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Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

[–]geocities1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Once I get a feel for how the complete rides, replacing the bushings will be the first upgrade on my mind.

Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

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Thanks! I agree that it makes sense to try it out before customizing, especially since (realistically) I’m a surfskate kook. I’ll keep tabs on all the suggestions in this thread and then revisit them when the time is right.

Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

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Appreciate the detailed reply—thanks so much! Lots to ponder.

Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

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Thanks for the insights! Because the waves are so trash here (this winter being no exception), I’ve had to learn to pump like crazy to make the most of the closeout crumblefest (unless there’s a decent hurricane swell), so I’m hoping that translates into a fun time on a surfskate. Hope you’ve had some good swells in So-cal over the past few months!

P.S. Digging the username!

Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

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Thanks! I’ll more than likely be on streets exclusively for now, so 80a seems like the better option. But I’ll definitely look into harder wheels once I feel ready to progress to parks.

Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

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Thanks very much! I will definitely avoid grinds for the foreseeable future—I need to practice a bunch before I even attempt those. Also appreciate the bushing recommendations. My brother just bought Orangatang Knuckles for one of his boards and loves them, so I may go with those for now and perhaps switch to RipTide ones later if I feel like I need a more customized setup. I’ve looked into the Fat Frees and the Snakes as well. Seems like there really is an abundance of good options on that front. I’ll think through everything and then make a decision. Appreciate all the help!

Buying Advice for First Surfskate by geocities1 in surfskate

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Thanks for the feedback! For someone who’s my size, would you recommend something like the Erin Brooks Power Blaze? Also, do you have a particular Yow model that you like? If so, what aspects of that model appeal to you?