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Red bushings
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On 6/23/2002 PSR
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Danny,what trucks are you running? Red bushings on Randals and Indy's are considered "soft" by those makers. With Doh Doh cushions,I think it's blue being the softest,white the hardest. If you have a bushing to spare,and a co-operative user-friendly skate shop nearby,you could do a squeeze comparison of your bushing Vs. Doh-Doh/Tensor/Powell,and get a handle on the stiffness,though you'll still be guessing at the exact durometer.Keep this in mind when looking bushings over-It's not just softness,but also bounce(dead bushings go thud when dropped-turn just as lively,too)that makes for a good turning bushing.Fit is important too.With Randals and Titans,you've got tall kingpins,which equals lots of lean.It you put Doh-Dohs on Randals,the little top bushings would leave 3-4mm of slop in the kingpin,and extra washers would be needed.Bushings like that are made for new-school low-profile trucks.With Trackers,Thunders and newer Indy's,you can't fit tall bushings unless you change kingpins.What I've done is match up bushings by both hardness and size,and I swap out certain bushings to certain trucks.It took awhile of expermentation to get this sorted out. New products make this an on going project,but I now have an idea of what to expect from,say,Powell Yellow bushings,or Indy Red bushings on a given truck,and can dial in my ride pretty quickly.Bushings are The cheapest,easiest way to improve the handling of your board. As in life,the devil is often in the details...
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Leathers
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On 6/23/2002 Andy
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Thanks guys. Still not sure what I'm gonna do. But I think I could get them extended if I had too. Maybe I gotta just get 'em first and then figure out what I want to do.
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Bushings
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On 6/22/2002 Danny
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Hey,
I was wondering what kinds of bushings there are? Which bushing is soft and good for turning? I have red factory bushings. Is that good? Which one should u recomend?
Thanx
Roul with Soul
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andy's leathers
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On 6/21/2002
hugh r
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Andy,
Most mom and pop shoe repair shops should be able to do the additional length on the legs and arms and install new zippers... a very simple job for them actually.
I had some work done to the neck/collar area of mine and it only cost about $40. I would imagine what your looking to have done should end up being $150 or less.
Also, if you have a tandy leather or some other type of leather shop in you town, you may be able to hook up with some one who can do the job by hand stitching it... HR
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Golf Disks
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On 6/21/2002 PSR
wrote in from
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Mike,here's what I did,and why.I took two pair of discs,with the smaller disc in each pairing sized so that they fit just inside one another,and shoe-gooed them together.This gives you a thick shell,and helps dissapate heat.Then I took a pair of old unlined leather garden gloves,and glued them at the fingers (only,using my hand in the glove to be sure the hand 'posture' was right) to the inside of the discs.That puts the rim of the disc above the ends of your fingers,which prevents 'stubbing' your finger on cracks in the road.You want to be sure the palms of the gloves aren't flat on the disc(this eases putting the gloves on,and keeps the discs rim away from the wrist). There's two problems with these;one is that your hand is 'stuck' in the disc,so board grabs are,um,difficult;and the weight is tiring on long runs. Still,it worked,and I nailed my slide technique(this was when my knees were young!)easily,and was able to utilize slides on really crappy NorEaster roads(trust me,Vermont Rt. 117 can be UGLY).Currently,I'm liking the slider gloves I'm seeing,and will likely make or buy a set when I can trust my legs to bend again.
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Leathers
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On 6/21/2002 Andy
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Thanks. Not sure what I'm gonna do. Maybe I can just get a case of duct tape and make my own!!
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Too short=trouble
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On 6/20/2002
Duane
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I would not personally skate with leathers that are too short. Good, tight fitting leathers not only protect from abrasion but can prevent a worse sprain or fracture in a spill. I personally saw Bob Schwartz's recent buttboard accident which resulted in a broken tibia, but the doc was impressed with the leathers said he might have suffered a nasty compound fracture without the extra support of the tight leathers. I'd go for it if you have the skill. Or hire a local cobbler or boot maker to do the job, lacking a leathers repair expert. I would let the leather that I have go, cheap.
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Leathers
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On 6/19/2002 Andy
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Thanks Duane. That's really good info. I skydive a lot on weekends, so I have access to parachute rigging equipment that should fit the bill. I guess I didn't really care about the quality of the job. I just didn't want to have to wear "floods." Had enough of that growing up.
So, do you think it is a reasonable project, or should I just deal with the length...or spend a fortune for motocycle pants in a tall size?
Thanks Again.
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x-tendo leathers
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On 6/19/2002
Duane
wrote in from
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Andy I don't think that's a job to be taken lightly. To do it right you would need a commercial sewing machine capable of putting heavy gauge nylon or kevlar thread through the leather, not to mention the skills as well. And that doesn't even address the zippers which are usually found both ankle and wrist. Certainly there are several vendors who both make and repair custom leathers, but the prices are large for both. You could customize some cheap imported leathers but the job would probably cost more than the leathers. As for the leather itself it can be ordered from upholstry supply houses by the 1/2 and full skin, to specific mm thicknesses (usually between 1.3 and 1.7 for leathers). Only use the good stuff, full grain aniline dyed cowhide. I happen to have a box of black leather fitting that description (old BMW restoration project), enough to do the job if you can find someone competent to do it.
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Leather
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On 6/19/2002
Andy
wrote in from
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I am about to buy a set of leathers, which will be too short for my tall/thin body. But I need the leathers so I am going to try to extend them myself.
I've seen some of you guys talk about patching your leathers and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for sources of leather to use for the extensions. Or ways to go about actually extending the sleeves and legs.
I talked with a guy that Hugh suggested. He markets the leathers at the old LLLV site. But he said they don't make tall sizes, and the regulars would indeed be too short for me.
Any ideas would be great.
Thanks. Andy
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Disc Golf again
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On 6/15/2002
Mike
wrote in from
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Ian- I sent you an e-mail regarding your offer, let me know if it got through to you.
-Mike
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cones
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On 6/12/2002
david
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mike, there is a website that sells "cheerphones" for about 60 cents each.
http://ShindigZ.com/shop.cfm?Page=dir4&SecID=12&SubsecID=0&CatID=0&SubcatID=H0041B
they work well as cones, they hold up pretty well, a few will crack when boards hit them right on the nose. they are light, so doulbing them up is nessesary when it gets windy. still, much cheaper cones that most companies are putting out.
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slalom cones-an alternative
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On 6/12/2002
Mike II
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Found something interesting at the local thrift store today. It was a stack of the plastic mini-megaphones they give out to spectators at football/baseball games. They are about 8 inches tall and about 5 inches at the base. They are bound to be cheap, and I have a number for the company who makes them, but won't post it here because I'm not wanting anyone to think I'm a rep for them and getting kicked off of here. If you want their phone #, email me.
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Unit, multi-function skate tool
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On 6/12/2002
vasocreta
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I am a newbie to skateboarding, and after buying all my equipment and assembling my deck with some old wrenches I found around the house, I decided that I needed a more convenient tool set. So I bought the Unit multi-funtion skate tool.
Well, there is not much one can say about a tool designed for tightening bolts, except, the company obviously didn't take into account the depth of their sockets. I can't use the tool to remove or tighten my axle nuts because the threaded portion of the axle extends too far beyond the top of the nut and hits the back wall of the socket on the tool, therefore not allowing the socket to fit into the nut for adjusting.
All in all, the tool offers a great compact design, comes with all three socket sizes that fit all trucks and mounting hardware, and has a phillips head and allen wrench. But who would have thunk that the depth of the socket would render 1/5 of this product useless in some circumstances.
Bottom line: nothing beats a good wratchet set. Now I need to go buy one.
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Wedges help avoid wheelbite without raising your axle too much.
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On 6/7/2002
Kaylee
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surftrip,
Here's my wheelbite prevention technique, use the steepest wedge risers you can find. This gives you more turn for less lean, and the truck usually stops futher from the deck than it would without the added angle. I've got these Rad-Pad-ish wedges I scored from Mark at poolskater.com, way steeper than the standard wedges floating around. The thin end is actually thin, like the thinnest riser, so that the axle on an Indy type truck doesn't get raised that much. But since the other side is hella thick, and that's where the axle is pivoting towards, so you get more clearance. I have some under my loose 215's with 68mm wheels, no bite. If you don't want to add steering, you have three choices, smaller wheels, adding just enough flat risers to clear, or wheel wells/cutouts. Once you've decided on a fix, test the board out on carpet with the trucks way looser than you'd normally ride to see what you can expect. Make sure to test the range of each truck separately, as you won't always be centered between the trucks perfectly and one may lean more than the other. There's nothing like a completely worry-free deep carve once you've got the bite solved.
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Kebbek?
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On 6/6/2002
Nicky
wrote in from
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Im just curious, where can you get kebbek products. Can you mailorder them? or will you be able too anytime soon?
Thanks,
Nicky Calonne
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Disc Golf
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On 6/6/2002
Ian
wrote in from
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Don't throw those discs out yet...
I've got one hell of a wet course near my house and I'm throwing my discs in the drink on a regular basis. I'd love a box of cheap discs. I'll trade you a pair of factory-made Kebbek Slider gloves in exchange for the lot!
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Disc Golf....hmmmm
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On 6/5/2002
Mike
wrote in from
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You mean Disc Golf Discs... right, not Frisbee Golf... hehe, just joking. I'm glad someone know about the sport. What discs do you use for slider gloves? They all seem pretty thin, but the idea did cross my mind when I made my gloves. I've got a whole banana box full of old discs in my garage that I'm gonna take to Play it Again, but I'd rather find something useful to use them for. How do you use them? Glue the glove in the entire disc, cut out the shape? You've got me interested.
-Mike
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Slide Apperati
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On 6/4/2002 Pre-chool Rider
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Brad,the milk crate idea sounds nuts! I've got too mant frost-heave cracks in the local roadways to trust that. However,I've used Frisbee Golf Discs glued to garden gloves with fair sucsess!
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Randal replacement bushings
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On 6/4/2002 PSR
wrote in from
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Mick I've heard good things about using Indy orange(medium) or red(soft)bushings on R-2's for carving,although I see no reason why Powell bushings(white,perhaps?) wouldn't do as well.For more stability,I like Tensors,and have had no problems with them at all.Doh-Doh's Bottom(not the dinky little top parts)bushing could be combined with Indy/Powell/Tensor tops for downhill motoring,and come in a variety of hardnesses(I know Lugers that Love Doh-Doh bottom cushions),but you'll have to use the "Search" function to see what I use the top Doh-Doh's for.
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bushings for randals
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On 6/4/2002 Mick
wrote in from
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does anyone know the bushings that i should replace the regular bushings in randal RII with?
thanks
Mick
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ARRRGGHH! Slide Gloves!
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On 6/3/2002
dang
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Adam
As I suspected your advice was correct. I grinded a layer off the cutting board then texturized it a bit. Shoe Goo stuck it to the glove like a charm.
Thanks Mang
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handSandal module
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On 6/2/2002
Sharon
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You never seize to amazing me big brother. That design is ingenious! Will you send me a pair after I bring the Gold home from Breck. Thank you for sponsoring me with the most
awesome equipment. My Wicked board is well ridden and well loved. Hugs to you from New Mexico. Leo e-mail me some lines from Venezuela (spell?). Skate with the Angels.
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Sliding Apperatus
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On 6/1/2002 Brad Edwards
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By far the best, most stable, safest and funnest sliding apparatus is a platic milk crate. If you know someone who wants to learn to slide or needs a big skating crutch for whatever reason. They work insane. You can do a slide, throw it downhill ahead of you, rejoin it, slide, sit on it while sliding, rest on it. With two I've done some crazy stuff too. I can't stand the clammed up sweatyness of having a helmet, shoes and gloves on and like to skate in a helmet and shoes so the glove thing just dosn't fly for me.
Hope this helps. Late BE
Ps. It's great for throwin' your gear in afterward. Try it!
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Gloves 101
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On 6/1/2002
Leo
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Alan, i want one of thos, dont forget to save a pair or 2 for me. i remember the initial desing and it was amazing!
about shoe goo, i always applied it to both surface and cover them all, dont soak them in glue just cover them nicely and let the 2 separated pices dry a little before putting them toghether, at leat 5 mins ( i wait abot 10mons) then stick them together and clamp them , better if u leave them drying overnight
leo
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