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On 10/9/2005
Jeff
wrote in from
United States
(68.80.nnn.nnn)
im lookin for one of those oldschool zephyr boards from back in the day. nobody has them! i just want something like it. can somebody help me, please?
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Alva
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On 10/9/2005
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(80.229.nnn.nnn)
Try Tailtap.com
We get ours from them....getting them from Alva is V. difficult.
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My guess at more flex issues.....
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On 10/9/2005
T.O.
wrote in from
United States
(12.148.nnn.nnn)
Kash, I'd have to agree with your assessment.
From a slalom racing point of view, I think with better technique less help from the deck is needed...although I kinda feel like a little bit of flex makes the whole board a touch more dynamic to ride, and maybe gives a sense of forgiveness when your defensively soaking up speed with your legs...If you know what I mean??
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alva reissue
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On 10/9/2005
russ
wrote in from
United States
(69.154.nnn.nnn)
hey I've been looking for an alva reissue to skate parking garages anyone know where I can find one without having to use Ebay.
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Flex
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On 10/9/2005
Kash
wrote in from
Canada
(161.184.nnn.nnn)
Cool,,,thanks and understood,,,,,,,here's a question for tight slalom,,,
I've been using a PPS hybryd foam core,,,flex set for 160 lb person,,,,,,with my foot stance is basically over both front and back trucks,,,with this stance the board flex is minimal and/or unnoticeable........therefore I'm not benefiting anything from the flex,,,, make the board softer/flexier,,,I may have to much flex and pop off of the line thru the course or off the board completely.
Having seen some racers this past year using a wood core board,,(the axe board),
kind of make sense,,,,all the energy from the rider is directly initiated thru the board ........resulting a faster speed thru the course ( as long as the racers technique is sound)???????
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flex
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On 10/8/2005
T.O.
wrote in from
United States
(12.148.nnn.nnn)
as the deck flexes the steering angle of the trucks progressively get steeper
through the turn. The "ever tightening turn" is the accelerating force that keeps you going forward.....
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Board Flex ???????
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On 10/8/2005
Kash
wrote in from
Canada
(161.184.nnn.nnn)
Sorry to ask a silly question,,,,, but I'm familiar with board flex with snowboards,,but not as much with skateboards....
How does the flex of the board benefit a rider in slalom and giant slalom??????
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jimmy plummer
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On 10/7/2005
john acacio
wrote in from
United States
(207.170.nnn.nnn)
though a re-issue, it's quite comfortable underfoot even for the tallest of riders. if one dislikes 'short', j. plummers'classical shape may surprise. i find it portable, appealing, & yeah whatever, nostalgic. seismics & grippins currently dress this slightly under-rated plank. two 1/8 inch shock pads buffers nicely.
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z flex
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On 10/7/2005 james
wrote in from
United States
(68.69.nnn.nnn)
i have the jimmy plummer z flex deck and it carves better than anyboard i have ever had
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Flexdex
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On 10/7/2005
Patrick Martin
wrote in from
United States
(68.85.nnn.nnn)
I own three Flexdexs and think they are great. The board hugs the road completely differant than a wooden deck. For carving and sliding I find they wonderfull. I only need one so if people want they can get back to me.
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subsonic swift 42
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On 10/6/2005 dennis
wrote in from
Sweden
(83.250.nnn.nnn)
Hi duudes!
I just bought a subsonic swift 42, any of you guys riding that board?
Ipmressions?
What kind of setup do you use?
Thanks/D
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z flex
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On 10/3/2005
mike
wrote in from
United States
(12.218.nnn.nnn)
i am looking to buy vintage z flex decks. let me know what you got. thanks, mike
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drop speed
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On 10/3/2005
jaWes
wrote in from
Sweden
(83.250.nnn.nnn)
I have av landy drop speed, great board, and with jimz hangers on dh plates or just RII 180 hangers on dh plates, no bite at all with fly´s or gummies.
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Surf Skate
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On 9/29/2005
Brady
wrote in from
United States
(70.149.nnn.nnn)
I believe Chicken is in the process of building my surf style deck. Longboard Larry was a close 2nd. I`ll post pics when finished.
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motion longboards
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On 9/29/2005
dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(216.17.nnn.nnn)
dang i went on the the motion site today. SEXY! carbon fiber, sweet graphics... im lookin at the highlander. has anyone ever been on a motion? just trying to find out more about them. thanks, -dan
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drop speed
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On 9/29/2005
joseph
wrote in from
Australia
(211.30.nnn.nnn)
i have one and it feels great underfoot but i have a few issues with mine.
1 it wheel bites with downhill randals. i wanted to run flys but it just isnt going to happen with the amount of wheelbite i get with gummies.
2 i got a defective board. it is delaminating in the middle. i inquired about it wanting a replacement but was told this problem had occured many times and the board would be fine. well i'm not too happy about having a delaminating board under foot at 50 mile an hour and i dont think anyone else would think different.
as for my opinion if you want to carve get another board. if you want to bomb it feels great but i'm certainly never going to buy another landyacht. i'm getting a rayne or a kebbek.
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flexdex impressions
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On 9/29/2005
peters
wrote in from
United States
(24.18.nnn.nnn)
Dan, these decks are built for carving hills in cruise mode, standing toward center there's a 'saggy' flex that comes to life once you put some speed behind it and carve it like you're surfing. On flatland, it doesn't rebound as fast or as high as a cambered slalom deck or longboard, but it shines when you're into surfing the slope. The material is dense, it seems 2x as heavy as other decks the same size. Lasts forever, long as you don't nose or tail slam it. No longer selling any currently, but still have a collection and posted pics & impressions on this page: home.comcast.net/~jampet99/rides/gear01.html
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Scott's board
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On 9/28/2005 Dave
wrote in from
United States
(67.189.nnn.nnn)
I agree with more risers for no wheelbite.
Also use some wedged risers with the fat end
to the tail of the board. 10-20deg front and
5-10 back. This makes the front end turn more
than the back and feels better.
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andy
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On 9/28/2005 dan@CSU
wrote in from
United States
(216.17.nnn.nnn)
andy how bout' a review from you about flexdex
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Scott's board
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On 9/27/2005 bean-a-reano
wrote in from
United States
(216.89.nnn.nnn)
Scott, first thing I would do is add a bit of riser. Other than that Swap out your front truck for an Race Track X It has a straight pivot for a quicker turning front. The RTS has a bent pivot, is more stable, and generally better suited to the rear. With the RTX you can a tighter front and still have it be very turny. What size wheels are you using? Hope this helps and good luck.
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Help with my Mallard Set Up
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On 9/27/2005
Scott B
wrote in from
United States
(68.109.nnn.nnn)
Howdy all!
I am an old skool skate rat from the 70's. I was a huge slalom fan back in the day(had my first Hester Slalom with Special cut Road Riders, Gull Wing splits and wearing the cat eye Vuarnets before I could drive and evolved to a Sims Team Summer Ski in the 80's (lost these awesome works of art back in the 90's to a thief (My Powell Beamer and other Fibreflexs went with them). Just bought a 31 1/2" x 8 3/4" Fibreflex Mallard Model deck with Tracker Race Track S trucks and 77a Abec 11 wheels. Bearings are REDS (thinking about getting back on it!). I took it out today for the first time and noticed a nasty wheel rub on the front (which are canted towards the tail). What are your suggestions to fix? I weigh 230 and the deck is real stiff. My fixes would be to: Cant the front trucks forward, drill further up, adjust the riser height, change the trucks change the wheels or both. I do not want to tighten the bushings (it feels pretty smooth to this old dog right now, don't want it too tight for pumping around the block). Any ideas from the gurus out there. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Scott
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flexdex
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On 9/27/2005
Andy
wrote in from
United States
(71.108.nnn.nnn)
I own a flexdex and am currently looking for another if anyone has one for sale please e-mail me with flexdex in the subject.
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flexdex
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On 9/27/2005 kaspian
wrote in from
United States
(65.99.nnn.nnn)
I've only stepped on one Flexdex in my life -- a board maybe 32-33 inches long with a basic surfboard shape. It was saggy. The setup was less than optimal (small wheels and tight trucks) so I can't really comment on the ride. As I recall, it felt heavy for a smallish skateboard. My impression wasn't really favorable -- though it did LOOK kind of cool.
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flexdex
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On 9/27/2005 dan@CSU
wrote in from
United States
(216.17.nnn.nnn)
flexdex is back in buisness; i'm thinking about getting one- they seem pretty sweet. anyone ever been on one?
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chris
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On 9/27/2005 dan@CSU
wrote in from
United States
(216.17.nnn.nnn)
Chris, the first thing you should know is that landy won't be making any more drop races for 6 months. they say that the drop speed has a nicer concave anyway. you can trust it will be plenty stable, and i'm sure it carves as well as any other downhill board. -dan
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