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On 2/1/2000 Luke
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In my experience, mtn. bike and motoX gloves are made mostly for padding with a thin protective leather layer at best. The toughest mtn. bike gloves I've used by far are the Bear Claws but those are 1/2 finger. My motoX gloves cost $25 and would be ripped to shreds after a good day of putting the hand down. I went to Home Depot and went to the 2 for $3 barrell and picked up orange work gloves--lots of reinforced leather and style to boot! I think you might have more luck with that type . . .
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On 2/1/2000
INJURED FUZZ
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I'm sick of scraping my hands pulling/attempting slides...
I've got wrist guards, but I'm after some decent mountain bikey/moto x/bmx style gloves - you know, like Troy Lee Designs, Scott, Alpine Stars...that kinda thing.
I need ones with thick leather/rubber palms, don't look stupid, and don't cost a fortune...
Anyone know of some gloves (no more than $25 - their gonna wear out pretty quick) and where I can score them?
My hands are starting to grind away...and my poor little monkey is beginning to feel neglected!
Yours painfully
FUZZ
xxx
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On 1/27/2000
Keith Fellmy
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Yep motorcycle helmets are good for one heavy impact. I hit a guardrail on my luge at 73.2 mph (clocked by police radar). My head did a helmet grind down the guardrail. Luckily I able to stand up about ten minutes after the wreck. That was when they noticed one leg was not bent the right way. Just imagine what would have happened if I hadn't been wearing the helmet. I would have been the first "official" luge death. Official means not an idiot that jumps on one and flys down the hill with only shorts, T-shirt and a pair of Oakleys. I was in the leather and the proper helmet. I didn't walk a way scot free but at least I am here to tell you about it instead of my wife telling you about how she is a widow and the kid doesn't have a fatheer to talk to anymore. After that incident I took safety very seriously. Granted my 15 mph beginner hill I still go down in shorts and a tank top but my first run down it was in full leathers. And yes I looked like a complete moron-But a safe moron.
later dudes
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On 1/27/2000
Luke
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Matt--what type of riding are you doing? For skateparks I'd recommend a Pro-Tech or some such skate-specific lid. For serious downhill you might want to look at motorcycle helmets. Anything helps, but MOST helmets are rated for 1 crash only--meaning that your helmet might not even be **officially** safe even for bike riding anymore. Good bike helmet manufacturers (Bell, Giro) replace crashed helmets (conditionally), so I'd suggest you get in contact with them. Again, as I said anything helps, your bike helmet will protect you from some crashes. Style issues aside, if you're in a bind for cash I'd wear that before wearing nothing. For sure. Hang loose but tighten the straps!
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On 1/27/2000
Bob
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Regarding helmets --
I have written a new page for my site, and I invite any comment about it before I make it public.
Its about safety equipment, specifically wrist guards and helmets, and the url is:
http://www.bobstricktips.com/pages/safety.html
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On 1/27/2000
Matt Anselmi
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Hey Everyone! Hope all is well out there.
What kind of helmet should I get? Will my mountain bike
helmet suffice? It has been through some good spills,
but would a helmet specifically for skating be more
protective?
Lateron
Matt
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On 1/26/2000
Lindsay
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In New Zealand the government is considering making helmets
compulsorary for skaters. It's surprising how many new and old
schoolers dont mind the idea.
Skaters rip harder with lids on, and the law gives people
and 'excuse' to wear them on the flats and when shredding the
parks etc.
Keith - its good to have experienced skaters preach about
helmets, go for it.
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On 1/26/2000
Keith Fellmy
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Wear your helmet? Don't go without protective gear? I have one thing to say-YYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSS. I hope I haven't preached too much but I think I'm starting to win here.
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On 1/19/2000
speedemon
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i was skating with my bro the other day around his house,and we decided to go skate elsewhere.So we were about 1/2 a mile away from his house and i realized that i had forgotten my helmet,so i went back and got it.once you get a helmet you feel really unprotected without it.i did downhill skateboarding on a no-name rickety old shortboard for 2 years before i got my s-9 super cruiser,and i got my helmet shortly after crashing at 30 mph across somebodys lawn.when i stopped sliding across the grass my head was right near the mailbox.if i had been going 4 mph faster i would have had major head trauma.final word--s-9 rules,randall's kick ass,and dont even go cruising without your helmet
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On 1/18/2000 SXE PHIL
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Your totally right Herb, I'm lucky this hit me in the Winter and not in the spring or summer, then I would be totally bummed out. Just got back from the doctor, she said another month and then I could rip.
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On 1/17/2000 Herbn
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Chicks dig an enlarged spleen;opps wrong organ. and the lack of physical activity put a damper on things too,take the time to heal well during the winter cause it will suck more if you're still down in the spring.
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On 1/16/2000 SXE Phil
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Thanks Manu, I tried skating again but after a hour I started to feel pain so I stopped, couldn't resist a nice warm day in the middle of winter here in NY, I just had to go. Went back to the doctor and she said my spleen was enlarged and she said NO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY!!! Oh well, guess I gotta wait another month. Be safe everyone.
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On 12/28/1999
Manu
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May all the riders check out what you wrote !
Hope you'll heal quickly my friend.
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On 12/17/1999 SXE Phil
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I just wanted to let everyone know how miserable I am because I can't skate for atleast two months, why?, well I fuckin' got mono! This sickness is horriable, spent three days in the hospital. The doctor said it wouldn't be wise to skate cause she said if I fall I could ruptor my spleen, so I have to take it easy for awhile. Anyway, I just wanted to say when I first started longboarding a few years ago I took a nasty spill, almost broke my leg, I couldn't do shit for like two months too. Anyway, my point is, use common sense when riding and always wear protective gear. I've invested in pads and a helmet after my first spill and then I had another big one but luckely I had a helmet on so I saved my head, but still managed to get a concussion, I was lucky. Being sick sucks, being hurt sucks, being not able to do the things you enjoy because of these REALLY SUCKS!!! Anyway, skate safe, stay heathly, use common sense and wear a helmet! Later.
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On 11/2/1999 Matt
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Wrist Guards: Yeah tell me about it as I sit here with an ace bandage around my wrist. I took them off for one run in the pool. Guess what, I ate it on entry and slammed into the wall. I thought I broke my wrist, but it's not that bad now, 4 days later. No pool for some time. Wear wrist guards.
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On 10/31/1999
No Name Please
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I agree that you really should wear a helmet whenever you skateboard.
But what about wrist guards? It is very easy to break whether you are biking,
skating, rollerblading, or skate boarding.
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On 10/30/1999 Pre School Rider
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This post is aimed at Celeste and Matt's inquiries. A] Always wear a helmet,PLEASE. B]Wear one made for skateboarding,unless you go VERY fast(like streetluging). C] No helmet made for any moderate speed sport is really designed for use after an impact,so consider replacing any dome that has survived a good solid header. On a personal note,I've been very happy with Flyaway helmets,as I found them to be cooler than Protecs,and fit my warped braincase better,but tthat's a personal P.O.V..
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On 10/30/1999 Herbn
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This is a tip that I'll try to remember by typing it in. I've never actually needed this but, park at the bottom of the hill when you go riding especially by yourself. The first impulse is to get riding as quickly as possible, but fight it,by parking at the bottom you will prewalk the hill an find trouble spots, kicking loose rocks to the side of the road and making mental notes of potholes ,rough spots,water (dampness)stopsigns,visability ,and just general traffic conditions are much more noticable while walking. Also in the unfortunate circumstance of crashing your car is easier to get to, if you sprained your ankle what would you rather do ,walk/limp in pain a mile up the hill or buttboard down draging your good foot.Now I'll remember,maybe you will too,and also after the last ride your right at your car, cool.
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On 10/20/1999 Adam
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The "shark" helmet, also affectionately known as the "Darth Vader" helmet is made by Dr. Go Fast and goes for $995. It's designed that way to improve aerodynamics for speedboarders. See it at http://www.dr-gofast.com/helmet.htm.
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On 10/20/1999
Chris
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Herb,
I don't know if he made George Orton's but Jarret Ewanek, Dr. GoFast, makes helmets that are similar. His Web page is:
http://members.aol.com/DocGoFast/index.html
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On 10/20/1999 Herb n
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I've heard this explanation many times, about styrofoam helmets vs. protec type.Styrofoam is a non resilient material it compresses and absorbs the energy, while a resilient foam will rebound some of the energy back into your head (a bad thing)a bicycle helmet will self-destruct but even a fiberglass or otherwise durable shell helmet becomes less effective after a severe impact is absorbed,and therefore should be replaced. Who makes George Ortons shark helmet?and someone post the results of sundays 4 man D.H. at the gravity games,I was on an epic MTB ride ,with fullface helmet cause the last part was into Mountain Creek,unofficial enterance.
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On 10/20/1999
Chris
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I'd be interested to hear this myself. I use an ANSI-approved styrofoam Bell bicycle helmet. My understanding is that the way these work is that they disintegrate on impact. This type of helmet has been on the market for quite a number of years, and I've never heard of them failing. My only concern would be if you hit your head a second time while rolling. I really do like it though because it is lightweight and cool, but I do wonder if it is good enough for skateparks and low-speed downhill, say less than 30 mph. I've been toying with the idea of getting a Pro-Tec or equivalent as well, for serious skating. I'd probably keep the foam helme for cruising and freestyle. What do you think?
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On 10/20/1999 Matt
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One more question about helmets. I usually wear a bike helmet, you know the hard styrofoam type. Is it better to buy a pro-tec type helmet? Thoughts?
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On 10/20/1999
Cliff Coleman
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Don't believe the hype when told that helmets impair your vision. Exception, If you use a helmet that is designed for siting, like a motorcycle helmet, then maybe you could impair your vision if you were tucking. Otherwise, all comercial helmets go through extensive testing and would not be on the market for long if they indeed impaired the users vision. Helmets are there for your safety and should be used. If for comfort or any other reason you decide not to use one, then until it's against the law you assume all risk for not wearing one. This is your choice, but please don't convince others on a world wide web board not to use helmets!
THIS IS NOT DIRECTED AT ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL, BUT TO ALL WHO READ THIS FORUM.
Sincerely,
Cliff Coleman
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On 10/20/1999
Celeste
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Is it true that wearing a helmit to street skate impairs your vision?If it is true how can it be changed?And arent bicycle helmets and skateboard helmets basicly the same?If they are and they do impair your vision whats it gonna take to get them made right?
Thanks,Celeste
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