randall2's wobble pretty easy. i rode some siesmics a couple of weeks ago, and on a wedge, it was insane. they don't push back like the standard bushing setup.

3/13/2007 7:37:12 PM

I've had the opposite feeling about the siesmics, could be I have too soft springs in them though. I really didn't like the feel of them all too much. Can't really say anything about not getting the wobbles though.

3/13/2007 7:54:15 PM

^Ill let you ride my freebord if you want, hit me up.

3/13/2007 7:55:35 PM

yea, randal 2 180mm.
Freebored looks pretty slick, wouldnt mind trying one out when I am healed up.

3/13/2007 8:02:57 PM

anyone up for a skate this coming weekend?

3/13/2007 8:08:31 PM

Whoa that was super nasty rash

But your not skatin unless your fallin haha . . . . . . . well thats what some people say

Actually fell this past sunday too but im not gonna post pictures cause its not even close to that.

just a skinned elbow

3/13/2007 8:15:35 PM

if you tighten the randals more then it might not have done that. the geometry alone wobbles less than a standard truck. seismics on the other hand are made mainly for slalom so they will be a lot more wobbly (more with 45 than with 30 degrees though) and the purpose of them is to rebound faster than the standard bushing based trucks

3/13/2007 8:36:49 PM

Some pics from Centennial EB Deck

Cross step

Coleman Slide

Roomate Slide

Cool pic


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3/13/2007 9:15:10 PM

^i busted my ass on the brick trying the cross step over a manhole; btw, were skatin wednesday

3/13/2007 10:32:35 PM

i'm down for a ride this weekend for sure

[Edited on March 13, 2007 at 11:06 PM. Reason : what time tomorow?]

3/13/2007 10:38:36 PM

^^ how many people are going?

3/13/2007 11:03:25 PM

im out today. caught the norovirus at 400 am last night. could have very well surpassed bmdurhams gore.

3/14/2007 3:43:52 PM

We may need pics

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3/14/2007 3:46:32 PM

alright, im back in action, and i bought an ad for in the wave today, make sure you look out for it.

[Edited on March 16, 2007 at 3:49 PM. Reason : btw...we just closed, be open tomorrow around 11ish]

3/16/2007 3:44:19 PM

Effin right


we could have such a big crew
compared to some other places
one of the biggest in the state!!!!!

[Edited on March 18, 2007 at 1:42 AM. Reason : Space]

3/18/2007 1:42:24 AM

wow, b. Y'all are gettin' old sckool with those power slide3s. Lemme hold a board for a minute.

3/18/2007 1:57:42 AM

is anybody going out today? maybe after it warms a bit this afternoon? I'm going to be looking for a study break in 3 hours or so.

3/18/2007 9:35:07 AM

i will be back in action next week. I dont know about any sliding, but i want to try some manuals, cross steps etc. we should get a weekly schedule if any are interested.

3/19/2007 12:36:01 PM

I'm interested. I could use some exposure to more skilled skaters. I stopped learning much new stuff after I could do a basic slide.

3/19/2007 3:55:46 PM

Yeah i could make it out every now and then

I got a job now though so im iffy

3/19/2007 6:03:50 PM

I'm not nearly so adept yet, but I'd be up for skating with some more skilled skaters. Hell, I could probably use some tips.

3/19/2007 7:21:47 PM

^have a couple of beers to loosen up and take the edge off. You will be more willing to try new tricks and fully commit to them.

But the best thing to do is hangout with people that are better than you.

[Edited on March 19, 2007 at 8:08 PM. Reason : it can work, depending on who you are.]

3/19/2007 8:04:16 PM

I'm mostly just coasting down hill getting used to how the board feels. I want to carving and basics mastered, but ya. It's still exhilarating flying down hill.

3/19/2007 8:11:03 PM

i just started longboarding last semester...done about every big hill and parking deck in the area...just need to start learning some slides and junk now...that would be awesome

3/20/2007 1:33:20 AM

^^^Remember what happened when your brother did that? He rolled down the hill and into a wall.

3/20/2007 7:30:19 AM

yea, i would advise against alcohol when attempting to balance....

3/20/2007 12:00:07 PM

In excess for sure. Thats how I busted my ass good last time... riding from my car to a friends car in a parking lot. Slick pavement + no inhibitions or sense of sliding =

If anyone is interested in making decks I think I'm gonna try. If you want to come watch/help/drink beers just respond whenever I post that I have the materials. I need wood veneer at least. Already have glass, epoxy, and bagging materials.

3/22/2007 2:33:19 PM

yea, i would love to watch. take some pictures whatnot. lemme know when you are trying to build it.

3/22/2007 4:25:02 PM

^^We were going to try to make one out of plexiglass, kinda like those flexdeck boards.

3/22/2007 4:28:48 PM

^^^ I would also be interested in how that comes out too

Here is one that i made this past summer: Good idea, but not so good execution and materials

Its 5-ply Birch plywood

about 60" long X 11" wide
Exkate torsion trucks







actually is pretty fun to ride, those torsion trucks make it turn within a 7ft radius! (wheelbite)

but if i do it again ill make it skinnier and put Randals on it

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3/22/2007 8:00:58 PM

if i ever made one id make it a 5-6 footer

but that woudl be ridiculous

3/22/2007 8:50:51 PM

ive got plenty of epoxy/glass/wood experience, let me know when you do it

3/22/2007 9:07:41 PM

that would be fun to ride. in the wave has a 5 ish foot gravity board. it looks like a plank of wood. either way i prefer an 30' deck

3/22/2007 9:17:35 PM

anybody want to ride some today?

3/25/2007 8:53:51 AM

i can't. i am still trying to not re-injure myself.

3/25/2007 10:53:01 AM

I would if I was in Raleigh

3/25/2007 11:02:37 AM

I need someone to brave the freebord with me. I dont ride that shit alone cus when I die I want someone there to assist me. Its so much harder than it seems. I have years of skating exp, and years of snowboarding exp. But nothing prepares you for "catching edge" on concrete.

3/25/2007 11:18:40 AM

I will in a week or so, i need to get some pads/gloves.

3/25/2007 11:37:46 AM

id be down, we had a pretty good skate yesterday, all over centennial

6:30 at the top of the parking deck?

3/25/2007 2:29:06 PM

^okay

3/25/2007 3:52:43 PM

just had some stuff come up, im not gonna make it out this eve

3/25/2007 4:15:03 PM

Argh, I fell asleep after lunch for way too long Anyone up to skate tomorow? I get off work sort of late (8ish) but I'll be free after 10:30 til like 12...

Quote :

"I need someone to brave the freebord with me. I dont ride that shit alone cus when I die I want someone there to assist me. Its so much harder than it seems. I have years of skating exp, and years of snowboarding exp. But nothing prepares you for "catching edge" on concrete."

I'd like to give the freebord a whirl.

3/25/2007 8:28:59 PM

I did some skating over at UNCC this weekend. Their campus is lots of fun. There are steep hills like Centennial, but they connect to flat parts and minor hills where you can carve to keep rolling at a decent speed. I damn near killed myself when the board started speed wobbling down one of the hills.

3/25/2007 8:42:55 PM

this guy has some skill but lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSLwX_MLvJs

3/27/2007 1:56:50 AM

skate tomorrrrroooooowwwww

have a math test. will have free time. you know you want to.

Centennial Deck, somewhere around North Hills, or maybe the art museum if its still light out?

3/28/2007 12:07:01 AM

what kinda skating are you guys doing most of the time? I gave up my street days. All I have is the freebord and It can only be ridden on hills, so if some good ole fashion hill skating is going on I'm game.

3/28/2007 8:20:07 AM

Have you ever had a run-in with campus police while skating the decks? I was all eager to go coasting into the depths of the underground deck when I noticed the "No skating within 50 ft of this building" sign. I've skated down the asphalt of most of the hills, and I've never gotten a stern talking to, but I imagine their opinions my differ some when it comes to the structures over there.

3/28/2007 3:55:50 PM

I've not had a problem up in the top of the centennial decks nor anywhere on asphalt... But then again I've not really 'run in' to any cops.

The deck would be good for the freebord. Wanna roll out this afternoon?

North hills would be too but you'd have to be real good on it I think... Pretty steep in spots and you gotta be in control when you encounter traffic.

[Edited on March 28, 2007 at 4:00 PM. Reason : d]

3/28/2007 3:59:38 PM

^shit man I cant ride until Friday. Let me know if you wanna go then.

3/28/2007 4:22:01 PM

I'm leaving Friday evening for Charlotte. Would during the day work? If so I'll be free 11-12.

3/28/2007 4:34:00 PM