Learning to Skate
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I've had a chance to hit the skatepark about half a dozen times since putting together my new board.
Wanted to bump this thread with the following observations:
* I think my entire skating career I had been keeping my trucks too tight. I loosened those bad boys more than what would be considered "normal" for me since I wanted to carve, and it really makes a huge difference in how the board rides and responds. It's just more fun and "surfy/snowboardy" feeling. And it doesn't seem to make a huge difference in setting up for tricks.
* My board is a heavy beast. I think those 58mm wheels weren't entirely necessary. A 54 or 55 would have been fine. Maybe I also should have invested in the hollow axle Indys instead of the old standard kind. Or maybe I'm just an out of shape slob.
* More than anything, the wheelbase is tripping me out. I'm used to riding around 14". The 14.5" takes some getting used to for sure. An 8.5" wide deck with a 14" wheelbase feels like it would be the sweetspot for me, if it exists, but from what I gather searching online it may be hard to find.
* I already knew this, but the kids these days blow me away. My greatest accomplishments in 1999 are their basic standards now. It's nuts. I blame the internet.
* Most importantly, skating is so fun! Not sure why I let life get in the way for the past 8 or 9 years.
- get some cushy 78A Ricta Clouds in 54mmprophetone
- might be my next wheel purchase, or some OJ Hot Juice'rsprophetone