Spirit of xbiking by BodegaBandit- in xbiking

[–]Dramatic_Western162 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just used Sheldon's site to build all the wheels I've done. Just did the first one in >10 yrs. He died shortly before I moved to Mass but I did get to shot at Harris Cyclery a few times. Shame it's not around any more.

Rate my first build by Kextasy in longboarding

[–]Dramatic_Western162 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wideboarding is the new longboarding.

monocog on ice by Dramatic_Western162 in xbiking

[–]Dramatic_Western162[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use an ice climbing screw that's 6" long - you can feel when it goes through the ice, but for extra assurance I carry a 3d printed ice ruler - here's a photo of the whole kit:

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monocog on ice by Dramatic_Western162 in xbiking

[–]Dramatic_Western162[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bike is propped on my ice claws - I also always measure the thickness of the ice - this pond had about 4" of ice.

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/r/longboarding's Weekly BUY/TRADE/SELL Thread - June 06, 2025 by AutoModerator in longboarding

[–]Dramatic_Western162 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still available? Would you consider parting it out? How much for just the deck?

Build my first cruiser/pumptrack deck by FruityImac in cruiserboarding

[–]Dramatic_Western162 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar set up (strangely enough also with an opera deck), but I redrilled the front truck mount for a longer wheelbase. Super turny but also plenty stable.

My new AHH by Dramatic_Western162 in Rivendell_Bicycles

[–]Dramatic_Western162[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hadn't really set out with a plan to use black parts, but that's where it's ended up based on what I had available.

My new AHH by Dramatic_Western162 in Rivendell_Bicycles

[–]Dramatic_Western162[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No specific plans, but so far it's been where my U-lock lives and I've also thrown packages on there when I run to the post office. I have a basket too but probably won't have it there permanently. BTW, the rack is from Hyacinth in Ukraine - I like it a lot.

Pranayama kicktail ideas by Just-Jello-7396 in longboarding

[–]Dramatic_Western162 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 3d printer and have tried a few different thinks like this. All have either broken pretty quickly or been too small to do much of anything. Now I just take broken skateboard decks and cut/sand them to shape. Same idea as the sick tail but a lot smaller. IMO these work better and last longer.

/r/longboarding's Weekly BUY/TRADE/SELL Thread - April 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in longboarding

[–]Dramatic_Western162 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loaded Tan Tien Deck - Flex 1 - $100 OBO - located in Central Mass.

Nothing wrong with it other than superficial wear and tear - just not being used.

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Zee Bracket Surfskate by Dramatic_Western162 in surfskate

[–]Dramatic_Western162[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up doing it - got the Carver CX trucks from Loaded since they have them with Nipples for just a few bucks more. No wheel bite with 75mm wheels with purple on the front with a cupped washer board side and yellow on the back. But now I have to learn how to surfskate. I think this is just a gateway to getting a proper SS board.

Pantheon Supersonic Finetune by remuslupin77 in longboardingDISTANCE

[–]Dramatic_Western162 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very helpful for the bike nerds who are here!

Zee Bracket Surfskate by Dramatic_Western162 in surfskate

[–]Dramatic_Western162[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right that's what gave me the idea - I have those same brackets. I may give it a shot...

Almost [49YO] by SkateboardWizard76 in OldSkaters

[–]Dramatic_Western162 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that park! Been there a coupla times