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Green wheels
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On 10/17/2004
Jogger
wrote in from
Australia
(202.63.nnn.nnn)
I agree with everyone about the wheel thing. Ever since I rode with some luge guys that had the duro's written in texta on the hubs of thier Flywheels, I thought that different colours for different duro's would be soooooooo damn convenient. Unfortunately I don't think it will happen. Wheels are comparatively small items and when thier going 80 kilometres per hour plus, the cameras only get a quick flash. So for manufacturers to have an easily recognisable item the have to go for colour.
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new colors
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On 10/17/2004
rustyburrito55
wrote in from
United States
(24.194.nnn.nnn)
i also agree there should be a little variety. green is cool but it doesnt go with everything
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Whoops
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On 10/15/2004
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(68.127.nnn.nnn)
I meant to put the last post on the vendors page. Sorry, move it if necessary. Because this is the Chris Chaput on Speed page, I would like to say that my friend Chaput also makes a great line of wheels as well as other products.
Cliff Coleman
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Thanks 3DM
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On 10/15/2004
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(68.127.nnn.nnn)
Now that I have my computer up and running again, I'd like to give a big thanks to 3DM for sponsoring me regarding wheels at the recent races and at my clinics! I used blue Avilas in front and red Avilas for the rear of my homemade "CliffSlider" deck. These wheels helped me to a first in the "B" division Super Giant Slalom. Thanks Dan!
Cliff Coleman
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Geezer X
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On 10/15/2004
rustyburrito55
wrote in from
United States
(24.194.nnn.nnn)
what is the MMW website? for my birthday im going to have my trucks geezerized
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Jim Z and MMW hangers...my $.02
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On 10/15/2004 SFKasJ
wrote in from
United States
(68.7.nnn.nnn)
Fredrik,
I was waiting for Chris to chime in since this is his forum, anyway I agree with everything Chris said about custom hangers, except for the prices. Monkeywrench does a great job doing basic axle swaps for $25 a hanger but to get the thicker, longer axle modified Randal DH hangers you are paying as much for them as you are for a set of Jim Zs. When I contacted Geezer-X at MMW to check out his new beefy speed hanger he quoted me a price of $100 per hanger and $190 per set. I paid $150 for a set of Jim Zs as a preorder and I believe they are $200 regular price.
The Jim Z hangers definitely weight more than the MMW hangers but have advantage of the spherical pivot, precision pivot and pivot cup as well as the ability to swap out 2 different length axles. Replacements being $25 a set. I think they are still available…have to talk to Jim about that.
The Geezer-X axles are readily available since he modifies existing Randals. You can choose the length of the axle to suit your needs. They are lighter than the Jim Zs. If these were priced in the $120 to $140 range for a set I would be all over them, but at the current cost I gotta stick with the Jim Zs as I’m not personally worried about the extra weight and I don’t need a custom length. I would however recommend sending in a set of DH or 180 Randal hangers for the 8mm standard axle swap…best $50 you will spend.
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Book!
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On 10/15/2004
Rodrigo Stulzer
wrote in from
Brazil
(200.140.nnn.nnn)
Cool! We'll have a Chaput book!
People, please be in line, Mr. Chaput will be right here to sign your books in a couple of minutes!
Thanks for the "Inspired" quote; I'll be very proud of that. Please sign and email me one of the first copies :-)
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Wheels
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On 10/15/2004 Yorck
wrote in from
Germany
(82.83.nnn.nnn)
I did´t give you money for the wheels,so no need for replacement.Thank you anyway. god luck in ohio.
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Bainbridge
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On 10/15/2004 Dave G
wrote in from
United States
(207.69.nnn.nnn)
Chris,
Goodest of luck in Ohio!I'm working on Red Bull! You'll be missed in Fayetteville,but I understand tho. The speeds will be epic! And I can't imagine the "lay down" possibilities!!
Enjoy,
Dave G
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Morro Bay Grippins
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On 10/14/2004 Pauliwog
wrote in from
United States
(67.171.nnn.nnn)
Hey Chris, Thanks for making the Grippins, I loved the feel of them on Friday's SG/S and they put me on the podium for 2nd B Division on Saterday. It was good to finally meet you in person. Thanks- Paul Howard
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NEW PL8S
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On 10/14/2004
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I just scored a new California personalized plate. I can't believe that this hadn't been taken already!
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Back From Morro, On to Ohio
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On 10/14/2004
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Yorck, Darryl gave the wheels. That makes 3 in the world that I've seen like that. Email me for replacements.
Rodrigo, "in my book" is an expression meaning "in my opinion". To date I have plenty of opinions, but no book. That is a good idea though. I'll put "inspired by Rodrigo" in the credits.
Diego, Thanks! I'm glad that you speak English. My Spanish is bad and my Portuguese is even worse. Brazilian skaters are the coolest. The girls at your events look pretty nice too!
Kanucky, The Abec 11 wheels did great at the Super-G in Paso Robles. I wish that guys like Jason Mitchell, Tay Hunt or Chicken were on them - they ripped. I used combinations of 81a Strikers and 81a Grippins. The hill wasn't as fast as we thought in the first round due to the pumping needed on the flat sections. A 30mph tailwind changed all that in the second round where speed and the need for traction increased and times went down by 12 SECONDS!
LLfeetspray, That doesn't sound good at all. Urethane can spill over the top and into the hub. Small bubbles are nearly impossible to avoid. In either event, if they aren't "right", I'll take care of you. Email me or call the shop.
Boss, There is a certain beauty found in the simplicity of a basic double action truck. Trucks that steer like a car would tend to be more "mechanical" in the way that they turn, and there wouldn't be the same dampened feel. This is not to say that I'd never try it, I just think that a lot more can be done to improve the classic designs.
Fredrik, I recommend both Jim Z's and Geezer X. Jim Z's are probably more money due to the machined hangers and spherical bearings. Geezer X can "upgrade" a lot of current trucks. Any time that you get a strong, straight, precision 8mm axle you are going to feel the difference. Removing the slop in the bearing seats and/or the pivot cup can also improve steering and traction. Yes, you can actually get better traction from your trucks when they turn with more precision. On technical tracks this is great. For bombing or thrashing around, it's a luxury.
Brad, There are times when you should grab your board on a heelside slide, rather than just doing a Coleman. When it rained in Germany a year ago, we'd come barreling down this straight, narrow strip of road before a hard left. You had to brake. Footbraking seemed slow (little traction with the shoe) so many of us through down a pendulum slide. The first time that I tried it, I didn't grab my board. There was so little friction pushing the board toward me that I literally pushed the board right out from underneath me. Note to self: Hang on to the board! The next time that I tried it (Round 1 of qualifying), I held on to board but veered to the left like a gutterball and went off the road. I held on as long as I could but when the board sunk into the grass, I couldn't hang any longer. In Round 2 I held on to a slide in a straight line a and qualified 5th. The moral of the story is to "know when to hold'em...". I usually grab the rail, and optionally skim the slideglove. Sometimes I really lean on the glove, sometimes I really push on the wheels. For racing we do whatever it takes to get the job done. For sliding fun, focus on safety first and then style.
Herbn, The Green Room sounds like a Legendary Urban Herbn spot at the beach. How about Chaput on Meth OD? Wait till you see the color for the car I've picked out.
Sean, Glad you found them!
Kenny, I was dreaming/hallucinating that I had a shot at the overall going into Sunday. I encountered several problems.
#1 Jason Mitchell. I had to "outpoint" him by 5 places on Sunday to tie him. He finished 5th which meant that he locked up the title.
#2 Tight Slalom. This style is my nemisis, although recent advancements in technology (Radikals, Grippins) allow me to at least make the course on a good run.
#3 Kenny Mollica and Chicken were just a point or two behind me. Aren't these guys World Champions? And how about Richy? It was fun while it lasted but a double DQ in qualifying killed the dream. In the coming year, I'm going to try practicing. It seems to work for others...
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WOrld Championship overall placings
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On 10/14/2004 Mollica
wrote in from
United States
(65.24.nnn.nnn)
Chappy-
Did you get second overall in Morro Bay?
I thought I was battling you for the 2nd spot.
Mollica
Come on over and hang in the Gong Show
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I found the pic
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On 10/13/2004 sc
wrote in from
United States
(63.105.nnn.nnn)
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Hand placement when cornering
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On 10/13/2004
sean
wrote in from
United States
(63.105.nnn.nnn)
Chris could you post or send me the pic of you showing your hand placement(the G Hardwick style that I saw yesterday
thanks sc
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alt. names
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On 10/12/2004 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
welcome to ,"the green room", the "chap-page"," a vendor corner" "chris'pagadon" , thats' a page with an ad built into it:)
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slide carve
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On 10/11/2004
brad
wrote in from
United States
(155.229.nnn.nnn)
Chris,
On your post regarding doing a slide carve for cornering, you referred to grabbing the board on the opposite side of the slide. Do you prefer to grab the board for this slide rather than the usual Coleman slide method of laying your uphill glove on the ground and rotating toward the slide.
I have been going back and forth on this, but would prefer to learn the method used by racers rather than those who slide for the fun of sliding.
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JimZ Speedhangers / Geezer X
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On 10/11/2004 Fredrik
wrote in from
Sweden
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Hi Chris! This post should be in the truck forum but I want to ask you.
I want some good true 8mm axel hangers for downhill.
Wich one do you suggest?
The ones I´ve heard of is JimZ and Geezer X.
Can you use a Randal baseplate to these hangers
Thaaanks!!!
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stroker trucks
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On 10/9/2004 the boss (canada)
wrote in from
Canada
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chris....why doesn't someone namely you make truck or skateboard that turns like a car? what are the pro and cons. i think that is where we should be moving the technology. what do you think?
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83mm flywheels bad pour?
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On 10/9/2004
LLfeetspraY
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
i am just wondering if there was a bad pour of 83mm flywheels? ive got some that the the thane is all over the hubs and have air bubbles in them and such.
thanks for your time chris
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SGS
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On 10/8/2004 Kanucky
wrote in from
United States
(206.40.nnn.nnn)
Chris
How did you and the ABEC 11 wheels do today at the SGS?
I know that all those slalom wigglers haven't a chance against a real downhiller, sounds like that course was tailor made for you and the greenies!
I bet you and the greenies kicked some major BUTT!
ABEC 11 IS REAL!
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COOL
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On 10/8/2004
Diego
wrote in from
Brazil
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Nice going Chris!
Keep up the good work.
Shall need any info from Brazil, just let us know!
Diego
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Bay Area Bomben
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On 10/8/2004
ICE
wrote in from
United States
(69.104.nnn.nnn)
BUDAH
Check Out SFLONGBOARDING.com
Bay Area Connections
Check the message board
ICE
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Book?
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On 10/8/2004
Rodrigo Stulzer
wrote in from
Brazil
(200.140.nnn.nnn)
Hi Chris!
In many of your posts in the speedboarding forum I've read you saying about a "book" and "I'll include it in my book". So... do you really are writing a book abou speedboarding? Well, I'm not sure if it'll be a best-seller at Amazon, but I'm buying one, for sure!
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Meltdown
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On 10/8/2004 Yorck
wrote in from
Germany
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Cool that you got your own forum Chris. Did Darryl show you the melted wheels from chamrousse?
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