Skateboards

[rjstaaf]

I have been looking at the Sector Nine boards and I think I have these two narrowed down.

http://www.sector9.com/2006/

For Josh I wanted something small and maneuverable that would be easy for him to handle. There is a skate park about an hour from where we live but, I think he will most likely be doing street tricks rather than ramps/vert stuff. A Mini seemed perfect for him to start out on.





For myself I am having a bit harder of a time chosing. I want a cruiser as I don't think these old bones can take a lot of tricks but I would like to be able to do a few simpler tricks with him. There don't seem to be a lot of boards suited to both tasks??? I am leaning towards the Cosmic 1??? I also like the looks of the longer Cosmic 2 but I figured the shorter board would be a better compromise.




I would appreciate your thoughts/suggestions on my choices..

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Just remember, the longer the more stable........Anything under 30" is good for tricks, anything up to about 38"-40" is nice for carving, over 40" is good for cruising, but you lose maneauverability (Response time is slowed down) kind of like the difference between a ricer and a truck.............
You'll be very happy with S9 though, stand up company and products.........
Another point of interest, soft wheels (70-80a) are quieter, and provide a softer, smoother ride, they also grip better and can take roadway/sidewalk debris better. The hard wheels suck!! Crusiers come with soft wheels, but keep an eye on the short stick, and ask ?'s....

[rjstaaf]

I don't think I mentioned it but Josh is 7 years old (8 in February) which is why I was looking at the S9 Mini series. Do you think at his age he could handle a board closer to 30" as that would open up the choices a bit???

Even though Sector 9 is known for its longboards, we've mixed it up and taken things in the other direction. The Mentawii Mini is the shortest Sector 9 board measuring in at 26.5" long by 7.5" wide, but don't let the size fool you. This is a fully functioning skateboard manufactured to the highest standards at Sector 9. These little suckers can handle all you can throw at them. From kick flips to carving and even ramps, the Mentawii Mini is a fun addition to any quiver of boards. The Mentawii Mini has a concave deck with a kick in the tail. It comes set up with 8 3/8" Gullwining Mission Trucks, 61mm Nineball wheels, Greaseball Abec 5 bearings, mini risers, hardware and grip tape.

[ptim]

Originally Posted by martinager

right now I am imagining mid 40 year old guys on skate boards at my local skate park.. Thats awesome.

I can see myself falling and its not good, even though I can still ride on my hands. In which I only do once a year on my birthday, just to see if I can still do it.

[rjstaaf]

Originally Posted by ptim

I can see myself falling and its not good, even though I can still ride on my hands. In which I only do once a year on my birthday, just to see if I can still do it.

Hey, I'll be happy if I can just do an Ollie without breaking my neck

Another potential board for myself, so many choices...

Hydra w/ Sidewinder Trucks: New Shape for Fall/Winter 2006
Maple and fiberglass deck. Cambered with a kicktail. Sidewinder Trucks feature a double bushing mechaninsm that allows super tight turning capabilites.
Deck
33.5" L x 8.0" W
Trucks
Gullwing Sidewinder Trucks
Wheels
69mm/75a Nineball Wheels
Bearings
Abec 5 Greaseball Bearings
Hardware
Full Grip Tape w/ Die cut for logo, 1.5" Bolt Pack, 9/16"Risers

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Bob, the Sidewinder trucks are INSANE! Simply put.........They turn on a dime compared to others of high caliber, definite technology.
As for your sons board, find out about the wheels, you dont want the hard ones, look for something like what your getting, in the 70-80a range.....That Hydra looks impressive, im jealous........What do they want for it? ABout $160.00?

[xTravBx]

Those are old skool style decks. That's not what kids ride anymore... Sorry to bust in on this thread, but I still skate!

Check out

www.ccs.com

Get a complete setup - you won't be dissapointed.

And long boards aren't mean for tricks, they're meant for cruising..

PM if you have any questions.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Those are old skool style decks. That's not what kids ride anymore...

Times are changing X. You use to not be able to get "Old School" anywhere, at anytime.........Now there readily available, at least here on the west coast.......Vintage styles are returning.........

[rjstaaf]

Originally Posted by xTravBx

Those are old skool style decks. That's not what kids ride anymore... Sorry to bust in on this thread, but I still skate!

Check out

www.ccs.com

Get a complete setup - you won't be dissapointed.

And long boards aren't mean for tricks, they're meant for cruising..

PM if you have any questions.

Don't worry about busting in, looking for input from anyone willing to share

Definitely going for a complete setup rather than piecing it together myself...

I do realize that a long board isn't "ideal" for tricks. I am not looking to become Tony Hawk's much older brother here

Thanks for the link, I will check them out...

[rjstaaf]

Originally Posted by a.k.a. Patrick

Bob, the Sidewinder trucks are INSANE! Simply put.........They turn on a dime compared to others of high caliber, definite technology.
As for your sons board, find out about the wheels, you dont want the hard ones, look for something like what your getting, in the 70-80a range.....That Hydra looks impressive, im jealous........What do they want for it? ABout $160.00?

The Hydra is pretty expensive compared to the others, the pricing I have found so far varies from a low in the $160s to a high of $200. You can get it directly from S9 for $189 plus $12 shipping. I need to shop around to make sure I get the best price. I only saw one on eBay and it looked used.

It would appear that most of the wheels S9 offers are relatively soft. The Mini we are looking at for Josh comes with a 61mm 78a and the Hydra comes with a slightly softer wheel at 69mmx53mm 75a.

[rjstaaf]

Originally Posted by a.k.a. Patrick

Times are changing X. You use to not be able to get "Old School" anywhere, at anytime.........Now there readily available, at least here on the west coast.......Vintage styles are returning.........

I love the Old School stuff, the boards at S9 remind me a lot of what was around when I was a kid. I don't think any of Josh's friends are into skateboarding so I am not really worried about that. I will pick his first board but, after that if he sticks with it I will let him pick whatever he wants as his skills and interest build.

[Adamah]

Longboards are fun for cruising around town or bombing hills. Truely "soul" skating, the epitome of sidewalk surfing. However I couldnt survive with only a longboard. Maybe get both? Check out: www.utilityboardsupply.com or www.skatewarehouse.com