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Thanks for the Pink Gumballs. Freakin' perfect !!!
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On 4/25/2006 Kenny Mollica
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
Chappy-
Thanks for the killer wheels !!! The Pink Gumballs handled the gnarly Indian School ditch so well. They were perfect. Fast and Grippy. What more could I ask for? I tell you what...
those wheels with the PPS Ditch Killer 44" and my freshy Ninja 7's gave me the confidence to ride with semi-recklessness. I kept pushing the wheels to what I thought the limit was, but they never let go or mushed out. Are you making more of those?
Sorry about your shoulder. I was a little high on the win, and you were toughin' it out so well, that we didn't give you much sympathy. Sorry. Hope you are feeling OK. I can't imagine taking the kind of fall you did.
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Chris, if you would...
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On 4/25/2006
Jonathan Harms
wrote in from
United States
(70.246.nnn.nnn)
Please check your e-mail regarding something we discussed after the Buckeye Outlaw race. I sent it last week (a few days before the Indian School race). Thanks.
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X bolts
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On 4/19/2006
jaybyrd
wrote in from
Mexico
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Chris,
I just received a couple sets of the X bolts and I think the're sweet. I believe that they are a great addition to the hardware that I use, they make truck change outs alot faster, plus they look sharp. Also got a set of the Builtins, only question I have is when are you going to start selling them in sets of 12?
:-)
Anyway thanks for keeping things interesting and moving forward with inovative ideas.
jaybyrd
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Abec11 Heaven
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On 4/15/2006 Don J
wrote in from
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Hey Chris, look at this pic with some soft music in the background. And thankyou for keeping us glued to the ground!
http://www.geocities.com/djackson9504/Abec11Heaven.jpg
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Happy B-day
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On 4/14/2006 Gary H.
wrote in from
United States
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Chris, Happy Birthday!
keep rollin'
-g-
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chunk out
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On 4/13/2006
martin siegrist
wrote in from
Switzerland
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use a sanding machine and make round inner edges!
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Happy Bday, Mr. C
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On 4/12/2006
Mr. S, his wife L and little R in AZ
wrote in from
United States
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45? I'm right on your heels, old guy...42 in July.
The Fam & I will be in da'OC August 5-8. Beaches, Boardwalks and one day at the LB Aquarium. I had to build up a board without grip so the lil'guy could play on it without gettin' cut up, but here's a pic of Race on the ditch board. Nice wheels! Hope to see either you or mbe CYa while we're there.
Oh, and I plan on picking up an order of wheels from Liz, too.
Best to ya!
-=S=-
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DC Zoo
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On 4/12/2006
Adam Daniels
wrote in from
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Hey Chris, do you know the specific location of that hill that was featured in the Slow Motion video, at the beginning? A buddy and I are going to be in the area next week
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pink gummies have cuts on them
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On 4/11/2006 chris in ohio
wrote in from
United States
(65.189.nnn.nnn)
chris,
i got my new pink gumballs and have noticed that after riding on them for 2 days, all but one of them has cuts on the inner edges of the wheel. i was wondering if this was normal or whats going on with them. it doesnt really affect the ride but i didnt want them to start chunking out, so is there anything i can do to fix this?
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left truck
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On 4/11/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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on that truck you "sort of" get a randal(ish) geometry ,and you don't need design and produce new baseplates. They are a bit lower than randals. I think if i had no other choices i'd prefer drop through randals to those "left" trucks,i like the consistant linear bushing compression. If i had to ride production trucks i'd probabely use randal dh's droped through with a 5 or so degree wedge up fronfor speed , on both ends for lower speeds. I might experiment with a ball joint pivot too.
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Happy B-Day!
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On 4/11/2006
Mike Moore
wrote in from
United States
(70.249.nnn.nnn)
Happy Birthday Chris!
Have a tortilla on me!
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Tell Mom Good Luck! Hope the Baby is Great!
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On 4/11/2006
North Carolina Longboarder-Downhillbillies.org
wrote in from
United States
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Pierre, Good luck with the baby! Hope to see you and the Big Mig and the rest of your crew here in the Fall...if not at the FARM!
Marion Karr
MC Hammer Head
Skatesville, North Carolina
DHB WORLD HEADQUARTERS
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Happy Birthday
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On 4/11/2006
Pierre
wrote in from
Canada
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Happy 45th Chris!
My son may have the same birthday, he is due today!
Take care,
Pierre and family
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re:
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On 4/10/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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thanks chris, that makes perfect sense. as for the fu man chus, my buddy has some and they seem to 'dry up' for whatever reason. they get a yellowish tint, get hard (lose traction) and just look frail; this is from regular riding conditions.
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Camparison of Trucks
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On 4/9/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(72.67.nnn.nnn)
The diagram was to show that the geometry alone does not dictate how a truck will steer and handle. Putting your axles almost directly on top of the pivot cup will make an inherently unstable truck. Moving the axle away from the pivot cup will force the bushing seats to load the bushings more, which results in more stability. The "unstable" truck can work well as a front truck because it can steer so quickly, but it's not a particularly effective back truck. It lacks traction and control unless and until you offset the axle, moving it away from the pivot cup.
It's hard for me to comment on the Fu Man Chu's. Since their wheel production moved overseas, I haven't seen, raced against, ridden, or heard anything about them. It would be interesting to see what a Biltin Bearing could do for them if I made them with a .300" spacing.
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theory
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On 4/9/2006
martin siegrist
wrote in from
Switzerland
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the one on the left is stable
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crazyness
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On 4/9/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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chris whats the theory with this?
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wobbly wheel
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On 4/8/2006 Sean
wrote in from
United States
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Alright guys lets not carried away here. I was simply inquiring to see if I could fix the problem with the wheel. Being that Chris Chaput is very knowlegeable on the topic of skateboard wheels, I was hoping he might give some advice. Maybe his suggestion would be informative to others. I thought this was a friendly Q&A forum. Who are you guys to act like your Chris' forum henchmen?
My intent was not to bash the Gravity Boarding Company. I apologize for offending patrons. In fact, I own the gravity team board and I really like it for sliding. I also own other gravity wheels that work well. However, wouldn't you be a little disappointed if your new wheel spun a little wobbly.
After all, we are talking about $8 mass produced skateboard wheels. They probably aren't subjected to rigorous testing by NASA engineers. Im sure that all skateboarding companies have mishaps from time to time. Its mostly just the one wheel that wobbles. Im not going to crap a brick because I got an unlucky wheel, nor do I think its worth badgering Gravity about it. I just thought I might be able to find a quick fix for the wheel.
Im not going to lie. I don't know everything about skateboard wheels. Maybe its something I did or didn't do that is making it wobble. The bearings aren't broken in yet, but the spacers are right (8 mm). Sorry about this becoming a big ordeal. I still like the Gravity Boarding Company as a whole and would like to pick up the 39" carve someday for its versatility, but I will think twice about their wheels.
Regards,
Sean
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:)
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On 4/8/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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the question is, whats not wrong with gravity wheels?
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oh da nerve
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On 4/8/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
asking chaput ,"what's wrong with my gravity wheels" what do you think?
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re: wheel balancing
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On 4/8/2006
msk
wrote in from
United States
(68.190.nnn.nnn)
"they rattle back and forth. Im using bearing spacers, speed washers, and Ive tightened them up real good, all to no avail."
Are you using the correct size spacers (.300"/8mm)? From what you described, it sounds like you might be using standard .400" or 10mm spacers, which would allow the wheel the move back and forth about 2mm, even with the axle nuts cranked down tight...
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Gravity wheels
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On 4/8/2006 TJ
wrote in from
United States
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Sean, how about you take up your concerns with GRAVITY about missbalanced wheels. I'm sure they will get you sorted if need be. I've ridden and seen many sets of the new Fu's ridden and all are fine GREAT wheels that are balanced.
although i do feel bad for giving someone with your POS attitude any decent advise.
take up your complaints with the manufacturer first before you go mindlessly bashing great wheels on a forum, making yourself look like a KOOK ;)
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wheel balancing
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On 4/8/2006 Sean
wrote in from
United States
(24.49.nnn.nnn)
Hey Chris,
I recently purchased the new gravity fu-manchu 74a offset wheels, mounted them up, and noticed they werent balanced when you spin spin them with your hand. they rattle back and forth. Im using bearing spacers, speed washers, and Ive tightened them up real good, all to no avail. I was wondering if you knew whether this is can be fixed somehow? Does this happen to worn out wheels once they cone? My Strikers and my krypto classics roll straight as an arrow ----> Well, now I know not to buy those POS gravity wheels again. I suppose I might replace them with some Gumballs if they dont balance out once they are broken in. Any help would be appreciated.
THanks,
Sean
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Lid
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On 4/5/2006
Steven King
wrote in from
United States
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Dan,
Check out the Fly helmets on Ebay.
I scored a Fly moto-X helmet, the same model as Timeship sells, DOT approved, for $40. Purchased the shield kit from Timeship for $10. Sold my old helmet ($250 motorcycle helmet, heavy, poor visibility when tucked) on Ebay for $90. That's a square deal.
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