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taco motion
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On 3/9/2006 flywheel on the wall
wrote in from
United States
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so did you and your lady friend get to finishing the hot peppers at taco motion you were unable to handle. did they remember just to put them on the side and not in your burrito.
how much skogging did it take to work off taco motion?
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super loose originals
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On 3/2/2006 hc
wrote in from
United States
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Hi Chris, finally got around to checking this section.
I notice your originals look crazy loose, are there even springs in it?
I have skated exkate with no bushings and found it unskateable.
you should give exkate a try too, you can reshape the barrel bushing to alter the resistence.
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Mongo and Austin
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On 3/1/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
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A skater's stance is either "regular" or "goofy".
Goofy is standing right foot forward.
Regular is standing left foot forward.
"Switch" is riding goofy if you're regular, or regular if you're goofy.
Fakie is rolling backwards without adjusting your stance to switch.
A skater's push is either "regular" or "mongo".
Mongo is pushing with your front foot.
Regular is pushing with your back foot.
Skaters brake either regular or mongo. Here I am, a regular footer braking mongo on a toeside turn. Can you say "sketchy"?
Here's another example of a disadvantage in pushing mongo. Notice how Dave Rogers looks as if he's further back from the line than the others? He is. In order for a mongo pusher to hover over the line like the others, he has to go up onto the ball of his foot on the deck. A big thrusting push makes it too easy to twist your back foot. Your heel placement is off of the centerline and you steer off to one side. Mongos have to push harder to get out front.
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Jaybyrd is very observant. I pushed the 6 wheeler up the course and alternated my push foot. When I alternate every push, it's to practice the actual switching of the push foot. Practice makes progress. I like to make it look as if it is easy, but there are a lot of little micro-adjustments going on under foot. I'll always be a better mongo pusher and braker, but switching feet is definitely a noble cause. When I push for efficiency or distance, I'll count off three or four pushes on one side before setting that foot down and pushing using the other. I also "cheat" and lean my left wrist onto the top of my left knee while swinging my right arm, and then do the same thing on the left side.
If you ride a longer deck, both regular and mongo pushing can be done on the front half of the deck, so you don't have to worry as much about rear steering.
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mongo
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On 3/1/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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mongo is a term to describe someone who pushes with the foot that ends up by the front truck,reg or goofy foot. Mongo is a problem in areas where space is limited but pushing is needed,like a rollin or a jump with a short approach, a mongo rider has keep his back foot off the tail while pushing and then quickly move it to the tail. A beginner starting off in a half pipe,who's a mongo pusher has a tough time.
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what the mongo?
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On 3/1/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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not sure about these mongo terms. someone please define it since what I've read sounds like a wobbly mix of stance.
on my stable board, with tight ass trackers, it's quite boring skogging straight lines. after a nasty hangover, this deck does wonders to clean me out. making videos of someone skogging straight lines is so boring.
that is easily solved with a super loose set of originals for wobbly ass fun and a super total body workout. that my friend, is skogging at it's best! those that can't find the center of loose originals, may someday understand that when you see it live, it's more than a misperception....it freakin can rock your skateworld. you can switch pump on demand with a switch foot lead to force either pump stance.
cYa
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skogging
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On 3/1/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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is just jogging on a skateboard,right? i think if you look at the picks of yandall rolling and figure you have to roll in the same stance,you might be stich mongo or whatever. Actually if skogging is for symetrical fitness/muscle development then you would be pushing regular stance mongo everyother push,i've done this for years,,when going up slight hills mostly. If you could get this switching push wired,as in doing it naturally at all times and never being a wobbly mess, you would indeed have an excellent pushing style for distance racing.
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What the?
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On 3/1/2006
Laura
wrote in from
United States
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Tried skogging around the block... would I be correct in assuming that when you skog you are essentially going to be pushing switch mongo?
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Chaput Skogger by Heart
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On 2/27/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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Chaput has incredible balance since he early teens. His freestyle routines natural use of both legs to propel was not uncommon. Russ, Skitch, Weed, Page all could feel the sense of balance required for complex freestyle movement.
I skogged with Chris on the Mission Beach boardwalk for a pretty good distance. He is indeed a smooth dude! But what do you expect from a pro?
Cheers
cYa
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Austi
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On 2/27/2006
jaybyrd
wrote in from
Mexico
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Chris,
I was at the slalom event Sunday, which was great. I truly enjoyed watching Chaput Skogging with his 6 wheeler. Seeing how smooth and gracful it could be I realized I have alot of work ahead of me. My boys and I were there to watch, but that parking lot has alot to offer even to longboarders. The closest thing we have to that here in Houston is our parking garages.
Anyway I will try to strengthen my other push leg and my balance so I won't look too much like a duck out of water when I try to skog.
Later,
John
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Criago
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On 2/24/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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not knowing the full extent of your injury, i'd say you are a great candidate to switch to your other foot until you are fully healed? Sounds like this happened a year ago and you are still not fully recovered?
sounds like you need to go into skateboard arch rehab. i'm not totally into sports medicine but if your doctor recommends you to gently ease back into using your arches for anything, I would take the small-to-big approach. Everyday of week, get on your board after properly stretching your arches and gently push off gingerly over and over again until you rebuild your arch strength. If your doctor says NO stress on your arch then perhaps you need surgery?
Anyways, sorry to hear you lost one pushing leg but perhaps your can alternate to the other since many racers like yourself, use their opposite leg. God is great! He gave us pushing options, y0!
cheers mate
Chris Yandall
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Skog Strength
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On 2/23/2006
Craigo
wrote in from
United States
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Hello Chris! Last year I tore/sprained/damaged the ligament/tendon whatever in the arch of my foot. It turned many shades of purple with associated swelling and hurt for awhile. All I was doing was pushing off! Got any advice to help me strenghten my foot? I am trying to take up slalom, and it's hard if you can't push off!
Thanks, man!
Craigo
Kill City Racing
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Mollica Da Man - O HI O
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On 2/22/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(70.95.nnn.nnn)
Hey Kenny,
My how time flies when so much fun is going down? Food is soo overrated and healthy exercise is so underrated. Messing with my board still and trying to get the million dollar feeling in the bank account along with the million buck feeling :D
I do feel dyno as life keeps raging on in leaps in bounds as the years go on.
I'm down to the Poway downhill thingy March 4. And after that, just down at the PB/MB boardwalks clowning around on my skogging deck. Tonight was a kick in the butt. Cool down at the ocean but at least a nice workout gym with joggers, bikers, bladers and skaters. I'm hitting it up a ton. You got my email.. just give me a hint when you're around and we'll hook up. You got my email address here and there is a website or two you could reach me through. google me :P
Let's hook up... y0
cYa
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skoggin
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On 2/22/2006
Betty
wrote in from
United States
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I am really excited to try this, I read through some threads and guess it's just a matter of trying it and figuring it out, foot positioning is going through my head, though. Will let you know how it goes.
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Lookin' Great Chris, you Skogger !!!
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On 2/22/2006 Kenny Mollica
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
Chris,
Skogg on Daddy. I have not seen you since La Costa 2002, and you look great. Nice to see you back in action. Keep up the good work. Its hard being fat. You must feel like a million bucks. Hopefully, we'll see you out in California this year.
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Skogging Stretches
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On 2/21/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
great exercise requires great stretches. these old bones don't go very far these days without exploring the pain prior to launch. Get the idear?
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Silver Surfer and Originals
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On 2/20/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
Yep. Finally a tight little turning truck for some of us old geezerz that like very tight turns at very slow speeds. Think of it as a wheelchair turn :P
My boards are targeted for the spring market, so prototypes should be available soon.
Cheers
Chris Y.
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Carrasco Art
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On 2/20/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
Dude, nice graphic! but I dont think bulking up is what I'm all about to do. I just want to be firm/tight and simulate more of a rock climber's body.
So maybe you can tone it down to something like this.
Make my gut less prominent and that will become my goal pic!
cool?
thanks bro. I hear you racers will be down here for 3-4-2006, eh?
sounds great. i should show up after my powayskate.com workout. look forward to seeing you dudes. I'm getting in better shape and who knows how I'll be feeling... to jump in.
cheers
cYa
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chefd has broken internet?
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On 2/20/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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www.chrisyandall.com www.skogging.com all works.
perhaps your ISP doesnt like them.
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yandalls site
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On 2/19/2006
Chefd
wrote in from
United States
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I am really interested in the skogging/pumping but, your website is not responding. Any other places I can get info on it at? In WI give me a shout looking for people to ride with.
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Randal's and Seismic's
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On 2/18/2006 silversurfer
wrote in from
United States
(71.192.nnn.nnn)
Chris if you like the turnyness of the Original's I don't think you'll care for seismics and/or randal's. Neither turns or pumps as well as the Originals.
You might want to try a Carver CX on the front.
I have a set up with a carver front and original back truck on a 36" Roe deck.
You can see pics by scrolling down in the pumping forum.
It's great for skogging and pumping.
And as for your deck, I have a set of S8 trucks waiting patiently for that deck
to arrive so that they can get some exercise.
Chaput has some new Reflex formula Gumballs coming out that are going to be perfect for that set up. Now I just have to choose between 80a and 83a.
And I agree with Rene, skogging and what ever else is getting you into amazing
condition.
Congrats on loosing weight, building muscle and being in great shape.
Now get that deck to market, please!
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Chris......Mr. America ?
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On 2/17/2006
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
(69.239.nnn.nnn)
Chris -
-saw yer photo you posted - - -
-that SKOGGING looks like it's cuttin' you up -
& buildin' you up !
By Summertime.....yer gonna look like this :
-hope ya like the cartoon.....
Take care,
.............-Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco.
WWW.RENECARRASCO.COM
==============================================
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Tight Rope Ride on Wheels
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On 2/17/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
Yep. I just wish they were a little smoother after they plane from the absolute horizontal position. But nothing a little ankle movement can't override.
Yea, everyone that sees me trucking down the sidewalk thinks:
1. The trucks are broken
2. They make too much noise(dude, going on 2 years now same set)
3. What the hell do you call that!?!
I'd love to get some randalls and seismics to try on. They seem to be looking similar in the arch but I wont know for sure until I get on them.
And dang it that boards gonna come out soon if it kills me. :D
cYa
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Loose trucks
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On 2/17/2006 silversurfer
wrote in from
United States
(71.192.nnn.nnn)
Damn Chris, you do run your originals SUPER loose, don't you?
I like the shape and size of that deck!
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Down Near Hamels
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On 2/15/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
Sweatin' up a storm down at the beach showing the joggers, bikers andc fruit booters that there's a new sidewalk dance in town.
And my shirt is on it's way to being totally wet by the time I get to S. Mission and then all the way back to Crystal Pier.
The beauty of this discipline really doesnt need me to fire it up. It's a collective effort of other sidewalk surfers feeling the stride and skate gait harmony of shifting weight between two seperate hemispheres of weight that will make it common place. There's a learning curve in everything and skogging is no exception. Of all the things I've done, it rivals dropping in on a 10' wave or jumping off a 30" cliff cornice with skiis or snowboard or grinding some nasty coping on a nice backyard pool. Once you get going, it reminds me of bump skiiing when you start cranking skogging turns on one foot.
I know one thing, I'm far from being as comfortable with it but as you can see here, you can get a break a good sweat from a smoking skogging session.
cheers everyone
cYa
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BACK BACK BACK
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On 2/14/2006
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(68.224.nnn.nnn)
The visit to michigan was something to behold.
I felt my sister-in-laws future in my heart and embrace. Not often I cry my eye's out but is was this feeling of impending doom that ALS instills in a perfectly normal mind that has a body with less and less control each day.
Don't hesistate to drop by www.yandall.com and see the youth of an incredibly brilliant person succumbing to something beyond our professional medical arena. I tossed in pics of the other families here and there and I recommend if you have a digital camera and access to webspace, that you share your families with others. The yandalll site I started back in 1995, has changed thru the years highlighting holiday events and so on ... but this is the first where our family is faced with a potential trajedy inlcuding praying for miracles and seeking whatever solution that can be found.
It makes you think that the god given talents you have should be on top of, need to fired up to the best of one's ability.
So with this in mind, I'm motivated to do bigger and better things and write about it.
Love to all!
Hope this note finds everyone in great health and cheers to our snowboard olympic champs! Excellence Baby! Excellence!
chris yandall
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