Beginner Longboard? - Snowboarding Forum

snowsam17 · 04-12-2010, 11:58 AM

Hey all ive been thinking about picking up a longboard for some general cruising around town. I just want something stable and easy to ride, nothing fancy, and on the cheaper side. I have no idea if this is possible but under $150 would be preferable, but i dont want something thats gonna fall apart on me so if i have to spend more for something decent i will. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good setup?? Any help at all is appreciated im totally clueless

04-15-2010, 05:17 PM

I was thinking about doing the same thing to get a jump up on my friends who've been snowboarding longer than me.

I want to do some longboarding and skateboarding, wakeboard while i stay at my friends house on a lake for 2 weeks, and maybe pick up some surfing and definitely skim boarding when I am at the beech with my cousins who surf.

I really don't know if these boards are good but if you go to WhiskeyMilitia.com they regularly put up new deals back to back and you can snag a longboard for 60-80 bucks on huge discount

BoulderEagle · 04-15-2010, 10:06 PM

For your price range i'd say check out last years models of Never Summer boards. Also EarthWing, BC Longboards, Bustin, and Kracked Skulls all make great affordable boards!

I have last year's Never Summer Assualt and Loaded Dervish and love them both! Might i recommend the EarthWing supermodel or superglider, or even my next board, the BC Moray!!!

hocuzgetaction7 · 04-19-2010, 11:59 PM

I would keep my eye out for pawn shops. You would be surprised to find surfboards there.
Also garage sales. Some people just grow out of it and give away great boards for dirt cheap.

anti-bling · 04-21-2010, 07:39 AM

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linvillegorge · 04-21-2010, 10:43 AM

I'm trying to buy a used one myself if these CL jackasses would ever respond to an email

Sam I Am · 04-21-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoulderEagle

For your price range i'd say check out last years models of Never Summer boards. Also EarthWing, BC Longboards, Bustin, and Kracked Skulls all make great affordable boards!

I have last year's Never Summer Assualt and Loaded Dervish and love them both! Might i recommend the EarthWing supermodel or superglider, or even my next board, the BC Moray!!!

Does never summer make good longboard decks...or just mediocre-decent?

BoulderEagle · 04-21-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam I Am

Does never summer make good longboard decks...or just mediocre-decent?

NS is on top of the tech just like their snowboards! ie: p-tex nose and tail bumpers, rubber damping over the trucks, best fiberglass in the biz, and of course a 3 year warranty!

I bought my 09 NS Assault from tactics.com for $156 shipped!

linvillegorge · 04-27-2010, 12:15 AM

I'm picking up a used '09 NS Swift in like new condition tomorrow for $125! I figure it'll be great practice in the summer, along with the trampoline!

SPAZ · 04-27-2010, 11:41 AM

i'm going to snag a arbor waterman koa on departmentofgoods.com in a week or two for $120. i'll let you know how that turns out. just make sure that you replace the stock bearings and bushings!

04-12-2010, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
snowsam17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 207	Beginner Longboard? Hey all ive been thinking about picking up a longboard for some general cruising around town. I just want something stable and easy to ride, nothing fancy, and on the cheaper side. I have no idea if this is possible but under $150 would be preferable, but i dont want something thats gonna fall apart on me so if i have to spend more for something decent i will. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good setup?? Any help at all is appreciated im totally clueless

04-15-2010, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoulderEagle Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 45	For your price range i'd say check out last years models of Never Summer boards. Also EarthWing, BC Longboards, Bustin, and Kracked Skulls all make great affordable boards! I have last year's Never Summer Assualt and Loaded Dervish and love them both! Might i recommend the EarthWing supermodel or superglider, or even my next board, the BC Moray!!! Last edited by BoulderEagle; 04-16-2010 at 11:30 AM.

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SPAZ -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,818	i'm going to snag a arbor waterman koa on departmentofgoods.com in a week or two for $120. i'll let you know how that turns out. just make sure that you replace the stock bearings and bushings! __________________ 2011 Never Summer Revolver-R 156 2011 Flux RK30's 2010 Rome Libertines

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04-15-2010, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
bearju1ce Guest Posts: n/a	I was thinking about doing the same thing to get a jump up on my friends who've been snowboarding longer than me. I want to do some longboarding and skateboarding, wakeboard while i stay at my friends house on a lake for 2 weeks, and maybe pick up some surfing and definitely skim boarding when I am at the beech with my cousins who surf. I really don't know if these boards are good but if you go to WhiskeyMilitia.com they regularly put up new deals back to back and you can snag a longboard for 60-80 bucks on huge discount

04-19-2010, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
hocuzgetaction7 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 33	I would keep my eye out for pawn shops. You would be surprised to find surfboards there. Also garage sales. Some people just grow out of it and give away great boards for dirt cheap.

04-21-2010, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
anti-bling Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nagano, Japan Posts: 192	i luv skull skates Skull Skates Online Catalog

04-21-2010, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,540	I'm trying to buy a used one myself if these CL jackasses would ever respond to an email

04-27-2010, 12:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,540	I'm picking up a used '09 NS Swift in like new condition tomorrow for $125! I figure it'll be great practice in the summer, along with the trampoline!