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how tf does one “truly support” skating a curb
Whatever board you’re riding is perfect for them. Pigs? Yes. Popsicle in 7.5? Yes. Anything and everything in between? Yes.
the masculine urge to use a 'normal' setup as a curb rider
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did anyone else learn back slappies first, not understand front side, have them click, and completely lose back slappies without lifting the front truck
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was on the hunt for a new spot while i was injured. struck gold here. unreal night vibes. plan on rubbin’ and saucin’ at least 3 more sections and taking care of the cracks.
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Quote from: streetmeat on January 30, 2022, 05:22:52 PMExpand Quote[close]Sick spot and sick crook!
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I ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun
Quote from: SatanicPanic on December 21, 2021, 05:45:03 PMExpand QuoteI ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun[close]Yeah, the widest trucks I use are 159 and those are almost too big for my regular slappy spot. Indy 144s with Spitfire Classic wheels actually let me perfectly lock in on all the double-sided curbs in my area.I did the whole thing with the wide board a few years ago, when I started skating again in earnest, and really learning how to slappy. After a while, I realized that I could do more or less everything I wanted to do just as well or better on an 8.25".
I ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun[close]
Quote from: manysnakes on January 31, 2022, 06:57:20 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: SatanicPanic on December 21, 2021, 05:45:03 PMExpand QuoteI ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun[close]Yeah, the widest trucks I use are 159 and those are almost too big for my regular slappy spot. Indy 144s with Spitfire Classic wheels actually let me perfectly lock in on all the double-sided curbs in my area.I did the whole thing with the wide board a few years ago, when I started skating again in earnest, and really learning how to slappy. After a while, I realized that I could do more or less everything I wanted to do just as well or better on an 8.25".[close]the whole specific ‘curb setup’ board feels so gimmicky. people always ask me if i have a specific curb setup. i can do everything perfectly fine on my standard setup, even with Spit Tablet wheels.
Quote from: SatanicPanic on December 21, 2021, 05:45:03 PMExpand QuoteI ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun[close]Yeah, the widest trucks I use are 159 and those are almost too big for my regular slappy spot. Indy 144s with Spitfire Classic wheels actually let me perfectly lock in on all the double-sided curbs in my area.I did the whole thing with the wide board a few years ago, when I started skating again in earnest, and really learning how to slappy. After a while, I realized that I could do more or less everything I wanted to do just as well or better on an 8.25".[close]
Quote from: streetmeat on January 31, 2022, 07:20:57 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: manysnakes on January 31, 2022, 06:57:20 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: SatanicPanic on December 21, 2021, 05:45:03 PMExpand QuoteI ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun[close]Yeah, the widest trucks I use are 159 and those are almost too big for my regular slappy spot. Indy 144s with Spitfire Classic wheels actually let me perfectly lock in on all the double-sided curbs in my area.I did the whole thing with the wide board a few years ago, when I started skating again in earnest, and really learning how to slappy. After a while, I realized that I could do more or less everything I wanted to do just as well or better on an 8.25".[close]the whole specific ‘curb setup’ board feels so gimmicky. people always ask me if i have a specific curb setup. i can do everything perfectly fine on my standard setup, even with Spit Tablet wheels.[close]The main issue I have with it is that it doesn't really seem to offer much of an advantage over a fairly conventional skateboard. I honestly don't really understand how it came to be accepted wisdom that you need a special deck with special wheels and extra-wide trucks for this kind of thing, but ultimately I don't care and I think most people just enjoy assembling and possessing unique skateboards, which is fine.
Quote from: manysnakes on January 31, 2022, 06:57:20 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: SatanicPanic on December 21, 2021, 05:45:03 PMExpand QuoteI ride 149s and I’m already annoyed when my wheels straddle the curbs you find next to grass. 215s with tiny wheels would be that much more aggravating. Also I don’t like hitting rocks. But rails are fun[close]Yeah, the widest trucks I use are 159 and those are almost too big for my regular slappy spot. Indy 144s with Spitfire Classic wheels actually let me perfectly lock in on all the double-sided curbs in my area.I did the whole thing with the wide board a few years ago, when I started skating again in earnest, and really learning how to slappy. After a while, I realized that I could do more or less everything I wanted to do just as well or better on an 8.25".[close]the whole specific ‘curb setup’ board feels so gimmicky. people always ask me if i have a specific curb setup. i can do everything perfectly fine on my standard setup, even with Spit Tablet wheels.[close]
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I can do slappies with a regular 8 popsicle with 50mm wheels, but when it comes to trying new variations or just learning the basics, my curb specific setups helped me immensely for whatever reasons. Mentally or for confidence, it helps me get to where I want to go. I'm not going to knock anyone else that needs that, too.
I have noticed that for me classics make all slappies much easier. Conicals were messing with the crook variations. I think the rounded edge of the classics just gets right up on top .
Been really enjoying my radials for a nice happy medium between a more rounded and square cut. I feel like i can roll over most stuff without them being to bulky if that makes any sense. Got some classic fulls to try out still so i’m hoping that those won’t disappoint!
Quote from: Slugboi22 on February 02, 2022, 01:52:09 PMExpand QuoteBeen really enjoying my radials for a nice happy medium between a more rounded and square cut. I feel like i can roll over most stuff without them being to bulky if that makes any sense. Got some classic fulls to try out still so i’m hoping that those won’t disappoint![close]I really wanted to go with radials but I couldn't find the right size/duro/color I wanted so I went with conicals. Hoping the next drop has some radials for me though.
Been really enjoying my radials for a nice happy medium between a more rounded and square cut. I feel like i can roll over most stuff without them being to bulky if that makes any sense. Got some classic fulls to try out still so i’m hoping that those won’t disappoint![close]