pavedwave longboarding

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: random questions

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

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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

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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.

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

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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!

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:42 pm Post subject:

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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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:42 pm Post subject:

Email:
frederick.lien@pomona.edu
Location:
CA
Date:
Saturday April 29, 2006 10:45:13 GMT
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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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject:

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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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject:

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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!!!

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

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.

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

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!

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

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!

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

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?