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Durability of split axel trucks?
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On 12/1/2006
Rick S
wrote in from
United States
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My LDP pump runs usually include at least 3 to 5 miles of cement sidewalks with both wide and uneven expansion joints. I’ve only broken one kingpin so far, and that was years ago on a German seismic. The stress point on the Seismic trucks has been redesigned in the newer versions of that truck, and I haven’t has any problems since. I’d like to try one of the split axel trucks like the split fire or GOG, but I’m concerned about the effect of the constant impacts of the expansion joints. Some of these joints are almost 2 inches wide and others are vertically offset by more than 1 inch. I try to lessen the blow by taking the joints at an angle, but before I spend $130 or more on a new truck I wanted to know if this type of continual abuse would cause the hanger or pivot point to break. Any thoughts?
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cyber mile
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On 11/28/2006 hc
wrote in from
United States
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peters, just checked out that page, some impressive mile times!
curious, what the push mile record would be!
those freeline skates seems like they could be very fast also, no bar between the legs to limit the strokes, yes it's not pumping, more like sideway rollerblading..
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swivel vs. pump
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On 11/28/2006
peters
wrote in from
United States
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hc - maybe that fast snakeboarder dude could post a time up on the cyber mile page? he can hit the start line at full speed as long as its flat. it would be more fun to try in real-time, head to head, of course!
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alterskate
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On 11/28/2006 hc
wrote in from
United States
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someone told me about this board a long time ago, finally I see a pic of it..
It looks to be exactly the same (not in looks but in mechanics) as a snakeboard, or the new dimension streetboard.
I have seen a guy who can pump very fast on the flats with a snakeboard, possibly faster than a skateboarder and he can do it from a standing stop.
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alteredstate board
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On 11/22/2006 peters
wrote in from
United States
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that's funny, its a differently designed snakeboard essentially. swivelling and twisting to propel, but not really 'pumping.' probably fun to tool around on, in the 5--9 mph range??
ravn, great idea on the ldp world maps! i'm going to split the 'events' and the 'rides' page eventually, so it would be great to get pictures/maps that I could add for the updates!
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alterskate?
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On 11/22/2006 deucesdown
wrote in from
United States
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http://www.alterskate.com/
swiveling trucks attached to your feet? skyhooks? Looks crazy and fun. Anyone try this?
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Ride height
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On 11/14/2006
Alan
wrote in from
United States
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Speaking of ride height, I got cx's and gumballs on my board right now, and I still get wheelbite, albeit only when the cx's are super loose. I don't really mind having a high ride height, kinda makes me feel on top of the world more, although it makes eating it a little more painful, and that starting kick a little harder, it makes for a more fun ride I think. Anyone try using super big wheels? like 80+?
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hawaii? Aaah.
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On 11/14/2006 deucesdown
wrote in from
United States
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Longboarding in Hawaii sounds like unbelievable good times. So good that I hit google maps to find Oahu. This may be the incentive to finally get me out there. :)
On another note, I've got a set of 70mm ZigZags coming in, to try to lower my ride height some more. I'm still on the Splitfires, and still thinking about putting the Carvers back.
Anyone pumping Bennetts beside James?
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a good long pump
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On 11/13/2006
chewy
wrote in from
Canada
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in quebec canada 100 miles north of montreal up highway 15. from Labelle to Mont Laurier. an old train track now a bike path...its all train grade hills looong
its paved , quiet and 94km long , 7 feet wide and smooth
i pump till i drop then rest and go back
great parking, water spots and porta poties, all in the wild country of the north laurentien mountains
the trail is called "le petit train du nord" the little train of the north
email for a ride...
laterz
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ldp world map
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On 11/13/2006 ravn
wrote in from
Germany
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It seems to me that we need a long distance pumping world map - with riders' locations and the spots. Or does this exist already? I know of longboarding maps on frappr, we could do the same for LDP specifically. That would be a nice extra to the pavedwave website for example - or here, or anywhere where LDPers gather anyway.
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hawaii pumpin and dolphins
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On 11/11/2006
tarin
wrote in from
Denmark
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alan,
a trip to hawaii is in the works for sometime next year actually.. i use cx's too, and its always fun cruising with another pumper! presumably, there will be dolphins somewhere on the trip too
tarin
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Oahu
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On 11/10/2006
Alan
wrote in from
United States
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Hey guys, anyone know any pumpers on Oahu? I can pump pretty well with carver cx's, but always looking for pointers/people to go cruise with. If you ever come visit Oahu lemme kno haha, we can go ldp the island!
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RoeRacing Mermaid
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On 11/2/2006
Gareth
wrote in from
United States
(24.18.nnn.nnn)
Ther Mermaid is not a "custom" and will have its place on the RoeRacing web site soon! Demand for our decks has been overwhelming and we under-estimated the amount of materials we needed for the remainder of the 2007 season. We have another big order of materials on the way and will be building decks in the next couple of weeks. Check the web site for updated ordering information, or send me an e-mail directly at info@roeslalom.com.
I am heading to the Dixie Cup tomorrow with some 2007 RoeRacing "proto-goodies" that we have been testing over the last couple of months - If you are in North Carolina this weekend, you will get a small sneak peak at what we have in store for the 2007 racing season!
I will answer all your e-mails when I return.
Thanks again for your interest!
Sincerely,
Gareth
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roe mermaid
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On 11/2/2006 nick
wrote in from
United States
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hey, does anyone know whats up with the roe site? i was looking but it doesnt have anything to press, like push to buy. is the mermaid still a custom? is the mermaid as good as it sounds? just looking for pumping board. gonna go with a carver cx and gumballs.
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What's In a Name?
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On 10/31/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I appreciate the concern, but I really don't think that "Fyre Trucks" and "Split-fire Trucks" or "Split-fires" will be confused. I'll never put the word "Split" in front of my name and Gary won't take it out from his. I'm not putting the number III in the name either. It's just a way for my friends and I to discuss what generation of protypes we're talking about. Fyre I and Fyre II make me sound like a submarine captain. Damn the torpedoes.
The thing that I got confused about was the "Dragon" this and the Dragon that. Slayers? Talons? Maybe I could call mine Fyre Spitting Dragons Laire?
Our basic bushings are going to be great, and I have some specialty bushings that will blow people's mind. Tweakage to the Nth degree!
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Fyre III / Splitfire
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On 10/31/2006
Chrys
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
Are you planning on staying with the Fyre III name?
Might be a bit confusing for some with all the Splitfire versions already.
Can hardly wait for your final revisions and production.
Not to mention the urethane bouncy bits!!
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shhh....
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On 10/30/2006 deuces
wrote in from
United States
(74.92.nnn.nnn)
Hello? Is this thing on?
Lol, every time I post here, the forum dies!
Okay I got a crash story. I was pumping along on this wonderful smooooth pavement on a fairly busy road near the house, just after dark. I was just shifting positions to the back for a maintenance pump, and WHAM! The board just completely stops. I don't. Fall wasn't too bad. When I went back for forensics, there's a meteorite there in front of my board. Like 5"x8"x3". WTF??? I thought Speedvents rolled over EVERYTHING! :)
Another time I saw one of those mini manhole things that usually say "WATER" on them, like 10" diameter. I rolled over it and got pitched. Upon inspection, I found a 5" diameter HOLE in the middle of the metal cover, that swallowed my front right flashback. Tried to take a picture of that one. Grrrr!!!
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You too
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On 10/24/2006 deuces
wrote in from
United States
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Copycat. ;)
Gareth got back to me. Thanks again James!
Now I need to figure out how to wake longboardlarry up...
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Mermaid
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On 10/24/2006
lonerider
wrote in from
United States
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I sent you an email as well.
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Gareth
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On 10/24/2006 deucesdown
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks Gareth (and James!). I've sent another mail. Lemme know if you don't get it, I have a handful other addresses I can send from.
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Mermaid
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On 10/23/2006
Gareth Roe
wrote in from
United States
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Lonerider and deucesdown -
I have not seen any e-mails from either one of you about the Mermaids - sorry. They cost the same as the other LDP and Longboard decks we are producing - $105.00. Contact me at this e-mail address and I will respond directly with any questions about availablity.
Thanks for the interest!
Gareth
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lexan board
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On 10/23/2006 nic
wrote in from
United States
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no i cant pump it super fast because the rear end keeps slippin but im sure if i got some bennets and abec11 grippins or some avalons on it i could move super fast
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Mermaid for Me Too
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On 10/23/2006
lonerider
wrote in from
United States
(65.249.nnn.nnn)
Yea, I want to get one as well, but none of my emails have been returned.
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carver vs splits
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On 10/23/2006 deucesdown
wrote in from
United States
(68.28.nnn.nnn)
I've got a Roe LDP, and have a set of carvers and asplit 90mm front.
I had the carvers first. Loved them, but they're WAY high off the ground. 1.5" risers and I still got the bite on big pumps. Plus, I was really worried about busgings and kingins all the time. I don't eat them like James, but I always carried spares (which could be hard to get) and a skate tool.
I got the splits to get lower and to stop worrying as much about bushings/kingpins. (thx again James)
well at first I didn't like the splits nearly as much. I didn't think they had as much power, and the feel was not as sweet as the carvers. much more precise for sure though. Well, I think I got over the power thing, perhaps my technique adjusted.
But, the carvers have this deep turn without tipping over so much. It's hard to describe but very sweet. The splits kind of dive sideways. Very fun in itself, but not as fun as the carvers.
i'll probably put the CXs back on this week for contrast. but I'm gonna hate the height!
Hey James, can you ping gareth for me? I wanna grab a mermaid before he starts charging reasonable prices for his wares ;) but I haven't gotten a response via email.
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lexan pumper
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On 10/22/2006
peters
wrote in from
United States
(64.236.nnn.nnn)
nic, thats a wicked wedge on the back! it would be really cool to see that in action, any vids riding it? i have a buddy up here that rode a G&S that couldn't have been more than 26" long, and the guy is really tall and lanky, but could move that thing crazy fast.
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