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Khiro Wedge Rail Kit
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On 6/15/2005
Mile High Mark
wrote in from
United States
(69.15.nnn.nnn)
We received these last week, and I've been testing them on my Swift 38. I was running quick/quick Seismics, and I wanted to slightly quicken the front truck, while slightly stabilizing the rear truck. Perfect chance to test the Khiro kit.
Up front, I installed the 3-deg wedges in the positive-wedge position. These were mounted with a 1/8" soft (urethane) riser next to the deck (i.e., under the wedge rails). Since Seismics tend to transmit a little more road buzz than bushing-type trucks, I do this with all my Seismic-equipped boards. On the back, I went with a 4-degree wedge in the negative-wedge position. Since a conventional wedge riser is usually 5- or 6-degrees, I figured I'd start just shy of that value. Again, the Khiro's were mounted on top of a 1/8" soft riser.
I took the now-wedged Swift to my local test hill and gave it a few test runs. Very nice. The front was more responsive ("dominant"), and while the rear was less turny, it could still handle tight/hard turns when necessary. I didn't detect any shifting or loosening, but as always, inspect your gear regularly (regardless of what you run).
This kit is great if you really like to tinker with your trucks. With conventional wedge risers available in only a few different angles, the Khiro kit allows you to experiment with angles on either side of the standard/average. My only suggestion would be to offer the wedge rails separately, or make a "jumbo" kit available with two pairs of each size/wedge (i.e., so you can run the same angle front and rear).
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Please Help me! Kwiksplit
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On 6/15/2005
Matthieu
wrote in from
France
(195.68.nnn.nnn)
Hi,
I'm looking for kwiksplit!
I just write this post to know if somebody could help me to find a kwiksplit wheel system.
If you know where i can have it, please let me know.
If you're selling one or somme kwiksplit system, email me.
Thank you for your answer.
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ratty?
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On 6/12/2005 scrub
wrote in from
United States
(69.107.nnn.nnn)
is that u
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Scrub/Mike/Freebord
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On 6/10/2005
EthanOB
wrote in from
United States
(192.12.nnn.nnn)
Hey Mike,
Sweet vids, your style is even smoother than the last time I saw you ride (not that I could keep up).
My bord got ripped off and I've been riding longboards and pool decks since then, cause I never snowboard anymore anyway.
Cool to see you and the rest of the FB crew still charging the hills, tho.
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my freebording videos
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On 6/8/2005
scrub
wrote in from
United States
(157.95.nnn.nnn)
Hello, this is Mike the freeborder with some new videos for you. This link has my most recent (martino street) and the thumbnails under my post link to 5 others I've made since I got my miniDV camera a few months back. ENJOY!!
http://www.freeboard.com/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1599
Also, HC or MJ or Flavien...which garage is it in San Jose where the races are held? I live downtown and have been longboarding some of the garages at night for fun.
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Why risers
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On 5/30/2005 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(69.161.nnn.nnn)
Risers are to gain wheel clearance once you start turning, and step up to using wheels bigger than 50mm. The bigger the wheel, the taller the riser. Get to turning too deep, and/or running a really big wheel, then have boards with 'cutout' shaping is the only other way to avoid wheel rub. Well, that or go ride a popsicle deck, mack trucks and little teeny rictas.
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risers
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On 5/30/2005 fokke
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
what do risers do?
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flyaway
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On 5/30/2005 jonathan
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(217.43.nnn.nnn)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36317&item=7158926120&rd=1
not mine !
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Foam deck roll
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On 5/14/2005 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(69.161.nnn.nnn)
Rye, try www.longskate.com in their accessories page. They had rolls of either Black or green/brown Camo of the stuff, and sell it in 12" x 4' lengths, more than enough for most boards.
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Deckskin
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On 5/14/2005
RYE
wrote in from
United States
(139.140.nnn.nnn)
Hey I'm looking to get a long board this summer. I dont really like to wear shoes... can anybody fill me in on where I can get some substitute for griptape that is nicer to feet. I've been browsing the site a bit and noticed deckskin mentioned multiple times. What is it? Where is it? Thanks.
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flyaway
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On 5/14/2005 jonathan
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.153.nnn.nnn)
flyaways rare as hens teeth. collectors items. owners do'nt let em go much.
you're not having mine! a design classic...
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sergio yuppie's sliding knee pads
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On 5/13/2005 hc
wrote in from
United States
(67.121.nnn.nnn)
metal mike, trying contacting sergio directly, you can ask cliff in his forum for sergio's email.
i saw those quite a while back, i believe sergio told me he invented those.
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sliding kneepads
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On 5/9/2005
metal mike
wrote in from
United States
(65.65.nnn.nnn)
I saw those killer sliding kneepads on Sergio Yuppie in the Gravity video.
'can't find em anywhere. I tried glueing some linoleum to my the sides of my pads, helps keep em from ripping but not sliding... Did he make those like the gloves he made? Are we gonna hafta wait 1000 years for em to come out like we did the gloves? I made some bad ass gloves too by th way...
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flyaway helmet
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On 5/7/2005 SkateandSlamSam
wrote in from
United States
(69.105.nnn.nnn)
Where can I get a flyaway helmet?
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Rail attatchment
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On 4/21/2005 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(69.161.nnn.nnn)
Smelly Skater, look at finding Powell Rat Nuts, or similar small-head T-nuts for mounting your rails with. Screws will work, but will also pull out during a boardslide. When marking to put your rails on, pre-bend to fit any outer curvature of the deck, and then stand on your board, and put the rail where your first knuckle[s] can easily bend, thus allowing your fingertips to touch the deck in a grab. Then mark one of the holes with a pencil or marker. That's where you really want to set the rails, where making grabs is just natural and no effort. With the holes marked, then drill the board with a small drill bit. When you go to fit the T-nuts, drill in from the top with a bit that is 'just' the size of the T-nut shank. Run the T-nuts in from above, tap into place Lightly with a tack hammer, then screw the rails on from underneath.
Once you've rode with the rails awhile, use fine-grit Emery Cloth to smoothe off the rougher gouges that'll come from coping or curbs. That'll keep your fingers from getting sliced by the rail's (I do the same thing to Frisbees, especially ones that get 'skipped' on tar) flayed bits of plastic. It depends on how hard you skate, but I've had rails last on 'ditch bitch' boards for 2-3 years before there was nothing left worth grabbing for. The nice thing is that the deck itself will tend to last longer, as the rails can take a good bit of slide/grind action. Pulling off nice fluid grabs is worth the extra weight on the deck IMHO.
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Fly-Away Foam
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On 4/21/2005 Dave G
wrote in from
United States
(207.69.nnn.nnn)
Check w/ Chris B ..He's had some foam replacements made for the FlyAways (I think it's a denser than stock type!)
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helmets
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On 4/20/2005
bohika
wrote in from
Canada
(161.184.nnn.nnn)
Thanks for the info and advice on the flyaway,,, I'd need to upgrade the foam,,,,,,plus a good paint job,,
cheers
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The WAVE Street Surfboard
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On 4/20/2005 hc
wrote in from
United States
(64.167.nnn.nnn)
toddc, thanks for that link.
I believe I posted about that item before (under a different name i think)
it's pretty bizarre...
how about a regular skateboard with a split torsion deck, that would be wack too..
hc
www.geocities.com/wackyboards
(yeah, i know, i need to update it...)
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Helmets
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On 4/19/2005 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(69.161.nnn.nnn)
Bohika, I use a Flyaway to Slalom with. I also have a 'regular' skateboard helmet. For bigger speeds, we might see a trend towards spec. helmets, but the fastest Super-G I've been in for competition purposes was Morro Bay, and again, I used the Flyaway. Granted, several veteran racers were wearing Leathers on that hill, and I'd be inclined to think that was a good idea. Speeds in the upper 30's were not uncommon. Just keep in mind that the Flyaway is an older design, and while the shells are fairly rugged, it's the foam inside the can degrade and be a weak area in the helmet's protective efficiency. Also, don't use that type of helmet if the shell is cracked or has survived a 'big' impact.
I've noticed that Giro's are starting to be fairly popular, so maybe look into those as a replacement.
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Installing Rails
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On 4/19/2005
smelly skater
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(82.32.nnn.nnn)
I've just order a new setup, but they won't fit the rails for me, cos the dude doesn't want to cluck it up. Only he probably less likely than me to do so!
I take its just a case of screwing them in carefully?
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helmets
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On 4/18/2005
Bohika
wrote in from
Canada
(161.184.nnn.nnn)
I'm noticing certain and/or all races have helmet guidelines/rules,,,that's not a bad thing,,, I do have a question though,,, both the U.S. and Canada have standards/regulations for helmet.. If my helmet has a CSA rating for up here,,,does that pass it for any U.S. races,,,,,,
Is the old Jay Adams Flyaway worth pullin out and using,,, if not ,,,any recommendations for Helmets,,,,I'm not into full faces,,, and only interested in racing slalom and some G.S. course.
any helpful advice is greatly appreciated.
ciao
Kashman
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hey HC
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On 4/15/2005 toddc
wrote in from
United States
(198.39.nnn.nnn)
seen this thing?
http://www.fogdog.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1973314&cp=701959
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hocky puck
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On 4/14/2005
glenn
wrote in from
United States
(68.0.nnn.nnn)
yea if anything hocky pucks would do more making them into a wheel
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Powerboards are for Real
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On 4/11/2005
Chippy
wrote in from
United States
(24.48.nnn.nnn)
If you ever thought of getting a Powerd Skateboard, "Get one,Now"
I rode Longboards for years and really enjoy downhill and jamming around town.
I saw the Exkate X24 and thought they were toys an too expensive.At around $1000.00,that is a lot of coin for a skateboard.
EGlideII is a new addition to the Powerboard market.It offers a 400W motor and a wired controller all for $300.00.So after looking for some time I gave in to the need and purchased one.Let me go on record and say how sweet the ride is.The EGlide will not go as fast as the X24 Model (750W Motor) but it will get you close to 18MPh and run for miles.The tetherd (wired)controller works well.I am not suggesting that these boards replace the true purity of skateboarding.But it adds a new element of riding on flats and making riding more often enjoyable.In reality the X24 will go up to 22MPh,but it depends on pavement conditions and rider weight.I have a EGlide/X24 Hybrid that goes up to 20MPh with my 165 pound weight.If you do want the best then shell out the cash for a Exkate X24,it's worth every penny.
The point is that the price is comming down on the Powerboards and the EGlide is a nice offering and bang for your dollar to catch an endless wave.
Ride On,
Chippy
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Pucks?
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On 4/9/2005 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(69.161.nnn.nnn)
I hope you'll kindly note that 'Street Hockey' uses Rollerpucks, as the Canadian, on-ice, hip-checking kinda Hockey Pucks DON'T SLIDE on tar. It's your ligaments, but I know mine don't stretch far enough.
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