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I'm looking into picking up my first deck and was looking for an optinion on this complete http://www.boardshop.com.au/servlet/the-5276/BLACK-LABEL-GAME-BOY/Detail I plan on mostly using this board for commuting but will be learning tricks as I go. Apart from the wheels the rest of the kit seems fine. I'll be looking at getting some softer wheels straight away just not sure on how big I can go. Any recommendations for a suitble size? Can't wait to start, wish I had a local shop in my area, the only one I could find was a chain surf store which sold scratched up Flip completes for $250, gently caress that. Edit: Doesn't note the truck manufacturer which worries me. iCaPpY fucked around with this message at 03:21 on Jul 28, 2010 |
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Sirkus posted:
Aussie born and bred. Would love to by from skate.ly if they posted to Aus, might shoot them an email. In the mean time I'll enquire what trucks are included, thanks. Edit: Love Boardshop's phone number 1300 STOKED hahahah iCaPpY fucked around with this message at 07:38 on Jul 28, 2010 |
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Jul 28, 2010 07:35
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Obscuritatem posted:Sorry, double post. Looking at the drop-down it seems to be a choice between Cargo and Tracker. I've never heard of Cargo (they look alright though, like Venture copies) and Tracker are an old school brand so should be ok. I'm fairly sure they'll be 7.75 though. I don't mind 7.75 trucks on an 8'' deck but I tend to skate really wide spits, so if you've got skinny base wheels they might feel a bit narrow for you. Cheers for the info, I was planning on getting bigger softer wheels for commuting so that should help. I'll probably look at some wider trucks pretty soon anyways if it will help stabilize.
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Jul 28, 2010 15:06
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Just ordered my first board. I ended up deciding on the Tracker trucks after checking them out, grabbed a skate tool too. Can't wait for it to come in, getting it delivered to work so I don't have to wait till I get home 
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Jul 29, 2010 14:45
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Snap Your Fingers posted:I'm shooting some skate stuff to air on the TV channel I work for tomorrow. It's probably going to be edited into a pretty dry package for our morning show and/or some trick tips, but I'll try to piece my own thang together and show you guys. Can't wait. My board still hasn't come in yet 
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Aug 7, 2010 03:00
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Hey are there any Melbourne goons out there who can recommend me a good skate shop to go to somewhere close the city center?
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Aug 10, 2010 01:02
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ssergE posted:Just wondering what people make of these boards in 8inch for me (6 foot 1, 85Kg)? I just recently brough a complete off these guys and they are great, I got the Tracker trucks with mine. Both boards are good but I personally would go for the Enjoi because it has a nice clean graphic. Apart from the stock hard 52mm wheels the board comes with the package is great, would highly recommend getting yourself a set of 54mm soft wheels while your kicking around getting comfortable with the board. The Tracker trucks I got with it had quite soft bushes so if you want something a bit harder pick up some bushes too.
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Sep 6, 2010 00:49
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suadeo posted:
25yo here who started only 3 months ago, I never skated as a kid either. I fall over all the time and feel like a fool but when you start rippin poo poo up you feel AWESOME
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Nov 5, 2010 01:41
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Whalley posted:Skating is the funnest goddamn thing in the world. Agree
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Nov 8, 2010 01:45
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Merauder posted:This poo poo is Technology is amazing
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Dec 21, 2010 10:27
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Sirkus posted:Road report: Roads have been getting clearer and clearer in Montreal, skated some flat today with the crew. My three flips used to be the first trick I did with good consistency, but now it seems like I have to relearn how to do them proper again. On the plus side my kickflips used to be decent or rocketflips, now I can get them to suck up into my feet.
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Mar 30, 2011 22:52
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lemonslol posted:I feel stupid arguing with police about skating places, now that I'm an adult. I have almost been skating for a year here in Aus and I have been lucky enough that I have avoided this so far *touch wood* Edit: 25yo iCaPpY fucked around with this message at 00:06 on May 26, 2011 |
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May 26, 2011 00:03
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Sirkus posted:Words/Pics I loved the vid/pics from your last trip so this is a treat. Can't wait for the video. As for the whole skate haters thing, worst I have had so far is a grumpy old man telling us to go skate at the local skate park to which I just politely reply "I know, but I like this area better" and they walk off in a grump.
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May 27, 2011 04:56
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Enjoying the sporadic sunny weather during winter here in Aus. Been working on getting more height down stairs (starting small) at one of the local small town's primary school. *Need to get an actual camera, my phone requires to many attemts to get the timing right.
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Jun 2, 2011 00:11
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Bucket Joneses posted:I bought completes for my three groomsmen as gifts and totally forgot about the goon discount at skate.ly. Pleasantly surprised when it lopped $60 off my purchase. Best wedding party gifts EVER
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Aug 2, 2011 03:23
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Yolkz posted:Lookin rad, good luck with getting this down, looks awesome.
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Sep 8, 2011 03:06
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hunter x az posted:haha, why does every skateboarding video seemed to be filmed in fish-eye? It provides a wider field of view, so when the person fillming is rolling along/shooting they can stay right up close to the action while still capturing the entire shot.
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Sep 23, 2011 03:17
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Not A Bear posted:Thats really impressive, very nice work! Dont think I'd have the patience to sit down and do something like that Ollies are most definately eaiser to do while rolling, convincing yourself that is the hurdle.
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Oct 20, 2011 02:05
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Havent actually managed to ollie anything though, keep bailing out or not poppingthe rear wheels over