alexander wrote:

Nick van Doleweerd wrote:

woob cozy or woob relax?

theyre both realllllllly good. i prefer rlx though since i usually like more mellow concave decks.

I've had both, i definitely like rlx better. such a good shape

how do you measure wheelbase? like what are the points? axle to axle? thx.

Would I have any issues putting china screws into Y Truck base plates?

neztek wrote:

Would I have any issues putting china screws into Y Truck base plates?

I've never tried it, but YTruck screws seem just a little thicker than china screws. Other than that, I don't see why you'd have any problems

neztek wrote:

Would I have any issues putting china screws into Y Truck base plates?

i used techdeck bolts for a while... seemed to do the job pretty well

BUMPYknuckles wrote:

neztek wrote:

Would I have any issues putting china screws into Y Truck base plates?

i used techdeck bolts for a while... seemed to do the job pretty well

I've been riding my Ytrucks with Tech Deck screws on the baseplats for one and a half years now and I've never had any issues.

Quick question, how to keep bearings from moving in & out of a wheel? They're the china cnc wheels, since it's for both an outdoor and indoor set up, but the bearing pushes all the way out until it's grinding against the nut (which stops the wheel from rotating. The only way to get it back is by taking the nut off an pushing the bearing back in..

fingerfuzz wrote:

how do you measure wheelbase?  like what are the points?  axle to axle?  thx.

measure the distance between the mounting holes closest to the dips.

Hey guys, I've been fnigerboarding with a tech deck since I was 12. 18 years later I still haven't put them down. I just realized today how many companies there were making nice decks. I'm really not interested in spending 50+ bucks on a complete yet. 30 would be much better. I saw four corners and phancy fingers as well as peoples republic all on amazon and was thinking about getting a four corners or a phancy fingers one to check out a higher quality set up and working out from there. Can anyone tell me if either of these are even worth stepping up to or suggest another company where I can get a setup for around $30. Thanks in advance guys

You should check this out.

http://grandfingers.pl/en_US/c/Complete-GF-Set-ups/82

35 Euros = 39 USD

Deck and wheels aren't china. I assure you it is a good choice. Anything cheaper than this would be unfortunately china stuff.

What about:
http://www.redemptionfb.com/apps/webstore/products/category/703485?page=1.

I'm not opposed to what you sent me but there has to be more decent options. I'm really trying to cap out at $30 though I would spend more if you guys really suggest, they're has to be more options though. Are the fancy fingers really that crappy?

Frost fingerboards completes are a good complete for $23 I believe.

yourlocal711 wrote:

What about:
http://www.redemptionfb.com/apps/webstore/products/category/703485?page=1.  

I'm not opposed to what you sent me but there has to be more decent options.  I'm really trying to cap out at $30 though I would spend more if you guys really suggest, they're has to be more options though.  Are the fancy fingers really that crappy?

My first introduction to wooden fingerboards was a Four Corner complete. It is still worlds better than a tech deck and it's only about 20 - 25 bucks. No sense spending a 70+ bucks for a good complete right away when you're relatively new to real fingerboarding.

Eventually it is completely worth it to invest in a good set up, but for starters a cheap China wooden set up will do the trick.

Redemptions are good, but they don't come with completes. I suggest a Frost:

http://www.frostfbs.com/

Their completes are quite cheap and aren't China.

yourlocal711 wrote:

What about:
http://www.redemptionfb.com/apps/webstore/products/category/703485?page=1.  

I'm not opposed to what you sent me but there has to be more decent options.  I'm really trying to cap out at $30 though I would spend more if you guys really suggest, they're has to be more options though.  Are the fancy fingers really that crappy?

Grab a deck around the 20+ dollar range (I.E Frost, Level Up, Dank, etc.)
Get some dump trucks or china wides for 5 bucks (grab some from BKF they already come with tuning)
Use Tech Deck wheels until you're ready to save up for some really nice ones


Yes Phancy Fingers are crap.

Does anyone know the best way to stencil something onto foam griptape?

I'd like to stencil a design onto the foam tape on my setup, but the paint markers I've been testing on soare sheets of grip keep smudging (even after days of drying) when I pop tricks. A smudged design/graphic looks "bleh" and won't look too nice on my setup.

Anyone know what to use? Maybe a different brand of paint marker? Spray paint?

Wheres a good place to buy this stuff guys. I was all about a frost board but most of the decks are sold out as well as the option for a complete. I was going to get a redemption and they are all out of wheels. Is there a general fingerboard shop someone would suggest or will i have to order from a few different sites. I'd really like everything to come together. Thanks again to all of you who helped. I've checked them out and have decided to up my budget a bit I just need a solid place to order from.

Also foam or grip, is one more "official" than the other?

Foam

Homewood fingerboards. http://www.homewoodfb.com/categories. Completes are $50, anyone know anything about this company or can you steer me toward a shop with a similar. I was also looking at the Berlinwood starter completes which i think are $60 but haven't heard good reviews about bollie trucks. Would I be better off with one or the other. I'm not expecting a great set of trucks but I read somewhere on here that bullies actually messed up someones berlinwood deck.

Any complete around that price range is going to come with the same generic trucks that will do the job
Just change out the bushings to your liking if needed. Haven't checked out what wheels either complete comes with but bearing wheels are a plus!

nice thanks man. I actually just discovered that fingersk8 ships out of Portland. I'm going to swing by tomorrow and snag up a set up. I'm confident I'll keep at it so I'll slowly upgrade wheels and trucks as I go.

GeraldineMilne wrote:

Does anyone know the best way to stencil something onto foam griptape?

I'd like to stencil a design onto the foam tape on my setup, but the paint markers I've been testing on soare sheets of grip keep smudging (even after days of drying) when I pop tricks. A smudged design/graphic looks "bleh" and won't look too nice on my setup.

Anyone know what to use? Maybe a different brand of paint marker? Spray paint?

Try acrylic paint? I know when they had the FBS tape with the flatface logo in it said logo was made out of felt or something.

I have tried molotow paint markers and after a short sesh they just wear off, Haven't tried spraypaint.
I had a vinyl stuck to my grip for a while , if you don't mind having a tiny "ungrippy" spot , that worked good.

Let's say I've got 30 USD to spend on a deck (shipping excluded). What would you recommend?