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so im looking into trying it out and I'm wanting to get a used board just because i don't want to spill out big bucks for something i know nothing about. its going to be more of a past time. just hanging out with friends at my local skate park. im looking at one board i need opinions really soon as im going tomorrow night to get it. here is the board
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would this be good for a beginner ? and is it good for the price?
just any opinions or suggestions are appreciated thanks lots <3
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I would say no, you can see about buying the trucks and wheels from him for about 30 and go to a local skate shop and get a blank deck for about 40 bucks tops. The board itself looks trashed. I really don't wanna see the grip and if it has any chips on the tail or nose.
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Wife wrote I would say no, you can see about buying the trucks and wheels from him for about 30 and go to a local skate shop and get a blank deck for about 40 bucks tops. The board itself looks trashed. I really don't wanna see the grip and if it has any chips on the tail or nose.
what would be a good offer for it all? as i really don't know what i want/need. so im just looking for something to get just play around with just to see if i even like it at all and as it says obo so im sure i might be able to tell him i got some advise and work him down a little bit.
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kms wrote
Wife wrote I would say no, you can see about buying the trucks and wheels from him for about 30 and go to a local skate shop and get a blank deck for about 40 bucks tops. The board itself looks trashed. I really don't wanna see the grip and if it has any chips on the tail or nose.
what would be a good offer for it all? as i really don't know what i want/need. so im just looking for something to get just play around with just to see if i even like it at all and as it says obo so im sure i might be able to tell him i got some advise and work him down a little bit.


Ask him for 40-45 for it. If he says no just say you got 50 dollars and that's what you can do.
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I wouldn't get it. The board looks a bit old, wood could be warped or a little water logged. Grip tape doesn't look too hot either, but I agree with Wife. Try and get him down to 40 then I can see it being worth it but I'd pass for 60
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okay thanks a lot guys and i looked at a couple more and was wondering what you think of these.

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I'd say the last one for sure. Looks like it wasn't used too much and isn't very old, the top link is in better condition but I'm not a fan of the shape, could be difficult to switch to a traditional style board after it. Also for $25 you can't beat it
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RB25DET wrote I'd say the last one for sure. Looks like it wasn't used too much and isn't very old, the top link is in better condition but I'm not a fan of the shape, could be difficult to switch to a traditional style board after it. Also for $25 you can't beat it
i like the look of the shape but when skating i guess look doesn't matter too much. but as I'm not switching from any board and I'm just starting it may be alright.
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and I'm so sorry but here is one more as I'm not sure if id be able to get a ride there this is a lot closer.
if i can't get a ride there or can't get them to meet halfway or something would this one be any good?
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kms wrote okay thanks a lot guys and i looked at a couple more and was wondering what you think of these.

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I'd go with the second one because those Destructos alone are worth about $20. As for everything else, the deck and wheels look fine, and you'd need a better picture to see if the bearings are in good condition/usable.

But for $25 in total, it's not that bad unless the bearings are worthless. Then you'll need another few bucks for new ones.
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kms wrote okay thanks a lot guys and i looked at a couple more and was wondering what you think of these.

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I'd go with the second one because those Destructos alone are worth about $20. As for everything else, the deck and wheels look fine, and you'd need a better picture to see if the bearings are in good condition/usable.

But for $25 in total, it's not that bad unless the bearings are worthless. Then you'll need another few bucks for new ones.
okay thanks a lot. i just passed over it at first because the price was so low i was assuming it wouldn't be worth anything. but i sent him an email seeing if he would meet half way or something. if you could look at the other link i posted and tell me what you think about that one that'd be great. (just incase the other guy won't meet halfway or something)
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