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I've traveled with a fully setup 35" board in my hand as a piece of carry on as recently as Oct and had no troubles. Put it on its back in the overhead rack and other stuff can sit right on top of it. I've always want to take a longboard to Kona. Have fun . . . post pics!

I was looking at this book in a Borders the other day. Scanned through a good deal of it, enjoyed what I read of the text, but was surprised that it really has relatively few photos or illustrations. My impression is that it might be a more valuable book for instructors (like you all), rather than an actual geezer-novice (like me). While I'm giving my $.02, my fear in snowboarding is always framed by my greater experience skateboarding - - everytime I fall while learning to snowboard, and trying to learn to carve, I shake myself off and think: "Man, how much worse would that've been on asphalt?!" Maybe I should try and write "No Fall Longboarding"

Race is next Saturday (6/7). From the chatter on SilverFish sounds like people are coming in from all over US/Canada. The Friday night before (6/6) there should be a pretty big turnout in Brooklyn for the weekly Prospect Park RIP. Party after the race on Saturday. Slide comp in Manhattan at Fort Tryon Park on Sunday. Details here

I have many miles on my vanguard. It looks beat to hell, but the flex is just as snappy as the day I first set my feet upon it (2 years ago). King - I don't know how experienced a skateboarder you are so forgive me if I'm telling you something you already know but . . . It's possible that your loaded is a lemon, but are you sure that the deck being "softer" is why your ride is less stable/comfortable? Lots of other things change too as you break-in a new board - wheels loose their slickness, bushings soften, etc.

Try learning how to push with either foot. Feels really awkward at first, but it doesn't take that long to get it down (easier than riding switch IMO). It's a great skill if you want to use skating as part of a conditioning routine.

Yeah, but I've heard that the preacher at Gecko's church said some really outrageous things about Randal trucks so I might have to reconsider.

Bump this thread when the page goes up on the 'Fish. You've got my vote.

I'm pretty certain the earthwings are poured in 83a.

If you're sour on big zigs, there are a couple of lesser-known alternatives worth considering: 77mm Landyachtz Hawgs - I ride them on my vanguard - smoothe, grippy and centerset so you can flip them for more even wear Earthwing 76mm Superballs - Don't own a set but I've ridden them - with a 59mm contact patch they might be the grippiest big wheel out there. They've just been released in 66mm diameter too. Oh yeah . . . fwiw both of these wheels are black and look pretty badass.

Many thanks Serge

I'm guessing that if you head to the Park Entrance, you'll see a bunch of people gathering there. That's what I'm doing. I'll be the one with a grey beard and a big nose, on a vanguard.

Bustin' boards is sponsoring an Earthday cruise that will take the same course as the CP race this weekend:

Pedestrians, bicyclists, fruit-booters, runners, horse-drawn carraiges - it is slalom, with large moving cones.

It's one lap, starting and ending at Columbus Circle = 6.2 miles.

That's right. It's a race or a cruise, all up to you. There are sponsors and prizes for the winners (and for some of the cruisers if you're pushy enough). The slide comp on Sunday is actually at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon park, way up at the northern tip of Manhattan, home to what is arguably one of the city's best hills (in terms of pavement, pitch and traffic conditions).

Though this is not exactly a carver's event per se, it is a total blast and a chance to meet a lot of riders. There were probably about 100 people last year, mostly from around the NE, but also crews from down south, up north, and out west. There were skate-luminaries like Cliff Coleman, Sergio Yuppie and Adam Colton as well. - Jim Originally Posted by NY Longboard Association The Central Park Race is looking to be one of the best ones ever. This year we are going to have a two day event with the Central Park Race on Saturday, June 7th at 12 noon. We will meet at the corner of 59th and Central Park West. Around 8pm we are going to have the most kick ass party hosted by Earthwing Skateboards, it will be held at 210 Cook Street in Brooklyn. This building is a perfect party location with a half pipe in the Earthwing space and a huge roof where we are going to have some bands play... I just talked to Keegan Ales and they are in to bring by some kegs of Keegan Ale and barbecue. On Sunday Earthwing is holding their second annual slide/wheelie event in the Cloisters, around 4PM (directions to come) We are going to have great events great prizes and a great party. In the past Fred and I have wished that the events weren't over so soon for people who come so far, sometimes overseas. This year will be the first year we have a full weekend event! If it rains Saturday we will have to… Have the Central Park Race on Sunday maybe 11pm then the Slide Event at 4pm and then the Party at 8pm just so everyone who traveled so far can make all the events ... all times are subject to change... Check Broadway Bomb - Home - Welcome to the BROADWAY BOMB Dot Com... for details we will put a central park page on there soon

Yeah, thanks! - - I've been watching this thread, thinking about a Razor for next season too. Alex - Can I ask, what's your weight and bootsize?

I have deeluxe IDs (soft boot) with the standard liners. Would thermoflex liners help cut down on heel lift? Anybody know where I can get some?

Sorry about that - - I see you do alot of business here, and I am a noob without much of a profile. I added my location (Brooklyn - you got a problem wit dat?), and turned on the option that lets members send me email. I ride asphalt alot more than I ride snow, and I spend more time reading/posting at the longboarding forum, silverfishlongboarding.com. I have a clean record buying and selling a bit of stuff over there. As for price, I see US$389 for FR2 direct from Catek. From reading posts about these bindings here, it seems like Catek is always coming out with tweaks to the design, and upgrades to parts. I also see that people swap highbacks, straps, and do other customizations. So a "great price" is going to depend on what you're selling: model, year, condition.

This could be an important step in your program to swear off softies for ever! Sell me your Catek Freerides (any model or year) at a great price.

. . . but what size are the Cateks?

What size are the Cateks? Any chance you'd sell them separately?

That's a very fine offer. I could plan to meet up with you at Sunshine on Thursday or Friday. I'll PM you my cellphone number.

DOH! -- yes March 27-April 2. Any pointers would be great. Re equipment, I'd love to try anything, but I'll be renting. It's not likely that I'll be able to rent hardboot stuff, is it? Should I even try? I've only ridden softies.

Hello <<first post>> ! I'll be in Banff from 2/27-3/2, learning to carve a snowboard (hopefully) while the wife and son ski. I'm a middleaged longboard skater who's spent only 3 days on the snow so I'd doubt I'd be much fun for you to ride with, but I'd be pleased to meet up and say cheers, share a beer . . . Also, I'll be looking to hire an instructor for some lessons. Are either of you qualified to teach? I'd greatly any suggestions you might have like, which mountain would be the best for me start out at, etc. Jim