longboarding in Singapore

**kc17** · 04-23-2005 08:38 PM

Have any fellow SF members been to Singapore? I'm interested in bringing longboarding to Singapore and I was wondering if anyone here managed to find places to longboard there.

**gnardawgnyc** · 04-24-2005 08:01 AM

Singapore is an experience. I visited there when i was in high school, and the one thing that sticks in my memory is how clean it is. You may want to check local laws about skating, as you do not want to get in trouble with any law officials down there. I didn't skate down there, but i remember spots in the urban areas that were mellow enough to cruise around.

**bled** · 04-29-2005 03:06 PM

dont they cane you if you do something wrong

**lexx** · 04-29-2005 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by bled

dont they cane you if you do something wrong

only if you ask nicely

**kc17** · 04-29-2005 09:52 PM

hahaha

**lazarus213** · 02-09-2008 09:33 PM

Got excited when I saw this thread only to see that the last reply was in 2005! So I'm bumping this...any Longboarders in Singapore out here in these forums?

**JetLuge** · 02-09-2008 10:32 PM

Long ,short and luge boards. I go through there once a year and usually ride with some of the locals.

I ride neighborhoods in the day and Orchard late at night when the walls of people go home.

Do check with current law though. Their's change often There is no such thing as a warning or excuse.

Also watch out for the monkeys.... they run around like squirrels

here is a video of some luge with Andrew and Steven. ABEC's were hand carried gifts from me.
Extreme Vdo Ski, Jump, Cycle, Surf - THP Music Video 2003 Singapore

**petite betise** · 03-31-2008 06:00 AM

Anyone know if loaded and arbor boards are being sold in singapore?

**lazarus213** · 04-02-2008 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by petite betise

Anyone know if loaded and arbor boards are being sold in singapore?

Nope...no loadeds or arbors here. Only Sector 9, Gravity, Surf One, and some other brands like Toes on the Nose (Auzzie I think) and Turbo. Are you thinking of bringing them in? I hope so!

Or are you based in Singapore and looking for a longboard, or a new longboard? Let's skate!

**JetLuge** · 04-02-2008 08:34 PM

I should be coming through in July....perhaps I can bring a few goodies...

bob

**lazarus213** · 04-04-2008 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by JetLuge

I should be coming through in July....perhaps I can bring a few goodies...

bob

what are you thinking of bringing over?

AJ · 04-04-2008 09:52 PM

Bob, do you have travelling case for your luge?

**JetLuge** · 04-05-2008 06:59 AM

I do have a large gun case that my RB fits in, but I probably wont bring the luge unless I can make time to go to Malaysia to meet up with Furlong. I will bring my speedboard at least. If someone in Singapore needs a "few" wheels , trucks or what ever let me know, I can carry. I will only be in Singapore for 2 days as I am on my way to Diego Garcia and back in July.

lazarus213 Do you know Andrew and Steven? The only lugers I know in Singapore..

**petite betise** · 04-05-2008 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by lazarus213

Nope...no loadeds or arbors here. Only Sector 9, Gravity, Surf One, and some other brands like Toes on the Nose (Auzzie I think) and Turbo. Are you thinking of bringing them in? I hope so!

Or are you based in Singapore and looking for a longboard, or a new longboard? Let's skate!

Sorry no. My sister-in-law lives there and i thought she could bring over some boards into the Philippines. But if i do come over,ill give you a holler!

They should really bring in loaded boards into our neck of the woods. Only Japan has them within asia. No fair!

**lazarus213** · 04-06-2008 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by JetLuge

lazarus213 Do you know Andrew and Steven? The only lugers I know in Singapore..

Can't say that I do. Would you know where they go for downhill? I actually don't know where I can go for real downhill here in Singapore, plus even if I had places to go, I don't know what the local police would do if there were to stop me

**lazarus213** · 04-06-2008 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by petite betise

Sorry no. My sister-in-law lives there and i thought she could bring over some boards into the Philippines. But if i do come over,ill give you a holler!

They should really bring in loaded boards into our neck of the woods. Only Japan has them within asia. No fair!

oh you're Pinoy! haha me too. and yeah, you're right...I really do wish we could get a better selection here, as it is we just have to make do with what we can get and just dream of some of the better boards out there. I'm seriously thinking of having something shipped over soon, but the thing is, since I'll be spending that much, I'd want to spend on my dream board. thing is that I can't even do that with import restrictions (can't ship in anything over 46inches)...i want the OSD. In this case though, I'm thinking I might end up shipping in the dervish if Im really jonesing for a better board that can be shipped in.

besides ladera's and s9's, what other boards can you get there in the phils?

**petite betise** · 04-07-2008 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by lazarus213

oh you're Pinoy! haha me too. and yeah, you're right...I really do wish we could get a better selection here, as it is we just have to make do with what we can get and just dream of some of the better boards out there. I'm seriously thinking of having something shipped over soon, but the thing is, since I'll be spending that much, I'd want to spend on my dream board. thing is that I can't even do that with import restrictions (can't ship in anything over 46inches)...i want the OSD. In this case though, I'm thinking I might end up shipping in the dervish if Im really jonesing for a better board that can be shipped in.

besides ladera's and s9's, what other boards can you get there in the phils?

Got some good good news! A friend contacted loaded to ask about getting in some boards. Apparently there's a guy living in Quezon City who can bring them in at 13k a pop. Wooohoo. As for other boards, i just know Whiskeyhill is also bringing in some Earthwing boards soon. (Check out this thread Philippines? Anyone?) An OSD! Nice!

**JetLuge** · 04-07-2008 08:54 PM

you can find Andrew Lin at this address yeahyeahright@hotmail.com tell him Bob sent you. Im not sure if he is out or the Army yet or not.

Here is the website of Furlong Street Luge Malaysia - Team Hardcore Pavement Worth the trip to Malaysia to meet up with his crew.

Here is some old news and a vid from Singapore THP2006 - News - Singapore 2003 Music Video
It may give you a hint where we rode.

bob

**kurdt** · 04-07-2008 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by petite betise

Got some good good news! A friend contacted loaded to ask about getting in some boards. Apparently there's a guy living in Quezon City who can bring them in at 13k a pop. Wooohoo. As for other boards, i just know Whiskeyhill is also bringing in some Earthwing boards soon. (Check out this thread Philippines? Anyone?) An OSD! Nice!

interesting to know loaded is coming, how do you know this by the way? and off topic but where in the phil do you skate?

**lazarus213** · 04-07-2008 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by petite betise

Got some good good news! A friend contacted loaded to ask about getting in some boards. Apparently there's a guy living in Quezon City who can bring them in at 13k a pop. Wooohoo. As for other boards, i just know Whiskeyhill is also bringing in some Earthwing boards soon. (Check out this thread Philippines? Anyone?) An OSD! Nice!

Oops my bad, Pinay pala not Pinoy! haha

Yeah I heard about the Earthwings, and now you're getting me all excited thinking about the Loadeds! Haha if they come in I'll be on the next plane home! You guys should be sure to keep all of us out-of-towners updated!