is there anything i need to buy when i buy a skateboard besides helment arm and leg pads?
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Things will pop up later. You'll need maintenance things for bearings and wheels and you'll want jumps and things. Start saving up now! Good luck, you'll have tons of fun. BTW, save some moolah for band-aids.
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skate board or surf board??? if surf board... its all in the horizontal lights.  with high powered lights coming in from the sides, you can see every ridge, scrape or rough area.  Then you can sand it out to be perfect before you put the fiberglass on. It is a huge commitment.  you are better off buying one because all the materials that you will need will be very expensive, unless you are planning on making a bunch and breaking into the market of surf boards.  \n\nhope that helps
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Always wear an appropriate helmet for cycling, skateboarding, etc.\n\nIf you are under 18, your state may require a helmet.  Check with your local law enforcement agency or bike shop.
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5150, Limited, Sims, Lamar, Morrow are all good, lower-priced boards for beginners. \n\nHowever... have you boarded before? If not, I'd suggest you rent and try a few different boards while you find your personal preferences (likes/dislikes) and your riding style (freeboard, freestyle, etc.). While it might require extra funds in the early going, renting will help save you money in the long term, such as making the mistake of buying a board you wont like in terms of style, graphics, etc.\n\nGood luck... see ya on the slopes!\n\n:)
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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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Well you can go to\n\nhttp://www.a1skateboards.com\n\nI don't know if they have boards with griptape but they have images of griptape.
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You should definitely check out www.rei.com.  since its the end of the season, theyre putting all of their snowboard stuff on clearance for 50% off.  check every night at midnight just to be safe because when they put an item online, it's usually only one or two of the item (probably stuff that they didnt sell in their stores and got sent back to the distribution center and it sells really quick.  I got my cartels from rei.com for around 85 dollars.  pretty good for the bindings.  If you tell them to ship it to the closest rei store near you, shippings free.  good luck.
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Riser pads are the pads the go under the trucks of the skateboard, they very in size and density to allow for wheel clearence and cushioning so the board does not develop pressure cracks.\n\nYou should always use some kid of riser pads to prevent your board from getting damaged wheel burn or pressure cracks, extends the pop and life of the board.
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just get a almost deck (if you want) some thunder trucks ( i think those are the best)\nalmost wheels( you dont want to make youre skateboard look tacky)\n\nand some black magic or mob grip  tape
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as a beginner you can pretty much pick up any skateboard n the market. by your price range you will most likely be picking up a board at a department store or something of the like as a complete skateboard (trucks, wheels, bearings, deck) at a skate shop will more likely run about 200$ CA. the standard complete available at a department store has improved over the years with the proliferation of skateboarding in modern culture so it does now suit the needs of a beginning boarder.  once you learn to ride you will inevitably notice that the cheapo setup isn't all it could be, this is when you should look into a better complete.\n i suggest starti gn with a better deck to start, any skate shop can sell you a good deck--if you're not overly concerned with appearances go for a 'blank' deck, which means no manufacturers label , any decent skate shop carries these and they are as good as any deck, but a lot cheaper than a pro deck... any further, feel free to ask again.\nonce you can ollie you're well on your way, good luck, skating's hard, stick with it and you'll get better.
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Zero skateboards r the lightest and also it depends on the trucks too, u should get Grind king trucks, Bam ball bearings, and Flip whells, also u should get Dark magic grip tape, get one of those Jamie Thomas training videos. Good luck on becoming a sk8er
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A lot of sporting goods stores now sell padded shorts, a sort of "tush cushion" You might want to look into a pair as usually anyone learning to balance on ice skates or roller blades for the first time end up "sitting down" a lot in a BIG hurry. A piece of safety equipment overlooked till the bottom is sore. LOL
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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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Dude try A1skateboards, or CCS.com, or activemailorder.com, or monsterskate.com. Just search it dude. L8r. sk8 hard
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I would suggest a Riedell boot.  You can purchase one with blades for around $150.  Be sure to get the boots fitted properly from a reputable individual (check with local rinks in area).  \n\nHave the blades sharpened prior to skating and should be sharpened about every 3 months or so.  If the skater is on the ice more than 4 days a week, blades will probably need to be sharpened about every 2 months.  Blades should be wiped down with a cotton cloth after every time you skate.  A old dishtowel works great!\n\nDon't go into more expensive boots/blades (SP Teri, Harlick, etc.,) until skater is at least landing an axel and starting with double jumps.\n\nTX Skating Coach
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buy a black deck with independent trucks\n\n-black board you can buy at any skate shop\n-independent trucks buy at skate shop\n-grip tape buy at skate shop\n-black weels buy at skate shop\n-reds(thats a brand of berings the name of the brand is reds)\n\nfor clothing buy herelement sherts or girl sherts the brad is actuly caled girl\nand for jeens you can get her some crue pants but there cinda make your but look flat
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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