[Takkun10]

Threads for discussion, questions, buildmeaboard posts, and anything else that relates to longboarding/skateboarding.

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Now go skate~

the funny part about this video is that james and kevin are no longer on the abec 11 team, instead they are joining forces with cowboy lou to make RAD wheels.

[DOG-GY]

that video has some bad music

[teslacoil]

Going to the hardware store to get more stuff to work on my board.

Including a mask. It's not fun having your sinuses filled with maple dust and paint.

[Pace.]

Height: 5'7
Age: 18
Weight: 150lbs
Preferred Style: cruising or whatever, never longboarded before
Topography of where you plan to skate: sydney (lots of hills)
Budget: $200 australian

[.enasnI]

I wish there were more diverse longboards where I was. Everybody here is like lolsector9 the best.

[stupid10er]

so my gloves came and i started busting out some hands down toeside 180's. what's the easiest way to switch back to regular stance from switch? i don't know how to ride switch yet.

[WTF Nuke]

Started going out and just cruising, since I just got my board. I really like the grease shark though, and my dog likes to chase it.

[teslacoil]

Just bought all this and more in preparation for the spring.

Motto Black 11"x 48" Grip Tape Sheet
Powell Rib Bones
Paris 180mm x 8mm Blue Trucks
Sector 9 BHNC Slide Gloves
Bones Soft Black/Blue Bushings

[stupid10er]

teslacoil posted:

Just bought all this and more in preparation for the spring.
Sector 9 BHNC Slide Gloves

i just got these today, if you've never slid before, duct tape the fingers.

[Zeldy]

I actually had a dream about my longboard today. Was going down steep hills and doing mad cool shit.

Then I woke up and changed my pants.

[teslacoil]

My Evo, Christmas 2010.



Right now.

Got some deep scars from my friend sliding, but I'll put the first coat of stain on it tomorrow or this weekend, then whenever my package arrives, I'll put the grip-tape on and finish up.

[Arc Nova]

Zeldy posted:

I actually had a dream about my longboard today. Was going down steep hills and doing mad cool shit.

Then I woke up and changed my pants.

i had a dream i was back in jr.high but i had my longboard and some kid stole it so i murdered him with it.

it was graphic as fuck

[teslacoil]

Arc Nova posted:

i had a dream i was back in jr.high but i had my longboard and some kid stole it so i murdered him with it.

it was graphic as fuck

He had it coming.

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mmmmmm woodgrain and lamination



Waiting for a warmer day:

[Takkun10]

stupid10er posted:

so my gloves came and i started busting out some hands down toeside 180's. what's the easiest way to switch back to regular stance from switch? i don't know how to ride switch yet.

180 hippie jump

[Ins4ne]

There is a guy in my lab class that has the same deck as tesla but he made his a drop through and has ~80 mm wheels. Looks like a fucking tank when it rolls.

[teslacoil]

Ins4ne posted:

There is a guy in my lab class that has the same deck as tesla but he made his a drop through and has ~80 mm wheels. Looks like a fucking tank when it rolls.

Can it turn?

I bought some of these just in case I ever get the right tools and patience to make my deck drop-through.

Sanding this deck by hand for a total of ~6 hours was just about the limit to my patience.

[Toats MaGoats]

Arbor boards are the way to go

[Uber|nooB]

i've always wondered why any threads on FP to do with this, skateboarding or bmx and stuff always have dumb as the predominant rating on the OP.

[teslacoil]

Uber|nooB posted:

i've always wondered why any threads on FP to do with this, skateboarding or bmx and stuff always have dumb as the predominant rating on the OP.

I think it's because it's a little lean on the content.

[JUOPPO]

I prefer skateboarding over longboards, but you can't really compare 'em.

[Lufttygger306]

~Get Pitted Bro~

[Arachnidus]

Need some good freeride/cruising wheels and trucks. Any ideas?

[woodchuck34]

alright, I'm having this problem with my wheels and bearings (I'm assuming)

I don't know anything really about how the bearings and innards work, but please bare with me.

So when I'm riding, I constantly hear this rattling type of noise in the front left wheel. But when i lift off and bank right while turning, the rattling stops. So It only rattles when there's pressure on it I guess.

Any suggestions of what this might be and how to fix it? I can record a video if need be.

[Protocol7]

So is longboarding just like the commuting verison of skateboarding? Seems like a fun way to get around. People on my campus love them.

[Takkun10]

Protocol7 posted:

So is longboarding just like the commuting verison of skateboarding? Seems like a fun way to get around. People on my campus love them.

Yes. Plus you can go fast and break traction. Watch the video in the original post.

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Uber|nooB posted:

i've always wondered why any threads on FP to do with this, skateboarding or bmx and stuff always have dumb as the predominant rating on the OP.

FUCK EXERCISE

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Ins4ne posted:

There is a guy in my lab class that has the same deck as tesla but he made his a drop through and has ~80 mm wheels. Looks like a fucking tank when it rolls.

landyachtz chinook

[stupid10er]

so apparently my neighbor saw an old dude stalk my friend and i while we were longboarding

¯\(ツ)/¯

[teslacoil]

It seems I will need to wait until spring to give my board any stain, so I'm just going to smooth it out and poly' it. I may do something if I can come up with a good idea.

I only have black satin spray paint, painters' tape, and polyurethane. What should I do?

[Takkun10]

teslacoil posted:

It seems I will need to wait until spring to give my board any stain, so I'm just going to smooth it out and poly' it. I may do something if I can come up with a good idea.

I only have black satin spray paint, painters' tape, and polyurethane. What should I do?

Go buy a really nice wood finish and make that shit fancy.

[teslacoil]

Takkun10 posted:

Go buy a really nice wood finish and make that shit fancy.

I already have some. That's what I was going to do, but it won't be warm enough to finish the deck with it until spring, and there's no way in hell I'm waiting until spring to ride again.

Also the scratches in the bottom are too deep to sand out, and will stick out like a sore thumb under the stain.

[Ins4ne]

teslacoil posted:

Can it turn?

I bought some of these just in case I ever get the right tools and patience to make my deck drop-through.

Sanding this deck by hand for a total of ~6 hours was just about the limit to my patience.

Yea, he can turn. He has about less than an inch clearance though.

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Uber|nooB posted:

i've always wondered why any threads on FP to do with this, skateboarding or bmx and stuff always have dumb as the predominant rating on the OP.

Cause Facepunch hates exercising/sports and sunlight.

[yuper11]

Arachnidus posted:

Need some good freeride/cruising wheels and trucks. Any ideas?

Imo Paris trucks rule for freeride, the stock bushings are hard so I recommend switching them out. for the wheels, my favourites are the Rainskates mega tsunamis 85a

[titopei]

Height:5 foot 4
Age: 18
Weight:110 pounds
Preferred Style: Just to cruise around but can still do slides, etc.
Topography of where you plan to skate: Flat area, east coast Virginia has no hills near me.
Budget: 100-400 dollars.

gib me recommendation.

[poopiecrap]

what are your opinions on freeboards

[Ins4ne]

Seems pretty cool. But isnt the point of going sideways to slow down sometimes?

[stupid10er]

so me and a friend were out today and these middle school-aged kids asked us if we want to be in a video, so we obliged. weird shit i tell you. the one kid told me how he spent 800$ on a sector 9 100% bamboo board. i don't know if he lied or was stupid enough to get ripped off.

[Lemonator]

stupid10er posted:

so me and a friend were out today and these middle school-aged kids asked us if we want to be in a video, so we obliged. weird shit i tell you. the one kid told me how he spent 800$ on a sector 9 100% bamboo board. i don't know if he lied or was stupid enough to get ripped off.

If I had 800 dollars to spend on a longboard oh god
carbon fiber board and precision trucks

[Clyde (Irish)]

Im planning on getting the Lifelong Seeker, anyone know about the new design/when its suppost to come out; super stoked either way

[Takkun10]

poopiecrap posted:

what are your opinions on freeboards

Huge learning curve, not as fun as a solid freeride deck.

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Lemonator posted:

If I had 800 dollars to spend on a longboard oh god
carbon fiber board and precision trucks

Wefunk, look it up. $800 just for a deck. Also I love my precision trucks.

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Clyde (Irish) posted:

Im planning on getting the Lifelong Seeker, anyone know about the new design/when its suppost to come out; super stoked either way

Not 100% sure when its suppose to come out but I know a few guys who ride for lifelong so I'll hit them up and try to find out.

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Also super solid session today, met the guy who owns faceplant boards. Found out about some sick hills near where I work so now I can just throw some clothes in my car and skate a hour after work everyday. Super stoked.

[Clyde (Irish)]

Who do you know from Lifelong?

[Takkun10]

Clyde (Irish) posted:

Who do you know from Lifelong?

Chris O'brien, met him at a slide jam and bought some wheels off him.