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On 9/26/2006
dprice
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Thanks to Dan Geismer for hooking me up with wheels. the red/white combo did it again for me, helping me to the podium. I very narrowly beat bobby jimmy in the semi finals, we both were riding the red/white vent combo. mayblr if he was'nt puking in his helmet it could have been a speed vent 1st and 2nd. but for now, its a 3rd and 5th place finish for the 'vents. great wheels! thanx again dan!
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On 9/26/2006 Bobby Jimmy
wrote in from
United States
(67.190.nnn.nnn)
Just had a great weekend racing the vents in NM, they is fast control good stuff i had know problem keeping up with everybody but Ricker, Price, and the Rogers brothers. I was really hung over, puking and stuff...and those guys are fast.
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Speed Vents
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On 9/22/2006
Thomas
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
I definitely agree about the 75a speed vents being able to hold speed through a turn. I actually bought a set of these to take down some very harsh roads in the mountains of Alabama. For downhill speed, these are surprisingly fast. As for controling speed, I can't carve it out of these wheels even at 75a. They're literally too fast for the intended application. Vents have a snappy, fluid feel and can cut some sharp lines, surprisingly smooth drifting ability, and a vibration free ride. Except for the speed, it almost feels as if the hub is not there. I imagine we will be seeing more of these in DH and GS in the near future.
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Speed Vents
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On 9/21/2006
Mile High Mark
wrote in from
United States
(207.174.nnn.nnn)
We've been selling quite a few of these wheels, and the current/latest batches seem to have better tolerances (cores, bearing seats, etc). I'm running the red/75a 'Vents on one of my setups, and I'm really pleased by how well they hold their speed through corners.
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On 9/21/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(70.56.nnn.nnn)
there are definetly a few hills right outta wrist canyon that would be sutible for a race- we'll keep it in mind...
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UNC
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On 9/21/2006 WAX
wrote in from
United States
(67.176.nnn.nnn)
DAN....UNC is in full force...there is now a Slalom Racing team that is part of the UNC longboard club (school funded even).. I run cones on our on campus tight course a few nights a week with them..there is talk of a slalom race and longboardercross style longboard race...ill let you know when...
as for DH sites out there...not really...try yr road into milliken...fast as hell, but you gotta be ready for the kink at the bottom of the hill....if you dont unweight you are f#@!ed....been running the hills between horsetooth and the entrance to Lowrie st park and bombing the hills of the resivoir lately...if you are going to put on a race you should go to a few first to see how its done...
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Speed Dents
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On 9/20/2006 DB
wrote in from
United States
(63.105.nnn.nnn)
He gets pissed if you talk about the cores and the wheels not being strate. If they really are I will by a set or 2
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WAX
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On 9/19/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(12.135.nnn.nnn)
hey man r u still doing stuff around UNC? are there any roads down there good enough to host a downhill race? are you going to organize that 'push race' and slalom like you did last year?
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Speed Vents
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On 9/19/2006 WAX
wrote in from
United States
(67.176.nnn.nnn)
Dan...that was the first run of vents,,,the factory had a problem with the molds, they have been fixed, and the last 3 sets I have gotten have been well balanced. All of the first runs that have been a problem have been replaced by Seismic, so this is now a non issue
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speed vents
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On 9/18/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(67.164.nnn.nnn)
landy got a shipment of them that weren't quite round... the advice i've been getting latley is to stick with pink gummies if you want something smaller, fast, and sticky.
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At Herb
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On 9/18/2006 Tyler
wrote in from
United States
(130.101.nnn.nnn)
Now Herb, your trucks are the dangerous ones. I could only imagine what would happen if there was a mini urethane lab in the Skatewerks basement.
Anyway, how you been man?
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banned=cool stuff
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On 9/17/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
i think you're pretty much on the right track when stuff you inovate is banned, of course not for being weak/dangerous, i DON'T think chaputs' stuff is dangerous.
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Testing...
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On 9/16/2006
Ricker
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
Prototype stuff is cool and I have to agree, it's fun to experiment. Try new things and see what works best for different situations. I didn't know you rode the Big Red X at so many events. I guess I should do some research but it's cool to know you are riding the products you are making. Whatever works, and whatever's FAST!
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chris=munnsville
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On 9/15/2006
Adam Daniels
wrote in from
(72.230.nnn.nnn)
chris, any chance you will be coming back to munnsville NY for the MCGF any time soon?
its pretty much the only race i can get to (besides top challenge) and it would be awesome to finally meet you
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Testing 101
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On 9/14/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I'm not sure what you're getting at Ricker. I rode Biltin Bearings in big Retro prototype wheels on big prototype Liquid Trucks and a big prototype Big Red X drop-foot deck. These are all products of my own design, being tested out in real world conditions. What better place is there to test out new equipment?
The drop-foot box concept only works for mongo pushers, and the design was banned at a recent race in Canada. The 6 wheeler was also banned at Maryhill, so I doubt that I'll be selling many race boards that are banned from racing. I've raced on my Big Red X at Hot Heels in Austria, Switzerland, Scotland, France, Germany, Montreal, the Sandia Challenge, and even won on it at the DHX in South Africa, Red Bull's Skid Road in Seattle, Danger Bay in Vancouver, the Sullivan Challenge in Kimberley, Madison County NY, the DC Downhill, the GMR Outlaw, Barrett Junction, the Pump Station Crossover...
It's not as if it sits in the corner and gets ignored. It's proven itself to be a great weapon of choice, but there's always an opportunity to try new things in the quest to go faster on a skateboard. Before I bring something to the marketplace, I think that it's a good idea rocket it down a hill full throttle and see how she handles.
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Racing my own stuff...
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On 9/14/2006
Ricker
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
"There are lots of products out there, and I'm dedicated to making mine as good as I can. I'm a competitve racer. I race on my own stuff, and I do so because I know that riding anything else would be a disadvantage that I don't want to have to overcome."
I know this is a wheel forum but Chris, why don't you race your BIG RED X at downhill events? I haven't ever seen your custom DH board with the "drop box" anywhere for sale. Also at DB5 and Maryhill you didn't race any of your production wheels. I did though. Thanks
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Training Wheels
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On 9/14/2006
sc
wrote in from
United States
(65.91.nnn.nnn)
All slalom wheels are good for beginners provided they aren't too hard. Stay below 83a.
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1st Slalom specific wheel....What would you get?
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On 9/14/2006
Jeff
wrote in from
United States
(12.22.nnn.nnn)
Hi, first post here.
I'm going to purchase my first set of slalom wheels. I know there are a lot of variables in choosing a wheel for racing. But for know I just want something I can refine my technique, and push, I'm not thinking about actually entering a race....yet! I'm leaning toward a 66mm wheel, the durometer is what I'm stuggling with, not sure if I need to be below 80a or not? I'd like the opinions of a few slalom rulers. THX!
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vents and sector 9
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On 9/13/2006
mckendry
wrote in from
United States
(67.190.nnn.nnn)
Ditto to what dave said. The right club for the course. I had sum dare sector 9 prototypes but my speed vents for that gnarly cracked out road. My riding style vs course vs temp vs set up vs angle of the dangle dictates wheel choice. Those speed vents are fun just real predictable control. them sector 9's have great top end. And the blue krypto's make an apearence now and then. I like trimmed avilas. what are typing about? Oh find a wheel you love and nurture it. Leaves are changing snow moving in, wheels turn to edges. Thanx seismic thanx sector 9 thanx mom
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Re: 'vents on rough pavement
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On 9/13/2006
dprice
wrote in from
(75.32.nnn.nnn)
I rode the 75a vents at the Top Challenge race 2 weeks ago in montreal. montreal is not known for its grade A pavement. the race hill had tons of cracks, bumps, patch jobs and pavement changes. for a wheel with a larger size core, I exspected it to be a rough ride, but it turned out that the urethane absorbed all the imperfections just as well as a wheel with more 'than, ie a gumball or flywheel.
I also find that the vents slide very smoothly given the grippy lip and width of the wheel. i think the larger hub helps with this. Dan at seismic/3dm is putting alot of thought into the design of these wheels. Keep a eye out, BIGGER and better things are coming from seismic wheels.
ALSO, i've had no problems with the bearing housing in the hubs of the speed vents and I personally have 6 sets of them and have used them all.
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Rising from the ASHES......Moonlight Madness....... ZiG ~ ZaG Wheels .....My Brothers .....and the 'Orange County Register' Newspaper !
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On 9/11/2006
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
(71.133.nnn.nnn)
===========================
When a 54 YR. OLD chubby guy like me,
1. -practiced 3 times in the last 2 months...
[-I was caring for Mom. ]
2. -hasn't rode Bicknell Hill in 2 YEARS......
AND.....
that I got a 4TH PLACE - HAULIN' @$$ at this race...
...Man, what a race !
Artwork courtesy of Tim Kienitz.
......I believe MY USING ZIG ZAG WHEELS was one of
the KEY FACTORS that HELPED ME.....
-Thanks Chris Chaput-
.....-Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco.
One of the 'Flying Carrasco Brothers'
Below: 1978 Magazine Article.
Brothers Richy, Rene, and David .
*ORANGE COUNTY PEOPLE:
PLEASE CHECK OUT - TUESDAYS [-TOMORROW ] SEPT. 12
'ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER' NEWSPAPER -SPORTS SECTION -
ALSO @ WWW.OCREGISTER.COM
==================================
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Speed Vents
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On 9/11/2006 matze
wrote in from
Germany
(195.125.nnn.nnn)
How is the "bearing housing"? I think the plastic around the bearing is a little bit undersized. Like in the Wings Slalom 71 wheels the outer bearing will possibly wear out the hub and the bearing seat will get larger and larger. (sorry for my bad englich)
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Thanks for the posts
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On 9/10/2006
Thomas
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
Hey guys, I appreciate being able to put up a post up here and actually get some good responses - add a little controversy to the deal and it makes for some real intersting feedback. Can't say that I feel more confident of which wheel to choose, but I do feel better informed on the potential differences.
I only weigh 140lbs so wheel destruction has not been a prominent experience for me. If that's enough to save the outer lip of a Speed Vent on a fast run, I'll probably go with them just because I love that transparent red color(assuming they REALLY grip). Otherwise the gumballs will no doubt fit the bill - 76mm with no hub - that's got to be as sticky as it gets. I really like the Abec 11 wheel concepts and forgive me for being so picky, but neon green just isn't my favorite color. I'll actually choose a wheel just for it's mere appearance, but in this case, it's got to perform as well. I'll watch the posts for some more possible experiences on these wheels. Thanks for the help.
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big is as big does
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On 9/10/2006
Steve Collins
wrote in from
United States
(68.105.nnn.nnn)
Wax - I'm just calling it like I see it. I suppose I did call you out from left field. Resorting to name calling makes it look like you don't have a lot of confidence in your points. Lapdog? Whatever. Ever heard of friends? Notice that I agreed about Speed Vents for GS (I said "probably" since I haven't ridden them so don't know from personal experience). Anyway, you may be physically bigger, I'm 'only 210', but there are other ways to measure a man. Still looking forward to racing you at Encinitas.
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Straight Up
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On 9/10/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Wax, Your information is exactly backwards (as usual), and I will set the record straight for you. First of all, Kenny Mollica and Adam Schwippert are the only slalom riders that I sponsor. Why? Because both of them approached me and asked me if I would. I said, "yes". But don't ask me. Ask Kenny. Ask the Schwipperts. Maybe you'll believe them.
I've never met Luca. He has been pumped full of Turner/3dm/Seismics for as long they have existed. I know Rick and Rob and both of them make it a point not to ride my wheels for their own personal reasons. It's not surprising that they'd be riding Sector 9 or 3dm/Seismics.
What I do is make wheels available to skaters. I do give "bro deals" to some racers. I've told this to racers a million times, and I'll say it again here. I fully expect riders to race on whatever they think will give them the best chance to win. No one has any obligation whatsoever to ride my stuff. They do so out of choice, and they do so because they think that they're the right tool for the job. Period.
Bara - Yes, the gold medal winners know how to ride and contribute to their success. What I didn't mention was that some of these races were podium sweeps for us, and that it's not just one guy taking one spot in the standings. For example, 8 of the top 9 raced on our wheels at Bicknell the other night. I could list everyone in every race but it takes too long to type with one left hand as it is...
It's actually funny to hear Wax call other riders "lapdogs". Wax's "testimonials" on message boards have been so biased and misleading that he has been warned by moderators.
What I don't do is log on anonymously and start spinning or hyping my products. Telling the truth about them, and using real world results is good enough for me. There are lots of products out there, and I'm dedicated to making mine as good as I can. I'm a competitve racer. I race on my own stuff, and I do so because I know that riding anything else would be a disadvantage that I don't want to have to overcome. Vendors who don't race are trying to win in the marketplace. I want to win out on the track. Where it counts.
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