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venice
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On 4/2/2005
hack
wrote in from
United States
(24.24.nnn.nnn)
any of you guys skate venice?
there's no better rush than weaving through strollers and bikinis
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flex
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On 4/2/2005
hack
wrote in from
United States
(24.24.nnn.nnn)
yeah I guess you're right, when you're pushing a flexy deck it tends to wander around a little bit more but a good flexy deck you can just push like twice and keep up your speed with pumping
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Flex or no Flex
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On 3/18/2005 MissouriMatt
wrote in from
United States
(128.206.nnn.nnn)
Yes to both. Quiver creates variety and keeps the experience fresh. Sometimes I like a shorter stiffer deck (Park, Off-road, super tight carves on sic steep hills) but most of the time I like the flex. It really seems to help ease into a drift or return energy as you bounce out of one hard carve and into the next. For cruising, give me a long flexy deck with soft wheels. I'm getting older, and just like my Town Car, it feels better with each passing day. Cruising at 10 to 20 mph on 58" deck is good old man riding. Easy on the knees. It ain't so bad getting old. Just don't fall.
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sag
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On 3/17/2005 onedrop
wrote in from
United States
(151.198.nnn.nnn)
nope i'm not talking about sag in this regard. flex is great if you're strictly talking about carving. i'm talking about pushing/kicking where flex is not ideal. each time you push, the board flexes, putting more stress on your planted leg. on a stiff board you get more out of each kick not to mention stability. for carving, yeah flex all the way.
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On 3/17/2005
hack
wrote in from
United States
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you're talking about sag. flex, when it's used properly will only help your energy situation. I say the more flex the better... as long as it's a well made flex with high energy returns.
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flex vote
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On 3/15/2005 onedrop
wrote in from
United States
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i like flex but not so much that it sucks up your energy when pushing. a tight, snappy flex about does it to ease the bumps and makes a comfy ride.
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flex
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On 2/7/2005 tom t
wrote in from
Canada
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hey guys, just checkin in to ask your preferences...flex or no flex? My vote is yes, and real bouncy...makes the roads and sidewalks so much sweeter...your views?
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Ashland Longboards
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On 1/14/2005 AdamH
wrote in from
United States
(66.177.nnn.nnn)
I got an Ashland Classic longboard complete for Christmas. At 49" it's the longest board in my quiver. I LOVE IT!!!!!! It's great for carving and cruising and it's a nice looking ride to boot. Oh yea, the price is right too. $135.00 for a complete. They also do custom work. If you are interested, check out their site at www.ashland-designs.com
I am also looking into getting a Dewey Weber longboard. Anyone own one of those?
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RE: skateboarding rediscovered
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On 1/13/2005
3 Fingered Jack
wrote in from
United States
(192.35.nnn.nnn)
I got myself a Sector9 Bomb Hills for Xmas. You're absolutely right they are awesome boards. I just rec'd a Chris Yandall signature deck yesterday. I'm taking it to my local shop for gripping and to choose trucks. I already have some avilas that I'm putting on it. Its a "short" longboard 34"x9.5", cambered and concave, 7-Ply maple. It looks to be an awesome ride. If the Avilas don't work out on it I'm going to swap them with the Kryptonics I have on my Sector 9 and see how that works out.
Cheers,
3FJ
"God rides a Longboard."
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skateboarding rediscovered
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On 1/11/2005
robb
wrote in from
United States
(24.176.nnn.nnn)
I got a Sector9 longboard for christmas and i'm hooked again. I started skating back in the late 70's and kept with it all the way into the early 90's. Now in 2005 I feel like I've gone back to the roots of skateboarding when I carve around in my neighbohood on the longboard. What a great feeling. Carving on the smaller hills is so cool and we have some good ones here.
peace
Robb
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long boarding
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On 1/2/2005 LboarderJohn
wrote in from
United States
(24.7.nnn.nnn)
For all u people out ther my moms hippie friend taght me this cool trick called a slappy. Well u go up to a curb and rite wen u r about to hit it u turn away sharply and u will do a 2 wheeled wallride. Takes alot of practice have Fun.
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What trucks/wheels do I put on Yandall's new deck?
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On 12/23/2004
Jack Merica
wrote in from
United States
(207.69.nnn.nnn)
Hi Mr. Yandall,
My name is Jack Merica. I saw your new design on the Tracker Trucks website and fell in love with it immediately. I plan to get one very soon. I want to get the most out of the board as possible so I'd like to ask you what truck/wheel combo do you recommend for this board? I live in Colorado and primarily carve hills, but I'd like to get into shalom again, how is your new design for skogging?. Congrats on this beautiful board, I look forward to seeing more.
Cheers,
Jack Merica
Aurora, CO.
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http://skogging.com/
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On 12/16/2004
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.101.nnn.nnn)
Enjoying the sidewalk!
http://skogging.com/
:D
cYa
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Why I look forward to work
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On 10/23/2004
Kahn
wrote in from
United States
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I am 23 now, and I must say.. I enjoy work.. The thing that gets me by is the excitement I get when I go home from work. You see, I park my car down a very small slope in Pasadena(The whole city is basically on a downhill slope), but it's just enough that with a few good pushes, I can board all the way back to my car without any pushing.. Well, sidewalk surfing is the best way to describe what I get after work. Up the driveways onto the sidewalks, down the next driveway.. Ducking from trees, carving hard... Just a eurphoric feeling I get when I come home from working... I hope you enjoyed my story!! I enjoyed living it.
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cruising to school
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On 10/22/2004
trish
wrote in from
United States
(207.224.nnn.nnn)
I was reading some of the older posts and I got a kick out of the 40-something dad picking his kids up from school on his longboard. I am a 39 y/0 mom on my 4.5 foot long board picking up my daughter. Ya can just see all those conservative moms eyes pop open. what a riot. I love the idea that we do something different and I love carving the hills even more. My daughter is learning not to be a conformnist. Longboarding/sidewalk sufing is a lifestyle. So all you "sufers"----ride on!
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Welcome Back, Angi...
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On 9/1/2004 silversurfer
wrote in from
United States
(24.62.nnn.nnn)
...nice video.
I was hoping to see more of you on your longboard, though.
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I am alive!
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On 8/30/2004 angi
wrote in from
United States
(67.8.nnn.nnn)
Hey guys!
I had lost this websites addy when Jake updated my hardrive! bummer. :(
then I went to wakeboard camp,,,then work then blah blah blah....but I was missin' all my skate web friends!
I finally found the site addy in a folder that was marked "Back Up Files"
I made a new skate video, the second half is alllll skate!
check it: http://www.420empire.com/videos/the%20Ride%20Files.wmv
I also put up some new vids on the site...one is me riding at wakeboard camp, and three other new vids. feel free to check them out! www.420EMPIRE.com
missed you guys!
Anji :)
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Test 1 and Test 2
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On 8/29/2004 silversurfer
wrote in from
United States
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so which wheels were better on the landy dh?
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Test 2
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On 8/29/2004 Svarteld
wrote in from
Sweden
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Next test...
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Test
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On 8/29/2004 Svarteld
wrote in from
Sweden
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OK, lets see if this works...
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...of the road and into the water (again).
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On 8/24/2004 psYch0Lloyd
wrote in from
United States
(198.160.nnn.nnn)
picked up a new board to beat up on. it's a 9' mol to recharge that surf stoke, the whole reason i started skateboarding in the first place. sure is a nice way to rehab the ol' shoulders and bring the core back into the groove.
if you haven't been in the water lately, maybe its about time to think about a paddle session.
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street riding
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On 8/24/2004 Aenghooste
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(193.113.nnn.nnn)
Boards got the same lawas attatched as cycling so you can use streets to your hearts content, I commute everyday about a couple of miles on my board and hop from road to pavement depending on the traffic, I find cars treat you with respect if your assertive and take up no more room then a bike and people may complain when you pass them on the pavement at 20mph plus but hell your pass them before they can complain. If a cop stops me for skating on the pavement I say: "what you expect me to go on the road with 18 wheelers scootin past me? On a board???" They generally except that and when they stop you for goin on the road just remind them of the law. Basically though, if you ride with comman sence, ability and look further ahead the faster you go there arnt any problems. I've stacked a few times and never has it been while on a mission, only when pissing about at a park or somit, you need concentration but other than that dont go above your means and its all gravy.
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411 911
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On 8/3/2004 dennis
wrote in from
United States
(66.235.nnn.nnn)
OUCH, thats the reason I don't jib on a street skate any longer. thats more physical abuse rather than skating.
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s'no cone on oak st...
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On 7/14/2004 psYch0Lloyd
wrote in from
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pumpin by the drive
and a call goes out
she said she was there
lunchin' on a dare
bestro on the beach
the chef can't help himself
so he joins in on the action.
its the summertime of our lives
drinking in the scenery
as the story goes,
and it grows larger than life
because this is what legends are made of.
what's her name?
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in security
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On 7/4/2004 psYch0Lloyd
wrote in from
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i kinda expected to have more of a hassle myself but we only had one cop mention that we might get into trouble if we ride through a crowd. we concurred and walked a little farther before starting our roll.
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