Thought you might want to see my longboard setup.

[ant]

I know there are a few longboarders on here so thought you might like to see some pics of my new set-up:

-The deck was shaped out of a lovely piece of ash by Paul Knowles from Grizboards http://longboardsbygrizbee.webs.com/ and measures 60 4/8 x 11 1/8 x 6/8. This was custom made to my spec. Fantastic service can't rate Paul enough (he's a vw guy too)
-The trucks are Original S10 (250mm). These are the widest trucks i could find.
-Bearings are Bones Swiss, expensive but worth it.
-Wheels are Orangatangs 75mm 80a

This has all cost a small fortune, fortunately the deck was a Xmas present from my lovely wife
Just waiting for the weather to dry out a little so i can bomb some local hills 8)

Here are some pics, hope you like?

 

[sparkywig]

Nice.

 

[r73]

RAD 8)

 

[lard]

Looks quick just standing still!

So to risk exposing myself as a skating noob - are long boards mainly for bombing downhill?

 

[aogrady]

Hi!

That is awesome! I likey a lot!! :mrgreen:

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[ant]

Looks quick just standing still!

So to risk exposing myself as a skating noob - are long boards mainly for bombing downhill?

well sort of..... this one is just intended for cruising round on and the odd hill session.

 

[guidddo]

A picture you might want to see
a mate of mine sent me from a aquaintance of his over in the states

 

[SDL69]

WOW....you have a pool table too...!! lucky sod, wish I could afford one.

 

[kev mc]

nice pintail, pauls a good guy, local to me and a mate. drives a 13 window deluxe. one of local old skool surfers too.

 

[Graham L]

Very nice Ant, with an 80 wheel that will be super cool for some nice gentle carving, bring on the nice weather :mrgreen:

 

[r73]

Here's mine - not quite as retro - but a real snowboardy, carvey set up.
Just gotta wait for the snow to melt!!

 

[lembo]

http://www.youtube.com/user/Originalskateboards?feature=pyv&ad=5734028403&kw=skateboarding&gclid=CJz95_On4KUCFQJo4wodYF3I3g#p/u/0/9rXwBmGyMRo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[windsurfer]

That's sick Ant, it really is a beautiful Longboard, almost too perfect to ride. Bones bearings too, only the best hey!
I've just sorted my old skool Powell set up, i'll post some pics soon.

:mrgreen:

 

[ant]

Cheers for the comments fellas, the weather seems to be drying so i will hopefully get to ride it in the next few days

 

[Dirty Harry]

Great looking longboard you got there ant.

Here is a nice longboard movie :shock:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/1654340" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[scott wilson]

well nice fella but i thought you meant......

 

[surfbus]

I was also thinking about the surfing version:


My 9'6"ses by Blackwood XL, on Flickr

I'll take some photos of my Powell longsk8board...!

 

[ant]

9ft4 and frank

Me(left)my dog and me mate Will with his pig

 

[ianscooby]

Though I'd up load these as playing with a new phone not the best photos but anyway the first is mindless longboard with ronal 180's and nine balls the second are my shorties the bottom one is a fracture with softie 69's and the top board is and old g&s on reflex 5's

 

[thru_a_lupe]

that is a thing of beauty!!!!! 8)

i also thought you meant of the surfing variety!
new years res for me is to surf more! with all monies being saved for our big day.... i think many vw shows will be out the window this year... so i reckon more cruises up to the north coast are in order instead!