Sam Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 That sucks, I need some Reds ): How's everything going in the longboarding world for you fine gentlemen of TIF? 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2PM Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 That sucks, I need some Reds ): How's everything going in the longboarding world for you fine gentlemen of TIF?Wonderful, now that my ankle is pretty much healed. "Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick." - Master Tang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Winter sucks, all this ice/snow/general bad weather stops me from boarding. So bored ): 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Be jealous Sam, we hit 80F or 27C today. My roommate has Reds, I only know that because he has the sticker stuck on the front of his laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 Summer seems like a faint memory right now, with this snow we have. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Lion Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Even without the snow, the cold weather seems to do something to the bearings. I can't get any speed. |Signature by Jason321| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powman3 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I got a Sector 9 longboard for Christmas. Longest one you can get... I LOVE IT. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Even without the snow, the cold weather seems to do something to the bearings. I can't get any speed. lubricate/clean them they're probably dirty, their probably in need of some TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Lion Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Even without the snow, the cold weather seems to do something to the bearings. I can't get any speed. lubricate/clean them they're probably dirty, their probably in need of some TLC. I wish you were right. I cleaned them right before I got snow up at university because I didn't want all that grime sitting in my bearings all winter. They are spick n' span. |Signature by Jason321| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Gradually starting to longboard again as the winter morphs into spring, it feels gooood. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Lion Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Same. Things are warming up. Getting mentally prepared to start some serious cruising. :3 |Signature by Jason321| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Been skating more recently, can't wait for the summer holidays. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PointMan Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm from Minnesota so it's impractical, but my older brother went to college in San Diego and picked it up, and it was his only way to get around. Was pretty legit. what i'm doing now:soundcloud.com/student1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PointMan Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ok so my brother convinced me to buy one. Should I go with bamboo or fiberglass? I plan on going into a store to try them out, but I don't know. Which is easier / more fun for a first time rider? or is it preference... what i'm doing now:soundcloud.com/student1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Lion Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I think it's mainly preference. I liked the bamboo look when I first got into it, so I bought one. Who knows, though, I may buy another just for a different look. This is the one I bought. I guess it comes down to whether you like the shape of a specific board. |Signature by Jason321| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok so my brother convinced me to buy one. Should I go with bamboo or fiberglass? I plan on going into a store to try them out, but I don't know. Which is easier / more fun for a first time rider? or is it preference... I also live in Minnesota, and I longboard to get around Minneapolis and the U of M campus. I have a 36" (I think) sector 9 pipeline, it's my first one and I'm not an amazing skater or anything. If I could buy one again I would probably get a shorter one for easier carrying and storing in classrooms, and different trucks (drop trucks?) for faster turning, because there's not many long spaces on campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Just bought a skate helmet to wear while shredding the streets. Actually, I don't shred. How long has everyone here been skating? I've been doing it for over a year, but mostly just casual cruising. I want to start learning tricks on my board, mainly the whole stepping over the foot, spinning around stuff, though. Anyone here got any tips for learning that stuff? | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thinking about getting a Loaded Dervish. Been working a lot, so I can afford it. Just wondering if it will be worth it, since I only get about 2 months out of the school year to ride it cause of weather. So, maybe wait until next summer before buying one? Too bad this thread is kinda dead. :\ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLFZcONQAs | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I road my longboard for the first time in probably a year and half the last week. Brought back some good memories but it was way to hot out to enjoy it as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I love riding my longboard, whether it's hot out or not. :) I've been practicing cross-stepping. It's pretty difficult to get the hang of it, but I'm making progress. Since I'm planning on learning a lot more dance moves, I'm going to start getting comfortable with riding switch (I ride goofy atm) and get better balance on my left foot so I can cross-step on both sides (and so I can do a bunch of moves that require being comfortable with both feet). I guess one way of doing this is balancing on my board with my left foot (with the right foot hanging off) so I get used to the feel. Cause I'll tell ya, riding switch feels so weird. Pushing with my right foot and putting pressure with my left is totally out of the ordinary. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Personally I'd get the Tan Tien board instead. I've been riding for a couple of years, hopefully buying a new board this summer. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I don't think I'll be huge into a lot of sliding, though. It looks fun, but I'd really like to get good at just the fluid dance moves. I've read a little bit on both the dervish and the tan tien, and it seems like the dervish is better for dancing, while the tan tien is better suited for sliding. Why, in your opinion, would you get the tan tien over the dervish? | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Was carving down a hill today when I got honked at for being in the way by some dude in his sports car. Damn I love longboarding! | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Some of the most simplistic yet skilled grip-taping I've seen. It's an art. My idea: Heh. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Last day of work approaching. Can't wait to be able to longboard in the middle of the day for hours. On Saturday I went on this nice ride, and I felt so happy and relaxed. I didn't care about anything. It was kinda cool. I finally found something I'm willing to invest a ton of time in. I love talking to myself. It's like this thread is mine. :3 Quadruple post, though, I'm waiting in between posts, so that not bad. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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