Is this a technically difficult or demanding event to participate in? I consider myself a beginner and don't think I will make an impressive showing in any way other than looking like an idiot, but if you think it's doable for someone whose only been skating for a couple months then I'm there. It'll be cool to meet some cats who also have a passion for LBing as I always skate alone. If you've attended in the past just give me a quick idea of what to expect/prepare for.
Is this a technically difficult or demanding event to participate in? I consider myself a beginner and don't think I will make an impressive showing in any way other than looking like an idiot, but if you think it's doable for someone whose only been skating for a couple months then I'm there. It'll be cool to meet some cats who also have a passion for LBing as I always skate alone. If you've attended in the past just give me a quick idea of what to expect/prepare for.
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There is a sizable bunch of riders (myself included) who are not trying to "make an impressive showing". Still, it's physically demanding to push up the hills, even if you're not trying to compete.
Skillwise, there are crowds (bikers, peds, horsedrawn carriages, and 150+ crazed longboarders) and other random obstacles (mainly bad pavement and horse$hit) that you have to be able to negotiate. There are a few downhills where you need to be able to control your board at speeds up to 20mph or so.
Is this a technically difficult or demanding event to participate in? I consider myself a beginner and don't think I will make an impressive showing in any way other than looking like an idiot, but if you think it's doable for someone whose only been skating for a couple months then I'm there. It'll be cool to meet some cats who also have a passion for LBing as I always skate alone. If you've attended in the past just give me a quick idea of what to expect/prepare for.
Thanks
Yea, if you go into a tuck on the biggest hill on this course the top you'll hit is around 25, but its unlikely to hit that if you're new to the sport. Its not your traditional race, its mostly just kicking and its not like this is a technical course, its just going around the road.
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Unfortunately the way the flow goes in CP, counter clockwise, the biggest hill you encounter (around 110th st) is an uphill...meh.
How fast do you go on that hill? I skate it all the time but have no idea how fast im going.
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Since the new evo has the green graphic, does that mean the board will go faster? I heard they used a lighter paint, which makes the board lighter and faster?:-k
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Re: Central Park Race 2008!
