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To Devo
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On 4/11/2005
Rose
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
That's cool you're living out in California. I skate out at the Brigantine park a lot. It's a fun place because you can always go the beach and surf too. It's really cool to hear about other girl skaters from Jersey!Even if they live in California now haha. They're an endangered species here!
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Najwa
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On 4/8/2005
Joe I
wrote in from
United States
(24.2.nnn.nnn)
Najwa,
Henry Julier is a design student at Carnegie Mellon and slalom skater / longboarder. He helped hook up a dozen kids at his old school with longboards. I'm sure he would be happy to help / skate with you.
Joe
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Complete skateboard
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On 4/8/2005 Greta
wrote in from
United States
(206.173.nnn.nnn)
Do you mean longboard? There are many flavors of longboard. I would say to get a size that you feel like you can manuver comfortably. I rode a 5 foot longboard once and it was nice and mellow, but you need a lot of space if you want to turn. My longboard is 35.5 inches long, which is kind of short for a longboard and 8.6 inches wide at the widest point. I wanted something that could still turn fairly easily since I do city riding. If you live near a decent shop that sells longboards, see if you can take a test run or at least stand on the deck. Get some soft wheels like in the 74-90 range if you're going to street ride.
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hey
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On 4/8/2005 Najwa
wrote in from
United States
(128.2.nnn.nnn)
I was looking for a complete. I'm just getting into it, so i don't know what's comfortable for me or not. so a complete with a good setup would be nice.
-najwa
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Vancouver BC
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On 4/7/2005
Deano
wrote in from
United States
(209.181.nnn.nnn)
If you are thinking of a road trip to BC to skate, go to coastlongboarding.com and inquire there. There are quite a few women up there who rip and are always looking for others.
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what?
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On 4/7/2005
Devo
wrote in from
United States
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Lynn
was that a real question,or where you entertaining yourself by trying to make fun of my lack of knowledge?
I was referring to Jersey skaters
I didn't know there was an ocean beach in san francisco,now I do
Living in ocean beach for just one month doesnt mean you frequent the park
It's a nice park yes, Ive only paid for Kona, and a team pain park in asheville,NC
I'm a freeskater
are you listening?
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Hey Najwa
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On 4/5/2005 Greta
wrote in from
United States
(206.173.nnn.nnn)
Oh, girl, there are so many boards out there, when you say this sport, do you mean longboarding? Just give a holler and I'll throw in my limited advice on what to get, plus I'm sure other women on here would have some pointers too. :)
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Ocean Beach
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On 4/4/2005
LYnn
wrote in from
United States
(66.27.nnn.nnn)
Hey Devo,
You mean Ocean Beach, San Diego? That place with the concrete park that is always being sessioned by at least one girl?
Or do you mean Ocean Beach, San Francisco, a really cold, windy, rocky, surf break that is not for the weak at heart or anyone allergic to sharks?
I'm sorry, I wasn't listening.
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Vancouver roadtrip
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On 4/4/2005 Beth
wrote in from
United States
(198.85.nnn.nnn)
Hi Devo,
Wish I could make it out for a trip to Vancouver, it sounds like pure heaven.
Pardon my ignorance but I have a question for you or any other longboarder here: what do you do with your longboards when you are in a skatepark or other spot that has skateable features besides just a sloped hill? I've never been on a longboard or seen one in action, so I was just wondering how you like to make use of those "flowy" places as you put it...
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Response for Rose
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On 4/3/2005
Devo
wrote in from
United States
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You must not have read the whole post
Im living in ocean beach, ca right now
But who knows for how long, at least a year
Ive only ever skated with guys - I "heard" of 2 girls in jersey who ripped
One named rose actually who rode for threds and sleds in haddonfield
Ive definalty never seen a girl who longboards though, sure all girls ride longboards, but do any really "ride"
My favorite park in jersey is in brigantine, it's as oldschool as jersey parks get, 9 shape with an island in the middle of the 9 -roll in the whole park 1'-4' baby transitions little kinked I think they layed the crete in the rain.
when i lived in jersey i lived in cape may court house EXIT 10
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Vancouver Road Trip
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On 4/3/2005
Rose
wrote in from
United States
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I read your post and saw you are from South Jersey. Awesome!! Do you still live here and if so where? I've been longboarding for 6 years and I never really see any girl skaters out there.
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Vancouver Road trip
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On 4/2/2005
Devo
wrote in from
United States
(24.52.nnn.nnn)
Any girls out there who like skating flowy oldschoolish parks? I'm from southern new jersey and somehow along travels of the wind experienced pretty close to the core the gut of oldschool skating via venice beach.....and now I find myself in mellow sunny ocean beach, ca. I seek a road trip to vancouver. I want the trip to last a month....or more. Wheather it's taking time to get there, or hauling ass and experiencing as much locally as possible. Vancouver seems like a mecca to my amazement. The first day I was on the internet I saw pictures of British Columbia skate parks and almost felt ill in joy. then later finding out its beautiful and interesting and full of art.
I know theres some other girl out there who will stumble upon ncdsa.com and seek to see vancouver. It doesn't matter where your from or where your living. I have more respect for boarders outside of california(not that i dont respect californians)Less exposure drives a deeper passion. Guys welcome also but at least one girl is needed. I have never skated with a girl who was TRUELY into it besides being a street skater, so this ultimate trip seeks ultimate cargo. I'm 22. This posting is valid untill I live in vancouver.
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deck size
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On 3/31/2005
Najwa
wrote in from
United States
(128.237.nnn.nnn)
Hey!
I'm a college student in Pittsburgh, and I've been skateboarding, but i'm not really improving so I wanna give this sport a try. I was wondering, what boards are good? like what size would be nice? i'm 5'1, so I don't feel that something like 36" would be a good size for me. But then again it's also difficult to find a small board. If anybody could give me advice I would appreciate it.
If any girls ride in pittsburgh, do tell. I'd be interested in going out for a run.
-Najwa
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Fakie, wheels, cars of death
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On 3/30/2005 Beth
wrote in from
United States
(63.188.nnn.nnn)
Oops, I should have posted my setup before now, how could I neglect that!?
Alva '77 reissue deck in Maple (7.75" x 29.5"), Tracker Midtracks, BDS 95A 64mm dub-cons, Z-speed ABEC 3 bearings. After the lessons on Sat. a guy at the Endless Grind shop in Raleigh moved the washers that were on either side of the bearings to the same side and tightened the wheels down just a tad to slow them up. Took the board back out to the street yesterday but didn't really notice a big difference. Then again I was taking it easy because my shin hurt a little bit. Do you all think I should get some softer wheels to be on the safe side?
The beautiful thing about this cul-de-sac is that there are no houses on it, nothing at all. So far only two cars have gone past on the cross street and I don't think the drivers even noticed me either time because I was so far down the opposite way. Oh, and during a spot-scouting drive yesterday I found an abandoned house out in the country with a pool...that was SQUARE! DAMMIT! lol
It's good to hear i'm not alone in fakie discomfort, hehe. That will be the first and maybe only thing I'll work on at the next visit to Ye Olde local outdoor park. If the dang park even opens for the season before May, the city is acting like it's too broke to operate it. Crazy.
I'm going to quit ranting now and go read the new CW buyer's guide. Happy skating and THANKS for the advice and stories so far! You all are the coolest. =-)
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Fakie, wheels, cars of death
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On 3/30/2005 Greta
wrote in from
United States
(206.173.nnn.nnn)
Touche' on the wheel selection! I was thinking Beth should get 95's or 92's for that skatelite, but you beat me to it. Beth-both Bulldog and ABEC 11 make some nice old school looking wheels if you want to keep with your look. :)
I don't care what anyone says riding fakie is hard, it took me forever to get comfy with it. Best advice I got "riding faking is just turning your head". And I'm totally with you guys that some of the best places to ride were created for cars. I don't get too adventurous, but I have found some mellow downhill runs that I can hit early or during the work day that are sweet without too much traffic. I's the one perk for working out in the suburbs.
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Skatelite
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On 3/29/2005
LYnn
wrote in from
United States
(68.7.nnn.nnn)
Let's see, you need your 99A's for concrete, 97A'z for wood, 95A'z for Skatelite, 86A's for the front truck, 80A's for smooth backs, 78A's for rough or steep, in Avalons and Cambrias... Are you broke yet?
Beth, keep progressing slowly in the park. Each day you learn one thing, you will be stoked.
Yeah, I'm down here in SoCAL. My biggest dillemma is WHICH park to skate. Free? Close? Lit? Vert? Hips? OK, I'm spoiled. Too bad it's rained so much this year. Oh yeah, I left out Indoors.
Cul-de'sacs are good for skating. You're lucky to have one. I set the cones up in the middle of the street and make the cars slow down and go to one side or other. I just can't have super-wide offsets or I get a flat cone.
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Weekend skating
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On 3/29/2005 Beth
wrote in from
United States
(63.191.nnn.nnn)
Hi everyone,
Greta, sorry you got rained out. I'll send some anti-rain vibes your way. We're starting a stretch of good weather today thru Sat. or so the weatherman says. I'm going to hit the cul-de-sac again before work. Oh yes, I wear a helmet, wrist guards and elbow pads - safety over style any day! LOL
Lynn, sounds like you had the perfect weekend. It must be nice to have people to skate with of any age. What is launching over a cone? (I'm ignorant hehe). Are you in SoCal?
The lessons in Raleigh didn't go quite as well as hoped - the skatepark is indoors and all skatelite, so it was wayyyy too slick for me. Had trouble rolling fakie thru transistions and kept bailing. The third time I jumped off wrong and twisted my leg a bit, not enough to sideline me totally but it did have me limping all day Sunday and a bit yesterday. Feels fine today though. But now I know what to work on at the local metal ramp skatepark this weekend!
Take care all and keep posting those skating adventures!
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Weekend of Skate
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On 3/28/2005
LYnn
wrote in from
United States
(66.27.nnn.nnn)
I skated and surfed so much this weekend, I have elbow pad tan. The waves were good both mornings, and the water is so clear because nobody's been in. I skated OB park on Friday at lunch hour with my work buddy. I solidified roll-ins over coping, but it was at the 3 foot mark. I also finally learned how to launch over a cone and not freak out mid-air. Saturday and Sunday were cone days with my nephew Sean. He's getting so good, it almost...ALMOST makes you want one of your own. Did I say Almost? (see Hulk below) Can't wait to see all you Southern Belles! I hear you're gonna show us a real good time!
LYnn
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Weekend plans
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On 3/28/2005 Greta
wrote in from
United States
(206.173.nnn.nnn)
Beth, that sounds RAD. New asphalt is the best! Promise me you're wearing at least a helmet....:)
Good luck with the lessons, that sounds fun. Remember everyone learns at their own pace. Having fun is the best part.
I got rained out here in Seattle...I'll have to hit my buddy's ramp if it rains for the next two weeks (as predicted)
Anyone else get out and skate this weekend? How about the Cali girls? :)
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Weekend plans
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On 3/25/2005 Beth
wrote in from
United States
(63.188.nnn.nnn)
Hey Greta! How's it going?
The weather could be warmer here but it's not unbearable for skating outdoors. My new board arrived yesterday, whoohooo! Went by the skatepark earlier today but it was closed, opens officially tomorrow. So I found a hidden cul-de-sac with a slight downhill grade in a new development near my house, nothing's even built there yet, and just skated there a little bit to get a feel for the board and all that. Was a little unsteady at first but after a few runs things started to smooth out. I even got comfortable enough to stoop down and scoop up little pebbles without stopping hehehe! Even though it wasn't anything requiring skill, it still felt awesome to go down that incline, getting faster every time...
Tomorrow I go to another skatepark for some lessons and ramp practice. Can't wait, of course. Hope everyone has a great weekend of skating or at least thinking aboug it! =-)
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Weekend plans?
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On 3/25/2005 Greta
wrote in from
United States
(206.173.nnn.nnn)
Hey, what are all you skatin' ladies up to this weekend? Any big plans to rip? I'll be doing some mellow downhill carving, weather permitting.
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WOO HOO
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On 3/24/2005 Betty
wrote in from
United States
(64.247.nnn.nnn)
THE BABY IS FINE! He came a month early and his little lungs weren't doing so good but they put him on oxygen and he's going to be fine! He's the biggest premie in the world! 8 lbs 5 oz 20" long!!! YAY! Thanks... : )
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Prayer
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On 3/24/2005 Betty
wrote in from
United States
(64.247.nnn.nnn)
Hey ladies... I know this is a skateboarding website, but I ask that you all please pray for my boss' baby. It's his first, it came last night, and it isn't doing well. I appreciate it.
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Hi Aunt Lynn
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On 3/22/2005 Curt Fredrick Dennis
wrote in from
United States
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Hi Aunt Lynn. Remember me? I am cool. She says hi! Its mommy. I may get grandma. Nevermind. I love Hulk. I watch 2 times a century. Acually I dont watch sadly. When you look at this call me. Thx a g a i n.Me
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im your cousin skateboard
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On 3/22/2005 Nickname-74
wrote in from
United States
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