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barefootboarder · Joined: 28 May 2008 Posts: 51 Location: England

Helmet lights would have been good for me, mainly as it would have meant I was wearing one when I fell! My ponytail did a good job of cushioning the back of my head. Helmets in the dark when you're tired is a very good idea. Embarassed

The clockwork torch I was using needed to be cranked constantly to light up the path - the speed bumps were hard to spot and caused some emergency braking a few times, not very helpful to keeping a nice rhythm. Actually skating in the dark was a completely new experience, there were no streetlights or moonlight or anything. Pitch dark - except for the stars and the cranky little torch. I was going slow but it didn't feel like it, so the pumping felt really easy. Also the day's strong wind had died down completely so it was all very quiet and still. It was a strange feeling to be skating into the blackness all the time, quite weird. Relaxing and sketchy at the same time, if that makes any sense. Easy to drift off and lose concentration Rolling Eyes

This is the solution to night skating I reckon. We decided not to use it as it was actually TOO bright, this thing shoots light out in all directions and lights up the path way ahead, and behind and everywhere. It seemed a bit brash and uncool to use it along a quiet dark country lane after midnight. I like being a bit more discreet. Someone in a distant farmhouse would probably have reported it as a UFO or something. Recommended for urban situations though!

HUGE thank you to Sven Von Schalata for these pics Smile

Mimosa · Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 14 Location: Lille, France

Hey Jo,

I remember about one year ago we had this short discussion about the best bushings for Carver CX. And now, here you are : world champion !
Congratulations and thanks a lot for sharing this experience with your great writing and pictures.
About your pivot cup eating : I had the same problem with a similar stack of Khiro barrel + small cone. It's a little bit thicker than the stock Bennett bushing. It's more easy to pump but it doesn't fit the size, this is the main cause of pivot cup eating, in my opinion. Personally, I use a hourglass grey Holey (same size as stock Bennett) and Khiro orange barrel on top. It's quite efficient and it lasts without causing exessive stress in the pivot cup.

Keep on riding, you do it beautiful

Eric

barefootboarder · Joined: 28 May 2008 Posts: 51 Location: England

Thanks Eric, you are very kind.

I remember those chats about bushings and what combination was the best... was it really a year ago?! WOW! Can't believe that time has gone so fast. I definitely think it's time to have another little tinker, I'll let you know if I discover anything new. Very Happy