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flexdex?
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On 5/25/2003 steve
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They are still around? Wow.
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Flexdex news...? not so much a review...
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On 5/23/2003
dave
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alright then, i have a flexdex kelly slater pro modern art board with randall ii 180's, harry ball bearings, and a nice set of lime green with orange hub 74 mm 78a abec 11 flywheels. and i have a nor'easter on the way with randall's, some bearings(duno the type) and some wheels i'm gonna sell so i can buy a set of the new abec 11 gumball flywheels, WHOO
alright, now to business, anyone have news about who might buy flexdex? or any news about flexdex? because they sure are great boards. and anyone have suggestions for bearings to get? i need new ones, for one or both of my boards, indeed....
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bozi and avilas
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On 5/22/2003
stevep
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bozi MBII (stiff green), Randall 180's, green stims on bottoms, bones hardcore blues on tops - trucks loose enough to rattle the washers, mixed Avilas and PT7's....pumpable, smooth, had to pry the grin off my face after my last midnite session around brooklyn. didn't like it with the 83mm flywheels and flipped hangers - too slow to turn and not as smooth as the avilas. the slight camber fits my foot nicely for those hills....must...skate...now.
steve
(won der if jeff would send one of the 36" protos for the central park race on the 7th...)
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bozi & any wheels
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On 5/22/2003 snoball
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"The Bozi MadBomber II (46x10 -- 10-ply rigid), Randal R2 trucks (modified bushings & kingpin), ABEC-11 Flywheels (83mm x 75a), and Pleasure Tool 7 sealed bearings is a super complete setup!"--> oh yess, that's sweet...i've got a
custom and avila's on mine right now...83mm huh?
Faaaaasssst?
i'm still waiting on my friend jeff ha ha...
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Bozi MB II, R2, PT-7, Flywheels...
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On 5/20/2003
Tom M.
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A few weeks ago I put together two new completes. <procrastination...>
Here's a review of one of them:
The Bozi MadBomber II (46x10 -- 10-ply rigid), Randal R2 trucks (modified bushings & kingpin), ABEC-11 Flywheels (83mm x 75a), and Pleasure Tool 7 sealed bearings is a super complete setup!
This setup pumps almost effortlessly compared to my others. It is also much more stable at speed than any board I've been on.
With only a token 1/16" Phantom soft rubber riser, I can still bring the beast up on two wheels without fear of 'da bite' (could probably go to 101s and still be good -- anyone confirm this?).
It is my biggest board yet (by a whopping inch in length and 5.5" in wheelbase). So that -- combined with the lack of risers -- may have something to do with the stability.
Oh yeah, it rolls FOREVER...
<now to get around to reviewing the BDS 38 setup...>
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comet alumicarve 45 med
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On 5/17/2003
chewy
wrote in from
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In Montrealon the afternoon of may 15 2003 in St-Henri, my comet alumicarve 45 med was stolen if you see it email me please and the board gods will reward you with good karma It was set up with RII 180 with stiff stimulators on top and new bones yellow on botom with an 1 inch flat riser in front and RII 150 with med stimulators and new yellow bones with an 1/4 in flat riser in back all this with clear krypto classic 70mm and no stickers........HELP!!!
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My new favorite sex toy
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On 5/15/2003
Nyah
wrote in from
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I just wanted to let everyone know about all the modifications I've made to my Bozi Wedgenose Pintail since I got it. Originally it came set up with Seismic trucks and ABEC 11 Flashback wheels. The first thing I changed was to remove the rough griptape in favor of some Fluid Soft Top. You know how girls are, can't have rough hands. Next I found the Flahsbacks and the 157mm Seismics to be a bit too wide for the pintail. So I got some clear 73mm 78a Gravity Super G wheels from Bozi. At that point I was completely satisfied with my setup, perhaps because this is still my first longboard and hadn't ridden many others. However, even with yellow springs in the front Seismic, I couldn't get the board to turn like I saw other people doing. I thought it was a lack of skills on my part. Then my wonderful boyfriend K-LEE convinced me that I should switch my front truck to a Tracker instead. He was able to score some Tracker Aggro Quicktracks, and promptly installed one on the front of my pintail using a soft Stimulator bushing and an older fully yellow Bones Hardcore medium top bushing. It also has a wedge pad turned fat end out to decrease the angle of the nose, which came with the board initially.
I was really hesitant at first, doubting the effectiveness of my new Tracker truck that K-LEE had been hyping for some time now. After much coaxing, we went to my favorite street to try the new configuration. I immediately noticed a HUGE difference in respnnse and handling. With the Aggro truck up front the board became much more forgiving and responsive to leaning. Before, with the dual Seismics, I was having issues with steering and pushing. Now that I have something to compare it to, I can see that the problem wasn't my ability (or lack thereof), but a mismatch in equipment. K-LEE told me that the aggressive steering of the Seismic truck was too much for the wedgenose of the pintail, even with the wedge pad set to reduce steering. I would get too much steer for almost no lean. Before, when I would be riding my board, I had the hardest time initiating a turn by leaning. But now, the board just goes where I want it to, with little to no effort involved.
Another aspect of this board that improved was the stability while pushing. Before the truck swap, I had to keep my feet in a very particular position when pushing to keep my balance. Now, I can vary my foot placement much more. It even allows me to screw up a bit when I'm pushing, it is much more forgiving to someone who is still finding their balance on their first longboard. These improvements have led to a dramatic increase in my confidence level when pushing, turning, and when handling speed of any kind. Before, any sort of slope at all had me scared. Now, I'm craving steeper hills and longer runs. And this confidence boost came 10 minutes into the first session on this exact setup. It should be noted that K-LEE also uses this truck combo on both his Wedgenose Pintail and his cutdown custom Bozi PinBomber that he uses for slalom racing. I highly recommend this setup for both beginners and advanced riders alike.
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Yet Another Comet Park Board...
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On 5/13/2003
Mark
wrote in from
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Mine is very similar to Hugh R's setup.
The stats:
Comet 40" PROflex Park deck (stiff flex)
Negative One/Wooster grip
Button/pan-head mounting hardware
1/8" Littleman (rubber) risers
Randall 150mm RII trucks
Kryptonic Hawaii K wheels (78a/70mm)
NiNjA ABEC-5 "oil" bearings
Haven't skated it yet (built up three new rigs in the last week), but it sure looks sweet.
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Comet Park Board
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On 5/12/2003 hugh r
wrote in from
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Finally got this new set up into a ditch this weekend... the deck is the new 36" Comet Park board (which happens to be a beauty!)
180mm Randal RII's w/Bones Hardcore bushings
1/8" rubber shock pads
65mm 78a ABEC 11 NoSkools
Pleasure Tools Ceramic Bearings
Cut down Bones Tail Skid
The whole package blends together in a wonderful way, though when I rode it as a carver, the wheels weren't quite what I was looking for... but once I got them onto the rough pavement in this ditch, they came alive! The NoSkoolz and the PT Ceramics are a ditch match made in Heaven! Smooth, fast, and quiet! Carving from top-o-bank to top-o-bank was easier than on any combo I had previously tried.
The RII's and the Comet (with the center set wheels) match up VERY well and are an extremely comfortable fit.
Overall I am completly satisfied with this whole set up and I won't be changing a thing!
HR
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Soul Carver
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On 5/10/2003
Kenny
wrote in from
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This was my first venture into a cruising/carving board. The board a Soul Carver 49" with seismics 159's. I bought the setup direct from Soul Carver on EBAY $129.00 with shipping. Hell yea! this mofo rips. Never rode on seismics, and the red springs were to stiff for my weight 147lbs. Emailed Randy at Soul Carver and he sent me a pair of yellow springs no charge. Emailed questions to Randy were responded to within one day. I love this board.
Thanks Randy.
Thanks Randy
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carving a segway
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On 5/8/2003
don
wrote in from
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dorkiness factor aside, I'd be stoked to carve on a segway. Get rid of the handlebars, extend the platform for a wide forward board stance and adjust for deep leans. sounds pretty fun to me, and probably just a pipe dream.
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segway
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On 5/7/2003 hc
wrote in from
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daveH, the guy is a exkate rep, not a segway rep.
he told me he put a down payment the first time he spotted a segway.
they were suppose to do a powerboard race at sf, but rain got in the way.
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Mummy vs. the World
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On 5/7/2003
kaspian
wrote in from
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At the risk of getting too conventional ... I was out last weekend (decent weather at last in Maine) with the 3 rides that have floated to the top of the house quiver:
- 56" Economy Streetrider (pre-Gravity) w/ 180 Randals, 83mm Flywheels
- 45" Landyachtz Chief w/ 180 Randals, Flashbacks
- The 33" LY Mummy of which I have recently posted, w/ 149mm Darts, white Avalons
All these rides have been modified to include Stimulator bushings and (if needed) longer kingpins. All the trucks are mounted flat with thin rubber pads.
I didn't skate at all during the **long** Maine winter, which ended not very long ago. So, in a sense, all this gear seems "new" to me.
I am surprised and puzzled to find that the Chief -- once my favorite board -- does not quite feel right. At least, not this year, not so far.
It's as if the Chief falls into a crack or something. By comparison, the Big Ed has a solid, reliable, totally dialed-in feeling. It carves easily and responsively, yet it is steady as a tank in downhill situations. I feel comfortable taking this board out on roads with light auto traffic. It has highway presence.
The Mummy, at the other extreme, appears to steer by the power of thought. You think, "I'll carve right" -- and so mote it be. Turning is so effortless that it feels somehow incorrect to travel in a straight line. On the downside, I still get a little unnerved when the road takes a dip and I find myself going, like, *fast.* I've never gotten wobbles or anything. It's just a subjective feeling of going too fast for my own personal comfort, on this particular board.
The Chief feels like neither one thing nor the other. It's not big and steady like the Ed. It's not slick and supple lke the Mummy. It actually seems to require some effort (compared to the other 2 boards) to carve on this thing. I'm no longer sure that the Randals are exactly what I want here. I think I might experiment with oldschool Sixtracks or something. Any wild suggestions would be most welcome!
Anyhow, I'm sure this is all totally personal and subjective; I pass it along for what it's worth. Maybe some of you can relate.
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Improving the Segway
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On 5/7/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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O.K. last one. The Segway would be kind of interesting IF THEY REMOVED THE HANDLE AND POST! Then you'd just have a steerable platform. Imagine everyone rolling around looking like the characters from B.C. on their Wheels. :)
Dave H.
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The real cool deal
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On 5/7/2003 Duane
wrote in from
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Motoboard, 26 mph, weight, 37 lb. 70's retro stylee with Benji deck. potential for Dukes Of Hazzard-style gasoline explosions. Carves nice, can kickturn by putting foot on top of engine. cost me $130 (plus miniature carb rebuild kit, $8), scares old ladies, cats, and draws cops like flieshttp://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=336855816875_43007047803&collid=40989638503&photoid=30989638503&page=1
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X24 comparo
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On 5/6/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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hc
The fact that your Segway rep is a closet X24 salesperson should tell us his secret sympathies. . . . :)
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Segway versus Exkate x24 powerboard
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On 5/6/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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Here's another comparison chart:
Carving ability:
Segway 0 Exkate 6 (not great but it's possible)
Having your kid ride with you:
Segway 0 Exkate 7 (total riding wt is about 300 lbs)
Dorkyosity
Segway 10 Exkate 0
The Segway is one step away from demented grandma in a wheelchair in coolness. As head protection for the Segway, I suggest a pinwheel hat, and instead of leathers, a spinning electric bowtie and a pink cardigan sweater is just right.
Carryability
Exkate 4 Segway -0
I can pick up my powerboard and put it in the store shopping cart. 50 pounds is not totally unliftable. Couldn't try that with a Segway unless I wanted to leave my intestines on the pavement.
Dave H.
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segway
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On 5/6/2003 hc
wrote in from
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daveH, btw, the segway owner is a exkate powerboard sales rep! he had two segways, one was for his mom.
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one more
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On 5/6/2003 hc
wrote in from
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segway climbs curbs!
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comparison
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On 5/6/2003 hc
wrote in from
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how about low speed maneuverablitly,
segway gets a 10
exkate gets a 1, (and that throttle is too sensitive)
ride smoothness
segway is smooth, exkate rough.
i only got a slow speed demo on the segway,
guys were telling me that it sucks as speed climbs, due to no lean.
would like to try both in a real world situation.
segway speed is probably limited by the factory due to liability (cool feature, regenerates on downhill)
portability, segway turns into a powered hand cart,
don't bother carrying the exkate.
anyways, fun toys, too expensive for me.
(segway $5000)
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Motorized Rides
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On 5/6/2003
Dave H.
wrote in from
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Just pick up an Exkate X24 Powerboard. MPH in the 20's. Remote wireless control. Zoom uphill on one of these puppies and you'll be having a t-shirt printed up that says "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Segways!"
Dave H.
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more
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On 5/5/2003 hc
wrote in from
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two coolest ride i tried at the sf race,
an electric quad carver and
a segway!!! wow! the ultimate walker!
(i can see a bunch of you guys rolling your eyes already. Hey, wait till you are a old fart, you will be be begging to ride one of these)
oh, and i saw a motorized skateboard (similar to the randal one) but this one is 4 wheel drive!
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wackyboards
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On 5/5/2003 hc
wrote in from
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btw, check my wacky page :-)
www.geocities.com/wackyboards
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correction
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On 5/5/2003 hc
wrote in from
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'better ways to build' ...
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stowboard / trikke
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On 5/5/2003 hc
wrote in from
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stowboard.com
don't do it, that crazy thing has a basket for your front foot. I can probably think of better ways for a folding skateboard, but why, regular skateboards are small enough.
a folding longboard would be a better idea.
trikke.com (a 3 wheel leaning scooter)
they are running an infomercial for this contraption,
looks pretty neat, guys were riding park and downhill on it,
would like to try it, but wouldn't want to pay for one.
i don't think you would be able to go faster than one can rollerblade with both feet in contact with ground at all time. (would probably out-pump a slalom board, gasp!! ;-))
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