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Board for Bakes
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On 10/17/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
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Bakes, I'd put either 75a Gumballs or 77a (Pink) BigZigs all around. I don't want my back end to drift, especially in a turn like Carnage Corner. I've learned to overcome the "sticky" nature of Gumballs in the turns, and so when I need the traction, it's there.
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The Urethane Express
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On 10/17/2006
J.Bakes
wrote in from
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Chris,
Since watching you ride at db5 i have built a six wheel board.With a 1 1/4 dropped deck and a aditional 3/8 with a drop threw truck set up,black with a retro orange racing stripe and a mirror polished finish on the bottom.So far i have rocked it with six green 75a gumballs and it has handled like its on rails.What wheel combo would you suggest?I have bin leaning towards 4 pink gums in front and 76mm fly's in the back for smoother drifting in corners like carnage.Or do you believe six 76mm fly's will give me more speed?what trucks do you prefer?p.s If you have a set of those pinks on juice around id love to rock them on the Express[o]Ive got to try.KAMIKAZE LONGBOARDS.PEACE!
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Bearings
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On 10/11/2006 S.Smith
wrote in from
United States
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Biltins are best for Abec 11's. When running krypto's and such, Rockin Rons are pretty fast,especially ceramics.I ran Maryhill this year and used Rockin Rons and Swiss bones. Next year will be abec 11 & Biltin for sure. Hope this helps
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bearings
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On 10/7/2006 Mark Grimace
wrote in from
Bahamas
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Abec 11 Biltins are very widely used and for good reason.
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What is Everyone Really Using?
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On 10/7/2006 David V.
wrote in from
United States
(69.92.nnn.nnn)
Gents, may I ask what bearings all you competitive downhillers are truly using? My son and I recently attended the Sandia All Around with the hopes of being able to talk to some of the racers regarding wheels, bearings, etc., but it just didn't happen. We are currently running Abec11's, Seismics or Kryptos depending on our mood, but our bearing knowledge is lacking> Thank you.
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movies of downhill skateboarding
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On 10/5/2006
bruno machado
wrote in from
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please ... movies of downhill skateboarding...
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bainbridge
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On 10/5/2006
shane gibbins
wrote in from
United States
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Will chaput be at bainbridge in a couple weeks?
if so, would he have crazy new gear like his aero boards and momos or maby liquod trucks?
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re:
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On 10/2/2006 dan
wrote in from
United States
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thanks, it does look like his front foot is a little left of the board's center which means that his back foot is a little right of center. i've been experimenting with my tuck and it's definetly getting more aero but it could be more solid/secure. hopefully i'll get it down before i'm AARP material ;)
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Chris' tuck
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On 9/29/2006 Helmet Cam
wrote in from
United States
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Dan, here is what Chris looks like at about 50mph.
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tuck form
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On 9/18/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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chris, i saw on your old webpage pics of your ideal tuck. both your feet were running pretty parallel to the board rather than across it. i've been having problems with this because one, i get wobs at speed if my FRONT foot is like that, and two, when you crouch down for tight turns it seems like you'd have to reposition your feet so you wouldn't slip off in a drift or slide. right now i'm working on stretching because the fact that i can't touch my toes is definetly making this harder on me! any thoughts would be great, thanks.
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Longboard Maps
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On 8/30/2006 Brian
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Reece - check out www.longboardmaps.com, I think that's what you're looking for :)
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downhill websites
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On 8/30/2006
Reece
wrote in from
United States
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Ive heard about a website that u can look up different downhill runs and see the conditions and traffic and different but very helpful stats. Does anyone else know about this website and if so can u email me the site? thanks a ton.
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BigZigs
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On 8/26/2006
Ricker
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Chris, I just got some BigZigs. Pretty sweet. Got to ride them today and they felt great! Thanks...get well soon man.
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Top Challenge without Chris
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On 8/20/2006
Pierre Gravel
wrote in from
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This year's Top Challenge won't be the sanme without you Chris.
Take some rest, get that shouder ready for next year, i'll save you the couch for Top Challenge 2007.
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chaput
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On 8/18/2006
wendtland
wrote in from
United States
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get well soon chapstick.
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GMR?
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On 8/12/2006
NEZ
wrote in from
United States
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GMR is in Glendora
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GMR location
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On 8/11/2006 Racer G
wrote in from
United States
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I know I should know this, but where is GMR? What town?
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GMR
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On 8/10/2006
NEZ
wrote in from
United States
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DeKEYSER and myself are putting together a tribe of Sk8'rs to sk8 on SUNDAY this weekend. GMR is the place. Hopefully i'll see more people. all are welcome.
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Chris C.
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On 8/3/2006
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
Sorry to hear about your shoulder and that it will require surgery. I do think that you will be ok and back skating soon though. My MRI shows a broken lower left tibia. The fragment is floating around and often causes trouble. I don't have insurance and will be living with the foot/lower leg as is. Good luck on your surgery and see you soon.
Cliff Coleman
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HEY CHRIS
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On 8/1/2006
Deanna Calkins
wrote in from
United States
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Hi Chris,
Is this my friend from South High? What's going on? Drop me an e-mail.
Deanna Calkins
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$5000top prize
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On 8/1/2006
SLAC
wrote in from
Canada
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$5000 top prize
$2500 Second
$1250 third place
Calgary Alberta August 26th at Canada olympic Park
Coastlongboarding and the speedboard and longboard associatin of calgary present the 1st annual Paskapoo Downhill Rodeo!!!
Questions? speedboard.calgary@gmail.com
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CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA RACE AUGUST 26TH
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On 7/26/2006
Speedboard and Longboard Association of Calgary
wrote in from
Canada
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CALGARY RACE AUGUST 26th
2.4km long course 3000 haybaild MAX 250 racers BZZR GARDENS
Prize money TBA on july 31st as well as other details.
There will be a very large Cash prize with money 1st through 8th place, beside the beer gardens from 10am till 10pm there willbe 12 local punk and metal bands playing live music.
SPONSORS NEEDED, VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE IN THE COP FESTIVAL TENT. FOR MARKETING INFO E-mail speedboard.calgary@gmail.com
THIS RACE Is Being Presented by the SPEEDBOARD AND LONGBOARD ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING SPEEDBOARD AND LONGBOARD SAFETY AND EVENTS IN CALGARY AND ALBERTA.
LOVE TO SEE YOU HERE CHRIS!!
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76mm flywheels
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On 7/25/2006
martin siegrist
wrote in from
Switzerland
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these wheels rule! thanks abec11
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reflex fly´s
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On 7/24/2006 Bob
wrote in from
Germany
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Are there any reflex-flywheels available?
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reflex
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On 7/24/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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any thoughts to reflex flywheels? is that a possibility?
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