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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA
Date:
Monday February 13, 2006 05:38:07 GMT

Comments:
Q: Whats the best setup for pumping?

A: There isn't one! Consider at least two or three pump decks. The shortest, for fast Tight Slalom sprints, another for downhill Giant Slalom carving and pumping, and a big deck for long distance flatland pumping, which is mainly what this site is about. Check out my "gear" page on setups. Decks of 38"--45" length, with wheelbases in the 27"--31" range work best. Responsive snap, very slight camber, a very turny truck on front, and a much more stable truck on the back. I like wheels 70mm or bigger. As for risers, don't be afraid to jack the deck UP, since you shouldn't really be worried about pushing anymore!

Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA
Date:
Monday February 13, 2006 05:53:11 GMT

Comments:
Q: I thought skateboarding was a "gravity" sport? It's a lot of fun to bomb hills, but I don't know about flats. I doubt I'd be riding 5-10 miles anytime soon!

A: Skateboarding is rooted in downhill, no doubt. But trucks, decks and wheels have evolved over the decades, and that's where LDP comes in. The modern-day longboard is so efficient, you might be surprised how much glide-time you get from a few pushes - you'll be covering 5 miles in short time. And once you start pumping a deck, and feel the rush of no longer pushing at all, your life may never be the same. Go short pump distances first, and once you start to get it, slap on tunes and focus on the beat, not on your technique. You'll go back and forth, from technique specifics to finding your groove again. Learning to pump on and on is a never-ending discovery.

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Email:
gosk8racergo@yahoo.com
Location:
WA
Date:
Thursday February 23, 2006 00:35:30 GMT
Comments:
Skumping?? What the Hell is that? Some kind of wierd sex position? Smile

This Page rocks James!

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Email:
fwd.skumping.20.ravn@neverbox.com
Date:
Monday March 06, 2006 10:36:44 GMT
Comments:
Congratulations on your great site.. I enjoyed to find me quoted on your page ("Müsst ihr pumpen.."). I'm just beginning to skump more regularily, and your page helped a lot.
Greetings from Berlin, Germany -- Ravn

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Email:
frederick.lien@pomona.edu
Location:
CA
Date:
Saturday April 29, 2006 10:45:13 GMT
Comments:
I just have to say, I saw those pictures of the Arbor Pin and recognised it from the pictures from when i bought the deck off Ebay. I just think its uncanny that I got it from such a "high profile" place. heh. So I thought you might like to know what happened to it. It is being thoroughly enjoyed, and sits on Holeys and 80a Avalons. Sadly, it was run over by a truck, but surprisingly rides just as well as ever.

Fred

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Email:
abksk8@hotmail.com
Location:
CA
Date:
Monday May 22, 2006 23:18:10 GMT
Comments:
James: great site. When will you northern boys come down to So.Cal. for a few free lessons? Why free? Because our guys get the prize. Keep skating, Mike, sk8 class of'61 Wink

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Email:
CaseyMcKlatterz@comcast.net
Location:
ID
Date:
Thursday June 01, 2006 22:43:19 GMT
Comments:
OOO LA LA! wadda website!!! nice and COMFY even! like a big fluffy CHAIR!!!

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Email:
ed_vogel@yahoo.com
Location:
MN
Date:
Tuesday September 12, 2006 02:45:23 GMT
Comments:
I discovered longboarding as a way to work out off season for telemark skiing. This is the first summer I can remember that I wasn't wishing it was winter.

I am kicking one leg about a 1/4 mile and then switch footing towards the nose. Pumping here and there.

Minneapolis has a great system of bike trails that I now pretend is backcountry ski trip with lots of places to eat a drink along the way.

Give me a holler if you head out this way.

Ed V.

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Email:
alansue@aol.com
Location:
HI
Date:
Tuesday September 12, 2006 07:39:59 GMT
Comments:
Hey guys, really wanting to get in into this, looking at all the videos and readin all about how to pump. If any of you are located on Oahu or come by for a vacation or whatever hit me up! I'd love to get some first hand learnin goin on!

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Email:
lmitchell95@cox.net
Location:
AZ
Date:
Tuesday October 03, 2006 18:16:57 GMT
Comments:
Nice site, I have been pumping since the 70's, but it was called weddeling then. Never found anyone else who could do it, so it is nice to see that there is a following. How do you feel the Loaded Vanguard would be for a pumping board? Thanks!

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Email:
karow4@verizon.net
Location:
PA
Date:
Tuesday October 10, 2006 23:14:27 GMT
Comments:
I'm interested in the roe 3.6 or 3.8 . what are the advantages of a slightly shorter deck for pumping? Here in Pa. the surfaces can be irregular and the terrain is rolling. Not particularly flat. Also, how about the Rayne Timeline. Seems like a fun board. Any experience with it?

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Email:
hansoffate@gmail.com
Location:
CA
Date:
Monday October 16, 2006 14:45:33 GMT
Comments:
What is a good "cheap" setup that I can use?

I am a snowboarder that has never riden a skateboard, but wishes to for off season practice and as transportation around college (mainly flat w/ some patches of uneven terrain).

I was thinking about getting a roeracing LDP. I am not quite sure what kind of trucks or wheels I should get. Also, I am not sure what risers I should get.

Could somone give me a rundown on what I should get to set-up a board?

Thanks,
Hans

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Email:
photonicgirl@hotmail.com
Location:
NY
Date:
Wednesday January 17, 2007 13:36:57 GMT
Comments:
I'm almost 47, and just took up longboarding about a year ago. I love it and thought I was crazy for also liking the bike path! It's long and flat and one of my two favorite places to ride. Sure wish I knew where other east coast longboarders are, here in the Berkshires especially. Albany NY, is anyone out there?

My quiver: kracked skulls, dregs, lush, sector nine

Jules

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Email:
tkoles@aeroinc.net
Location:
IL USA
Date:
Sunday April 01, 2007 16:35:31 GMT
Comments:
Thanks for putting all this great info in one place!!!

Tod

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA
Date:
Monday May 14, 2007 04:07:50 GMT
Comments:
absolutely -- depending how early you can get out, there's more chances to hit the burke or green lake most weeknights these days. the lake is a good place to learn, because with a small group no matter what pace people go at we can always catch up with each other.

i'm usually posting updates next time we're riding up on this thread on Silverfish:

http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33357

cheers!
james

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Email:
lessard.sl@gmail.com
Location:
WA
Date:
Friday May 11, 2007 16:25:17 GMT
Comments:
Hey hows it going, I'm wondering if theres anyone who'd be willing to meet up with me and aid me in my quest of pumping. I live in Beacon hill in Seattle, and could be available any night you could offer. It'd be much help.

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Email:
dustn1@yahoo.com
Location:
NC USA
Date:
Thursday June 28, 2007 15:34:28 GMT
Comments:
Hello fellow wigglers! I just got into this pumping thing a month or so ago after 5 years of boarding and what a blast! Gotta love getting stared at on the bike trails, but at least I have a few nice parking decks to practice in without being seen!

I started writing this the first time and my message ended up too long so I sent it to pavedwave@comcast.net. Wanted to leave some public love anyway so if any fellow NC scooters see this drop me a line and we'll go tear it up and learn from each other. Sharing and caring and all that.

Bryan in Raleigh

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Email:
lessard.sl@gmail.com
Location:
WA
Date:
Friday July 06, 2007 06:12:26 GMT
Comments:
I just heard about the Portland Pusher #8 on August 19th. Anyone know anything about this? http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=312#signup Is this only pushing or is pumping allowed as well? Or how quick people usually ride. I'm kind of just trying to judge if I want to make the trip down to Portland and attempt this, since it could affect some other plans.

p.s. I'm looking forward to getting out the for the 24 hour ride round green lake, I got a pumping set up I'm loving right now (as good of a set up I could get out of what I already had at least)

admin

Date:
Friday July 06, 2007 18:34:43 GMT
Comments:
You might need my number to give me a cal...hahaha
206-365-0607
Later,
Mike

Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA
Date:
Friday July 06, 2007 18:33:25 GMT
Comments:
Checked out the site. Very interesting...
Who knew other guys took this as seriously as me? What a trip.
So when do we ride then??? This is Mike...We met on the bus (#522). Give me a call when you ride next. Im curious to learn more about pumping. Thanx again James.
Mike

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Email:
evan.sass@gmail.com
Location:
WA USA
Date:
Saturday July 14, 2007 06:14:49 GMT
Comments:
I'd be sleepin' if I were you, Jampet, but in case you're not, good luck, smooth pavement, and happy Seattle to Portland, my friend. You kick butt!
-Evan

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Email:
sjeter@sagemontchurch.org
Location:
united states
Date:
Monday July 23, 2007 14:06:24 GMT
Comments:
I am looking fo a recomendation on a pumping board. I cant afford the Roe, which looks like your top pick. What would your suggestion be for about 75.00 bucks? I got some c7 trucks and I can pump on them with on a sector 9 pintail,, but I have a oak wood longboard ,with regulsr longboard trucks ,that I cant pump at all. Can you pump a solid wood board I mean solid, no plys just a cut out piece of oak. Thanks Steve

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Email:
newguy@pavedwave.org
Location:
MA usa
Date:
Tuesday August 14, 2007 03:10:51 GMT
Comments:
Nice site! I did some 7 mile ldp on a local rail trail with my vanguard 42. Nice but had to push up some hills.

Just got some carver cx on spare 24 inch wheelbase stiff board w gumballs and it rocks. Still pushing the occasional hill, but several miles of solid pumping with no feet down. Can carve off speed like crazy on the 6 foot wide path down hills. Just need to watch out for grass clippings messing with my grip Smile

Passed many bikers and most rollerbladers. Everyone who sees it smiles. Local kids went and got their wave snakeboards. Let them try the gumballs and cx and they were blown away.

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Email:
nicholas.westberg@gmail.com
Location:
CA USA
Date:
Monday September 10, 2007 04:09:04 GMT
Comments:
I moved down to Southern California and have discovered some freshly laid mouthwatering blacktop near my college that needs to be skated. Right now I'm riding a Sector 9 that's a few years old and doesn't exactly do the trick when it comes to pumping. But since I do need something to ride around on campus with, I've been looking into boards that aren't obscenely long. I do need to keep my GS roots going and have something to bomb streets back home with, and the most appealing board I've found so far seems to be the Insect City Bomber (bamboo w/ Seismic 130mm trucks, 80a wheels, and Abec 5...!!!?? bearings). To summarize, is this board too small, tight, or anything else that will prevent me from pumping like how I could with a Roe or a Big Bug (or close enough)? I appreciate the help, I'd just hate to waste 300 dollars on a board that won't pump.

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA usa
Date:
Wednesday September 19, 2007 05:26:27 GMT
Comments:
Nick! You're down in the land of perpetual sunshine and dryness!!? Good on you man. I bumped into your Dad a couple months ago downtown. Whats your wheelbase on the Sector9? First thing you'd probably want to do anyway is get a TRUCK setup underneath that pumps with more ease -- and obviously I'd recommend a Bennett pair, or at least a Bennett in front with a Tracker or Indy (conventional) in back. The City Bomber is fine for poking around, but the price isn't that much different from a Mermaid, LBL or Subsonic. And if you want something for longer distances I'm guessing your S9 deck has a longer WB, go with that for now! Later you can bump up to a snappier deck but first work on your trucks/bushings/risers. Great to hear from you-- jp

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Email:
pumanec@rogers.com
Location:
Canada
Date:
Friday September 07, 2007 11:18:31 GMT
Comments:
A question to all you fellow pumpers. I've only been long-boarding for a few months now and my Roe racing Mermaid board, Seismic/Bennett truck combo works very well. I do have problems stopping though. With my 85mm speed vents I really pick up a lot of speed on any slight incline. I try to practice foot dragging but find it very unstable, and consequently, scarry. Any suggestions?

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Email:
ericle.mimosa@free.fr
Location:
France
Date:
Wednesday September 12, 2007 12:52:14 GMT
Comments:
Hi,

Some gear questions :
It seems like you ride smaller wheels now, if one's look at the recent tested LDP prototypes. Personnaly, i often switch between 75 mm and 70 mm. At the present time, it is 75 but who knows ? Do you have further comments about the "perfect" wheel size. On the last LBL prototype picture, the bushings look like Holey soft. Am i right ? Do they fit perfectly on Bennett trucks ? What would be the best springs and width for Seismics with LDP purpose (sometimes, i'm fed up with the bushings noise and chewing) ?

Many thanks again for the pavedwave website.

Best regards,

Eric

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA usa
Date:
Wednesday September 19, 2007 05:33:21 GMT
Comments:
Hey Eric, you spotted the Holey bushings! They're a nice fit, and now they make two softer durometers they actually feel pumpable in the front. Their stock reds weren't lively enough for a lighter guy, but the softs are great for 150lbs, and the next up are good in 150--180lbs range. I chewed up the softest after a few hundred miles, so I'm sticking with soft reds. As for wheels, 75-76mm still feels like a perfect LONG distance wheel size because of its faster top-end speed, and ability to roll over sizeable objects -- the difference of 5mm is subtle. I was pushing for fastest commute times all of last year (just a personal goal) and this year I'm going a lot easier. So for trails where the terrain is variable, or if you're going for rides 10 miles and up, I would always still go with bigger wheelsize. But for shorter rides the 66mm--71mm range is fine, ergo the Bennetts are great for that.

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Email:
ericle.mimosa@free.fr
Location:
France
Date:
Thursday September 20, 2007 07:33:51 GMT
Comments:
Hi,
I spotted the holey bushings because I know them. I'm riding a lush Mako with Holey trucks. It's a nice versatile longboard. After a year of LDP experience, i plan to go on with a dedicated board. I already own carver CX. I just don't know what to think about these trucks. I have the feeling that everything is in the front truck. I mean that the ride does not use so much the deck flex and wheels rebound. I have a more balance feeling with properly wedged/dewedged holeys. But i have to try again on another deck, may be the new LBL when this will be out. I ask many gear questions because it's not easy for me to try various parts in France. There is almost no store all around and ordering can be cost effective just for a couple of bushings. So your gear page is very usefull. By the way, what about the SpeedVent and BlastWave. I never read many comments on this wheels ?
happy pump
Eric

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Email:
charlemoreno@hotmail.com
Location:
CA usa
Date:
Friday September 14, 2007 18:25:56 GMT
Comments:
I’ve immersed myself back into a very active lifestyle including swimming, bodyboarding and of course skateboarding. I actually have 2 boards. The new “casterboard” by ripstik/street wave and a Surf One Nalu. I use my street wave as a workout board [try working your way up a hill 3x’s] and I use my normal longboard to spare unnecessary gas consumption.

U should see the looks I get when I’m cruising to lunch in my dress slacks/shirt on a longboard. Everywhere I go now, my car trunk has 2 beach chairs, my longboard, athletic shoes/socks and some spare shorts/shirts. Your website is packed with key info that will definitely aid my growth and development.

i would write more, but as you advise “more time on your longboard and less time on your keyboard”

world on wheels,
lbjr
310-708-0104

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA usa
Date:
Wednesday September 19, 2007 05:37:56 GMT
Comments:
LBJR - that's awesome to hear -- maybe we can re-work your Surf One into an insane pumper?? Then you'll be able to pump up hills almost as easily as with that streetwave.

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Email:
rosstibbles@myway.com
Location:
WA united states
Date:
Friday September 21, 2007 20:15:51 GMT
Comments:
hey i read your guide to pumping and it is a real eye opener. ive been learning on my flexdex 30v slalom which seems okay for it. is my flexdex very good for pumping on a casual basis? it has 65mm 78a abec11 noschoolz, tracker rtx/rts trucks, stock black bushings (whick it sounds like i should get better and will but what are ideal?). and im gunna wedge it when i get home because i happen to have some stuff for it (does it make a big difference?). and i have a loaded vanguard which i would like to someday learn how to pump and it has 76mm 78a kryptonics, randal 180s, stock bushings (do those need replacing?). so anyways i have been wanting to learn how to pump for a long time now and now that i can im very excited to see how good i can get at it.

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA usa
Date:
Tuesday October 02, 2007 12:20:47 GMT
Comments:
Ross, we've yakked a bit in email but thought I'd respond here too. Hope to hear how wedging improves your flexdex experience- as you said I think for a "casual" pumper it works fine. You want something for bigger / longer rides a stiffer version of your vanguard would be perfect. Be cool to hear how its workin out-

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Email:
ericle.mimosa@free.fr
Location:
France
Date:
Wednesday October 03, 2007 07:34:49 GMT
Comments:
Hi James, I was thinking of trying the Bennett. I know you are used to narrow trucks. In your opinion, what is the best width in case of Bennett : 5.0 or 4.3 ? Eric

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA usa
Date:
Wednesday October 03, 2007 12:15:37 GMT
Comments:
hey eric, i tend to put 4.3 bennetts on decks with wheelbases 27" and shorter, and the 5.0's on WB's above that. that's more preference than it is science, just what seems to work well for me. i hope you can find some local distributors or vendors for some of this stuff? cheers

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Email:
sensenig77@yahoo.com
Location:
CA USA
Date:
Friday October 05, 2007 16:41:43 GMT
Comments:
Hello. I'm totally new to skating, just bought my first longboard, a 42" Landyatchz Conthug with Gumballs. I've been reading a lot on your site about pumping and look forward to giving it a go this weekend. The Question: Do you think my board will be a good pumper... its listed in the hybrid catagory? Should I loosen my trucks to make it easier?

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Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA usa
Date:
Friday October 05, 2007 19:35:49 GMT
Comments:
that conthugs a great all-around shape and wheelbase is right in the zone for some distance riding, decent 9" width as well. did you purchase as complete? yea for sure, loosen the front truck and wedge it up more, you probably want 2 angled risers in front and dewedged in the back. i'd assume they set up their completes like carvers with wedge (instead of dewedge) in the rear. nice board, would like to hear how well it flexes for you! -jp

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Email:
dustnghost@yahoo.com
Date:
Monday October 08, 2007 01:20:56 GMT
Comments:
How did you get permission to skate at the skate rink in that one video of yours? I can only imagine walking into one and not being well received. It looks like you guys were the only ones there.

pavedwave

So this is a trip -- and definitely a good omen for the upcoming 24-hour ride. I bumped into this guy Mike a year ago on the bus ride home, then he left this note on the "old" guest book before it became a forum. I followed up with a phone call but had to just leave a message, it was really delayed (par for the course for me)

In our short conversation he mentioned wanting to ride long distances for charity so I told him about pavedwave and how there are some other guys around the world doing the same, and he's increasingly interested, an old school street and pool guy that wants to get out on a longboard more now.

So the omen? We bump into each other on the same bus just yesterday, and the dude is still stoked about the whole thing!! I filled him in on the May 3rd / June 14th plans but this year's out for him for some medical reasons. But he's game for next year.

Just jazzed to see the slow but steady interest in distance I guess, and realizing how grassroots it all is.

jp

Email:
pavedwave@comcast.net
Location:
WA
Date:
Friday July 06, 2007 18:33:25 GMT
Comments:
Checked out the site. Very interesting...
Who knew other guys took this as seriously as me? What a trip.
So when do we ride then??? This is Mike...We met on the bus (#522). Give me a call when you ride next. Im curious to learn more about pumping. Thanx again James.
Mike