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Afroman Longboards
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On 3/8/2005 Kman
wrote in from
United States
(68.98.nnn.nnn)
I am in need of a new longboard deck and was wondering where I can find an afroman deck? I particullarly want the torpedo. I can only find one website that has the deck and it is sold out. Help!
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Team LSD Lucky Skate Pickle on EBay
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On 3/2/2005 Dan
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
Item #7138514866 Only 100 were ever made. Money goes to the Grind For Life Cancer Fund. For more info go to grindforlife.org or talk to Mike Rogers (M.R.) at the Tampa Pro.
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Holodeck
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On 2/27/2005 Rick from OZ
wrote in from
Australia
(203.9.nnn.nnn)
Well that title might eventually result in a few Trekkies getting outside in the fresh air to go skateboarding. That hollow deck looks fantastic. It's great to see someone doing something along these lines. I've had similar ideas for decks using old surf technology, but not for a board that actually uses the old hollow design principles. Good luck with it, I'll certainly be interested when you're done, price and exchange rate willing. One thing, though, I'd like to see a bit of a kicktail, especially on the shorter one (Making the deck a bit longer rather than shortening the wheelbase). Just my personal preference.
Cheers
Rick
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Hollow Skateboard - Inspired by Tom Blake
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On 2/26/2005
Jack
wrote in from
United States
(66.82.nnn.nnn)
Although I don't consider myself a surfer, I have for years been a student of surfing history. I have always wanted to build a skateboard using the construction techniques that Tom Blake used on his revolutionary hollow surfboards in the 1930's. Up until now it has always been a pipe dream. Last week I took my idea of building a hollow skateboard to my friend and master craftsman, Bill Boothby, the same guy responsible for building the Radikal Start Ramp Trailer.
Of course, Bill looked at me like I was nuts when I explained to him what I wanted to do. We spent some time drawing up various crude plans and then just dove right in, making it up as we went along.
What you see below is fruit of our first effort. The board measures 36" x 9" and is a hair under 3/4" thick. The internal framework utilizes maple and bamboo. The area between the trucks is hollow and features a bamboo stringer running the length of the deck with bamboo struts spaced evenly throughout. The frame is skinned with baltic birch, stained to resemble redwood. As you can notice in the photo there is a slight side to side roll along the bottom of the deck, there is a slight rocker on the bottom surface also. It is quite a bit lighter than a solid wood board of similar dimension. It also sounds cool when you tap on it.
We also are planning on producing 32" and 48" versions. A very limited number of these decks will be made, each one will be signed and numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity. Each "Smithby" will be completely handmade.
For more info drop me an email or give me a call.
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Bozi
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On 2/26/2005 Dankdownhiller
wrote in from
United States
(66.157.nnn.nnn)
One word!!!!!!Bozi.....More words Mad Bomber II.
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70's style board with flex
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On 2/25/2005 scott
wrote in from
United States
(24.194.nnn.nnn)
Kylie, want a board with lots of flex and some style, try an insect "big bug" steve hopper will make it as flexy as you want according to your weight and style of skating. insectskateboards.com
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staples huh?
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On 2/24/2005 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
i took one of my ol boards apart to recondition it for ebay sale. It has my first set of modular(three piece) hangers on it, they lower the ride about 3/4 of an inch and the bases are recessed into the deck about 5/16(8mm) to lower things a bit more. The board was bolted together with m5 stainless hardware,which is a bit bigger than 10 32 (regular bolts). The base plates had an extra set of really close to 5mm holes,that seemed crooked. I had to stare at stuff for a while to remember "what did i do way back then?", i know the board was straight. The extra holes made a 2.1 pattern with the very outer baseplate holes. OK, i mounted the bases fairly solid with the outer mounting holes.With the hangers on, i measured the wheelbase both normally and crossways(rt front to lft rear,and lft front to rt rear) and shifted the trucks to get these to agree as closely as possible,i seem to remember you can get really close. The diagonal measurements really exagerate any discrepancy. By the way, if you got access to a lathe and can straighten the axle warp a bit before mounting things up you'll get even closer to truely straight. Once the bases seem straight you're still only bolted with two bolts now you should have a way to prop up the board and drill the new holes in the baseplates through the holes in the board, i drill real close to 5mm and use a real sharp bit so you don't need a lot of pressure,which might shift the bases.i use cobalt stub(short) drills for as much stuff as possible.
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Misaligned trucks, again
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On 2/24/2005
Svarteld
wrote in from
Sweden
(213.64.nnn.nnn)
...goes something like this.
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Misaligned trucks
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On 2/24/2005
Svarteld
wrote in from
Sweden
(213.64.nnn.nnn)
Here's a way to straighten badly drilled decks (and base plates):
Make base plate holes 5,5 mm instead of 5 mm, and fold/cut four staples like an "L", with one of the parts as long as the base plate is deep. Then, put that part of the staple inside the truck hole, fasten the other end on the base with tape, and correct the truck misalignment by turning the staple inside the hole: move them in pair, so the two cosest to the nose are located at the same angle, and similar with the other two, but in reverse. Start with all four along the boards length axis, then turn front pair at one side, and rear pair the other way, as much as needed. If you need more adjustment, drill 6,0 mm and use a suitable larger staple.
Also, to adjust for crooked kingpin drillings in the base plate: use a washer on left or right side between base plate and deck, and choose a nice washer thickness to straighten things up.
Now, ride it and feel like a black velvet Elvis playing poker with dogs.
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Truely tacky art
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On 2/23/2005 greg olsen
wrote in from
Canada
(209.205.nnn.nnn)
Wow that 'surf' art makes Black Velvet Elvis paintings and paintings of dogs playing poker look high brow! YUK!!
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Long Boards
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On 2/21/2005
Dave Jones
wrote in from
United States
(68.169.nnn.nnn)
I work with Al Scholl Surf artist of renown in So.California we are about to manufacture 48" to 66" laminated hardwood (NOT plywood) ! long boards with Al's Pictures on reverse see www.agribags.com for his work scroll down the page. Any body interested ? $80.00 wholsale for blanks, the picture "Room with a view" is in Balboa mueseum in San Diego Hall of Champions "The history of surfing." Dave Jones 'Old Dog' woodworker.
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Straight holes on DH Race
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On 2/21/2005 Mike
wrote in from
Canada
(154.5.nnn.nnn)
This is a reply to the post about the holes on the DH Race.
As truck holes and deck holes are smaller than the 10/32 hardware you can usually straighten a boards alignment by making sure the trucks are aligned before the hardware is tightened.
If the holes are so crooked that this dosen't fix the problem email Landyachtz and they should be able to fix it no problem.
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straight holes
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On 2/21/2005
Boone Speed
wrote in from
United States
(64.136.nnn.nnn)
I currently have a Landyatchz DH Race IV, which I love, but I can tell that it's not drilled perfectly straight. I can carve slightly harder left then right. How can I get a deck that I'm sure is drilled perfectly?
thanks
eric
Landyatch z DH Race IV deck
Randal DH trucks
Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball bearings
Abec 11 Flywheels 97mm
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70's boards
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On 2/19/2005
Kylie
wrote in from
United States
(209.181.nnn.nnn)
I'm looking for a 70's style board with lots of flex. Any suggestions? I've been told sector 9 cosmic one and also soul board flexy deck challanger 2.
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flexible fliers
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On 2/19/2005 Dave G
wrote in from
United States
(207.69.nnn.nnn)
So...Mr lLoYd,
So in a nut shell,it is you position that we should be flexible so that we don't get bent out of shape??
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flex specs
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On 2/18/2005 tom t
wrote in from
Canada
(64.228.nnn.nnn)
My deck is a 36" with a 3/4" camber, no concave, and a 27.5" WB. The peak of the camber is 12" from the front (1/3 of the way back). She rides so sweetly...I weigh in around 210lbs, and I carve hills and ride steep back-alley snake-runs on her, and she's really good at it. The rebound comes from the epoxy used to glue the two 5-ply pcs together (there is no fiberglass). Made her myself, and I'm really surprised at how well it performs. psYchOLloyd is right, stiff decks really feel like logs compared to a spring-loaded ride. Flex is good. Very, very good.
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flex
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On 2/18/2005
cfavero
wrote in from
United States
(24.13.nnn.nnn)
yea,what he said.cf
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flex...
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On 2/18/2005 psYch0Lloyd
wrote in from
United States
(198.160.nnn.nnn)
...is overly underrated but then again most people may not know where they stand.
cambred decks that do not flex (is too stiff for one's weight) depending on the truck type can oversteer or understeer and
feel foreign underfoot. among other things a lack of flex takes away the board's ability to absorb bumps or rolled over debris.
flat decks that do not flex are logs.
rockered decks are in constant flex.
Cambred or flat decks that are too flexy become and remain rockered decks. these tend to sap most of the energy that is being
applied to the deck.
a cambred deck with optimum flex (correct for the rider's weight) should be flat or close to flat when static (no weight/unweight applied). it should be rockered when weighted (as when pumped) and regain full cambre when unweighted - during the transition between turns.
flat decks should have some flex but to a somewhat lesser degree.
rockered decks should be stiff or they'd bottom out.
the right amount of flex translates to a return in energy invested. too much amounts to wasted energy too little means less tactile feedback unforgiving in regards to road hazards.
flex is a tricky subject because there are so many kinds some sought after while others refrained from (tortional flex). some defined others unmentioned (mid-board flex, tail flex, and genuflex) many people don't realize that they are subconciously redefining their flex preferences as this isn't a readily visible feature on most any skateboard (just kidding about the drop knee turn.)
That being said flex is relative, meaning riders of similar weight can have different flex preferences depending on their riding styles...
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New Pocket Pistol Decks
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On 2/18/2005
Joe I
wrote in from
United States
(63.87.nnn.nnn)
Holy Cr@p,
Has anybody else seen all the new decks at www.pocketpistolskates.com? Park boards, new downhill and longboards, all with sick graphics. Great to see that Duane Peters indy ad after all these years. Funny that machine gun logo looks familiar...?
Somebody get a hold of these and post up a review.
Amazing to me that we have all of these options in board shapes and sizes. Seems like the not too distant past if you wanted anything other than a kickflipper, ebay was your best choice.
Viva la Skate Renaissance,
Joe
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dregs board
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On 2/18/2005
darylmad
wrote in from
United States
(151.188.nnn.nnn)
Hi,
I have a Dregs Suptertanker longboard that i daont want anymore and will sell for $20, with griptape!!!!!!!!!
Thanks and give me an e-mail,
Daryl
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diamond tail
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On 2/16/2005 AenGhooste
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(193.113.nnn.nnn)
Yo Vincent, the diamond tail is lush, the flex is a little much for me at 190lbs but the thing is indestructable and satisfying, the pop is great and the set up means the front trucks can be well lose. back trucks need real tightness tho. the kick is sweet, just the right angle AND its lighter than a normal skateboard with a bigger wheel base and longer deck =)))
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fibreflex
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On 2/14/2005
darylmad
wrote in from
United States
(151.188.nnn.nnn)
Hey i got a 44" fibreflex pintail that has been lightly used and just regripped.
If anyone wants it i'll take best offer............................................ ...........................
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re: flex
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On 2/11/2005 G. Mark
wrote in from
United States
(199.46.nnn.nnn)
I forgot to say, I have boards like the Deathbox Iron Cross for ditch/ramp/park riding, and those don't seem to flex much. Rock-n-rolls and flex don't mix for me. To flex or not to flex depends on what I'm wanting to do.
Having a quiver of choices is what rocks!
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flex
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On 2/11/2005 G. Mark
wrote in from
United States
(199.46.nnn.nnn)
I ride mostly side-laminated hardwood "plank" decks (29" to 62") for carving and surf-style boardwalking stuff. The 29" and 33" aren't flexing much at all, but the 45" and larger ones do. I used to think these were all super stiff decks until I had some photos taken of me riding the longer ones. The first thing I noticed: the flex in the deck. It's not felt much when riding - it's not bouncy - but it is there, helping to sharpen turns and dampen road vibrations.
I also ride a Bahne Banshee, medium flex, for performance carving. It is fairly stiff for my weight, and carves like a Ferrari compared to the longer, heavier plank decks. The flex on it feels like it's purpose is to keep the wheels glued to the road, and I really like that.
My summation: flex is a huge benefit to skateboarding enjoyment and performance, as long as it's a controlled flex. For me, that means "not too much, but some".
With flex or any aspect of skateboarding, keep in mind that "if it feels good to you, go for it". Vive le difference.
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deep concave
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On 2/9/2005
woof
wrote in from
United States
(130.132.nnn.nnn)
Check out Skaterbuilt... some to be released new boards here... top pic on the page http://skaterbuilt.com/main.htm
Check out the board on the extreme left in the picture at the top... then check out the other pics on this page for current offereings in action... I see one in particular that clearly has a nice "W" shaped footwell... looks like it is a VRS II... see: http://skaterbuilt.com/merch.htm for better pics of current line. You should be able to find something here, no?
My taste runs more to the yet-to-be-released swallow-tails, and if you want some reccomendations for modern concaves that are more in the 70's syle than in 80's style, let me know... I have a few suggestions there too...
woof
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