Skateboard Misc Equipment

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Misc Equipment (2108 Posts) Product Review spacers On 12/16/2007 Mile High Mark wrote in from United States  (206.124.nnn.nnn) The common spacers are not metric sized. What's commonly called "10mm" is actually 0.400", and what's known as "8mm" is actually 0.300".     Rate post 289477 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Spacers On 12/16/2007 PSR wrote in from United States  (75.68.nnn.nnn) .400" or 10mm wide for most coreless (and a good number of cored wheels too) wheels. However, SOME wheels, use a spacer only 8mm wide, as that was popular for quadrollerskates awhile back, and quite a few 'skateboard' wheels were either reshaped quad wheels or used a bearing-seat core of that type and width. Basically, if you use the 10mm spacers, and your wheel can shift in/out along the axle (with the wheel nut snug to the outer bearing), you might need to check the width between the bearings, and it'll likely be 8mm. Not to confuse things any, but Exate's big downhill (like the M-80) wheels use 11mm spacers. Wheels that use 10mm spacers, by brandname; ABEC 11 (except Stingers),3DM/Seismic,OJ,Tunnel,Alligator and most Powell/Bones (Powell quad wheels, maybe not). Wheels that use 8mm spacers; Hyper Strada (and Strada-based variants),Kryptonics vented-core wheels,Alum.-cored Alva Hardcores,Turner LaCosta/ABEC 11 Stingers, and maybe NeverSummer{?}.     Rate post 289454 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) spacers. On 12/16/2007 paul ireland wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn) does any one know the standard bearing spacer size? or is there any stndard size?     Rate post 289449 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) METAL DECKS ? On 12/4/2007 GERRY D. wrote in from United States  (66.178.nnn.nnn) MERCIFUL SKATE from Medford, Ore ,will introduce their NEW skateboard line for 2008 ! You can get a look at these boards @ www.myspace.com/flatblacksk8 or www.mercifulskate.page.tl(not finished ,but sign guest book!) for graphics and board sizes. Feel free to send "SPONSOR ME VIDEOS" to the myspace address (comment page)! MS will also be showing off the new "HESSIAN" line of wheels as well, sizes available are 52, 54, 56, & 58mm , along with the 60mm "DIAMOND FACE" pool wheel. Last but not least, FLAT BLACK WHEEL CO. will be showing off their line of wheels as well, featuring the G-MAN pro model wheel.     Rate post 288189 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) any Angle On 12/1/2007 PSR wrote in from United States  (75.68.nnn.nnn) Paul, you can put angled riders on any board. However, it might not actually benefit some board's performance. What angled risers do is modify the truck's steering, either quicker(putting the pivot closer to the deck), or slower(putting the kingpin/bushings closer to the deck). A good 20-15 years ago, when pipe/park decks started getting fairly large nose-kicks, some companies (notably Santa Cruz) actually sent 'stock' boards out with thin (3/16" high) wedges under the front truck to 'level out' that truck, as the concaves then had a 5* or so upturn just before the nose-kick. I've done similar set-ups on very short wheelbased Freestyle decks (13" wheelbase on a 29" deck) to stabilize them enough to still use loose trucks, but not oversteer doing manual-based tricks. I think the biggest issue for you might be ride height, or added weight, although Khiro's Rail-Kit risers can be set-up with small angles at low ride heights. If you use those for Ollies/Flips or impacted landings, I'd advise adding a thin rubber 'shock pad' to keep the deck from punching in or the trucks shifting from side-load or impact. Check out SkateKings website for those rail-riser kits (and cool Freestyle decks, too).     Rate post 287898 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) angled risers On 12/1/2007 paul wrote in from United States  (64.12.nnn.nnn) can you put angled risers on any board? do any of you guys have them? what do they do different then normal risers?     Rate post 287880 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) lapper? getting over the curb On 11/9/2007 jess wrote in from United States  (24.216.nnn.nnn) hay found a thing called a "blade" it helps me over curbs without slowing down. search for Enaud on myspace.     Rate post 285752 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) LAPPERS On 10/27/2007 GERRY D. wrote in from United States  (66.178.nnn.nnn) Get in touch with me @ flatblacksk8@hotmail.com Ive got a hook up on new lappers! These are similar to the old 70's lappers! This product will help your longboard up curbs and into the pipe or bowl. NO HANG UPS !! HERE THEY ARE ! These are made in MEDFORD,OREGON by LONGBOARD BLADE. GET YOURS TODAY ! SUG. RET. $29     Rate post 284856 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) SKY HOOKS On 10/27/2007 GERRY D. wrote in from United States  (66.178.nnn.nnn) Sky hooks were a gimmick in the 70's to cath air, they caught on pretty big and then dissapeared! In the mid 80's a guy named Ray Flores(Bulldog Skates and The BOARD GALLERY) decided to re-invent the sky hook, calling them "SKATE AIRZ" and again they caught on!I the late 80's I went to my 1st trade show in Long Beach,CA. and I met ray. I was an up and coming snowboarder and wanted to use the hooks on a skateboard for cross training on trampolines,they worked great! Then I got sponsored by XT Wheels (for cross training purposes)and put the hooks on my dirt board because I kept sliding off while going downhill( I was the 1st to do this,1990!) I told Rick Wilson (XT) about these and he started buying them from Ray. Next thing you know, Rick stole the idea from Ray (made them hollow)and called them "XT HOOKS" and yet again they caught on big time!! Just a little "SKY HOOK" history for anyone interested! GERRY DUNLAVA MERCIFUL SKATE BOARD CO.(WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FLATBLACKSK8)     Rate post 284855 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Im in need of a racing leather On 10/23/2007 shalon wrote in from United States  (65.13.nnn.nnn) Hey, im dying need of a suit for this up and comming NOV 17-18, 2007 California DH Series #2 Bonelli Park - San Dimas, CA race. I'll buy 1 for cheap or if mabe i can get loner. thanx -shalon     Rate post 284517 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) lappers On 10/22/2007 gerry d. wrote in from United States  (66.178.nnn.nnn) Where can I get a "lapper"? On 8/20/1999 Mario wrote in from (205.227.nnn.nnn) Remeber those things called lappers? They were like a little wedge that helped you get over a curb. Getting over curbs on a longboard isn't easy. They doesn't ollie well (duh) and its difficult to get your foot on the nose and tail at the same time (major split) to pop it over. I remember three different kinds of lappers, one was a plastic triangle (yuck). Another was strip of nylon that attached to the truck mounting bolts and was called "The Bird" because it looked like someone giving the finger. The other one was from '79 I think and I forgot the name. It replaced the top washer on the kingpin and screwed into the deck. This is the one I want. Anybody seen anything like this still being made? Get in touch with me @ flatblacksk8@hotmail.com Ive got a hook up on new lappers! similar to what you are looking for! GERRY D.     Rate post 284409 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) lappers On 10/22/2007 gerry d. wrote in from United States  (66.178.nnn.nnn) get in touch with me @ flatblacksk8@hotmail.com Ive got a hook up on new lappers! similar to what you are looking for! GERRY D.     Rate post 284407 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) hooks On 10/21/2007 PSR wrote in from United States  (75.68.nnn.nnn) AC, not 'fly' but "sky" hooks... would be; curved plastic or metal brackets that help hold your feet to the board.     Rate post 284261 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) fly hooks On 10/20/2007 ac wrote in from United States  (162.84.nnn.nnn) what the hell are "FLY HOOKS"     Rate post 284228 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) best slide knee pads ever!? On 10/11/2007 sophs wrote in from United Kingdom  (195.194.nnn.nnn) Have u also got issues with ur kneepads and have to melt plastic bits on the side? I am designing a new pair of kneepads especially for downhill freestyle sliding as a part of my 3D design degree and would be grateful for any thoughts and comments about the following. Do you stick some sort of plastic e.g. chopping board on the side of ur pads? If so what plastic? And how often do u have to renew it? Would u rather make ur own adjustment on the pads or would you actually prefer to buy a slide specific kneepad? Have you tried the Sergio Yuppi pads? If so what u think of them? Would you prefer to have the side bits attached to the pad permanently or rather detachable? Would you spend a bit more on a pad, knowing it is made out of purely sustainable material? Go on write down your thoughts, there might be a great kneepad out on the market soon! Cheers!     Rate post 283575 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) grip gum On 8/28/2007 hc wrote in from United States  (71.198.nnn.nnn) clean your board... http://gripgum.com/     Rate post 279704 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) rampbed On 8/28/2007 hc wrote in from United States  (71.198.nnn.nnn) http://rampbed.com available in king size!     Rate post 279703 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) curve extreme sport On 8/4/2007 hc wrote in from United States  (71.198.nnn.nnn) thx, psr, seems like another design exercise. kind of like the LOKO mountain board or flowlab. chaput won't ride that, he's anti-wackyboard. ;-)     Rate post 277684 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Lowride On 8/4/2007 PSR wrote in from United States  (75.69.nnn.nnn) Here's one for you, HC! http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070722/curve-extreme-sport-skateboarding-reinvented/ Could be the board we see C.C. racing on next? As a DH standup, or buttboard?     Rate post 277682 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) home made slide gloves On 7/27/2007 Rutherford wrote in from United States  (65.91.nnn.nnn) Home made slide gloves 1. plastic kitchen cutting board, cut out puck shapes 2. put nail in side, hold with pliers, melt one side 1/8" deep over stove, avoid getting burned or breathing fumes 3. press glove onto puck, avoid burning self in process, let cool a few hours Add'l info: -Use leather work gloves with good back of hand and finger tip protection -Alternate attachment: Use super goop to attach velcro to both glove and puck (hook on puck, loop on glove), allows you to change pucks when worn out     Rate post 277161 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) home made gloves On 7/27/2007 evan wrote in from Canada  (24.138.nnn.nnn) anyone have any tips on home made slide gloves? i heard cut out frisbees glued on to palms of works gloves work good, but so far im having trouble getting that glove to stay together.     Rate post 277157 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) easy glider On 7/14/2007 hc wrote in from United States  (71.198.nnn.nnn) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stSj15dFS7I moto wheel pull unit     Rate post 276120 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) premier snowskate On 6/23/2007 hc wrote in from United States  (71.139.nnn.nnn) http://www.premiersnowsk8.com/video/willtoweirdteaser_big.mov     Rate post 274285 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) xlider On 6/21/2007 hc wrote in from United States  (71.139.nnn.nnn) http://xliders.com/ kind of like freeline with casters     Rate post 274160 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blacktown Skates slalom timers On 6/10/2007 Greg Ambler wrote in from Australia  (58.179.nnn.nnn) BTS 200 & 1000 Pro Slalom Timers are now avilable. http://www.blacktownskates.com/     Rate post 272869 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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