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Andrew
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On 5/15/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I'll see if I can find your email. You can always try my cell. ABQ is sick. I needs to heal if I am to haul.
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ABQ
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On 5/12/2005
Andrew Mercado
wrote in from
United States
(66.229.nnn.nnn)
Chris,
Ill be out at ABQ. Its gonna be sick! Last I herd they added another race on that monday at rio bravo. Oh Yeah, Did you get my Email about the wheels?
Andrew
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Older skaters
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On 5/12/2005 Kludy
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
Chris, bro. do 6 inches and lots of sit ups and dont take pain pills and you will kill it.Your passion has too be stronger than pain!You know, GO BIG OR STAY HOME!@
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euros
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On 5/12/2005
Yorck
wrote in from
Germany
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Good to see you are back. Goin´to europe again this summer ? If you come i´ll save the 11 for you.
Did you keep the mustache ? Soo cool!
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maryhill
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On 5/12/2005
david
wrote in from
United States
(67.100.nnn.nnn)
chris, i hope your back is in proper alignment for the maryhill race. thats gonna be a epic one, glad to see you are signed up!
i vote to leave the cowpies on the road for race day, its like slalom on a speedboard, in a pack of 4 riders....
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Speed in the ditches
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On 5/11/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Who is going to be in Albuquerque on the 28th and 29th of this month? I booked my tickets, got my hotel and rental card and paid my entry fees on Monday, and Tuesday I threw my back out again. I'm already fat from the last injury and my legs are like noodles when I skate. I have to make a decision as to whether or not to:
1. Get adjustments on my back, workout, stretch and skate
2. Accept the fact that we "mature" skaters can't always compete at a high level
I've never been real good at acceptance and denial isn't going to work here, so it's time to heal quickly and to quit feeling sorry for myself. This course is a lot of work. What a time for a comeback.
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Re: Retro wheels
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On 5/11/2005
Sumdumsurfer
wrote in from
United States
(71.105.nnn.nnn)
Thanks for the reply, Chris. That all makes good sense. Either way, I'll buy a set of those retro wheels for my rocker board.
SK8/SURF 4 LIFE!
Sumdumsurfer
Madrid Pro Designs/Full Circle Dist.
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Justin
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On 5/10/2005
AaronW
wrote in from
United States
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I replied twice
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Chris the star
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On 5/10/2005 Kludy
wrote in from
United States
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Good your somwhat back bro. I clicked larger and your pic frecked me out and I feel over in my seat.Yes I did ride your green wheels once in a race.I never thought it would get out!
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Embossing Wheels
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On 5/10/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
There are usually some tough choices to make when putting a wheel out on the market. What is its primary purpose, what to name it, what brand does it fall under, how many duros to provide, what kind of artwork/graphic to use, what font to use, to emboss, or not to emboss.
I started the Retro brand because I had such a great time making and riding retro equipment for the movie. These are super fun boards to ride, and today's deck construction, precision bearings and high performance urethane makes them even better than they were "back in the day". I have vowed to make Abec 11 a "green only" company, but I wanted the "Cadi-like" wheels to be a nice lava lamp translucent amber/gold color. Since the decks aren't longboards, Big Red X is not a good fit for a deck brand either. Although I try not to look backward and live in the past, I really want skaters to get a chance to feel what it was like to ride loose trucks on a flatter single-kick deck. So "Retro" it is.
The other thing that I wanted to do with Retro (unlike Abec 11) is to keep it simple. For now, there are amber 60mm BertZ in 81a and green 65mm VertZ in 96a, period. We use old-school Trackers (MidTracks, FullTracks, ExTracks and SixTracks) with the old-school hole pattern.
Oh yes, embossing. Here's the truth. I have no idea whether or not anyone will buy the BertZ, and it costs thousands and thousands of dollars to make the molds. If I embossed the name and brand onto the wheel, I'm stuck with it. If the whole program is a flop, I'd never be able to pass on the molds to another interested party. So, in essence, I hedged my bet. I ponied up for the wheel molds, but decided to use a print that made them look embossed. I could tell you that embossing can throw a wheel out of balance (which it can), but that's not the biggest factor. And yes, you can force the artwork to balance the wheel, but again, that's not my biggest concern. I don't want to lose my shirt. This is more of a labor of love than a "get rich quick" sceme.
What I really want to do is to make these wheels available for people who are stoked out by the movie or documentary. They are being poured next week and should be available by the 20th. These little treasures will go great on a lot of Madrid's mini carver-cruisers. Our Dip Stick (rocker) is going to be like your board. I know that you know exactly how to set up a fun "full circle" board, and you're already ripping on the VertZ which seem to fit your need for speed in the pools and parks. Maybe I can invent a special wheel engraver/embosser to use on finished, unprinted wheels? Would a teflon branding iron work?
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Query for Chris
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On 5/10/2005
Sumdumsurfer
wrote in from
United States
(71.105.nnn.nnn)
Chris, when will the retro 60mm/81a wheels be available? Also, from the pics that you've shown me, it looks like the letters are embossed as opposed to the usual printed graphics. Am I correct in assuming that? I HOPE so... that would be in keeping with the older Roller Sports wheels that many of us grewup with in the early 70s. You've already seen/ridden my rocker board setup... that's the one on which I'd like to use the retro wheels.
Thanks! Keep up the good work with the wheels.
SK8/SURF 4 LIFE!
Sumdumsurfer
Madrid Pro Designs/Full Circle Dist.
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pics
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On 5/10/2005 JF
wrote in from
Canada
(216.208.nnn.nnn)
the black and white picture most bee taken 15 years ago !!! hahahaha
it's amazing what make up can do!!!
>Nice to see you're back on track Crist. Come on down to danger bay it'S gona bee fun...
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Kludy must repent or pay
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On 5/9/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Okay Kludy, you big big cootie. Now it's my turn to get broken up, retire and come back. You have darkened this forum for the last time. I am NOT a movie star. But, if you want to die laughing, check out the IMDb (Internet Movie Data Base) and check out the two pictures.
Movie Star Skater
Here is my license plate:
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answer
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On 3/16/2005 jörg
wrote in from
Germany
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The last green i´ve seen was at chrismas. Will there be answers ever again?
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gumballs and others
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On 3/15/2005 isaiah
wrote in from
United States
(66.154.nnn.nnn)
I love green wheels, Ive tried out all the wheels except the flys and strikers. I have your speedboard aswell and its setupw ith 78 gumbys and Randall downhills. The gumballs are a good fit but I always find myself behind the guy with 83 flys. The acceleration is pretty good but the top speed is lacking. Im considering flys but Im wondering if they are slow to accelerate because they are so big, or quick to accelerate because they have a core and lack urathane compared to flashbacks or gumballs. Another option I considered was the strikers in like 81a. what do you think?
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Is There Anybody Out There?
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On 3/14/2005 Dankdownhiller
wrote in from
United States
(67.35.nnn.nnn)
Chris what's the deal with some of the differnt generation pours on the Flywheels.I have some 83's are there any problems with them?I love the wheels and am considering buying some Gumballs or Grippins.I know you have been away form the forum for a while so a response would be nice.(I have a family to support and can't be out busted up due to a man. defect.)Thanks
Jay Mishoe
Downhill Billies Offical Member
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cant find chris?
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On 3/14/2005 D tek tiv
wrote in from
United States
(63.105.nnn.nnn)
Chris was spotted on a larger long board around 50" or so he looked stoked and happy. He also may be spending alot of time in the shop. He has been seen in the so cal area and at the beach. Good chance he could be working on camera side car stuff. Must move in closer for better view. stay tunned............
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what the
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On 3/14/2005 john wayne
wrote in from
United States
(65.60.nnn.nnn)
this is getting to be ri-goddamn-diculous
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no skoolz
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On 3/8/2005
justin yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
hey chris its yandalls son i was wondering if you knew anywhere around poway or anywhere nearby that sells any no skoolz, that would be sweet to get a pair i need some for the poway park that bowl is sweet
get back later
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Abec 11
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On 2/24/2005 Downsouther
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
I wanted to know were to buy your wheels in So Cal?
I can't seem to find any shops in my area that carry them.
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"herbn wishing to be on speed"
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On 2/22/2005 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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actually i got a bit of a product question for chris. I took an old board apart to fix it up for sale on e bay(watch for it)when i tried to pry out the bearings ,on the first abec 11's i ever had, they where REALLY tight. They were ninja's but i don't think ninja's are any bigger than regular bearings. Could it be aging,they've been in my "museum" up in the heat under the roof of store,not an attic. Has the mold for the cores gotten a little looser? When do you decide to retool?
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frank z
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On 2/19/2005 mikez
wrote in from
South Africa
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if you wanna go where snow dogs go
it's best you don't eat yellow snow
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Flaco Vanilla
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On 2/18/2005 Frank Zappa
wrote in from
United States
(65.60.nnn.nnn)
Flakes! Flakes!
Flakes! Flakes!
They don't do no good
They never be workin'
When they oughta should
They waste your time
They're wastin' mine
California's got the most of them
Boy, they got a host of them
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Duh
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On 2/18/2005 CM
wrote in from
United States
(216.243.nnn.nnn)
Oh yeah. You won't ever see my last post. It's on the "Chris Chaput on Speed" forum.
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The invisible man on speed
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On 2/18/2005
CM
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Chris, If you're not going to use the forum, give it back! How about Aki on Speed? Or GI Joe on Speed? JimZ?
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