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SteezusChrist · 03-30-2011

It is, but I am a smaller guy (5'8") and I think the Switch is only an inch or two longer? I may be thinking of a different board though.

Edit: Never mind, you were talking about the Switchblade. A really nice board, I went with the Spud because I like shorter decks for freeriding and the drop is deeper, which I like for standups. They are very similar I believe.

http://www.muirskate.com/longboard/d...ck-w-Grip.html

sns · 03-31-2011

i dont like watching longboarding, cause it reminds me of watching surfing, just way less awesome to watch, idk just sayin

also i have this flexdex with nice wheels and trucks, they dont sell it anymore but it wasl ike 250 new and i wanan get new shit for it but idk what, once i figure out what i have im gonna post again here

DVS Skater · 03-31-2011

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Originally Posted by skatensurf

i dont like watching longboarding, cause it reminds me of watching surfing, just way less awesome to watch, idk just sayin

also i have this flexdex with nice wheels and trucks, they dont sell it anymore but it wasl ike 250 new and i wanan get new shit for it but idk what, once i figure out what i have im gonna post again here

Shit like this is pretty entertaining:

YouTube - Welcome ABEC 11 Team Riders Kevin Reimer and James Kelly - 2011

YouTube - Longboarding: Timebomb

YouTube - Longboarding: Malibu Invitational Slide Jam

sns · 03-31-2011

http://www.blackdiamondsports.com/fl...classic_29.htm

this is what i possess, i kinda wanna get a new less flexy deck for it but ionno what to do, i like it alot i'm just gettin kinda bored of it, give me suggestions to change it up, i like the way it can do really short snappy turns alot but the decks getting old i've had it for 3 years

Silverfish · 04-01-2011

Is your Classic 29 built out like the one at Black Diamond, with Tracker RT-x front and RT-s rear trucks, or does it have 150mm Randals? Flexdex sold them both ways... Which wheels did yours come with?

That is a pretty flexy and heavy deck, but you've got the makings of a killer mini, slalom board or carving machine, depending which parts you've got.

SteezusChrist · 04-02-2011

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Originally Posted by DVS Skater

Shit like this is pretty entertaining:

YouTube - Welcome ABEC 11 Team Riders Kevin Reimer and James Kelly - 2011

YouTube - Longboarding: Timebomb

YouTube - Longboarding: Malibu Invitational Slide Jam

Those 'thane lines in the first video were amazing. My Stimuli don't seem to leave many marks unless I am on some sandpaper-like asphalt or really try and push down as I slide.

DVS Skater · 04-02-2011

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Originally Posted by SteezusChrist

Those 'thane lines in the first video were amazing. My Stimuli don't seem to leave many marks unless I am on some sandpaper-like asphalt or really try and push down as I slide.

Stims don't leave huge thane lines. Abec 11 Classic thane leaves huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge thane lines. Fireball wheels leave some pretty nice ones, as do Venom Sidewinders.

Also, kneepads have seriously been one of my best investments. They help a shitton doing farther standup slides. I've had a lot more confidence doing faster heelside powerslides, and had some of my farthest/steeziest yet. Besides, literally 5 minutes ago I got highsided doing one going 20 or so when I hit a patch of gravel and came down directly on my knees. I didn't feel a thing, but had I not been wearing the pads, I'd have gotten pretty fucked up...my knees at least.

Oh, and Abec 11 thane lines from last summer:

sns · 04-02-2011

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Originally Posted by Silverfish

Is your Classic 29 built out like the one at Black Diamond, with Tracker RT-x front and RT-s rear trucks, or does it have 150mm Randals? Flexdex sold them both ways... Which wheels did yours come with?

That is a pretty flexy and heavy deck, but you've got the makings of a killer mini, slalom board or carving machine, depending which parts you've got.

yeah its with the tracker trucks and abec 11 no school wheels i think, not positive if that names right but you'll probably know what i mean, whatever that package came with. i like it but i just kinda wanna try something different

SteezusChrist · 04-02-2011

Yeah I have an old pair of kneepads but I rarely wear them. I wear them on serious downhill days on service roads at ski mountains though. So fun, I definitely recommend trying it if you have a mountain nearby.

Silverfish · 04-04-2011

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Originally Posted by skatensurf

yeah its with the tracker trucks and abec 11 no school wheels i think, not positive if that names right but you'll probably know what i mean, whatever that package came with. i like it but i just kinda wanna try something different

Well then, you've got a killer slalom/carving mini, ready to build off of those parts. Those particular Trackers are racing trucks, designed to be used in a pair just like that (RT-S on back, RT-X on front) because the front one turns a little faster/more than the back, giving you a front-wheel steering bias (more like race car, more stable, etc...) and perfect for setting up on other decks. I suggest you look at maple decks 8 -8.5" wide and stick with OG style asymmetrical (directional) decks with some concave...say 30-34" long. Those 78a NoSkoolz aren't race wheels, but killer carve, cruise, thrash wheels that will roll so fast over asphalt in streets and such that you're gonna love having that setup on a board that isn't as flexy and heavy as that Flexdex is.

BizzNasty · 04-06-2011

Last night I longboarded for the first time with my friend using his board. And let me tell you it was so fucking intense! I bombed a hill on the main highway and it felt so good the rush was amazing. I got the speed wobbles and was like oh shit! but i kept calm and then I was approaching the stop light it was green and for some reason I didn't keep going I put my foot down to try and slow down but I ran off the board and ate shit and slid across the road..it was fucking awesome!

SteezusChrist · 04-06-2011

If you get speed wobbles, lean forward and put lots of weight on your front foot.

SteezusChrist · 04-09-2011

I love standies.

DVS Skater · 04-09-2011

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Originally Posted by SteezusChrist

I love standies.

Yeah. I can finally standup slide in every direction (heelside and toeside, regular and switch). Plus, I finally have heelside standup 360's on lock.

SteezusChrist · 04-09-2011

Damn, I can only switch heelside standup consistently. I could do all kinds of standies on my old shortboard; sliding without kicktails is hard to get used to.

funker · 05-14-2011

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Originally Posted by Tyler S

Thanks for all the info.

nice info.....Ive watched the videos ..

Been watching a lot of Adam Colton and Brian Bishop videos as well....

SteezusChrist · 05-14-2011

Finally got all my standups down other than toeslides. I can do them switch, but regular ones seem way harder for some reason. Holding out long standup slides feels orgasmic.

mr mojo risin' · 05-14-2011

I dont like longboarding, every faggot at my school that wheres hemp necklaces and tie die shits has one, and they go out longboarding, but they can barely stand up. Seems like a fad for them. Not for you guys who like barge down crazy hills and shit.

I just kinda think, why go longboarding, when you can go skating??

k1040692 · 05-14-2011

write in "2 skaters 1 milkshake" in youtube and it will make your day... :)

Silverfish · 05-18-2011

Here's some old longboarding...

From the series of articles by Jeff "JT" Tatum. This time he sends us a scene report covering massive, legendary pipes that were skated by only a few and known at the time as "The Amerons" or, even better: "Nukeland Pipes". Take yourself back to the Cold War, to the second heydey of skateboarding...

NUKELAND: the Ameron Pipes

SteezusChrist · 05-18-2011

Finally got my regular toeslides, so psyched. Also, has anyone tried a Rayne Nemesis? It looks awesome.

atmboy136 · 05-18-2011

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Originally Posted by SteezusChrist

Finally got my regular toeslides, so psyched. Also, has anyone tried a Rayne Nemesis? It looks awesome.

Never tried the Nemesis but my buddy just ordered one, so I'm gonna make him let me try it haha. I'm still pushing my Demonseed, which is AMAZING...

SteezusChrist · 05-18-2011

Yeah I'm trying to buy this Nemesis off of a guy on Silverfish for $140 plus shipping, I may be getting kind of hustled considering it is used but if it has only been ridden under five times then it is still a decent deal.

kizak13 · 05-19-2011

Thers a guy in my school who makes longboards, and is starting to sell them. They are actually REALLY nice. He also makes specific sized, flex etc depending on how you want it. He brought a setup to school today that was just kind of a test for a new wood he bought, and had a 200 pound guy stomp it as hard as he could to show the flex. That thing bent down almost touching the ground.

Unfinished boards

All this by himself and he's only 14.

DVS Skater · 05-20-2011

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Originally Posted by SteezusChrist

Finally got my regular toeslides, so psyched. Also, has anyone tried a Rayne Nemesis? It looks awesome.

I do.

It's definitely a great board, though the nose is pretty fragile.

03-30-2011	#76
SteezusChrist Respected User Focus: Tranny Thrasher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA Posts: 704	It is, but I am a smaller guy (5'8") and I think the Switch is only an inch or two longer? I may be thinking of a different board though. Edit: Never mind, you were talking about the Switchblade. A really nice board, I went with the Spud because I like shorter decks for freeriding and the drop is deeper, which I like for standups. They are very similar I believe. http://www.muirskate.com/longboard/d...ck-w-Grip.html Last edited by SteezusChrist; 03-30-2011 at 07:19 PM..

04-01-2011	#80
Silverfish Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide. Posts: 810	Is your Classic 29 built out like the one at Black Diamond, with Tracker RT-x front and RT-s rear trucks, or does it have 150mm Randals? Flexdex sold them both ways... Which wheels did yours come with? That is a pretty flexy and heavy deck, but you've got the makings of a killer mini, slalom board or carving machine, depending which parts you've got. __________________ Yes, I'm compensating for something!

04-06-2011	#86
BizzNasty Junior Member Focus: Just startin' out Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: About a mile high Posts: 5	Last night I longboarded for the first time with my friend using his board. And let me tell you it was so fucking intense! I bombed a hill on the main highway and it felt so good the rush was amazing. I got the speed wobbles and was like oh shit! but i kept calm and then I was approaching the stop light it was green and for some reason I didn't keep going I put my foot down to try and slow down but I ran off the board and ate shit and slid across the road..it was fucking awesome! __________________

05-18-2011	#95
Silverfish Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide. Posts: 810	Here's some old longboarding... From the series of articles by Jeff "JT" Tatum. This time he sends us a scene report covering massive, legendary pipes that were skated by only a few and known at the time as "The Amerons" or, even better: "Nukeland Pipes". Take yourself back to the Cold War, to the second heydey of skateboarding... NUKELAND: the Ameron Pipes __________________ Yes, I'm compensating for something!

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03-31-2011	#77
sns Guru Again Focus: Mini-Ramp Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,399 Props: 7	i dont like watching longboarding, cause it reminds me of watching surfing, just way less awesome to watch, idk just sayin also i have this flexdex with nice wheels and trucks, they dont sell it anymore but it wasl ike 250 new and i wanan get new shit for it but idk what, once i figure out what i have im gonna post again here

04-02-2011	#84
SteezusChrist Respected User Focus: Tranny Thrasher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA Posts: 704	Yeah I have an old pair of kneepads but I rarely wear them. I wear them on serious downhill days on service roads at ski mountains though. So fun, I definitely recommend trying it if you have a mountain nearby.

04-09-2011	#88
SteezusChrist Respected User Focus: Tranny Thrasher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA Posts: 704	I love standies.

05-14-2011	#92
SteezusChrist Respected User Focus: Tranny Thrasher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA Posts: 704	Finally got all my standups down other than toeslides. I can do them switch, but regular ones seem way harder for some reason. Holding out long standup slides feels orgasmic.

05-14-2011	#93
mr mojo risin' Member Focus: All Rounder Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,240	I dont like longboarding, every faggot at my school that wheres hemp necklaces and tie die shits has one, and they go out longboarding, but they can barely stand up. Seems like a fad for them. Not for you guys who like barge down crazy hills and shit. I just kinda think, why go longboarding, when you can go skating??

05-14-2011	#94
k1040692 Junior Member Focus: Music Buff Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4	write in "2 skaters 1 milkshake" in youtube and it will make your day... :)

05-19-2011	#99
kizak13 Member Focus: Tranny Thrasher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: saskatoon Posts: 125	Thers a guy in my school who makes longboards, and is starting to sell them. They are actually REALLY nice. He also makes specific sized, flex etc depending on how you want it. He brought a setup to school today that was just kind of a test for a new wood he bought, and had a 200 pound guy stomp it as hard as he could to show the flex. That thing bent down almost touching the ground. Unfinished boards All this by himself and he's only 14.