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Discussion in 'Health & Fitness' started by WILLIAM H, Sep 20, 2008.

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  1. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #1 WILLIAM H, Sep 20, 2008
    I found a local skatepark w a wood bowl and a 1/2 pipe, its a little scruffy but fun and its good aerobic excercise and fun

    Trying to get in shape for ski season so this definately helps w balance & aerobic health

    Found out I can help some underpriveledged kids there too w new skateboards & pads so thats good
    had my first fall :)

    knocked the air out of me for a second and inspired me to buy pads & a helmet LOL

    Gonna try kite surfing one of these days too
     
  2. TG

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    #2 TG, Sep 20, 2008

    I recommend this around your house:
    http://www.indoboard.com/
     
  3. Aaya

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    #3 Aaya, Sep 20, 2008
    I'm with you on that one. Looks intense.
     
  4. WILLIAM H

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    #4 WILLIAM H, Sep 21, 2008
    skateboarding is much more fun :)

    Got to get more speed for the bowl, maybe a mini turbine on my board LOL
     
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    #5 GuyIncognito, Sep 21, 2008
    William, do you roll up to the skate park in the Slutmobile?
     
  6. TG

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    #6 TG, Sep 21, 2008
    True. You've inspired me to hit the skatepark today
     
  7. WILLIAM H

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    #7 WILLIAM H, Sep 21, 2008
    invest in some pads & a helmet, you'll thank me later :)
     
  8. WILLIAM H

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    #8 WILLIAM H, Sep 21, 2008
    One of these days after I become notorious over there :)

    Maybe I'll start my own skate team & start manufacturing boards
     
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    #11 david, Sep 21, 2008
    Yea verily. Believe him on that one. One of my editors just dropped off the side of a pool the other day. As he said, he turned, but the board didn't. 10 foot drop. Broken toe, but no punctured lung or cracked ribs as he feared. He wears a full set of pads and he was still pretty banged up.
     
  12. WILLIAM H

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    #13 Schatten, Sep 21, 2008
    I've been itching to do this for the past few years. Hmmm, always wanted to just order up some stuff from blankdecks.com or similar to give it a shot... again. But it has been a good twenty years.
     
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    #14 Etcetera, Sep 21, 2008
    Post pix of your cast when you get it.
     
  15. WILLIAM H

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    #17 WILLIAM H, Sep 22, 2008
    Just bought a carbon fiber deck :) and some more protective gear
     
  18. AustinMartin

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    #18 AustinMartin, Sep 22, 2008
    Post pix!!! BTW who makes those full body pads??? May be interested in some.
     
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    #19 TexasF355F1, Sep 22, 2008
    That's awesome!

    Bet they'll teach you a thing or two. ;)
     
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    #20 Ney, Sep 22, 2008
    Your next step is to get off of four wheels and on to two! Castor boards need the balance of the skateboard and continuous movement, but you never need to push off even up hill.
    http://www.ripstikusa.com/
     
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    #21 Schatten, Sep 22, 2008
    I'm too old school for that.
     
  22. WILLIAM H

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    #22 WILLIAM H, Sep 22, 2008
    I think mine are from Dainese, the motorcycle gear guys, just check out a motocross site

    I got some nice Puma Ducati booties for motorcycle riding, lots of the bike stuff is good for skating too as you have to deal w falls on asphalt on both

    except in a skatepark you dont get run over by a car after you fall off
     
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    #23 rob lay, Sep 22, 2008
    I did freestyle in junior high, but we hung out with the skaters at the same places. I finally broke down and bought a Haro freestyle bike a couple years ago. I don’t ride it much, it actually sucks compared to my old Haro FST from the late 80’s. The new one is heavy and brakes don’t bite. The two things you need for freestyle are light and precise brakes. I’ll find some old pics and post them.
     
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    #24 AustinMartin, Sep 22, 2008
    Thats why I have a Dk Fury, 16 pounds of pure insanity, fish-tailing on that thing is effort-less, and the brakes are amazing!
     
  25. WILLIAM H

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    #25 WILLIAM H, Sep 22, 2008
    Is that black board the original F board ?
     
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