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Archive for February 22nd, 2012
The Loaded Bhangra
So I’ve noticed a lot more people longboarding around town lately and have gotten to speak with a few of the guys who do daily runs down the hills up here. I actually hadn’t even heard of it until about a week ago and we just got them into the shop, and let me tell you, they SHRED. Not only do they have the slight kicktail and nose for shuv-its, manuals, etc. (which I love) but also has a slight “U” shaped concave which locks your feet in for more controlled sliding, and more overall comfort while riding. It’s perfect for bombing hills, carving, freestyling or just getting around town. They’re great all around boards and I’d recommend it whether you’re just starting or you’ve been boarding for awhile. The Loaded Bhangra is fairly long so it could be a hassle if you plan on carrying it everywhere but nonetheless if you’re looking for a quality all around board, this is it.
The Bhangra comes with Randall 180 silvers which are perfect for just about everything along with Abec 11 Zig Zags and Rush abec 5 bearings. Unless you’re looking for a more niche truck then I would suggest sticking with the Randalls the only thing I would recommend other than what it comes with already are Bones Reds bearings, or Bones Swiss, and of course your choice of color wheel. If there’s anything else you would like to know about the Bhangra then feel free to comment below.
Hard times
As I’m sure you’re all aware of, the economy as a whole has been going through some pretty hard times. Insurance as well as vehicles have gone up in price. Gas prices are up to almost 4 dollars, if it’s not already in some places. It’s even expensive to ride the bus back and forth everyday or buy a pass every month. It takes about 50-60 dollars just to fill my tank now, and fixing a flat or getting a spare part? Forget it.
However, as far as transportation needs go, Nordboard’s has a cheaper alternative then the average run of the mill fiberglass covered station wagon. Gas, insurance, even most maintenance will be a thing of the past with the longboards we have to offer. Even if you’re completely new to longboarding it’s both worlds cheaper and quicker to pick up than a car (and far more relaxing than a bus in my opinion). Not only are all of those miniscule tasks out of the way, but parking and parking fees are also out of the equation. Whether you’re new to the longboarding scene or you’ve been tearing it up for awhile, Nordboard’s has all of the longboarding gear you could need and more, and if you have any questions don’t be afraid to comment.