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Ray Allen show
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On 5/26/2007
Marc F
wrote in from
United States
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Craig , I remember reading about the Ray Allen show but since I lived in West Virginia, we were behind the times and I never saw the show. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think he filmed some footage of Marina Del Rey Skatpark and there was some footage of Dave Andrecht skateboarding but I don't know what park , maybe Oasis?
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The Ray Allen Show
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On 5/26/2007
Craig B Snyder
wrote in from
United States
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In the August 1980 issue of Action Now there is an ad for "The Ray Allen Show", headlined "Skateboarding on TV". Can anyone elaborate on what material this show contained? This was a syndicated cable show and this would pre-date skate videos, not in form, but in terms of viewing skateboarding outside of the feature film format. Any contact info for Ray Allen himself would be welcome. Nothing like the source.
thanks,
Craig
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elephant wrenches
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On 5/23/2007
eric sanders
wrote in from
United States
(66.0.nnn.nnn)
I still have my elephant wrench from Winchester skatepark days. They're next to impossible to break, have every tool one would need (at least back in the 70's) just a great tool to have. A few times it went missing, but like a long lost friend it'd show up again. Once I spent two hours searching for it only to find it wedged into my elbow pad after a session. THEE BEST SKATE WRENCH EVER!!!!!!!!
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marty and cover mag shot
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On 5/22/2007
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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"the older i get the better i was?"
oh hi marty, i think that was at marina del rey. not really sure but it was somewhere up north(from san diego). carlsbad wasn't that nice looking! and that rag was a temporary fleeting rag that somehow believed I had at least one shot fit for a mag.
FYI. still one-footin' it down in PB/MB boardwalks. come on down and see the antics. itz wayyyyy different than the typical boring longboard skateboarder. the fact is simply this. I'M HAVING FUN TODAY doing something counter the popular culture and I love it!!!
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Elephant Wrenches
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On 5/18/2007
Claude Regnier
wrote in from
Canada
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Ha! Had two of them until a couple of years ago. One was borrowed (permanently) I guess and the other is now a two-piece component.
It lasted longer then my hair, EH!
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Hess 'Elephant' wrench
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On 5/18/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Rene, I've got a gnarly scar on my right butt-cheek from forgetting I had one of those skatewrenches in my jeans pocket. My wheels hooked-up midway thru a Coleman at 20+ mph, back in '80 or '81. Still have the wrench, despite the mark it left on me.
Thanks for the picture,btw.
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Daytona Street Skates
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On 5/18/2007 Arthur
wrote in from
United States
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Hi Craig
Thanks for your reply re Allan Houck and Daytona Street Skates. If there is any way you could put me in touch with Gonzalez or could ask him specifically about Allan Houck I would appreciate it. Its important that I locate Houck who would be about 46 now
thanks again
Arthur
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Elephant Brand ~ Skate-Wrenches !
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On 5/17/2007
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
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Hello PSR -
You mentioned the Elephant Brand skatewrench.
Man, I actually still have mine -
they were given to me back in the 1970's
by the man who made them - Mr. Hess ....
-he had a skateshop called SKATEBOARD LOVER,
about a mile from my house...in Garden Grove, Ca.
Dang, those things are TOUGH !
I gladly represented Elephant Brand skatewrenches in
OVER 2,000 Pepsi, Hobie, Santana, & Skyhook Team demo's -
using those wrenches.
Recently -when I used to practice with SSS - I always had
my skatewrench on the bumper of my Astro van -
for anyone to 'wrench' their boards if they needed to -
-as they walked back up the slalom course. Good times.
I took this pic of one of my original wrenches -
for my Sk8kings Forum -back in Nov. '06.
Blurry Photo: By 'Cannonball'.
Mr. Hess ~ ~ ~ You & your wife were THE BEST ! -THANK YOU !
Take care,
..............-Rene Carrasco.
WWW.RENECARRASCO.COM
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ACS
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On 5/17/2007 PSR
wrote in from
United States
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Nic, one other thing about those ACS models that MSK listed; they're all from the 70's, and featured hangers that are Not sand-cast, but rather pressure-cast aluminum. That means they're much stronger than they look, but also not a very grindable hanger (not that you should Grind with the kingpin sticking up like that!), as the metal is pretty thin around the axle. They're super quick turning (well, the 650 was a bit more stable), and the baseplates fit older Bennett hangers nicely. Now, with Bennett's return, you can get bushings again for these (I've been using various Rollerskate bushings). Speaking of kingpins, baseplates; That lower jam nut on the bottom of the kingpin should always be snug against the baseplate once you've adjusted the bushing's tension.The old-style 'Elephant Key' skatewrenches have that size wrench fitted on them (I used to keep a 6" adjustable with me, just for that lower jam nut).
Other trucks made were the 800, 850, 900, 950, all in the late-70's/early 80's (for wide 'Pig' decks), and the ultra-rare C-14. ACS made killer stuff, and I wish they were still making trucks, nevermind bike parts.
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re: ACS
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On 5/16/2007
msk
wrote in from
United States
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ACS (American Cycle Systems) is a bicycle component manufacturer that also made trucks in the 70s/early 80s. They're still in business, but only as a BMX component company. I talked to the owners a few years back, and they said they have no intentions of getting back into the skate business...
From www.acsbmx.com:
"Before there was "dirt", "race", "flatland", or "street" there was ACS. Over 30 years ago aerospace engineers Charles Stephens and Robert Hanson founded ACS and developed, designed, and manufactured some of the first high-end BMX components. ACS alloy hubs ruled BMX in the 70's, and ACS mags were featured on popular selling bikes. When freestyle started in the 80's, ACS pioneered specialty components the pros needed like the ACS Rotor, RL Hub, 100psi tires, and BOA Brakes. ACS also designed and manufactured 5 models of skateboard trucks at that time (430, 500, 580, 600*, and 650), as well as shoe skates with VANS shoes."
*Note: the "600" was probably supposed to be "651", and they produced a few more models besides the 5 listed...
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UMMMMMM
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On 5/16/2007
Marty
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
I meant the cover shot on the mag, I KNOW La Costa......
Thanks bro....
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ACS
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On 5/16/2007 nic
wrote in from
United States
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im just a young kid (15) and have a pair of my brothers ACS trucks. does any one have any info on the company ACS?
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My wife took the pic
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On 5/16/2007 Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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bless you marc F
skateboarding these days has to be a family affair or it will never get past the NFL, NBA or NL/AL baseball soon.
your wife rocks! :D
cheers mate
cYa
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Isn't that shot of you at the Hang Ten contest at Carlsbad?
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On 5/16/2007 Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(70.167.nnn.nnn)
No
la costa a la logans a la shufly a la turner a la tracker trucks road rider wheels and all kinds of laminates
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Hang Ten?
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On 5/11/2007
Marty
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
Isn't that shot of you at the Hang Ten contest at Carlsbad?
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Samoan Squat
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On 5/10/2007
Marc F
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
Chris's pic was so cool I decided to try my luck with the Samoan Squat. My wife took the pic this evening
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Gessmer - Cool!
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On 5/10/2007 Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(70.167.nnn.nnn)
Awesome footage of Danny boy!
coolness!!!
thanks adam .
cYa
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Daniel
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On 5/10/2007
Adam
wrote in from
United States
(198.144.nnn.nnn)
Perhaps inspired by Dan's pumping, I had one of the most memorable sessions just before the last Cyber Slalom Cup in Paso Robles, CA a few years ago. The venue was an indoor roller/inline skating rink and the linoleum floor was mirror smooth and clean as a whistle.
Before everyone arrived, and before it got dusted up, I was pumping my Seismic truck-equipped slalom deck around and around that rink.. what a blast! The speed I was building up was insane given the minimal effort I was expending. It was easy to get to the limits of traction on that fast flooring. I often regret not living closer as that was a most enjoyable workout.
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Daniel
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On 5/10/2007
Marc F
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
Daniel rules!! The first time I saw Daniel skate was in the mid 1980's at an indoor event sponored by Surf Ohio in Dayton Ohio. Daniel's style is one of a kind.
Marc
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Samoan
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On 5/10/2007
Adam
wrote in from
United States
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Cool mag cover! I've never seen that publication before. Nice photo of the vintage nose wheelie too. Check out this not-so-vintage video that includes Dan Gesmer's version of the nose wheelie.. Click here for link
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samoan squat 1975
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On 5/10/2007 Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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OK OK Here it is ...
I got to the point of fully squatting so my rear was touching my heals but this pic gives you the idea of what the samoan squat was all about back then.
cYa
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1976 Action Mag Shot
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On 5/10/2007
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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wow! I was in great shape then but me thinks at 53, even better now!
Chris Yandall
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2 Things: Stewart Singer / Daytona Street Skates
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On 5/9/2007
Craig B Snyder
wrote in from
United States
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1. There was an earlier discussion regarding Stewart Singer. Anyone have any idea when his "Who's Hot!" appeared in Skateboarder?
2. Regarding Arthur's request on 3/26/2007:
"Hi I'm trying to locate any info out there on a skateboarder named Allan F. Houck who owned 'Daytona Street Skates' in Daytona Beach, Fl in the late 70s and opened the 'Moon Forest Skateboard Park' in Ormond Beach in 1980. His partner Ed Baxter was also a skateboarder and won three titles during that time period. Thanks!"
Arthur, I don't know if that person is around at all. His name has never come up during my interviews with people. I know Charley Gonzalez in Daytona Beach. He who rode for NHS (Santa Cruz and Road Rider), and later had a one or two pro models with Daytona Street Skates around 1980. I'm quite sure he lost contact with these people 20 years ago as well. Good luck.
Craig
Craig B Snyder
Coming soon: A Secret HIstory of the Ollie: The Trick that Changed the World, by Craig B Snyder
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Tony Hawk at Trashmore 1986
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On 5/3/2007
Marc F.
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
My friend took this pic of Tony Hawk when we visited Trashmore in VA Beach in 1986
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Frontside air
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On 5/2/2007
Marc F
wrote in from
United States
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my friend was a photographer and this is a pic he took of me on my home ramp around 1978
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