Gecko Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Left to right Speed: Custom AndrewK dropthough, R42º, Avilas Tech Speed: Custom AndrewK dropthrough, Fastracks, Hotspots (modded with rolled edges) Earthwing Supercharger, Indy 215's, Fishballs Gravity PS35, Indy 149's, Slide A's Deckcrafter Blood Diamond, Indy 169's, Speedlab IPS 5Points Gravedigger, Indy 169's, Speedlab Blackfartz Roskopp Blank, Indy 159's Spitfire Bigheads Fullbag HS, Indy90mm/Chindy, Hotspots/RXCC AndrewK GS/Pumper/suitcase board Indy 129's 66mmRed Zigs Eastbuilt Dancer, ForceClones, 66mm Lime Zigs I hope to get some time on that 5Points board this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowieQc Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Rockin' quiver my friend ! Nice to see the perspective between your badass Tech Speed, the SuperCharger and the others. Keep rollin' SnowieQC (spending way too much time on Landys ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 honestly the board I ride the most is the Supercharger followed probably by the Deckcrafter, though that may change now that I got my 5points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Current quiver here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I finally got the wheels for this, of course it's raining today but Sunday is supposed to be nice 5points Square tailed Grave Digger, Indy 169's, Ultrathane Blackfartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 does the magnetraction make it carve better?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 does the magnetraction make it carve better?? No but it does make it easier to grab the rail when I'm wearing wrist guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhaskins Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Quivver so far: Subsonic Saint 30, Radikals, Retro Zig Zags; Subsonic Pulse 40, Bennett 6 and Tracker RT, Avalons; Sector 9 something-or-other (really great board), Gullwing Chargers, Abec11 Gumballs; Earth Supercharger, Tracker Fastracks, Earthwing Superballs; Loaded Dervish, Paris, Seismic Blast Waves; Landyachtz Evo, Bear Grizzly, Abec11 Flywheels; Gravity Logan Earth Ski, Bennet 5.0 and Tracker RT, Sector 9 Race (these are gonna change, too slippery); Earthwing Drifter, Independents, Earthwing Superballs; Cones + Parts+ Tools, all ready to roll any time, any where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 New Quiver photo.......some things have changed some haven't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 That is one incredible stash of maple and polyurethane... BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 That is one incredible stash of maple and polyurethane...BB It hasn't been gathered like that in some time, my wife is out of town so I decided to gather and shoot the quiver....I look at my quiver the way many look at a golf bag, each board has a purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 It hasn't been gathered like that in some time, my wife is out of town so I decided to gather and shoot the quiver....I look at my quiver the way many look at a golf bag, each board has a purpose Inspiration.... (But I was too lazy to haul ALL of them out at once...) The slalom sticks: The two on the left are set up for the kids - really soft bushings so lightweights can get them to turn. The schwheeler is pretty much that way at the moment too. The long / carving boards. I guess the VH Hellcat is a speedcarver / downhill stick, but I don't do that enough... And the lonely pool / park / street decks that pretty much never get ridden, along with a Roe LDP deck waiting to be set up. Anyone in the market for an old-school Zorlac pig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 what's the purpose of the dual rear trucks? more grip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 what's the purpose of the dual rear trucks?more grip? Yep.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Yep.. ...really? I was expecting some complex response or something... It seems like the extra wheels would also increase surface area touching the road meaning it would be a bit slower. Does it feel any different than just using one rear truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 ...really?I was expecting some complex response or something... It seems like the extra wheels would also increase surface area touching the road meaning it would be a bit slower. Does it feel any different than just using one rear truck? More traction is pretty much the reason behind six-wheelers. More 'thane touching the road = more traction. When it comes down to it, its cheaper to add a cast truck and another set of wheels than it is to buy a machined rear "traction" truck. Everyone who sees it usually has to try it out because it's so "different". 'Specially the young-uns. A bit slower? I don't know. Could be. Would probably depend more on the rider and the course than how many wheels and trucks the board has though. Does it feel different than using just one rear truck? Absolutely. It's heavier, reacts slower, it's harder to pump at slow speeds, more stable at higher speeds... It pretty much changes everything. As far as actual racing, the only time I might actually use a six-wheeler would be in pretty open GS / Super G courses, with BIG offsets that force you across the hill in a big way. Weight the back foot on this board and it's pretty hard to get the back-end to break loose. Anything more technical becomes too much work. We had a "beginner" straight course set up at a session a couple weeks ago. Probably 7-8 foot spacing on the cones (but I'm not sure). For giggles, I was would try and stuff it through that course once in a while. I could do it on the schwheeler, but like I mentioned, it was a LOT of work. Complex enough for ya now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 That's interesting. So basically, it feels more like a brick then ever before? Kinda like comparing a mazda rx-8 to a ford truck? which brings up another question of mine, are precision trucks worth the money? I could slide out on some 80a speedvents running slalom courses, but I haven't slid out on my 86a zigzags yet....ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Not mine but I get to put this together next week for my brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 how come you have all these candy spanks (clutch?) boards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 the Sodafactory AKA CandySpanks, Clutch, Airotica is in Bristol RI, I live in Westerly RI....the distance is about 50 miles, Rus is a friend and he makes very nice boards. That last one is too nice for me but my younger brother has some disposable capital and wanted a new board for land paddling. He's shipping the parts to me and I'm assembling it and giving to him for his birthday so to alleviate questions from his wife (he thinks anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 How much do the boards run for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 How much do the boards run for? my simple maple construction boards run about $109-$119....that beauty on the other hand is a Aspen and Mahogany Vlam bottom sheet with a surf resin hotcoat (think bar top) and aircraft clear I think it was $189 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 That's interesting.So basically, it feels more like a brick then ever before? Kinda like comparing a mazda rx-8 to a ford truck? Not at all. It's like comparing a Kessler 162 to a Kessler 185. You wouldn't want to try and stuff the 185 through a slalom course, and a six wheeler isn't designed for tighter slalom skateboard courses. It doesn't feel like a brick at all, it's just not for technical stuff. Fast, wide-open stuff, yes. Isn't that what a quiver is for? The right tool for the right job? which brings up another question of mine, are precision trucks worth the money? If better traction and a more precise feel are "worth it" then precision trucks are worth it... There's a definite difference. Keep your eyes open in the classified secions on the skate sites. You can get precision schtuff for great deals. Every precision truck I own was purchased used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Not at all. It's like comparing a Kessler 162 to a Kessler 185. You wouldn't want to try and stuff the 185 through a slalom course, and a six wheeler isn't designed for tighter slalom skateboard courses. It doesn't feel like a brick at all, it's just not for technical stuff. Fast, wide-open stuff, yes. Isn't that what a quiver is for? The right tool for the right job?If better traction and a more precise feel are "worth it" then precision trucks are worth it... There's a definite difference. Keep your eyes open in the classified secions on the skate sites. You can get precision schtuff for great deals. Every precision truck I own was purchased used... so its really not needed unless you're running GS or SuperG ? (6 wheeler) I've seen some used in DH as well. any comments on that? (benefits?) Any specific precision truck you would recommend? I like the Surf-Rodz but those dont come in slalom sizes...do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 my simple maple construction boards run about $109-$119....that beauty on the other hand is a Aspen and Mahogany Vlam bottom sheet with a surf resin hotcoat (think bar top) and aircraft clear I think it was $189 How about one of the new Jailbaits? (toe-cutter?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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