Question #1:
How to open a longboard shop?
About a week ago I used one of my old modern day skateboard decks and turned it into a whole 'nother thing and people are always complimenting it and saying "Where did you get it?" and they don't believe me when I say I made it. And I had a lot of fun making it. I'm not expecting the business to be big like the other skateboard companies, but I would like making extra money for college. And I'm only 16 and I don't like standing behind a counter taking peoples orders for 7 hours.I love to cruise around and I know what feels good and what boards have the best durability since I'm a rider myself and I've been skating for 5 years both cruising and doing tricks.
How could I start out with making it a business?
Question #2:
new skateboard shop open?
hi, theres i new skateboard shop open i Denmark, so if you wanna work for it, just write, i only sell decks, but good decks. We will go in for to made the best decks, so we will need experts to that. It will be great. it's not open jet but soon. It will also be good if you want to come with a cool and nice name. We maybe think of better skateboard decks. But see you if you will work for it.Question #3:
MY skateboard's wheels hit my DEckk HELLPP PLEASE!?
i recently bought a new skateboard from a small sports shop (Which was way overpriced) and i been riding it for a few weeks. Its a blind skateboard, look at the link below, and i bought it as a complete.The trucks are on tight but they turn way to much and touch my deck when i turn. There are scrathes on my deck because of this. How do i get this to stop??
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Question #4:
Help me with skateboard sizing? Tall.?
Hey. So, I used to skate when I was 15-16, wasn't that great, but I could ollie and drop in and such. Anyway, I've been riding a longboard around campus for the last year, but lately I've been thinking it might be fun to get a shortboard again, but I'm not sure of what size to get since I'm a bit taller than average. I'm 6'3 and 200 lbs, size 13 mens shoe. I doubt I'll be landing any ridiculous flip tricks any time soon, so I wouldn't mind a wider board, I just don't know anything about board sizing.Also, I'm not looking to drop a lot of cash since I might go back to the longboard once I get frustrated from sucking at the shortboard. I was looking on CCS and this board is pretty cheap ($60) and the description says something about being designed for beginners. What do you think?
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Question #5:
Help with skateboard sizing for tall guy?
Hey. So, I used to skate when I was 15-16, wasn't that great, but I could ollie and drop in and such. Anyway, I've been riding a longboard around campus for the last year, but lately I've been thinking it might be fun to get a shortboard again, but I'm not sure of what size to get since I'm a bit taller than average. I'm 6'3 and 200 lbs. I doubt I'll be landing any ridiculous flip tricks any time soon, so I wouldn't mind a wider board, I just don't know anything about board sizing.Also, I'm not looking to drop a lot of cash since I might go back to the longboard once I get frustrated from sucking at the shortboard. I was looking on CCS and this board is pretty cheap ($60) and the description says something about being designed for beginners. What do you think?
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Also, if it helps, I have a size 13 men shoe.
Question #6:
Is Business Administration/Management the same as Entrepreneurial Studies ?
I am 13 years old, and a freshman in high school. I really want to start my own buisness and open up my own store one day. When I was 11, I started skateboarding and automatically had a passion for it. My passion for it grew so much over the years, and I was thinking about starting my own skateboard shop. I was recently researching what different universities in california offer a major that would suit me, which i found out was entrepreneurial studies, since it gives you the skills you need to start your own business. But the only college that i found that offered that major was University of San Francisco, and when I went onto their school website, i found that i really didn't like the school itself... I want to go to a UC instead because my high school has application fee waivers for up to 5 UC's. But the only thing is, is that the major all the UC's have that is closest to entrepreneurial studies is business administration/management. I was just wondering that if I happened to go to a UC and major in business administration/management, if i would still be able to learn the skills i need to start my own business, not just work for an existing company.so should i just major in business administration/management ?? i haven't made any investments yet..
Question #7:
An experience on board shops and your opinions.?
This isn't me.It's someone else's story that I found.Summarised a little bit."In sheer desperation to find a job, I applied to Zumiez.While waiting,there's a kid wanting a longboard,but the salesman keeps pushing an element SKATEBOARD towards him.He gets a longboard in the end,but with inappropriate trucks and wheels.
He asks the guy to put griptape on it.The sales guy takes the grip tape, lays it over the board, and uses a pair of scissors to cut the edges off. No screwdriver around the edge, no razor, nothing, a pair of craft scissors he probably uses to cut tags off of clothes. He butchers the job.The kid is about to cry and his mother has no idea what the hell she's doing, so she just hands over her Visa to the guy and he rings up the board.
I feel for the kid, bad.He's pretty much crying.I buy a sheet of griptape from a sporting goods store and find the kid and his mother later in the mall. Probably too blunt, I tell her and the kid that the guy back there did a horrendous job on the grip tape and I'm a skateboarder too, so I'd be happy to do it for free"
So,any bad experiences in Zumiez or other bad board shops?
Question #8:
Average cost of a food skateboard in the US?
my friend got a pretty good used skateboard from a skatepark in san diego for around 15 bucks, and i know thats really cheap for a skateboard but i tried it out and it was great.....ive heard good ones like that are around 50 bucks.....is it true? i want one and idc if its used as long as its not falling apart....i know it might vary for different shops but i mean like the average price.....tyQuestion #9:
How to ask for a job over the phone?
there is this skateboard/sneaker shop that just opened last weekend and I'm really nervous to go up to the store and ask if their hiring so i'm thinking about calling them tomorrow but i don't know what to say can you guys help!!Question #10:
Should I start BMX, tips please?
I currently skateboard and I see people doing bike tricks at the skate park all the time. I still want to skateboard, but I would like to do BMX too. If someone could give me some tips on starting up with BMX, that would be awesome. Here's what I need to know:Cost of a bike: New or used, possible to get one for under 300 USD?
Kind of Bike (brand): The brands that my local bike shop have are Trek's BMX, free agent, and Eastern (which at the moment seems like the best option)
Where to get quality parts: Normal bike shop, online, or a BMX shop. The bike shop is the closest, the BMX shop is about half hour away
Anything else I'd need to know
Question #11:
People call me a poser but i think they are immature, am I right or am I a poser?
I love to shop at pac sun, usually wear DC shoes I have 2 DC hats and a fox hat but I dont skate snowboard or surf so people are calling me a poser. I just like the style do I really need to skateboard to wear DC??Question #12:
Where Can i find a pair of Tensor Response 2 Magnesium?
These are skateboard trucks, Response 2 is the sequel to Tensor ResponseBut the only place it seems i can purchase them from is a uk shop can you help me find like a ebay page or something because 59 euros is to much for these trucks
AND IM CANADIAN >=[ thanks for the help :)
Question #13:
POLL:: Isnt it time that Y!A adds more sections to this website?
I think so. There is simply not enough sections. heres an example of how many sections that Answerbag has that Y!A DOESNT!Shopping
Black Friday
Consumer Prices
Where can I buy.......
Jewelry
Death and Funerals
Near Death Experiences
Cemeteries
Funeral Rites
Cremation
Sexuality and Gender
Religion and Religion
Gay Marriage
Feminism
Same Sex Parenting and Adoption
Gender Issues
World Records
Parties and entertaining
Clowns
Birthday Parties
Baby Showers
Military customs and protocol
Military Draft
Military loved ones
Military Ranks
Homelessness
Urban Legends
Poverty
Is it illegal......
Copyright law
Stalking
Teenagers
Traditions
Criminology
Animal Rights
US politics
US Constitution
US President
US Political Parties
Barack Obama
Roller Coasters
Circus
Peanut Butter
BBQ
Dinner
Lunch
Picnics
McDonalds
Burger King
Subway
Quiznos
Beer
Wine
Liquor
Smoothies
Energy Drinks
Soda
Cheese
Sandwiches
Snack Food
Leftovers
Frozen Food
Scars
Drinking Water
Bottled Water
Suicide
Smoking
Cigarettes
Cigars
Smokeless Tobacco
Quitting smoking
Sleep
Hospitals
Phobias
Guns
Dealing with Bullies
Fraternal organizations
Terrorism
United Nations
Atheism
Christianity
Assassinations
School Shootings
Racism
Stereotypes
Bowling
Badminton
Shuffleboard
Roller Blading
Skateboarding
Street luge
Beaches
Tourism
Road Trips
Passports
Comedians
George Carlin
Dane Cook
Eddie Murphy
Richard Pryor
Carlos Mencia
Holocaust
9/11 attacks
Conspiracies
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Baseball rules
Pitching in baseball
Baseball statistics
Baseball regulations
Baseball jargon
Hitting in baseball
Little League Baseball
World Baseball Classic
and this is just a few of them that Answerbag has that Y!A doesnt have. Everything that Y!A has, Answerbag has plus hundreds more. What do you think of Y!A having such a lack of categories to go to?
ALL OF THESE ARE THEIR OWN SEPARATE CATEGORIES OR SUBCATEGORIES.
and this is just a SMALL FRACTION of what Answerbag has that Y!A doesnt have!
Shouldnt Yahoo start adding a lot more sections to this website so people could ask and find things more accurately? Theres simply not enough sections so people with the same interests can talk about.
Isnt what Answerbag did much better? They dont have permanent suspensions and have all the freedom of speech.
Every country has its own section on Answerbag while Y!A still doesn't have one for Haiti.
and these are NOT ALL the sections and subcategories that Answerbag has that Y!A doesnt that i just listed. there are TONNNSSS more!!!
yes they have a furniture section! They even have subcategories for couches, chairs, recliners, tables, draws and everything. its crazy!
Question #14:
Should Yahoo Answers add more sections to this website like Answerbag?
Doesnt Yahoo Answers not have nearly enough sections?For Example, on Answerbag they have all of these as its own separate category.
Theres a section for............
Shopping
Black Friday
Consumer Prices
Where can I buy.......
Jewelry
Death and Funerals
Near Death Experiences
Cemeteries
Funeral Rites
Cremation
Sexuality and Gender
Religion and Religion
Gay Marriage
Feminism
Same Sex Parenting and Adoption
Gender Issues
World Records
Parties and entertaining
Clowns
Birthday Parties
Baby Showers
Military customs and protocol
Military Draft
Military loved ones
Military Ranks
Homelessness
Urban Legends
Poverty
Is it illegal......
Copyright law
Stalking
Teenagers
Traditions
Criminology
Animal Rights
US politics
US Constitution
US President
US Political Parties
Barack Obama
Roller Coasters
Circus
Peanut Butter
BBQ
Dinner
Lunch
Picnics
McDonalds
Burger King
Subway
Quiznos
Beer
Wine
Liquor
Smoothies
Energy Drinks
Soda
Guns
Dealing with Bullies
Fraternal organizations
Terrorism
United Nations
Atheism
Christianity
Assassinations
School Shootings
Racism
Stereotypes
Bowling
Badminton
Roller Blading
Skateboarding
Street luge
Beaches
Tourism
Road Trips
Passports
Comedians
George Carlin
Dane Cook
Eddie Murphy
Richard Pryor
Carlos Mencia
Holocaust
9/11 attacks
Conspiracies
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Baseball rules
Pitching in baseball
Baseball statistics
Baseball regulations
Baseball jargon
Hitting in baseball
Little League Baseball
World Baseball Classic
ALL OF THESE ARE THEIR OWN SEPARATE CATEGORIES OR SUBCATEGORIES.
and this is just a SMALL FRACTION of what Answerbag has that Y!A doesnt have!
Shouldnt Yahoo start adding a lot more sections to this website so people could ask and find things more accurately? Theres simply not enough sections so people with the same interests can talk about.
Isnt what Answerbag did better?
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Question #15:
Im starting a skate shop.?
I am planning to start a skate shop where one is badly needed and where there are ALOT of skaters. And then if the skate shop goes well i plan to make a skatepark near the skate shop location. So if you need a skateshop in your hometown or you know a city/town that badly needs one and you know that alot of people skateboard in that city/town here is your chance to get a skate shop and or park. Thanks.Question #16:
What do you think of my email asking for a job?
Dear Mr/Mrs ******,Excuse me for such an impersonal method of communication however I would like to enquire about there being a slight chance of a vacancy for work at pipedreams? I am a 14 year old (Birth date: **********) male who is looking for possibly a job after school or on the weekends or in holidays, whenever really. I would be happy to be flexible on my hours should you choose to consider me and would be flexible about pay etc. As it stands I have been into your shop on several occasions (Once to buy a poison complete skateboard, once to buy a fracture studded belt, and once to buy a Fracture deck) because as it happens I myself do actually skate (Skill level is debatable!)
I chose to enquire about a possible position in your shop because on the occasions I have been in there I have been most impressed by both of your help, assistance and friendly attitude towards customers! Also I thought it would fit my demeanour considering my attitude towards skating etc.
I would like to think of myself as sociable and a good problem solver, I am pretty good with numbers and am willing to rise up to any challenge that presents itself to me. I am quite entrepreneurial, having started numerous 'businesses' selling sweets etc to friends at school previously, however I have now decided it would now be more appropriate (Especially seeing as I am now of the legal age to do so) to pursue a career in a real shop for the time being. So far my ambitions in life are to be a doctor or surgeon (Or something along those lines) so I also need to begin saving money for university fees etc
I sincerely hope you consider my proposition and apologise for anything that I may have left out, I would also have proffered to have contacted you on my mobile, however I get extremely bad reception at my house and could not speak to you in person because I currently reside in ******* **********, so it would have been impractical to walk such a long way, to face the prospect of rejection (I hope you can understand)
Yours Faithfully
Aston Jones
Question #17:
how do i get sponsored? how do i get noticed (skateboarding)?
Well i am 13 i have been skateboarding for about a half a year i think im ok i skate street and vert i know what your going to say post sponsor me videos on youtube i have done that but i onley get like 14 views witch you can see that does not help and were i am livening they dont have much skate shops well we have none same with comps. so how do i get noticedQuestion #18:
Where can i buy skateboarding clothing like DC element in hk/philipines?
please no websites i don't shop onlineQuestion #19:
skateboard shopping???????help?
hey guys I'm 13 years old and I want to buy a Darkstar skateboard deck. but i want to buy them online. One problem: they only accept credit cards but i don't use credit cards i only use cash o.othe only one i know is www.360skate.com
Question #20:
I think I have a pretty good idea for a story. Do you like it?
Okay, read the whole thing please =) It doesn't take very longWell, I came up with the title 'm.e.s.s.love'. The m,e,s, & s standing for the last names of my 4 main characters: Gabriel Mitchel(16 yrs), Alexia Enderlee(15,it'll be in her POV), Jayson Skye(15), & Slater Sparks(16). messlove kind of started out as a password for Alexia's email(lol), but I eventually decided it would work for my title.
The setting is Roscommon, Michigan, Summer 2010. I chose that because that's where I live & I'm only 14 so it's easier to write about.
What I have so far is the character descriptions(they're too long so I'm not gonna write 'em), some other character stuff, lots of memories I'm gonna fit in there somehow, and a few events. I'm still thinking of a climax.
Some of the memories are(not really in order):
*Alexia(Lex) meeting Gabe(@8yrs old), meeting Slater(10yrs), and Jay(12yrs)
*Lex helping Slater(who lives next door) move into his really cool basement when he turned 15(sorry, not gonna describe the basement either lol)
*Slater being all clumsy on the 1st day of middle school(it's gonna be really funny lol)
*Lex & Gabe secretly painting on church walls when they were 9 because pastor said they were too plain(lol)
*Christmas when they were all 13(gonna be more of a serious, happy memory)
*the 4 of them pranking Kris(Lex's older brother) around age 14. (don't know what they did yet but it's gonna be another funny one)
*Lex's 1st date: age 15-almost a year before story starts
*Gabe's parents fighting so much they broke stuff when Lex stayed over. They were 11.
Oh yeah, a few of the secrets that are gonna come out during the story are:
*Jay & Lex's kiss not long after they met(they don't like each other like that anymore, & that was both of their 1st kisses), Gabe's hurt at his parents' fighting(he hides it really well), the fact that Slater really really likes Lex, and that Jay is moving back to California where he used to live(he's gonna tell them closer to the end. At the beginning he already knows but he wants to make this like the best summer ever since he's leaving so he waits to tell them). Oh, and Jay's gonna tell Lex that he's adopted.
Okay, I have to say a LITTLE about the characters(there's a lot more to them than I'm gonna type:
Lex-easygoing, laughs a lot, gets hurt easily sometimes(emotionally), loves people
Slater-really caring, makes people think, super clumsy, loves skateboarding, hides his real feelings sometimes
Jay-funny, loves pranks & making people laugh, hopeful, really outspoken
Gabe-more layed back than the others, blushes flips his hair and looks around when nervous or embarrassed, loves running and basketball, amazing painter
Yeah I probably need a few more flaws, but I'm not going to worry about those right now.
I only have a few sure events so far, but here they are:
-Lex shopping for bikini in mall, Jay(being his hilarious self) putting one on and walking around store in it, Lex & Gabe lauging really hard, & Slater(being his CLUMSY self) knocking over whole rack of swim suits & falling on them
-Jay telling Lex about how he's adopted
-Jay telling the others he's moving at the end of the summer
I have a few other things in mind, but I gotta get them sorted out before I put them down as events
The whole thing is basically about the fact that any kind of love can get really messy, that on earth nothing can be perfect. I guess it's more of a Christiany thing, but it's also about following God and letting go of control and accepting the different things that happen in life; being able to work with them. That's pretty much the plot. Gives me lots of freedom to put whatever I want into the story =)
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