ASRA - Australian Skateboard Racing Association

types of foot stops

Hey everyone..i am currently in having a bit of a dilemma here. 

 

im unsure whether to make a round foot stop ( like the ones made from bushings)

or 

an actual shaped one, such as this one http://www.skateboardracing.org.au/photo/gedc0360-1?xg_source=activity

 

i have never used a foot stop before, so could u guys give me some pro's and cons of each type.

 

much appreciated, cheers guys

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Permalink Reply by Jezza on May 30, 2011 at 23:36
Do you move your front foot around a lot (as in pivoting it when you line up for a corner)? if so, go round, if no, then a shaped one
Permalink Reply by Elliot O on May 30, 2011 at 23:47
Try both, everyone's different.
But if you have one for long enough, you learn how to use it.

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jack on May 31, 2011 at 8:53

Bushing is less restrictive.

Also putting a chunk of wood on your board weighs it down.

And you have to find a piece of wood then cut it out then shape it etc etc

all you need for a bushing is some spare bushing lying around and a longer bolt. Only wasted 5 minutes if you don't like it.

And if you feel the desire to freeride or do a 180 you won't be stuck with a constrictive piece of wood. Just a bushing which will guide your foot to the pockets.

Permalink Reply by Billy Bott on May 31, 2011 at 10:15

thanks for the advice guys. after reading all of your comments, i think i shall go with a bushing foot stop or just cut a round one out of some thick plastic that i have lying round..

 

cheers


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jayden Mitchell on May 31, 2011 at 11:25
bearings also work. i use 3 bearings as a footstop
Permalink Reply by liam healy on June 11, 2011 at 18:57
Permalink Reply by Billy Bott on June 11, 2011 at 19:28
thanks for the help guys....i just made a round one the other day and it works fine
Permalink Reply by Billy Bott on June 11, 2011 at 19:28
why would i pay 12 bucks for that when i could easily make it in under 10 minutes?!?

liam healy said:

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Skittles on June 11, 2011 at 19:54
People pay for convenience.  Just look at vending machines, extra $1 for a bar of chocolate and they still make millions, even ones within a 2 minute walk of a coles...
Permalink Reply by Billy Bott on June 11, 2011 at 19:55
ah tru....its ridiculous isnt it

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