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making gloves
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On 12/6/2006
Fred S
wrote in from
United States
(168.213.nnn.nnn)
wats up i keep on going through gloves like there is no tomorow is their any way to make gloves that is cheap and effective. I have been longboarding for a while and have gone through at least ten pairs of gloves.
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Fun stable longboard
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On 11/25/2006
why
wrote in from
United States
(24.2.nnn.nnn)
Hi, I've seen a few posts for a good cruising deck. I have a unique offering that I believe is without equal. I have virtually eliminated all speed wobble by lowering the deck closer to the ground. My deck aligns the balls of your feet with the pivots in your trucks which is optimal for control. In fact it feels like it is part of your own feet. You can check it out at krackedskulls.com
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set up advise wanted
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On 11/24/2006 Steve-o
wrote in from
United States
(68.119.nnn.nnn)
I mostly ride around in the ole driveway & hit the ramp with my son, but really starting to dig goin' downhill in the neighborhood. Want something that's stable & smooth to just enjoy the ride- not looking to slide or whole bunch of carving- just want to go fast & not get the wobs- I'm 43 & about 190 lbs. My curent set up is a reissue G&S warptail 2, reissue Tracker fultracks & 65 mm Abec 11 no skoolz. Gets a little squirlly at full tilt ( or what is full tilt for me!)...Thx- Steve
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Lansdowne Post Turkey Day Banked Slalom Race11/25
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On 11/20/2006
John Dillon,Team Fun
wrote in from
United States
(67.142.nnn.nnn)
Park opens @noon, banked slalom race begins @1pm. Bring out your longboards and join in on the fun. This race will be followed by several funtests in jam format: flatland,bank,360s,slide,bowl, highest ollie,longest ollie. Come join myself, Cabbage(Gravity pro), and Tim Morris(80s Walker Skates Freestyle pro)as we help you burn off all those Thanksgiving calories!Admission is free....helmet, elbow & knee pads are required. 17 & unders need parent to sign park waiver form in person or bring one in notarized. Come on & have some fun!!
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lasvegas
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On 11/16/2006 pajaro
wrote in from
United States
(72.193.nnn.nnn)
anyone from lasvegas in here?
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Lansdowne Longboard Session 11/11,noon
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On 11/9/2006
John Dillon, Team Fun
wrote in from
United States
(70.22.nnn.nnn)
Come on out and ride the newly opened concrete at Lansdowne and critique the repair job done recently. Bust some moves, try out others' longboards, but most of all...have some fun! Bring your regular slalom boards too if you wish....pads & helmet required.
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New Longboard Deck builder seeks skaters
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On 10/22/2006
Mr. Kracked Skulls (an alias)
wrote in from
United States
(24.2.nnn.nnn)
Hello, I'm building a 46" dropped high performance plywood deck. I may send you one for free if you can get it some quality exposure. Let me know what competitions or events you would be riding it in or any other good exposure that you may be able to get for my decks and you may qualify for a free one. Hurry before I change my mind. www.krackedskulls.com Start something.
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evo or drop speed
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On 10/22/2006
Holden
wrote in from
United States
(75.80.nnn.nnn)
Hey i wondering if anyone has a evo or a drop speed for sale?
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1st Circuit of Longboard Feminine - Brazil
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On 10/19/2006
Luis Lins - Fibretec.ch
wrote in from
(83.77.nnn.nnn)
one more my friends, now about 1st Circuit of Longboard Feminine - Brazil:
Matéria sobre 1 Circuito de Longboard Femino - Brasil
http://www.boardmag.com/content/view/995/39/
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luis lins
www.fibretec.ch
+41 280 3565
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Sick Custom Boards for Cheap
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On 10/18/2006
Mike
wrote in from
(76.21.nnn.nnn)
The hottest new skate company in Norther California is now up and cruizing, looking for dedicated skaters for customers. Ive been shaping boards for 10 years and finally decided to start selling them. CARPE DIEM SKATES is the newest, sickest, best quality skate company ull find. We build boards long and short, custom shapes and custom designs. No board is the same.. except they all come equipt with Randall 180's (top of the line trucks), ABEC 7/ Bone Swiss bearings, and a variety of the best wheels (kryptonics, ABECs, Big Reds, etc). The graphics are customized to your request~~ your name, your tatoo, your favorite picture, etc. Dont miss out guys, cheaper than any sector nine and better quality too... if your interested call for pictures or orders at (650) 269 1010 or e mail me. Youll love this board. Customized for custom skaters.
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Gonna be in California
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On 10/17/2006 Nimblybimbly
wrote in from
United States
(66.220.nnn.nnn)
hey I am going to be in the santa cruz area and was wondering if any body could tell me some good boarding spots? Thanks!
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HANDSTAND SPONSOR?
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On 10/17/2006
Joseph Blue Pelowski
wrote in from
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HANDSTANDS, ooooh that's like being the smartest person with DOWN SYNDROME! Good luck with that joke of a record, turbo.
thanks,
all knowing and extremely good looking
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Landyachtz Drop Speed
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On 10/11/2006
Thomas
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
Mike, check out the Drop Speed complete from Milehighskates.com. I have the Holey trucks that come with that setup - they-re excellent trucks that are extremely versitile. I have a Spooky from Lushlongboards (also with drop-through mounting). It's my favorite deck in the world. Milehigh also has a comple with that deck that comes standard with Holey trucks and Speed Vents. I guarantee that either of those will be furiously fasy, stable, and agile.
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Squeeky skateboard parts
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On 10/11/2006
Thomas
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
dnyce, does your setup squeek when the deck is in motion, or just when you turn the trucks? If it only squeeks while the wheels are revolving, then the bearings are the only option. If it is when you are carving, then it could either be the bushings or more likely the pivot cup. If it is the pivot, a very small amount of white lithium grease will work like a charm. If it's the bushings, either get new ones or just screw it and keep riding.
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noisy??
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On 10/11/2006 snoball
wrote in from
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dnyce, my decks squeak a lot too...does it affect your ride or just destroy the possibility
of going on a ninja skate mission? lol
do you have risers under your trucks? have you changed the bushings in your trucks? maybe instead of fighting the noise, you should add a horn you could make go HONK! or Ah-WOO-ga with the tap of your foot...or, even better, skate something that causes you to clamp down so hard in your underwear you don't notice it or care lol
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mike, evo
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On 10/11/2006 smith
wrote in from
United States
(67.181.nnn.nnn)
get the Landy Evo, you wont be dissapointed
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PDX LONGBOARDING
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On 10/10/2006 Tim
wrote in from
(71.214.nnn.nnn)
Hey, i made a site about longboarding in the portland area check it out. its similar to eastside, but has some of my videos and pictures and hills on it as well. check it out : http://www.freewebs.com/longboardpdx/ Me and my friends ride tabor on wednsdays and belmont on the weekends (early in the morning for low traffic)
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my skateboard keeps squeaking
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On 10/10/2006
dnyce
wrote in from
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my skateborad is kinda new keeps sqeaking and ive already changed the bearings and lostened and tighted everything what else is there?
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drop speed or evo
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On 10/9/2006
mike
wrote in from
United States
(24.175.nnn.nnn)
evo's are the s#@!.. my friends got one... i love it... but ive never tried the drop speed... and im tryin to make my mind up to buy a drop speed or evo.. anyone wanna share their 2 cents
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Beginner who needs tips and has some words of wisdom.
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On 10/7/2006
John Vorman
wrote in from
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I always wanted a longboard, and now that I have one I am stoked! If anyone could provide me a few pointers on technique and such I would appreciate it. And to all you other beginers out there, 2 things, 1 A helmet might be a good Idea, 2 Never take a hill on your first day. I am now the proud owner of 4 staples in the cranium and an outrageous hospital bill...and a sweet longboard!
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need better wheels
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On 10/5/2006 TIMMAH
wrote in from
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hi im looking for some new wheels. i like to slide alot, but i also like to have control while going at high speeds. i want a wheel thats not so hard that i'll drift alot and lose control turning, but i also dont want a wheel so soft that it will just shave down after a month. i also dont want a wheel that is too big because i dont like drop boards and it would make my board too high off the ground. i have 70s flashbacks 78a and they lasted me the summer, but now its shaped like a cone going inwards. im afraid its gonna bend the axel. ive heard sector 9's last a while, and i also heard that they dont so idk. im never on this site so contact me on my email: timthecarnie@aol.com
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Is it possible to do tricks with a mini longboard?
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On 10/2/2006
Robert
wrote in from
United States
(69.181.nnn.nnn)
Hello, im new to the longboarding scene and i just got a mini longboard. Is it possible to do those crazy slides on mini longboards?
What else possible tricks can be done with a mini longboard?
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bearings
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On 10/1/2006
Mike
wrote in from
United States
(69.85.nnn.nnn)
Bones Swiss
use Speed Cream (oil)
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Sealed bearings
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On 9/25/2006
Thomas
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
Sealed bearings can be cleaned but would have to be neglected in order for that to be a necessity. Bearings do not need a sheild from contaminants on the side that will be facing the inner core of a wheel. You just have to butcher the seals off of one side of each bearing. Usually a small nail or a set of needle-nose pliers will be small and strong enough to either tear into or pinch into a seal and tear it off. Honestly, it's not important to have seals on both sides of a bearing. Just like Biltin bearings - they only have sheilds on the outer-facing side of each bearing and these are some of the finest bearings I've used. If your bearings are good quality and you would like to salvage them, just remove one seal, clean, and relube them.
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Tahoe Long Distance Stuff
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On 9/25/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
(75.80.nnn.nnn)
http://www.myspace.com/skatethelake
I'm thinking about heading out to this event but I'd like to find out if it will have a decent attendance. Anyone know?
cYa
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