Victoria, BC

**b_dub** · 01-28-2008 09:04 PM

I saw some threads by "Crank" about longboarding in Vic... I live in Vic and longboard around campus (UVic) daily, and during the warmer months I longboard after work with my boss and a few other buddies... Normally a crew of about 6 guys. We normally end up around Cook St Village, Beacon Hill Park, and sometimes the Save On Foods Memorial Center for it's slick cement for sliding.

Just wondering if there are may other Victorians on this board!

-Brandon

**S.A.M.** · 01-29-2008 08:59 AM

You belong on coast or the VLC website.

**b_dub** · 01-30-2008 11:00 PM

Where's the VLC website? Google searches just bring me back to Silverfish.

**Dash** · 01-31-2008 12:08 AM

The Victoria Longboarding Club of British Columbia

Coast Longboarding

**Cranks** · 03-26-2008 09:26 PM

thats right!

**laxz** · 03-18-2009 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by b_dub

I saw some threads by "Crank" about longboarding in Vic... I live in Vic and longboard around campus (UVic) daily, and during the warmer months I longboard after work with my boss and a few other buddies... Normally a crew of about 6 guys. We normally end up around Cook St Village, Beacon Hill Park, and sometimes the Save On Foods Memorial Center for it's slick cement for sliding.

Just wondering if there are may other Victorians on this board!

-Brandon

Victorian right here

just started about a month ago still suck but im getting better

**Hairpin** · 10-27-2009 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by b_dub

I saw some threads by "Crank" about longboarding in Vic... I live in Vic and longboard around campus (UVic) daily, and during the warmer months I longboard after work with my boss and a few other buddies... Normally a crew of about 6 guys. We normally end up around Cook St Village, Beacon Hill Park, and sometimes the Save On Foods Memorial Center for it's slick cement for sliding.

Just wondering if there are may other Victorians on this board!

-Brandon

another one right here.... well more actually im in sidney... but im 17 and always looking for ppl to cruse with.

**learnballer** · 10-27-2009 01:06 AM

I'm in Victoria BC too! What do you think of all this rain we've had lately?

**Hairpin** · 10-27-2009 06:26 PM

ugh. it sucks. iv still been going out but it sucks drying your board, bearings, trucks every time you come in.

**emersonpalmer** · 11-02-2009 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Peter Gilbert

ugh. it sucks. iv still been going out but it sucks drying your board, bearings, trucks every time you come in.

welcome to vancouver island man.
you aint no bc boy unless you rip the rain!
besides, thats why greaseballs bearings were invented, cheap as ####, and last a while.

**Hairpin** · 11-02-2009 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by emersonpalmer

welcome to vancouver island man.
you aint no bc boy unless you rip the rain!
besides, thats why greaseballs bearings were invented, cheap as ####, and last a while.

haha yeah i know and i do rip in the rain.. hell im probably just ask for new ceramics for xmas... running landies Abec 7 atm... and i just dont have the $$ to buy grease balls!

**emersonpalmer** · 11-03-2009 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Peter Gilbert

haha yeah i know and i do rip in the rain.. hell im probably just ask for new ceramics for xmas... running landies Abec 7 atm... and i just dont have the $$ to buy grease balls!

dont waster your hard earned cash on ceramics. it aint worth your time for the cost.
i can tell you personally, i have ridden landy bearings up to 100km/hr and they're groovy.
its my standard racing bearing, inexpensive and quick.

actually i have found that using a thing called "grind king axle guards" makes life real sweet for riding through the winter, last year i used em on my dinghy and rode through all the snow and slush and #### over here in van. not a single rusted or seized bearing!
check em out man, look at sitka or switch boardshop, or any other core shop you can think of in the downtown vic area. i paid 8.99 for mine i think. just big plated nuts and a big plastic washer for the other side of your bearings.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:-...ingATSRims.jpg

**Cameron H** · 04-10-2011 06:40 PM

Nearly dead thread - just shouting out. New to Fish, living in Vic. Who wants to skate?

Vic Longboarding Club seems dead too so..................

**Nick Smith** · 07-03-2011 05:47 PM

hey im from vic i live by gordon point and always looking for people to board with

**Skeggerz** · 07-03-2011 06:39 PM

I live in Victoria also! I just got me a land paddle for some upper body workout on the Goose trail!

**Lifesbeat** · 07-13-2011 04:46 PM

I live in surrey, but i'm hitchhiking to Victoria to longboard! Maybe i'll see you guys shreding

**freash 1** · 07-15-2011 12:03 PM

Hey, im in fernwood (like three blocks from the save on foods centre) my bhangra is supposed to come in today but i have my cruiseing board ready to ride. I'm pretty noob, anyone know of any good spots to practice dancing? Also if you see a 6 foot 3 black dude longboarding in Vic its probably me.

**MyLongboard** · 07-19-2011 04:21 PM

I live in Victoria! My friends have a super secret spot that I don't want to give out but judging by the other posts you guys seem quite far out.

**Jimboslice** · 08-16-2011 08:22 PM

hey guys, theres a longboarding page on facebook, its called Victoria BC Longboarding Club. good way to meet up with other skaters and whatnot.

**The Grinch** · 12-09-2011 09:45 PM

I'm totally new to longboarding, and want to get my first board, i've tried a few, and I love the feel of the landyachtz time machine, any setup ideas? but more relevant, what's a good place to buy a longboard in victoria?