Will the boardnamics SR TKP mounts work well enough? I just want something reliable after hella issues with the fucked TB and Paris mounts
Lol, my bank begs to differ 
But yeah, I have a reputation for tinkering…I’ll go though a board a year until I graduate at least
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If you want surfrodz tkp get the 10mm hex. Idk if the grinds will work. (They are same price)
I might have some tkp baseplates you can have tho. Ill have to look.
Also check out https://www.skateshred.com/wholesale-blank-longboard-decks/blank-free-ride-and-downhill-longboard-decks.html
Decks with kicktails less than half the price of the battle axe.
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Yeah the 10mm ones were what I were looking at, it still says Grindsz somewhere on the page though and I’m blind
I was looking at those decks but nothing looks like it will play nice with 6x2 wheels on 177mm hangars.
What’s the biggest motors I can get on those 177mm trucks? I think any flat end 6355/6354/5055 will fit as a dual
Oh. You wants kicktail and pneumatics,
Yeah…hella twisty shitty sidewalks with curbs and teens on phones everywhere. I get stranded with my 40" all the time
The white one? I’m setting the length at 35" to 38"…that looks 40ish?
Its probably 40. But has a kicktail and definitely works with pneumatic. @DerelictRobot has built a few boards with them.
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Hmm, maybe… I’m really hoping to find something more sleek and asymmetrical though, possibly a DB9
Well if you want it, it’s yours for like $30 shipped.
Oh that’s not bad, I need to think some more but thanks!
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How to make a fresh start:
- Determine what you specifically want to build (the hard part).
- See if you already have the parts you need.
- Sell the stuff you don’t need.
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This is a build I did that was under the “awesome but still budget kinda” strategy
Mechanical:
90mm ABEC clones - $20
Caliber II 50 Degree Trucks - $30
Landyachtz Switchblade 36 Deck - $120
2x @Boardnamics motor mounts - $30
2x 3D Printed 40t Wheel Pulley - $5 ish
2x @JLabs 15t motor pulley - $25
2x Belts - $10
@bigben Enclosure - $75
@akhlut X Things - $20
Electrical:
10s4p @psychotiller Battery - $288
2x Flipsky FSESC 4.12 - $116
2x Mini Remote with receiver - $40
2x Flipsky 6355 Motors - $130
Misc:
Wires/connectors/cables - $40
Paint/glass Frit - $30
Hardware - $45
Total approximate cost - $1024 USD
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Ooh that’s nice, I’m probably gonna have a few similar parts
What MTB deck did you buy at first? I’m looking for one soon!
The battle axe doesnt have a kicktail
I would suggest something like the earthwing team 37
37x9.5 with slight kicktail and on muirskate for $80
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Rip…I thought it would be enough if a tail to point turn
I’m thinking, given your history… Mid tier build with proven parts, and stay away from extremes.
The core would be something like:
- 10s4p
- 2 x 6355 (I’m leaning toward bkb)
- 2 x focbox or a unity
- 100mm-ish good brand urethane (97mm flys (real ones) or 100mm boas if you can find a set)
- calibers
- basic mounts that have a great track record
- 15/36 or 15/40 12mm belt drive
- simple charge only bms
- 2a charger
staying away from:
- 12s
- 6374
- huge or heavy wheels
- marginal esc
- crazy weight
- exotic and very shiny new cool stuff
This will get you in the game with a reasonable price build that will likely stay running with minimal downtime. Then, you start saving for the exotic/premium build that will most likely have lots of downtime for repairs.
Good luck either way, stay in the game!
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I think I’m gonna reuse my MTO 6355 motors and Unity because of course I will, since I have the cells/BMS/charger for a 12s4p I kinda feel I have to but I’m gonna try getting assembled professionally
I really want this to feel good under my feet so a legit deck, nice TKP trucks, and I’ve already bought some 6x2s (I love the pneumatic on TKP style)…all discount if possible though
TBH I’m not that big a fan of urethane anymore so I’m gonna sell my current ones… anyone want some ABECs or Unstoppables?
Definitely staying in the game though…I’m loving it!
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