Best Skateboard Setup for Park Skating 2024

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Hi!

So, I've been roller skating (I have quad skates) for 10 months now. I've been really scared of going to the skate parks but I did go for a few times and I really liked it.

I have sure grip boardwalks and 57mm wheels. What are your recommendations for skates and setup as well? Would help me a lot. Heard about bonts but I don't like the look of it (as much as it is superficial, I think having the skates on you really like is essential).

Thank you

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sortof-spooky · 3 years ago

Lots of skaters use the Boardwalks in the park and love it so I don't think you need to get a new pair unless you want two separate pairs. The wheels you use are more important. The harder they are the faster you will go. Lots of beginners are fine with using soft 78A wheels. I found them to be too sticky so I have been using Moxi Fundaes rated at 98A but feel more like an 86A. The hardest wheels you can buy are 103A and those babies are FAST so not recommended for someone just starting unless you are set on using them. You don't actually have to change anything on your skates to go into the park. You don't need to have sliders or grind trucks until you are ready to slide or grind. You can learn how to drop in and do stalling tricks without them!

Big tip. Get good toe stops!! I personally like gumball toe stops and chaya cherry bomb toe stops for their grip on different surfaces and the fact that they don't shread easily. You will use your toe stops a lot in the beginning.

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rollerdreaming · OP · 3 years ago

That was extremely helpful, I have not thought about toe stops, will look up the ones you recommended. Thank you!

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ThatAveragFromPrague · 3 years ago

I already have a set up: Bont Park stars with reactor pro plate and I am very happy with it. But if I would be making a new setup, I would definitely choose the Adapt boot (fairly easy to convert to quads) or eventually some other aggressive inline boot.

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My current main setup. Show me yours!

Posted by RepresentativeIcy903 · in r/Fingerboards · 2 months ago

Having a lot of fun with this setup. Really like how it performs. DK Popsicle 36mm, BRT 36mm, Maple Shark Wheels.

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RepresentativeIcy903 · OP · 2 months ago

Sick graphic! Is it maple lab deck?

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No-Put4951 · 2 months ago

Yup!!

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ThatCurryGuy · 2 months ago

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Sehnsucht 36mm, 34 brts and piro bowls

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Sollindis · 2 months ago

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33mm tonicwood carbon core, dynamics, urethfb recycled wheels

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skrillozeddd · 2 months ago

Too dope 👌

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bishlong69 · 2 months ago

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34mm og saltwater, 34mm BRT, salmon oak wheels, black velvet tape

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bishlong69 · 2 months ago

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jonapwns · 2 months ago

Twin 🤙

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OwnStill8743 · 2 months ago

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Park skaters: What's your set-up?

Posted by fruitfaerie · in r/Rollerskating · 6 years ago

I am a beginner skater and was under the impression that all I need to do is switch to harder wheels for skate park surfaces, but a friend just told me that I would need to modify my skates to accommodate grind blocks and wider trucks, or even get new skates altogether. However I have heard of people just switching their wheels (hence my initial assumption), so I'm curious to hear what the general consensus is!

What skates do y'all use and what modifications have you made, if any? For those of you who also do indoor or street skating, do you switch between skates, or use the same pair for all surfaces?

I have Moxi Beach Bunnies, if anyone happens to have any insight as to how those hold up at the skate park, or what modifications would need to be made to make them park safe!

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fuckyeahitspam · 6 years ago

I’m a beginner park skater as well (3 mos now). I started with my Moxi Lollys and standard Gummy wheels. I really only practiced pumping and carving and did just fine. After that I switched to moxi trick wheels which allowed for tighter carving. I now have the Fundae wheels which are AWESOME for beginner park skaters. Until I get better, I’m sticking with the Fundaes before going back to the Trick wheels.

PS: I currently have 3” Penny trucks and CIB sliders. However, they’re not essential. Just like another commenter stated, it makes some things easier but it’s not necessary.

Edit: Forgot to mention I use my Fundaes for park, indoor, and some recreational outdoor skating! They’re pretty versatile.

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doom394 · 6 years ago

Honestly I skated on ramps and streets for about one whole year with my derby skates before switching to Moxi Lolly rollerskates with CiB sliders on. I generally use hard wheels (98A or up) and recently changed my trucks to larger ones because I'm practicing grinds.

I keep regular trucks with 78A wheels mounted on in my backpack so when I'm going back home from the skatepark I can simply switch the trucks and wheels together and I have a street setup ready.

But really, you need so little to skate at the park. If you're insecure about wheels and you're just starting maybe you can consider the Radar Energy wheels 57mm 78A. That's all! Beach Bunnies are fine for the skatepark, I see many rollerskaters using them : )

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Strategos_Rift · 6 years ago

The wheels depend on the surface. A wood ramp can be slippy if its dusty or dirty. A smooth concrete park can be super smooth and grippy, but the older ones can be rougher and not much fun on really hard wheels.

I ride CIB ramp wheels , they are hard work best on smooth concrete but im fine on wood ramps as long as I dont rely on them gripping too much.

It's really a case of what you are riding on and how you feel. Going a bit softer gives you more grip but a bit less speed which is probably a good thing when you are starting out.

Wide trucks will change the way your skates feel , I'd save them for later.

Grind blocks are great, but again I'd save them for later they don't make stalls easier I don't think. Without grind blocks you will lock onto the coping more and as a result be more stable learning stalls.

In short, learn the basics , dropping in, carving, stalls etc then consider upgrading as you need it. Beach bunnies will do you fine for some time.

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WonderfulSyllabub · 6 years ago

i use beach bunnies at the skate park all the time! and i never even switched wheels out lol. mine still have the original glittery beach bunny wheels.

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Mijakai · 6 years ago

You don’t need to add slide blocks, they do make stalls and drop ins a bit easier, and they allow you to slide, but you can do just fine without. Same with the wide trucks, they’ll make some stuff easier but they’re not necessary.

My current park setup is Antik AR1 boots, Powerdyne Revenge plates, CIB trucks, CIB Ramp Wheels, and I’m just waiting on my CIB slide blocks to ship and then I’ll have them (before that I had their Gen 2 sliders).

I have two sets of skates, those ones and a pair of Moxi Lollys for cruising/outdoor skating/a little jam skating.

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What are your skate park setups?

Posted by _queenkitty · in r/DudeWheresMyMoxis · 2 years ago

Trying to figure out how to best upgrade my Lolly’s so I can advance at the park! I currently rock the stock plate, cushions, and trucks.

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hanls · 2 years ago

I got fundae wheels and they really helped in the park!! Perfect mix of not being full on park wheels (compared to my bowl bombers) but useful always!! I was skeptical of the fundae hype but I get it

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MadMoths_FlutterRoad · 2 years ago

I second the harder wheels comments but for different reasons. It’s great to be able to maintain speed with a harder wheel but harder wheels are also more slippery and less likely to get caught under you as you fall. You want wheels that will slide out when you fall. If you’re worried about getting too much speed with a harder wheel you can get small (55mm or so) wheels. The smaller size will cut down on the speed a little.

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_queenkitty · OP · 2 years ago

Hmm yeah I really do not like slipping and sliding. I like being in control. I bought 57mm 98A wheels for the rink and I fucking hated them. I love using my radar energies at the rink though. So I had that same mindset going to the park. I guess I have to try a little bigger wheels because not much is out there in the 80s hardness in 57mm. I’m very sensitive to change ugh

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c1tr1c_ac1d · 2 years ago

Your next move should definitely be harder wheels, I park skate in hard wheels with no other big upgrades and it works fine

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c1tr1c_ac1d · 2 years ago

If you already have harder wheels maybe slide blocks next if you want. Cib are good but very very slippery but brunny blocks are cheaper and more stable

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_queenkitty · OP · 2 years ago

I currently use my radar energy wheels. I’m not ready for the speed with harder wheels yet lol and I have wildbone blocks already!

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melligator · 2 years ago

Depending on how hard you go don’t worry about a plate upgrade yet, but hard(er) wheels are a must. You’ll just wear yourself out in outdoor wheels and maintaining momentum will be an issue as you progress. I’m on a Jack 1 with the heavier Avanti plate, discblox, discotrux, and rollerbones team wheels in 98.

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SquirrelCapital7810 · 2 years ago

HAPPY CAKE DAY!! 🎉

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_queenkitty · OP · 2 years ago

Thank you! I didn’t even realize 😅

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What’s y’all go to set-ups?

Posted by PincheNoriii · in r/Fingerboards · 4 months ago

I’d have to say this is my number 1. No other set up I have feels as good as this one.

Deck - December Trucks - Caramel 3.0+ Wheels - Cartwheels V4R Tuning - Teak O-Rings Tape - UAG MaxGori Grip

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PinExisting7619 · 4 months ago

I tend to switch between a Faymus Evyl Twin 33.5x98 with 34mm dynamics, level up bushings, pip squeak wheels, and FBS tape

And a Flat face G16 with 32mm Obsius trucks, Blistered wheels, and FBS tape

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ForkSwanson · 4 months ago

Deck - Islander Ramps 32mm boxy Trucks - Caramel c4 Wheels - Redemption 7.5 conical abstracts

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PincheNoriii · OP · 4 months ago

El coqui!!!!!!! I need this!

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ForkSwanson · 4 months ago

Check out islander ramps!! Its a Puerto Rican company by a local 🐸

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Lennuoo · 4 months ago

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Obsius 34mm, brts 34mm and illpills

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EatinApplesauce · 4 months ago

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31.2 Rogan 32 Dynamic SE Joycult OG lites FBS extra smooth

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not_so_perfect_buddy · 4 months ago

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Dk “0” shape deck BRT 3.0 34mm Level up beta bushings Piro performance

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r/Fingerboards • [6]

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Rate my setup

Posted by Ikirupp199408 · in r/Fingerboards · 1 year ago

Blackriver 5 ply 33.3 Blackriver screws Riptape slim and catchy Blackriver trucks 3.0 34mm illpills street 70D graphic Stock bushings (for now, i have level up beta here and also south soft and white blackriver bushings coming)

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Icy_Wait_7036 · 1 year ago

The grip job is ass sorry dude but apart from that 7-8/10

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KingHigh39 · 1 year ago

I concur. Looks like my kid did it. Looool

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ExtensionChipmunk740 · 1 year ago

It looks like 9/10 but the parts are 10/10. I literally love those wheels and that graphic😭😍😍

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Ok_Zookeepergame531 · 1 year ago

5/10 but 10/10 for parts

It needs some fake brts

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Icy_Wait_7036 · 1 year ago

Y fake brts?

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Ok_Zookeepergame531 · 1 year ago

Inside joke, but I'd give it a 5/10 because alot of people have the combo

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Ikirupp199408 · OP · 1 year ago

The fuck? Fake brts? Bro stop buying fake shit. Support the community and buy original

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Icy_Wait_7036 · 1 year ago

Bro the gripjob is fucked up if you want i can give you some tips on how to do It better

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StatementMountain912 · 1 year ago

Clean!

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Quiet_Ad4566 · 1 year ago

Valid graphic

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Icy_Wait_7036 · 1 year ago

Now this is a 10/10

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Quiet_Ad4566 · 1 year ago

Favorite setup and graphic rn I got 3 more of them including 2 pink ones

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What wheel for park skating?

Posted by lloydard · in r/NewSkaters · 5 years ago

What wheel would you recommend for a beginner park skater and why?

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recnepsyllier · 5 years ago

Spitfire Formula Four's. Really smooth ride and really durable.

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lloydard · OP · 5 years ago

What size would you go for? 8 inch deck if that matters

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recnepsyllier · 5 years ago

I've got an 8 inch too and I'm running 53mm 99a. Really like how they feel and it keeps the board nice and light too.

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r/NewSkaters • [8]

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Opinion on this skateboard setup?

Posted by neza___ · in r/NewSkaters · 3 months ago

Trying to puzzle together my first ever setup. Imma mostly cruise around town on rough surfaces, but also wanna do some tricks. Built everything from different stores, cuz norwegian taxes are TOO MUCH. Plus planning on doing a similar griptape design as in pic 4. What do you think?

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jtdolla911 · 3 months ago

A+. You could arguably go for softer wheels, as those dragons I think are 93a durometer.

But the green on green with black trucks is fire.

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neza___ · OP · 3 months ago

Thank you very much! I have considered softer ones, but i would really like to join my local skating community at the skateparks sometime. I heard that these dragon wheels are greatly versatile for both rough cruising and tricks, so i opted for them. But ill definitely think more about it!:)

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PhotoSpike · 3 months ago

I rock 80a 60mm wheels at the park. By the time the advantages of smaller harder wheels really come into play you’re going to have worn out this setup and replaced it.

That’s to say don’t worry about what your first setup , what you like and works for you is really individual so no one else can tell ya and you can’t tell yourself rn.

But after riding for a bit you’ll get a better idea of what you like and what setup you want.

You can always swap out individual parts as you go or have multiple boards.

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NachtXmusik21 · 3 months ago

skating since 1982; that's a sweet setup I'd ride ANY day! ps: nice on the slayer trucks etc. more of a Metallica & Anthrax girl myself, but hell yes!!!

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neza___ · OP · 3 months ago

Amazing, thank you very much!! Anthrax is so good, id lowkey buy 1 Slayer truck and 1 Anthrax truck to pair em up lol:D

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NachtXmusik21 · 3 months ago

nice, that would ALSO be awesome! 🤘🏻

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Sea_Bear7754 · 3 months ago

Looks good. Send it. Get some wax because those wheels will bite but no enough to need risers.

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neza___ · OP · 3 months ago

Thank you, will do!

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GravitAria · 3 months ago

Yeah looks like it’d be a good all round board, the wheels are on the larger side of non vert skating I think so should go over most terrain and the board isn’t super wide so it’ll flip easy if that’s what you’re wanting too. Can’t say I’ve ever heard of a deck being made of birch though, keep us updated on how it skates! Oh and for the grip art you wanna cut through the back of the grip tape it’s so much easier. Good luck!

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neza___ · OP · 3 months ago

Thank you for the advice on the grip tape and overall feedback! I will definitely keep you posted on the birch deck:D

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Kenny-Vengeance · 3 months ago

sick.

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neza___ · OP · 3 months ago

hell yeah, thanks:D

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r/Rollerskating • [9]

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Show me your setup!

Posted by nellycrux · in r/Rollerskating · 6 months ago

Flood the comments everyone! I wanna see it all: your skates, your gear, your tools, accessories, you name it, give it to me, new and old 🤩 (I’ll start ^^^)

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felixamente · 6 months ago

Park set up. Will share my others when I get home ✨

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PerfectBobcat · 6 months ago

Ooh what plate is that?

Looks super sick!

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felixamente · 6 months ago

Pilot falcon plate. The grind block is Discoblox low rider 😎

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roller_lady · 6 months ago

Beautiful skates! ✨Where did you get the harness from?

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ErantyInt · 6 months ago

That goes really hard, no lie.

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SunshineyBoy · 6 months ago

Omfg those are sick!

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opsea · 6 months ago

https://preview.redd.it/5kz1lh2rd7me1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4764d7f2ea488daa8cc42c265b8dea5054efa053

This is my park set-up 🐝

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nellycrux · OP · 6 months ago

Nice those wheels look like candy

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Impressive_Ship7199 · 6 months ago

Ooooooh the boot looks amazing!

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nellycrux · OP · 6 months ago

Kinda looks 80s with the saturated teal blue and hot pink

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nellycrux · OP · 6 months ago

Oh yea this is the one 🤌

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nellycrux · OP · 6 months ago

Such a vibrant blue!

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r/NewSkaters • [10]

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Anything you'd change on this setup?

Posted by BruhApplle · in r/NewSkaters · 10 days ago

Thought I'd treat myself to a new setup since it's been a while. I already have another set of bigger softer wheels to cruise to the skatepark so I wanted to try out some hard ones for a change.

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ThatSweGuy23 · 10 days ago

I would go for a 99a

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barff · 10 days ago

And conical full.

Also never had too much success with the bones big balls. Bronson g2’s are better in this price range. The big balls got slow pretty fast.

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New-Conversation-55 · 10 days ago

Regular bones reds are pretty good for me, I don't know about the big balls though.

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ThatSweGuy23 · 10 days ago

Classics are the goat

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Skaterkidd_k · 10 days ago

Valid asf I remember when lurpivs first came on the scene I got my hands on one of the first batches from Sweden they’re sweet but feel kinda high and are pretty touchy when turning, I never skated aces but I’ve heard they feel similar

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hiitsluke1234 · 8 days ago

Def just hang the board raw isn't a skate company so unless it's like a ps stixx or dwindle I wouldn't trust it to skate well

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spiritstings · 10 days ago

bro that decks is so sick whats the brand ?

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BruhApplle · OP · 10 days ago

Hahaha fr I'm pretty sure it's made by raw themselves. Found it on marketplace I'm picking it up later today

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spiritstings · 10 days ago

if I were you I would keep that for decoration and buy my self a deck to skate something like powell-peralta or blind something like that

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Low_Revolution3025 · 10 days ago

“Not a damn thang!” -Chris Tucker, Friday

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