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Loaded Orangatangs and For Presidents
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On 8/28/2008
Octanesport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
Winging their way to us, we have limited stocks of Orangatangs and For President wheels in Orange and urple (new!)
As usual with new products we like to initially buy a few sets, put them out there under the feet of riders at a VERY special price, before committing to larger orders.
Ive had good feedback on the Orangatangs (75mm 80a) and 4 Presidents (70mm, 80 a and 83a) so far but nothing beats testing under UK conditions.
Should be here in under a week.
And yes....that is how THEY spell Orangutang.
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Good Luck
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On 8/25/2008 Quadmother
wrote in from
United States
(67.232.nnn.nnn)
Those companies are.......long gone.
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Old School Reissues
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On 8/25/2008
Quadfather
wrote in from
United States
(24.98.nnn.nnn)
Is there a reason why Tom Sims, Powerflex or the guys at Kryptonics have not released any reissues of the classic decks or wheels? As we all know the current Alva, G&S, and Z-Flex reissues as well as the new BDS and SMA decks move like hot cakes. Boy I would sure love to feel a new Sims Deck with Snakes or old style C65 Kryptonics.
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Tracer Slide Gloves
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On 8/22/2008
Timeship Heaquarters
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
Sizes S,M, L, XL
Colors: Black only
Price is $79. Replacement pucks are $8 per puck.
go to www.timeshipracing.com for more info.
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movable truck
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On 8/22/2008
marcus
wrote in from
Sweden
(85.225.nnn.nnn)
I might be wrong but I think it was Rick Fitzpatrick who had a demo version of that movable riserpad at Paris world cup this year. It looked nice and it was to be released 'soon' by then - May.
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adjustable wb
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On 8/22/2008
hc
wrote in from
United States
(209.213.nnn.nnn)
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7070193/description.html
I like to see the pic, but I am to lazy to register...
is this product on the market?
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Concrete Wave Fall 2008
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On 8/22/2008
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
Wow...seems we have at last worked out how to get the mags before the ink is dry!
In stock, NOW. And I think we have them before the US!
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those trucks
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On 8/13/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
they were made to fit a variety of hole patterns, on that board it looks like there is a slight adjustment, but on a makaha board they use the other set of slots(visable on the right) there is a full range of adjustment. I never thought you copied tthe idea but i couldn't help but point out the possible short comings, the very basic idea is similar. I also mentioned that their reason for having a variable truck placement is totally different,i think they were looking to adjust the way the board felt on kickturns and nosewheelies.
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freeformer
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On 8/12/2008
marcus
wrote in from
Sweden
(85.225.nnn.nnn)
After looking at the pictures of the truck I just don't understand why they have the slot, its just on one side of the truck so you really can't use it to move the truck around. The only thing it does is to make the truck fit boards that have different drillings. Whats the purpose.
I recommend using both a 161 infinity AND and GOG to have all posibilities...
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Footblocks
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On 8/11/2008
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
we now have QUANTITY of Chapman footblocks and one left of the first run of UK made 'Crowbars'.
At last, reasonably priced, beautifully crafted, adjustable footblocks available now!
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i was just contemplating
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On 8/10/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(71.125.nnn.nnn)
that lovely old gt,and what exactly the function of a variable wheelbase was on that kind of board. Then i realized(possibly) that what they were varying was not so much the wheelbase but the length of the nose/tail and how it kickturns.Also back to the modern slalom thing,in a situation where you might want to decrease your turning radius just a bit what would be the diffence between shortening your wheelbase or steepening your turning radius,lets say you had a 161 infinity with a set of gog's bolted on there.
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grooves
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On 8/8/2008 munchh
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(86.151.nnn.nnn)
heres a late one?
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Its hard to not be excited, but I'll try
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On 8/5/2008
Marcus
wrote in from
Sweden
(85.225.nnn.nnn)
Ok since I was only 4 years old 1977 I haven't seen the freeformer but would love to see some pics. Perhaps the grooves in the board is also an old idea, but Í guess someone would have told us by now.
The grooves are really not that technically advanced, it is a reinforced area around the truck with a hard but durable material so hopefully it will last at least a few seasons of racing. I have never been one of those who tightens the truck screws through the board and still have never had problems with a loose truck so I don't think there is a need for any interlocking. If you think it will slide I suggest that you use a thin rubber riser pad closest to the board.
Most racers today uses a toe stopper making 2, 3 or all 4 screws being in the stopper and never actually wearing the board.
When talking to boardmakers at the worlds it seemed just like minutes before others would release their similar models. We'll see about that.
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don't get to excited
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On 8/4/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
fantastic ,congratulations on winning,way to go. I was actually wondering if there was anything really different that's not visible in the pic, anything like special risers that interlock with the grooves. Adjustable wheelbase is a very classic/old idea, it dates back to freeformer trucks(1977 or so)possibly earlier, they had that kind of slots in the baseplate of similar appearence.
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Infinity
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On 8/4/2008
Marcus
wrote in from
Sweden
(85.225.nnn.nnn)
Herbn, I'm sure you are rigth but they lasted long enough to win the world championships TS with and still be accurate. So who f#@!in cares - ITS AS RACEBOARD!
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Skate Bags
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On 7/30/2008
66
wrote in from
United States
(75.91.nnn.nnn)
One of my customers carried his deck into the shop in a very unique bag a couple of weeks ago. I mentioned how much I liked it and the next thing I know he starts showing up with several Skate Bags, including the "$kate $ack" pictured here. It also features a velcro pocket for stashing tools, extra wheels, bushings, etc. etc. If you'd like to see some of his other designs or are interested in purchasing one for yourself (reasonably priced) contact me at the email address above or give me a call at the shop between 11am - 8pm Eastern.
Currently there are 8 different designs available, everything from the "Rising Sun" to "Flaming Hemp".
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grooves huh?
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On 7/29/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
that's gonna get really inaccurate in about a day of hard riding.
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I is for infinity
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On 7/28/2008
Marcus
wrote in from
Sweden
(85.225.nnn.nnn)
161 - Ettsexett skateboards are proud to present the 2008 version of the tight slalom board, the TSi.
The board has a whole new way of position the front truck which gives total freedom to change the wheelbase of the board in an inifinite number of positions within 45mms in just seconds. We believe that this will change the way real slalom race boards are being built, and we are proud to be first!
Check out the board in real life at the world championships in Gothenburg.
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SK8KINGS -- Order Completes Now for Quick Shipping
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On 7/26/2008
Maria C. / SK8KINGS.COM
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Just a head's up -- we will be traveling in Sweden & Prague for racing -- but our on-line store will still be open. While we are on tour -- off the shelf type gear -- will be shipped out by our wonderful helper Cheryl -- but custom-build type items like completes will mainly be processed once we return. This is to ensure that we can supply riders with the expert touch we are known for.
Sooooo -- if you have been planning to order a complete or need help choosing something -- please place your order this weekend to ensure our usual quick handling. Orders received through Sunday July 27 can be built to ship immediately. Customer service phone is: 714.636.7308 monitored this weekend only.
Custom build orders placed July 28 - Aug 15 will be processed beginning Aug 18. TELEPHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL BE UNAVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME AS WELL -- please use e-mail sk8kings@aol.com for questions. We will be connected during our tour so we can still help from a distance. Thank you for your understanding!
We will try to accomodate specific requests while abroad for "emergency" needs -- maybe even have completes sent out -- you build a la carte -- but we'd rather build and ship ready to ride.
We have many new things in the house which I will be adding to the store as time permits. Keep your eyes peeled for news and announcements . . .
Europe here we come!
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Seismic Speedvents 73mm
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On 7/26/2008
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
Just in, the new Black Ops, 73mm Speedvents. Lighter wheels, great size ideal for larger hybrid and GS. Right...off to try them out, will be fully on the website octanesport.com later today.... in the meantime:
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WIN AN AIRFLOW LONGBOARD!
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On 7/22/2008
Raymondo
wrote in from
Switzerland
(81.62.nnn.nnn)
Airflow's New Speed Wing Longboard Contest!
The long wait is over. Airflow has now developed its own canadian hardwood maple Speed Wing longboard line. The contest is very simple...We want to know what you think about our NEW shapes and colors. Fill out your infromation and choose which board you like the most. Feed back is welcome as well as suggestions for any improvement that you as the customer would like to see.
Deadline for all entries is Aug, 20,2008. You can win a free Speed Wing 42 or 39 board and we also have some t-shirt draws. This contest is available to European and North American riders as we now have offices in Canada.
more info to the boards: http://airflow-skateboards.com/wettbewerb/AIR_08_LONGBOARDS.pdf
contest: http://airflow-skateboards.com/wettbewerb
GOOD LUCK AND FEEL THE FLOW
rmn
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Pavel - mmmm glossy!
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On 7/16/2008
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
Just got the new Pavel Pirnack 'P' Cambers in....have to say the finish is sooooo soooo nice, the concave a thing of technical beauty, I hope the picture goes some way to show how nice, but what it cant do is show how light and stiff they are too. Well done Donald!
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the COMPLETE complete?
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On 7/15/2008
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
Its great when everything comes together....I think we have found an IDEAL complete for people who want to start slalom racing. We have the Skaterbuilt Maysey deck, Black Ops wheels from Seismic, a Skennet front, a Skandal rear, Khiro hardware, RockinRons bearings, Chapman footblock. All for £165. Its a combination of getting good prices, the low dollar and a desire to create a REALLY good complete for less than the price of a high end deck.
I cant think of any reason why this combo couldnt win a race. It was riding a complete we set up for a customer last week that reminded us how good the skaterbuilt decks are, especially with the trend towards non - flex, upturned tail designs dominating at present.
Yes we could offer cheaper bearings, cheaper grip, maybe cheaper wheels or trucks BUT I really feel the sum of these parts make for the kind of board ANY racer would feel at home on. No part is chosen on price, EVERY part is chosen on performance, hence inclusion of footblocks, and higher end bearings and grip etc.
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Skandals
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On 7/14/2008
Octane Sport
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(87.114.nnn.nnn)
In stock...and its been something we've anticipated for a while, a reasonably priced esoteric rear truck that will slot between RTs's and Gogs. An ideal first upgrade, but do you buy a Skandal for the rear, or a Skennet for the front? Or both! We have reduced the price of the Skennet to £27.50 to match the Skandal to make that choice even more difficult!
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Pavel!
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On 7/11/2008 MP / Speedo
wrote in from
United States
(71.48.nnn.nnn)
Yes...I'm the guy who broke the older Pavel foamcore decks, and..............
Donald made it right!
He just went to work, and created a "uber" board.
A stand-up businessman, as far as I'm concerned.
A-OK in my book!
Peace.
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