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Re: High Tops
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On 10/2/2001 Brian
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Yep, pretty much a fasion thing I would say. Too bad b/c for most types of skating a high top shoe is the best choice. You can still get the Vans high tops (called the old school high top I believe) and I love em'.
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shoes
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On 10/2/2001 loneskater
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but when those shoes lose their popularity the sales can be sweet, Vans & Duffs for 25.00.
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high tops
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On 10/1/2001
hugh r
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Nic,
As "individual" and "non-social" as young skaters have always been protrayed, they are slaves to fashion... That's why skate shoes can sell for over $100 a pair!
Vans still makes a high top skate shoe... HR
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Sliding gloves
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On 10/1/2001 Nic
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I,ve found industrial grade contact cement to be the best/easyiest way to make slider gloves, bonds well to both the leather gloves as well as the chopping board. Apply it to both surfaces, leave for 20min to set a bit, then clamp the gloves/chopping board together overnight, sweet.
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High top shoes
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On 10/1/2001 Nic
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If you look at any mags/vids from the late 80,s it seems nearly all the skaters wore high top shoes, which I would imagine should offer protection for the ankles. Now days everyone seems to use bulky low top shoes, is there a reason for this other than fashion? Was there a reason why high top skate shoes are no longer made?
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sliding gloves again!
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On 9/30/2001
luke
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thanks for the tip PSR, will look into it, not sure where to get soapstone but will ask about. I am in the uk so granite is quite easily available, let me know if you have any other ideas.
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Heat Sink Stones
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On 9/26/2001 PSR
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Luke,you should look into SOAPSTONE.Machinable,totally heat friendly,and used in woodburning stoves in here in Vermont.
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cheap sliding gloves that don't heat up!
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On 9/26/2001
luke
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here's a good method of manufacturing your very own sliding gloves, first get a pair of thick gardening or chainsaw gloves and some epoxy resin glue. Next get out into nature and look for a river with GRANITE stones in the bed, wade in and pick some rounded off stones of varying sizes (big & flat for palms, smaller ones for fingers. Key the surface of the gloves with some sandpaper and apply the glue, next put the stones on and leave for at least 2 hours to cure. This is a lot cheaper than buying sliding gloves and works just as well, you do have to replace the stones after a little while, but just peel the last of the glue off and reapply and replace the stone. I find that having less stones on the front hand gives you the ability to grab the board if you need to. I used these at Hot Heels this year and they worked real good and did'nt warm up at all (as well as leaving a white line on the road!)
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Big Traks
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On 9/25/2001 DG
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E.G .. You old geezer,
Have those CAT TRAKS been grinded? And will you pay the shipping to West By GOD?
Dave G
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conributions
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On 9/14/2001
hugh r
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I actually really appericiate it when guys send me pics of their stuff! It gives a "value added" thing to the site... keep em coming! HR
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grip art
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On 9/14/2001
psYch0Lloyd
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Thanks Hugh, it's nice to be able to contribute to your site too!
Alan Sidlo
Knucklehead Racing Team
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SimFucious
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On 9/14/2001
filteredsoul
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I found some sims logos on Ebay. If you still need them, shoot me an email.-Or just search for "sims skateboard" in Ebay.
-Dan
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-=Sims=-
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On 9/13/2001
SimFucious
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All right I need someones help. I need a nice big pic of a -=Sims=- Racing or just plain -=Sims=- sticker. As long as its got the emblem. Please Help...Hugh, you have a digicam don't you?
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HUGR
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On 9/13/2001
Leo
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Thanx Hgh again for taking time and sapce to put our stuff, i really appreciate it..
keep riding bro
Leo
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grip art
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On 9/13/2001
hugh r
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Got a few pics up of some pretty cool looking grip art jobs by Alan and Leo...
http://www.longboard_skating.homestead.com/viewers_quivers.html
Sorry it took so long to get them posted guys... HR
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stickers
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On 9/12/2001
psYch0Lloyd
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I just poked through my collection of old (still unused) stickers from my years of skating and came up w/this list:
Gullwing (old wing logo silver mylar) large and small
Robinak Pack
Steve Steadham Lion
Kendal Snake
Joe Lopes (Grill man)
Tunnel (small mylar) a whole pack in assorted colors
ICK (thanks TK!)
and far too many more...
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sticker
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On 9/11/2001 lindsay
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I just scored a dogtown sticker, "live to skate skate to live".
Are these still made or have I got something a bit unusual?
Looks nice on one of my decks now .
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hardshell longboard cases
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On 9/10/2001 Repairman Cam
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Being that I work in a sporting goods store I checked out some possible longboard cases in the hunting section. They had a hardshell plastic case that was made to hold 2 rifles for around $20. A longboard fit in it nice and snug. They also had a hunting bow case that was even bigger for around the same price that had plenty of room left over inside for pads and gloves and such. Funny thing is, the guys in the hunting department knew exactly what I was thinking of using it for!
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Crooks Rails
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On 9/10/2001
Grumpy Ol Bastard
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Fellas (and/or ladies),
Go get some of these rails! Fun fun fun. solidskate.com carries 'em, don't know about longskate.com. I put a pair of the 20" ones on my Dregs 40. Been doing boardslides on the parking block for like an hour now, grinning like a moron the whole time. It's so "80's" it's scary. They're kinda tall, about 1/2", and they mount with wood screws (anyone seen sex bolts lately?). I haven't had this much fun in a long time. Good going Crooks!
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brakebord
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On 9/7/2001
Paul K
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The truck mechanism looks a lot like Randals RII's
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_back in the day_ brakes
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On 9/6/2001 r.mendino
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they were called power pivots
:-)
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brakes
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On 9/6/2001
roger
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I could definitely see using brakes on a skateboard as a way for beginners to go down hill that would otherwise exceed their capabilities. Not everyone is interested in the risks of learning slides and foot dragging. Brakes opens up downhill skateboarding to a much wider audience, no it is not hardcore downhill, but it is enjoyable cruising for many.
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brakes
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On 9/6/2001
hugh r
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Mikez, you are absoulutly right on that one! He is learning to slide and can bust some pretty good 25 mph ones... foot braking practice hasn't started yet.
For the brake my thought had been for tuck practice... but a slower hill is probably the best practice... thanks for the input... HR
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braking
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On 9/6/2001 mikez
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hugh You'll limit his riding skills
teach him to slide or foot brake
It only takes a couple weeks to perfect(well thats how long it took me) casue when he eventually needs to learn it'll be like learning to walk again
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brakeboard
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On 9/6/2001
david
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while i personally think that a brake on a skateboard would make it not a skateboard, but simthing similiar. i probally won't buy one, but i can see a reason for someone to have you. i have skated around the busy streets of san francisco for the whole summer, and in some situations, i brake would be very nice.
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