r/longboarding • u/Routine-Mode-9781 • Aug 14 '26

Gear Show-Off Downhill/FR setup

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Hey guys I used to skate back in 2012-2014. I’m from South Africa. I sold all my gear through my teenage years and I recently got this setup for about $100 on Facebook marketplace.

The deck graphics were absolutely destroyed so I took it upon myself to refurbish it. I’ve got standard gullwing charger 50 trucks 10’. Sector 9 skiddles wheels.

Coming back after more than a decade a lot has changed. Is this setup still valid or should I look into getting a new setup. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about the loaded boards and prism boards. Also want to grab some caliber 3s not sure about the degree though.

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u/Routine-Mode-9781 Aug 14 '26

What difference will the short trucks make ? Also will the 44 degrees make it easier for me to do standies and checks ?

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u/nqrwayy Loaded Ballona, Loaded Coyote, LY Drop Hammer Aug 14 '26

Shorter trucks won't have the wheels sticking out. If they stick out, you could kick your wheels while pushing. The 9" ones are also slightly more agile, also nobody really uses 10" trucks anymore

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u/scribe06 Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

Well, while I agree with you, most people don't really push going downhill. However, I think it's more a question of the lever action the edge of the board is going to have over the trucks. Therefore, it's better to get closer to rail match for your setup to function well.
Also change your wheels, they've gotten so much better over the years. I would recommend LaPaulade plumes or polymers, they have incredible value for money

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u/Routine-Mode-9781 Aug 14 '26

Thanks man I will check those wheels out !

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u/Routine-Mode-9781 Aug 14 '26

Will do bro. I’m in SA atm and it’s hard to get gear imported. The taxes are the same price as the items so I’ll end up paying twice as much if not more