Fort Worth TX, TCU area

Old Guy · 07-31-2009, 03:45 PM

How about these?

http://http://shop.sundaeskates.com/product_p/lymonst70-80a.htm

Also, how the hell do I find my user profile to make changes? "Confused" would be a better description for me than "stoked" right now.

BOMB SQUAD · 07-31-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy

How about these?

http://http://shop.sundaeskates.com/product_p/lymonst70-80a.htm

Also, how the hell do I find my user profile to make changes? "Confused" would be a better description for me than "stoked" right now.

you can get like gumballs or bigzigs for cheaper

MF_Vicious · 07-31-2009, 04:38 PM

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Also, how the hell do I find my user profile to make changes? "Confused" would be a better description for me than "stoked" right now.

You would click on "My Controls" up in the top right corner.

I would also recommend some Paris or Randal 180s, best two all-around trucks you can get really.. well, I suppose you could count Bears in there too. And for wheels, something generic, over 70mm and around 80a.. 83a isn't really too hard, it's just hardER.. 83a is getting into the rough territory. Anything below that is nice and smooooth. Honestly, for your first set of wheels.. I usually tell people something like 78a.. 77a big zigs even, lol. Sliding out for your first time without expecting it is never a fun experience. And for an older gentleman, it might hurt a bit more.. It's all in what you want tho.. also, don't forget risers. Chances are if you're going 70mm+ you're going to have to deal with wheelbite issues, and that can be a real downer.

Hope you get up and boarding again soon!

Old Guy · 07-31-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MF_Vicious

And for an older gentleman, it might hurt a bit more

No doubt!

Old Guy · 07-31-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BobLoftin

Don't mean to be a smartass -- but first -- Helmet.

You can relax, Bob; I bought one today.

Old Guy · 08-02-2009, 07:47 PM

After much gnashing of teeth I decided on Abec 11 76mm/78a Gumballs. I saw a picture of a board with a deck similar to mine with those or some other lime green wheels and decided it looked okay after all. I also ordered the Randal 180s, Abec 7 bearings, angled risers, etc.

Old Guy · 08-03-2009, 08:24 AM

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have you guys bombed Merrick St./ Catalina Dr. or Burton Hill Rd. ?

I was in the neighborhood last night so I drove up Burton Hill; I guess the speed hump wouldn't bother experienced skaters but I think I'll start out elsewhere.

BOMB SQUAD · 08-03-2009, 09:27 AM

I have skated that hill many times. pretty fun and pretty skeatchy

dixonfromthedepths · 08-03-2009, 09:55 AM

90% of texas roads are sketch thats why were fearless so sketch or not ride that $hit.... and that speed bump is nothing i see people ride evos and demon seeds over it all the time....

BOMB SQUAD · 08-03-2009, 10:33 AM

For sure!!!!

Noxx · 08-03-2009, 02:46 PM

Yo i live in keller. I got my first longboard today and i want to see some other boarders.

Old Guy · 08-03-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dixonfromthedepths

90% of texas roads are sketch thats why were fearless so sketch or not ride that .... and that speed bump is nothing i see people ride evos and demon seeds over it all the time....

Dude, I don't even have my first board yet; I really think I need to avoid speed humps for a while.

William Richards · 08-03-2009, 08:35 PM

[quote=MF_Vicious;1297658941]You would click on "My Controls" up in the top right corner.

And for an older gentleman, it might hurt a bit more..

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Originally Posted by Noxx

Yo i live in keller. I got my first longboard today and i want to see some other boarders.

MF_Vicious
If you haven't slammed you aren't skatin!! I'm older, pain is pain. I skate with some of these people.

Noxx
Check out the (Dallas-Fort Worth skate thread!!) for contacts.

JohnW · 08-03-2009, 09:39 PM

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No doubt!

hey a good hill to start on is Park Place, Start at the intersection of forest park, dont turn on to colonial to go in front of the zoo go straight, its nice only about 25, and also theres a nice small garage you can start in, heading east on magnolia turn left on Alston Ave. its pretty much empty and the security guy is cool

Old Guy · 08-04-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnW

hey a good hill to start on is Park Place, Start at the intersection of forest park, dont turn on to colonial to go in front of the zoo go straight, its nice only about 25, and also theres a nice small garage you can start in, heading east on magnolia turn left on Alston Ave. its pretty much empty and the security guy is cool

What a coincidence - I scoped out that hill last night.

JohnW · 08-04-2009, 05:03 PM

So.. i think we all need to have a big skate sesh either at mozart or downtown fort worth at bass or omni maybe special k

on another note i need more videos of me other than this

YouTube - hill 001

JohnW · 08-08-2009, 03:23 PM

Old Guy · 08-08-2009, 07:24 PM

Props to JohnW for taking me to a progressively challenging series of runs and giving me some pointers on how to avoid eating pavement.

I still haven't figured out how to change the status under my user name but at least now it fits a little better. It's good to know that I don't suck at this so badly that the board was a complete waste of money.

JohnW · 08-08-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy

Props to JohnW for taking me to a progressively challenging series of runs and giving me some pointers on how to avoid eating pavement.

I still haven't figured out how to change the status under my user name but at least now it fits a little better. It's good to know that I don't suck at this so badly that the board was a complete waste of money.

that changes with number of post you make

Old Guy · 08-08-2009, 10:55 PM

John,

It looks like you updated your map already.