Going Downhill with David Rogers

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Q&A: Going Downhill with David Rogers (858 Posts) Topic Info What do you think about my riding? On 10/10/2006 jestah wrote in from (219.89.nnn.nnn) Hi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otNAQjzzSek Here is a short clip of my 3rd run down Brooklyn Hill, New Zealand. I was testing my new lowered speedboard that I have just built. It’s ok but not square so it rides a little funny and my leathers are a bit to small to get into a decent tuck (I have to lift up to be able to breath)... my excuses are a bit lame. I would really appreciate any tips and what you think about the hill compared with the roads that are used for racing. At the moment I haven’t found any one to race… It’s hard to tell but the flashing light is my friend who was given a head start. You then see just as the camera lifts from the speedo. Is there any thing I can do to prepare my self to share the road with other riders? Do you often check behind you when you are racing to see where other riders are or if they are just about to pass you (not that they ever do :) Is it important for a board to be square (truck holes relative to the riding platform and themselves) Do you think a miss aligned board will be harder to ride, like a unbalanced wheel? Any other tips for a aspiring world class down hill skateboarder? Would any one be kind enough to act as a coach for me it I could regularly get video footage of my progress? Thanks Jestah     Rate post 250419 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) thanks On 10/9/2006 dan wrote in from United States  (70.56.nnn.nnn) thanks dave, just goes to show that you don't need really expensive stuff to go fast. i'm surprised though that you run stock randal bushings- the bushings that came on my old dh trucks weren't even a symmetrical cylinder!     Rate post 250249 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Trucks On 10/9/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) I like the 170mm on my speedboard. The luge width is great for my luge. Some speedboard riders use the luge hanger, but most seem to pair them up with 50 degree bases and narrow krypto wheels. I've never tried that combo.     Rate post 250166 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) My trucks On 10/9/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) No, not the same as the new red bushings. I'm not sure how they compare. Most people think the old ones are junk. No, not the streetluge truck. The truck is made from the same casting but is narrower at 170mm and only requires 2 bearings in the hanger.     Rate post 250165 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Doh On 10/9/2006 Jordon wrote in from Canada  (209.89.nnn.nnn) guess i should of read that you said you use the comp2's. Just curious in your oppinion how the wider(luge) and narrower (comp2) differ in handleing     Rate post 250164 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Bushing On 10/9/2006 Jordon wrote in from Canada  (209.89.nnn.nnn) so the red Bushings that come with the newer randal 150s arent the same ones you use? Just trying to figure out what would be a good setup to use. I have one of your boards coming in soon and was just trying to figure out what setup to run on it. Are you using the streetluge trucks?     Rate post 250163 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Response for dan On 10/9/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) Hey dan, Sorry I left you hanging. My truck setup remains the same as it has been for years. Randal R1 35 degree bases with flipped grade 8 kingpins epoxied into the baseplate. Randal Comp2 hangers. Randal black bottom bushings. Randal RII tall red conical on top(the old ones). Bearings make no difference if they aren't too crunchy or squeeky. I'm not sure what bearings I ran at Sandia as the shields are so dirty that I can't see the brand :) 165ish     Rate post 250162 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) GMR On 10/9/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) Mr. Price...The road is closed until the repairs are done. Weekdays are not so good on GMR because the construction crews are up there. We usually ride it on Sundays. If you come out in the next month or so, you should be good to go. The weather and the road were perfect yesterday! I think the IGSA has something planned for November.     Rate post 250158 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) GMR all-year round? On 10/9/2006 price wrote in from (4.240.nnn.nnn) hey rogers? you guys there? me and ricker were thinking of heading to SoCAl sometime this winter to skate. is GMr closed to traffic all the time? any local igsa races down there in the next couple of months?     Rate post 250149 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Price &Huey @Sandia On 9/29/2006 John Rogers wrote in from United States  (207.200.nnn.nnn) This is for the transfer spot during the makeover run. Huey is fast! Price taught him well.     Rate post 248641 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) dave's favorites On 9/28/2006 dan wrote in from United States  (70.56.nnn.nnn) hey dave, if you'd care to indulge me i'd like to know exactly what baseplate/hanger/bushings/bearings you use when racing on your speedboard. also how much do you weigh? haven't found a good enough pic to tell. might sound like a goofy question, but i'd like to know! thanks!     Rate post 248595 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) sandia On 9/27/2006 price wrote in from United States  (207.200.nnn.nnn) haaha. sick video capture!!! its a pleasure to only be a foot or 2 off you guys who have been racing about as long as I've been alive.     Rate post 248453 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Sandia On 9/27/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) John leading David "Ratship" Price in the final     Rate post 248439 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Proto top mount board On 9/22/2006 PatrickMartin wrote in from United States  (24.193.nnn.nnn) Saw some photos of the board in the speedboarding section. Looks nice. Any specs?     Rate post 248103 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Jimmy F On 9/20/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) Going back up north? Sorry we didn't get to ride while you were down. I got you covered on a cover plate. Stay warm!     Rate post 247926 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Off to Sandia! On 9/20/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) The car is nearly packed and I'm getting excited for Sandia. I love skating in ABQ!!!! I'm actually looking forward to eating at Sonic. Yep Danny, we are leaving this evening. You might be on the road by now...see you there!! Roland..You didn't miss anything this past weekend...the only thing running down the hill on Sunday was killer tail winds!!!     Rate post 247925 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) sup supakool On 9/19/2006 Lit wrote in from United States  (24.126.nnn.nnn) hey, got your message. too bad i got it after we got back from GMR. [had a feeling you guys were gonna be sessing badlands] oh well, i wont miss the next one. keep me in the loop. l8r, Rol     Rate post 247862 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Sandia On 9/14/2006 Danny Connor wrote in from United States  (207.200.nnn.nnn) What's happening Dave, Are you still going to New Mexico? Looks like I'm taking an RV with Justin Kludy and his friend. I appreciate the offer for the ride though. On that note, I accidentally stole your Warren Bolster book so I will bring it with me. Sorry man. Talk to you soon. DC     Rate post 247480 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) gmr TOMORROW On 9/9/2006 JIMMYf wrote in from United States  (64.12.nnn.nnn) Dave, I want one of those front baseplate covers like John has! Those are really cool for riding a top-mount setup! We had fun dodging cement trucks all the way down GMR today, HAHAHA! Tomorrow the road will be chill but today was psycho! If you ride tomorrow morning can you please bring a ROGERS BROS baseplate cover, I really want one bAD! Later bud, JIMMYf     Rate post 246971 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Dave and Judith On 9/8/2006 Jimmy Flindt wrote in from United States  (64.12.nnn.nnn) GMR tomorrow morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John is picking me up early EARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     Rate post 246932 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Widen the helmet rules On 8/30/2006 Joe wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn) Oh yeah, after much research into ratings, TSR is now allowing DOT, ECE-22, BCI and Snell M2000. I'm sure you a a few of these, does that give you some options? 4 wheels, 4 man heats, 1 qualifying run, 3rd placers get a consi heat, 6 mile soul jam at the end.     Rate post 245905 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Who skates enough? On 8/30/2006 Joe Lehm wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn) It will be good to see Team Rogers and Skate at least once together this year in Abq. I know I'm not skating enough, but who is? I'll gladly skip the Ollie with you and raise you one in 360's. What's your best trick going to be? One of those flatland moves that you learned when you were 14? Mine is, and it's a show stopper! Banked slalom will be at Rio Bravo. I don't think you rode it when you were last at Rio Bravo cause we we're speedboarding. It's right next to the road, and very smooth. Race you soon!     Rate post 245904 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) All Around On 8/30/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) Joe..We will have to wait and see. Judith and I don't ride as much as we'd like and don't want to push it. Judith was talking about the cross-town in addition to the downhill. I've been thinking of doing the downhill and skipping some of the dangerous events like the hippy jump and the ollie ;) Heck..my wrist just stopped hurting from my "ollie to faceplant" 2 years ago at the All Around. Are the DH rules the same as Maryhill? Snell? 4 Wheels? 1 Qualifying Run?     Rate post 245901 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Judith All Arounder? On 8/30/2006 Joe Lehm wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn) Isa wants to know how many events Judith will be doing. She is thrilled that she won't be the only woman this year!     Rate post 245886 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) oHIo On 8/29/2006 David Rogers wrote in from United States  (66.14.nnn.nnn) Shane..I am not going and I have never been there. If you can footbrake, you should have no problems. Only take the turns as fast as you are comfortable. Have fun!     Rate post 245808 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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