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Title: How cold is too cold?
Post by: VHS ERA on December 27, 2017, 05:39:10 AM
 For you to go skate? Do you have a degree cut off? 
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: VHS ERA on December 27, 2017, 05:39:50 AM
 I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: dirtyweemidden on December 27, 2017, 05:56:02 AM
I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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HAHA! im from the north of Scotland.. 14C is t shirt weather
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Shifty Flip on December 27, 2017, 06:00:19 AM
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I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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HAHA! im from the north of Scotland.. 14C is t shirt weather

14°F is too cold for me. I hate the bushing squeaks too much.
I wish it was 14°C.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Lobo on December 27, 2017, 06:02:29 AM
Never too cold, just too wet
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: FatTony on December 27, 2017, 06:04:26 AM
I'm up here in Canada .I'd say anything below 0 celsius I don't bother trying. I can never warm up my feet no matter what.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Crazyfox on December 27, 2017, 06:24:54 AM
When my clap drip freezes to my junk
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: perverted super otaku! on December 27, 2017, 06:30:56 AM
A calm and sunny day even down to -8C is do-able for a cruise or short curb sesh or whatever, but wind and snow can make skating impossible or just way to cold even at warmer temps,the wind is really the determining factor here
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: SodaJerk on December 27, 2017, 06:31:24 AM
It depends on the humidity for me. A dry cold is bearable but as just a little moisture and it's time to go home.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Jehoshaphat Augustus on December 27, 2017, 06:38:27 AM
(https://image.ibb.co/mLcjKw/badweather.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

peep ^this^ portion. if you got a garage this is doable, otherwise i'm thankful to pay $10 for a 4 hour session
getting finessed harder than backpage
fml i don't know how to move
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: dirtyweemidden on December 27, 2017, 06:41:00 AM
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I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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HAHA! im from the north of Scotland.. 14C is t shirt weather
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14°F is too cold for me. I hate the bushing squeaks too much.
I wish it was 14°C.

oh shit thats Fahrenheit?! yeah fuck that
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Il Dio sotto la pelle on December 27, 2017, 06:44:13 AM
I don't mind lower 20s Fahrenheit, below that it's tough to gauge. Wind plays a bigger factor for me, especially if I'm going to skate around to different spots in the neighborhood, nothing worst than some cold Arctic air blowing you in the face as you push; worse yet is in the early spring and having wind blast you. Absolutely hate it.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Hypnotoad on December 27, 2017, 07:06:43 AM
Anything above freezing and it’s pretty easy to be comfortable.  Sunny and in the 20’s Fahrenheit feels warmer than it actually is.  Problem is you gotta keep moving after you start to sweat or you’ll go from hot and steamy to cold and wet.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Francis Xavier on December 27, 2017, 07:14:08 AM
I'm in Southern California,our newscasters put out "Cold Weather Warnings" if it's going to be 50F haha. Sweater weather at best here,I always feel for anyone shoveling snow or layering up because thats gnarly
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: perverted super otaku! on December 27, 2017, 07:20:26 AM
i think that having clothes baggy enough to layer shit under is part of the Canadian baggy image and stereotype
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Righteous Victim on December 27, 2017, 07:27:01 AM
Southern Ontario, Fahrenheit:
(http://s17.postimg.org/3yp99rlu7/weather.jpg)
I used to do flatground in the garage but it's shit. Can't move properly and falling hurts like hell. Also, snot flies everywhere.

Check out Montreal:
(http://s17.postimg.org/vbz1ihfa7/weather2.jpg)
Coldest place I've been.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: VHS ERA on December 27, 2017, 07:42:34 AM
I’m dyin to skate, feel like I haven’t really in a month but idk bruh... that’s not a lot of degrees...
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: pistachio on December 27, 2017, 08:44:47 AM
Once it hits about fifteen degrees things get pretty miserable. Not to derail the convo either, but I will say, investing in a proper set of baselayers and a windproof jacket will really help out whenever it's super cold outside. Most people who wear cotton--t-shirt, hoodie, longsleeve, whatever--next to their skin put themselves in a pretty crappy position as soon as they begin to sweat because that material soaks up moisture and keeps it close to your skin, which, in turn, makes you pretty damn cold. Add in a top layer that allows wind to penetrate, and you're basically screwed 'cause that cold air is going to push right through to your core, cool down that layer of sweat even more, and your body is pretty much robbed of any insulation it may have worked to create.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Betaphenylethylalamine on December 27, 2017, 08:46:05 AM
I'm up here in Canada .I'd say anything below 0 celsius I don't bother trying. I can never warm up my feet no matter what.

Yep. And just saying, in NW Ontario(where I am) it's -37 today for fuck sakes
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Sandboxcop on December 27, 2017, 08:54:42 AM
I don't mind lower 20s Fahrenheit, below that it's tough to gauge. Wind plays a bigger factor for me, especially if I'm going to skate around to different spots in the neighborhood, nothing worst than some cold Arctic air blowing you in the face as you push; worse yet is in the early spring and having wind blast you. Absolutely hate it.

Exactly this
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: HungUp on December 27, 2017, 08:58:54 AM
(https://rhymehiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/25010212_1936323710028565_8302734913510047744_n-e1513881744821.jpg)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: dirtyweemidden on December 27, 2017, 09:17:38 AM
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I'm up here in Canada .I'd say anything below 0 celsius I don't bother trying. I can never warm up my feet no matter what.
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Yep. And just saying, in NW Ontario(where I am) it's -37 today for fuck sakes

I genuinely cant even fathom what that kinda temperature must feel like
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Allen. on December 27, 2017, 09:30:42 AM
Honestly, anything below 35F if there's any amount of wind is my rule of thumb, especially if I'm going to end up filming/standing still in damp clothes. Didn't use to be though.

Whoever mentioned base layers in this thread is 100% correct. Someone on slap put me on to base layers a few years ago and I never looked back.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: MexicanSpaniard on December 27, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I've skated the last 3 days in a row and it's been windy and moist, lots of snot, hoodies shifting around mid trick, and 2 tees and I keep forgetting to put tall socks on, my ankles have been cold.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: OldManSkate on December 27, 2017, 10:45:34 AM
LOL @ the Gucci Mane pic up there. 35F is my cutoff point here in the Midwest. I always wear a layer of thermals...
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: botefdunn on December 27, 2017, 10:49:16 AM
school's canceled at -30 where i come from, always looked forward to it being officially too cold. as far as skating, it's the rocksalt and gravel that end the season
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: SodaJerk on December 27, 2017, 10:57:29 AM
Once it hits about fifteen degrees things get pretty miserable. Not to derail the convo either, but I will say, investing in a proper set of baselayers and a windproof jacket will really help out whenever it's super cold outside. Most people who wear cotton--t-shirt, hoodie, longsleeve, whatever--next to their skin put themselves in a pretty crappy position as soon as they begin to sweat because that material soaks up moisture and keeps it close to your skin, which, in turn, makes you pretty damn cold. Add in a top layer that allows wind to penetrate, and you're basically screwed 'cause that cold air is going to push right through to your core, cool down that layer of sweat even more, and your body is pretty much robbed of any insulation it may have worked to create.
This is all correct.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: straight on December 27, 2017, 11:49:25 AM
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Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Il Dio sotto la pelle on December 27, 2017, 11:59:03 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PYt0SDnrBE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PYt0SDnrBE)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Betaphenylethylalamine on December 27, 2017, 11:59:34 AM
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I'm up here in Canada .I'd say anything below 0 celsius I don't bother trying. I can never warm up my feet no matter what.
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Yep. And just saying, in NW Ontario(where I am) it's -37 today for fuck sakes
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I genuinely cant even fathom what that kinda temperature must feel like

I have to work in that, and much colder temps. you get acclimated to it and its not too bad. other than your hands and face get fucked up pretty good.

Its mid day now so its probably warmer, but ill post up a pic to show yas, with wind chill it was -47 this am, thats pretty cold lol

its only -25 now so i screenshotted the temps without windchill from this am

(http://i.imgur.com/QNFErVo.png) (https://imgur.com/QNFErVo)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: rejectpaul on December 27, 2017, 12:03:13 PM
20 degree Fahrenheit is -6.66 Celcius! perfect skateweather
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: essal on December 27, 2017, 12:48:01 PM
around 0c because bushings become way to hard. without that it wouldn't be any problem, just layer up.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: VHS ERA on December 27, 2017, 01:04:56 PM
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reported
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on December 27, 2017, 01:06:29 PM
Anything lower than 40, raised on SoCal so NorCal weather sucks and being too cold takes more time to warm up and I get unmotivated and just want to stay home

Also are we not pointing out that straight was mid call?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: ultsi on December 27, 2017, 01:09:23 PM
David Engerer never gets cold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeNyPOSmZlI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeNyPOSmZlI)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: planman on December 27, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
Eh, I was out skating in single digits last year since it was still dry. Main thing is slamming feels worse and your feet get hella cold. But I'm a Minnesota native and I'm also used to biking all winter long so maybe it's just me. But as long as it's dry and I've got long johns it's all good.
(https://i.imgur.com/iQPnIqL.png)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: E on December 27, 2017, 01:46:58 PM
Anything lower than 40, raised on SoCal so NorCal weather sucks and being too cold takes more time to warm up and I get unmotivated and just want to stay home

Also are we not pointing out that straight was mid call?

Duuuuuude c'mon. 40F is friggin' warm as shit when you're on the East Coast! T-shirt weather!
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Ankle_Lift on December 27, 2017, 01:58:37 PM
In Canada, as long as there's no snow or frost, we skate.
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Post by: Mark Renton on December 27, 2017, 02:21:17 PM
I'm back in my hometown for the holidays and went skating the other day in 35F and it was pretty sketchy not only for the cold. I was skating this covered marble spot and it felt like an ice rink with all the humidity. I was scared to do a lot of tricks I normally do. This is probably because I'm living where it's 60+ all December long atm, it's really amazing.
When I was in highschool I used to skate around the 0C mark all winter, shoveling snow and layering up like an onion but fuck that I don't miss it at all. Plus all my friends come up with even more excuses and I have to lone wolf it.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: poowizard on December 27, 2017, 02:31:45 PM
Too cold for me is anything below 45. Although I seem to get stuck in 40 degree weather from time to time cause my skate homies are stubborn and want to skate in some cold ass shit. I was raised skating in Hawaii and now live in Colorado and I hate the friggn' cold.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on December 27, 2017, 02:42:49 PM
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Anything lower than 40, raised on SoCal so NorCal weather sucks and being too cold takes more time to warm up and I get unmotivated and just want to stay home

Also are we not pointing out that straight was mid call?
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Duuuuuude c'mon. 40F is friggin' warm as shit when you're on the East Coast! T-shirt weather!

West Coast man, is this when we throw fades?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: planman on December 27, 2017, 03:52:24 PM
Man y'all are some bitches
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: expired on December 27, 2017, 03:52:49 PM
Currently -27 where I am. I've skated flatground in -10ish but can't do it for long since everything tightens up
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: tom on December 27, 2017, 04:34:38 PM
I would skate in low single digit weather almost every day back when I still lived in the northeast. Every winter I’d swap vulcs for a cupsole, wear wool socks with a backup pair in my bag, and would rock underarmour tops and bottoms under my clothes. You’re fucked if you slam before you’re fully warmed up though. You can’t shake that pain away when it’s that cold
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Betaphenylethylalamine on December 27, 2017, 05:02:26 PM
Currently -27 where I am. I've skated flatground in -10ish but can't do it for long since everything tightens up

yep, -10 is about the magic number in canada. We bring lil propane torches to keep your trucks loose. hurts like fuck if you slam too, like 100 times worse than normal
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Mr. Fink on December 27, 2017, 05:08:24 PM
Ice cold! Alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright alright okay now ladies!
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Carrolls Chesthairs on December 27, 2017, 05:14:41 PM
Gotta tuck in the first layer and keep that body heat circulating.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: VHS ERA on December 27, 2017, 06:12:54 PM
Once it hits about fifteen degrees things get pretty miserable. Not to derail the convo either, but I will say, investing in a proper set of baselayers and a windproof jacket will really help out whenever it's super cold outside. Most people who wear cotton--t-shirt, hoodie, longsleeve, whatever--next to their skin put themselves in a pretty crappy position as soon as they begin to sweat because that material soaks up moisture and keeps it close to your skin, which, in turn, makes you pretty damn cold. Add in a top layer that allows wind to penetrate, and you're basically screwed 'cause that cold air is going to push right through to your core, cool down that layer of sweat even more, and your body is pretty much robbed of any insulation it may have worked to create.

If yall have tips on making skating under 40 degrees less of a struggle, derail away...
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: SWPhillyFloater on December 27, 2017, 06:28:58 PM
It was around 25 F with a decent amount of wind today.  I just said fuck it and bundled up and was able to get a solid session at my local park.  Just gotta keep skating around to stay warm.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: planman on December 27, 2017, 06:39:41 PM
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Once it hits about fifteen degrees things get pretty miserable. Not to derail the convo either, but I will say, investing in a proper set of baselayers and a windproof jacket will really help out whenever it's super cold outside. Most people who wear cotton--t-shirt, hoodie, longsleeve, whatever--next to their skin put themselves in a pretty crappy position as soon as they begin to sweat because that material soaks up moisture and keeps it close to your skin, which, in turn, makes you pretty damn cold. Add in a top layer that allows wind to penetrate, and you're basically screwed 'cause that cold air is going to push right through to your core, cool down that layer of sweat even more, and your body is pretty much robbed of any insulation it may have worked to create.
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If yall have tips on making skating under 40 degrees less of a struggle, derail away...
Shouldn't be any sort of struggle. Beanie, long sleeve shirt, and you're good to go 35 and up, anything down to about 20 you'll need a sweater, and below that throw a windbreaker on over it
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: pistachio on December 27, 2017, 07:21:11 PM
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Once it hits about fifteen degrees things get pretty miserable. Not to derail the convo either, but I will say, investing in a proper set of baselayers and a windproof jacket will really help out whenever it's super cold outside. Most people who wear cotton--t-shirt, hoodie, longsleeve, whatever--next to their skin put themselves in a pretty crappy position as soon as they begin to sweat because that material soaks up moisture and keeps it close to your skin, which, in turn, makes you pretty damn cold. Add in a top layer that allows wind to penetrate, and you're basically screwed 'cause that cold air is going to push right through to your core, cool down that layer of sweat even more, and your body is pretty much robbed of any insulation it may have worked to create.
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If yall have tips on making skating under 40 degrees less of a struggle, derail away...

It's really all about moisture management because moisture and cold air don't mix well. Think about whenever you're in a hot shower and you're fine because there's fresh warm water running continually, but as soon as you step out and are exposed to cooler air with a a bit of water on your body, you're much colder. Also, certain fibers are a lot more effective at pulling moisture away from your body and onto the face of the fabric so that you remain dry and work to keep itself warm while your sweat is pushed forward and allowed to dry quickly off of the face of the fabric. Like I said, cotton is pretty crappy for managing moisture because it just retains your sweat and continually soaks it up and doesn't dry quickly at all. Merino wool and polyester are probably your best bet, with merino being better but more expensive. I use Patagonia's thermal weight baselayer because they're very lightweight and don't add unnecessary bulk to restrict your mobility when skating; they also have a ribbed fleece interior that pulls your sweat forward while the non-ribbed part adds some breathability. I guess the next step is something that can insulate. If it's not super cold, like ten to upper teens, a hoody and a sweatshirt or something like that will work just fine in combination with a windbreaker, and while it may be made from cotton, it's not as large a concern since it's not right at your body--still, however, it's best to avoid cotton whenever you can. If you're really dedicated and it's colder than that, I'd use a jacket with either down or synthetic insulation. Like the wool, down will be lighter but a bit more costly. Then last is a windbreaker so that cold air/wind doesn't penetrate all of the insulation your body has worked to create. Another key thing is to avoid cotton socks if you can. Socks are another time where merino wool prevails because you won't be faced with moisture being near your feet and having to worry about it cooling you down. My response is probably a bit lengthy and nerdy, but I spend a lot of time outside during the winter off of my skateboard and a lot of the same techniques cross over really well to cruising around on shitty days.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: artichoke on December 27, 2017, 07:43:27 PM
If the sun is out, it's dry and your bushings aren't frozen then why not?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: expired on December 27, 2017, 07:51:57 PM
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Currently -27 where I am. I've skated flatground in -10ish but can't do it for long since everything tightens up
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yep, -10 is about the magic number in canada. We bring lil propane torches to keep your trucks loose. hurts like fuck if you slam too, like 100 times worse than normal

slams are the worst in cold weather, also tend to crack my board way more.
me and friends will still bring rails and boxes to underground lots still.

A guy I grew up skating with and skate with still did this 2 winters ago, 360 flip in -30
http://www.instagram.com/p/BBs2cYGmCgS/?taken-by=double_0_levin
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Jehoshaphat Augustus on December 27, 2017, 07:54:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Ivr_v7Gl8
i still wonder how they made ice hubbas, and then skated those hubbas..
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Pigeon on December 27, 2017, 09:52:22 PM
whenever my dick shrivels up...like 10 F
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: planman on December 27, 2017, 10:17:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Ivr_v7Gl8
i still wonder how they made ice hubbas, and then skated those hubbas..
Totally forgot about this. Front blunt/Kf Front blunt is absolutely fucked on that thing given how slippery it must be. RIP CJ btw
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: JumpManShorty on December 27, 2017, 10:57:19 PM
I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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Why's the warmest day when it's snowing tho 😩
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Krooked antihero on December 28, 2017, 12:10:33 AM
When I was younger there was no temp limit, just whenever there was no snow/we found some shelter we would skate,coldest would have been -28C where my bushings froze and exploded. Nowadays if it’s under +10C I’d rather go some indoor park ;D I live in southern part of Finland.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Betaphenylethylalamine on December 28, 2017, 07:12:56 AM
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Currently -27 where I am. I've skated flatground in -10ish but can't do it for long since everything tightens up
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yep, -10 is about the magic number in canada. We bring lil propane torches to keep your trucks loose. hurts like fuck if you slam too, like 100 times worse than normal
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slams are the worst in cold weather, also tend to crack my board way more.
me and friends will still bring rails and boxes to underground lots still.

A guy I grew up skating with and skate with still did this 2 winters ago, 360 flip in -30
http://www.instagram.com/p/BBs2cYGmCgS/?taken-by=double_0_levin

Sick!  You in winterpeg? I see ya rocking that green apple son! Respect
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Willie on December 28, 2017, 08:12:00 AM
It's too cold right now.
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Post by: drunk guy on December 28, 2017, 08:17:38 AM
I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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i live in nyc as well and have the whole week off, I unfortunately will not be leaving my apartment when it’s this cold
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: theloniousmonk on December 28, 2017, 08:18:45 AM
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I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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Why's the warmest day when it's snowing tho 😩

It's always a bit warmer when it snows.

One thing is for sure, it's too cold for my water pipes, they froze this morning, and now I have to go down to the cellar and warm those fuckers up.
It's single digits here in WI all week. I have a little bank ramp and quarter pipe in a shed, and also recently got a pellet burning stove. It's just enough room to move around in, I'd suggest it as otherwise I'd be going crazy.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Allen. on December 28, 2017, 08:22:52 AM
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Anything lower than 40, raised on SoCal so NorCal weather sucks and being too cold takes more time to warm up and I get unmotivated and just want to stay home

Also are we not pointing out that straight was mid call?
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Duuuuuude c'mon. 40F is friggin' warm as shit when you're on the East Coast! T-shirt weather!

40 is decent but definitely not t-shirt weather haha
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: jomeara1 on December 28, 2017, 09:01:18 AM
It's not really the actual temperature that bothers me, its the fucking wind.
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Post by: Jehoshaphat Augustus on December 28, 2017, 09:08:26 AM
the fucking icy, unwavering, skin-disintegrating, soul crushing wind.*
"it might as well just rain" - Mike Carrow
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Betaphenylethylalamine on December 28, 2017, 09:24:02 AM
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Anything lower than 40, raised on SoCal so NorCal weather sucks and being too cold takes more time to warm up and I get unmotivated and just want to stay home

Also are we not pointing out that straight was mid call?
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Duuuuuude c'mon. 40F is friggin' warm as shit when you're on the East Coast! T-shirt weather!
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40 is decent but definitely not t-shirt weather haha

That's +4 Celsius, fuck yeah its t shirt weather, shorts even
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: expired on December 28, 2017, 03:18:44 PM
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Currently -27 where I am. I've skated flatground in -10ish but can't do it for long since everything tightens up
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yep, -10 is about the magic number in canada. We bring lil propane torches to keep your trucks loose. hurts like fuck if you slam too, like 100 times worse than normal
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slams are the worst in cold weather, also tend to crack my board way more.
me and friends will still bring rails and boxes to underground lots still.

A guy I grew up skating with and skate with still did this 2 winters ago, 360 flip in -30
http://www.instagram.com/p/BBs2cYGmCgS/?taken-by=double_0_levin
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Sick!  You in winterpeg? I see ya rocking that green apple son! Respect

Yeah I try to back mike and the shop as much as possible, he introduced me to so many people who I now skate with and even though I'm not nearly as good as him or guys that skate for the shop, ill skate with them during the summer
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Post by: Sanka Coffie on December 28, 2017, 03:29:21 PM
uniqlo heattech base layers and good gloves and you'll be good. the main thing that will stop me from going out is wind
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Post by: muntcuscle on December 28, 2017, 05:41:50 PM
i live in socal.

summary: i'm a pussy
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Post by: ChuckRamone on December 28, 2017, 06:32:21 PM
uniqlo heattech base layers and good gloves and you'll be good. the main thing that will stop me from going out is wind

I second this. uniqlo heattech is great for the cold. when I lived in NYC I skated in 2 degree weather as long as it was dry. wearing a hat, hoodie and jacket is essential for me when I skate in the cold. once you get warmed up, it’s not bad. I mostly just cruise around when it’s cold. also, before you head out, it’s good to do some pre-skate warming up indoors - dynamic stretches and what not.
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Post by: Betaphenylethylalamine on December 28, 2017, 06:34:41 PM
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Currently -27 where I am. I've skated flatground in -10ish but can't do it for long since everything tightens up
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yep, -10 is about the magic number in canada. We bring lil propane torches to keep your trucks loose. hurts like fuck if you slam too, like 100 times worse than normal
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slams are the worst in cold weather, also tend to crack my board way more.
me and friends will still bring rails and boxes to underground lots still.

A guy I grew up skating with and skate with still did this 2 winters ago, 360 flip in -30
http://www.instagram.com/p/BBs2cYGmCgS/?taken-by=double_0_levin
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Sick!  You in winterpeg? I see ya rocking that green apple son! Respect
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Yeah I try to back mike and the shop as much as possible, he introduced me to so many people who I now skate with and even though I'm not nearly as good as him or guys that skate for the shop, ill skate with them during the summer

Chances are I've skated with you then. If not, I'll see you this summer. And Mike is an awesome dood, and green apple is awesome too
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 29, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
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I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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i live in nyc as well and have the whole week off, I unfortunately will not be leaving my apartment when it’s this cold
A whole week of masturbation? I believe in you.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: ibuproficient on December 29, 2017, 02:04:56 PM
Florida boy= 50F for the motorcycle, 45F for skating..

Bushings freezing up? You know you guys don't have to live like that? They haven't closed the borders just yet..


"I'm going to take a hot bath, I'm getting cold just thinking about all this ICE."
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Burton Ernie on December 29, 2017, 02:11:16 PM
apparently 25F is too cold here. We waxed a new ledge and ran a little contest on Insta to give away a board, and not a single person has posted a clip yet hahahaha now i'm sad  :(  :(  :(
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Post by: Sloboldmanstyle on December 29, 2017, 05:36:38 PM
Now that I'm in my 40's, 30*F or so will make me not even think about going skating. Usually ice and snow is a bigger deterrent than temp. In my 20's though it was very common to find a parking garage, sweep it out and session with friends until 1:00-2:00 in the morning regardless of temperature. You'd start off bundled up and and freezing. But after a while, you would get hot and it was down to t-shirts and pants. Steam billowing off of every inch of exposed skin. Have some great memories of those sessions because I think everyone that was there was focused because of the conditions we were dealing with. Anyway, to answer the op's question... 30*s turns me into a chump these days.
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Post by: Bumpovertrash on December 29, 2017, 09:33:02 PM
went skating downtown kc solo tonight.
25 and wet ground was icy for the most part fun as fuck though
could of went to the indoor but theres too many coolguys there.  Any colder then 15 degrees and my bushings are frozen solid
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Post by: shitdick22 on December 30, 2017, 12:01:04 AM
when the vx starts glitchin
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Post by: venture5.8 on December 30, 2017, 08:13:27 PM
below 30 degrees f is where I cut it off unless there no wind then I could go a couple degrees colder
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Francis Xavier on December 30, 2017, 09:42:19 PM
It was 70F today in Orange,CA and I saw a dude in a trench coat and beanie that wasn't a burglar or homeless.  Go figure.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: jstankalwara on November 11, 2018, 08:40:06 AM
anybody have good tips for skating in the cold, mainly dealing with hard bushings
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Post by: thebacker on November 11, 2018, 10:09:16 AM
I mean people skated love in sub 20 degree weather
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Post by: ChrisLambe94 on November 11, 2018, 10:26:31 AM
I remember shoveling snow n skating in -25 -30 in Calgary when Mills first opened. Dillz was out there shoveling with me , my favorite Calgary loc.
Now I stop at -10.
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Post by: yapple dapple on November 11, 2018, 10:48:14 AM
 I guess a other question is
How smoky is too smoky?
With the current state of California up in a blaze. Where do you stop at air quality. Last two days was awful, today the visabilty is a bit better. Is it less healthy getting exercise?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Brguy on November 11, 2018, 11:46:38 AM
I live in Brazil, so it never gets too cold to skate. Lowest in my city is 16ºC, which is still pretty skateable.
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Post by: franc on November 11, 2018, 12:57:56 PM
I live in Switzerland where it can get pretty cold between December and March.
I'm 36 and can't be bothered skating outside if it's 0 Celsius or colder anymore.
Luckily, there's an indoor park close to mine. It's not heated but we can usually skate there comfortably. Last winter, I couldn't skate one day as my bushings froze but otherwise it was fine.

Pic of the fantastic skatepark I grew up skating, about 16 or 17 years ago:

https://www.instagram.com/p/TPRngWmcdB/
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: boogs on November 11, 2018, 01:06:20 PM
ICECOLD!
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Post by: professor pound cake on November 11, 2018, 01:07:42 PM
the colder the better, cold, crisp fresh air cleansing my lungs off that putrid summer air
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on November 11, 2018, 01:40:31 PM
 I've been out surfing in minus 12 celcius with 0 celcius water temp.  - More than a couple of times.  If the sets aren't too spaced apart it works but if you have to wait long for set waves it doesn't fly to good.  -im over the super cold shit now tho. fuck it.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Diocletian on November 11, 2018, 02:18:36 PM
Any temp below 55F (13C) and I’m over it. I’ve been wanting to move where I can skate all year round and the temp doesn’t get any lower than that, within The States. If anyone has any recommendations I’d appreciate it.
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Post by: Allen. on November 11, 2018, 02:41:41 PM
Below 45 and it sucks. We used to film and make montages and stuff. I have no idea how looking back.
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Post by: Crow T. Robot on November 11, 2018, 02:46:41 PM
20 degrees is the cut off for a full session, any colder and you end up sitting in the car with the bushings near the defrost every 30 minutes or so. This is with little wind chill though, if the wind picks up its really fucked.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on November 11, 2018, 04:23:36 PM
Any temp below 55F (13C) and I’m over it. I’ve been wanting to move where I can skate all year round and the temp doesn’t get any lower than that, within The States. If anyone has any recommendations I’d appreciate it.
13 c ? - wtf?
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Post by: Bumpovertrash on November 11, 2018, 04:42:58 PM
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Any temp below 55F (13C) and I’m over it. I’ve been wanting to move where I can skate all year round and the temp doesn’t get any lower than that, within The States. If anyone has any recommendations I’d appreciate it.
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13 c ? - wtf?
diocletian on reptilian confirmed
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: nonickname on November 11, 2018, 04:59:11 PM
One of the best sessions I've ever had was in the middle of a light snowfall at night when my highschool buddy got out of juvenile and wanted to skate..we hit the school parking lot; double sided curbs, curb cuts and a small stair set. However that was in the 90s. I'm now in my 40s and went skating on my street today after getting the snow tires out of storage (about 2 C) and after 5 minutes I was a snot encrusted old man with bad knees. So I'll say sunny and 10 C or I'm drinking beer inside.
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Post by: Diocletian on November 11, 2018, 05:34:04 PM
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Any temp below 55F (13C) and I’m over it. I’ve been wanting to move where I can skate all year round and the temp doesn’t get any lower than that, within The States. If anyone has any recommendations I’d appreciate it.
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13 c ? - wtf?
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diocletian on reptilian confirmed

Yep. Been surrounded by 4 seasons my whole life and I barely tolerate the winter.
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Post by: bad joke on November 11, 2018, 05:49:55 PM
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Any temp below 55F (13C) and I’m over it. I’ve been wanting to move where I can skate all year round and the temp doesn’t get any lower than that, within The States. If anyone has any recommendations I’d appreciate it.
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13 c ? - wtf?
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Yep. Been surrounded by 4 seasons my whole life and I barely tolerate the winter.

me too and I barely tolerate their breakfast buffet
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Post by: SneakySecrets on November 11, 2018, 05:52:21 PM
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Any temp below 55F (13C) and I’m over it. I’ve been wanting to move where I can skate all year round and the temp doesn’t get any lower than that, within The States. If anyone has any recommendations I’d appreciate it.
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13 c ? - wtf?
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Yep. Been surrounded by 4 seasons my whole life and I barely tolerate the winter.
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me too and I barely tolerate their breakfast buffet

Ppffffffftt :)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Brguy on November 11, 2018, 06:17:20 PM
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I live in Brazil, so it never gets too cold to skate. Lowest in my city is 16ºC, which is still pretty skateable.
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Not trying to make this a reverse dick-measuring contest -- you know what the cold does to one's private parts -- but I've skated in the Mantiqueira and it can get pretty cold in my town, for BR standards. Like below 10c, which is nothing and totally manageable with some minor layering... but a great excuse to just stay home instead of making the most of the "jacket weather". And then complain once the rainy season starts come october... risos risos.
That's probably because of the height, when I lived near Cantareira's Ridge it was obviously colder than the neighborhood I currently live, even it is in the same town. Also, fucking classic nickname.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: jstankalwara on November 11, 2018, 07:54:33 PM
i actually dont mind skating in the cold except for hard bushings
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Post by: TheLurper on November 11, 2018, 10:48:35 PM
Gosha ripping during a Moscow winter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOqIHExaxhY

I can manage the cold as long as I have a place that is sheltered from the wind. My favorite winter skate sessions were at an unheated warehouse in a super cold city. The first half hour sucked because I had to wear my heavy jacket and two sweatshirts, but after that the layers came off and it was a blast. It was way more fun than the local indoor park.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Pappy Jones on November 12, 2018, 12:53:14 AM
Gosha ripping during a Moscow winter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOqIHExaxhY

I can manage the cold as long as I have a place that is sheltered from the wind. My favorite winter skate sessions were at an unheated warehouse in a super cold city. The first half hour sucked because I had to wear my heavy jacket and two sweatshirts, but after that the layers came off and it was a blast. It was way more fun than the local indoor park.
That part is insane. Thanks for sharing, never seen that
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: oldgoodburger on November 12, 2018, 01:11:58 AM
long johns + corduroy pants keeps your legs warm if you keep moving around. ~40°F is about the cutoff for me depending on the wind. wind sucks.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Andrefosho on November 12, 2018, 01:29:04 AM
Below 0 degrees Celsius I draw the line and go snowboarding instead.
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Post by: cosmicgypsies on November 12, 2018, 02:35:09 AM
ive skated parks at negative numbers in the winter causing fucking ice patches to form that wasnt fun

as long as it's sheltered from bittery winter winds it's not too bad, just get ya layers up
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: AllBranFlakes69 on November 12, 2018, 12:49:50 PM
As long as the ground is dry and it isn't snowing. I'll skate in whatever temp.
Slamming in the cold really seems to suck more though.
Coldest I've skated was -20C. The miniramp had a roof but no walls. Chilly but worth every second.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Sick Duck on November 12, 2018, 01:38:46 PM
Hey did you guys know that wearing multiple layers of clothing helps keep you warm
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Dwyck on November 12, 2018, 05:33:19 PM
Hey did you guys know that wearing multiple layers of clothing helps keep you warm

and you can get certain layers besides Spitfire hoodies and walmart chinos that are purposed for warmth
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Pappy Jones on November 13, 2018, 12:44:20 AM
In the winter we usually end up skating in big parking garages so being somewhat indoors keeps things tolerable. I remember one time when we were skating a park in the winter, everyone had water bottles sitting on a ledge and they all froze
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Pigeon on November 13, 2018, 04:21:00 AM
when your dick shrivels
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: CoMpLeMeNts4U on November 13, 2018, 07:37:10 AM
-10 celsius. Anything below it's hard to breathe and you are just never warm. Living in Canada if it's dry I will skate in any temperature above that.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: calvinsdream on November 13, 2018, 07:38:54 AM
-10 celsius. Anything below it's hard to breathe and you are just never warm. Living in Canada if it's dry I will skate in any temperature above that.

When did you start speaking normally? You allright?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: CoMpLeMeNts4U on November 13, 2018, 09:08:35 AM
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-10 celsius. Anything below it's hard to breathe and you are just never warm. Living in Canada if it's dry I will skate in any temperature above that.
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When did you start speaking normally? You allright?
What does that mean. You mean my spelling? Some word combos just flow really well for me
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: CoMpLeMeNts4U on November 13, 2018, 09:12:08 AM
I thought my complements were for the greater good
 But people seem to think im being sarcastic and I start to wonder if it's worse if people are thinking they aren't genuine. Alot of walls up. Im unsure what's best to do
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: berries and a twig on November 13, 2018, 10:39:49 AM
Im from the Northwest Territories, Canada. Basically arctic/ sub-arctic, light out all day in the summer, but Ive also grown up with 8 month winters and didnt have an indoor place till I was 15/ 16 that was open once a week. Plug your car in in the winter, 4 hours of sunlight in the winter, -40 celsius is normal, ive worked outside in -60C. That being said when I was younger I skated in -10C but now my body wouldnt let me do that. 

Long Underwear saves lives.
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Post by: po0t on November 13, 2018, 10:47:35 AM
the cold hurts my bones,  anything below 38F is too cold
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Post by: CoMpLeMeNts4U on November 13, 2018, 10:56:47 AM
Im from the Northwest Territories, Canada. Basically arctic/ sub-arctic, light out all day in the summer, but Ive also grown up with 8 month winters and didnt have an indoor place till I was 15/ 16 that was open once a week. Plug your car in in the winter, 4 hours of sunlight in the winter, -40 celsius is normal, ive worked outside in -60C. That being said when I was younger I skated in -10C but now my body wouldnt let me do that. 

Long Underwear saves lives.
Where are you? Im in Inuvik alot. The nova Inn is lit
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: victor doom on November 13, 2018, 11:58:41 AM
When it gets to the 20's, I tap out
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Post by: berries and a twig on November 13, 2018, 04:13:23 PM
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Im from the Northwest Territories, Canada. Basically arctic/ sub-arctic, light out all day in the summer, but Ive also grown up with 8 month winters and didnt have an indoor place till I was 15/ 16 that was open once a week. Plug your car in in the winter, 4 hours of sunlight in the winter, -40 celsius is normal, ive worked outside in -60C. That being said when I was younger I skated in -10C but now my body wouldnt let me do that. 

Long Underwear saves lives.
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Where are you? Im in Inuvik alot. The nova Inn is lit

ehhhh nah Yellowknife, the "big city" Inuvik is tough shit though, my homie used to ship weed up there in diaper boxes for big dollars

You a trades contractor up there?

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Post by: Dernpop1 on November 14, 2018, 01:15:18 AM
Lot of fucking canadians on slap there bud. Anything under freezing im watching the leafs in the heat.
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Post by: slippy on November 15, 2018, 10:09:49 AM
the cold hurts my bones,  anything below 38F is too cold

hahaha jesus christ that avatar pic!  That fuckin guy got SMOKED!
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Yesterdays-pop on October 06, 2019, 04:47:49 PM
Brisk windy 50degrees F today and reminded me I need to wear a beanie.
Whos gearing up for fall/winter skating?
Winter board setups?
bigger wheels?
Harder bushings? Softer bushings?
Grippier grip?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: DotGuru on October 06, 2019, 07:48:48 PM
About 20F is my limit.
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Post by: Allen. on October 07, 2019, 12:33:29 AM
Not doing the winter thing this year. Just go indoors.
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Post by: Thomas on October 07, 2019, 12:56:48 AM
Brisk windy 50degrees F today and reminded me I need to wear a beanie.
Whos gearing up for fall/winter skating?
Winter board setups?
bigger wheels?
Harder bushings? Softer bushings?
Grippier grip?

Same board, more clothes.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: What a find on October 07, 2019, 02:00:37 AM
Found a pair of skytops cheap for this winter

A size bigger so it's hella sock time opportunity
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Post by: Speakr on October 07, 2019, 05:21:38 AM
Went double pants, double sweater last year. But I might go for some thermal gear this year. Fuck the cold man.
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Post by: VHS ERA on October 07, 2019, 05:30:34 AM
Too early in the season to bump this thread. This is prime skating weather, minus the rain this week. I’m not ready to think about true cold and dark yet  :'(
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: jimstolz on October 07, 2019, 05:33:13 AM
Went double pants, double sweater last year. But I might go for some thermal gear this year. Fuck the cold man.

I have some thermal shit left over from when I was out there tryna be a courier but I can't fucking find it now. Knowing my luck my ex's current dude is probably wearing it while they are out there doing delightfully bland chill yuppie shit.

Who am I kidding. That guy totally owns way more expensive thermal underclothrings
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: hotstudios_on_youtube on October 07, 2019, 05:37:43 AM
i rely on the winter season up here in canada to save my health/ right calf

i'll swim and skate twice a month at the indoor
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Post by: Bristol_Palin on October 07, 2019, 06:21:28 AM
I kind of like skating in the cold. I've posted this a bunch because this thread comes up every once in awhile, but this is me skating in 24 Degrees Fahrenheit. I guess, I'd draw the like at single digit Fahrenheit. I'm also skating my curiser board in this because it was really windy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ6_H4hW3zM
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Post by: wurfnnjs on October 07, 2019, 06:23:52 AM
Maryland is unpredictable, sometimes we go an entire winter with no snow and temps always above 0F, sometimes we have 4 feet of snow and temps below 0F for a week straight. Really just depends on moisture. Long johns help a lot though. And winter means more clothes = more padding.
Fuck wind though. I am really tall and really light, so I get carried away by it.
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Post by: arrbee on October 07, 2019, 06:32:23 AM
For you to go skate? Do you have a degree cut off?

I'm 33 if the temperature drops below my age I stay in.
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Post by: Allen. on October 07, 2019, 07:42:22 AM
Shameless plug - we made a video of winter skating in '18 & '19.

http://youtu.be/H6xOw7nuDmI
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Post by: LordManHammer on October 07, 2019, 07:53:56 AM
anything lower then 50 and I am over it, I love the cold but as far as freezing nawww I am good.

Floriduh it gets stupid hot and not comfortable hot just balls sticking to your legs hot, I have to take a break halfway though a session to deal with this shit.
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Post by: formula420 on October 07, 2019, 08:26:32 AM
I snowboard so it doesn't make much difference to me. Long john underwear and gloves are all you need.
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Post by: slobplant on October 07, 2019, 08:34:30 AM
Shameless plug - we made a video of winter skating in '18 & '19.

http://youtu.be/H6xOw7nuDmI
I want to skate with you guys. Always filming it's awesome.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: V.I. Lenin on October 07, 2019, 09:25:47 AM
Who was that russian dude who filmed video part in winter? Absolute madman.
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Post by: Allen. on October 07, 2019, 09:52:01 AM
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Shameless plug - we made a video of winter skating in '18 & '19.

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I want to skate with you guys. Always filming it's awesome.

 ;D it was definitely a struggle. Come through Detroit sometime!

Who was that russian dude who filmed video part in winter? Absolute madman.

This dude! I had a little bit of contact with him while making the aforementioned. The coldest it really got was around 20f with windchill making it feel colder (the ender trick session - we could literally hear and feel the VX working overtime) so I can only imagine how -20 or whatever felt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOqIHExaxhY
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Post by: HyenaChaser on October 07, 2019, 10:02:47 AM
^I forgot about that, so fucked. Fuck wax, bring salt.

At what point are boards effected by the cold? A humid day makes the deck feel a bit soggy, would the cold make it more brittle?
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Post by: Lukabrazi on October 07, 2019, 11:20:36 AM
temps supposed to be high of 70 tomorrow, then 68 on wednesday before dropping to 19 wednesday night with Snow coming in 2-12" forecasted for thursday and a high of 30, low of 5. Looks like we'll warm back up into the 50's on Sunday but damn thats going to put a damper on our fall skating. We'll be shoveling out the skatepark so it can dry up and we can skate for mid october, but after that our skatepark might be buried for the winter until about april/may
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Allen. on October 07, 2019, 11:23:29 AM
Was originally editing for more self felatio but I didn't beat Dan to the punch.
Here's some stuff I shot last winter. Last one is my fat, sub-sub-par ass.

(https://i.imgur.com/w997Qqk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x9YEAND.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mjQanzU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YCnruHV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QVw9DsQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yiJZzHZ.jpg)

It sucks and most of us agree we lost tricks last winter. You just gotta wanna do it. Have two setups - one you can trash (because salt and snow and ice WILL trash your board) and one for the indoor.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: DanTheDoucher on October 07, 2019, 11:27:06 AM
I absolutely hate cold weather, which makes me wonder why the fuck I continue to live in the Northeast.....
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Post by: thebacker on October 07, 2019, 11:31:06 AM
anything lower then 50 and I am over it, I love the cold but as far as freezing nawww I am good.

Floriduh it gets stupid hot and not comfortable hot just balls sticking to your legs hot, I have to take a break halfway though a session to deal with this shit.

lmao
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Post by: Cool Ceith on October 07, 2019, 11:43:05 AM
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I'm 33 if the temperature drops below my age I stay in.
That's a good rule of thumb  :D
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: fs overkrook on October 07, 2019, 12:55:42 PM
Its never too cold to skate. I always enjoyed skating in the winter because there’s generally less kooks at the park.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Sativa Lung on October 07, 2019, 01:13:03 PM
When my boxers freeze to my ass from swamp ass.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: switchbs180 on October 07, 2019, 01:43:26 PM
Its never too cold to skate. I always enjoyed skating in the winter because there’s generally less kooks at the park.

also less people on the streets and with more clothes on you could take a few more slams.  ;D
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: arrbee on October 07, 2019, 01:44:44 PM
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Its never too cold to skate. I always enjoyed skating in the winter because there’s generally less kooks at the park.
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also less people on the streets and with more clothes on you could take a few more slams.  ;D

I always end up in short sleeves in the winter. Can't skate in layers
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: landedprimo on October 07, 2019, 07:10:57 PM
Generally anything where it's close to freezing. I'm a big pussy when it comes to the cold.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Bumpovertrash on October 07, 2019, 08:13:14 PM
Im ready for it its been a hot humid summer. I can skate in some cold ass weather like 5 degrees and I will still sweat.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Xen on October 07, 2019, 08:26:04 PM
Never too cold, just too wet

We'd shovel spots, salt them and come sweep the next day.

Windchill is the fucking killer.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Diocletian on October 07, 2019, 08:32:38 PM
11°C (52°F) or below is not enjoyable. I’ll take brutally humid/hot any day.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Dr-Feelgood on October 07, 2019, 11:41:29 PM
11°C (52°F) or below is not enjoyable. I’ll take brutally humid/hot any day.

humidity just drains me so much, in saying that i agree but i cant last long when its super humid
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: djtraceman610 on October 08, 2019, 06:10:50 AM
Bulls still come out when it's 10oF in Philly
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: dakara on October 08, 2019, 06:31:38 AM
As long as it’s not snowing/raining and relatively dry I’ll skate all year. Bundle up initially but after about 30 minutes I’m good in jeans and a hoodie as long as it’s not ludicrously Co ld
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: VHS ERA on October 08, 2019, 06:54:26 AM
Damn multiple people in here callin it quits at 50 degrees? Where the hell are yall from? I hate the cold too, a lot, but I hate getting rusty and losing tricks more. 
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Allen. on October 08, 2019, 09:46:20 AM
Bulls still come out when it's 10oF in Philly

Salute god, I've been out skating when it's that cold. That said, I dunno if a Detroit 10o is that much different than a Philly 10o though but shit is far too gnarly if there's a slight breeze....
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Garth Marenghi on October 08, 2019, 10:01:19 AM
5C / 40F is probably the comfort limit these days.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: NORTHBYMIDWEST on October 08, 2019, 10:39:25 AM
As long as the wind isn't super gnarly, shit isn't all frosty and I can get warmed up I'd say between 10* and 15* fahrenheit but I'm from Michigan and my idea of cold is probably fucked compared to most people.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: kneebone on October 08, 2019, 11:07:06 AM
I don't skate in any temp below my age
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Coco Santiagos Kitten on October 08, 2019, 12:51:36 PM
Anything lower than 45F and I'm going to an indoor park. I'm from Texas. We suck at being cold.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: crustynosepick on October 08, 2019, 01:52:38 PM
Unless your bushings freeze up or it's snowing theres no real excuse.If you can't skate you're not skating hard enough.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Diocletian on October 10, 2019, 08:04:06 PM
Unless your bushings freeze up or it's snowing theres no real excuse.If you can't skate you're not skating hard enough.

There’s nothing more uncomfortable than having soaked sweaty clothes in freezing ass weather from skating hard. No thank you.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Shalom Iginla on October 10, 2019, 11:26:33 PM
Single digits is when I just do flatground in the garage.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: cookiecuttersuburb on October 10, 2019, 11:40:55 PM
Anything below 30 and I'm done.  We have a great indoor (Olliewood Action Sports)
here and Chestnut Mountain and Sundown Mountain 20 minutes away.  If its cold I'm Snowboarding or skating warm indoor wood ramps.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Chrisskates808 on October 11, 2019, 06:56:46 PM
Just as long as it doesn’t snow, then I’m fine, I live in a state where it’s usually hot so I will not complain at all if it’s cold
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on January 12, 2022, 06:58:32 AM
Yesterday was probably too cold, I think it was single digits here.  Today is sunny and back in the 30s so I'm going out.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: MadeYouLook on January 12, 2022, 07:15:09 AM
This is my first NY winter where I am not skating as much... I want to blame it on the cold weather or that I hate when my bushings get cold.. but the truth is I am just working too much and don't have the drive to skate when I am burnt out
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: rawbertson. on January 12, 2022, 07:17:35 AM
i snow skate in -35 it really aint shit if you know how to dress
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Murge on January 12, 2022, 07:35:26 AM
I won’t skate below my age. I’m 36. Which 36 ain’t bad. But I set that rule in my 30s. And I keep it every year.

My girlfriend may need to relocate to be near Virginia in the next 3-5 years so we been looking around New Hampshire. For places and I don’t know how I’m gonna survive. I’m from the Midwest and I assume the winters there will be worse.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: somethingmustbreaknow on January 12, 2022, 07:37:15 AM
< 1°C and i am out. everything >= 1°C is a go.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Idk on January 12, 2022, 08:18:38 AM
If it’s below 40 I don’t skate. I can’t have fun.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: rawbertson. on January 12, 2022, 08:19:40 AM
personally, the wind is more of a pain in the ass to me than the actual cold. it can be like 10 degrees and windy as fuck and its worse than -20 with no wind
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: banksandledges on January 12, 2022, 08:45:30 AM
personally, the wind is more of a pain in the ass to me than the actual cold. it can be like 10 degrees and windy as fuck and its worse than -20 with no wind

Very true.  I'm in Minneapolis and it gets brutally cold.  I've always applied the theory of skating my age to what the temp is.  So when I was 16 I would still go out in 16 degree weather to skate.  Now in my 40s the same rule is in effect. 
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on January 12, 2022, 08:57:28 AM
5C / 40F is probably the comfort limit these days.

Yeah, this is probably where I'm at as well. Maybe bump that up to 8 C / 46 F. Last year we had an exceptionally warm March and I was skating in close to freezing temps, which I believe helped irritate a nerve in my left leg. So I've got to be more discerning about the cold from now on.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Idk on January 12, 2022, 09:05:15 AM
Have you seen the indoor parks in Europe?! Why aren’t there a few up and down the east coast?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Pinkgravy on January 12, 2022, 09:38:49 AM
I'm in Philadelphia and I skate every day,lately I've got the ridiculous red long johns with the button buttflap for a base layer, but the most important pieces of winter skate gear is a ninja mask and gloves
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 12, 2022, 09:46:51 AM
I can bundle up and deal with it in the 30's generally. I've done mid 20's when I'm really itchin' but that's pushing it. It's been freezing here lately so when I stepped outside this morning and it was about 34 degress Fahrenheit it actually felt pretty nice in comparison.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: svenfuck cowboy on January 12, 2022, 10:01:39 AM
personally, the wind is more of a pain in the ass to me than the actual cold. it can be like 10 degrees and windy as fuck and its worse than -20 with no wind
real
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: silhouette on January 12, 2022, 10:06:47 AM
Don't know if it's just me getting old but this winter in particular is one of the harshest I've seen here. Super dry cold and at the same time still penetrates your bones, think countryside style. I always absolutely adored winter for skating though (fall being my favorite season), and I love layering up. Battling heat into your legs with every push all the while engulfed in two pairs of pants, long sleeve shirt under a couple of hoodies if necessary and then a jacket, scarf. I was never one to care about looks, I just want to feel like I'm in a blanket whilst skating at this point - softens slams too. People have given me shit before because even in the summer I'll be wearing long sleeves and hoodies (I've skated in Rio de Janeiro in long sleeves) but I'll gladly roll with that because either way I'm going to keep doing it.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: somefucker on January 12, 2022, 10:10:02 AM
I'm in Philadelphia and I skate every day,lately I've got the ridiculous red long johns with the button buttflap for a base layer, but the most important pieces of winter skate gear is a ninja mask and gloves

idk how ya'll are out at rizzo and muni in the 20s w wind  :'(
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 12, 2022, 10:55:34 AM
It was 22 degrees yesterday when I went to the DIY. I work on a loading dock so I have cold weather gear which helps.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Easy Slider on January 12, 2022, 11:03:18 AM
personally, the wind is more of a pain in the ass to me than the actual cold. it can be like 10 degrees and windy as fuck and its worse than -20 with no wind

This.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Síota on January 12, 2022, 11:44:12 AM
It was damp and 3°C here on my lunch tried to skate a curb for like 3 minutes. Didn't even warm up and said screw it. The damp kills me. I'd rather -3°C at least then it's dry.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: tuesday on January 12, 2022, 12:15:48 PM
when your eyes keep on tearing up so you can't see
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: FUBAR on January 12, 2022, 03:04:07 PM
Like others have said, the wind makes it suck worse than cold. 30 is my cutoff but it has to be somewhat calm. Thermals underneath the regular gear. Dress in layers. Coffee is your friend. Oh, and a good pair of gloves.
I tried 29 degrees and wind the other day and it was a five minute sesh of misery. Hence the 30 degree cutoff.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: HeavyAndExpensive on January 12, 2022, 03:09:15 PM
 https://youtu.be/Jqj8_NKtnFU  (https://youtu.be/Jqj8_NKtnFU)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: TunnelVision1 on January 12, 2022, 03:18:11 PM
https://youtu.be/Jqj8_NKtnFU  (https://youtu.be/Jqj8_NKtnFU)
lol
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Hyliannightmare on January 12, 2022, 09:56:19 PM
 Being spoiled by Florida. Like 40 degrees. Don't recall experiencing lower than that here but I stacked some good street clips a few nights in the 40s
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Pinkgravy on January 13, 2022, 02:39:31 AM


idk how ya'll are out at rizzo and muni in the 20s w wind  :'(
[/quote].            Oh I'm not piddling around Rizzo,I'm blasting the cruiser through the hood to 711 for coffee, or to and from the El to work.still skating everyday, but in a more "I need to keep pushing to stay warm" kinda way than working on 2push Ollie slide tricks
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: djoekr on January 13, 2022, 06:43:16 AM
I don't mind the cold as long as I'm dressed for it, but lately it's been very misty here. I was wondering if skating in light mist would waterlog my deck and destroy my bushings. Anyone got any experience skating in slightly foggy conditions?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: somedudefromnj on January 13, 2022, 08:11:21 AM
I know this isnt the gear thread but under armour gloves are worth it. Slim and warm, use to use them for my winter bike rides and now they come on the sesh with me

that being said 27 degrees Fahrenheit is where I usually draw the line
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: cky enthusiast on January 13, 2022, 10:34:52 AM


idk how ya'll are out at rizzo and muni in the 20s w wind  :'(
.            Oh I'm not piddling around Rizzo,I'm blasting the cruiser through the hood to 711 for coffee, or to and from the El to work.still skating everyday, but in a more "I need to keep pushing to stay warm" kinda way than working on 2push Ollie slide tricks
[/quote]

woah dude i love blasting the cruiser through the hood. so urban
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: somefucker on January 13, 2022, 10:37:47 AM
Oh I'm not piddling around Rizzo,I'm blasting the cruiser through the hood to 711 for coffee, or to and from the El to work.still skating everyday, but in a more "I need to keep pushing to stay warm" kinda way than working on 2push Ollie slide tricks

i feel that, last night i pushed around for an hour or so since it wasn't that cold. also idk if you know but zembo has a VERY warm indoor park
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: fs1/2cab on January 13, 2022, 10:38:21 AM
I don't mind the cold as long as I'm dressed for it, but lately it's been very misty here. I was wondering if skating in light mist would waterlog my deck and destroy my bushings. Anyone got any experience skating in slightly foggy conditions?

The other sunday, everything was wet and it was 9°C (48°F). I am trying to break in the Indy aftermarket 92 barrel bushings.
Landed a heelflip a bit off center and my bushings got stuck in that crooked position. It felt like a broken kingpin to me, checked everything. Nothing is broken, just that it feels really weird on my board now.
Maybe 92d bushings are too hard for colder temperatures? Will try again this weekend. If it still feels weird, I will put the 90d bottom bushings back in.

Thanks for listening to this episode of bushing madness.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: DannyDee on January 13, 2022, 11:51:36 AM
I just checked the weather and this is what the prospects are for the next week and a half  :-\

(https://preview.ibb.co/nf7ZKw/5_ED6_A81_E_556_E_45_C7_B62_C_F7_D1443992_D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iKVX6b)
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I was like that looks amazing. Then realized my Canadian brain is conditioned to read everything in celsius and there was snow showing.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: caked on January 13, 2022, 12:04:02 PM
Central midwest here - just went out on my lunch break, it's about 38F with ample sun. Felt great by the end of my 30 min session, decent sweat going and popping some solid ollies.

Yesterday was actually colder despite it being warmer out, about 44F. I even saw another skater in my apartment complex when I went for a walk after work so I felt some solidarity haha. As others have said, the breeze/wind will absolutely ruin the fun! It sucks tearing up while trying to skate, or sniffling like crazy.

My limit is about 35F depending on the sun and wind. I don't usually go to parks in the winter unless it's 45F or warmer. Not visiting the indoor park lately bc of COVID raging. My limit is pretty low bc I'm a lazy 28 year old, but I do get cooped up and want to skate as much as possible. Grateful for the past two days being warm enough.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Miller92 on January 13, 2022, 12:34:48 PM
Anything below 40 I'm probably not going to skate unless the sun's out and there's a good sesh happening.

I used to skate no matter the temp but at 29 I just don't care.  I also despise the cold with every fiber of my being
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Hedgehog In Da Fog on January 13, 2022, 05:43:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPGeK6t8160
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: sizzle_chest on January 13, 2022, 05:51:10 PM

Oh I'm not piddling around Rizzo,I'm blasting the cruiser through the hood to 711 for coffee, or to and from the El to work.still skating everyday, but in a more "I need to keep pushing to stay warm" kinda way than working on 2push Ollie slide tricks

Hey Pinkgravy, can you blast your cruiser through my hood?
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: commie on January 16, 2022, 06:41:17 AM
I skated in -27C (-16F) yesterday. There's hardly any snow so some of the parks are partially skateable. The biggest problems were my toes and face freezing. I did 3 half hour sessions with 10 minute breaks in the car to warm up.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Allen. on January 16, 2022, 07:28:45 AM
Skated in 15° F yesterday for 45 mins. Layers boys.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: djtraceman610 on January 16, 2022, 07:42:38 AM
I'm in Philadelphia and I skate every day,lately I've got the ridiculous red long johns with the button buttflap for a base layer, but the most important pieces of winter skate gear is a ninja mask and gloves

I been bitching this year so far but I'm bout to be back in the game. It's been cold but it still ain't Last Days of Love cold...
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Jowiththeflow on January 16, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
I skated in -27C (-16F) yesterday. There's hardly any snow so some of the parks are partially skateable. The biggest problems were my toes and face freezing. I did 3 half hour sessions with 10 minute breaks in the car to warm up.

We have a winner!

Also loling at the Darkthrone video, thanks for the memories.

I honestly prefer a dry freezing day around 0 to -5°C to a wet one at +5° C. But a serious session is not happening then, just a quick cruise to stay sane. Maybe some mini miniramp action. Can't stand skating in longjohns, also.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: CossRooper on January 16, 2022, 12:07:27 PM
30 is my cutoff but it has to be somewhat calm.

pretty much this for me too
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: rawbertson. on January 16, 2022, 12:16:52 PM
just get a balaclava and ur good
tuck your track pants into your high tops
wear mitts for sure
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Noble Experiment on January 16, 2022, 12:23:37 PM
Preferably nothing under the upper 30s. Once it gets below that I have a hard time warming up. If it’s in the upper 30s or above though I usually just have to move around for like ten minutes or so and I’ll warm up. I warm up pretty easily, to where I’ll be skating in like 37 degree weather in like a t-shirt eventually. Once I stop and rest for like a few minutes though I’m right back to freezing and need to rewarm up again, so the secret is never stopping moving until you’re done with the sesh.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Skatebeard on January 17, 2022, 02:10:57 AM
Anything below 0 degrees centigrade for me is generally a no go, takes forever to warm up and it's way too easy to pull or strain something.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on December 25, 2022, 05:26:57 AM
Single digits this week.

Too cold to go out
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Stu Pickles on December 25, 2022, 08:46:21 AM
its not about temperature its about if the park or spot is covered in 50 cm of snow
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: KGB on December 27, 2022, 08:57:51 AM
Never too cold lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/5y87pyv9/ADE18173-AD5-F-4829-95-DB-E1-BC06750-D4-B.jpg)
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on December 27, 2022, 08:59:07 AM
under 60 degrees. fk how you feel. lol
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Puddy Smally on December 27, 2022, 09:18:46 AM
I think it was about 16 on yesterday’s am session. Only thing that really bothered me at first was my hands.

So the answer here is that it’s never too cold if you really want to skate.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: sle_epy on December 27, 2022, 10:50:34 AM
Below like 30 wind and I'm out unless it's one of those rare blue sky sunny days with no wind where 20 feels warm.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: Thebird on December 27, 2022, 11:20:43 AM
I don't really think it is the temperature so much.  I'll go almost no matter how cold it gets, but when the wind is blowing and it is cold, that is when it stops being fun.
Title: Re: How cold is too cold?
Post by: thebacker on December 27, 2022, 11:30:25 AM
once the bushings freeze im over it