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Wheelbite
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On 4/7/2003
mike maysey
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Leo, I would just add the 3/8 riser under the angled one for added clearance.
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Bahne
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On 4/7/2003
Leo
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add 3/8 risers plus the angled ones, and if u can make some wheels wells to the deck it would help a lot
Question:
what should i do if:
i get wheel bite and tighten the trucks but that causes the wheels to lift from the ground, hence loose traction?
i i loose the trucks to a "rideable" tightness but can do 6´cones?
leo
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Bahne Blackhill
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On 4/7/2003
Jack
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Hi Joe,
I hope it's cool with Mike if I jump in here. I ride my BB with Cadillac Redlines and the same truck set-up as you. I haven't experienced wheel bite yet. Maybe I run my trucks a bit tighter. Did you get this board directly from Bahne? Let me know, maybe I can help you out.
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Wheelbite
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On 4/7/2003
mike maysey
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Hey Joe, did you put on riser pads? Sounds silly, but if you forgot those...by chance...you'd be experiencing wheelbite. Maybe you should try tightening the trucks a little if you have risers on. Speaking of risers, you could get some extra long hardward and add another riser under the angled riser and remedy your wheels bite.
Hope this helps
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Wheel bite on my Bhane black hills
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On 4/7/2003
JOE
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So I just got a Bhane Black hills model starter deck set up with tracker RT-X on the front and RT-S on the back with stingers for wheels. I am getting a bad wheel bite on the heel side at least. Can't hardly make any kind of race type turn with out getting thrown off the board. What am I doing wrong.
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Avalons and Avilas
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On 4/7/2003
MG
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Just wanted to add my two cents to the Avalon vs. Avila discussion. I had an interesting weekend experimenting with the the Big Avilas at JPL. First off, I love the damn things. The ride and roll is so plush I hate to take them off. On Saturday I had a headwind at JPL so strong that I rode the Avilas with ease, and got some good GS pumping practice in. On Sunday, I had a tailwind. Suddenly the Avilas were way too fast and wouldn't corner at all, terrifying. Same trucks, deck, course, rider. I put the old trusty Avalons back on and had a great session.
I think the Avilas will be damn-the-torpedoes type of wheel to use on a course where extreme offsets are not a problem, and pure down the line rolling speed is needed, as opposed to traction and manueverability. For most courses, I expect the Avalons to still remain dominant.
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SF Gravity
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On 4/7/2003
mike maysey
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That's cool you guys don't conflict Leo.
I was looking forward to skating with you as well, but since I just left my job a couple weeks ago, money will be somewhat of an issue for the travel plans this summer. I wanted to fly to Breck as well for the FCR race, but don't think I can swing it. At this point I don't even know if I'll be able to make it to La Costa...if that race happens this year.
A note on surface and wheel cleaning...
a few days ago we were talking about cleaning wheels between runs on hot days.
Would this apply more to good surfaces (7 or better) and not apply so much to worse surfaces (6 or worse)?
I skated yesterday on what some might call a 4 surface, well maybe not THAT bad, but not nearly as good as Elsinore and I never had a problem with dirty wheels. I was riding 85 Avalons all the way around. I slid on many of my turns but never completely lost traction. It was a cool day and like I said the surface was rather bad...not Dump Road bad, but bad.
Did this happen because it was cool temperature-wise and I was riding a very 'open' grain surface...was it some of each or one of the other?
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TG3
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On 4/7/2003
Leo
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Mkie too bad u are going to miss TG3, i was looking fwd to skate with u.
now, formaking it a good slalom post:
When the race organizers will "organize" between themselves and avoid to make races the same day?
The very 1st thing we do when we make a race its to check the flipers calendar and the surf calendar, if theres any competition those days we move our race to the next available day. so far it has worked cause instead of sharing the riders/spectators we can count on a lot of public and good competitors.
Leo
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SF Gravity Paso
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On 4/7/2003
mike maysey
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Eli, you pansy...get out and skate with the pros. I'll call you later and we can talk equipment and stuff. Dude, we had a good proactice yesterday that you should have made it to. Although, you're used to going very fast in traffic, so maybe you didn't need the practice.
Talk to you later today
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SF Presidio
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On 4/7/2003
mike maysey
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Judi, you guys missed a valuable practice. Gary and I set up a couple courses that we based on the Jack's descriptions of what the course will be like. Hopefully we were prracticing the right stuff!!! Pass throughs are really run. Going through a gate with someone either in front, behind or beside is going to be exciting.
I can't wait for Saturday!!!
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PASO IN SANF FRANCISCO
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On 4/6/2003 SMOUSE
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SO REALLY YOU THINK I CAN HANG WITH THE FAST KIDS?
i dont want to get stuck in pro class for the regular season though but maybe thats just what i need to get my but up and parctice, i wanna win and wanna beat guys like you mike!
so what kinda wheels do you think?
i really like the look of the avilas but i dont wanna spend to much, i can get abec what hardness do you think?
hey call me i cant find your number
359 9217
thanks man you rock!
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SF Today
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On 4/6/2003 Judi
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Mike sorry we missed skating with you guys. Had a sick boy I had to take care of all night. I didn't want to leave him until I knew he was better. Did the original plan A. We'd like to come up another weekend. See you in Paso. Gary I couldn't get through on your cell to let you know we changed plans.
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Gathering vs SF Gravity
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On 4/6/2003
Brady
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Maria,
Unfortunately that makes sense. As slalom gets more popular, event scheduling is going to have conflicts. But since the slalom thing is being tied to the gravity thing, I can see how it would be difficult to reschedule it. You guys have a ball out there and I`ll try have fun up north/east.
Regards, Brady
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The Gathering or San Francisco Gravity Fest?
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On 4/6/2003
Maria C.
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Just wanted to say -- the date for the SF Gravity Fest Slalom Challenge *unfortunately* is the same weekend as the Gathering. Since the Gravity Fest is the main event at which we have been invited to run a slalom event -- so for us there wasn't a choice in the matter as that is when the festival is happening. Not meant to slight anyone or any other previously scheduled event for sure. Just didn't want a good opportunity for slalom to go unclaimed -- so there we are.
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The Gathering or San Francisco Gravity Fest?
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On 4/6/2003
mike maysey
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Since you ask Brady, I'm staying here in California. That race is gonna be right down 101 from my house. I'll be able to practice there a bunch before the race.
Sorry, maybe next year...that is if I can find someone to help sponsor me for travel...
Mike
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Paso
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On 4/6/2003
mike maysey
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Yeah Eli, you can hang in the 'pro' division. See you on the hill. You should have practiced with us in the Presidio today...we set a Paso-like course. Lemme be the first to say, this format (given we set it properly, or close) is fun!!! There's going to be some interesting stuff going on at the beginning and the end of the pass through gates. Lane choice will be essential.
See ya in Paso.
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Will the real Mike Maysey please stand up?
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On 4/6/2003
Brady
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Hey Mike,
I just noyiced your name on the SF eveny as well as the Gathering. Kinda hard to be on opposite coasts at the same time, wouldn`t ya think?
Ant idea why they chose that date when the Gathering has been planned since like months ago? Maybe it`s a typo and they meant the weekend after?
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paso
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On 4/5/2003
smouse
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mike i am thinking about racing pro in paso. i heard you have seen the hill it will be on i was wondering if you thinki have what it takes?
watch out im bringing my leathers and aero helmet to make sure i break 25!
but really i think i might have a shot.
am i crazy, well i mean should i try racing with the big kids?
thanks bro. i am driving down with Jody fri night, wont be there till late but ill see you sat morn.
peace
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GGP
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On 4/5/2003 Judi
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Hut and I will be there.
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GGP
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On 4/5/2003
Judi
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I can get e mail's but not send any. He has my cell on Victoria's phone.
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GGP
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On 4/5/2003 Judi
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Mike can you ask Gary to get a hold of me. Hut and I will come up if we get a time and place for tomorrow.
Thanks.
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clean wheels
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On 4/5/2003 JG
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Ed Economy's shirt always works for me- no soap residue.
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NO SOAP ON RACE DAY!
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On 4/4/2003
Wesley Tucker
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If you want to clean your wheels on race day, try the following:
Get a green Scotch Scobie pad and some water. Wet the pad and scrub the wheel.
DO NOT USE SOAP, solvents or any other cleanser. Unless you have the means to completely rinse and wipe down a wheel, then stay away from soap. And of course, what are the odds of having all the necessary accessories for a wheel cleaning while sitting on the side of the a dusty road in the middle of no place waiting for your turn at the starting line? A small container of water and a scobie, though, will take care of 99% of road dust and dirt. It will even scrub away some soft tar and bubble gum.
Why the prohibition on soap and solvents? Think about it: if you don't get your wheel 100% rinsed, then you're looking at a pretty well lubricated slick spot on your wheel. Not a good way to make a sharp turn at high speeds!
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cleaning
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On 4/4/2003
hg
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I'd avoid solvents. Soap and water with a good rinse seems to yield the best results, though this would be somewhat challenging on race day. It might be worthwhile to experiment with baby wipes, using a damp towel to remove any residual soap.
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Wheel Cleaner
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On 4/4/2003
mike maysey
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HG, next time I'll have a rag that I can wipe my wheels down with after each run, especially if the surface is super hot. Would just a rag work or should I use some sort of solvent to clean the wheels between runs?
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