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On 4/19/1997 CK PLAST wrote in from ()

Speed freeks unite! 20 years ago I stoped skateboarding 'cus
it was to slow and my teeth wore out. Now it's still to
slow. I thought someone would have done something about it
by now, so I checked. They have'nt. So I did! My 15 year
old Santa Cruz has half the rolling resistanc, twice the
lateral friction, and as smooth as.. whatever. Just bring
lots of gauz and bandaids. Check the shops this FALL!
Always wear protection, Happy road rash! CK PLAST

 
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On 4/17/1997 Bob Marley wrote in from ()

SSSSSSKKKKKKKKIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! !!!!!

 
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On 4/16/1997 Will wrote in from ()

Is a gravity board the a type of long board i belive it is but i am not sure. Also dose it have different preformance?Hope fully this summe the summer of 1997 i will have a gravity board. I have ridden one before and man it is fun!!! Keep thrashing.

 
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On 4/11/1997 Grant wrote in from ()

Finally made my board!!! I was going to use just plain oak to make it, but it was pretty expensive and heavy. I used oak plywood and it seems to be plenty strong, with a bit of flex though. Now I just need to decide on what trucks to use...any suggestions?

 
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On 4/11/1997 Waco Moore wrote in from ()

Longboarders in NYC??

I am an old school street skater who wants to come out of "retirement". Any longboarders/geezers here in New York City (I am in E. Village)? I am about to buy my first long board and am looking for advice (any recommendations for a good city cruiser?), good local skate spots, people to skate with...
thanks...



 
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On 4/9/1997 Grant wrote in from ()

Well, I finally made a board, I made it out of oak plywood, it looks pretty nice
and the wood was only 15 bones, now I just need to pick out some trucks, and I'm good to go!!

 
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On 4/9/1997 Steve Cozens wrote in from ()

I just want to say I'm stoked to see all the interest in longboarding right now...A few years back, I saw a need for longboards in the skateshop where I worked, and now it's getting a strong start. Thanks to all of YOU.
Join the IRC #sidewalksurf chat. Skate with style, that's what it's all about.
DEPLO Skateboards: http://www.netcom.com/~deplo

 
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On 4/6/1997 DANNY wrote in from ()

I NEED SOME DIMENSIONS OR WHATEVER TO BUILD A LONG BOARD OR JUST ALL THE
INFORMATOIN YOU HAVE ON HOW TO BUILD ONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!!??????!!!!!!?????!!!!

 
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On 3/27/1997 Jeremy D. wrote in from ()

What is the best wood to use for shaping my own decks?
And where is the best place to get it?
Thanks..

 
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On 3/24/1997 Paul wrote in from ()

Looking for RUBBER GRIP TAPE. I heared something about this and it may work excellent for longboarding. I want to know where I can order it and who makes it and stuff. If you have experiences with it, tell me that too.
Thanks.

 
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On 3/21/1997 Billy Runaway wrote in from ()

Greetings from the Dogtown/Venice area. Longboarding is alive and well here.
I've been seeing lots of old-shoolers back on the long stuff. Did a photo session
with Brad Strandlund and George Orton at the Temecula skatepark last week.
We are putting together a longboard magazine that will debut at the X-Games in June
in San Diego. If you would like to contibute articles/photographs related to ANY
aspect of longboarding, shoot them in!! Pics should be on ektachrome slide film or
equivalent. Articles should be on an IBM compatible disc, if possible. Deadline is
end of April. For more info, contact:

Keith Stephenson
10 26th Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
310-577-0913
kstephen@netwood.net

One final note: Madrid Pro Designs makes some RULING longboards!!
You can contact them by calling 714-848-5959 or write to:

Madrid Pro Designs
P.O. Box 2720
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

 
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On 3/20/1997 Grant wrote in from ()

I'm looking for any tips to building a longboard, from wood to
trucks, wheels, shape, any info is appreciated.....Grant

 
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On 3/18/1997 Matt A wrote in from ()

Hey! Im looking for info on GOOD types of wood to make my own decks from.
Reg plywood isnt really the best, the layers and glue come apart.
Anyone know anything about hard wood decks, and solid wood decks?

 
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On 3/17/1997 LLOYD JONES wrote in from ()

Hi
Me and a few of my friends longboard skateboard and over here in england
We are also into longboard surfing.
We all have boards from the US as its hard to get them over here
I would be interested to find out if any one knows were I can get a TOPS longboard-skate from mail-order.
Thanks Lloyd

 
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On 2/27/1997 igor (from Brasil) wrote in from ()

yeah!I'm a crazy skter brazilian boy and I liked to visit this
page.My english isn't very good,sorry!
See you later,in my e-mail. Thanks!!
* much skt and girls for you
bye!!!?

 
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On 2/9/1997 Richard wrote in from ()

Well channel #sidewalksurf is up and running on IRC Undernetorg, set up by Paul from "Sidewalk Surfing" the channel is for longboarders and old schoolers to chat. We have had good chats on technique and equipment. The channel needs more users so pop in and if its empty keep checking it out, It will soon be the official channel for the Skate Geezer inaugral get togehter. Mail me for details or watch this post. If you have a IRC client then aimit at #sidewalksurf on Undernet if you only have a Java equpied browser like Navigator 3 then go to the Sidewalk Surfing page and get access to a java irc client it works OK if a little bit slowly.
Skate hard and come and chat !

 
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On 2/5/1997 lew wrote in from ()

Hey! Colorado -area downhill skaters/lugers/skategeezers email me. I'm getting back into it, am I the only one around here?
I wanna correspond on equipment/places to ride.

 
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On 1/29/1997 Paul wrote in from ()

I own a skateboard import/distribution company in The Netherlands. I am always looking for fresh skate brands to import. If you know of some good (new) companies, email me please. Company owners that want to export their stuff to The Netherlands and Europe, send me some documentation.
Paul Stekelenburg
Cinnamon Skateboarding
Tommerdwei 5
4854KB Bavel
The Netherlands

 
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On 1/24/1997 ROGER K wrote in from ()

Help! Anyone know of any good skate shops on SoCal area?
So far, all that I have seen have been short board related
shops that carry some pretty generic, complete long boards.

 
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On 1/21/1997 Mark Stosberg wrote in from ()

Hello. If you all are interested in the legalization issues
of skateboarding, you should check out the

Skateboarding Legalization Resource.

 
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On 1/10/1997 Richard wrote in from ()

Hey
come for a chat on irc at #sidewalksurf set up for longboarders.
Will host the official skategeezers get togethers !

 
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On 1/8/1997 Adam wrote in from ()

NCDSA Meet - Sunday, January 12, 1997 at 1:00 PM

Come join the NCDSA for a skate session and photo shoot in Oakland, CA. Photographers will be on hand getting action shots for this web site!

Directions: The site is Walla Vista Street (cross street Lake Shore) in Oakland. Take the Grand Ave exit off 580 and continue straight thru the first light (Grand Ave) to Lake Shore. Left on Lake Shore, pass thru the commercial district, pass the Chevron station, and continue up Lake Shore. Walla Vista is the 3rd or 4th street on the right.

 
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On 1/8/1997 Michael Grovet wrote in from ()

I would realy apreciat it if someone could tell me all
about longboarding.I would like to know about the history
of longboarding and any other details that someone can
come up with. Thankyou for your help.

 
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On 1/2/1997 Peter B wrote in from ()

I live in central north New Jersey. Does anyone have any
reccomendations on any nice,long hills in the area?
Any one else up for a downhill?-let me know-pdb@eclipse.net

 
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On 12/31/1996 Richard Jones wrote in from ()

Hi
In conjunction with the Skate Geezer page i am trying to get a monthly get together of older boarders and longboarders to have a chat about all things skating on an IRC channel. If you are interested email me and tell me your time zone (in relation to gmt if possible ) and I will work out the best time and day etc and get back to you. note any day preferences etc.
Thanks in advance Rich

 
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