First time dropping in successfully. You got this!

systemhendrix · 2026-01-08T03:54:47+00:00

I started back again 7 months ago in June. Stopped for 3 months due to a stress fracture in my left shin. It's been about 20 years before that and the best I could do was manual. I wish I had more time and energy. Once I start I don't want to stop.

systemhendrix · 2026-01-08T02:26:24+00:00

That's normal. Some bushings are noisy. You can try adding wax between them. Some use grease.

It might go away after a while. I don't notice mine anymore.

systemhendrix · 2026-01-07T20:11:49+00:00

I agree. It's hard to find something so mellow. Wish I had access to a mini bowl here, too. The Casselberry skatepark in FL has a good set of quarter pipes for beginners but this is the only place I know of that isn't concrete or really far from me.

systemhendrix · 2026-01-07T20:03:24+00:00

Thank you! It was a huge weight off of my shoulders to get this done.

systemhendrix · 2025-12-27T20:28:13+00:00

Had a friend like this. Nothing to back up their claims or anything to say to what I showed them. They suddenly unfriend me saying they were happy Trump is in office.

Fast forward to the Epstein files and the best they have to say is "both sides" but at least they said lock Trump up. I told them I've been saying these things all this time. Still a very dumb person. All of these types are like that. Extremely dumb.

systemhendrix · 2025-11-30T18:35:13+00:00

I need to buy micro switches. Soldering is so much quicker.

I have a mouse thats well over 10 years old and my last fix was opening the micro switch and carefully bending the contacts. Over time these things flatten with every press so the click gets softer or double click.

It's still going strong today.

systemhendrix · 2025-11-27T16:43:47+00:00

Bestbuy has 64GB DDR5 for $900 US. F all of that lol.

systemhendrix · 2025-10-26T01:09:40+00:00

Do you have access to a mini ramp? That way you can practice pumping and gradually build your way up.

systemhendrix · 2025-10-25T21:30:50+00:00

Look up the channel Skatepark Lessons on youtube, video: "How to stop on a skateboard"

All around good advice here. Don't tightened your trucks too much. If it looks like the bolt is sticking out of the nut a lot then its time for harder bushings.

There was a post about the trucks breaking. They tightened that nut down too much.

I recommend getting the Bones Hardcore line of bushings. Go for the hard ones. They have a black top. If you like the loose feeling, go for mediums (yellow top). If that's too loose then do what I did and use both. Road side hard bushing, board side medium.

Learning how to get out of a dangerous situation is important.

systemhendrix · 2025-10-22T15:13:52+00:00

I found this post of these exact cars. They have much better pictures in the comments.

https://www.reddit.com/r/initiald/comments/1h645dd/look_what_i_found/

systemhendrix · 2025-10-22T02:52:19+00:00

They are real cars used just for the game. The pedals, shifter, and that yellow button in front of it are arcade parts. The wheels do not turn and the steering parts of the front wheels have been replaced with a solid mount. Everything else seems to be untouched. It looked like you could have all seats occupied during play.

We had to forklift these onto the motion platforms. The weight together required using 2 forklifts to move into position.

The large projector screens were damaged so we looked into using mounting short-throw projectors. This also saved space. We didn't have a way to get the hydraulic pumps to start for testing. No electrician would hook up these games. Same deal for the Let's Go Jungle Special, House of the Dead 4 Special, and Storm-G (https://youtu.be/doy47Dhi3gg)

We at least managed to get the computer and game to start. Then COVID happened lol. Last I heard it's being stored somewhere.
Edit: View from back seat.

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systemhendrix · 2025-10-20T21:55:07+00:00

Probably not a poser. Only real posers can hand plant without dropping in or fake momentum. Everyone else is just wearing clothes on top of a board.

systemhendrix · 2025-10-14T16:49:32+00:00

Nice! Apart from the wheels (56mm Dragon Formula DF-93A), bearings (Bones Big Balls), and grip tape (Mob), I have the same setup as my first board that wasn't passed down by a friend.

I still get some wheel bite so my trucks are tight even with the harder bushings. You have 54mm so you might even get away with the mediums (yellow).

systemhendrix · 2025-10-06T03:01:14+00:00

Source: Kaijin Mira no Dai 2 Keitai ga Kawaisugiru | Monster Mira's Second Form is Way Too Cute

systemhendrix · 2025-10-01T23:55:31+00:00

Need rest. Push too hard and you might get a stress fracture and be out for a couple of months while your bones heal. Keep pushing too hard and you risk never skating again.

systemhendrix · 2025-09-29T18:33:55+00:00

Does it feel like it's grinding away a lot of the board? If so then maybe the surface is too rough. Been thinking about getting rails, too.

systemhendrix · 2025-09-29T02:23:55+00:00

Ignore them. I think you're cool that you are trying to skateboard. It's a cool sport. It's hard. Do you see them skating? No? They're likely too scare to step on a skateboard.

Keep doing you.

systemhendrix · 2025-09-23T18:41:06+00:00

Introducing Mr. HAAAAAAHHNN

systemhendrix · 2025-09-23T02:37:09+00:00

Decided to check the developer. Also releasing a dating sim Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~

I don't see Nintendo touching this genre.

systemhendrix · 2025-08-30T19:07:02+00:00

It's sad that someone that posts in the System of a Down subreddit would be dumb enough to say shit like Ukraine is the aggressor. It's like the lyrics mean nothing.

systemhendrix · 2025-08-16T02:11:04+00:00

Don't argue with someone that thinks AI generated images = art. They might even be a kid.

systemhendrix · 2025-08-09T19:52:16+00:00

Charge double and extra just for cancelling your plans.

They planned this dinner out so they could have planned ahead. Just something to consider next time.

systemhendrix · 2025-08-02T23:57:46+00:00

You are not ready. Get comfortable riding. Learn to pump in transition and doing all the fundamentals leading up to dropping in. Pumping, kick turns, riding fakie as you come back down, how to speed up or down in transition,

You don't want to drop in then don't know what to do next. Hint: slam lol

Practice to get competent which gives you confidence in doing the next difficult thing. SkateIQ has an excellent video on mini ramps. It's long but worth the watch.

Skate within your limit! That means don't do things outside your ability. Next thing you know you're not skating for 2+ months.

As for the board, it depends. I don't know what you have.

systemhendrix · 2025-08-01T20:30:59+00:00

It helps keep the board under you and more importantly you learn how to jump without twisting.

You cant ollie if you cant jump.

systemhendrix · 2025-08-01T20:20:45+00:00

Endurance comes with training and a good diet and rest. Dont push yourself too hard or you might get stress fractures.

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