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  1. GuyIncognito

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    #51 GuyIncognito, Oct 9, 2008
    Columbus Day (although might be a good day to take the Slutmobile to the park...teach the kids a lesson in Italian culture)
     
  2. AustinMartin

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    #52 AustinMartin, Oct 13, 2008
    We need photos of the Carbon fiber deck!!!
     
  3. WILLIAM H

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    #53 WILLIAM H, Oct 13, 2008
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    Here is the carbon fiber Turtledex board, it is of course much stiffer than a wood board and lighter so you have to adapt to it

    I was riding today wearing my Batman armor :) at first kids are shocked by it but they get over it quick, it may look goofy but I laugh when I fall
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  4. menoy

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    #54 menoy, Oct 14, 2008
    That pic is just too good :)
     
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    #55 LetsJet, Oct 14, 2008
    Look at those big urethane wheels.........can't find them like that anymore, can you?
     
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    #56 Mule, Oct 14, 2008
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    #57 AustinMartin, Oct 14, 2008
    Wow! that is awesome!!!
     
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    #58 3604u, Oct 14, 2008
    cool.
    am a skater here too.. but stopped as I had a bad accident and have titanium plates in my body now.

    used to love the Bones Bridgate and could catch air on half pipes etc and could do 360's,front side air, wrap ard etc on launch ram's etc. .. Those we the days,
    . .. .

    do share some of the tricks that you guys can do?
     
  9. rob lay

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    #59 rob lay, Oct 14, 2008
    I was looking at their 2009 bikes, looks like the DK Opsis is their best flatland? It is their only bike with front brakes, so I think that's the right one. Thanks for the recommendation, I think that's exactly what I need! Rode my Haro all weekend racing the Challenge car and good for getting around, but the weight and lack of good brakes reminded me it is useless for freestyle.
     
  10. b-mak

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    #60 b-mak, Oct 14, 2008
    Do not get a DK Fury. Please. It's all MIC. Plus, it's only the emo kids who ride flatland these days.

    I'm riding a custom--and I really mean custom--Supercross cruiser for my BMX these days.
     
  11. rob lay

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    #61 rob lay, Oct 14, 2008
    flatland is all I'm interested in (back in my day it was only called freestyle), too old for ramps and only reason I want to do this is bring back some childhood fun.

    What is MIC?
     
  12. b-mak

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    #62 b-mak, Oct 14, 2008
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    Made In China.

    Please, Rob, start here: http://supercrossbmx.com/mxdetail.html

    And I'll tell you that I just can't do a 20-incher after riding my cruiser.
     
  13. AustinMartin

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    #63 AustinMartin, Oct 14, 2008
    I'm not a kid, and I'm not emo. It's just a good bike. Does need front brakes.
     
  14. WILLIAM H

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    #65 AustinMartin, Oct 14, 2008
    I used a friends once it was AWESOME!!!! But, it was real heavy.
     
  16. WILLIAM H

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    #66 WILLIAM H, Oct 14, 2008
    Maybe it needs a carbon fiber deck :)
     
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  18. WILLIAM H

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    #68 WILLIAM H, Oct 14, 2008
    Thats awesome, I can do those moves too

    On Skis :)

    Not that talented on a skateboard anymore
     
  19. b-mak

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    #69 b-mak, Oct 15, 2008
    OK, Mr. Sensitive. I was saying flatland is for emo kids.

    DK's a good brand, but the Fury model has always been too short for me, height not length, and I'm only 5'9". Plus, they ain't made in the good ol' US of A any more. They're all from China. Being an old skool BMXer, I just can't ride a bike from China.
     
  20. AustinMartin

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    #70 AustinMartin, Oct 15, 2008
    Thats why I have the 24 inch!
     
  21. SDChris

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    #71 SDChris, Oct 16, 2008
    I started freestylin ;) in 1985 back in the Eddie Fiola days...I had GT Pro Performer. In 1987 I started to Skate and have never quit, I am 33 now...I have my wife right now posting some vids from a few years ago on youtube..I will post links once there up...

    I still have fun on bikes today though, I can still do bar endos, but i have to lay the bike flat to get out or when i pull it abck up, I touch, and tail whips (foot under the front tire, and kick the bike around)....Cherry pickers and fire hydrents and what not..but i am still just a skater and always will be... :)
     
  22. b-mak

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    #72 b-mak, Oct 16, 2008
    When did they make the Fury in the US?
     
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    #73 veloce92, Oct 17, 2008
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    somebody earlier mentioned the ripstick, which is more or less a two-wheeled skate board. My brother got one of these, and I ended up using it far more than him. Once you get an hour or two of practice down, you can go anywhere.
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  24. AustinMartin

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    #74 AustinMartin, Oct 17, 2008
    Yes, it is MIC, but that doesn't make it a bad bike.
     
  25. rob lay

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    #75 rob lay, Oct 17, 2008
    I just back ordered a 2009 DK Opsis, which is their flatland specialty bike. Replaces the Signal. Also last night I got the Haro Mirra Flair out and after tuning the brakes for 10 minutes got them biting perfect, so started practicing the basics. I've come up with a little routine of basic tricks and my goal is to go through it without a touch within a month.
     
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