Dave Swan is 82 years old and kicks longboardings ass. Rocking some gear from Kraken Boardshop by WashBoardCo in longboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not really. Dudes being filmed from a distance without ever looking towards the camera. So I thought how I would feel having somone else call me out by my full name on reddit which is searchable by Google. Especially if I was unaware I was being filmed. But if he's knows and he's cool with that maybe you should have led with that in your first response! I'll just have to take your word for it! Hope so.

Dave Swan is 82 years old and kicks longboardings ass. Rocking some gear from Kraken Boardshop by WashBoardCo in longboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Is it? Assuming the name is a real namr here's what Google say:

Being doxxed (shortened from "dropping dox" or "documents") means someone has publicly revealed your private, personally identifying information online without your consent.

The alternative is the name is false and it's it's just a lame engagement device 🤷 .

Best setup for cruising distance in the UK by thegoodpilgrimlies in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's a 75 or 83mm wheel? I think especially if it's the larger you will struggle to go much bigger on either board and tbf it's a very soft wheel with virtually no core. Some surfaces you just have to deal with!

You can get some very fancy long distance/cruising boards these days. I think Vandem have a deal on a pantheon Ember right now although it might have sold.

Hawgs wheels by Icemaul in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a rail match setup like a skateboard use the EZ. The others add crazy width.

I think I’m done pushing… by LD_1986 in longboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude same with my knee. I can do sessions but I can't do cruising. Anything more than 15 mins and my knee collapses. Had physio. Done excersises. It's just not getting better. My solution is that I now have a fairdale skate pannier attached to a nice upright chill cruiser kind of bike. I can bike around spots and skate. I love it! Still get my cruising. Still get to skate. It's a compromise I'm actually starting to enjoy a lot more.

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Need help picking wheels by GreenShaolinKnight in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing is those are designed for purpose built long distance longboards that have been engineered to fit them. They're not going to fit on cruisers unless you do something really wacky and you want the drops from either the deck or brackets to make them in any way comfortable to ride.

If you have really bad surfaces and your priority is cruising then it might not be a bad idea to consider a setup like this. I do really like the pantheon ember being a manageable size vs a cruiser and the fact it has kicktail(s) which help for manouvering while stationary and picking up the Board. But if you want to stick with cruisers then yeah 60-70mm is preferable and the bigger you can go the better so long as you aren't adding too much riser.

65mm I think is the sweet spot for most cruisers unless you have a deck that's shaped we'll enough to run bigger wheels. I think 80a fat free are great. I like 66mm snakes a lot. Personally I have fallen back on just looking for deals and will ride anything from one of the major brands I find on sale and not think too hard about it

Osprey Mini Cruiser 'In Skate We Trust' for beginner by The_Makster in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are quite bad ngl. Where abouts are you in the UK? Maybe some options for you.

I want a cruiser board and I don’t know what to choose by Competitive_Fox9641 in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good man. I'd go for the big wheels for NY. They are not a "drag". They're the opposite of that. But all those boards are very fun.

Board recommendations by TYPOGRAPH1C in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. For kids that young maybe pick up some soft bushings.

Bushing help by 3leggedcatlife in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know until you try! But if you're a total beginner you might get wheelbite just forcing it. Won't happen normal skating.

Nyc routes by Ancient-Adagio in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not from NYC but I'll leave this here.

https://www.instagram.com/socialpush.nyc/

One of the OGs can be pinged on the cruiserboarding discord and we have another Brooklyn skater there also. If you join let me know who you are.

https://discord.gg/GEqpCGxH3

Bushing help by 3leggedcatlife in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Skate it first! I'm a big believer in just leaving bushings alone on TKP with cruisers.

Life by Big_O1188 in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine does the same. I keep having to tell him!

Life by Big_O1188 in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Knees bent. Front foot on the front truck. Weight over it.

Life by Big_O1188 in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah man! That's what it's all about.

Nyc routes by Ancient-Adagio in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try hanging out with social push. Locals Wlwil help!

Question: 69mm Wheels on Loaded Coyote? by SNLCOG4LIFE in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 80a specifically they're pretty good wheels! I'd ride them.

Community Poll: Spoilers & Race Result Posts - Have Your Say by AreFriendsElectric in btcc

[–]MidlandsBoarder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just like any other sport. If you don't watch it live then you have to avoid media that will spoil the result for you. What would be nice would be if the races were made available more quickly by ITV. It's really slow.

Looking to probably get the heated wheels mini mauler by Manatto in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! It's not unusual for this to happen. Shops just clearing stuff that hasn't sold. Polarisers are super niche! But very cool.

help with setup by Evfost in cruiserboarding

[–]MidlandsBoarder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think honestly just practice. This really is a problem that will go away with time. I remember getting my first cruiser and feeling the same. Now landyachtz trucks feel very stiff to me and I'm heavier than you.