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Lunch hour pool session
On 6/13/2002 Bill wrote in from (192.45.nnn.nnn)

Just got back from the Jet Pool in L.A. Had a great lunch hour session with a co-worker. Hot sunny skies, no cops.
What a nice feeling. Now I can focus on work. NOT.

 
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Death Box!
On 6/13/2002 Gareth wrote in from (216.160.nnn.nnn)

Just got my DeathBox W. Ruml model in the mail yestrday! Can't wait to ride it this weekend. This board has an awesome shape with a slight, very slight, up-turned nose and slight concave. I am going to set it up with Indy 166's and Abec 11 Stingers for now. I will switch once the Abec No Skoolz are availble.

The thing I noticed right away about every DeathBox board, besides the great graphics, is that the rear truck mounting holes are not right up against, or even on the curve, of the kick tail. Finally a board that has a nice kick tail! This is the one thing I have consistantly not liked about all of the "new school decks".

Thank you DeathBox for bringing all these great shapes (and names) back to skating! I think I am going to collect (and of course ride) one of every model they offer. Lets see, will it be the Hackett or Folmer model I order next week...

Later
Gareth

 
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Re: set-up
On 6/13/2002 Dave wrote in from (216.161.nnn.nnn)

Spat is right. Bones Skatepark Formula 60mm are great.
Speed with grip. Run those Indy's loose. Get red bushings
for 146's. Red or yellow for 156's depending on your weight.
Yellow for 166's.

 
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JAY ADAMS INVITATIONAL
On 6/13/2002 Wally wrote in from (137.118.nnn.nnn)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!

THE JAY ADAMS INVITATIONAL - UNDERGROUND POOL DUEL

For Details or Sponsorship info Contact:
DAVID HACKETT
DEATHBOX SKATEBOARDS
Direct Phone: 760-634-8497

UPON HIS RELEASE THIS WEEK FROM A HAWAIIAN STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, O.G.
Z-BOY AND SKATEBOARD
LEGEND JAY ADAMS ANNOUNCED HIS PLAN TO THROW THE CONTEST OF THE MILLENNIUM.
AN INVITATIONAL
BACKYARD "POOL DUEL" WHERE ONLY 25 OF THE "GNARLIEST OF THE GNAR" WILL BE
INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.

JAY'S MAIN SPONSORS, OSIRIS SHOES AND DEATHBOX SKATEBOARDS HAVE AGREED TO
PARTICIPATE AS TITLE SPONSORS
AND JAY EXPECTS 3 TO 4 MORE, CORE SKATEBOARD MANUFACTURERS TO "STEP UP" AND
"THROW DOWN" THE BALANCE OF
THE $100,000.00* TOTAL BUDGET. JAY SAYS "THIS WILL BE THE FIRST TIME SOME
REAL MONEY WILL BE WON IN A BACKYARD POOL ! "

"THESE WILL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT POOL CONTEST SERIES SINCE THE "HESTER
SERIES" BACK IN 78'" SAYS OSIRIS SHOE
CHIEF TONY MAGNUSSEN, CO-ORGANIZER AND CO-PROMOTER, ALONG WITH DEATHBOX
BRAND MANAGER, DAVID HACKETT
WHO ADDED "JUST WITNESSING THIS EVENT WILL BE INSANE, LET ALONE RIDING IN
IT." - I HOPE SOME OTHER HARD-CORE SPONSORS
TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ALIGN THEMSELVES WITH THIS HISTORIC EVENT.

THE 3 PART "SERIES" WILL TAKE PLACE IN THREE UNDISCLOSED BACKYARD EMPTY
SWIMMING POOLS IN LATE SEPTEMBER
OR EARLY NOVEMBER 2002. TWENTY FIVE (25) INVITEES WILL BE HAND CHOSEN BY JAY
ADAMS WITH 5-10 BACKUPS OR STAND
BY RIDERS READY TO "BUST" HARD. EACH EVENT WILL BE FILMED FOR RELEASE ON
VIDEO. THIS WILL BE A ONE OF A KIND EVENT!

FORMAT TO FOLLOW...

*$100,000.00 TOTAL BUDGET PURSUANT TO ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY SPONSORS STEPPING
UP!

 
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Support for SB 994
On 6/12/2002 Senator Haynes wrote in from (198.160.nnn.nnn)

I supported the Legislation and voted for it. It passed out of the Senate and is currently in Assembly Appropriations where it is expected to pass.

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with me.

Senator Ray Haynes

 
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Re: Set Up
On 6/12/2002 Spat wrote in from (152.163.nnn.nnn)

As far as wheels are concerned, there is no magic bullet to cover all the parks/pools out there. For most situations, I stay b/w 92a through 100a with a size of 60mmm-65mm. Basically, I suit the wheel to the terrain. On durometer, I never drop below 92a. Just too slow for me and the surface has to be pretty rough for me to even drop as low as 92. For ultra smooth surfaces such as Van's parks and skatelite material I've found the Bones Skatepark Formulas in 60mm to reign supreme....very fast and grips extremely well. One thing to consider is that the durometer (hardness) does not necessarily indicate how much grip a wheel will/will not have. Just remember, speed and grip must go hand in hand. One is not generally good w/o the other. As far as trucks, you generally run them looser in pools. Just experiment until you find a setting that allows you to carve while still maintaining control at speed.

 
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re: Set up
On 6/11/2002 msk wrote in from (172.156.nnn.nnn)

Nima,

I've been using the 97a Street Gs at most parks for both 'crete bowls and wood/skatelite ramps, and have found them to be one of the best all-around wheels. The 90a Street Gs (green) also work extremely well. I've found them to be just slightly slower than the 97s (but still faster than most wheels available), and have more traction (too much, sometimes!) If the 97s feel slow because of rough surfaces, give the 90s a try...

As for truck width, Indy 166s with the Street Gs on 10" decks works best for me. I like having the edge of the wheels just slightly narrower than the widest point of the deck...

 
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Set up
On 6/11/2002 Nima wrote in from (12.250.nnn.nnn)

The thing that made me think about having softer wheels over concrete was the fact that my speed is noticeably slower with a harder wheel than a softer one... I don't have a huge experience in many different parks, but the two that I have been in here in the Chicago area are both pretty rough... Coming from a slalom background the rattling is just killing me...

Nima

p.s. how wide are the trucks you ride in the pool with? Is wider better?

 
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Set up
On 6/11/2002 Mr. Spendstomuchtimeatthepark wrote in from (24.185.nnn.nnn)

Oh yea, one more thing.
I like my trucks pretty loose but I spend just about all my skate time in the pool.

 
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Set up
On 6/11/2002 Mr. spendstoomuchtimeatthepark wrote in from (24.185.nnn.nnn)

Some guys like softer wheels on concrete however I'm not one of them.
Unless, of course the concrete is rough.
I don't think I've ever been to a park that was rough enough to warrant going to a softer wheel.
Basically, the softer the wheels are the slower you go.
In my opinion, 97's are the perfect all around wheel.
Unless, all you skate are perfect pipes made of Skatelite or something like it, then i would go even harder.
This, of course, is just my opinion.

 
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Set up
On 6/11/2002 Nima wrote in from (12.250.nnn.nnn)

I am not sure if this is the forum but I am trying to figure out the best set up for a pool-oriented board. I have gotten myself a 34.25 x 10 boards and have set it up with Indies 215s and 97a Street Gs. Now, is it true that for concrete parks it would be better to have softer wheels and for indoor parks where the construction is smooth wood, then harder wheels are better. Also, how those who really ride them pools have their trucks set up--e.g. Loose or tight?

Any pointers will be appreciated.

Nima

 
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Ref: Lancaster
On 6/11/2002 John Dillon wrote in from (204.255.nnn.nnn)

Hey Scumbag, you are right about Lancaster...it is pretty lame....in fact, a very old Reading Sk8 Park is far superior, far more flow,etc...yea, it is still not dozed as I speak(yea)...I hope it is too hot for those dozer operators...I went up again and there were lots of bikes there and only one other sk8r besides myself...everyone was cool, though....if u go there, then u must swing by Philly and sk8 FDR too...another hour away.

 
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Lansdown
On 6/11/2002 JohnDillon wrote in from (204.255.nnn.nnn)

OOOPS....I forgot to add in my last post....if u travel north on I-95 (say, from DC) you will take the I-695 east exit for the Baltimore Beltway......if u are travelling up I-295(Baltimore-Washington Parkway) then you exit at I-695 west! Enjoy!
I'm looking for travelling roadtrippers to Louisville, KY later this summer...to hit their 24/7 concrete sk8 park. Anybody want to convoy?? Also lbk: Looks like I we may b able to carpool to Folly Beach afterall and return monday!

 
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YO IAN & LBK, ref: Lansdown & READING SK* PARKS
On 6/11/2002 JOHN DILLON wrote in from (204.255.nnn.nnn)

Hey Ian: It is Reading, Pennsylvania's old asphalt sk8 park that is to be no longer due to a change in landowners...we all know it as READING SK8 PARK but it is actually in a tiny itsy bitsy town south-east of Reading,PA called Jacksonwald...about 3.5 hours north-east of where I live in Maryland.
Hey lbk: To find Lansdown sk8 park: Take exit 9 off the Baltimore Beltway(Hollins Ferry Rd). Turn left at end of exit, go thru one light, up the hill and turn right onto BERO RD,head down the hill, park when u see the path between the rowhouses...nowadays u must wear all pads& helmet to sk8 it, sign up for an ID card (free). It's still a fun place to ride but a fence cuts across where we used to start on the path between the houses to get speed...hours are lame, though....noon-dark, weekends, 3:30-dark weekdays,until school gets out...ENJOY!

 
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Deathbox
On 6/11/2002 loneskater wrote in from (159.87.nnn.nnn)

i wouldn't post this here but for the previous pic making me want to ride it so baaaad! Tway what model is that and what are the dimensions? that board looks awesome! i would like to take that to the clover bowl in Flagstaff, Az. Thanks, George.

 
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Directions to Landsdowne Skate Park
On 6/10/2002 lbk wrote in from (63.215.nnn.nnn)

Directions to Landsdowne Skate Park: I95 North to 695 Baltimore Beltway to Hollins Ferry Road North, Right onto Buro Rd.(spelling?), down hill and park on left,park is behind homes through a path near a fence. Not visible from the road.

Check the map because the 695 exit is a bit tricky, I think you want 695 East. Also the skate park is in an older neighborhood consisting of small square red brick town homes (1 story tall I think).

Hope I'm not too vague.

DR

 
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reading sk8park
On 6/10/2002 scumbag wrote in from (207.68.nnn.nnn)

I thought that place was supposed to be destroyed by now, i'll definitly have to get up there and get in one more good session....I wish they would keep that park open and bulldoze that new waste of concrete in lancaster....anyone else here make the mistake of going to lancaster?

 
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Readingsk8 park
On 6/10/2002 Ian wrote in from (212.137.nnn.nnn)

John, Which Reading is that? Is it the UK one?
If so, do you have an address for it?
Roll on..........

 
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Directions to Landsdown in Baltimore please
On 6/9/2002 Hammerhead wrote in from (207.172.nnn.nnn)

Could someone please give me directions to the subject skatpark? I would be coming north from DC.

thanks,
Mike

 
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national skatepark directory
On 6/9/2002 swooper wrote in from (208.141.nnn.nnn)

Here's a nation-wide directory of skateparks also including Mexico and Canada. Includes pictures, descriptions, comment/reviews, and directions to finding them. http://www.sk8parklist.com/

 
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Reading Sk8 Park
On 6/8/2002 John Dillon wrote in from (204.255.nnn.nnn)

All ye old school park skaters...go sk8 this place before it is dozed...the land has been sold(boo) and it will be gone soon. The ditches and bowls are still skateable as is the pool....bring bucket, hose and broom to clean water and dirt out.......and be prepared to share it w/all the bikers...I've been there the past 2 sundays and it's been a great session for everyone!

 
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Deatbox Has No Mercy
On 6/7/2002 tway wrote in from (24.187.nnn.nnn)

 
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park wheels
On 6/7/2002 Scabs wrote in from (66.21.nnn.nnn)

Check out the banner on the Vendors forun for the new ABEC park and pool wheels...

 
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Bolton Skatepark
On 6/7/2002 Glenn wrote in from (212.35.nnn.nnn)

I'm not sure Bolton features here but if you are looking for pictures of old UK concrete try here:
http://www.britishskateboardmuseum.i8.com/70.html

 
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Re: Louisville
On 6/6/2002 Spat wrote in from (152.163.nnn.nnn)

Probably the best park out there to date. As far as the concrete though, I fear for its future due to the fact they allow bikes in the park.

 
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