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Biltin shields
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On 11/10/2006 S.Smith
wrote in from
United States
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Since my last post,I cleaned my biltins (again) and kinda made the sheilds a little better. Went and rode a place we call "The Widow Maker" after two runs down, the ones on the rightside were rubbing bad, real loud.I changed out and put rokets in back and the biltins left over up front. Went down two more times a little quicker, but the front right bearings went out again.So now all but two shields are wacked. Come on Chris, a little help here would be nice. Since this is 'Q & A with Chris Chaput' Forum
Thanks
Sean
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WB offset
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On 11/10/2006 X
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Chris (or anyone) what exactly does this mean? Whats the inner hole? I have a set of Indies and Randal DH and thats a different # on both
WB offset (inner hole to axle)
Indy = 36mm
Tracker
seismic = 44mm
exkate = 23mm
R2 = 31mm
DH = 7mm
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Biltin bearing shields
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On 11/9/2006 X
wrote in from
United States
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Yeah mine did that too. I have 4 out of 8 abec5 Biltins were rubbing, and same with my abec7's. So now I have (4) abec5 in the rear, and (4) abec7 in the front cause I couldnt use the (8) bearings that are rubbing...P'd me off too!
I dont know why they did this, they were brand new...regardless, they handle the sideloads better than other bearings...so I'll keep em' for now.
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sup Chris
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On 11/2/2006 Lit
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United States
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really appreciate the goodies.
thx for always making raceday faster
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soap box pics
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On 11/2/2006
gOAd
wrote in from
United States
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chris link this
http://community.webshots.com/user/harmsjb
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Biltin bearing shields
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On 10/30/2006 S.Smith
wrote in from
United States
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Chris, about the biltin shields, Can I buy replacement shields or do i have to buy a new set of biltins? I've had this set since maryhill and rode them pretty hard since then. A couple of them are slightly bent towards the center and can hear them rubbing.I've tried to get them as straight as possible but still bent.Can I use shields off regular abec 7 bearings? what is your Prognosis? Been running rokin rons w/ swiss bones spacers in gumballs lately, crazy combo for sure. thanks
Sean
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flywheels flying at 139 km/h on brazil
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On 10/27/2006 WORLD RECORD?
wrote in from
Brazil
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brazilian streetluger reach 139 km/h at teutonia hill in brazil
wood home made luge,home made trucks(floating axle),ceramics bones, and...
FLYWHEELS 83mm 81a !
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101mm
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On 10/26/2006
wafflesole
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United Kingdom
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hey chris.
i'm currently riding a set of the grey/brown 101mm flywheels with the orange core. what size bearing spacer would you recommend? currently using them for longdistance, about 60km's a week. any bearing suggestions as well?
cheers
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Speed Boarding
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On 10/25/2006
Laion
wrote in from
Brazil
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Skateboarding in Brazil!!!
São João do Deserto II - Balneario da Saibreira!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkBthVWIee8
for fun!!!!!!
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Biltins are awesome
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On 10/17/2006 Danny Connor
wrote in from
United States
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I have tow thumbs way up for BILTINS. Oh wait, how am I typeing this right now? I have no idea.
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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
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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.
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United States
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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
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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
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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
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United States
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get well soon chapstick.
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