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Skate Diary 1: I did need new wheels


On 04/09/2015 at 03:19 PM by V4Viewtiful

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Yeah cruising the mean street of the park proved tricky as I found my wheels weren't as suited as I'd hoped.

The aren't marked but they are size 52(ish)mm size, I don't no the density though.

For those who don't know the mm size is the circumference of the wheel, and the density the thickness, the larger the wheel is gives you an easier ride with slow Acceleration due to having more grip, that's suited for the street, density (represented by 'A') is the whether the wheels will absorb impact (well, sorta) and also get more grip, the lower the density the more bounce giving you a smoother ride on normal roads, stopping small object tripping you up, the reverse which is for doing tricks so when you land you can plant your feet better, they are also more durable because they're thicker.

You don't need to know to much about the contact patch but Bart Simpsons one is huge. It's the old school 80s look. I don't want that.

To solve this I suppose a 60mm with 86(ish)A would be just enough, I'm getting a set from the Bones manufacturer.

 

I've taken a fare share of dropping today due to me newfound wheel problem (yes, it's the wheels fault, shut up!) but i'm gaining my balance back (and my confidence), I'm glad there weren't many people to see me fall on my jacksy.

You never really know how unfit you are till you start excercizing and boy, am I out of shape.

No attempt at tricks today, I'm for now just concentrating on going in a straight line without falling on my face (the later I'm failed at once).

 

I'm a little sore but I had fun relearning this young people stuff, I was just fine being grumpy. And on such a nice day too.

 

This is V saying "My chin still hurts"


 

Comments

jgusw

04/09/2015 at 05:42 PM

"You never really know how unfit you are till you start excercizing and boy, am I out of shape."  Damn, do you speak the truth. Laughing

Super Step Contributing Writer

04/09/2015 at 07:38 PM

Yeah, I hate showing up to the gym after missing it for too long and being able to lift about 10 or more pounds less than I have for some time. 

Anyway, that's cool you're skateboarding. I tried it for a while a long time ago around when the first Star Wars prequel came out (I know because my board's design was Anakin podracing). I don't think I ever even learned to ollie.

jgusw

04/09/2015 at 08:05 PM

I'm teaching my daughter how to ollie.  She's riding on an old board a friend gave me many years ago.  I'm planning to buy her a skateboard real soon.  They aren't as expensive as I thought.  I may even buy one for myself.  That will cut into my money for games though. Undecided

V4Viewtiful

04/11/2015 at 08:08 PM

An ollie will be hard for me now as i can barely stretch these days. Geez, wasn't Episode 1 1999 or 2000? I went with my older brother with a lightsaber.

V4Viewtiful

04/11/2015 at 08:06 PM

My Body still hurts

KnightDriver

04/10/2015 at 02:31 AM

I heard that term "jacksy" on a sitcom a while ago (I think it was French and Saunders) and have been using it ever since. I think I was using it wrong though. I thought it meant crotch when it really means butt. I love British slang. So interesting. 

V4Viewtiful

04/11/2015 at 08:05 PM

Yeah, we have slang for slang here, I can't keep up with the youth either these daysTongue Out

KnightDriver

04/12/2015 at 02:25 AM

Slang of my own region isn't interesting. Everyone elses though? BRILLIANT!

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