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kaput
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On 9/14/2008
sc
wrote in from
United States
(72.211.nnn.nnn)
Kapu trucks are long out of production and parts are not available. You might try trimming an Exkate bushing way down to fit.
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Building the board
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On 9/14/2008
grant
wrote in from
United States
(209.234.nnn.nnn)
Can someone e-mail me how to build the full board
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KAPU Trucks
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On 9/8/2008
FM
wrote in from
United States
(68.101.nnn.nnn)
Where can I get bushings for my KAPU trucks?
Thanks
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great oportunity of bussines!!!
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On 9/4/2008
cassio
wrote in from
Brazil
(189.0.nnn.nnn)
hi!
i'm looking for trucks, decks and another parts of skateboards!
I would like to start bring over to brazil, if you know some contact please let me know to get in touch.
good chances of bussines!!!
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acs kingpins
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On 8/12/2008 charlie
wrote in from
United States
(195.93.nnn.nnn)
curt,thanks for that--i managed to get a hold of 6 sets from one of the collectors in the us--charlie
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Lazer Kingpins
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On 8/11/2008 Glenn
wrote in from
United States
(159.153.nnn.nnn)
Curt, did you find replacement oversized locknuts? When I replaced the kingpins on my Lazers I could only find standard sized (as in the same size as the head of the bolt) nuts to use as Lock nuts.
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ACS Kingpin
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On 8/6/2008 Curt
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(91.111.nnn.nnn)
Hey Charlie,
As a Lazer and Bennett Truck collector I have sourced all Kingpins from
my local Nut And Bolt Store. Portland Road. Hove. U.K.
If you really must have the real deal. Perhaps contact:
Gavin. Who owns and runs Surrey Skates. He also founded Holey Trucks.
But don't tell any one!
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nos acs kingpins
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On 7/30/2008 charlie
wrote in from
United States
(195.93.nnn.nnn)
hi,i,m looking for some acs nos kingpins to fit 430,500 and 650,651,s--i have all other parts,money via paypal waiting--many thanks,,charlie
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sk8kings
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On 7/26/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
cool site, but i think the stock bushings on the ones in my store are the 90a orange, i was thinking 85a or softer. Bones yellows are 90a and they're ok, on my top end speed boards i usually put one blue up front , those are standard one inch bushings.
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Fasttracks
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On 7/21/2008 rwadley
wrote in from
United States
(170.141.nnn.nnn)
Sk8kings has softer replacement bushings for Tracker fasttracks.
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traCKer fastracks?.....!
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On 7/18/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(71.125.nnn.nnn)
just saw them live and in person, i really like the bushings. Ireally like the ideas behind oversized bushings like that,but i feel that they seem to stiff. Is there a super soft replacement bushing from tracker. If there was i might need to make a set of trucks that they fit into.
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Thanks
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On 7/14/2008
Keef
wrote in from
Spain
(88.8.nnn.nnn)
Thanks PSR, and everyone thats come back to me with advice, I've had several emails aswell as a couple of posts. I must say that I didn't expect this much help. I guess i was comparing it to the help I got from most surfers when I started surfing 18 months ago, i.e. none!!
The general answer is my setup is good, and can be tuned a little with wedge and bushings. Most recommend Jimz black or white. I can order them from Daddies.
Foot braking and sliding I can do, all be it slowly at the mo. I guess my fastest slide is about 15mph....wow!!!
Thanks again.
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Bushings for Speed
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On 7/12/2008 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.68.nnn.nnn)
Keef, the bushings you want, a pair of, used as lower(closer to the deck) bushings are Stimulators, either Blue or 'blue-green'[90a+- in durometer, and Fat!]. Ebay, or BST, or going to Skatekings.com would be the best routes to finding these. A very good second would be getting the 'black'[85A] Jim Z bushings. I think that Milehigh still has them? Kebbek or Landyatchz may also? I dunno, but I do know that these bushings are made to be as good as, maybe better than, the Stimulators in stability control[btw, 'white' JimZ's are softer, as are green or yellow Stims]. Radikal also makes "fat" bushings, but they're shaped for Radikal trucks[flat on one side, curved on the the other], so they might need some creative lathing to fit 'snug' on the truck's hanger. They do come in various durometers, from clear(78A)to red, blue, green, thru black (92A), so there's a good chance you can dial in the stability-turn response you need with these.
Back to Khiro/Bitch bushings for a sec... Good bushings, certainly on a par with anything 'normal' sized that Tracker made. The softer compounds have been given more resilience (white, orange, blue, red), but the top three hardnesses aren't 'bouncy' that much, though not as 'dead' as NHS/Indy stuff(btw,NHS hasn't made a 'square' bushing snce the early 90s). So, a harder Khiro (yellow, black, purple) will "dampen" steering and add stability in downhilling, but Also Will Decrease Manuverability. Using a harder duro Khiro will stiffen things up a good deal, especially in conjunction with a lower "fat" bushing from Stimulator/Radikal/Jim-Z. Tuning, or rather getting the tuning figured out, will take some time, lotsa laps, and careful attention to things like wedges, bushings, and even the washers you use, so be patient with it. Oh, and get FootBraking and Sliding totally figured before doing double-nockle speeds. Going Fast is Easy, going Fast Safely, with repetition and control, that, that takes Practice!!
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Basic first time DH set up
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On 7/12/2008
Keef
wrote in from
Spain
(88.8.nnn.nnn)
I have just, like this week, started DH. I think it's gonna be a struggle to get over the 'OMG I'm going too fast' feeling but I'm nearly 40 years old, and have been skating on and off since I was 8 years old.
I have a Rayne Demonseed with 10mm grizzlys. I've flipped the hanger. I've also put the kingpin in the other way up to cut out the play. The trucks came with red Khiro barrel/insert bushing. I think these are classed as high rebound bushings, and I've read that low rebound are better as they are more stable. Could someone please recomend a bushing that will be okay to start out on. Is what I have okay? Any advice would be great.
Thanks.
KD
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Kahalani axles
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On 6/30/2008
luis lins
wrote in from
Switzerland
(84.75.nnn.nnn)
Im the official distributor from Kahalani's in Switzerland, you can get with me Weber the axels, send me a email and we will talk about.
You can come to zurich in Fibretec Manufacture and get your set with out of any shipping cost also can have a tour in Fibretec and check ours Boards.
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Kahalani
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On 6/13/2008 Weber Adrian
wrote in from
Switzerland
(194.124.nnn.nnn)
Because they are so expensive in Sweden, even if I pay in € or £. $ is actually the best money for paying international stuff. But it makes just sense, if I can buy them in US. Otherwise (transport ...) its too expensive, so I could buy them in Switzerland as well....
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kahalanis
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On 6/11/2008 cam
wrote in from
Australia
(220.233.nnn.nnn)
why dont you buy them off kahalani.se seeing as it seems your from switzerland
when i bought mine and had them sent to me (to australia) the freight added alot more money, apparently, its not much better getting them to the us...i dunno thats the word on the street though
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Kahalani
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On 6/10/2008
Weber Adrian
wrote in from
Switzerland
(194.124.nnn.nnn)
Wanna buy some Kahalani's in LA, San Diego, Las Vegas or San Francisco. Coming there in July/August. Where can I buy them???
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roadsurfer
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On 5/31/2008
hc
wrote in from
United States
(71.132.nnn.nnn)
superboard,
so when are they coming out?
saw this like 3 years ago....
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crazy !
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On 5/30/2008 superboard
wrote in from
Australia
(202.7.nnn.nnn)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5LMdq3LSNg
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Slalom advice
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On 5/29/2008 Glenn
wrote in from
United States
(159.153.nnn.nnn)
All good advice there from PSR. I would add that it's important to wedge the front and de-wedge the back truck. It makes the board feel far more like what you'll probably be riding later and help develop a more powerful pump. Also make sure you are using enough riser as you need to be able to run very loose trucks, at least at first. Bushings tailored to your weight (softer in front) and flat washers that let those bushings compress are probably the best value for money upgrades out there.
Most importantly, find other people who slalom and hanf with them, other people's courses, styles and times through the cones are what will really drive you.
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conecrushing
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On 5/28/2008 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(64.30.nnn.nnn)
Dana, look into these three deck companies; Skatekings, Skaterbuilt, and Fullbag. These all have tough, fast, kicktailed slalom boards that won't kill your wallet. No need to get any fancier[yet], although I'd toss in Pocket-Pistols and Roe as well (just watch the flex, and don't buy 'high-tech' foam construction, yet..), although most PP decks will require some of that "wedge foam" to get the tail/concave just right. You want a board that'll deal with 'Oops' things, like smacking curbs, or going too far Left off a start-ramp, hence nothing too expensive/breakable.
Trucks, go with Tracker RTX[front],RTS[rear] to start, knowing you'll want 8mm axles within a season, maybe 'faster'(that's, um, more expensive) trucks by then instead. Trackers work though, and are tough as well.
Wheels, stay with 70mm, more-or-less, look at Seismic, Abec 11, Retro, and Manx. Softer wheels at the rear is normal, but if in doubt, buy 4 of an 80A to start, work into harder wheels up front to go faster, or softer at the rear for more traction. Expect to own 8 wheels of 3-4 different durometers by your first season's end.
More info is over on slalomskateboarder.com, and the guys on ISSA know a little bit about it.
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I just want the perfect Slalom board for me
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On 5/28/2008
Dana Cecere
wrote in from
United States
(71.245.nnn.nnn)
Hey guys, ive been skating for a while and ive got into long boarding recently, against the will of my friends. I really am intrested in a slalom board. Im a pretty big kid so i was woundering what board, trucks wheels would be good for my sieze also moderate expirience. If anyone could help me out i would be greatly apreciative. I dont really know where to start
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Baumann Front GOG...
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On 5/20/2008 Glenn
wrote in from
United States
(159.153.nnn.nnn)
So yours finally arrived Martin!
I've been riding mine for a couple of weeks now and it's made a huge difference, hard to believe that another front truck change could be at least as significant as moving from Splitfire to Skennett. It's probably the combination of slack-free precision and a Bennett style positive rake.
And that stuff, in another forum. about it being an 'advanced' truck seems to be bulls#@!. I barely know what i'm doing and i'm clearing courses I couldn't have before while effortlessly accelerating. I now need a back to go with it...
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Baumann Front GOG...
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On 5/18/2008
Martin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(78.86.nnn.nnn)
Christoph, you're a genius!
martin.
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