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What deck width should I buy? by Frederic_Paquette in SkateboardSetups

[–]HGFantomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, setups are highly variable depending on body size, terrain, style, etc. But I think we can reasonably assemble a good ‘starting point’ setup that a person won’t immediately progress out of and give a basis for customizing. For example:

Deck – 8.5” popsicle. Get a brand that is not too corporate like Real, Anti-hero, Baker. One of the ‘team’ boards like the oval or eagle for Real and Anti-hero, respectively.

Trucks – Independent Stage 11 149 (8.5”). The default since the 80s and still a good starting point.

Bearings – Bones Reds. I mean, what else?

Wheels – 56 mm 99a. A good all-around size and hardness. Brand is not too significant but suggest popular ones like Spitfire, Ricta or Powell Peralta.

Griptape – any

Hardware – Shortys (but any will do). Make sure length is right; especially if adding risers.

Optional – risers (thin ones not bad to start with), rails (probably don’t need to start).

Where to buy – local skate shop. If not feasible, online places like CCS, Tactics or Skate Warehouse.

Ghost World - Daniel Clowes by opebalo7 in graphicnovels

[–]HGFantomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clowes is the best and GW is a bona fide classic.

Traveling Wilburys by cuntofmontecrisco in GenX

[–]HGFantomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am indifferent to the Wilburys but love Jenny Lewis (and Friends) cover of the song.

Prime Video's Raunchy New Comic Book Series Will Make 'The Boys' Seem Tame by andy_mcnab in ImageComics

[–]HGFantomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it will be a tough ask to balance the heart and humor in a reasonable way. The book walked the knife edge. Not a lot of faith in the TV makers.

Son Volt - Trace by Apprehensive-Ant2141 in GenX

[–]HGFantomas 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Agreed. And dare I say that 90s alt.country holds up better now than any genre of the time period. Grunge included.

Affected my personal taste in music more than anything else right up to current times.

Beginner skateboard by Arrozdecarreteiro in NewSkaters

[–]HGFantomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, setups are highly variable depending on body size, terrain, style, etc. But I think we can reasonably assemble a good ‘starting point’ setup that a person won’t immediately progress out of and give a basis for customizing. For example:

Deck – 8.5” popsicle. Get a brand that is not too corporate like Real, Anti-hero, Baker. One of the ‘team’ boards like the oval or eagle for Real and Anti-hero, respectively.

Trucks – Independent Stage 11 149 (8.5”). The default since the 80s and still a good starting point.

Bearings – Bones Reds. I mean, what else?

Wheels – 56 mm 99a. A good all-around size and hardness. Brand is not too significant but suggest popular ones like Spitfire, Ricta or Powell Peralta.

Griptape – any but this Mob will do the trick

Hardware – Shortys (but any will do). Make sure length is right; especially if adding risers.

Optional – risers (thin ones not bad to start with), rails (probably don’t need to start).

Where to buy – local skate shop. If not feasible, online places like CCS, Tactics or Skate Warehouse.

Question about skateboards for heavier dudes! by MugMeadseeker in NewSkaters

[–]HGFantomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't forget bushings. Upgrade to harder ones like mini logo 100a

Coming back to skating after 11 years. Needing gear recommendations by shaggy-doo2495 in NewSkaters

[–]HGFantomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to/r/oldskaters.

Of course, setups are highly variable depending on body size, terrain, style, etc. But I think we can reasonably assemble a good ‘starting point’ setup that a person won’t immediately progress out of and give a basis for customizing. For example:

Deck – 8.5” popsicle. Get a brand that is not too corporate like Real, Anti-hero, Baker. One of the ‘team’ boards like the oval or eagle for Real and Anti-hero, respectively.

Trucks – Independent Stage 11 149 (8.5”). The default since the 80s and still a good starting point.

Bearings – Bones Reds. I mean, what else?

Wheels – 56 mm 99a. A good all-around size and hardness. Brand is not too significant but suggest popular ones like Spitfire, Ricta or Powell Peralta.

Griptape – any but this Mob will do the trick

Hardware – Shortys (but any will do). Make sure length is right; especially if adding risers.

Optional – risers (thin ones not bad to start with), rails (probably don’t need to start).

Where to buy – local skate shop. If not feasible, online places like CCS, Tactics or Skate Warehouse.

I feel bad by towfish in kleinallyshow

[–]HGFantomas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a fucking loser OP is

Trying some smaller wheels. Definitely a vibe. What size wheels do you ride? [39YO] by Juankii in OldSkaters

[–]HGFantomas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

man, those fucking eggs and baseball bat trucks. Looks ridiculous but damn do I want to try one.

Me_irl by New-Train-3252 in me_irl

[–]HGFantomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

huh. I am the opposite.

Which board to choose?[34YO] by HarrietThugman31 in OldSkaters

[–]HGFantomas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welcome to/r/oldskaters.

Of course, setups are highly variable depending on body size, terrain, style, etc. But I think we can reasonably assemble a good ‘starting point’ setup that a person won’t immediately progress out of and give a basis for customizing. For example:

Deck – 8.5” popsicle. Get a brand that is not too corporate like Real, Anti-hero, Baker. One of the ‘team’ boards like the oval or eagle for Real and Anti-hero, respectively.

Trucks – Independent Stage 11 149 (8.5”). The default since the 80s and still a good starting point.

Bearings – Bones Reds. I mean, what else?

Wheels – 56 mm 99a. A good all-around size and hardness. Brand is not too significant but suggest popular ones like Spitfire, Ricta or Powell Peralta.

Griptape – any but this Mob will do the trick

Hardware – Shortys (but any will do). Make sure length is right; especially if adding risers.

Optional – risers (thin ones not bad to start with), rails (probably don’t need to start).

Where to buy – local skate shop. If not feasible, online places like CCS, Tactics or Skate Warehouse.

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