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... learn to skate on a longboard ...
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On 6/23/2006 Derik
wrote in from
Germany
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depends: if you are going verry fast you will have to shift your weight more to front truck. Best is to take a look at some longboarders videos and check ther riding techniques, you will find a few videos here and a lot more using google.
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deck type kicktail
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On 6/23/2006 Derik
wrote in from
Germany
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There is no advantage in having a pintail except the beauty of a nice cut. The disadvantage is heavyness. I personally prefer boards with a kicktail, because of their manoeuvrability.
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USA Today Article
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On 6/21/2006 Lenny- DHB
wrote in from
United States
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2006-06-20-longboarding_x.htm
Freakin' sweet!
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Happy GO SKATEBOARDING DAY
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On 6/21/2006
John Dillon, Team Fun
wrote in from
United States
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Longboards will be a-rollin at Lansdowne today.....where will you be rolling?
Peace Out!
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Any advice?
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On 6/20/2006
ninefeet
wrote in from
France
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Not a real longboarder, but in my opinion, risers high don't depend on board lengh but on:
- type of trucks. Revenge for example don't need risers at all (with wheels under 76mm)when Original really need some (they are sold with the trucks). For "classical" trucks or Randal type, it's depend if you set them loose or not...
- wheel size and type (centerset, sideset, offset)
- board width
- wheelwells or cut out
The real question is :
- what's your riding style => what wheels and trucks do you need => what risers do you need.
I know, this answer won't help you a lot, but you will have to considere all this facts.
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Any advice?
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On 6/19/2006
J
wrote in from
United States
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I just bought a new 55" longboard for cruisin', but I haven't ridden a lot before now. I have a few days to learn, then im taking it to the Bahamas. I need to know what the best riser and wheel sizes are for a board that long, and also any helpful advice from a real longboarder might help. THANKS!!
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deck types
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On 6/13/2006 longboard newbie
wrote in from
United States
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what advantages/disadvantages to pintail decks offer?
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da? yes!
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On 6/12/2006 dont worry
wrote in from
United States
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yes ride it the same as a regular skateboard.
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i need to learn to skate on a longboard
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On 6/11/2006
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
wrote in from
United States
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can anyone tell me how i go about riding a longboard? do you place your feet the same way as on a regular board? please someone help me.
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speed control
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On 6/11/2006
amos
wrote in from
United States
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Taylor -
invariably, someone like John will come along and tell you the things he did - carve, slide, adjust your wheels - without telling you the most important thing. If you are uncomfortable going fast (or just trying to go faster) DO NOT GO FASTER THAN YOU CAN RUN OFF! It saves a LOT of skin.
Good luck, skate safe.
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LOts of longboards today at....
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On 6/10/2006
John Dillon, Team Fun
wrote in from
United States
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the 3rd BDS East Coast Jam, held today at St Mary's Skate Park in southern Maryland. Peeps from many states: NY,NJ,PA,MD,VA,SC,NC,GA,KY...came out in droves to skate the concrete waves here. Lots of BDS Longboards were ridden. The cloverleaf pool was getting worked left & right....even a few of the newest 44" Bulldog Skate decks were set up & ridden. Good times were had by all. Longboarding is alive and well on the east coast!
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Yo Taylor...
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On 6/10/2006
John Dillon, Team Fun
wrote in from
United States
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Dont start off on the big hills...work your way starting w/the small hills first....several ways to control your speed: by carving, by sliding while standing up, by sliding while dragging your hand&/or your knee(wear Pads & gloves), by foot-dragging, by tightening your wheels so they spin less, then loosening them as you get comfy w/that speed....others may be able to give you even more info...but that's a start. Good luck and skate safely!
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beginner
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On 6/10/2006 taylor
wrote in from
United States
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i wanted to know how does one stop/slow down while going down hill on a longboard? i live in san fran and its difficult for me to ride comfortably b/c im always worried that i will pick up too much speed and will not be able to control my board. ive only been skating for about 2 months and i dont know much about the sport. it was a gift but i really dig it and want to get better/more comfortable while riding. hope someone can lend some advice.
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fox6new hill surfing
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On 6/5/2006 t.d.
wrote in from
United States
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If anyone would like to watch the story on hill surfing in san diego that was on this morning , you can see it at fox6news.com. Go to guests
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clinics
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On 6/3/2006
isabelle
wrote in from
United States
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I'm going to do another set of Downhill Diva clinics the last saturday of July, August and Sepetmber - females only.
Skills covered will be foot braking, slalom, sliding and basic downhill. Theses clinics are outlaw, free and after 20 bodies sign-up, closed; bring your own gear/snacks, no fear and a good attitude. Guys, pass the word to your females.
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kilima, not kishima
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On 5/28/2006 alan forbes
wrote in from
United States
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wrong spelling, sorry. this is a Bamboo drop through deck.
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bamboo skateboard choice
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On 5/28/2006 alan forbes
wrote in from
United States
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I saw the LUSH Kishima, a bamboo vert-lam board, drop through. I have never even seen a drop through board in person. I think the Comet Voodoo would be the most conventional, the Loaded Vanguard for carving, the Kishima is supposed to be good for cruising/speed, and much easier to push.
Can you carve on a drop board? Easier to push distance sounds good to me. Feel free to drop in your comments about any other boards that are bamboo, good for cruising, carving, and can still handle a hill with some aplomb. I imagine the Lush would be best on hills?
Do any of you have a bamboo Voodoo?
Thank you for your input.
Alan Forbes
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Comet vs Loaded
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On 5/26/2006
lonerider
wrote in from
United States
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If you want to do deep, mellow carves go for the Loaded Vanguard as nothing is like it's springiness in a carve. If you want more speed, or lots of pop, go for the much stiffer Comet Voodoo. Cost considerations also come into play as the Voodoo is half as much as the Bamboo vanguard... of course I chose the Bamboo Vanguard myself.
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COMET over Head
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On 5/26/2006 1carver
wrote in from
United States
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No debate here. The comet clearly over the hammerhead.
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laoded hammerhead
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On 5/25/2006
dason
wrote in from
United States
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I have been on the loaded's and they seem to have it down. I came close to buying the vanguard with randal's but I stepped on a board with the revenge trucks and haven't looked back. They carve like no other. My deck is 44" and running 70mm's with no risers and can carve a 180 in under 8 feet depending on speed with no bite!!. It's like 4 wheel steering.
Good luck
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On 5/22/2006 alan forbes
wrote in from
United States
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Oh, I wanted to try a bamboo board, which the Vanguard and Voodoo are.
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loaded hammerhead
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On 5/22/2006 alan forbes
wrote in from
United States
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Has anyone ridden a Loaded Hammerhead? I read two posts that say it is the "Future of Skateboarding". I am debating buying a Comet Voodoo, Vertlam-Bamboo, carbon fiber 38" board, w Randal 180 trucks and Gumballs, or a Loaded Vanguard, Revenge trucks, Gumballs, 42" inch board. I have a Sector Nine 34 " Cosmic One w Randall 150's and Pink Powerballs (feels squirrely on faster hills), and a 46" EGI very firm board w Randal 180's and GOS wheels (feels very calm on fast hills).
I am not a hill bomber but live in a home in the hills. I especially love to carve and pump, and love smooth parking lots (even one story ones!)
I am leaning towards the Comet because I have read good things about that company, and it seems to be a good in-between of what I already have. I want an all around board that feels secure on longer steeper hills, but still a good cruiser and parking lot board.
Any ideas and especially comments about the hammerhead would be appreciated.
I am a 50 year old skater, started w steel wheels 45 years ago.
I have young children and cannot buy two boards at this time. If you think the Hammerhead is the 8th Wonder of the World, let me know, I might get it instead.
Thanks for your help!
Alan Forbes
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Ocean Bowl Reunion this wknd
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On 5/17/2006
John Dillon, Team Fun
wrote in from
United States
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Who else going to ride their longboard in Ocean City, Maryland, this wknd? Peeps are rolling in from all over the country...should be great to see everyone again!
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whats a really good 10mm bearing
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On 5/15/2006
neffey
wrote in from
Canada
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i got some jim z trucks and busted out 1 too many slides nowe i need a new axil and bearings i was wondering if any one knows any good 10mms thanks neffey
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DHB Night Patrol Report- 5/10/2006 9pm to 1 am
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On 5/11/2006
MC Hammer Head- Downhillbillies.org
wrote in from
United States
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Go to the DHB Forum on this site for complete details of last night's Night Patrol.
Marion Karr (formerly posting as North Carolina Longboarder)
Skatesville, North Carolina
DHB WORLD HEADQUARTERS
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