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Aluminum Speedboard
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On 11/20/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
The Roger Bros aluminum speedboards are really nice boards. It's what happens when you take great skaters, metal fabricators and designer/engineers with access to some great tools. I never used to like metal boards (back in the day)because they felt "tinny". These boards feel solid, yet flexible, heavy but not sluggish. I think that because they are put together with great precision, and because they use wheels with gobs of high-rebound urethane, there isn't any vibration. The weight might be a problem if these were slalom boards, but they're not. The Rogers Bros are all about speed and the extra mass seems to work just fine for downhill.
I should be getting mine in the next week or so. I've tried Judith's with Powerballs and Dave and John's with Gumballs. I've tried both the angled nose and the flat nose and both dropped are bit from the platform area, making them both a drop-deck and a drop-through. I can't wait to add another cool speedboard to my somewhat eclectic quiver.
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pink in Canada
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On 11/20/2005 mbl
wrote in from
Canada
(70.26.nnn.nnn)
ya, ya - the guys all laughed at the pink girly wheels, now they always want to ride my board in the park
ride on, Chris!
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PinkWheels
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On 11/20/2005
SpeedFiend
wrote in from
United States
(68.174.nnn.nnn)
The wheels look great but I really like the metal speedboard they are attached to. You ride one yet Chris? Any thoughts on them? I know you beat Dave at Maryhill on your sixpack. I like the idea of a speedboard that flexes a bit. Hopefully I will be able to get my hands on one.
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Niiiiiiccce!
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On 11/20/2005
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(69.153.nnn.nnn)
Finally...the mighty Chaput is drawn out!
Looks like you'll be selling some more Polka Dots to the Grumpy Ol' Bastards of the world. I've let a few other old dudes roll around on mine and they dug 'em.
Show us what you got Chris!
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Pink, Green, And In Between
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On 11/19/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Hi folks. I love the topic. I love Pink and would ride it more myself if I weren't already trying to promote the gospel of green. Fortunately, there are plenty of people who can do a better job of promoting it and making it their own without my help. Isabelle, Midge, Judith (to name a few) are helping to carry the stoke to women all over the planet. Our plan, in part, is to frustrate men by making high performance wheels in a color that most men can't quite fully embrace. This way, the ladies can have something for themselves. I want women to be able to say "Hey Buster, get you're own damn board, that one's mine!". Women are smart. Women can skate. And women can tell the difference in what they are experiencing. I like being able to help out a little in the beginning, and then just getting out of the way and watching them rip. Nothing is hotter than a girl on a longboard. Perhaps you could argue that I've conspired to get more women into skating because it looks so good (and I'd have to plead guilty). But longboards aren't just a fashion accessory. They are a part of a fun, free-spirited lifstyle statement. Ironically, black is really the primary color for skaters, and pink is just the accent.
Guys riding Pink? You betcha. Are you "man enough" to ride or wear Pink? If you aren't, we understand. And if you are, that's great. Just don't buy your wife, girlfriend, or daughter a board so you can borrow it all the time. Pink is Punk, but Punk is not Pastel. Keep it deep and dark.
What if you don't like Pink or Green? A few months ago, my answer would have been "Tough!". But there are some exciting new wheels that are about to be disclosed that will give you even more great choices. There will be some additions to the Pink lineup, but most of the wheels of which I speak will be neither Pink nor Green. New chemistry breakthroughs are bringing us exciting new formulas in the Retro brand, and the shapes and colors are guaranteed to please as well. I might be able to make some "Limited Edition" runs on certain green shapes and sizes (Mr. Moore), but I can't be all things to all people. However, 2006 promises to be the best year EVER for longboard-skateboard wheels. These are exciting times to be a skater, and I'm stoked to a part of the ride.
p.s. I'm trying to get Isabelle hooked up with the following plate...
Divas
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To Pink, or not to Pink
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On 11/19/2005 Midgette
wrote in from
Canada
(24.80.nnn.nnn)
Chris,
The first day back here we went out skating, within a few minutes ran into another girl longboarder, right off the bat she says, "Oh my God! I love your wheels!!!!" (the powerballs). So I told her all about them, and when she found out they were made by you she got even more excited! I bet next time I see her she'll be riding a set!
The girls got 'em and the boys want 'em!
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On 11/18/2005
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(69.153.nnn.nnn)
I thought Purple was the color of Royalty.
Skated the Polka Dots in the same ditch this morning. Had a blast, went fast. Keep them pink...reminds me of...something pink. Give me a mid 80s duro. We talked about it...actually you talked and I said "Yeah, and Uh huh" at the appropriate times. (Anyone who's ever had a "conversation" with Chris will understand what I'm talking about). Let's call it 84a. Perfect. I just had a birthday...give me a present.
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pink
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On 11/18/2005 AenGhooste
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(193.113.nnn.nnn)
My theory is men wear pink as a subconcious (or concious) effort to display themselves as an alpha male. Pink was traditionally a colour of the upper classes (yes I'm posting from England all you classless wonders over there =P) so now we have upward mobility (and everyone is sure about their sexuality..ish) and every tom dick an harry wants to wear it.
I catch myself thinking about a pink tie and slap myself. I dont wear tie's!!!
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guysNpink
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On 11/18/2005 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
my son, russell, has a great saying; RealGuysWearPink........'cuz it's PUNK!
Pink wheels RULE! and i mean for pooling, sliding, carving and hauling butt.
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pink and black
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On 11/18/2005 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
Bad? compared to green and orange?! jut a matter of getting used to,if the wheel shape was one that whould work for me,i'd ride the pinks. I'd like top see chris eventually flip the orange and green,green core/orange tire.
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oh yeah...
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On 11/17/2005
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(69.153.nnn.nnn)
I really don't mind the color Pink either...kinda Punk Rock.
Have a happy one,
Mike
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I'm hurt...therefore I must have a feminine side
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On 11/17/2005
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(69.153.nnn.nnn)
Dear Mr. or Mrs. or Ms. Pinkpanther,
I guess my first response should be..."duhhhhh!?!?!" But it won't be.
I'm well aware of what "Pink", the brand, is all about. I admire Chris and Marylou for embarking on this journey. I have a bit of a history with Chris, & I consider him a friend.
My post was a bit of a goof, aimed at Chris, with some insider humor, "Fashion challenged old guy" being one of them. My point, that I later followed up with a phone call to Chris, was that I liked the dimensions of the Polka Dot wheel, a lot, I just wished it came in a wider choice of durometers. He told me of some of his plans, and I went away as a still very happy ABEC11, Pink, Big Red X, Biltin, etc. etc., customer.
I appreciate your attempt to educate me or anyone else that might have some confusion on what Pink is about. In reality (I have read the Silverfish piece btw) the Pink wheels are non gender specific, like most any wheel. They may be "color coded", and designed with women in mind, but for a completely straight (not that there's anything wrong with being something else), 40 year old, married, father of two, that's into his 30th year of skating....they are a killer wheels too. Period.
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OUCH !
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On 11/17/2005
bob
wrote in from
United States
(198.77.nnn.nnn)
Wow -- the Grumpy Ol' Bastard is taken to task!
Mike, maybe a sexchange and makeover into a stylish woman would help!
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Deal with the Pink
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On 11/17/2005 pinkpanther
wrote in from
United States
(65.249.nnn.nnn)
These wheels are made specifically to encourage women into skateboarding and he made sure that there were different from the "Green" ABEC11 brand so "Pink" the company could have it's own identity instead of just "rebranded gear" and pretending it's specially for women(http://www_silverfishlongboarding_com/article.php?story=20051014021642682). Making them green would kill that.
If you are a "fashion challenged old guy" then a pair of pink wheels is the least of your problems. You're going to look silly no matter what... although I guess if you aren't into going old-school full-throttle with neon green spandex shorts and a hot pink headband... try using a black permanent marker or black dye (there is a post on how to dye your wheels different colors on SF).
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Make Green Polka Dots...PLEASE!!!
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On 11/17/2005
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(69.153.nnn.nnn)
Dear Chris,
I had a very enjoyable ditch session today. I was riding the 62mm 78a Pink Polka Dots. These are my new favorite ditch wheels. The only problem? They're Pink, and only come in 2 Duros. Please help a fashion challenged old guy out and pour all the available duros of No Skoolz in the Polka Dot mold. Christmas is just around the corner and people are asking what to get me...I'll send them all your way.
Don't make me beg,
Mike
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What is a streetluge anyway
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On 11/15/2005
Bob
wrote in from
United States
(132.250.nnn.nnn)
Hey Chris, At my first public show during Jet Wars at the dragstrip, the announcer asked the crowd of 20,000 or so to show hands if they knew what a streetluge was. Less than 10% of the drag race fans raised thier hands. He then said "Ok....then.... how many of you would like to see a reeeeally fast skateboard that this guy lays down on?" The crowd went nuts. Through the interview the crowd was introduced to "streetluge" and all of the gravity sports that we participate in. SO, typically the initial introduction of the Jet Luge is now described as an elongated skateboard with a jet engine on it. Hey give me a break.. at least I standup skate the thing in through the pits and in the staging lanes up to the start as seen in this promo video
Click here for link
Chris hit me up when you have the time... there is alot more going on than meets the public eye..
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83a
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On 11/15/2005 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
other thoughts, 83a, in other wheels? gumballs?,flywheels?
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83a gripins
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On 11/15/2005 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
are those out yet?available? they sound tasty.A scaled up (75-76m) grippin would make a cool replacement for the gumball,if you really like gumballs you could trim the back lip a bit.
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Bob Swartz - A Sponsor's Dream
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On 11/14/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
You da man Bob! It sounds to me like advertising a Jet Powered "streetluge" was an uphill battle, and that people understand what a "skateboard" is. That's fine with me, as long as they're diggin' what you're doing, taking pictures and viseo, and talking about you. Sponsors love those who promote themselves and you're doing a great job of it. Keep up the great work and let me know when there's more rubber than urethane left on your hubs.
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JetLuge on TV
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On 11/14/2005 EBasil
wrote in from
United States
(63.206.nnn.nnn)
Killer coverage, Bob!! Congratulations!
It's posted over on the 'fish, too.
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Green 11's on Discovery Channel
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On 11/14/2005
Bob
wrote in from
United States
(132.250.nnn.nnn)
Hey Chris.... Mr Sponsor.... how is this for exposure? :-) I am already getting emails on "what wheels are those green things?"
Discovery Channel Daily Planet Show
video link
Click here for link
bob
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happy birthday Chris
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On 11/13/2005 mikez
wrote in from
South Africa
(198.54.nnn.nnn)
come and race in SOuth Africa,
mike
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Trucks
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On 11/12/2005 A Customer
wrote in from
United States
(68.174.nnn.nnn)
And I hoped you were working on the Liquid Trucks and those great looking bushing. Any chance an all Chaput board will be offered in the near future?
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Eleven Eleven
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On 11/12/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
As you all know, November 11th (11/11) is a huge holiday in Surf City (Huntington Beach, CA). The entire city has basically been closed for about a month now, and I'm just now able to surface from a brutal schedule. Lectures, talk shows, television and film crews have been hounding me for interviews and sound bites. It's as if all of Southern California is celebrating "Leven" (that's how we say it in the South), and now that New Orleans is blown away, this is America's Mardi Gras.
Green hats, green masks, green beads, green shoes, green clothes, green hair, and green teeth can be seen lining all the streets, and occupying every cafe's
seats. It's both a sea of green, and an Ocean's Eleven. Twice on 11/11, at 11:11:11am and 11:11:11pm, bizarre green rituals are performed on Main Street, at the base of the pier. Green jello cocktails and other jiggly libations are poured in, on and around all of the gorgeous young girls in the area, making a kind of "Girls Gone Green" scene while the cameras are rolling.
It may take me a bit longer to recover from all of the intense festivities, and as soon as I do, I'll do my best to get caught up on all of the posts that I've missed.
Until then, carry on my Eleveneers. Full Speed Ahead.
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wheres chaput.....
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On 11/11/2005 chris
wrote in from
United States
(65.189.nnn.nnn)
just kinda curious, but chaput sure has been gone for a while, anyone heard from him or know when hes gonna come back and answer peoples questions....? its been over a month since his last post
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