post #1
08 June 2004, 03:30 UTC#1
Any products that you would like to review/discuss just post it in here. Only skateboarding related products though. Sorry no BMX or Rollerblades here. Feel free to make another thread about those if you wish.
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post #2
13 August 2004, 18:30 UTC#2
Since noone ever uses this, I guess I'll review my board:
Element Fiberlight Boards: I've been skating a Jeremy Wray for several months now (I don't do anything big enough yet for it to be damaged badly) and it has served me quite well, though the tail has seemed to wear down a little faster than my other boards......it is pretty light (not as much as an aluminum though) and it pops pretty well.....so I'd reccomend it to beginners (like me) who don't intend on doing anything really big.....because I think it might break easily off of a high ledge, I have let mikey skate it on some ledges before and after it seemed a lot more......flexible External image not preserved — inspect source: http://homegrownforums.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink1.gif
Element Fiberlight Boards: I've been skating a Jeremy Wray for several months now (I don't do anything big enough yet for it to be damaged badly) and it has served me quite well, though the tail has seemed to wear down a little faster than my other boards......it is pretty light (not as much as an aluminum though) and it pops pretty well.....so I'd reccomend it to beginners (like me) who don't intend on doing anything really big.....because I think it might break easily off of a high ledge, I have let mikey skate it on some ledges before and after it seemed a lot more......flexible External image not preserved — inspect source: http://homegrownforums.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink1.gif
post #3
13 August 2004, 20:04 UTC#3
Tip-
Do not throw your board in anger to look cool like the pro's. They have 50 spare decks in their car, you don't. It's not a good idea anyway because I roughed up my deck when i couldnt land a varial heelflip and then it cracked right in the center when I did a kickflip down 3 stairs. I don't know if its just because Toy Machines are weak or because I threw it around a bit, but Toy Machines are my favorite shaped deck out of all the ones I have tried. I got the Emerica Ellingtons in white/black the other day, they are fucking awesome. They take no breaking in at all, and they are super padded and comfy. A little pricy though (95 USD), but definitley worth it. They look a little goofy from the front when you wear them but I don't care, they is gangsta.
Anyone know if there is any real difference between Griptape Brands? I am used to MOB or Blacktop and I see no difference in those, but I have never tried another brand other then those and I want to get some FKD colored tape, is it going to be any different then the Griptape I have now?
Do not throw your board in anger to look cool like the pro's. They have 50 spare decks in their car, you don't. It's not a good idea anyway because I roughed up my deck when i couldnt land a varial heelflip and then it cracked right in the center when I did a kickflip down 3 stairs. I don't know if its just because Toy Machines are weak or because I threw it around a bit, but Toy Machines are my favorite shaped deck out of all the ones I have tried. I got the Emerica Ellingtons in white/black the other day, they are fucking awesome. They take no breaking in at all, and they are super padded and comfy. A little pricy though (95 USD), but definitley worth it. They look a little goofy from the front when you wear them but I don't care, they is gangsta.
Anyone know if there is any real difference between Griptape Brands? I am used to MOB or Blacktop and I see no difference in those, but I have never tried another brand other then those and I want to get some FKD colored tape, is it going to be any different then the Griptape I have now?
post #4
13 August 2004, 20:49 UTC#4
QUOTE Do not throw your board in anger to look cool like the pro's.
Yeah, I've never slammed my fiberlight, I don't want it getting cracked on pupose.......
As for griptape, I like Black Magic and Iron Horse, I hate jessup and walmart grip though
Yeah, I've never slammed my fiberlight, I don't want it getting cracked on pupose.......
As for griptape, I like Black Magic and Iron Horse, I hate jessup and walmart grip though
post #5
13 August 2004, 21:11 UTC#5
My friend has Jessup, and white shoes.. and it makes marks all over his tape.
post #6
14 August 2004, 15:56 UTC#6
I use Die Cut Tape and I love it.
Ipath 1985s- I am not too fond of these dhoes, I would like wider ones. These are shaped kind of liek tennis shoes not skate shoes.
Girl P-Rod Deck- Good deck, but yet again, too thin.it was supposed to be 7.8, but it's really 7.5. Eh.
Ipath 1985s- I am not too fond of these dhoes, I would like wider ones. These are shaped kind of liek tennis shoes not skate shoes.
Girl P-Rod Deck- Good deck, but yet again, too thin.it was supposed to be 7.8, but it's really 7.5. Eh.
post #7
14 August 2004, 16:33 UTC#7
I just bought some new Circa's for 90$, they feel good, I havent' skated them yet though, I dont' want to ruin them too quick.....I'm not sure which model they are, but I know that they are the newer muska shoes
post #8
14 August 2004, 18:35 UTC#8
My friend just got them shoes too, he said they were decent.
post #9
14 August 2004, 22:50 UTC#9
Consolidated skateboards= SHIT. Mine delaminated after 3 days.
post #10
16 August 2004, 09:56 UTC#10
That sucks teh ballz mang
post #11
16 August 2004, 21:30 UTC#11
QUOTE My friend just got them shoes too, he said they were decent.
Cool, I'll probably start skating them after winter (they'll probably start getting shitty looking after that, so it won't matter, from the snow and all)
Cool, I'll probably start skating them after winter (they'll probably start getting shitty looking after that, so it won't matter, from the snow and all)
post #12
16 August 2004, 21:48 UTC#12
Sucks, for you it's summer over nyah.
post #13
17 August 2004, 02:42 UTC#13
It's summer here too.......I mean after fall and winter.....
post #14
01 January 2005, 23:41 UTC#14
I just got an Element board for Christmas
I cant wait to take it and get some grip tape on it and put my old wheels on it.
Its going to be sick!
I cant wait to take it and get some grip tape on it and put my old wheels on it.
Its going to be sick!
post #15
06 January 2005, 16:42 UTC#15
I reccomend no one buys an fsu they suck External image not preserved — inspect source: http://homegrownforums.com/html/emoticons/nono.gif I snapped 2 in a week, 1 of them snapped ollyin over a crate on a 2 set when it was only 2 days old they suck!
post #16
06 January 2005, 19:06 UTC#16
dont use ANY risers, they piss me off. I had to borrow a deck with risers and it almost killed me.
post #17
06 January 2005, 19:07 UTC#17
I love you adam...
post #18
11 January 2005, 11:24 UTC#18
Karmas can be good if they are size 7.5 or 7.75 not more it makes them bad.
post #19
15 January 2005, 00:33 UTC#19
what kind of wheels do you recommend to be good?
The kind I got are Spitfire wheels.
The kind I got are Spitfire wheels.
post #20
16 January 2005, 01:50 UTC#20
Ricta, Spitfire, Pig.
post #21
16 January 2005, 02:00 UTC#21
Best Decks: Girl/koston, Dgk, skatewarehouse blank its cheap n really good check dem out on www.skatewarehouse.com
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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post #22
16 January 2005, 03:13 UTC#22
QUOTE (MnKy_InD @ Jan 16 2005, 02:00 AM) Best Decks: Girl/koston, Dgk, skatewarehouse blank its cheap n really good check dem out on www.skatewarehouse.com
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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Girl sucks, they break to easy. Royal Kingpins suck. Silvers are some of the shittiest trucks out, my friend broke 2 bases and cracked a hanger. Bones Swiss aren't worth the extra money really, just get Reds. Es Accels are ok, but basically any Emerica will kill them.
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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Girl sucks, they break to easy. Royal Kingpins suck. Silvers are some of the shittiest trucks out, my friend broke 2 bases and cracked a hanger. Bones Swiss aren't worth the extra money really, just get Reds. Es Accels are ok, but basically any Emerica will kill them.
post #23
17 January 2005, 17:03 UTC#23
emericas suck...they rip easy!!! its all about the circas beyotch External image not preserved — inspect source: http://homegrownforums.com/html/emoticons/Copy of dirol.gif
post #24
17 January 2005, 17:07 UTC#24
QUOTE (bobtheskater @ Jan 17 2005, 05:03 PM) emericas suck...they rip easy!!! its all about the circas beyotch External image not preserved — inspect source: http://homegrownforums.com/html/emoticons/Copy of dirol.gif
Please don't post while under the influence...
Please don't post while under the influence...
post #25
18 January 2005, 01:27 UTC#25
o shit too late for me 
post #26
23 January 2005, 05:44 UTC#26
QUOTE (MnKy_InD @ Jan 16 2005, 02:00 AM) Best Decks: Girl/koston, Dgk, skatewarehouse blank its cheap n really good check dem out on www.skatewarehouse.com
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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thats my exact old board.
does anybody else pop the shields off thier bearings besides me? oh yeah I dont like the bird house decks cause most of the time they are really heavy. but I got this steve nesser deck (mostly because it had artwork from green day's second album kerplunk) but it is really good for street it flips faster than all my other boards.
but popwar decks are basically indistrucdible because they're layer of fiber glass. my friends mom ran over my pop war and I swear to god not one crack.
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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thats my exact old board.
does anybody else pop the shields off thier bearings besides me? oh yeah I dont like the bird house decks cause most of the time they are really heavy. but I got this steve nesser deck (mostly because it had artwork from green day's second album kerplunk) but it is really good for street it flips faster than all my other boards.
but popwar decks are basically indistrucdible because they're layer of fiber glass. my friends mom ran over my pop war and I swear to god not one crack.
post #27
23 January 2005, 05:52 UTC#27
QUOTE (Kerplunk! @ Jan 23 2005, 05:44 AM) QUOTE (MnKy_InD @ Jan 16 2005, 02:00 AM) Best Decks: Girl/koston, Dgk, skatewarehouse blank its cheap n really good check dem out on www.skatewarehouse.com
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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thats my exact old board.
does anybody else pop the shields off thier bearings besides me? oh yeah I dont like the bird house decks cause most of the time they are really heavy. but I got this steve nesser deck (mostly because it had artwork from green day's second album kerplunk) but it is really good for street it flips faster than all my other boards.
but popwar decks are basically indistrucdible because they're layer of fiber glass. my friends mom ran over my pop war and I swear to god not one crack.
Popwars are actually pretty weak except for the tech drops which your talking about. Your problem with bearing shields is probably that you buy the ones with metal shields, if you buy rubber they probably won't come off.
Best Wheels: Ricta Filmore Spitfire
Best Bearings: Bones Swiss fast as fuck
Best TRucks: Royal, Grind kings(sorta), Silver(alrite)
hints- never ever get elements cuz they suck butt
Best shoes: Es Accel Plus, Es ES ES ES they are the BEST so get you some
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thats my exact old board.
does anybody else pop the shields off thier bearings besides me? oh yeah I dont like the bird house decks cause most of the time they are really heavy. but I got this steve nesser deck (mostly because it had artwork from green day's second album kerplunk) but it is really good for street it flips faster than all my other boards.
but popwar decks are basically indistrucdible because they're layer of fiber glass. my friends mom ran over my pop war and I swear to god not one crack.
Popwars are actually pretty weak except for the tech drops which your talking about. Your problem with bearing shields is probably that you buy the ones with metal shields, if you buy rubber they probably won't come off.
post #28
23 January 2005, 22:38 UTC#28
I like to pop the shields off my bearings not the retainer for the balls though. I like to because the make a really cool sound whenever you spin them really fast.
post #29
23 January 2005, 23:00 UTC#29
Those shields are there to protect the bearings from dirt and other shit.
post #30
10 February 2005, 19:15 UTC#30
I dunno whether to start skateboarding again or not, I stopped becos I was uttershit and I couldnt ollie onto a curb, I was about to get a Toy machine or a Element, cos they are my fav decks, and I was going to get Duffs or Osiris D3'S, I prefer Duffs, plus pink laces External image not preserved — inspect source: http://homegrownforums.com/html/emoticons/Copy of tongue.gif
