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    andrewnagoo at 6/17/2012 8:05:11 PM

    Hey members, I'm opening up a new thread just to see if anyone needs any help with longboarding. I've gathered quite a bit of knowledge and am eager to share it with anyone who is in need.

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    nickjw2137 at 6/23/2012 12:02:08 PM

    I am wondering if you have tried the bustin ibach. My friend got one and i tried it and it carves as well as any board i have ever ridden. It carves differently too, it feels like there is no limit on how tight you could turn. He had it set up on paris 180's which I know are good for carving but i have tried the same trucks on a top mount and it didnt even carve that well. Just wondering if you know what causes that board to turn so well, cause i thought drop decks were supposed to be inferior to top mounts when it came to carving.

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    mefromuiuc at 8/18/2012 8:57:58 PM
    I think its more the combination of the bushings used and the deck.  But mainly its the bushings. 
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    ohsogipper at 8/18/2012 11:20:31 PM
    Does he have the Adam Colton Paris trucks? I believe they have different bushings than standard Paris trucks. Also, the amount a board turns has to do with the wheel base as well as the concave. With more concave, you will be able to get more leverage over the trucks and it will trun more.
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    epicspeed at 9/18/2012 6:51:23 PM
    Im wondering if a penny nickel can be just as good cruiser as a longboard? maybe i can buy better bearings to make it just as good?
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    skyliner at 11/26/2012 1:34:36 PM
    Really any board can cruise well.  

    I find that bigger wheels can help though.(pennys are 60mm i believe).  personally, i would get something like the earthwing miniglider.  its smallish, has a nice dampening flex, and can probably run bugger wheels.

    Bearings dont really affect rollspeed much, just get something cheap.
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    MatthewGlenHill at 1/30/2013 1:53:40 PM
    I could use some input on bearings. I am looking at the Renegade Frankys because they are on sale or I am also looking at getting the Deville Knuckleheads, as they are made here in Mesa, AZ I like to support the hometown company. Have you used either one or have a suggestion if one is better than the other?
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    andrewnagoo at 3/3/2013 8:15:32 AM
    Not really. bearings are bearings. I think the best would be the ones tried and true. Example Bones Swiss, Bones Reds, Biltin Bearings, Zealous Bearings are really good. 
    If you want to support local get the Devilles. I've personally have had no experience with them, but again bearings are bearings.
    As far as the Renegades, I'm running the Renegade Abec 9s and they work just fine
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    MatthewGlenHill at 3/3/2013 8:20:34 AM
    Thanks for the input, I appreciate it!
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    KitChase at 3/6/2013 9:00:49 PM
    For longboarding best quality  bearing is a one of the part of the board. Superior quality bearings are durable and speedy. As you use qualited bearing  you can need  less time pushing around and get more time riding.
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    andrewnagoo at 3/7/2013 2:20:59 PM
    that's not true. Quality is important, but it's a plateau. The top bearings do not make a difference in speed, and if so it's in the 1-5 second range. Free spin is also a factor that does not account for on the ground pushing. Simple cruising might allow you to use anything from an Abec-7 to Bones Super Swiss or Tungsten, but it won't make a difference for the casual cruiser. For the downhil racer looking to shave a couple seconds off his or her time, then maybe the $100 investment into bearings becomes important. However, by the time those seconds become important then you already picked up a sponsor willing to give supply your bearing needs. 
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    MatthewGlenHill at 3/7/2013 5:10:49 PM
    I agree, while I would stay away from cheap ebay bearings,  I think that any reputable company with bearings is most likely going to be a safe bet. I did try knucklehead bearings and they are great so you can add those to your list of good quality bearings for a good price!
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    DG159 at 4/24/2013 8:36:50 PM
    I was wondering if you had an idea of a good lower speed slide wheel.
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    cjones at 4/27/2013 10:39:23 AM
    Butterballs, Metro Motions, and most classic thane abec 11's. Duro depends on weight . Those are the ones available on social, that I recommend.
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    MatthewGlenHill at 4/27/2013 10:48:00 AM
    Originally posted by: DG159
    I was wondering if you had an idea of a good lower speed slide wheel.
    I would just go with a bit softer of a duro, I personally like Deville Salty Balls, they are an 79a duro and similiar to the Butterballs but in my opnion even better, the Deville Bombers are also good, just an older version of the trucks.





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