what bearings should i buy my boyfriend as a gift, he is an experienced rider with a new short deck?
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Either ask him to write down the part numbers and suggest a parts store or give him the cash in a pretty envelope. This isn't a gift you want to surprise him with.
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cheap \n\ndecks\nhttp://www.blankdecks.com/decks_index.htm\n\nebay\nget griptape too.\n\nindependent or grindking trucks\nabec 5 bearings brand dont matter\n\nwheels:98a i like 54-58 mm\n\nshoes vans\n\nclothes: what ever that is comfortable\n\nget good pads, protec is good, dont be macho with out em, your knees will thank you later.\n\nthat should get you started, alot of trying stuff out is the best.\n\ngood luck
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Guys like gadgets. Be it a mobile phone, laptop, PDA, Electric shaver and the list goes on. Find out what he doesnt have and get him that. I would recommend you get him the one thats in the ads recently and probably he is thinking of asking u to gift him that...\n\nIn case you become my GF, I would love a Philips Speed XL model HQ8150... hehehehehehehe\n\n.:Fishie:.
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buy him something he needs to use everyday and yet exclusive and which can help him in his everyday life. give him something to smile about. i'm thinking of a really good electronic toothbrush. the kind that comes with multiple functions . hey, that helps in his social life especially now that he will start dating .
763001
i think the website's called www.blackholeboards.com ... last time i checked they sold really cheap, search "buy enjoi deck" in google, youl get plenty of websites... ccs.com, skateamerica.com, try those too
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ok the best trucks i have ever used are phantom 2, and grind king. they last long and seem to ollie really good. Grind King [obviously] is good for grinding....\nI've heard that krux are good too, but i wouldnt know personally\n\nBY FAR, the best bearings ever are Zero Black Widow Bearings, and they seem to fit good with the best deck ever, Zero....
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Give him some pogs or maybe a skateboard
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Lightspeed and several other manufacturers make good tri bikes...  go to your local bike shop and ask.  I have a few friends who ride Quintana Roo and others.  Ride safe!
883183
Get him a once-in-a-lifetime experience that reflects his personal hobbies or interests.  For example, if he's into hockey, buy him tickets to a home game of his favorite team.  Or if he likes fancy cars, go to www.exoticcarrental.com and see if you can get him a gift certificate for a one-day rental of a Ferrari.  For my boyfriend's birthday last year, I knew he'd always dreamed of owning a sailboat, and I certainly couldn't afford that, but I could afford to get him 3 introductory sailing lessons at a local sailing school, so I did and he was THRILLED!!!!
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fastforward deck($29) Venture raw trucks($18) bones red bearings($18) blank fastforward wheels($22 circa) \n\n$87 = Total\n\nthat wood b 1 of the lowest priced setups and 1 of the best
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This is an answer I gave to a similar question sometime ago:\n\nThe best option is to go to a resort that has a good Demo shop, that way you can try before you buy. If you can't do that go to a good board shop and not a big box store (like Big 5 or Copelands) as the people working at the board shop will probably have a better idea as to what they are talking about.\n\nYou're right, there are tons and tons of choices out there. When buying a board you need to ask yourself a few important questions.\n\n1.)How good am I?\n2.)How much do I ride?\n3.)Where do I ride?\n4.)What conditions do I ride most?\n5.)What type of rider am I?\n\nThese will help you determine what board is going to be best for you.\n\nBoards specs are confusing but I'll try and breakdown the important ones for you and what you need to look for in them.\n\nLength. There is no right or wrong length as different lengths are better for different styles of riding. Remember that your height has nothing to do with it as a board has no idea how tall you are. Most boards have a range of weights that they are suited for. Generally, a longer board is more stable and requires a bit more from it's rider to perform well and a shorter board is less stable but very easy to manuever. For the most part, freeriders who are riding powder or at very high speeds like a longer board and park riders (especially jibbers) like shorter boards for their reduced swing weight and extra manueverability. Off the top of my head I'd recommend a board no shorter than a 154 for you.\n\nWidth. This is possibly the most important measurement. How big are your feet? You should ride a board that is wide enough that your heels and your toes are just above their edges. If you have too much toe or heel drag you will hang up on your turns (excess toe drag leads to excess chin drag). If your board is too wide then it will increase the effort it will take to get the board over on edge. I've actually torn the arch of my foot riding a board that was too wide (yeah, it hurt). Go for the narrowest board possible as the performance gains of quick edge control far outweigh the minimal benefit the extra width will gain you in deep snow. It's a good idea to bring your boots with you to the shop to help with this.\n\nSidecut. When you look at a board you can see that the sides of it are cut in. If you use your imagination, you can see that this cut actually begins the arc of a circle. A board with more cut draws a smaller circle and is better suited for smaller turns. A board with less cut draws out a bigger circle for bigger turns. Generally, park riders like a board with more cut as they need that added manueverability to line up the features in the park. A freerider is usually riding faster and making bigger turns than a park rider so they usually go for a board with less cut. Also, a board with deeper cut can "hook" in powder a bit. Keep in mind that it is easier to get a longer turn out of a board with more cut than it is to get a shorter turn out of a board with less cut. (am I confusing you yet?)\n\nFlex. This is the most subjective part to buying a board. A stiffer board is much more stable and responsive but requires more attention from it's rider and will fatigue you more. A softer board is very comfortable and easy to ride but will not respond as well or be as stable, especially at speed. Jibbers like soft boards as they are less likely to hook up on the rails and freeriders like the response of stiffer boards. Most boards these days are built with a flex pattern, meaning that they can be stiff in a certain aspect and soft in another. A great park board will have a stiffer tip and tail for better pop and stability in landing but will have a soft torsional (side to side) flex that will help on the rails or when coming up a little short landing a spin. A great freeride board will be stiff in the tail and underfoot for better drive and softer in the tip to help turn
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The best thing to get is a new feedneck a all american barrel and a Virtue board with the membrane with it.\nshoots jus as good as a shocker or dm6 with the new board
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Light weight dumbells or let ur man play with em.seriously
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Yeah, just go to a local shop and they will show you some completes that are suitable. Probably best to get elbow/knee protectors too! Some shops sell second hand ones too. He can always upgrade when he improves.
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forget the choices you have I'd suggest a Giant STP..you can get a 07 frame for $300 or talk to your local Giant dealer about a 2006 stp complete bike, I know right now giant is blowing them out to make room for the new stuff. the STP (Street,Trails,Park) is a sweet bike, the geo. is perfect for street or DJ and it rides well on the trails\nI have owned a P bike and a Cowan before and will never go back now that I ride a STP
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If you honestly can't tell the difference between boards I would go for one of those plastic boards that you can strap onto your sorels. They are about $15 at the hardware store.\n\nThis is not the time of year to be getting good cheap new gear, but try a local ski swap and try to find some used boots/bindings. Then at the end of the season get a pair of new boots 40% off. I really like burton boots/bindings. I just got a Rome deck and I'm loving it.\n\nPalmer sucks. I hope Sean Palmer burns in hell for making crappy decks.
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Invest in some new bearings.. they will last you a while, and it will make it easier to maintain speed.If you have some extra cash, try bones swiss.expensive as heck, but worth every cent!!