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| Q&A: McKendry on Speed (1810 Posts)
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wheel request 2
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On 3/30/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
i'm using basically two different wheels 78a grippins and 78a gumballs,my really low board needs the 76mm wheels i kind of like the traction i get from the grippins better, basically 76mm grippins would rock
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Fair Play
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On 3/28/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I'm not sure why you'd fair the front leg. A leg has a naturally blunt round front to it. I also don't know if you push mongo or regular, and whether or not you'd be kicking the thing. You also have to consider if a front leg fairing would interfere with your tuck. I push mongo and could fair the back of my rear foot, and avoid kicking it or having it interfere with my tuck. It would tend to clean the trailing air which is what you want. If the fairing was a part of the board, and the specs didn't allow more than a 6" tall board, about all you could cover was your front foot. If whatever you make was aerodynamic and effective, it will probably be banned if you you ever win a race with it. Until then, there's a good chance that people will just make fun of it. One man's knee pad is another man's fairing.
Fairings work in just about every form of racing, because the faster you go the more the need for good aerodynamics. This is especially true in Gravity Sports where we have no engine (other than ourselves) and where drafting in packs is common. Start with a set of good "sleek" leathers, a good helmet, fairing your board, and working on your tuck. Fairing your front foot will help the least, so do it last.
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Fairing
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On 3/28/2006
sean
wrote in from
United States
(63.105.nnn.nnn)
Chris, I am interested in running a fairing on my front leading leg. It would run from the dorsum of my foot and get wider as it came up to just above my knee. I think I could possition myself behind the fairing and poke my head just above the top. I think it would work well especially well on a non tech race. I guess my question is-Can you have to much fairing?
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Go For It
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On 3/27/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Hey Rob, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Try it! You probably are going to use old hole patterns anyway, so just go for it. Set it up so that the "middle" truck is slightly suspended off of the ground until you step on the board. Maybe a thick washer under the back busing to get that truck to steer a little quicker. Let us know what you find. We're all still learning.
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6 Wheeler Question
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On 3/27/2006
Rob H.
wrote in from
United States
(71.255.nnn.nnn)
Okay, so I rode a friends 6 wheeler recently and I really liked the feel. So much in fact that I'm dying to try it on my new GS, (I had it come with the optional extra wheelbase just in case) but I'm wondering about the setup. Currently I'm running cut down randal DH hangers cut to 130mm, with a 50 plate wedged up front and a 35 plate in the back. I was wondering if I took the front hanger off and put it on another 35 degree plate and moved it to the back, and then run a 106mm RTX in front, wedged and rised so the height was even. So I'd have two 130mm trucks in back at 35 degrees with a 106mm truck in front. Do you think this would work, or would the difference in length cause problems? What about if I ran two 50 degree plates in the back with the RTX front?
These are just the possible setups I can do right now without spending any additional cash.
Thanks in advance for any advice you could give me.
And thanks for all the great wheels.
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I'm in, Chris
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On 3/24/2006
Bud
wrote in from
United States
(68.57.nnn.nnn)
I'm confirmed for the 8th in Columbus, Chris. You pick the restaurant, I'll bring the cash.
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april 8th hybrid
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On 3/24/2006 Luke
wrote in from
United States
(204.210.nnn.nnn)
Dude, check the contest calendar, its all there. Its april 8th at the derby hill, and its hybrid.
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theres a race here?
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On 3/23/2006 chris in ohio
wrote in from
United States
(65.24.nnn.nnn)
whoah, theres a race here, wheres it at, the derby hill. so confused, maybe if i dont hear back on here, ill give kenny a call, im sure he knows whats up.
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Christopher'n Columbus
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On 3/22/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(72.67.nnn.nnn)
Actually, I'm going to Columbus for the race on April 8th. I hope to see you there.
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Columbus
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On 3/22/2006
Bud
wrote in from
United States
(68.57.nnn.nnn)
Chris, you're going to Columbus on June the 6th, correctamundo? If so, I'll see ya there; I owe ya dinner or sumthin'.
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chubs
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On 3/22/2006 Brutus
wrote in from
United States
(141.150.nnn.nnn)
Chubs?
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Danger Bay5
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On 3/21/2006
Ricker
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
Hey Chris...what are you running for Danger Bay? And what's up with the double wides. Glued and not glued? I guess Im missin something. Thanks.
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What's Next
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On 3/21/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Ahhhh Grasshoppa, More will be revealed after Danger Bay 5...
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perfect world
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On 3/21/2006
sean c
wrote in from
United States
(165.29.nnn.nnn)
for a technical downhill run where traction is most important, if the rules don't restrict you, are you running:
3 trucks?
doublewides glued?
doublewides not glued together?
sean c
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Inside Out
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On 3/21/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I've ridden different wheels altogether front and back, and I've ridden different duros front and back. I've also used a softer wheel (or wheels) on one side of my board if there's only one really technical turn. For example, if there's a hard right turn or hairpin, I may put a softer wheel on the front right. The traction comes that inside wheel (with most of the load on it) resisting being dragged sideways across the road.
Having said that, I often find the duro that gives me the most speed, and use that all around.
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slight subject change
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On 3/21/2006
bara
wrote in from
United States
(68.60.nnn.nnn)
Hey Chris...for DH, do you ride the same duro front and rear?...of do you use a harder duro up front like a slalom board?
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6 Wheels for TS/GS
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On 3/20/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
The double-truck setup in back requires more leverage to lean the deck because you have to push down on twice as many bushings. I made the tail wider and I don't take out any steering, because I get plenty of stability, traction, and control as it is. As far as my stance goes, it is different in TS and GS. In TS it is more parallel, with my feet facing more forward and on opposite sides of the centerline. If I tried to take one foot off, the board would flip over on its side. It's a "tip-toe" stance that is intentionally "turny", and not something I'd feel comfortable in while sliding through high-speed carves. On the other hand, my back foot is right on top of the two back trucks on my GS setup, like it's an accelerator pedal.
Stance on GS 6 wheeler
TS doesn't require nearly as much traction as a high speed GS, for which the GS 6 wheeler was designed. The front truck on my GS board is set at 45 degrees, where my TS board is 60 degrees, and has a much smaller wheelbase. My GS wheels are 80a to 83a, and my TS wheels are 83 to 89a. The 6 wheel GS board is designed for wide carves, not wiggling. For wiggling, I'd wouldn't put the 4 back wheels on two trucks. I'd use a "splitfinger" configuration on a single truck. I'd use a very narrow hanger which would allow for a huge contact patch. Since the two wheels on each side of the hanger are free to spin independently of one another, the wheels wouldn't "fight" each other, and the traction could be better than a single wide wheel. That's the kind of 6 wheeler that could easily clean a TS course. Better traction leads to better speed and control. My stance doesn't have to change, but equipment will if we want to go faster.
TS 6 wheeler setup
Stance on TS 4/6 wheeler
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houwteq
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On 3/20/2006
martin siegrist
wrote in from
Switzerland
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houwteq rules :-) just like flywheels!
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TS 6-wheelers
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On 3/19/2006
Zeppelin
wrote in from
United States
(68.57.nnn.nnn)
Chris, has your stance changed on whether 6-wheelers- set up appropriately, of course- can run, and win, on TS courses...?
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Gumballs
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On 3/19/2006 Justin
wrote in from
South Africa
(196.25.nnn.nnn)
Gumballs did'nt work for me this weekend while racing at Houtwteq. At the bottom of the course there was this tight left hander that bowled in the middle. The gumballs just did not want to stick when coming out. Felt like they poped out. Which kind of sucked cause they were my qualifing runs. Next day changed to 83mm flys and those babys stuck. Just made that last lefthander so much more comfortable. Had a whole lot more fun with a good weekend of racing.
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zig-zags
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On 3/19/2006
Utah Trish
wrote in from
United States
(71.37.nnn.nnn)
I had to add my 2 cents worth even though I am really new at this slalom thing but I just got my zig-zags with a set of Built'n bearings and I set them up on the fatboy I got in Texas. I set my typical parking-lot course up with about 35 cones off-sets, tight, or werever they land and I can usually clean them and sorta go fast. I couldn't do it with my zig-zags....can you say hella-fast!? They are fast and stick. The ground was cold I ran 86 front, 83 rear. They grab and spin. I put them on my other board that I normally run avalons and I again didn't make it. I eventually did after a few runs. I love these wheels and I believe they will make a difference at my next race. And besides, the colors are cool. Very bright and cheery. Thanks Chris for fast service.
Utha Trish
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The Firm
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On 3/19/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
What you just described is the reason for Gumballs going all the way up to 88a.
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76mm Green Gumball Wheels
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On 3/19/2006
Captandyno01
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(195.93.nnn.nnn)
I want to purchase a set of Four Green 76mm Gumball Wheels, but I am having trouble deciding which Hardness Durometer to choose. I want them for my 40" Longboard and I am looking for a relatively smooth ride on Ashphalt but I still want Speed and Maximum Grip on Smooth Concrete! Can Anyone please advise me on which Hardness or Softness to choose in the Range 75a to 88a Durometer.? Please Help, Thank You....Captandyno01...19-Mar-2006.
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Green with Envy
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On 3/19/2006
Midge
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Woohoooo!!!! The women's division will be a pack of pink flyin down the hill! A record of 3 women coming out this time (I hope)! This just keeps gettin better. See you next weekend!!!
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Yes
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On 3/16/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
I'm definitely going to bring the Pink Gumballs to Bonelli. It's a both a dream and a nightmare come true for women who skate. The good news is, they have products that are just as good or better than the guy's stuff. The bad news is, the guy's are starting to take all of their gal's stuff.
Juidth, Just say "no" to Dave.
Midge, Just say "no" to Jimmy.
Isabelle, Just say "no" to Mitch and Russell.
Celine, Just say "no" to all French men.
Marylou, Just say "no" to... ...hey wait a minute. Everyone just say "yes". It's nice to share.
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