COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission

[Rob Thomson]

wow....

question: how many sets of wheels and bearings did you go through?

I had three sets of bearings for the entire journey, and just rotated between them. I took care of my bearings, and they lasted very well.

I changed my wheels twice, however that's just because I wanted to try something new. I believe that I probably could have made it the whole distance on just one set. Wheels last a long time if you're not sliding on them.

@ Nat: Yeah well you know this already too....http://www.skatefurther.com is what kept me going through the tough times. Such an awesome community of dedicated long distance skaters there! Here's to SkateFURTHER!

[Hunty]

All is i am gunna say is

Congratz for the completion

[Rob Thomson]

For anyone interested, there is an in depth interview here that I did yesterday. It might help clarify some things for people interested in a big journey by longboard:

Skateboarding from Switzerland to Shanghai | Lost Laowai China Blog

[Trevonator]

you should compile all of your blogs and maybe a few personal comments and make a book out of it. that would be epic. wow.

[Rob Thomson]

you should compile all of your blogs and maybe a few personal comments and make a book out of it. that would be epic. wow.

I might just do that. All my blog posts are very personal already, so it wouldn't take much.

[geolemon]

I'd buy it and read it!
I think that's a great idea - IMO the best books are exceptional experiences that most people won't do - it lets you walk in someone else's superior shoes. Awesome.

[Rob Thomson]

Another couple of videos from the China trek:

YouTube - Part Six - Guinness World Record...

YouTube - Part Seven - Guinness World Record...

[geolemon]

You also probably have enough footage to pitch a TV series... and that would get this in front of a lot of people!

I don't know if news // current would pay what I really think you could get - you could pitch a National Geographic or Science Channel though on your series - you already have the footage, it's like writing a book and shopping for a publisher.

[CrusaderKing]

One of the single most amazing things I have ever seen.

All I can say, or rather type, is Congratulations as no other words can describe this incredible feat.

[orange]

Rob arrived back in NZ today and was featured on the national news. Here is the video

3 News > Video > National > Kiwi skateboards his way around the world