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martin's deck
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On 10/21/2005 toddc
wrote in from
United States
(68.123.nnn.nnn)
can you clue us in on the trucks....width, angle of risers front and back? Looks like a killer set up.
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Steve Hopper & Gareth Roe-Long overdue thanks!
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On 10/21/2005
Martin Drayton
wrote in from
United States
(70.58.nnn.nnn)
Thank you guys for building my own design (with help from Billy B) custom Torsion Core deck for Morro Bay. It was beautifully finished and everything I hoped it would be...Simply put, THE BEST TS DECK I HAVE EVER RIDDEN!
I got a phonecall from a European deck builder complimenting me on the deck and saying he hoped it was going to be an option on the site!!!
Keep building the best boards out there!
Martin.
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insect
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On 10/21/2005 drex
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
I had Steve make me a Cutaway a few months ago and the damn thing flies!! I use it as my parking structure speed demon. I used to take a few boards with me when I went parking structure riding, a 57" Ed Econonmy Streetrider, a SurfOne Woody, a 44" Fiberflex pintail and Curve (now Subsonic)Swift 40. The Curve is so-oo stable it's almost boring, you have to have a really-really steep incline to feel the "rush". the Ed' is just fun, the fiberflex is a little squirly, the SurfOne is fun too. But the Insect Cutaway is just perfect (for me) It's super fast, and quick, yet very stable. The board has a lively feel to it(which I like).
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Insect Flex
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On 10/20/2005
EPS
wrote in from
United States
(162.136.nnn.nnn)
I ride an Insect Big Bug, built by Steve for 'proper' flex under my 180 pounds. He got it just right, this board is so smooth and responsive. I definitely prefer it to my Landyahtz Chief pintail, which is also a very nice ride with medium-stiff flex as well. That board is my loaner/trunk board. I'd really like to add an Insect Cutaway for the somewhat shorter wheelbase.
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insect flex
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On 10/19/2005 booch
wrote in from
United States
(199.245.nnn.nnn)
anyone ride an insect? whats ur flex? how much you weight? hows the response?
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eddi
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On 10/17/2005 thesultan
wrote in from
United States
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eddie dont sell ur soul to skateboarding use ur money to bet on monstor truck raceing instead its way more american and worth it
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need new deck
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On 10/16/2005
eddie
wrote in from
United States
(209.99.nnn.nnn)
looking at new decks. i like to slide and drift, plus bomb hills and free carve. thinking about getting a drop deck. what do you think?
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Elysian Waves
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On 10/15/2005 Kyle
wrote in from
United States
(67.171.nnn.nnn)
BOOCH, The new surf the streets deck is so sick. I would recommend that for you man, its great for downhill, but short enought for crusin' anywhere you need to go. www.surfthestreets.net
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decks + more decks
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On 10/14/2005 kaspian
wrote in from
United States
(65.99.nnn.nnn)
Booch, I think you'll find that most people who are into longboarding, slalom and/or downhill have a quiver of different boards for different kinds of skating. Scrolling back through this forum will give you an idea of the kind of stuff people like.
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ok
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On 10/14/2005 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(216.17.nnn.nnn)
well ok- i ride a landy evo for downhill, it rocks more than i could say. i ride a rayne timeline for commuting/carving/slalom, it's just OK- i wish i wouldda bought something with a fiberglass laminate.
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oops
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On 10/14/2005 booch
wrote in from
United States
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and..price range def doesnt matter haha.
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skate or die
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On 10/14/2005 booch
wrote in from
United States
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im not looking for anything specific...just seeing what others ride..what they like what they recommend. just seeing what everyone else is ridin. what ya ride? why?
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booch
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On 10/14/2005 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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booch if you tell us more specifically what you're lookin for we can help more. all around/downhill/commuter/slalom/etc? and also price range- then i'll hook you up.
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jeff
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On 10/14/2005
glenn
wrote in from
United States
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hey jeff the cab/mcgills have concave but not much at all
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Question for nicnoyd
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On 10/14/2005
Jeff Kasson
wrote in from
United States
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Are the cab/mcgill reissues flat, or do they have concave? If they are concave, is their much? The Powell-peralta website doesn't have a side view. Thanks a bunch!
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WHATS YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE??
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On 10/14/2005 BOOCH
wrote in from
United States
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need a new deck. what ya ya like>? what ya ride? why?
boast about your board
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@ Jeff Kasson
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On 10/14/2005
nicnoyd
wrote in from
Germany
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The McGill & Cab Reissues are just as you described them! Looks like the Original Shape..Sold a Mcgill last week,complete with Rails & NoseBone,looked like a lot of Fun!!
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skateboard decks
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On 10/13/2005 Gerri
wrote in from
United States
(64.136.nnn.nnn)
if you're looking for a strong deck try a lib technologies. they cost alot more than a mini logo but last way longer due to their construction (maple laminates and fiber glass). pop war also makes one with 2 layers of fiber glass. but everyone's opinion on decks is gonna be different. some decks that dont have any fiber glass could last just as long or longer than one that does have fiber glass. skate style has alot to do with it too, with all the stress thats put on a board from flip tricks and hard landings it's bound to break alot quicker. trial and error, try different brands or maybe an aluminum deck. good luck
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re:
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On 10/12/2005 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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if you're talking about a shortboard, you can't go wrong with a mini-logo deck. canadian maple and pretty cheap!
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skateboard decks
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On 10/12/2005
trisha
wrote in from
United States
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I'm buying a deck for my son for Christmas, the last 2 broke easily, what are the best boards made of ?
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Powell reissue Cab/McGill decks
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On 10/12/2005
Jeff Kasson
wrote in from
United States
(205.133.nnn.nnn)
Has anyone purchased one of the new Powell Cab or McGill reissue decks from www.powell-peralta.com? I want the old shape with now nose kick and little to no concave. Any feedback - thanks?
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alva reissue
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On 10/11/2005 gerri
wrote in from
United States
(64.136.nnn.nnn)
check out www.dektoutskateshop for alva reissue. sells complete or deck only
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Trial and error
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On 10/10/2005
T.O.
wrote in from
United States
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Kash,
The trial and error thing is such an inefficient exercise in frustration...........until something Gels
Then it's called "The fruit of my labor" ;-)
later, Tod
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more flex guessing
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On 10/9/2005
Kash
wrote in from
Canada
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Hey T.O. thanks for the reply back and it is noted,,,,,,I'm sure there could be a great debate on advantages and disadvantages,,,,,,,though I'm sure trial and error is the true answer,,,,,, everyone has a different style of riding and technique,,,,, it's just a matter of finding what works for yr self,,,,,,
I guess..........
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Need opinion on this skateboard...
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On 10/9/2005
Emilio
wrote in from
United States
(67.82.nnn.nnn)
I'm looking for a new skateboard and I pretty much know what i want, this is a list of the stuff:
Deck:Either Shorty's Partay Deck or a Black label, Don't really know what i want i need some opinions(7.75)
Trucks: Tensor low 5.0
Wheels: Ricta Speedbands Orange Core 52mm
Bearings: Pig Speedstar Bearings
Hardware: Pig Skewers 7/8
Griptape: Black Magic Griptape
Well, i would appreciate some opinions ore suggestions.
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