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civicyvr 06-20-2012 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by exhil (Post 7952883)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...80744241_n.jpg

My board came in yesterday.
So far, it rides good but I need to hit up downhill to break in those wheels. I need to get my sliding gloves and helmet first but can't find time.

Nice board. Where did you order it from? How you like the feel of it? I am leaning towards getting a Landyacht also with their 'W' and drop deck design. Does it ride similar to snowboarding. Did you get high duro wheels for sliding?

civicyvr 06-20-2012 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bedroom Eyes (Post 7951636)
If you're looking for making your own gloves, a friend of mine cut up a plastic cutting board and glued/melting the pieces to the fingers of a pair of welding gloves. Sturdy, protect your hands, and pretty cheap if you can find second hand gloves.

Thanks bud for the info. Not really into the bulky welder gloves but will prob do something with mech gloves.

exhil 06-20-2012 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by civicyvr (Post 7953326)
Nice board. Where did you order it from? How you like the feel of it? I am leaning towards getting a Landyacht also with their 'W' and drop deck design. Does it ride similar to snowboarding. Did you get high duro wheels for sliding?

It rides pretty comfortable so far. I haven't done much skateboarding yet because Im busy with school exams. I wanted to get the Switch board first but they were out of stock when I ordered it 3 days ago and just yesterday, they just re-stock them. Super lame.
I ordered it from Daddies Board Shop because of free shipping within US.
The wheels are Dano's rounded wheels 70mm diameter and 78A duro. So yes they're sliding wheels.. I haven't done any sliding yet because I'm still new to it. I need to break in those wheels first. I've read that these wheels are predictable and easy to slide. So we'll see.

JSilver 06-20-2012 06:54 PM

Always wanted to get into this.

celica-g5 06-20-2012 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by exhil (Post 7952883)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...80744241_n.jpg

My board came in yesterday.
So far, it rides good but I need to hit up downhill to break in those wheels. I need to get my sliding gloves and helmet first but can't find time.

Dude! That looks sweet! Come join us for a seawall cruise this Sunday.

JSilver 06-27-2012 03:17 PM

So whats a good starter board?

yogenfruz 06-28-2012 04:39 PM

For a starter board, you need to know what you're wanting to do with it. Are you wanting to bomb down hills, do slides and go fast, or are you looking for something to just cruise on flats like the seawall or just around town? Once you decide, you can go from there.

celica-g5 04-24-2013 01:31 AM

Alright! It's about that time of the year again! We got a nice crew of about 5-6 regulars. Anyone here want to join us? :D All skill levels are welcome!

Just to spread the stoke, here's an edit I did with a couple of the guys from November.

Watch in 720P


ImFlying 11-13-2013 07:57 PM

Is snowboarding anything like longboarding? I've always wanted to try it out during the summer.

Simplex123 11-13-2013 09:18 PM

Wow never seen this thread before. Looks really fun! Makes me want to learn too. Maybe after snowboarding season ends :thumbs:

jewps 11-13-2013 10:01 PM

I always thought longboarding in Vancouver consisted of bombing down North Van at incredible speeds with no regards to the surroundings eventually ending up plowing into a car.

I'd love to give this a go too. Probably should learn how to skateboard first...

ImFlying 11-13-2013 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jewps (Post 8361466)
I always thought longboarding in Vancouver consisted of bombing down North Van at incredible speeds with no regards to the surroundings eventually ending up plowing into a car.

I'd love to give this a go too. Probably should learn how to skateboard first...

Yeah, a few time going up to work I see kids flying down the roads. It scares me that I may hit them.

ZN6 08-18-2015 09:17 AM

Old thread revival. Didn't want to start a new longboard thread. I just picked up a battle axe 35 for carving and I'm loving it so far. Anyone longboarding this summer?

Been practicing after work. Can almost do a toe side pendy on my sliding gloves now. Heel side is a bit more difficult, I can't get over putting my glove down behind me. I'm scurred. Mastered a beginner trick ghost ride kickflip.

KDMofo 08-24-2015 03:19 PM

Hells yeah dude.

I was just in Portland last month the mt tabor oldschool race and in Goldendale last week for the Maryhill Freeride. Im headed to Summerland tomorrow to skate Giants Head then leaving on Sunday for a skate trip to Seattle, Bostons, New York, Vermont, Montreal and Toronto.

http://i.imgur.com/QMtWt08.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UyUSzur.jpg

exhil 08-24-2015 05:11 PM

That's pretty sick and hella intense.

I hardly skate now :(
Only time I skate is when I go get food around my area haha

ZN6 08-26-2015 08:17 AM

I'm still too afraid to downhill. I have regrets about getting a battleaxe 35. There's just not enough real estate on the board and it's got quite a bit of flex so it's good mostly for carving but is kinda unstable at speeds. Rocking my Landyachtz cosmic gloves.


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