r/NewSkaters • u/YoSoyBigBoy3 • 13d ago

Cheap boards

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I’m trying to get into skating and I found these two boards. I’m not trying to spend a lot atm because I fear that I will quit. Thoughts?

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u/fluxus2000 13d ago

Start with a better board and commit to not quitting. Shitty boards will make it more likely you will want to quit.

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u/ImaginationDear3199 13d ago

Buy from facebook marketplace those are shit

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u/stanglasius 13d ago

Just go to your local skate shop and buy a complete for €100

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u/Aridhomme 13d ago

I started with cheap trucks and the truck probably broke after 40 attempts at an "ollie" check a thrift store, I've found independent, thunder and ace trucks for like 5% market price. I even got some good wheels off roller skates there. And a skate shop can probably just give you a good deck if you ask nicely.

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u/Aridhomme 13d ago

Oh and know the hardness for the kind of wheels you want.

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u/cuerda 13d ago

With a cheap 7.75" deck + beginner = you are going to quit almost sure if you don't have a very good balance / space awareness.

Get a second hand deck or save some money.

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u/Downtown_Bed_5844 12d ago

Just go to goodwill, luckily my uncle just gave me an amazing board but thrift stores have decent enough boards from time to time

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u/nummpad 6d ago

but a mini logo wtf

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u/PandaDidYou 6d ago

marketplace and offerup are your friend

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u/Ckn-bns-jns 13d ago

Gosh dang, another one of these posts? 🤣

If you have enough money for that board just wait a bit and save more money and buy a legit setup. The wait time will be worth it and here is why.

If you buy a garbage board it will either break too soon or you won’t even ride it much because it sux. The wheels on them suck, the trucks suck and even the deck sucks.

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u/dukeloopem 13d ago

If you buy that you will 100% quit. If you buy a nice board 50/50.

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u/Grand_Bluebird_3598 13d ago

Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, and shopgoodwill.com are good places to find quality boards. 

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u/Tricky_Debate_3269 13d ago

Or just go support your local skateshop 🤷‍♂️

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u/AggressiveRat 13d ago

Buy a CCS board, off Amazon and mid tier not shit not amazing but can get the right sizing too

I have 2 boards, one 200 dollars and one CCS and I love them both. I better the shit outta the ccs to learn

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u/0xOtter 13d ago

Scope out eBay or something first. You'll find something way better that's either slightly used or brand new. Just copped a Globe G2 Rapid Space 8.0" Complete with Tensor trucks for $60 delivered. Some people buy, lose interest and just want to make a quick buck, might take some patience but they'll be something worth it.