, 2013
  11. Sadat X

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    Tekgnar in austin has really legit shop decks. In Houston, go to Soundwaves and get one of their shop decks for 35 dollars and free grip. Cant beat that

    No point in spending 50 dollars on a brand like Element, Flip, Real or something.
     
    #11 Sadat X, Feb 23, 2013
  12. CCorn

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    I liked the weight of Toy Machine boards. But that was 8 years ago. No idea what there is now.

    ccs.com?
     
    #12 CCorn, Feb 23, 2013
  13. ThatBoyNick

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    Baker decks have always been pretty good.
     
    #13 ThatBoyNick, Feb 23, 2013
  14. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    I have two blank decks from Tekgnar a long board (shaped like a regular board) and a reg deck. They're as good as any boards i've bought.
     
    #14 KingCheetah, Feb 23, 2013
  15. Sadat X

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    Yea man Tekgnar is an awesome shop. When I started skating....jeez....way back in 2000, that place was a mecca to me.

    Also, the old House Park that was just that little corner and had about 8 wooden ramps. That place was where it all began for me. I still need to go check out the new House Park. Looks amazing
     
    #15 Sadat X, Feb 23, 2013
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    #16 percicles, Feb 23, 2013
  17. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    I used to go to that place when it was still "Blondie's" in the early 90's -- i've been off my boards for too long and need some new wheels so I think I will be stopping by there soon.
     
    #17 KingCheetah, Feb 23, 2013
  18. the futants

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    Cockfight...straight outta Houston. Started by an old skate bud of mine from back in the mid-80s. Another good bud of mine rides for them and has three nice decks (Adam Young).

    http://cockfightskateboards.blogspot.com/
     
    #18 the futants, Feb 25, 2013
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    dang it, percicles... :grin: you win
     
    #19 SwoLy-D, Feb 25, 2013
  20. gnozahs

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    If on a budget, get a blank board. Nice set of reputable trucks. Smaller sized wheels if you're more into tricks and not necessarily speed, and some fast, inexpensive bearings. Search up tgm skateboards on eBay. They have some good deals on individual parts and complete decks.
     
    #20 gnozahs, Feb 25, 2013
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