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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:18 pm | |
| ive been fingerboarding for about 2 years in december and i realy want a new complete, so is it worth buying a bw complete eg. brts berlinwood deck winklers and i was woundering if it was worth getting one because i realy enjoy fingerboarding now but in a few months i might get bored? what do you think? |
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Will Sparrow-Saunt Part of the Furniture
Posts : 3060 Join date : 2012-06-07 Age : 25 Location : Stockport, Manchester Companies : findlocalhotmoms.com Setup : Weca (what else?)
BRTs
FF Wheels
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:20 pm | |
| quick questions.. yes it probably is
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Ian B FBHQ Regular
Posts : 709 Join date : 2012-10-11 Age : 33 Location : Scotland Setup : Ambt.
BRT Wide (Super Silver).
Cart Wheels - White.
BRT Medium.
Fingerplant New Mold.
BRT Wide (Black).
Cart Wheels - Purple.
BRT Medium.
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:51 pm | |
| If you have the money to spend, enjoy fingerboarding and want to support the companies selling the products, then yes! |
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BrorS Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1096 Join date : 2012-05-17 Age : 25 Location : Sweden, Norrköping Setup : none unfortunately
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:15 pm | |
| id recommend this setup Weca deck from axel whal (new stock next week) Blackriver trucks wide winkler wheels
This setup will be cheaper than a berlinwood complete AND probably perform even better |
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GIllybear Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1099 Join date : 2012-06-18 Age : 37 Location : DY2, Uk
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:41 pm | |
| Same with any hobby in time we all want to get the nicest gear... so the question should be ... Do i think a pro complete is worth it |
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broxi Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 319 Join date : 2012-09-20 Age : 35 Location : Scotland Companies : Sport, Music Setup : Soma, BRR Trucks, TKYs, King Size vOnes, RipTape.
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:49 pm | |
| It's like anything really, if it's something you are going to use and going to enjoy, then it probably is worth the money. If you've been fingerboarding for 2 years, chances are you enjoy it. It's kind of like computers, where you can buy components for cheaper than a pre-made computer. You could get a very good set up for a bit cheaper than the completes available on the blackriver site! You could also buy from smaller companies to help them out too |
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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:52 pm | |
| i think a flatface g13 complete becuase i still dont think brts are worth the money |
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Bakko Moderator
Posts : 1645 Join date : 2012-10-09 Age : 45 Location : Rehab Companies : Primitive Decks Co.
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:06 pm | |
| I agree with previous posts before me! Set yourself a goal to save up for a set of BRT`s like I did, then it is very satisfying once you can buy them from saved up resources. You realy dont need a BW to call it a pro setup, cus other tried and tested smaller manufacturers are just as good or sometimes even better and innovating in their design. Also try to find someone who has a set of Oaks on their settup so you can try how you like them. Chances are you would be stoked on the mucho feeling thing. After I got Oaks the winklers feel slippery as butter and the "pro" BW, BRT, Winkler settup doesnt realy see any use anymore.. |
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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:18 pm | |
| i live in a city that dosnt realy have a scene, its just me and kerry realy, so there isnt many people i could go to to try things out |
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SeamusMcFlurry Supporter
Posts : 1986 Join date : 2012-05-17 Age : 36 Location : Newcastle, UK Companies : Mars Hill Fingerboarding Setup : Compiny 33.5 Final Test Deck
ACE V3
BRT Wides Jack Black
FF Team Editions
Substance Single Bearings
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:28 pm | |
| - BrorS wrote:
- id recommend this setup
Weca deck from axel whal (new stock next week) Blackriver trucks wide winkler wheels
This setup will be cheaper than a berlinwood complete AND probably perform even better Get something you like the look of and get stoked on owning. It's the same as anything; if the shape's alright, but you LOVE using it, you'll perform better than with a 'perfect' shape that you think is alright. EDIT: You've got Kerry! I'm all alone just me and Mrs. Katmus.
Last edited by SeamusMcFlurry on Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:30 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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kerryDETH Admin
Posts : 10741 Join date : 2009-11-03 Age : 36 Location : Bristol, UK Companies : Fingerboarding, Skateboarding Setup : Blosom 32.5mm
BRT Wides
Witchcraft Teals
Flatface BRR Ed.
Ace Tape
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:28 pm | |
| - squigleyFB18 wrote:
- ive been fingerboarding for about 2 years in december
- squigleyFB18 wrote:
- but in a few months i might get bored?
why do you even say that? if you've been interested for this long why would you be bored all of a sudden? |
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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:34 pm | |
| its a personal thing realy. somedays when i have a thing that i like doing i will just be distracted by somthing i find more interesting, and then i get side tracked and fingerboarding could be pushed to the back of my mind untill i decide i dont want to do it anymore. well that is usualy what happens, but ive been fingerboarding for a lot longer so i hope i wont get bored with it |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:42 pm | |
| Someone choose for me wich one? |
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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:43 pm | |
| reppy, go away this isnt your thread |
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Will Sparrow-Saunt Part of the Furniture
Posts : 3060 Join date : 2012-06-07 Age : 25 Location : Stockport, Manchester Companies : findlocalhotmoms.com Setup : Weca (what else?)
BRTs
FF Wheels
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:51 pm | |
| - squigleyFB18 wrote:
- reppy, go away this isnt your thread
chill out man... |
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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:54 pm | |
| - Will Sparrow-Saunt wrote:
- squigleyFB18 wrote:
- reppy, go away this isnt your thread
chill out man... hes just realy onnoyed me, come on chat and have a look... |
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kerryDETH Admin
Posts : 10741 Join date : 2009-11-03 Age : 36 Location : Bristol, UK Companies : Fingerboarding, Skateboarding Setup : Blosom 32.5mm
BRT Wides
Witchcraft Teals
Flatface BRR Ed.
Ace Tape
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:36 pm | |
| - squigleyFB18 wrote:
- reppy, go away this isnt your thread
I completely agree, it's called thread hijacking and not appreciated. bad reppy, go sit in the quiet corner. (incase it sounds it, actually not being sarcastic at all here) Simon I say go for it - or maybe upgrade everything else on your setup except for trucks as they're the most expensive part? that way you can upgrade one bit at a time and as you go gage your interest in fingerboarding |
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Simon_Quigley Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2012-09-15 Age : 24 Location : the nether! Setup : finga blue graphic
wides
labs
china
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:39 pm | |
| - kerryDETH wrote:
- squigleyFB18 wrote:
- reppy, go away this isnt your thread
I completely agree, it's called thread hijacking and not appreciated. bad reppy, go sit in the quiet corner.
(incase it sounds it, actually not being sarcastic at all here)
Simon I say go for it - or maybe upgrade everything else on your setup except for trucks as they're the most expensive part? that way you can upgrade one bit at a time and as you go gage your interest in fingerboarding i think ima go for a g13 complete:) as its a nice deck and wheels but still with regular widesand its only £40 so i think i wil upgrade from there:D |
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Diemond Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 281 Join date : 2012-09-27 Age : 31 Location : Australia Companies : skating, fingerboarding
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:49 pm | |
| If you've been fingerboarding for 2 years, there's a high chance that you won't get bored of it, yeah you can push it away while you do something else but doesn't mean you'll get bored.
If you get a new board chances are you'll be pshyed that you have a new board anyway. But even if you upgrade your setup bit by bit, wheels one week. Trucks couple weeks later.
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BrianC Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1225 Join date : 2011-07-24 Location : Narnia Companies : Pure
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:32 am | |
| I totally think a pro set up is worth it. The only down side I see is the price. |
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Ken .I Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2868 Join date : 2012-04-13 Age : 26 Setup : Blosom 32mm
Brt wides
Substance Zeros
Ace tape
TKY's
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:04 am | |
| I think squigley and Reppy should be best friends because there the same type of person. |
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Bakko Moderator
Posts : 1645 Join date : 2012-10-09 Age : 45 Location : Rehab Companies : Primitive Decks Co.
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:43 am | |
| Hey squigley. If you go for a setup with china wides a tip is to use the bushings from the td longboards (inverted truck ones) and set it up like this; no bottom washer, small bushing for the bottom bushing, big bushing for the top bushing, washer on top and then secure the nut til its flush with the top of the kingpin, use a small amount of threadlock to secure the nut as well as the wheelnuts so they wont come off as they could.. I have found that this will give a nice and loose but not too loose feel that is simular to BRTs with TKY bushings. I am currently using this setup on my oldschool testdeck and BRT wides with TKY bushings on my main test setup. It feels VERY simular, not exactly the same, but close! |
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grantinator Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1078 Join date : 2010-05-15 Age : 27 Location : California
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:00 am | |
| i think it is a good idea because you definitely like fingerboarding but keep in mind, it wont make you any better (it will to a very minor extent), and it wont make it a ton more fun (once again it will to a slightly larger extent, but still not much) and the awe of bearing wheels or wooden decks gets old after about ten minutes of use for me at least, but it does improve your game some and increases the enjoyability. damn. runon |
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SeamusMcFlurry Supporter
Posts : 1986 Join date : 2012-05-17 Age : 36 Location : Newcastle, UK Companies : Mars Hill Fingerboarding Setup : Compiny 33.5 Final Test Deck
ACE V3
BRT Wides Jack Black
FF Team Editions
Substance Single Bearings
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:12 am | |
| G13 seems. Solid choice, really good deall for a complete from what I've seen |
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Oscar V. Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1832 Join date : 2012-05-31 Age : 25 Location : Cebu City, Philippines Setup :
jrh
brt
wnk
fbs
| Subject: Re: is a pro setup worth it? Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:10 am | |
| A pro setup is worth it! If you ever decided to quit, I hope you dont, you can just sell your setup. You would get your money and the person buying it will be really happy. |
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