skateboarding: who, in your opinion, sells the best blank decks?
818806
i haven't skated many blanks but i thought the blank decks from www.ccs.com are really good. they're cheap and they're really light. i dont know about durability though but i liked the one i skated.
780763
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.
772680
redz rule.i've had mine for about six months and they are still fast as heck and i haven't needed to do anything but spray a little WD40 on em. black panthers and tensor oust bearings both work really well, too. my old school deck is set up with reds and since you do any tricks on that type of deck, i use it for cruising and hills, and the redz work.
902764
Well, actually i'm not watching skate boarding...\nAnd i think Nick didn't have a product for Skate boarding ( not sure too )...\nYou want to get a sponsor ? \nI think it depends on your quality if the nick team see on how good you play and they think you have a quality to give them a profit .. Why not??\nbut i think they would not give a sponsor to somebody so easy
909014
well skateboards as a package... wont be that cheap... however there are some higher end variflexs that are around that price range for an ok package.\n\nfind a used deck... and some cheap but nice bearings... and get ya other parts used\n\nor ask some kid you know with a used deck.
765647
I really like bone reds.... they are really reliable and FAST! They are really nice and if youre willing to spend alot of money then go with bone swiss's. The beat trucks I think are Grind King (GK) they are really strong and can handel any grind you can throw at them. If you dont like those phantom 2's are pretty good also. \nHappy Skateing
442192
I would have to say boardhouse or mongoose but there really is a matter of preffrence in finding a good board like some ppl like 1 sk8board while otheres like another hope my answer helped
477443
Well first you need to buy a ccs mag. Then you can look at the boards. Personal I like the Zero boards with element barring or abek 3,5,or 9s. The  trucks are your choice. You can also buy a complete board and not have to worrier about getting different trucks and Bering's.
86658
The best places and best deals are usually online since our sport seems to be fading from retail.  Here are a couple online stores that have good deals.  Depending on where you live, some can ship to you pretty quickly...\n\nhttp://www.aggressivemall.com\nhttp://www.rollerwarehouse.com\nhttp://www.inlinewarehouse.com\nhttp://www.skatepile.com\nhttp://www.revolutionskate.com\nhttp://www.intuitionskate.com\n\nAnd if you're looking for advice on brands, here are some that you might want to look at:\n\nRemedyz (Remz)\nRazors\nRollerblade\nXsjado\nValo\n\nJust a couple suggestions...good luck and stay with it!
793208
I say the best berrigs are Bones Reds but if you want to get fancy and want to buy expensive ones you can but Bone Swiss\nBones Reds    $10-$15\nBone Swiss      $30-$100\n\nyou should get Grind King trucks they are good i got mine for $40\nor Destructo Bams they are $20-$50\nhttp://stores.ebay.com/TGM-Skateboards-Online-E-Bay-Store\nI have a Flip Board i got this off this very good website that sells Completes for $50 at
984445
That's an open debate.\nAs far as decks, I like Maple or Zero. Occasionally I'll skate a Birdhouse but not often and I have an Element that gets decent pop but is a little heavy.\n\nFor wheels I like anything from Darkstar, but Chocolates and Spitfires are also quite nice.\n\nTrucks- Most people will say Independent. They are very durable.\nI ride Destructos. \n\nI also ride Dooks 1/4 inch riser pads on most decks, although I have some Sector 9  5/16 inch as well.
869633
as a beginner you can pretty much pick up any skateboard n the market. by your price range you will most likely be picking up a board at a department store or something of the like as a complete skateboard (trucks, wheels, bearings, deck) at a skate shop will more likely run about 200$ 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.
861678
I thought i already answered this question? but ok.\n\nFoundation is really good less known brand, and good for experienced skaters\n\nZero was the first pro board i ever skated... they are really good to skate and have good pop\n\nA lot of people have told me that Alien Workshop are really good. I skated it once, and it seemed pretty good, but i wouldnt know 100%. \n\nenjoy
614870
I've been skateboarding for over 20 years now. I can't imagine my life without it.  It has taken me all over the place and I have met all kinds of people.  It has allowed me to live my dream of owning a skateshop, skatepark and a mailorder company.  I now make my own line of skateboard products.\n\nHow can you not love something and give back to something that has given you so much of your life?
519864
You need to find a good skate shop in your area. You can check online but your phone book will probably serve you better. Sporting goods stores, Walmart, Shopko, Pro skate shops. Call around and then go check out what they have. Good luck.
640131
i dont need a site 4 that! if u wanna go with a street board i say u get a 7.5 in wide by 31 in long. For a good vert board u should get a 8 in wide by 31 in long. As in brand wise go with maybe a enjoi, zero, element, hook-ups (definitely) , darkstar, and maybe a birdhouse but birdhouses aren't as great its just Tony Hawk that makes that board so famous. Never go with a world industries, a K-Mart, Target, or Walmart board they r not g00d. If u wanna look on the internet i suggest about.com, or skateboard city in the beginner guide section. g00d luck learn some tricks and dont be a p0ser!peace!
744529
i love almost. they have good decks for street and tech. most of their decks range from 7.5 to 7.8 in width. and their new resin 8 decks have a ton of pop and are really strong for when you hit up el toro (haha). but if you actually do a lot of gaps, then i would say zero. they are nice and wide so you can land easier and have a ton of concave.