I've been thinking about getting either a skateboard or rollerskates (hence the title). So, could someone help me out? I live in a really plain city and I'd be looking forward to using them both for doing tricks and, naturally, going to places.

I'm a complete noob, by the way.

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Inline-skates

I used to agrresive skate, Its good fun. Get some friends together and you gand have a roller hockey match
D-res blades aswell i think.
Dont go for skateboards, round here anyone with a skateboard is automatically labelled a Good Charlotte lover, dont think you want the hassel.

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get a pogo stick

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I'd go for skates too, cause it's easier to learn...
Unless u've got some friends who're gonna try skateboarding with you, you'll pretty much get bored quickly and give up.

I'm an aggressive skater myself, so i'm no skateboard-elitist or something trying to say skateboarding is harder. It just IS harder

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I aggressive skate, I think it's just a lot more fun than skateboarding. Yes, it's definately easier to pick up, but you can make it as difficult as you like. I don't see any skateboarders doing 540s and 720s into grinds. No hate, though, they do crazy shit too. But you just can't make that argument.

Now, if you're gonna get blades and plan to do tricks and shit, there's a lot of options available. My personal favorite skate is Remedyz, they simply fit and skate the best. USD Thrones are probably the next best bet, plus they have a hard shell and are about indestructable. Razors has some nice skates, but in personal experience, they have no heel lock. Drives me crazy. Salomon also makes a very solid skate, probably #2 in comfort.

One skate you might want to consider though is the Xsjado (shadow). They're a new brand, look weird and take a lot of shit, but they seem to be very solid skates. I couldn't tell you from personal experience - however, I skated with Tom Hyser recently (very old school skater, runs Skatepile and has designed a lot of skates), he has them and loves them... and he obviously has his pick of the litter. Basically, the skate comes with their own shoes (they call em footwraps, it's kind of like a rock climbing shoe) that you wear around wherever... then you strap your foot down into the skate. Kind of an odd concept but it works, and if you're gonna be going around town and shit it might be easier for you. You wouldn't have to carry around another pair of shoes. Plus they're suited best for skating odd/unique obstacles (mostly because of their frame), and since you live in a plain town, this might also be a plus.

Btw, whatever you do, make sure you get a skate size that is good and snug if you're gonna be doing any kinds of tricks. Your ankles will thank you.

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Since you live in Brasil id say go with the skatebord.

im sure Brasil has a good skate scene.....specially "RIO"

But like a person said before, go with the "blades" its easier to pick up.

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if you are a girl, get inline.

skateboarding, doing tricks, there's NO avoiding the pain that comes with it. Also the learning curve is high. Don't expect to be doing tricks at least for a few months. You'll be learning how to ride and keep your balance, gaining confidence in yourself. You need pure dedication and love for it.

http://www.skatersinc.com/feature/mitch/mitchpromo.mov

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Originally posted by arek if you are a girl, get inline.

No fucktards in this thread, please.

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Originally posted by nrjizer No fucktards in this thread, please.

lol, notice bladers have respect for boarders, but not vice versa.
Oh well, go back to your emo music Arek.

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As for the Good Charlotte thing, it's all good here, Jackson - most Brazilians don't know Good Charlotte anyway, and I personally already dress up like a skater so if I were to be linked to the stereotype of a skater, I wouldn't even need the skate itself (it's funny how people often ask me whether I skate because of my clothing ).

I wouldn't skate with friends, though - at least I can't see that happening, although I've just found out one of my girlfriend's best friends is 5% of my city's Hockey Association (yes, they've got only 20 players )... who knows I don't join them?

Isn't this Xjadow thing too expensive though? I'm not sure whether I should spend too much money in the beginning. And Tweek, I'm almost sure the skateboarding scene here in Brazil is based in São Paulo, not in Rio, but both cities are 12 hours away from where I live so it doesn't really have an impact in my life

Thanks for the recommendations everyone

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Originally posted by Acton get a pogo stick

I can't say I haven't thought of that

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Blades or bust.

Skateboards are nice and all but you're more often to get hust on a skateboard when it comes to tricks. Then again, skateboards have a ton more tricks than blades.