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noskoolz and the Luke
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On 9/28/2004 steelkilt
wrote in from
United States
(128.231.nnn.nnn)
Bean,
are you running 60 or 65mm noskoolz? I was running 65 mm power paws, but bumped up to 70mm and this made a nice difference. rolls longer, faster and the whole setup feels more robust overall. I may go to gumballs @ 76mm and ditch the risers, giving me more street-to-kingpin clearance while keeping overall deck height nice-n-low.
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custom nosewalker
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On 9/28/2004 steelkilt
wrote in from
United States
(128.231.nnn.nnn)
beano,
hey may my main setup is very similar to yours: nosewalker with cutouts, tracker 184s, angled risers, 70mm flashbacks (or 70mm power paws). it's the best setup I've got -- rides like a cadillac when I want it to, but also performs on the hills.
I've got the longer kingpins in the trackers, yellow stims and blue bones, running pretty loose, but I can't turn like that.
I'm curious, how do you have your risers set up? My risers are set up with both fat ends facing the tail, which may be why I can't turn like you. Perhaps I need to flip that rear riser.
cheers
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b-ride
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On 9/27/2004 bean-a-reano
wrote in from
United States
(216.89.nnn.nnn)
I have a nosewalker. I put cutouts in it. Super loose indy 215s angled risers and 75a noskools. I can carve 180 on the bike path. Big boards are great for cruising, or bombing. I used to commute to school on it, but I did prefer a smaller board for haulin down the sidewalks. What i'm sayin is have differnt sizes and types of baoards, so you are not stuck with only one option.
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B-Ride
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On 9/27/2004 chris
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
hey rory have you ever been on a board that big? i used to think i wanted a luke nosewalker untill i tried one it was cool but way to big for anything but a empty street
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super flexy deck
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On 9/27/2004
chris
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
anybody know of a super flexy, short (32" or less) deck with alot of camber and a big kicktail? i need something for places i cant take my longboard i was thinking maybe a cosmic 1 but would like something shorter
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On 9/27/2004 Rory
wrote in from
United States
(152.42.nnn.nnn)
Thinking about purchasing a Landyachtz B-Ride. Any impressions? Comments? Concerns? I would like to hear some commentary before i drop those bills.
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UA
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On 9/26/2004 chris
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
its not a UA its an EVO i just thought it was relevant since the two are similar (nose angle)
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UA
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On 9/26/2004 james
wrote in from
United States
(158.136.nnn.nnn)
Chris, what year is your UA, it looks thicker then mine. Also, did you cut off the tail? I know someone who did that to make his board lighter. I never really use my tail.
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UA experimentation
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On 9/26/2004 chris
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
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UA experimentation
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On 9/26/2004 chris
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
have you ever tried a quick turn seismic on the front of your UA i have one on my evo and it is amazing
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urban assault truck setups
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On 9/26/2004 james
wrote in from
United States
(158.136.nnn.nnn)
Hey yeall,
I have been fooling around lately with my collection of trucks and urban Assault. Originally the Randal Downhills are ideal for this board because of the angle of the mounts. What I did was keep the 160 base plate, remove the 160 hangar, and replace that with an R-II 180 hangar, but flipped. This lowers the board even MORE, and gives a more stable, commuter feel to it. Its a cinch to dodge almost anything in my way.
When I go downhill carving with my UA I'll put the 160 hangars back on it and enjoy the ride. Has anyone else experimented with their DH or Urban Assault?
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Taz board
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On 9/26/2004 GlenD
wrote in from
United States
(216.102.nnn.nnn)
Never heard of those boards. They look nice.
Have him make you some wheel cutouts though.
The center of the cutout should be a little inside of the
inside truck bolts to work with Randal's.
Heavy guys can make Randal's turn really well, well enough
to get wheelbite that will pitch you on your head every time.
The wheel cutouts will allow you to carve hard without the worry of wheelbite.
Enjoy your new deck.
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No Ka Oi
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On 9/26/2004 ucsbguy
wrote in from
United States
(169.231.nnn.nnn)
Is the No Ka Oi a good deck to start with? I'm new to longboarding and haven't skated at all in 10 years. Looking for a good commuter that can carve if I'm in the mood.
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comet ice
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On 9/26/2004 john
wrote in from
United States
(67.122.nnn.nnn)
I was looking for a 9-9.5 wide, ~15.5 wb pool/park deck with a gentle tail,
one where my rear foot is not sitting at an angle.
If the tail jumps up directly behind the rear truck, it's not for me, it was
those early years riding the G&S warptail II maybe.
The Comet ice is 9", 15.875 wb, the tail is late and low. super comfy bowl
carving, still very secure feeling.
I got it from Skateworks in mountain view
and rode it at sunnyvale skatepark that day. (Jake Phelps was there).
the graphics have no skulls, flames, snakes, dragons, but I like them anyway,
:-).
you can see it at www.cometskateboards.com
Very pleased. very happy, thanks comet, glad you didn't disappear, I thought
you had.
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decision made
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On 9/26/2004
Taz_FL
wrote in from
United States
(24.129.nnn.nnn)
Well, I think I'm going to go with this http://www.longboardlarry.net/56.htm I've been talking to Larry and hes going to make me a shorter version at 48" with a little modification to the nose area making it come to a little more of a point instead of rounded. And I'm going with this design as far as graphics
http://www.longboardlarry.net/picsvids/flame.jpg just different colors.
This guys boards were spoken of pretty highly on another forum by a couple of guys around my size. He's suppose to be sending me somepics of the shape layout today.
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you forgot one!
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On 9/26/2004
tyler
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
What about the Tahoe Tallac for a huge cruiser? That thing with 180 seismics and flash's rips.
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Boards for the average sized guy
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On 9/25/2004
hugh r
wrote in from
United States
(68.232.nnn.nnn)
Taz, Glen's right about choices being limited for guys like you and he ( I am a skinny guy now... weighed myself this morning and I was only 230 lbs )
But there are a handful of excellent boards that will fit the bill for most types of skating... not to mention "customs"
For pools or parks the Skatebuilt Pig is an excellent big guy board
For parking structures the North Tahoe 2000 is exceptional for guys our size
For downhill cruising/bombing the thick version of Bozi MB II is hard to beat
For speedboarding it's got to be the Big Red X drop through deck
For a huge cruiser the Ed E Bankrider is wonderful (haven't tried the bigger red x yet, but it shows promise)
For your size, wheel choice will be critical. Abec 11 has what I believe to be the finest full line of wheels available, and a good selection of durometers that can be matched up to your terrain, size, and riding style easily.
My two cents... HR
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PSR
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On 9/25/2004
Martin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(83.67.nnn.nnn)
Hey Eric,
See you at Morro,I am looking forward to hearing what a "dyed-in-the-wool" long time Turner owner thinks of my new take on the classic.
Carole and Dave, the Franco/English couple from your resort say Hi, they came to see us this summer in France and will be working with me this winter at Park City!
Got to go, still packing the shipping boxes!
Martin.
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super flexy deck
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On 9/25/2004
chris
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
anybody know of a super flexy, short (32" or less) deck with alot of camber and a big kicktail? i need something for places i cant take my longboard i was thinking maybe a cosmic 1 but would like something shorter
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Taz's choices amended
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On 9/24/2004 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(24.53.nnn.nnn)
Somehow,I didn't notice your physical size,so the Trilam becomes a quick/soft Slalom board, and the Barfoot, while still viable, becomes an urban-quick sidewalk surfer. Hmm, better ask Hugh R. about "Average" sized boards, as I'm a Lightweight at 167 lbs...
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Wedge-flex
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On 9/24/2004 Jesse Pedersen
wrote in from
Canada
(24.66.nnn.nnn)
It si the most stable and quick turning board ever.
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DH
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On 9/24/2004 Daniel
wrote in from
Canada
(24.66.nnn.nnn)
If your looking for a board with good stability and excellent speed,I recomend the DH race, by landyachtz.
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Taz
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On 9/23/2004 GlenD
wrote in from
United States
(216.102.nnn.nnn)
Taz, I'm a bit bigger than you 6'4" 270lbs. and my advice would be to get a Gravity Ed Economy Bank rider or street rider. Set it up with some Tracker 184's and a set of ABEC 11 Flashbacks and you'll have a good time. Check out the Gordon and Smith 44" pintail and Cutaway models, they work great too.
A lot of the decks out there are too soft for us averaged sized men. The Barfoot would probably fit into the too soft category. Most of the Sector 9 stuff is too.
Being older and bigger does mean that falls can happen a lot quicker, that or our reaction times have slowed down. Get a helmet and wear the thing all the time. When you're dorking around is when you tend to fall the most.
Click on the Solidskate banner ad to the left of this page, they have all the gear and can hook you up right.
Enjoy the return to skating.
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oops
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On 9/23/2004
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(68.93.nnn.nnn)
Note to self...learn to spell...
"connected"
Oh, and...
http://www.abec11.com/show.asp?fn=shop&id=120
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BRX 36"
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On 9/23/2004
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(68.93.nnn.nnn)
The BRX 36" Ditch Digger is very worthy of your green. I did the graphics on it...not patting myself on the back, part of the story...so the one I had I didn't wanna skate. My big ditch board got twisted, humidity's a bitch, so I was looking through my stash for a replacement. I "carpet skated" a few different ones to compare and that BRX kept feeling best of all.
8 plys. Stiff. 36". Good concave, sorta mellow, but comfy. Very nice nose and tail angles. I called the lovely Miss Elizabeth, C.C.'s right hand woman, and ordered one up.
This, to me, is one of those boards that re-establish your love for these rolling things. I'm proud to be conected to it.
For the record...I'm not making royalties or anything.
Go buy one. Thank me later.
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