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Looks like rain and snow should be over, at least here. Finally I can commute again using my board! Today I shot this short video while I was lazily getting back from work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYmKhAf4x7k Quite tame (and boring) but I was soo happy to bathe again in the sun!
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RobotEmpire posted:Took the 45-minute drive down to Santa Cruz last weekend and went cruising around on my longboard. So awesome having a city full of bike lanes. I thought I was literally going to die though going down one hill and not being able to stop without bailing into traffic. Finally my momentum carried me onto a wooden bridge that stopped me. Scary, but fun. I also use almost exclusively my longboard to move around downtown; carrying it with me beats leaving the bike outside and having it stolen. I do think you should practice slides, switch flips and the likes before going carelessly downhill. Also, always wear protections!
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May 6, 2010 16:08
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Had to get out of the bike path in order to avoid two old pedestrian ladies (grrr), my Bennet kingpin stuck into the curb and now I'm looking at one week stop because of the pain on the right side of the body (bruises and all the rest, can't even fully lift right leg). Oh well.
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May 27, 2010 08:58
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Horizontal Tree posted:My newest setup, which ties into the pumping discussion: What's the matter with the Bennett? My two complaints would be that a) the kingping nut is too close to the ground and b) that truck EATS bushings! My (magnificent) Sabres start to show cracks after one month of usage! Also, what kind of board is that? Custom Pulse?
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Jun 2, 2010 23:22
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DELETED posted:Is it chewing it up from the inside out? I believe there's a little trick involving putting a plastic tube of sorts around the kingpin, if you're having the problem I think you are Right on the money. The bushing is cracking on the inside. ..Interesting.. Will have to do some tests w/ plastic tubes.
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Jun 4, 2010 08:03
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Horizontal Tree posted:The deck is a Fullbag Louis Ricard slalom pro model, with the rear truck redrilled all the way to the tail. I don't like the feel of the Bennett, its got a little too much dive and the response isn't as "direct" as I'd like (like with a reverse-kingpin truck) I was thinking of trying out a Seismic instead of the Bennett in order to avoid the stuck kingpin issue, but it would probably be even less "direct" (mushier?) than the Bennett itself. What would a good replacement be for the front truck? something very very turny I mean.
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Jun 4, 2010 08:08
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Eh they're expensive.. I'd need at least to try them out first. Too bad I don't know anyone with a board equipped with them.
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Jun 4, 2010 11:41
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Went with an inline-skating group for a tour of the city with my Walkabout and it's been a blast. They do that as a weekly event. Great session! Among curious or even puzzled looks I trotted for a whole two and half hours, keeping up with them easily. Definitely something to try out for people with a penchant for LDP and no buddies to skate with.
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Jun 10, 2010 10:31
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Finally managed to put online an instructional video for those learning to pump (longboard, LDP related). Hopefully it will be of help for someone, I sure had fun shooting it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3_ZS6CYoew
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Jul 12, 2010 08:58
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who cares posted:I saw this already over at Silverfish. While I've already got pumping down, I think it could definitely be helpful to people who are just starting - what I wanted the most when I was learning was clear video of peoples' feet. I know the feeling, when I was learning I had to put together a video out of all the youtube bits. Ain't easy without someone shooting with the camera aimed directly at you and showing the whole figure. I resolved doing all by myself but that hampers somewhat movement.. Ideally I'd have a friend with a camera filming me sideways while I go through all the various pumping styles.
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Jul 13, 2010 08:53
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RobotEmpire posted:Got my mermaid today, rode about 6 miles on it. Fantastic ride. I'm in love (and tired). Nice Mermaid you have there .. Are the otangs In Heat? Yesterday I went for a little stroll after work, some 15 miles, 11 mph on average, with my Walkabout. LDP is a great thing because mixes exercising with skateboarding and that is a plus for a chubby old fart with little time.
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Jul 21, 2010 07:33
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leica posted:Already tried. My KS board has virtually nothing to put your foot on over the front truck. That's one thing to look for. Another being whether the truck is dropped through or top mounted, because drop through decks are quite low on the ground and that's not desirable for pumping (but great for pushing). leica posted:In fact, I'm going the Kahuna stick route on my KS and figure I can do some long distance that way. I'm always fancying to build one .. Did you buy yours?
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Jul 21, 2010 07:45
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BrianBoitano posted:dammit now I can't stop imagining my board all As soon as they squirt seize the opportunity for a monster slide! haha BrianBoitano posted:I did this for a friend! Very interesting, thanks! We don't play lacrosse around here but I get the point. Will definitely see to build one asap.
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Jul 22, 2010 10:38
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Just got a new board, one of a kind .. An awesome LBL Humu! Some cones went with it so, in half an hour, off I am for some slalom action. If I'm not back soon you can bet I'm still stoked riding this mischievous critter.  Click here for the full 640x480 image. I put there a "mini-bennett" and "mini-tracker", wedged it somewhat, all in all should also be a decent pumper. The 62mm wheels are gorgeous to look at, and the whole package is not that different from the boards I was riding in the 70ies.
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Jul 22, 2010 16:40
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Very nice videos guys thanks! I have been skating quite a bit yesterday with my kids but no camera with us, so nothing from me this time.
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Jul 26, 2010 08:14
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Money Walrus posted:So I'm getting back into skating, after having stopped for about 6-7 years, and I'm using a lot of my old equipment. I've got a couple decks with what was good hardware back in the day, and an old longboard with thick risers and cracked wheels. Well, as for the longboard, the only significant difference that has been introduced with time is the new school bolt pattern, which is a different hardware (baseplate screws) pattern, some 1/4" closer to the truck. But trucks are AFAIK always drilled for both holes so even if you change truck you should be ok. It would be easier to give advice if you told which board you have and what do you intend to do with it. E.g. if you have a mini and want to do some dancing, I'd advise you to get a new board. As a bare minimum you'll have to replace wheels (+ bushings?) and, probably clean bearings if they are not sealed.
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Jul 28, 2010 08:29
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Love the vintage decks, keep the pics coming! In 1978 I had a board that was almost exactly like the red plastic one from the shots above, only it was not so wide. Anyone can guess what it was? I can't recall. In return I am preparing a new LDP video with footage from a little trip I did on my longboard, with some cool stuff. Can't upload it right now cause the connection is horrible, but tomorrow I'll be back from vacations and will upload it.
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Aug 21, 2010 22:48
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Bamm Bamm posted:Just want to voice appreciation for Skately and the library. Holy poo poo, this is great. Seconded .. Unfortunately I'm the wrong side of the ocean for them to ship to me, but the library is ace. By the way, I'm back from vacations and with broadband comes another video. It may not be as epic as I'd like it to be, because after all this is LDP, but I had fun shooting it and it helps spreading the stoke. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsZRBvgLM_U
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Aug 23, 2010 09:00
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RobotEmpire posted:Finally got good pump form. With that in my arsenal now I really, REALLY need to learn to skate switch, as well as needing to learn to push mongo. Yes I agree, that's something I plan to do also. But first, I'm going to learn to use a paddle. That way, I'll have three ways of propelling, namely pumping, pushing, paddling.
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Aug 31, 2010 11:54
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Found a small scale track which was recently built just outside of a kindergarten, and it's a cool playground for pumping with a mini. It's got multiple paths, a wood bridge, up n downs, 180 turns.. I go there with my kids and skate for hours on end, it's hilarious. You can play tag games, use water pistols etc etc, great way to end this summer. Panoramic pic:  Click here for the full 720x130 image.
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Sep 6, 2010 08:40
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Great thing to see that many people cruising around, props! I did 50 kms saturday, all by myself. Nice and all but I'm envious of you peeps, I'm sure it's much better with good company.
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Sep 14, 2010 11:30
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UFOTofuTacoCat posted:Your bro rips! Seconded, it was pretty neat!
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Sep 24, 2010 07:55
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Haha I love how she puts on a helmet before the chase! Safety first!
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Oct 5, 2010 09:01
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Horizontal Tree posted:A prototype from Longboard Larry... 34" long, 24" wheelbase I believe... definitely want. Looks ace.. What kind of board is that? Also, those look like reverse kp trucks but with square hangers. Is it the illicit son of a Bennet and a Randal?
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Oct 18, 2010 07:50
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Hey thanks for the link, I am shopping for a new board, will look into that. As for not stopping skating, very few moments compare with skating during lunchtime in autumn. I just cruise around whenever it doesn't rain and it's a sight to behold.
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Nov 2, 2010 10:58
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RobotEmpire posted:My newest desire - the 32" Mini Maestro pump deck. I love my Mermaid but I definitely need something a bit more compact for traveling. Now that's an interesting board, I love minis! Just got myself this Gravity LB 33":  ..for the very same reason (plus the LBL Humu was "confiscated" by my kids). I put there Randals 150, which I never rode before.
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Finally a sunny day! .. You can always find something unexpected in your neighborhood.  Click here for the full 2048x1530 image. What do you call the metallic dude with the Bertlemann? "Art" .. Sorry I got nothing :/
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