Right... This is something we don't see very often on here and being an Ex-skateboarder, I thought I'd see what I could find. Now, to those that don't know, not every skateboard is equal. There are different woods, metals (Trucks), wheel compounds, bearings, griptapes, bushings and board widths.
They all have a big affect on the ride and how well tricks can be performed. If the wood is too soft, getting it off the ground can be more difficult. Maple is king! Cheaper boards tend to soften up too, especially in damp conditions. Even with decent boards like these though, keep them as dry as possible to get the longevity out of them
So yeah, you can pick up a skateboard for £20, but there will be a massive difference for the rider over a more expensive quality board. Prices here look good for what you get and they include delivery.
When I used to skate I was paying around £100 for the parts and building it myself, some of the decks alone can be upto £60+, so sometimes buying a complete can save you some dosh and time.
Maybe something to consider for the older kids that are showing an interest or those that already skate - As far as I can tell these brands are still "Down with the kids" Unlike myself :smile: I'm normally down in the shed
7.5" is the width (Which was my ideal back in the day)
Bearings are Abec 5
Long story short, the higher the abec number the tighter the tolerances are and effectively the faster they can go. (Abec ranges are 1,3,5,7 and 9) Was a fan of 5 or 7s myself
Trucks: Darkstar - raw/black
7.5" Complete
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Ready To Ride
Birdhouse Trucks
Birdhouse 52mm Wheels
ABEC 7 Bearings
Rodney Mullen <3
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tomharris79656
18 May 174#3
Heyyyyy a 180 tailgate !!!!
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admars
18 May 171#1
A little while ago they had a similar deal on Almost completes, like this a good deal, and much better than a "toy" skateboard complete from a toy shop.
I remember my first skateboard was a Variflex complete, I'd love one of these, but I'd be in deep trouble now if I went skating :smiley: Not so much the going skating but the phonecall to explain to the missus why I'm in casualty :smiley:
NeoTrix
18 May 17#2
Yeah, The superhero models, They were really good last time.
Had my fair share of falls and a shattered ankle back in the early 2000's! Was all part and parcel at that point
Love the Globe - Opinion section with Rodney Mullen, it was his style that influenced me back then. I was never amazing at doing tricks down steps, but not awful. Flat-landing it and spinning around like crazy though... LOVED it :smile:
tomharris79656
18 May 174#3
Heyyyyy a 180 tailgate !!!!
supasta
18 May 17#4
Voting hot as its a skateboard deal but these are very much beginner boards and about the going price for them.
Tahae_T to supasta
18 May 17#5
Fairly Certain The Birdhouse setup is Good value for money and i would rate it very much a mid range setup.
Anyways - I'm adding heat as any reason to get the kids outside like we used to be is well worth the money IMO.
Tahae_T
18 May 17#6
Rodney Mullen <3
This is what busted my mouth open and why i still have a chipped tooth today - eventually nailed it but was a painful learning curve! :stuck_out_tongue:
any one here in their 20's or early 30's would have had inspiration from the Playstaion tony hawk days #skatefam!
dealsonmeals
18 May 171#7
damn boarders, I'll stick to my fruit boots lol. miss my skater days
rsta2004
18 May 17#8
mullen invented pretty much every trick known to man, watched a vid of him recently....like a fine wine....still awesome at his age. i love skateboarding but as a 35 year old dad people would laugh, had a go on one other day and landed a kickflip. made my day haha. voted hot for nostalgia
scruffty
18 May 17#9
just got my alien workshop deck out of storage, with its grind king trucks and zero wheels...if only i had the time and lack of fear...
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They all have a big affect on the ride and how well tricks can be performed. If the wood is too soft, getting it off the ground can be more difficult. Maple is king! Cheaper boards tend to soften up too, especially in damp conditions. Even with decent boards like these though, keep them as dry as possible to get the longevity out of them
So yeah, you can pick up a skateboard for £20, but there will be a massive difference for the rider over a more expensive quality board. Prices here look good for what you get and they include delivery.
When I used to skate I was paying around £100 for the parts and building it myself, some of the decks alone can be upto £60+, so sometimes buying a complete can save you some dosh and time.
Maybe something to consider for the older kids that are showing an interest or those that already skate - As far as I can tell these brands are still "Down with the kids" Unlike myself :smile: I'm normally down in the shed
Darkstar Faded Complete - 7.5"
7.5" is the width (Which was my ideal back in the day)
Bearings are Abec 5
Long story short, the higher the abec number the tighter the tolerances are and effectively the faster they can go. (Abec ranges are 1,3,5,7 and 9) Was a fan of 5 or 7s myself
Trucks: Darkstar - raw/black
Birdhouse Hawk Crest Complete - 7.5"
7.5" Complete
US Graphic
Ready To Ride
Birdhouse Trucks
Birdhouse 52mm Wheels
ABEC 7 Bearings
Rodney Mullen <3
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All comments (27)
I remember my first skateboard was a Variflex complete, I'd love one of these, but I'd be in deep trouble now if I went skating :smiley: Not so much the going skating but the phonecall to explain to the missus why I'm in casualty :smiley:
Had my fair share of falls and a shattered ankle back in the early 2000's! Was all part and parcel at that point
Love the Globe - Opinion section with Rodney Mullen, it was his style that influenced me back then. I was never amazing at doing tricks down steps, but not awful. Flat-landing it and spinning around like crazy though... LOVED it :smile:
Anyways - I'm adding heat as any reason to get the kids outside like we used to be is well worth the money IMO.
This is what busted my mouth open and why i still have a chipped tooth today - eventually nailed it but was a painful learning curve! :stuck_out_tongue:
any one here in their 20's or early 30's would have had inspiration from the Playstaion tony hawk days #skatefam!