speedboarding

[shorncliffe longboarder]

[xjweezyx]

WOW

[MountainDewski]

any tips on a DH helmets. im lookin at the bell drop but it has no visor and i was lookin at the charly no limit but thats alot of cash. is there a full face helmet with a visor and good visibility and a bit cheaper?

[Viebster]

very nice.

For a DH helmet, very few helmets come with visors, until you hit the $300 range. I love the bell drop, and when i have the money, ill be getting one and making my own visor.

You can check into Colabo helmets, they take bell drops and the charly visors, (im not 100% on all this). I don't think they are selling atm, but they look Sexy.

[Cann0n]

Wall of text!

How fast does it have to be in order to be considered DH?

You just bumped my favorite pass time to an overly expensive scavenger hunt.

I remember before the internet... Watching DH videos doesn't make anyone a better skater. Practice does.

[Viebster]

Wall of text!

How fast does it have to be in order to be considered DH?

You just bumped my favorite pass time to an overly expensive scavenger hunt.

I remember before the internet... Watching DH videos doesn't make anyone a better skater. Practice does.

Some say DH = going down any hill, which i guess is true... But i think like 30mph that isn't down a straight run.

I love watching videos, gets me all pumped, and it really does help. But ultimately, practice with a helmet.

[Cann0n]

I like watching videos too, but I don't think copying other riders helps... Copying someone else doesn't mean what they do is comfortable with you.

Good info, but I would have formatted it better and used proper grammar rules and spelling.

A bit one sided. I don't think you need half that shit for DH. Not everyone wants to hang out at motorcycle shops, wear leathers, buy precision trucks, etc etc.

Helmet, skateboard, and slide gloves.

I rate it 3 out of 5

[xjweezyx]

I like watching videos too, but I don't think copying other riders helps... Copying someone else doesn't mean what they do is comfortable with you.

Good info, but I would have formatted it better and used proper grammar rules and spelling.

A bit one sided. I don't think you need half that shit for DH. Not everyone wants to hang out at motorcycle shops, wear leathers, buy precision trucks, etc etc.

Helmet, skateboard, and slide gloves.

I rate it 3 out of 5

i dont think he said you need precision trucks but i agree you dont need leathers and stuff.
also you only listed grippy wheels some people prefer a slippier wheel

[NC longboarder]

i own this helmet. you can take the visor and the other thing offf.

2010 AFX FX-37DS Dual Sport Helmet

[xjweezyx]

i own this helmet. you can take the visor and the other thing offf.

2010 AFX FX-37DS Dual Sport Helmet

how heavy is it?

[elvk-]

Wall of text!

How fast does it have to be in order to be considered DH?

i really only consider runs that last at least 1 mile and go 35mph+ or mountain bombing as dh.

[anatharc]

i really only consider runs that last at least 1 mile and go 35mph+ or mountain bombing as dh.

bingo

new to DH
^^^^ thread is more about technique than gear which is more useful IMO.

skill > stuff.

i give this thread a 1 out of 5. no real info on gear. just a list of company names. subjective learning methods.
the only useful info i picked up was the part about having to have a one piece suit for sanctioned races.

[xjweezyx]

i really only consider runs that last at least 1 mile and go 35mph+ or mountain bombing as dh.

so basicly 80% of eastcoast dh isnt dh

[Marleyfan1101]

This could have potential, but it's kind of a miss. Most of the truck info is off or misleading. And you don't need all of that. But A for effort.

[jizmnky]

i own this helmet. you can take the visor and the other thing offf.

2010 AFX FX-37DS Dual Sport Helmet

could you post a pic of it without the other thing? and the visor on

[shorncliffe longboarder]

yeah it was just something i had in my documents. i just found it really useful cause it explained a fair bit without having to leaf through 10 different pages of information.

[ntthrepo]

yeah it was just something i had in my documents. i just found it really useful cause it explained a fair bit without having to leaf through 10 different pages of information.

That was a post made by hop (James Hopkin)

Sorry, just thought appropriate credits were needed

[shorncliffe longboarder]

That was a post made by hop (James Hopkin)

Sorry, just thought appropriate credits were needed

dont be sorry yeah like i said. i remembered saving it and thought some people on the fish might find it useful aswell. were just lucky hes in australia helpin us aussies out

[DHBM]

thats a big post. but i've read all that before. this isn't the OP

[arubadub]

The Bell drop looks good and seems to be popular, anything similar, but a little less expensive?

Bell Helmets - Drop