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Xootr wheels
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On 7/24/2006
Adam
wrote in from
United States
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I've got a Xootr Street (CNC machined aluminum deck) with the optional low rolling resistance wheels, and I'm not sure I'd bet on it against a skateboard equipped with Lime ZigZags. I've never done a head-to-head gravity test though.. the above is just based on feeling/memory. I've also got a set of amber-colored 83mm ABEC11's and I was never impressed with their roll.
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der soap box
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On 7/23/2006
duane
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United States
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chris has already made 'thane soap box tires
bob you will find that $29 black Xootr wheels will be much faster than 101 Abecs, due to the larger diameter (175mm)
you are right, pnuematics are not that fast unless you really prep them well
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Bob...
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On 7/23/2006 M4RC10
wrote in from
Brazil
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Thanks...
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Derby
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On 7/23/2006 bob
wrote in from
United States
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more info here
Click here for link
Our team running the 101 Flywheels finish 3rd. Not bad for an experiement. And no one even tried to ban them for being different Ha!
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Details...
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On 7/22/2006 M4RC10
wrote in from
Brazil
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Where can I get more details about the All American Soap Box Derby???
Thanks!
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Flywheels Break Soap Box Record
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On 7/21/2006
Bob Swartz
wrote in from
United States
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A little news flash for ya. This week is the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio. This year they are featuring an "Unlimited Class" and they threw out alot of the rules to see what people could come up with. With lots of discussion and theorizing Dr Mechanic John ? and Justin Crenshaw decided to gamble on "small wheels" that we use on luge. We knocked it around in our heads a little and I (Blue Smoke)decided to sponsor the team a set of ABEC11 75a 101mm for the 300lbs car. The car's driver is 16 year old Miss Maryland Teen America 2006 Danna Thomas.
Justin just called and told be that they smoked the time trials and broke the track record while the other teams with the tall expensive German pneumatic tires were left to scratch thier heads..... This experiment was a major untested gamble and it looks to be working. As Chris will tell you "It's all in the formula" Rebound Baby!!!! So Chris are you ready to make "thane" soap box tires??? The real race and test comes this weekend. here is a pict of the time trials.
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jewelry and wedding
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On 7/14/2006
jewelry and wedding
wrote in from
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Fair Warning
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On 7/5/2006
Dave Mitchell
wrote in from
United States
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Chris, you are venturing into the land of Paul Howard on RedBull I hope you have a plausible reason for not marketing your bushings without packaging. And I have heard rumors of your packaging, sounds interesting and admirable. But as I posted earlier this year, if you didn't start offering them to the public I would sic a Red Bull influenced Pauliwog on you. Seeing as how you, Red Bull and Paul will be in Hood River at the same time.... chances are you will hear his discourse on trucks, axles and bushings fueled by caffeine. Be prepared.
Oh yeah, Paul anything I've mentioned about you not drinking caffeinated beverages is not in effect for the next week. Drink up!!
See you in Hood River.
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#1
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On 7/3/2006 Danny Connor
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks to Bilitin Bearings(And Sector 9, Randal Trucks, Settlment Skateshop)....Jammed on Maryhill. Thanks Chris, I appreciate it as always and I hope your shoulder is OK. Thanks for the rolls, I really think that they had a part in my sucsess at MaryHill. Biltins for all!!!
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Momos at Maryhill
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On 6/25/2006 Mike G
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Chris! I'm "Voyce" over at Silverfish Longboarding .com and saw the report tonight that your racing on the giant Momo wheels at Maryhill. I hope you tell us how they work out on this course.
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Pinks
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On 6/24/2006 RJ
wrote in from
United States
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Haha... Oh Boy!
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appart
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On 6/24/2006
wendtland
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United States
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i wanted my wheels fast and did not mind if they chunked. but they are starting to come appart after one run at GMR on the seven o's.
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Maryhill
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On 6/15/2006
Ricker
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Chris, what are you running at Maryhill? Im thinkin about runnin my favorite pink wheels. Anyway, see you there!
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Thanks Chris!!!
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On 6/12/2006 Tushar Patel
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
Thanks again for always being a cool skater bro and always helping me with my skills.
My magnet is always open to you.
Tushar
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re: maryhill
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On 6/11/2006 S.Smith
wrote in from
United States
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timeshipracing.com ,all info there for maryhill
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ABEC 11 DVD...
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On 6/11/2006 M4RC10
wrote in from
United States
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When are we going to have an ABEC 11 DVD???
Think about that Chris...
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Maryhill
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On 6/11/2006
Brain
wrote in from
United States
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A friend and are tryin to get in on the maryhill race but we heard the registration has passed. I was hope'n that someone could help us out with a number we can call or e-mail address to talk to tha MAIN MAN
Much love for sk8'rs,
Brain
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Pinkys
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On 6/8/2006 Solow
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Canada
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"Freeride rocks"
; )
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Celine need wheels!
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On 6/1/2006
Vincent - Riderz
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France
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we can see Celine on Pink adds in magazines but she's still waiting for her wheels for months!!
Mr Chaput you don't reply to us as organizers but at least do something for your riders!! She deserves it!
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Pink ??
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On 5/30/2006
Céline
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France
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Hey Chris !!
I'm still waiting for the pink wheels !! ;)
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chunk
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On 5/24/2006
wendtland
wrote in from
United States
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if you want them fast they are going to chunk.
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DB5
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On 5/24/2006 Dennis
wrote in from
United States
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Way to charge that corner man. I had a chance to watch you come through there on one of your runs and you were haulin. those wheels looks so fun!!!!!
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hey chris do you know why the gumballs chunk?
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On 5/23/2006 no one
wrote in from
United States
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its because the inside edge is toooooo square. i got some new ones from u and put them on the lath and shaved the inside edge round. it may take away 1mm or two but you cannot notice it and it seems to keep the chunks away. maybee you should incorparate this into the desine of the wheel or you keep getting poeple who are unhappy because their wheels have chunked, then they want new ones , thats got to cost you. if you incorparated this rounding of the inside edge you will save money and have happy costomers too.
hope it helps
not trying to be a dick but thats the way i felt when my gummies chunked
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Saxon
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On 5/23/2006
RJ
wrote in from
United States
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Saxon, I'll be running the 70mm Pink Seven-O's in Europe. I've used them for about 10 miles and they show very little wear, and this is 10 miles of hairpins and etc. So far I'm really impressed with them even though they are harder than the usual buttboard wheels I run (75a). I really like ethe offset because they just float with Randal Luge trucks. The only reason I prefer grippins is because when they wear I can flip them because they're center-set, and the Retro's aren't. They're almost like a small Gumball. Hope to see you this summer in Sweden and Switzerland.
Number 8
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healing
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On 5/22/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
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chappie,
sorry to hear about your injury last weekend....shoulder injuries suck, but they do heal quickly.
speedy recovery to the "speed racer" himself.
PEACE
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