Thought I'd start a new topic to discuss all things 4 wheeled.

So yesterday I thought I'd head back into Boardshop Australia to pick up a new helmet & while in there got talking to Tony about the issues I'd been having with wheel bite on the new LBL Da Glide, we tried more risers, stiffer bushings & after a test run in the carpark I established we hadn't solved the problem after a forced tuck & two rolls after yet another wheel bite.

Rule #1 - Don't skate in bare feet.



Then he suggested we try some Randal RII 180's, this gave better efficiency in bushing performance, we also added another 1/2" riser making 1" in total, on testing this setup which also allowed for tighter turns the wheels were still pretty close to the deck so the decision was made to drop in wheel size, we decided on Tunnel Krakatoa's in 70mm. This setup now works well with no chance of biting but I'm thinking of dropping one of the risers & grinding some wheel cut-outs into the deck to compensate. It just feels a little high off the tar now, maybe I'll get used to it.

I will say the guys at Boardshop Australia were fantastic to deal with, they swapped trucks over at no cost & really went out of their way to help solve the issue, we spent nearly 2 hours going through stuff. A big thanks to Chrispy too for his advice & guidance through the whole process.

Longboarding the pavement is going ballistic in Torquay at the moment.... Is the same happening elsewhere?

Hey all, I think my addiction is getting a little big. My partner thinks i spend way to much time on here or on my boards, surfing or training, just to add salt to her wounds i've just made a nice little skate longboard and soon a stick to go with it hahahahaha. Stained and shaped by an absolute novice. Give it a go guys!

Just used my Visa Card Points to purchase three x $200 disposable MaterCard Gift Vouchers.

And I decided to buy this (with less than 1.5 cards as mentioned above);
- my favourite sales girl asked how my son was, and asked if the board was for me or him... !!!??? It's for both of us !
Quicksilver have 10% off your first purchase, when you sign up to their loyalty program, which is free....

Verdict - if you are into finding hills, and going down hill, go for the set-up that Maui Byron has posted. But if you are after lighter, shorter, more user friendly on the flats, and general flat skating fun, surf carve fun, then I would probably choose this Sector 9 Ala Moana Bamboo Flex Deck. The longer bamboo decks are better again for walking, like a Malibu... cross step. This board is a great carver, rather than a nose rider... but you can nose ride it! You can carry this board in one hand by the Trucks (just) ... longer boards need to be carried like a surfboard.

Notice the Double King Pin through the trucks. It allows you to lay the deck right over, for tighter turns, whilst keeping the trucks flat on the ground....

General Assessment - mechanical movements required by the body are a cross between Skate, Snowboard, and Surfing. Great "rail to rail" type movement....
(The wife even likes it, and want a go. And she is considering getting into team OC paddling - she doesn't think she has the balance and skill for SUP)

(stickers need to be peeled off!)

www.sector9.com/#/product/boards/

This is also nice....
http://www.streetsup.com.au/longboards_haka.php







(sorry upside down, I spun it around, but the "base file" seems to remain upside down...