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| Q&A: Cliff Coleman on Sliding and Safety (1159 Posts)
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NYC Central Park Race + East Coast Slide Clinic ?
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On 1/15/2006 NYC Asphalt Surfer
wrote in from
United States
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I strongly suspect that the turnout for this year's New York City Central Park Race is going to be quite large (75 to 100 participants). An official "Cliff Coleman Slide Clinic" would certainly be the highlight of the event and would certainly be something that I would pay $$$ money to attend...
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Slide Gloves
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On 1/15/2006 james jones
wrote in from
United States
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TRYING USING DUCK TAPE IT SLIDESMAKING OTHER PEOPLE MONEY
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Cliff PPS Model
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On 1/15/2006
Sean C.
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Cliff,
Just curious as to when your PPS slide model will be on the PPS site or in stores in general. I saw awhile back that you had posted in the Vendor's Corner that it was coming out. Any pictures of it either?
Thanks man.
-Sean
Oh yeah... We need a slide fest or clinic over here on the East Coast!
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making your own slide gloves
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On 1/13/2006
Erek Shaffer`
wrote in from
United States
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I bought a map gas torch for thirty bucks at home depot. I cut the cutting board with a jig saw. Once you cut the board to the desired shapes for your gloves, use the torch to heat up one side. you will see black swirls form in the oooz. Make sure not to melt the pucks too much or you'll waist all of your sliding surface. Once this happens stick the glove on it and apply pressure. Non smooth leather gloves work the best. I use mec-tec work gloves. thin, leather gloves with a strap on the wrist. I have seen people use large gloves but i like the personal feal of a tight glove. I cut extra pucks out and take my supplys with me in my truck when I go skating, so I can make and sell slide gloves for my friends or any one intrested. the meterials cost me $12.00 and I sell them for $20.00. I uasualy sell 2 or 3 pairs a night. Makes for bar money after the skate.
hopes this makes it easier for you. Enjoy, Erek
If you are still having trouble, see how to make slide gloves at:
http://www.faltownskateboards.com/faltownskateboards_slideskool_gallery.asp?SkoolID=103
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On 1/13/2006
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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F,
Try and plan your trip for the month of July. You want a chance at good weather! Last year Sergio and I hit it perfectly with about 9 consecutive days of great weather. I hope to go back this summer also. I have no plans yet, so keep me informed of when it is you might like to go. It would be cool to be there at the same time.
Cliff
PS I just got my visa, good for five years to Brazil. I leave in nine days and will be there a month.
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gloves
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On 1/13/2006 eddie
wrote in from
United States
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thanks for the leads. im gonna see if i can round off the edges with my dad's milling machine too.
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plastic for slide gloves
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On 1/13/2006
sc
wrote in from
United States
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Most people use kitchen cutting boards, available everywhere. They work great for me, very easy to cut pieces from. Get 3/8" or thicker. If you want to go high tech you can buy UHMW plstic from mcmaster.com. I say go with the cutting boards. I buy mine at Ross for $4. As far as attaching to the gloves, you can melt one side (I use my gas stove) and attach directly to the glove. Let cool completely before using.
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slide gloves
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On 1/13/2006 eddie
wrote in from
United States
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tried to buy some plastic for my slide gloves but all i could find was plexi glass and polycarbonate. what and where do i buy the plastic stuff to make slide gloves with?
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UK scene
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On 1/12/2006 F
wrote in from
Canada
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I wish i had enough money to go learn from the Faltown crew this 2006. cross fingers. Well see!
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Mr. Badass ehhh??
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On 1/12/2006 NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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hey! big man Shawn Roberts, your a twat mate! you think your all that, bring it on muthafuka! i would slide your skills under a school bus, u wanna race? u wanna slide??, hell, i would kick your ass on the yoyo too!
so theres your challenge, bring what u got to the uk and you will be the one going home with the FAT LIP!
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DT
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On 1/9/2006
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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DT,
I'm leaving 1/22/06 to go to Brazil. I won't be back until 2/23.
Cliff
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slide deck
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On 1/9/2006 jawes
wrote in from
Sweden
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I would like to have some suggestions for a slide deck..a deck setup only for sliding..I´ve been doing some pendulums and laiback slides on my supaflex dragon 140..but thats about it..
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Right on man!
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On 1/7/2006 Shawn"Badass Squirley" Roberts
wrote in from
United States
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Hey, I am really digg'n this. You know man. Hey, Cliff keep skate'n (badass)
I really thank you for the tips!!! I am so quick now at my slides, I added Lightning to my nick name. Hey what do you think the difference in plactic wood, and metal gloves are? Have you tried other materials. What kind of helmet do you wear? I am digg'n this motorcycle helmet, its safe. Whats a full face like at 100 km? What wheels you kick'n it with? I got me some Sergios- man his wheels really-REALLY rock N roll. Im way going like 75km and slid sick! Tell all the Buds, "HEY, this BUDS for you all the way from UK" Partys and chicks every where. Cliff, You are crazy! You the MAN!!!! YES!!!! Hey man, I got another Van. Yeah, I decaled it "Squirleys Badass Machine" You'll dig it when your back. I bought a YO-YO. I suck, but your way better, I quit and chucked it out the window. You gotta show me that DAMB trick again. Hey my dog looks just like that one I saw in Brasil. Kinda adopted on for the videos and water at parks- you know!!!! YES!!! YEAH! I am way amped! This next season I am going to smoke ALL the competition and take it home. I bought used leathers and rip! NOW! "Badass Squirley" don't nobody forget that. It's all about the boarding, bitches, smoking and buds! Anyone want a challenge????? I challange ANYBODY CASH for a contest against anyone who thinks they are better than me!! CLIFF- much respect to the man, Yeah I am (badass) Hey, wheres my sponsor, I am outta shoes. I can only skate every other day my shoes are wearing quick. I debating wearing thrift store shoes. BADASS BOARDS- thats my new company. Look me up. www.badassboards.com "Giving a fat lip to other boards" I will pay any one $500 bucks if I can tattoo "BADASS BOARDS" somewhere BIG on your body. IM me anytime. "I am rich, rip, and gave ya a fat lip!" Peace "BASSASS SQUIRLEY"
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chris - trucks
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On 1/6/2006 murray
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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hey chris,
150s should be fine, although go wide and low if you want max stability in tech slides like multiple rotations
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chris - trucks
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On 1/6/2006 murray
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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hey chris,
150s should be fine, although go wide and low if you want max stability in tech slides like spins
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Cliff
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On 1/5/2006 DT
wrote in from
United States
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man your phone, i may be coming up in the next week or two
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Herbn
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On 1/5/2006
dt
wrote in from
United States
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Herb i tried sending you an email at the cybernex.net address but it came back - failed. whats your email - i had some news for you re: grav sliders. shoots
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thanks cliff
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On 1/4/2006
Chris
wrote in from
United States
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thanks cliff for your great advice. now i have have one last question should i just go with the 150mm trucks stocked with the board or should i go with something a little longer like 184mm trucks. thanks
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Chris
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On 1/4/2006
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Chris,
The 33" deck would be better for you. You and Sergio are close in height. He prefers the 33" over the 36" deck. His new model will be 33": I think.
Cliff Coleman
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33 inch or 36 inch
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On 1/3/2006 Chris
wrote in from
United States
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im about 5 foot 8 inches and about 150lbs i was wondering if i should go with the new 36" team deck or the 33" pool deck by gravity like the one sergio uses. i also was wondering if i should go with a 150mm truck or something a little longer like 179mm. im a little confused and would love some good advice.
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grav gloves
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On 1/3/2006 Sean
wrote in from
United States
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i know that some online shops carry them...
mark at mile high skates gets them -
http://www.milehighskates.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=987&osCsid=89p0c282jf70vjp0qqdstmk7s0
http://www.milehighskates.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=908&osCsid=89p0c282jf70vjp0qqdstmk7s0
and daddies board shop carries them...
http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=441
http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=433
herb, if you get some in over at skatewerks i'll definitely buy a pair
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Thanks cliff
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On 12/31/2005
Tim Bekmaz
wrote in from
United States
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thanks for the clinic with kai, chris dahl, ect. the day after slide fest, it was awesome thanks for your help
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gravity gloves?
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On 12/30/2005 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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i saw them listed in a distributors cataloge, i tryed to order them right away but they were out of stock with "no idea" on restock.Are they really available?If gravity sells them mostly direct and sells a few as teasers to ditributors i guess i'll never see em i really can't go direct for every little special item.
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Skate Spots
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On 12/30/2005
Skizz
wrote in from
Canada
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Yo. I live in Santa Barbara Cali, and I'm looking for some good skate spots. So far I have found: the park, myamesa, jibralter rd, mission ridge rd. Ive heard rumors of an abandoned pool up on the riviera but just plain cant find it. Please e-mail me if you know of any skate spots in SB or its surrounding areas. Thanks!!!
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Scared for life!
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On 12/30/2005 Jamie M.
wrote in from
Canada
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Glad you found a copy Fab! Scared for life would be a pretty funny title for a book on skating! I especially enjoyed the New York section. Garbage Juice, Yuck!
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