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Is there an all around good setup for someone beginning to long-board? I'm not sure if it would be better to be stable and not being able to carve to slow down or a setup that allows for maneuverability but increases wobbliness?
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May 9, 2012 18:28
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I bought a 40' Amber deck from Churchill and some Cadillac 70mm 80a Cruzers. Haven't decided on the rest yet. I just put the grip tape on and while the sides look quite haggard I'm happy so far.
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May 23, 2012 03:38
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  I put the stripe in because the local skateshop didn't have any grip tape that was wide enough. I'm still researching trucks currently.
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May 24, 2012 15:39
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Horizontal Tree posted:Budget Dracula, what are the width and wheelbase on that? Looks like a good starter cruiser. What are you looking for in a truck? I measured it at 28' 1/2in for the wheelbase and around 9' 1/2in for the width. Basically I need something for cruising/carving that isn't going cause wheelbite.
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May 25, 2012 22:30
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Yeah I re-measured it at 24.5in. I think I will go with the 10/180's for this setup because I mainly want it for cruising. If I decide to get into downhill (which will be pretty far off) I'll probably just put a new ride together. Thanks for all the tips!
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May 26, 2012 13:44
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I am having fun riding my Churchill long-board to work everyday. I bought a helmet and have only fallen off once. I think I should have reconsidered my setup though, after realizing how much speed you can pick up just going down small gradual hills. Also, my town is full of traffic lights/stop signs and our gardening crew at work is always leaving their hoses all over the sidewalks. 
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Jul 19, 2012 19:35
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FoxxorTheRed posted:Churchill's are supposedly pretty good. One of the guys in my club just bought one I believe. Yeah it is fun. I haven't had any problems with it but I am still trying to get a setup that I am comfortable with. I made the mistake of speeding down a fairly long hill just after loosening my trucks up for carving. As the wobbles crept on I just had a mental image of that fat Youtube guy flying off into a cornfield going through my head. I suppose it was good experience to have in a controlled environment with grass to bail in rather than zing off into traffic.
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Jul 24, 2012 18:28
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu23ey-Q8zU
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Jul 25, 2012 13:45
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How often do you replace bearings? I've been riding for about two months to work everyday and my rear right wheel spins freely for about five seconds, all the others are still going fine.
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Aug 21, 2012 13:43
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Heh reminds me of that clip from the gator documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHFIbN2PByQ
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Jun 26, 2013 21:50
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