Fish Surfboard question-?
Hey, I'm 13, i'm 5"8 weigh 60kg and i started to learn to surf around 3.5 years ago. 2 years ago i bought my first fiberglass surfboard- it was a 5"10 caverly shortboard. It was a great board for me to practise, balance, duck-dives, paddling and catching some waves. On this board i can turn smoothly and slowly, but this board is REALLY hard to catch smaller waves. It's overall just hard to catch ANY waves on it unless they're quite big. So anyway, i was looking at this 5"11 fish surfboard and i was wondering, what can a fish board enable you to do? Is it a fast wave board, slow or anything? Can you catch small waves and big waves on it? Is turning, standing up and paddling easy? Do you think this board would be suitable for me? Anything i should be aware of? I really want a new board, so i can get better with my turns and confidence, so then i can finally ride my other 5"10 caverly shortboard. I got this review of a website- does this board sound right for me? "The Swooper Special Blend 5’11” This design is a spin off of the Redline. It is easy to ride and paddles easily, with little loss in performance for its’ size. Its’ powerful swooping turns are great for long point breaks, and it’s been known to do well in crowded lineups. With its sheer speed and power, this board is made for the intermediate to advanced surfer." ??? Thanks in advance- P.S remember i am 5"8
What are some cool and cheap things to buy online?
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How do teenagers buy stuff online?
Prepaid debit cards are a work around if you're in a cash only lifestyle. Or your parents' credit cards. If you have a checking account debit cards from VISA work well. Just change your password so your parents can't snoop around (hopefully they're not the type to bother the bank if they're a custodian). But yes everytime I wanted to buy something even if it was $1 it was a massive barrier. It's even more of a problem if you're under 13. Story for another day though.
Is buying a skateboard from Decathlon's website is safe?
It depends on what you mean by safe. They deliver what the advertise. The products they sell comply to norms when there are some. Not sure it is the case for skateboards.Is it a good idea ?to order a skateboard there ? Not so sure. As a matter of fact, I’m french and often go to Decathlon shops.Their longboards are heavy and stiff, and wheels unslidable. They progressed, though, as they have now randal-like trucks. But really, not the best material. To be honest with them, most skateshops suck when it comes to longboards, unless a seller is a longboarder. On the web, better price/quality ratio. (sickboards, blackcross, daddy’s etc.)If you are into shortboards, their boards are not very poppy, and trucks and wheels nto very high quality. Once again, boards too thick, frequently without concave.So I bet the answer is : yes, it is safe. And probably ok for a first try. But IMHO, not the best stuff on the market.
Whats the difference between longboarding trucks and skateboarding trucks?
A longboard is more stable and built to ride faster while keeping that same stability, so the trucks need to be wider in order to support the speed and stability. The biggest difference in the trucks are that the hangers are wider to allow for different sized decks. Many trucks have special features; inverted kingpins, spring-loaded trucks, and different angles in design. Skateboards are usually used for tricks, parks, grinds and such, so the trucks on these boards to need be able to withstand pressure from doing grinds and other tricks. Long board trucks can usually be purchased at a skate shop. I myself ride randal's on my long board, which you can order online, or check your local skate shop. Sector 9 is probably the most popular selling at the shop I work at and most of these boards com equipped with gullwing trucks.
What are some tips for learning skateboarding?
(btw - you haven’t mentioned if you want to street skate or ramp skate, therefore I’ll assume you want to street skate).Yes, buy a decent skateboard from a proper skate shop. Tell the staff that you need a proper one, like everyone else skates and not some kind of beginners thing.Why? Because anything less that good equipment will cause you to struggle and fail, and you shouldn’t ever blame your equipment.Make sure the trucks are stiff enough to hold your weight but loose enough to steer the board comfortably without feeling unstable.Why? Because trucks too loose will cause the wheels to ‘catch’ on the bottom of the board when you steer too sharply and stop the board dead, throwing you off. If the trucks are too stiff, you won’t be able to steer out of the way of things/people.Don’t just go to a busy skatepark and join in. Do find a quiet smooth carpark or space and practice some basics.Why? Because you can’t skateboard yet, and you need to learn to start, push, steer, and stop confidently. Without this, you’ll just be getting in people’s way, people will hate you, and you won’t have an enjoyable time.Try and find someone else your own age also trying to skate.Why? Because you’ll progress faster. You haven’t got to like this person, but you’ll have someone to charge around with and you won’t feel so hopeless on your own.You will feel hopeless.Why? Because despite what people will tell you, skateboarding is the art of falling over and sometimes staying on. So, be ready to tumble! I actually advise people to take a few Judo lessons because unless you learn how to fall safely, you’ll be in pain quickly (maybe in too much pain to continue) or covered in head to toe in pads and no-one wants that ;) - actually a pair of elbow pads is probably a very good idea!Good luck
Can you use longboard wheels with a skateboard?
Can you use longboard wheels with a normal skateboard deck?Yes, usually the smaller longboard wheels work fairly well. You have to just make sure you have enough clearance or you could get wheel bite. Wheel bite is when the wheels hit the deck during a turn. This stops the board dead and you go flying. I can't do any tricks and I just want to cruise with it, so I thought some longboard wheels might be a good idea. Is this possible? Again, yes (see answer above lol). Cruising around town you'll be fine. But you'll never get a true "longboard feel" without a longboard. Some people try to turn their skateboards into super comfortable cruiser boards and it just doesn't work out that well in my opinion. It's like trying to turn a mini van into a race car. The mini van was built for groceries and soccer practice. No matter how many racing parts you put on it, it's never going to be as good as a purpose built race car. Same for skateboards. You can change some parts, but it'll never quite be as good as just buying the real deal. That being said, the lower price for just new wheels is a major factor I can appreciate. If so, which size of the wheels would you recommend? Is there anything I need except the wheels?For sizing, usually between 55mm-60mm will fit without risers (depending on how loose the trucks are, your weight, etc). 65mm+ and you're going to probably need risers. Risers are going to make the board feel taller. Risers paired with bigger wheels equates to a very tall feeling board and a high step down for every push. It's not very comfortable. Another thing to look for is durometer. You don't want to go too hard or it'll ride harshly. Try something in the 75a - 85a range (soft - hard, respectively). Finally, look for a wheel with a small core. Large, hard, plastic cores make the wheels feel harder than the durometer suggests. This can be good for some applications, but because you want a smooth cruiser, try to get a wheel with a smaller core. If you really want to get into depth about wheels, here is an article we wrote that tells tons of information about longboarding wheels: Best Longboarding Wheel? Hint: There Isn't OnePlease feel free to comment and I'll do my best to help out with any other questions.