Chubz Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 I did some searching the other night and founds these folks. http://www.roarockit.com/index.php Dropped them a line about their product and got back to me right away. After I complete my first alpine board, gonna give a shot of buildinga long board. Been keeping my eye on Vanguard Loaded but they have been goign for bout $230. The wife would kill me, but she doesnt care if I build one. Thought this might be interestng for those of you with kids and even handy with tools. L8R Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 roarokit vaccum bags are great, i've built at least six boards in mine already. quick and cheap to try out a new concave/camber/rocker/kick/etc combination, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubz Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Since I let her take over the finances. My board building expedition last summer put in a slight bind. That choice will allow me to buy some titanal and zylon for some builds this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 I actually am very tempted to buy a kit this summer to play with on my days off ... and maybe some blank refill kits to play with shapes I'll just need to buy a couple extra sets of wheels and trucks ... ... defiantly on my to-do list dont bother with their wood, unless you need to be pressing agressive curves. 1/16'' maple is a good bit more expensive than 1/8'' baltic birch plywood. just make sure you get BALTIC birch, the other stuff isnt all hardwood. comes in 5x5 foot sheets, you can also get 1/4'' thickness if you only will be pressing very mild curves. titebond III is the general top choice for this work, even though its a little expensive. its a lot of fun, and a great way to save some money while getting to try out all kinds of new boards:biggthump if you need more info, i've had a bit of practice with these presses & can probably help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 I have seen a number of boards built this way and they look good, so I trust it. Andrew (xxguitarist) is building me a LDP using his which I can't wait to skate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 actually aggressive curves is part of why i want to do this, it is hard to find the shapes I want to try. drop decks? if so, you're better off with a wood mold, pressing with pressure generated from tightening bolts, or a hydraulic ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 no, I got one of those I like what are you considering "agressive curves", then?by the way tony.. 2 plys of your board are in the bag, and the wheelwell layers are cut & ready to add tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 We have been using the Roarkit for a while at school with our students. They are ok, the Street decks aren't that amazing but the longboard kits are ok. I build mine last year and it's great, I added a little camber to the board using weights. The results were very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 browse away: http://uri.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2045508&l=8b627&id=14310970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 toe stop. common for pumping and slalom decks, keeps your foot from sliding forwards durring hard riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 More toestops.. for deep concave, 1/8'' baltic birch will do you well. if you want to press drops, go for the 1/16'' maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I have an HS like the 3rd up (with the red graphic) on the way....I can't wait to skate that either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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