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I would like more info on black29
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On 3/7/2007
Will Fletcher
wrote in from
United States
(12.48.nnn.nnn)
I heard black29 stopped producing skateboards. I would like to find the company to see if this is true. I graidly aspricate your help, please get back to me so I can get some more
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Another Evo question
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On 3/6/2007 Adam
wrote in from
United States
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Does anyone know how the evo compares to the kebbek caften and the rayne demonseed as far as carving/turning ability at moderate speeds?
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Landyachtz Drop carve
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On 3/5/2007
Daneil
wrote in from
United States
(68.106.nnn.nnn)
I love my new Landyachtz board. I have 180 randal's on it., Bilitin bearings, and 81 duro Abec 11 strikers. This board is sick. No more knee soreness!!! And it tackles everything like a champ.
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Mini Deck
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On 3/3/2007 Sven
wrote in from
United States
(75.68.nnn.nnn)
Check out gravity, they have great boards, minis, slalom, whatever
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mini skateboard
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On 3/3/2007 angus
wrote in from
United States
(24.31.nnn.nnn)
hey i am looking for a good mini deck 27 inchs long with lots of pop but is lite
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sirkus
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On 2/28/2007 jared
wrote in from
United States
(208.102.nnn.nnn)
my friend got me this deck i love it its us made and tons of pop. highly recomend.
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Flexed
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On 2/27/2007 Sven
wrote in from
United States
(75.68.nnn.nnn)
Well, carveboard was kind of what I was looking for. Sort of. Something like that, with some flex for pumping, I'm certainly willing to beef it up, as you say. I weigh around 120 lbs, and I can short the WB, but I still want something to pump with. Fyi, I plan on using Randal 180s with Krypto 80mms. A speedboard shape but a carveboard/ pump board feel
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No brainer
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On 2/26/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
Sven, you'll want a stiffer board unless you're willing to 'beef it up' with a center beam.
At 40" for the wheelbase, you'd want something more along the lines of big ol' raceboard/freecarve board. I did one a few years back for Schwippert to use at Morro Bay's Super-G hill (he was then, like, 115 lbs.) and it was made from a Burton 160cm freeride deck, but I had to beef it up with a center stringer (mahogany or bass wood, I don't recall) to deal with the long-ish wheelbase (adjustable, but was out to 35" for Turri Road) and thirty mph running speeds. It worked pretty well, but was still softer than I'd have liked.
I know many of the boards 'cause I've been instructing/coaching snowboarding for two decades. "Board Slut", though, isn't a good occupational skill on the resume... ;-)
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Snowboards
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On 2/26/2007 Sven
wrote in from
United States
(75.68.nnn.nnn)
Wow man, you've got a good brain in your head, and an extensive knowledge of boards. I was actually aiming for a 40" wheel base with a speed board cut: like kebbek kind of, in order to minimize wheel bite, kind of thing. trucks mounted on areas 2" wider than the truck base, with that width extending for about 5-6", i believe, I can't remember, it's in the cold, locked garage. Something like that anyways
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Recycling snowboards
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On 2/25/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
The Static will flex a lot, though maybe not quite like a new Flexdeck longboard. Best bet is to plan on a fairly short wheelbase, right in near the inserts, with not much overhang. If you want check (well, approximate, kinda) what the boards 'sag' or flex limit will be like before cutting into it, rest it on four skateboard wheels laid on their sides. You can move those around along the edge[s] to get an idea of what flex will be at a (more-or-less) given wheelbase. Keep some width, too, as that help it stay stiffer, but don't leave the edges on (bad on the ankles in quick dismounts). To beef it up (if needed) consider a thin pre-cut strip of Hickory, Birch or Mahogany; these are usually available in 3" x 2' lengths at those artsy-craft stores; and simply t-nut that on as a center beam along underside. Be sure also the sand the whole perimeter of the cut, as the p-tex and topsheet glass can be pretty rough.
Statics, btw, were either made at Elan or (earlier) by Apocalypse Surf.
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Re snowboards
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On 2/25/2007 Sven
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks man. What about old Statics. I believe mine is about 130, moderate flex. Rather old, probably around 97
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Recycling snowboards
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On 2/22/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
Sven, look for a used stiffer Boardercross deck, like an Oxygen Supercross or Palmer CarbonCircle, maybe an old Sims or HOT raceboard. Watch the waist width on 'raceboards', and watch for softer flex noseward on BX or freecarve boards. Freeriders are possibly o.k., but only the Big ones, over 175 cm, where you'll use only up to 120cm of the midsection to mount trucks to. Generally, anything pre-1998 (before J-2's JibNation took over) will be better in the freeride arena, but modern to early 90's raceboards will be fine, and BX decks should good regardless of year.
Play-it-again sports and local rental shops are good starting points, but bomberonline's BST is better place to ask for what you want.
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Gravity
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On 2/22/2007 Sven
wrote in from
United States
(75.68.nnn.nnn)
i find Gravity makes a nice board; cheap, some flex, good shape all around. I wish they would make a speedboard though, that's what I'm hankerin' for, but i have no cash money dollahz. Any recommendations for creating a board out of a snowboard?
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ABQ. in April
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On 2/19/2007 Stubbs
wrote in from
United States
(75.11.nnn.nnn)
I look forward to it, Rob. See ya then!
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Never Summer
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On 2/19/2007
mckendry
wrote in from
United States
(67.164.nnn.nnn)
Greg I will see you @ Ditch Slap and hope to bring some of these boards. I only saw the new designs Friday. They have 5 models due. The pinner I have is sweet with Never Summer red clear 72mm 75A graphic logo wheel. I guess I could leak a photo but I'm computer stupid. I'll call my friend whose good with this sorta thing and get back to ya. Good to see your making it to NM.
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Rob!
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On 2/17/2007
Stubbs
wrote in from
United States
(70.251.nnn.nnn)
I'll take 2!
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never summer
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On 2/17/2007 mckendry
wrote in from
United States
(71.216.nnn.nnn)
I have a prototype pintail, so far so sick! I've been riding thier snowboards since 94 and have been asking them to build boards for years and today I have one! Some bells and whistles like no other...rubber dampening layer, vibration dampening core, p tex nose and tail, 3 year warranty, lightweight composite materials. I don't know how much I can tell but there coming to a hill near you!
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Flexdex
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On 2/15/2007 Mike
wrote in from
United States
(209.242.nnn.nnn)
I really like all of the boards in the Flexdex line. Can anyone give me advice on what their best all around baord would be?
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Santa Cruz Cell Block Control Wedges
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On 2/12/2007
k-lee
wrote in from
United States
(129.24.nnn.nnn)
PSR mentioned the good ol' Santa Cruz Cell Block Control Wedges, but was unsure as where to find them now. After hunting for them a while back for a buddy of mine, they turned up at Eastbilt Skates. Check it out:
http://www.eastbilt.com/accessories.htm
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SECTOR 9 PHOENIX 44.5
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On 2/8/2007 tom
wrote in from
United States
(68.192.nnn.nnn)
just ordered it. haven't recieved it yet, but i have high hopes. ill keep ya posted.
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sirkus skateboard
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On 2/8/2007 jesse
wrote in from
United States
(208.102.nnn.nnn)
i was at my local skatepark and saw this tiny kid killing it in the bowl 540s big airs you name it i think his name was d.j. he later went on to win the big foot bowl bash unbeleivable skater and he informed me he has been skate n for 2 years how was that posssible any way do you know where sirkus is from ill check the web please coment if u have seen this this little ripper.
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Evo wedges
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On 2/6/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
I think the best bet would be to 'invest' in Khiro's Rail Risers package. You'll get a bunch of wedge angles to pick from, all set pretty thin (except the 15*), stackable, and ranging from 1 to 5 degrees, plus (I think?) a 7*,10* and 15*. I'd start with small wedges up front, like 4*, and use maybe half that as a ratio for the rear (or just go flat at the tail).
If you can find these (and the last place to have them was Tahoelongboards), the old Santa-Cruz Cell-block wedges were awesome for low-profile set-ups, being around 3/16" thin and giving 5* of wedge, and being stackable.
I'd kinda be leery of the thicker wedges out there that give you 10* or so, as that just might be too tall, and too much angle. Most of those are around 1/2" at the thick end.
Bushings!! Play with those. Big results for very little money. Again, Khiro (or Bitch) are great for softer, taller bushings. Also, roller-rinks may have some neat taller bushings from companies like Sunset, Chicago, or SureGrip (SGI), worth poking around for imho. For stability, look at Radikals, and note they can be 'shaped' with a file once they're on a 5/8 bolt that's in a drill chuck (I use Tracker replacement kingpins, my cordless Dewalt, and a flat bastard file). Radikals tapered at one end (in a conical shape, but still Fat) give a nice feel for pumped turns, but also easily subdue wobbles. A bargain if you don't like roadrash.
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Re: Evo Stuff
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On 2/6/2007
Adam E.
wrote in from
United States
(144.89.nnn.nnn)
Thanks a lot for the help. I'm on a pretty tight budget, so i'm trying to invest in a good board that will last me a while, but of course i'll try and pick up good boards when I can. what angle would you recommend, if any, for front/rear risers? and does anyone know if Landyachtz still makes the 9-ply Evo?
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Lowered Landy's
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On 2/6/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.69.nnn.nnn)
Adam E., also consider two more options here in truck set-up.. Maybe thin risers or Khiro Rail-wedges to add just a tad of board-to-ground clearance or a bit of angle to improve steering quickness; and, maybe just a bushing change to a taller/softer bushing to improve parking-garage handling or slower (relatively slower) Urban car-dodging.
BTW, Landy's Urban Assault, set-up with 30* Randals(150 hanger,tho) and Flashbacks is a great inter-urban go-fast board, but won't be quite 'raceable' like the Evo, if only because it's kinda narrow, feels unsettled at speedier slides/drifts.
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Re:Adam E.and a new Evo
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On 2/5/2007 N.Q.R./ s.smith
wrote in from
United States
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Evo's are great boards, no doubt. but you need to have different boards for different runs. Hence the word "Quiver".I have an Evo with 180's W/(back hanger flipped)and gumballs. I ride it just for downhill. It turns nice,but its perfect and stable for crazy speed. I also have a sector 9 Bomber that I use just for GS,Parking ramps,and so on.It also has 180's(hangers not flipped) W/ S9 76mm speedvents and it turns quick & tight. I use hard bushings on my Evo and soft/med on the Bomber.The flashbacks will be fine but how tight is tight? Its really all about different setups and runs and what works best for you. Something to think about; Invest in the Evo,some trucks,wheels,bushings and play around with different set-ups and see what works best. Hope this helps.
sean
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