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Barefoot Foam
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On 5/3/2000
Nathan Alloy
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Does anyone know where I could find some bearfoot foam for my longboard? I have an old one sitting around that I would like to get some use out of so I wanted to put some on it and just cruise around on it. I thought that would be cool. I looked everywhere to find some but none turned up. If someone could let me know where I could get some that would be greatly appreciated.
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Dual pour
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On 4/29/2000 Herbn
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Most wheel cores are(should be) shaped so there is a mechanical lock between the two parts as well as a chemical bond.(I just realized,Rene is powerpaw) Bushings are flexed a lot more violently than wheels,I've seen lots of punky two tone wheels Flip (most recently) Yoyo's (most distantly) split at the seam ,wheels that split(single color)are usually the ones where the molding machine runs out of urithane in the middle of a wheel and whoever is running the machine forgets to clear the mold cavity before restarting,these would be straight even splits not torn ripped or stress cracked wheels,I imagine thats a luger thing. I got nothing against George Powell either,but these delays,what do you think they are?they looked easy on paper,real life is different,maybe they should wait until they know they can deliver something before teasing us with cool looking pictures(computer generated or unused prototypes?)and then claiming technical difficulties for months on end.
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dual duro.
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On 4/28/2000 rene
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Hey Herbn, not to start anything, (not that I luv George Powell, he's a pretty cool dude) coment on the bushings u made about splitting, is very incorrect as pouring dual, actually dual pouring is very efective as urethane to urethane is good, not urethane to nylon, (as in skate hubs), so that would be the least of there problems (splitting, even if at all) the production of a pc. that small is the problem they are having so sometimes smaller is not better...
Dual wheels are way easier for sure..we are testing and messing with dual duro. power paws at the present time..also working on a new hollow core...hmmmm....
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Dual durometer bushings
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On 4/28/2000 Herbn
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Sorry if i sound negative or like a pessimist,but I think those dual durometer bushings will either;keep running into "production problems" or eventually be tossed out on the market and have quality or functional problems(splitting apart)I really don't see what the big deal is anyway,maybe its just that personally I run loose trucks and havn't really seen that much wear on my Randle bushings ,and on my other randles I have some Indy orange bushings and they're fine too.
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Dem Bones-Hardcore bushings
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On 4/27/2000
Jonas
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Well I made my monthly call to Skate-One(Powell) to inquire about HCB's and was surprised at the answer they gave me. Instead of the normal "a few more weeks",I was told "at least two more months".Apparently they have run into further production problems.As soon as I can get them, I promise a review.
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Urethane vs Plastic Risers
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On 4/27/2000
Enchanting Wizard of Rhythm
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How do urethane risers differ from plastic? Is urethane a softer, more absorbant material or what?
Thanks
sK
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Titanium Monkeybusiness
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On 4/26/2000
Jonas
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Well,according to Cathy@monkeybusiness.com,their ti-hardware is only available for "Team" members.What a tease! The only other product of interest they offer is urethane risers available in different durometers.Sorry Herbn!
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Ti bolts
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On 4/26/2000 Herbn
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Ok I checked so now there are ti bolts, I didn't notice a price has anybody called em on that.My sector with the ceramics could use some new bolts,I wonder if they're threaded all the way to the head (standred for no.10-32bolts under 1.25 long)or if they're custom spec. Well I'll go back and double check.Cool,my board can be even more tech.
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Monkey Buisness
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On 4/25/2000 DT
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No i think he means titanium, like the web page he included says.
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Monkey business
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On 4/25/2000 Herbn
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Unless its real new,I think you mean aluminum.Titanium would probabely be 2 or 3 bucks a bolt,at least.Aluminum hardware while real light,is kind of weak for holding trucks on, aluminum locknuts,probabely ok.
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Monkey Business Hardware
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On 4/24/2000 Matt
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I have found "Monkey Business" to have the best skate hardware. They make truck mounting hardware out of titanium and offer them in many colors. They also just came out with shock pads for trucks made out of urethane and they come in many different hardnesses.
see them at www.monkeybusiness.com
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Concave
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On 4/22/2000 Herbn
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concave,along with positive footing, also keeps you from doing major ugly damage to your griptape, in the event that your board should flip over and slide on the top,no i don't want to use nose guards or raised hardware.
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Nose Guard
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On 4/22/2000
Jonas
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While these products are intended for surfboards, I find that they work well on pointy shaped decks(ie:Borst Missile and Sector9 Cosmics,etc.). Check them out at Surfcohawaii.com. They also have round versions for snowboards that would work nice on rounded noses.
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Griptape
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On 4/21/2000
Mike
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I found a real good way to take off damaged grip tape off a board. You take a blow dryer and heat up the grip tape. Then u peal it off. It works well.
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Bones Hardcore bushings
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On 4/18/2000
Jonas
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Word from Powell is these bushings are still not ready for sale. When asked they stated they would be available "in a few weeks".This is the same old story I've heard for quite some time now.Look for more from me on these from me when I can get my feet on these...out
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Shoes
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On 4/16/2000
Eddy
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Does any one have the circa pro modle shoe? Are they good.I ordered a pair from CCS MAILORDER.Also Black Panters $uck.They are slower then a lump of $hit.They are alsoo as durable as one too, They $uck a$$.
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Painted Griptape
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On 4/10/2000
Kaylee
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Just for the info, I ended up using acrylic paint on Beer City Regular grip tape, and not only did I retain most, if not all, of the grip, but the graphic has not faded in a few weeks. All in all, I still like fresh Beer City Regular grip tape without paint or anything, nothing is stickier!!
laters
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Paint markers
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On 3/28/2000 Herbn
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Yeah, they do fade.All the skaters in the mags that started that trend usually keep boards for a week usually less.
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Griptape,Clear
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On 3/28/2000 Pre-School Rider
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Kaylee,consider putting clear tape over your artwork.There's a slight distortion effect,due to the clear rock imbedded in the tape,but it'll save the graphics in the long run.This is also a cool way to save stickers,as the covered stickers on the top of your board don't get the scuffage they would if put under your board.If you go the route of using colored tape to create a pattern,be careful drawing and cutting out the design.Also know that thin strips of griptape peel off easier than wide pieces,so you can't get too intricate without risking it peeling off later.Back to clear tape,those paint-markers Herbn noted work well when applied to clear or white griptape,but the stuff fades after a while.Your idea sounds cool,I hope it comes out looking good!
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painted griptape
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On 3/27/2000 Herbn
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If you're talking about griptape art that would be visable in magazines ,Gonz,Natas,Guerrero,Gator ect. most of that stuff was done with paintmarkers,the ones with the styrofoam springloaded tips.
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The 80's
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On 3/27/2000
hugh r
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Way back in the 80's none of the patterns that anyone I knew involved painting on top of the tape. We would often paint our boards then we would apply sand and varnish around the designs for the tape.
If you want to paint it on top of the tape you will run into two issues that I can think of. 1st, a thick poly paint will stick well, but will also be slick under your feet. A thin laquer or similar paint will still let the tape be useful, but may wear off as the tape wears out,
Now days I paint my decks then apply the tape.... Good luck and if you find something that works out well, post your results... HR
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Griptape
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On 3/27/2000
Kaylee
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Instead of cutting up my griptape to make some design, I got the idea to do a full grip job and give it to my artist friend to paint some sick tribal/celtic design on the top. My question is what kind of paint did all the kids in the 80's use to paint stuff on their griptape? Or more precisely, does anybody know what the best kind of paint would be to preserve grip and the design at the same time? How's that for misc. equipment? thanks
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Mimi
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On 3/20/2000 Pre-School Rider
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Fuzz,You'd better check on the air pressure differential between Heathrow and 50000 Ft.,as Mimi might get a bit "plump" in mid-flight!It's nothing that popping the ol' airstem out,and deflating her ego won't cure.
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MARMITE FUZZ
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On 3/20/2000
SAVOURY FLYING FUZZ
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Sensual strokes from MIMI...even....
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MARMITE AT 50 000 FT
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On 3/20/2000
SAVOURY FLYING FUZZ
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Forget bloody peanuts, they should serve more Marmite on those long-haul flights...free JD and Marmite...mmmmmm, schweet!
The food on flights ain't so bad, just everything tends to teaste plasticky (?), I'm a bit of a masochist, I like long-haul flights, motherly attention from the stewardesses and sensual strakes from MIMI, my attentive inflatable partner who tends my every need...she likes MARMITE too!
YUM YUM
FUZZ
xxx
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