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Deckcrafters
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On 8/2/2007 Billy H
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www.deckcrafters.tv
He can do a custom.
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big vs small
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On 8/1/2007 hc
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billyH, nice deck, is it a skaterbuilt?
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size matters are personal matters
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On 8/1/2007 Billy H
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I've gone all round the horn as far as sizes and feel and its come down to this
9"x 33 1/2", 15 3/4"wb, 6 3/4"nose, 6 3/4"tail
As far as any Stamford sessions its catch as catch can what with family occasionally getting in the way of my fun. But if you go early Sundays I'm usually there. billhelene[at]optonline[dot]net
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dave and buster
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On 7/31/2007
VodS
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Dave & Billy
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On 7/30/2007
Leo
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Hey guys i live in stamford also, shoot me an email so we can hook up for some park rides.
Leo
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Old guys like big boards
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On 7/30/2007 Chris Miller
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I went through the same thing. I got to where I was riding something like 8.75 inches wide, then I noticed all the shredder kids all have decks that are like half as long as the kids are tall. I played with different sizes and I have pretty much settled on a 16" WB and a 33-34" deck. The weight diff is like nada. To me it feels like a medium sized board, but all the kids at the park think it's huge. Like riding a coffee table or something.
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board sizes
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On 7/30/2007
buddy rawls
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United States
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I broke down and rode the modern boards for a while (I was riding my 6' miniramp mainly), but once we got some cement roundwall with good depth, the small wheel base and heavy concave made the board to reactive. I tried back out an old pig and instantly felt at home again. Now 4 years later I am still riding the big boards, but have honed in on a slightly narrower 9.25 width with 16" wheelbase and very little concave. My latest board was one ply thicker and definitely heavier. When it wears I will go back to the lighter lay-up, but shape and geometry will be the same.
Patio, we will be planning a trip over there soon. The athens park was alittle much. Not in terrain or depth, but crowds. the times I went it was too crowded. crowds and flow parks dont work for me. Brookrun with its separate pool looks great.
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ALL Pros?
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On 7/30/2007 isabelle
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"there is a reason why ALL the PROs and supa-rippers ride the smallest, lightest boards possible. period."
WHAT?......omg...what a kook!?
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Boards
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On 7/27/2007
Dan Hughes
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Yeah, I have enjoyed the Numbchuck quite a bit. I've ridden smaller, and still am having too much fun to change back.
Bottom line, is have fun, whatever makes that happen for you!
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go small go light
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On 7/27/2007
tuck knee
wrote in from
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8.5 x 32.75
fun!
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Bigger board for me too, Mr. Hughes
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On 7/26/2007 Stubbs
wrote in from
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I see you like the Numchuck, I prefer the Hustler......
Bigger boards work better for me.
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nothing's right, nothing's wrong...
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On 7/26/2007 patio
wrote in from
United States
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I was riding big boards for awhile. plenty of feet room, stable, great for learning/re-learning airs and stuff. but after awhile, it was feeling like I was dragging alotta weight around.
so I started playing with the little DaleJr 7.75...and found I was having FUN on the little thing. lightweight and nimble!
now I'm riding a 7.9. I went back to the 60mm wheels for that longer rolling speed...although I was gettin it done on the 54mm, once you slow down on them...you're done.
so I got to my first session at the new pool...I was all..."dude, I shoulda' brought my pool board." heck, it took 3 tries to get my airs in the deep end...
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scked gib
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On 7/26/2007
re'eenk kcut
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'fess up patio...you were jonesin' for yer "pool board"
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Small boards or big boards?
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On 7/26/2007
Dan Hughes
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I'm ridding a larger board, and have been for a while. I feel like it fits me better, I'm more comfortable. I was able to relearn fs airs because of the larger deck.
One thing I noticed is that many kids are riding boards that hit them in the hip bone, or higher when standing next to their boards. Pretty much a long board to them proportionally.
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oitap
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On 7/26/2007
xobhtaed
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light is might
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geekin
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On 7/25/2007 patio
wrote in from
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there is a reason why ALL the PROs and supa-rippers ride the smallest, lightest boards possible. period.
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gear geeking
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On 7/24/2007 Billy
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I saw a guy at Stamford today riding 65mm noschoolz. He was smiling whilst rolling. But I don't think it was the Dave person.
And p@tio, I am intrigued by you ideas and insights. Proof enough that you're currently riding a Dale Jr. popsicle. Remember the nuclear pickle?
This Stamford deallio is fully blown up. 250 skaters on Saturday. Probably hald that many any given weekday. I watched a kid today who 3 weeks ago had never skated tranny. He was flying through the big bowl, finding all these lines. Its awesome to witness.
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stuff
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On 7/24/2007 patio
wrote in from
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ummmm, didn't mean to go "pre-morning coffee"...but if you take your stuff, experiment and set it up different ways, you'll find what works best for you.
in the end, it's more about skill, than equipment...some skaters prefer small light setups, some like longboards and some like to ride ironing board planks.
I think you answered your own question though...."i have a better time on my mcgill mini with 99a radials and thunders".
sounds like a good fast MODERN type setup. cool.
the main thing is...if you're smiling whilst riding, you're doing something right!
harder wheels always roll faster.(those noskoolz are sooo much urethane, you're dragging alot of weight with you)
softer bushings/narrower trucks will turn tighter/quicker.
I think an important thing is to go ahead and get some really GOOD bearings. Bones Swiss are a good example. for $40, you can have top quality FAST bearings...this falls into the category of "can you afford NOT to have killer FAST bearings?"
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the real answer
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On 7/24/2007 dave
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i fully understand that bit for sure, and i appreciate the honesty. this is stuff i already have at hand, not looking for a magic bullet just want to make wise use of what i have. certainly not expecting results just from gear.
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the real answer
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On 7/24/2007 patio
wrote in from
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you just got into(back into?) bowl riding...and you're not a super shredder yet???
there are no magic wheels or bushings or bearings.
PRACTICE will get you where you want to be.
SKATE THE PARK 2-3 times a week, and see how you're riding in a month or two.
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Dave's wheels
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On 7/23/2007 Stubbs
wrote in from
United States
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Try a harder wheel. I'm riding the ABEC11 Retro Invertz, Park PLUS formula. Keep with the Trackers but buy some Powell HARDCORE bushings (medium/yellow). You'll have a completely different ride.
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advice
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On 7/23/2007 dave
wrote in from
United States
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now that the stamford park is here, i have had a chance to dust off the boards. this is the first bowl for me and i am having a little trouble carving and keeping my speed. ive got 88a noskoolz on a ripper with 6tracks currently. i have a better time on my mcgill mini with 99a radials and thunders , i need to get better at pumping the transitions, but a faster, better turning board wont hurt. i have some bowl bombers spf i have been sitting on anticipating this day. i also have some indy 169s. do i do the sixtrax or 169s on the ripper with the bombers? or do i stay on the softer wheels until i know what i am doing?
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