Re: COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission
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Originally Posted by lfatboy
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!
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Around the world by recumbent bicycle, skateboard, and boat. 20,000km. 2 years. URL: www.14degrees.org // Email: rob.thomson@14degrees.org
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Re: COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission
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:
__________________ 14degrees Off The Beaten Track
Around the world by recumbent bicycle, skateboard, and boat. 20,000km. 2 years. URL: www.14degrees.org // Email: rob.thomson@14degrees.org
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To succeed in life you need two things; ignorance and confidence. - Mark Twain
The impossible only exists until we find a way to make it possible. - Mike Horn
If you had one shot, one opportunity, to sieze everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it, or let it slip. - Eminem
Re: COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission
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Originally Posted by 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.
I might just do that. All my blog posts are very personal already, so it wouldn't take much.
__________________ 14degrees Off The Beaten Track
Around the world by recumbent bicycle, skateboard, and boat. 20,000km. 2 years. URL: www.14degrees.org // Email: rob.thomson@14degrees.org
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To succeed in life you need two things; ignorance and confidence. - Mark Twain
The impossible only exists until we find a way to make it possible. - Mike Horn
If you had one shot, one opportunity, to sieze everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it, or let it slip. - Eminem
Re: COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission
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.
__________________ 14degrees Off The Beaten Track
Around the world by recumbent bicycle, skateboard, and boat. 20,000km. 2 years. URL: www.14degrees.org // Email: rob.thomson@14degrees.org
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To succeed in life you need two things; ignorance and confidence. - Mark Twain
The impossible only exists until we find a way to make it possible. - Mike Horn
If you had one shot, one opportunity, to sieze everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it, or let it slip. - Eminem
Re: COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission
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.
Re: COMPLETED: First Ever Across China Longboard Mission
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