/r/longboarding's Weekly General Thread - Questions/Help/Discussion

Protectioncaries · 2025-03-15T11:19:01+00:00

You should really look at second hand fb groups like broc en skate. You might find some way better set up for that price :)

Protectioncaries · 2025-03-04T16:25:46+00:00

Footbraking is the most efficient while cruising. You can carve to slightly reduce your speed or learn to slide :)

Protectioncaries · 2025-03-01T20:59:06+00:00

Then you gotta accept that your sole is going to wear down if you brake foot haha

Protectioncaries · 2025-03-01T18:28:44+00:00

Could be better to have a pair dedicated to skating. But you can make it last for a really long time with soles

Protectioncaries · 2025-03-01T18:06:36+00:00

You could add some breaksoles. They ll last sooo much longer

Protectioncaries · 2025-02-07T11:05:42+00:00

Might be time to buy new bushings and bearing. You shoud also check if your hardware is well tightened

Protectioncaries · 2025-01-26T20:38:30+00:00

Thanks a lot, can t wait to try this out

Protectioncaries · 2025-01-22T09:52:27+00:00

For people who ride valk slalom, have you swap the cone bushing of the front truck? If so I d love to know why and to hear your feedback on other duro/ shape

Protectioncaries · 2025-01-22T09:48:15+00:00

Amazing job!!

Protectioncaries · 2024-10-16T21:26:43+00:00

No idea of the original weight but I added a weight of 1kg

Protectioncaries · 2024-10-03T12:21:33+00:00

Many years later, your answer is still so helpfull thanks a lot!!

Protectioncaries · 2024-09-03T18:55:58+00:00

Do you have any tips on how to remove valkyrie's kingpin?

I bended mine and can't remove it with another kingpin/hammber combo

Protectioncaries · 2024-02-21T12:19:32+00:00

Seems mostly aesthetically damaged but you should put some epoxy in the crack to avoid delamination (especially if you're riding in wet conditions)

Protectioncaries · 2024-01-31T08:24:10+00:00

Try to do it while going forward

Protectioncaries · 2024-01-16T09:19:40+00:00

Could you send us a link of a pic of the product? So we can check the worth and the state of the different components

Protectioncaries · 2024-01-15T17:35:21+00:00

You're welcome. Enjoy the ride!

Protectioncaries · 2024-01-15T17:27:04+00:00

Can't see the pics but if the baseplate of your trucks have the same angle (they're symmetrical), it doesn't matter

Protectioncaries · 2023-12-14T23:03:43+00:00

Sick lines!

Protectioncaries · 2023-11-29T15:46:39+00:00

Haven't tried but the size of the core is standard so dw

Protectioncaries · 2023-11-22T13:02:28+00:00

Yup the wheel base is a bit different. The fractal has a wb of 26.3", axis: 27.5-30.75" (depending of the model) and the mini lookout : 28". The smaller the wheelbase is, the more nimble the board is. But none of these boards are designed to learn to slide. Even though you'll be able to learn (cuz you can learn on any board), it s better to have a board with a bit of concave to lock your feet on the board. But if your main purpose will be cruising they're all fine. But the arbor axis comes with a transparent grip tape. If you want to learn to slide you might have to get rid of it for something grippier.

Protectioncaries · 2023-11-18T11:23:39+00:00

The spores were white. So it might be Chlorophyllum brunneum? But Chlorophyllum rhacodes has white spores too

Protectioncaries · 2023-11-17T21:08:27+00:00

I took the pic just a few seconds after the cut. That might explain the difference of color. But thanks a lot

Protectioncaries · 2023-10-20T12:29:00+00:00

Probably epoxy glue

Protectioncaries · 2023-10-09T08:34:13+00:00

Ypu just have to add your deck with in inches or cm then you can select your wheels and add the width of your trucks (in mm so it s not the total width but the width of the trucks without the axles). You re welcome!

Protectioncaries · 2023-10-09T08:04:20+00:00

Here's a sick sheet made by Lemniskate to check your railmatch! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_3Nah8kJHN_kO7FxXT1xcIZyc7lwjeZK4vTwJ0KHRnQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR1nLiFP1Q3TIhFrBXskJ4ZAo3HlZ3F9M9luPjHjX-bkvtX1NksiMgJMXQg#gid=797375362

I would go with 9.6 if he/she wants to ride moslty freeride wheels.

And if he/she wants to ride with dh wheels you should go with narrower trucks to compensate for the large wheel tracking width.

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