pavedwave longboarding

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:03 pm Post subject:

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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject:

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?

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject:

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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject:

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.

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:10 pm Post subject:

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-

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:11 pm Post subject:

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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject:

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

admin · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject:

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 · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1120 Location: seattle wa usa

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