Cambrias: Yes or No?

[Mister Surly]

I keep considering buying a set of Cambrias for TS.
I usually ride MANX and 3DM wheels in 68 & 69MM

Just wondering what everyone's Pros/Cons are for Cambrias.

Thanks

[Parallel Man]

I keep considering buying a set of Cambrias for TS.
I usually ride MANX and 3DM wheels in 68 & 69MM

Just wondering what everyone's Pros/Cons are for Cambrias.

Thanks

Surly,

I've got Cambrias, regular Avalons, Hot Spots and shaved Avalons. My shaved Avalons do it all for me. The harder lip works better than the Hot Spots and the bigger diameter have better "roll speed" than a Cambria.

It might be my imagination but I swear when I ride the Cambrias and can feel the speed bleed off almost instantly if I don't pump. The Avalons just keep rolling and keep their momentum longer.

If you're already riding a bigger wheel, I'd recommend sticking with it. I don't think going to a smaller one will improve your wiggle through sub-7 foot cones.

[Muttlips]

I have a set of Cambrias that I keep as an alternate TS wheel. I like to use Hotspots or 66mm Zigs for tight (or even a Manx or 70mm Zig if thte course is pretty mellow), but when it's crazy tight and steep (a la Cbark) and I find I'm just trying to control speed enough to make it thru, then I break out my cambrias. As I get better at tight, I find I use them less, but sometimes I'm so glad I have them.

[WAX]

I agree with Muttlips...and I ride Barker courses al the time...Cambrias are a key part of every toolbox...great in the super tight/super steep ts courses where control and acceleration are keys. There are some courses here so tight and fast that 69mm + wheels are hard to get into and out of cones without the nimble turning and acceleration of the smaller wheels...I keep 6 cambrias in the wheel box at all times...2 yellow, 2 green and 2 white....

and my new PAVEL is faster than Wesley
!

[Parallel Man]

and my new PAVEL is faster than Wesley
!

The question, though, is if it's fast with YOU on it?

It's kind of sad you threw down the gauntlet and then blame Christmas for having to pick it up.

(There's about 40 skaters in the Southeast who, if they pay attention, have any clue about what we're discussing.)

[WAX]

Wes If I am going to fly to a race it will be a big race, not some little southern 1 day gig!

and I am willing to wager that my board is faster with me on it than you on yours....
How about we each put up half the cost of a new Pavel...have Don shape it and the winner takes it? then if you can muster up the skill to take me you would have one of the best boards available

[Parallel Man]

Wax,

I already have the best board available.

So, what's in it for me?

[WAX]

I had no idea you had Donald build you a Pavel...well, here is your chance to have 2

[Mister Surly]

thanks for the advice and input.

>
the thread is now yours gents.
that's one heck of a wager. i'd like to watch that race go down.

[worldwide]

hey wax i'll kick your ass, you think youre so fast with your shiny pavel, but i got the skeelz and a 2x4

[Karl Floitgraf]

I really like the 66 zig zags for TS, grips and slides better than the cambrias for me this season.


That being said, if I were headed to Colorado any time soon I would remember to put my set of cambrias in my suitcase.

[Directive0]

i got the skeelz

I dispute that. Way to learn to drop in, Malcom.

[cfav]

Wes If I am going to fly to a race it will be a big race, not some little southern 1 day gig!

and I am willing to wager that my board is faster with me on it than you on yours....
How about we each put up half the cost of a new Pavel...have Don shape it and the winner takes it? then if you can muster up the skill to take me you would have one of the best boards available

i have been thinking of a "pink slip"concept for slalom.winner take the losers board.cfav

[mangels]

i have been thinking of a "pink slip"concept for slalom.winner take the losers board.cfav

YIKES! Stakes too high for me. I remember reading somewhere that someone proposed that instead of an entry fee, everyone that wants to race puts in 5 cones and the winner takes all the cones.

[Civ]

YAY !!!! Wax and I are on the same page for once!!!! GO PAVEL!

And Wax, that IS a sexy ass board. But I hear their other team Pro model is pretty badass too.

[Directive0]

Yah the other pro model is sweet!





....too bad about the pro, though....

[EBasil]

i have been thinking of a "pink slip"concept for slalom.winner take the losers board.cfav

How about a "claiming rule"? Anyone in the top 5 can "claim" the winner's board for $200 cash. That would sure stabilize the arms race... heh heh... One could adjust the numbers up or down for different classes.

Or how about, the Wax and Wes have to switch boards after racing each lane once, and then race again on the other guy's board (tuning allowed with a wrench, only)? Winner gets 1 Million Dollars and four Pavel or Ick decks, whichever costs more. 8)

Or, how about Tijuana Slalom: the cones are coffee cans of burning kerosene and we throw rocks at the competitors. After the race, the surviving competitors forget their differences over cheap, cold beer and tacos al pastor.

So many options.

[Mister Surly]

Or, how about Tijuana Slalom: the cones are coffee cans of burning kerosene and we throw rocks at the competitors. After the race, the surviving competitors forget their differences over cheap, cold beer and tacos al pastor.

YOU SIR ... ARE A GENIUS !

[WAX]

any race with Wes is all about the after race beer...HELL...ANY RACE IS ALL ABOUT THE BEER...
But when I race Wes I will be waiting at the finish with our beers open

[Roodog]

Soooo, how about them cambias, eh?