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Dirtsurfer
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On 3/10/2002
roger
wrote in from
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GB,
I got to ride one earlier this year, is incredibly smooth and fluid! It takes less than an afternoon to get used to the braking and how to push. On my first day I was charging down mountain roads at 40mph.
No hassles from the cops either, technically it is a bicycle and has brakes.
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2 wheeler
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On 3/10/2002
GB
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Hc and Chris,
Thanks for you pointers. HC, great site ! Learned a whole lot and located the 2 wheeler - a dirtsurfer, you were right - and the manufacturers.
Thanks again.
GB
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2-wheeler
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On 3/8/2002 hc
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not an mbs,
it's either a dirtsurfer or a grassboard, (links on my page)
http://www.geocities.com/sk8sanjose/wackyboards.html
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whats this called
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On 3/8/2002
chris
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most likely a mountain board, just search for it, mbs is a good company but i don't remember if it stands for anything
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What's this called ?
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On 3/8/2002
GB
wrote in from
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Hi all,
I'm writing to you 'cuz I am having trouble finding out what a certain contraption I saw on tv is called. I am wondering if anyone might be able to point me in the right direction, give me a website, even know what this thing is called, have any first hand experience with it, and, if positive, who makes/made them.
Basically, this thing had two bmx style wire wheels(normal bmx rubber too), about 16" each or maybe a bit bigger. The wheels were mounted fore and aft on a narrow metal frame about 5 feet long. This metal frame was closer to the ground (about 2" clearance) between the wheels (three feet of the frame), while it bent up at the 'forks' (where the wheels were attached) to reach the axel of each wheel at what would be about 8" or 10" off the ground (looking like a cross section of a plate or a shallow bowl, to give you an idea). The middle lower 3 foot long part of the frame made a long narrow platform where one stood (didn't see if it had straps for feet). This put the rider in a sideways surf/snowboard riding position.
Does anyone know what this is ? It looked wicked fun. This show on tv had four or five guys tearing downhill on these things. They also tore around on a golf course, jumping the sandtraps and wiping out on the grass, and of course had some footage of 8 story high parking lot ramp riding.
I'm in italy (no waves, too many cobblestones, booo!) but I head often to an island close by with brand new asfalt twisty roads that go up and down that almost never see any traffic. yum yum. Don't know if the thing mentioned above is commercially available, or if the geometry is right, but it looked like it would be fun, and I would imagine that due to the long wheelbase it would be pretty smooth, fast, and stable. I heard that this thing might have been sold in Australia or New Zealand a while back. Would appreciate if anyone can point me to websites or even just offer their two cents worth.
Many thanks and take care,
GB
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BEARING SPACERS
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On 3/6/2002 jOn
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whAT DO THEY DO? AND DOES SIZE MATTER. ie 8MM as apposed to 10mm?
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soft decks
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On 3/2/2002 Pepe Davalle
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Roger, for soft deck padding that could cover your Ed E. check out a place close by.
Foam Mart
Victory Blvd. Burbank
they have ensolite which I believe is the right stuff. If not they have all kinds of other foamy things.
http://www.foammart.com/cf/detail.cfm?CFID=159104&CFTOKEN=51929256&ProductID=55
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Gravity speedometer
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On 3/2/2002 Wampus McGee
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does gravity still make this and would it work on an r4 SPEEDOMETERs Must be fun
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Soft deck padding
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On 2/28/2002 WesE
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Soft-top deck grip. www.longskate.com
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soft deck padding for longboard
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On 2/28/2002
matt humphrey
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i have ridden a board with the soft barefoot top and loved it! endlessly searching to find some to order for homemade boards, any help will be awesome! and ideas folks?
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nuts and bolts
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On 2/23/2002
hugh r
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RJ,
I usually go to the local hardware store and hit the stainless steel hardware drawers... Lowes, Home Depot, and the other Home stores usually have a pretty good selection of the stainless hardware... lots of choices on types too... HR
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bushings
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On 2/23/2002 Duane
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Oldschoolskates.com lists the bushing for 2.95 a pair. I wondered if maybe they did run out, I heard some bastard from Providence hoarded like 50 sets
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#10 Machine Bolt mounting hardware
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On 2/23/2002
RJ
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ANyone know where i can get mounting hardware cheap?
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tracker stimulator
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On 2/23/2002
david
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i can't seem to find these bushing on old school skates.com. are they out of stimulators? that would be horrible considering they are the best bushing EVER. is there anyplace else to get these from. anybody have any they want to sell me?
ps. dave g, thanks for the advice, i ended up bending the screw to a point where i could get a metal file in there. it still was a bitch to get off!
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Stuck nuts
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On 2/23/2002 Dave G
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David,
Snip the head of the screw off and pull it thru!! If you don't have enough room to get a cutting tool in there ,you can alwatys drill thru the head making sure to stay on line with the original hole!! I'll break offf easy enough!
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screw and nuts
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On 2/22/2002
david
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ok i have a problem. one of the nuts has become locked onto the screw. i think some piece of metal that got stripped from the screw got lodged in there, making it impossible to remove the screw from the nut. now i have baseplate which is trapped on my board! how to i get this out. do i have to resort to some sort fo hack saw or brute force method. i have tried unscrewing the scew for about an hour with the only result is stripping the head of the screw! help!
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rock crushing
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On 2/22/2002
roger
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Tom,
It's green and tough at >350F! That does not sound like UHMW which is white (standard grade) or blue (high grade) and melts at those temperatures. I would be reeeeally interested in finding out what it is, sounds perfect for cronic sliders!
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UHMW
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On 2/22/2002
TheBoz
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Roger & Duane,
I'm in the rock crushing and paving industry. We use what I believe is UHMW (light green in color, 3/8" & 1" thick). It's used primarily as wear liners. It wears less rapidly that steel when abraded by rock. We also use it on our asphalt paving machines where they come in contact with asphalt heated to 350-380F. I'm still digging around our boneyard for 1' square scraps, but it sounds like this stuff would be the best for all slide applications.
Any feedback?
Thanks.
Tom Bosworth
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Fluid Soft Top
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On 2/19/2002
roger
wrote in from
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The Fluid soft top is sturdy foam (similar to the type used on surfboards) about 1/4" thick that is very comfortable with bare feet, has surprisingly good grip, and provides a smoother ride (vibration isolation).
Totally cool stuff, wish they had a longer length for my Ed Economy bank rider.
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Fluid Soft Top
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On 2/19/2002 Rick from OZ
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One day I'll be able to contribute to this forum, but in the meantime, another question. What's that Fluid Soft Top grip like?
Cheers
Rick
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Dip Tip
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On 2/14/2002 Duane
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Nice work, Bobo. best looking protection by far. You shoulda shut up, and sold cans of "Turner nose dip" for $25 a pop at contests.
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My bumpers and the test
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On 2/13/2002
BoBo
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OK guys, after testing Plasti-Dip for rebound and durability I found this.
It's tougher than you guys said.
I tested it at 10mph [more or perhaps less], and it actually bounces back. OK it's not rubber, but it does have a bit of rebound.
It does not soften the glass [I was confident and did a control]
I sanded the surface with some 400 to get a "tooth" and it grabs very well indeed.
It took about 6 dips to get it at the thickness represented here. I simply had the board secured in an upside down position and used a cup to raise the dip up to the nose.
I did a control first though. I had a piece of boat glass that had a gel coat on it. I dipped it a few times for my control. Results were obviously positive.
As for removing it. Why would I? It protects and keeps the deck from future dings. And it can be sanded or cut off and replaced as necessary.
It is quite a bit tougher than even I thought though. I did a few drop tests with the boat glass and then stripped it off to see what happened underneath. Nada, nothing, the glass was unscathed. The drops were from chest high and the test glass weighed 2.2 pounds, or one kilo.
This may not be for everyone. But if I can dip my Team Sims Turner with no worries you can do it with your boards.
Also the results are not ugly at all. It's like a nice little bumper. I did my black 90's Turner as well.
I consider this test a success. Your results may vary.
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Tip guards
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On 2/13/2002
RJ
wrote in from
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What about tip guards for surf boards? Never tried it but it might work
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bumpers
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On 2/12/2002 Dave G
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BoBo,
I used the rubber door edge gaurds that you get at the auto parts store. Self adhesive and thick enough to resist a minor curb slam!
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Silicone dip
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On 2/12/2002 Duane
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Plasti-dip should be OK, at most it might etch the surface slightly, cured gel coat is pretty chemical resistant. Plasti-dip is dissolved PVC. Its toughness is not that great, but the black would look pretty good.
You can also dissolve silicone caulk in solvent, it would make a much tougher dip. Check this link, perhaps you could make one of the whips while you're at it...
http://www.mybdsm.com/pages/faustopheles/whips.html
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