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Archive for September, 2010
Sector 9 Mo’Sake Longboard review
The Sector 9 Mo’Sake longboard is an excellent all-around board whether you’re doing downhill, slalom, parks, or just plain cruising this board does it all! The Mo’Sake has a really long wheelbase which makes for more stability doing downhill as well as giving the board longer smoother turns. I recommend the Mo’Sake to any beginning to advanced riders.
The sector 9 Mo’Sake comes with san clemente trucks and wheels which are perfect if you’re just beginning but I highly recommend customizing your board with some of our premium trucks and wheels. For trucks i recommend buying chargers or bombers if you’re going to be sliding but if you’re not then definitely get the sidewinders. For wheels I recommend getting any sector 9 or Orangutang wheel in a 70mm or higher . As for bearing the board comes with abec 5′s but these can wear out fast going at high speeds, so I recommend buying some sector 9 ceramics or reds which are only 10$ extra but make a load of difference.
Encouraging an Active Lifestyle
It practically goes without saying that advanced technology has made our lives better in an infinite number of ways. The Internet allows us to look up just about any piece of relevant information in a matter of seconds, and cable channels are specialized to our exact tastes and preferences. But sometimes an overabundance of convenience can translate to other problems.
Many of today’s children are overweight or even obese, and lack of physical activity is the primary cause. With that in mind, any means to facilitate some exercise would be a significant help. Your child may want to ride their downhill longboard to look cool and hangout with their friends, but these boards also serve a truly altruistic purpose: saving our children from the burden of serious health problems in the future.
Arbor Bamboo Axis Longboard Review
The arbor bamboo axis is the newest shaped longboard from arbor. It is a drop through model that allows high speed with lots of stability. It is great for carving, down-hill riding, and lots of speed. It was designed symmetrically allowing you to ride the board forward or backwards with the same feel. It has a medium flex to the deck which allows you to carve nice and smoothly.
When setting up the bamboo axis put some 10″ gullwing charger trucks on it for added stability and it also allows the trucks to stick out just enough to put a nice 75mm orangatang durian wheel on the board in the purple duro which is perfect for all types of riding. I would set it up with a bones swiss bearing for ultimate speed and longevity.
Arbor Koa Axis Longboard Review
The arbor koa axis is one of the newest shapes in the arbor family. It is a drop through model that was built with speed and stability in mind. It is great for carving, down-hill riding, and lots of speed. It has a symmetrical shape allowing you to ride the board either way with no difference at all. The shape of the board was inspired by arbors roots, SNOWBOARDING. It has a medium flex to it which allows you to carve nice a smooth without too much bounce and just enough flex.
When setting up the koa axis put some 10″ gullwing charger trucks on it for added stability and it also allows the trucks to stick out just enough to put a nice 75mm orangatang durian wheel on the board in the purple duro which is perfect for all types of riding. I would set it up with a bones swiss bearing for ultimate speed and longevity.
Arbor Koa Hybrid Longboard
The koa hybrid is a great board for cruising the streets and mashing around town. It sports a nice nose and kicktail that allow you to olly, manual, or do just about any type of trick that you can on a regular skateboard. The koa hybrid sports a top layer of hawaiian koa wood on top of canadian maple pressed together to make a unique and beautiful looking board. They call it a hybrid because it is just that; longboard and skateboard all in one. This board can keep up with just about any longboard cruising down the street but can also be taken into the skate parks to carve the bowls.
Recommended set up for this board varies depending on what you are wanting to do with the board. But my recommendations that will allow you to do a little over everything would be to set it up with 10″ gullwing charger trucks for a nice wide base. For the wheels put some orangatang fat free 65mm yellow wheels that will allow for a nice smooth ride but also grip the walls in the skate park just enough. For bearings set it up with some bones reds for a smooth glide that will last a while at a nice low price.
Summertime Longboard Rides
During the summertime I take every opportunity I can to soak up the sunshine. Opportunities to enjoy the warm weather are scarce in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s imperative to make the most of everyday. From June to August, my main conveyance is my longboard skateboard.
Not only does it give me a chance to enjoy the amazing Seattle summer, I also save money on gas, which is particularly nice during the summer, when gas prices tend to be there highest. The great thing about a longboard, as opposed to a bike or scooter, is that it’s also compact and convenient to carry. This allows me to easily take it into stores or restaurants or throw it in a cab if I don’t feel like skating back across town at the end of the day.