Achtane wrote:Cool! Do you do downhill? I've always been scurrd to, the biggest hills for me are parking garages and back roads around here. I bought my dad some 215mm Independent trucks for Christmas.
I do some downhill, but I just setup them up for some freeride/sliding stuff for my Nemesis because I really don't have too many big hills around where I live either
Getting comfortable doing downhill is just a progression. I made sure to get as comfortable as I could on the board before I even thought of bombing hills. Make sure you at least know one shut down slide or at least be able to footbrake effectively at high speeds. And the progression thing I mean that you should start on small hills or the lower part of big hills and slowly work your way up. I remember the first time I ate it pretty bad because I was just starting out, and I had my trucks really loose, and I tried to go down a big hill. I had them pretty tight for a while after that, and I slowly loosened them more and more as my ankles became more stable. Again just try to work your way up and your fear and the wobbles will go away. And a good tuck helps with stability too.
And that's sweet that your dad rides haha, mines does too. I've wanted to try Indys for a long time. Are you on Silverfish by any chance?
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mordecainyc wrote:Got a Durham Crazy Horse Fuzz for sale or trade. Sounds like Neil Diamond - or like Neil Diamond on crack, if you want it to
I got a Swollen Pickle, a framed picture of my newest guitar that I had taken and a little Altoids amp. Some of you might also be interested to know I got an awesome Holga hoodie.
Achtane wrote:Cool! Do you do downhill? I've always been scurrd to, the biggest hills for me are parking garages and back roads around here. I bought my dad some 215mm Independent trucks for Christmas.
I do some downhill, but I just setup them up for some freeride/sliding stuff for my Nemesis because I really don't have too many big hills around where I live either
Getting comfortable doing downhill is just a progression. I made sure to get as comfortable as I could on the board before I even thought of bombing hills. Make sure you at least know one shut down slide or at least be able to footbrake effectively at high speeds. And the progression thing I mean that you should start on small hills or the lower part of big hills and slowly work your way up. I remember the first time I ate it pretty bad because I was just starting out, and I had my trucks really loose, and I tried to go down a big hill. I had them pretty tight for a while after that, and I slowly loosened them more and more as my ankles became more stable. Again just try to work your way up and your fear and the wobbles will go away. And a good tuck helps with stability too.
And that's sweet that your dad rides haha, mines does too. I've wanted to try Indys for a long time. Are you on Silverfish by any chance?
Man it's been a while since I've stepped foot on a longboard. It's much more enjoyable in warmer weather...I'll have to make it a goal this year and start riding again. I always wanted to try sliding. Lately, the only time I ride is when my dad wants to go up the street to the bank's empty little 2-story parking lot. Right now I just ride a 47" Gravity though I would like something a bit wider because my feet are size 14. I had a really cool 32" pool board, but I gave it to my dad -- that size is never going to work for me.
I am on Silverfish as Achtane, but I rarely visit there anymore Gotta get back into it! My focus shifted toward music gear these past couple years.
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sonidero wrote:Roll a plus 13 for fire and with my immunity to wack I dodge the cough and pass a turn to chill and look at these rocks...
kbithecrowing wrote:Making out with my girl friday night, I couldn't stop thinking about flangers.
Achtane wrote: Man it's been a while since I've stepped foot on a longboard. It's much more enjoyable in warmer weather...I'll have to make it a goal this year and start riding again. I always wanted to try sliding. Lately, the only time I ride is when my dad wants to go up the street to the bank's empty little 2-story parking lot. Right now I just ride a 47" Gravity though I would like something a bit wider because my feet are size 14. I had a really cool 32" pool board, but I gave it to my dad -- that size is never going to work for me.
I am on Silverfish as Achtane, but I rarely visit there anymore Gotta get back into it! My focus shifted toward music gear these past couple years.
Yeah man, you totally should give it another chance. It can be just as life changing as music is. Just like when you finally think of an awesome riff or can finally play that one song, skating is the same way. Nothing can beat the feeling of accomplishment.
Your board is also perfect for a discipline people call "dancing." Look up videos by whoisadam and Loadednewsletter or just look up Adam Colton to see what it's all about.
I made out well this year. I am a lucky sob , I have an amazing family.
Money A very sweet tremolo made by a local Portland builder An 64 gb iPad Oregon state and Portland trailblazer schwag Lots of candy A Tommy bahama shirt Tickets to the next blazer home game
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Achtane wrote:Doom Weed, duh.
Doom seed is like...what you get when wizards jerk it.
Doom Weed produces Doom Seed.
BRO IS THIS EVEN KUSH??? IS BUFFERED? TRV BYPASS??? MY FRIEND DAMBLEDORE TOLD ME I NEEDED CRYSTAL LETTUICE.
kidney stones. for the second time in 2 weeks fender fuzz wah... looks like fun 500gb internal hd for my macbook plaid shirt gibson guitar calendar striped sweater that is still in the mail chocolate boxers toothbrush
out on my skateboard the night is just humming
and the gumsmacks are the pulse i'll follow if my walkman fades
warwick.hoy wrote:Size of font = Level of Stokedness Bag of Raw Sunflower Seeds
What, you're not a baseball player?
Nah.
They came with a little note say they'd help me quit smoking. I quit smoking two weeks ago and haven't cheated since. It's the pot smoking that has helped me quit smoking. And snacks.
These are only morsels of joy when they've been toasted in shell. These are raw not in shell. Maybe I can do something with them,...press em into cooking oil,...who knows.
nonfiction wrote:kidney stones. for the second time in 2 weeks fender fuzz wah... looks like fun 500gb internal hd for my macbook plaid shirt gibson guitar calendar striped sweater that is still in the mail chocolate boxers toothbrush
Hey, I'm not the only one here from B.C.! Whereabouts are you located, good sir? Good haul by the way, one can never have enough boxers and plaid shirts.
AT IT)
