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Truthfully not really sure on the sound. I changed them out. I will have to check the Cuei bearings and maybe the inside is touching the truck? Odd though since they were on before and no issues. I’ll try the other foot stop, too. Thanks.

It could be? Not really sure.

They were road ground.

Much thanks and keep enjoying your cruising-and slides will come on time. Barely started myself legitimately training & trying for last 5 months on slides. Could definitely take some pointers on crusing because I don’t do that enough. Hearing that about UK roads, too, but make best of what you can. I’m having some trouble finding right training hills in San Antonio, Texas because I was spoiled in California hills, but so enjoying the fun. Good luck in your slides and continued cruising. 🤘👍

Thank you and will try that.

Thanks. Getting more comfy on all. Did try symmetrical last night, but didn’t do as well when I was on split 50/40 with 130 mm. Just need more time to focus on accurate balance, but feel it’s getting better the more time I spend in the crouch position.

@@cantskate5535 in my experience small trucks and split blaseplate are harder to ride and learn on

@@gonzo24. thanks and does make sense. Tried the 130 mm and 155 mm with splits - feeling better on both. Honestly, do feel more confident on 180 mm, but I use smaller ones to gauge progression in weight shift balance. Still enjoying all the failing to eventually learn.

Thank you. That does seem to make sense as even when I’m weighting the front-it still feels unbalanced because I am pointing more forward. Will be trying that tonight.

Always a good thing when wipeout is less serious - wet grass. Hoping you’re getting back into it and with safety gear. Good luck. 👍

@@cantskate5535 I had helmet and "personal airbag - fat belly". I met a wobbling. :) I started this april.

@@ojanovsky haha. All good. Glad you’re having fun and enjoying the skateboarding. 👍

Thank you and much appreciated. Still quite away from consistent technique, but definitely zero doubt I can stop. So enjoying the practice sessions and more fun with each learning skill set.

Much thanks and greatly appreciated for the incredible board and the comment. Yes, definitely seeing significance of balance basics and do plan on building on it for more skill with time. 🙏🤘

Thank you. 🤘

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Yes. I attempted to slide, but the board had not turned completely and board went out from underneath me.

Pay attention to use the edge of your back foot on the edge of your deck to prevent this

@@clemssierbaument9025 thank you. I’ve never tried that. Mostly freeze in position.

Thanks and just a reinforcement of got to work at stuff. Still stoked even now to keep going.

Thank you. 🤙

Great info as always and thank you. 🙇🏻‍♂️ Like the car parking idea, cones, etc, Abec 11 wheels - that I’ve never tried and leather patch. Just swapped wheels on the Athena and Comet to Hawgs and Cuei killers to prep on standys-but will attempt to practice going around corner with puck down-maybe toe side- as well have better control in balance in tuck.

@@cantskate5535 For standies, Hawgs EZ Hawgs are awesome.

@@nickamarit thanks and good to know. A lot of hit n miss to build my understanding. Will be trying on Saturday early morning.

Thanks. Will try that in the future as have a set at home in CA. Just changed to Cuei Killers.

@@cantskate5535 cuei killers will not be good for learning standups. What is on there would be better for learning standups.

@@santacruisin thanks. A little overly zealous because truthfully don’t know their true capability.

Thank you. I’m using SpeedSound and Slopes App (purchased upgrade; using “telemetrics” option). My GoPro 11 tracks it too. I typically run all 3 because dependent on cell phone reception-it can get spotty or in consistent.

I’m using SpeedSound and Slopes App (purchased upgrade; using “telemetrics” option). My GoPro 11 tracks it too. I typically run all 3 because dependent on cell phone reception-it can get spotty or in consistent.

Thanks and have not tried negative rake yet. Just switched trucks on all the boards so need a little time to get use to them, but once that’s done-all good for trying negative rake. Hmm. I think I have 158 mm Caliber back in CA and all are 44 degrees, so will bring that set back next time. Will be trying some standys tomorrow with Bear 157mm on my Comet board…eh…we’ll see how that goes. Going to be wearing chest protector and full helmet .

@@cantskate5535 looking foward to the standy video =) The comet is very flexy... stiffer board is maybe better imo. For standys that will be the best protection gear to lose some fear before trying the first time. I was scared as hell when i tried a toeside. Furtunatelly i had powell snakes on the board so it was buttersmooth, and worked first try. But i watched maybe 50 videos on how to do a proper standy and did 100 trys on carpet with the deck only. That helped a lot too. 🤘🛹🛹🛹

Thanks. Planning to practice more attempts at continuing, and toe slides as well as standys-hopefully this weekend.

Whoa that’s cool. I would first check around your local area to see if any longboard skateboard shops as they may have a style you like. If none local, check out the board you may like for example: Comet Orbiter, Pantheon Athena Lisa Peters, Prism Owen Fox, and Rocket Phoenix. Those are the four top boards I have specifically for downhill. Do some research before buying one, you tube, reviews, etc. and remember it’s highly subjective - and each set up is unique to each rider - noob like me or pro. You can google suppliers or the two ones I primarily use are Muirskate and Motion Board Shop. Nate with Muirskate set up my Athena board and is a great resource - as well as any longboard store or vendor. It’s a great open community and privilege to learn from everyone. Any more questions, let me know. Good luck. Thanks.

Thank you and wish you well on getting back into it. I’d love to know where the spots are because I go up there about twice a month to indoor climb. I tried a couple spots, but they were probably not the best.

@@cantskate5535 Covered Bridge Dr, Rialto Blvd, Couple of roads off of Rialto are all pretty good. There are a lot of hills to discover out west. I'm not good enough at sliding yet to do most of these hills, I mainly hit up a parking garage over by the Pennybacher bridge, or other parking lots until I get kicked out.

New to the hill, but still exciting.

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My pleasure and all fun in learning. I think when asphalt is rubberized & super tacky, it makes dark thane? There is still some wear, but not clearly visible. I do have to say that these are the first wheels that I could feel the traction breaking which is huge for a noob like me. Gives me hope knowing that I’m sensing the board and the wheels. 🤘

Thank you for the encouragement and hope your night session was epic. 🤘

@@cantskate5535 yeah indeed it was epic =) my daughter was also there. It was her first nightskate with Dad... she knows no fear at all... Her first hillbomb this night was about 30kp/h..."I can go faster Daddy...this hill is for toddlers 😂

@@florianleonhardt620 haha - awesome. Cherishing memories. My oldest daughter just turned 24 years old, but she will always be my baby girl. Same with my 16 years old daughter. Glad it was high stoke.

@@cantskate5535 My daughter just turned 11 =) she was the one who got me back on the board. "I wanna learn how to skate. you used to skate when you were young" ...when you were young..I´m 38 haha 🤣 she learns very fast too. Did her first successful standup heelside today (proud Dad =) . we both watch your videos !😉

Thanks and enjoying the drive around for multiple hills. No, I was not able to roll away. Need to make that a consistent practice skill for each session. Truthfully, I was a little burnt out because I climbed hard earlier that morning. Feel like if I’m fresh - I have better chance at it.

​@@cantskate5535 I love driving too. Clears my mind. But yeah, when I drive, I'm too busy enjoying the drive to be looking for hills. lol I felt like the speed at which you were swinging fro and back for that slide @ 3:56 was ideal for an easier time to get back on the board. The quicker the swingback, the easier it will be to stand back up (the forward swing's speed isn't as crucial). However, with practice and experience, you'll later on be able to stand back up from a Coleman at any swingback speed. Your muscles will learn to adapt to the different speeds. But for now, I'd say go for a quick swingback as it is a little easier to practice standing back up. Good luck and enjoy!!!

@@nickamaritthank you. Yes, truly noticing speed is making everything easier, but also sketchy in case I eat it. 😆 I’ll be putting my full helmet on just in case. Sunday drives are definitely mind clearing. I was actually just driving around my new neighborhood and had this hill idea to revisit-since I saw one time before. All good fun in learning and progressing.

Oops..replied from my other account - eh. 😆

Awesome and good luck as well in your adventures. Still getting use to them. Just put on the 180 mm Caliber with 44/35 split. Love the board. Trying to use it without a torque board and we’ll see how it goes.

Actually didn’t know that, so thank you and makes sense why I lose control. Will be playing around with truck widths and currently have 180mm Caliber with split 44/35. Will be trying 157 mm for sure in the future.

Haha. Just have fun while continue to learn about yourself through your activities. 🤙 It’s amazing how your body adapts and get stronger mentally, physically and don’t forget bone density.

Mostly definitely if on long roads? Too sketch for me near traffic and beyond my current hill skill set.

@@cantskate5535 we got closed roads, quiet routes and great paths

Thank you and glad it got you stoked. I do now place my hand farther back and drop on my butt-less frequently, but all fun. Welcome back and good luck on your returning sessions.

Wicked cool and sounds like awesome fun. Definitely trying that around town thing and no hands down. I do plan on working stand up slides this month. Thanks for the inspiration. 🤘

@@cantskate5535 Yeah was super fun =) even the police had fun when they saw me. They drove behind me when i bombed a hill. there is a speed limit 30 km/h at 2200 till 600 in the morning . they called me a speeder haha. i ask how fast was I? So they answered about 50km/h... And I was like, Wow thats a new record 😂 everybody laughed so hard. I wear a signal vest at night, they appreciated that, so there was no problem. At sundays about 2200 the streets are almost empty. Perfect for a around town session.

@@florianleonhardt620wicked funny and cool. Nice police is a bonus. Thanks for reminder on night vest and visibility-will definitely do that. That’s some awesome speed-🤘

@@cantskate5535 yea about 50kmh (~31mp/h) is my limit at the moment... i love to skate sidewalk curbs , doing little jumps over cracks in the street, doing long smooth standups... I´m more a freerider who loves to go fast =) and yea a night vest is a must have =)

Thanks on rail, but found out next session not ready to use it properly. Almost ate it hard to the right almost face plant into curb-luckily I released a little. Yeah, the deer are everywhere. Nice to actually see animals foraging naturally despite residential areas. Believe they’re actually on protected reserve/estate that spans many acres where my new training area has so many hills.

@@cantskate5535 Grabbing rail usually means more braking. Combine that with sticky wheels, and you may end up highsiding if you don't slowly adjust to the extra braking. That's one of the reasons why I don't like to change wheels mid-session, my brain is still adapted to the previous wheels, and it does cause problems. When changing wheels, I usually have to start over from doing warm up carves all over again. Then keep increasing speed slowly.

@@nickamarit thank you. Will keep that in mind.

Thank you. 🤩🤘

Thank you. Enjoying the learning and definite practice, practice.

Thank you and yes, the intention was pendulum slides to first stop, then momentarily break, but continue. I’m up for the challenge. Typically just practice shutdown to ensure I can stop. Now that I’m including various training things-continuing on - consistently is another one. Thank you for the encouragement. 🤘

Thank you for the additional notes-very helpful. I do plan to put on Venom torque block and Riptide foot slab to see if it helps. Thank you for the support. Will trying this set up this weekend when I’m back in California.

@@cantskate5535 a foot slap will surely improve your weight distribution on the Pantheon Board, since there is no reference point (no drops , low concave). And i ride a torgue block too, about 2/3 of the stock thickness. I`m about to test negative rake at the weekend. I´m curious how it will feel and slide. 🛹

@@florianleonhardt620 cool, look forward to your test. I’ll be testing this weekend. Just found out running barrel board side and plug on street side. Think it’s more my weight distribution than anything, but we’ll see.

Front: white street/pink board Back: gray street/green board Not sure if Venom.

@@cantskate5535 Pink and green sound like Venom. But white and gray, probably not? Or maybe they're Venom SHR?

@@nickamarit makes sense. I’m going to have more time this long weekend to have serious look at set-up and my technique. In short, I don’t think I need to lean as hard, and will be attempting to have better weight distribution for consistency of control? We’ll see.

@@cantskate5535 Are you running any plug barrels? Or are you running insert bushings instead of plug barrels?

Just checked - street side plug barrel front & back.

Sometimes still clueless on why I wipe out, so thanks for mentioning the slop potential & Cuei spacers. Will be ordering today. 🤙

Yes it definitely is and so fun. Looking forward to many training sessions ahead.