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Premium Member Comment by Fitz on October 27, 2011 at 17:13

Time for a new MyPage shot.

Cheers Marek, that ones a beauty.

ASRA Admin Comment by bernie on October 27, 2011 at 17:08

Hard to hide with that lid, and the panza-wagen trucks

Comment by Cents on October 26, 2011 at 14:15

Ok I tried the 86a/80a wheel combo and whilst it definitely made for a rougher ride at times on the smooth it was sharp and quick. Thanks Fitz and Haggy, I will probably run this for a while.

Premium Member Comment by Marek on October 26, 2011 at 14:14

I've found proof that the Slalom Group is harbouring some helmet Nazi's!

And yes I'm talking to you too Imi (and Bug's did I see an xrated Helmet in the 4th place prize pack at Waldalba?)

Premium Member Comment by haggy on October 26, 2011 at 9:28

Well said Fitz.

Cents - 80 & 86 is a fine combo and will work pretty much everywhere.  Only on giant slalom with big and long sweeping turns have i ever had my front wheels slip out.  and that was with the 85a coretechs, which ride like a 90a wheel.

Premium Member Comment by Fitz on October 26, 2011 at 0:04

Run the hardest wheel you can for speed, without sacrificing grip.

Grip is required more for the back truck so you usually run softer on the rear.

Its incredibly difficult to lose traction on the front unless you're doing something totally wrong.

Your technique will play alot into the equation. The better your skills the faster you'll go without losing grip so you'll want the hardest wheels to suit the surface.

These days I roll 86a Orange plus Zig front, Lemon Zig back,

if the course isn't as grippy I'll drop it back a few duros to Lemon front, Lime back.

Retro/Reflex make the best thane period.

 

Re: Helmets

If you have a helmet, wear it, otherwise why bother buying one.

If you are challenging yourself like pumping cones or rolling a hill, always wear one.

I see no harm in pushing along, flats cruising without one though, I do it.

Comment by Cents on October 25, 2011 at 23:14

Have always wanted to ask about the difference between front and back duro's. Most people seem to run duros which are +/-3 i.e lime and yellow zigs. I have a set of 80 and 86 would that be a silly combo? (currently running 80 and 83 inheats). Or is it the fact that if the pavement is good enough to run 86 you might as well run a higher duro in the back?

Premium Member Comment by haggy on October 25, 2011 at 18:23

wearing a lid is a good habit to get into.

i'm one of those people who skated for 20 years without ever wearing a helmet.  but a few slalom crashes showed me the light.  when slams happen in slalom they happen without warning and you can do little to soften your fall. 

do i always wear a helmet? well, no.  i cruise around and muck around without a helmet.  but anything more than just a casual muck around i wear a helmet these days.  i've seen enough bad head injuries to convince me its worthwhile...

Comment by Bozac on October 25, 2011 at 18:05

I always rock a lid when skating slalom just in case I stop dead on a pebble or something unexpected

ASRA Admin Comment by bernie on October 25, 2011 at 14:17

We always wear helmets, except those idiots that are already brain-damaged.

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