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Semi Homemade it is!!
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On 4/26/2008 Vintage Man
wrote in from
United States
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Purchased this in 2003. Custom made for me 34 inch.
Its via a professional skateboard maker, but I doubt
he does that many per year. So its semi homemade and to my custom
specifications :----) Fabulous cruiser. Attached the just got this
weekend Re-Issue Bennett. Trucks are original to deck,Randel 180s
Got this as looked like old vintage surf board to me...
Want the manufacturer, just let me know.
Yes my typical stickers attached to deck(see My Quiver Vintage Page)
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Mark iv
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On 4/24/2008
Anton
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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well after getting it wrong a few time I got what i wanted in the end, I just trying to work out how to put the picture up
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P.S
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On 4/10/2008
munchh
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United Kingdom
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what Abec11's have you got?
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trucks and wheels
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On 4/10/2008
munchh
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United Kingdom
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Hey man its the reason we are all here,
down hill Randals are great, the classics are good alround, but slow unless its the 86mm ones your talking about, Abec11 Gumballs or Big-Zigs are great proven wheels.
Let us know how you get on?
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Set up
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On 4/9/2008
Anton
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United Kingdom
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For the board I am testing at the moment, I am looking to get a board for good controlled downhill, just found some Randal downhill trucks on an old board, so I will put those on tomorrow. Just not sure on the wheels, as the Abec11s are ok but my son is getting pretty good speed out of his Kryptonic classic reds. All advice gratefully received. I owe you munchh cheers.
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Anton's setup
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On 4/9/2008
munchh
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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So i asume this is for carving or down hill speed?
Those trucks and wheels, are in my opinion and its only mine, the sort of thing i would buy if i had tried everything else already!
There are loads of other proven trucks and wheels and there are new ones popping up every month, i would be interested to know if anyone uses them, its alot of money to spend on stuff that looks great!
What do you want to get from your setup?
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WB and Trucks
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On 4/9/2008 Anton
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Wheelbase is 80cm, trucks are randal 180s and wheels are Abec 11s but I am concidering using Grand Prix G-Force Racing Wheels and Scriber trucks
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WB and trucks
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On 4/8/2008
munchh
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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So how long is the wheelbase and what trucks have you tried?
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Carbon boards
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On 4/8/2008
Anton
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Just got back from testing board mk1 great for caving an recreational riding but far too sensitive for high speed downhill, so I will keep this design for a street rider but I will go for a slightly shorter board (47”), no kicktail and need slower turning trucks, anyone got any ideas on trucks.
Crystal palace park is proving to be a good testing ground, but I've yet to find out how good their hospitals are!!!!
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flatwaves
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On 4/8/2008
munchh
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United Kingdom
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Rockin, i forgot to say, dont be afraid to make a deck with a flat tail, it all depends on what you are going to do with it, these 2 were built for cruisin, solid oak and aok and red pine, can be a bit heavy, so i route the underside.
Just have fun.
Slipa, thats awsome, i do like to finish stuff with nice veners.
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Munchh
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On 4/8/2008 Louis
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Hey munchh, just thought you might like to see my home made board seeing as youre so into board building!
I laid up the ply's myself, it has fibreglass, and the bottom is finished with ebony and zebrano veneers. The deck has a fairly deep concave at the front which shallows out to a flat tail at the back. (and yes, i realise that the back truck placement is wrong in these photos)
Slipa
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Carbon
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On 4/8/2008
Anton
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Just in the process of putting together presses and formers to make carbon fibre and glass fibre longboards and slalom boards, as I got sick of seeing such high prices and some revolting designs, but could anyone give me any advice on what core to use, wood or foam and are there any preferences in design, shape and length. I have made a few already, going to test a couple tomorrow and I’m sure they will end up in the bin!! But I am determined to get it right so if anyone could help I would be very grateful.
Cheers, Anton.
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Rockins vintage tails
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On 4/8/2008
munchh
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Rockin, this is the easiest way, add a wedge to the tail then sand the underside of the tail at the same angle, simple, but i would say most kicktails were made this way at 1st.
Its also the easiest way if you have only simple clamps, or even just glue and something heavy to put on it!
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Pittsburgh Pirates Skateboard
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On 4/7/2008 Vintage Man
wrote in from
United States
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Per the question... I DON'T REALLY MAKE HOMEMADE boards...
As in this pictured deck, I buy it blank then paint and make
love to it from there :----) In its purest sense its fabricated
from pre made parts/pieces. This Pittsburgh Pirates deck I pictured.
Its an idea for all you Dads (and moms) who want to make a theme deck.
Its for DISPLAY vs actual use on the streets..
Can use a old ratty deck or buy $20 blanks like I do...
PER THE QUESTION... Scroll back some pages on this HOMEMADE site.
You will see lots of info as to bending decks...O
r maybe someone will pitch in..
I made water skis once, its thin wood plys, glue, vice grips,
and overnight letting the bend form solid...
Enjoy my beloved Pirates deck, 15yrs without a .500 record!! Killing me!
Other side the Pittsburgh Steelers... Now thats a fine run machine!
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Vintageman's home made boards
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On 4/7/2008 Rockin
wrote in from
United States
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Hey vintage man (or anyone else who can answer this question) i was wondering if u could help me im trying to make a vintage board like the ones you have but was wondering how do i make the bend at the back of the board if i just have a single piece of wood and no way of bending it?
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like maguns
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On 3/21/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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i don't see it? well they are machined,to me they look about as much like maguns as bennetts look like trackers. I mean there's a certain shape to trucks,that's just sort of organic/necessary,there has to be a fat area in the middle for bushings and they really should thin out by the wheels.
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This thin
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On 3/18/2008
cam
wrote in from
Australia
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No, in fact the edge consists of, from the top down; uni carbon(150g/m2), one layer of maple veneer, triaxal fibreglass(700g/m2) , another 2 layers of uni carbon (both 150g/m2) and a layer of bi carbon (200g/m2)
For the record those arent my bikes, theyre my sisters, sorry if they dont conform with your high standards, hahaha only joking dude
btw, those trucks you made look suspicously alot like maguns, just silver.
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how thin
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On 3/18/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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is the edge,is i just the two carbon skins? If you must have bikes in the background, they should be cool eye candy;)
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foamcore
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On 3/15/2008
cam
wrote in from
Australia
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Nice job
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On 2/23/2008
munchh
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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That would be a pretty decent slide deck as well, just wish i could find that foam?
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DIY Template and Foam Mold Build Tutorial
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On 2/22/2008
Ted
wrote in from
Canada
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Here is a link to a template and foam mold build that I did for a pool board. It is a good tutorial for anyone wanting to build a skateboard using a Thin Air Press type system.
http://thinairpress.blogsome.com/building-a-pool-board-foam-mold/
Ted from Roarockit
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the latest finnished board
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On 2/17/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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i've got a set of pink big zigs,i'd run the greens in back on a rough hill,like the switchbacks to the englewood boatbasin here in "mountainous" north jersey. That road is really only "safe" at night when the park is closed and i think checking for fallen rock earlier in the day by bicycle is also a good ritual.
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ta da!
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On 2/17/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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