Slalom

hey fitz would u say bennet on front. or randal front and back ? Also were would u recommend buying from ? i was looking at sk8kings and they seem to have a lot of slalom gear

Hi Lucas check out http://www.boardshop.com.au/servlet/the-2654/SK8KINGS-AXE-II-ULTIMA... for a good deal on a slalom deck.

hey so i have been on the search for my first slalom board. i come up on subsonic boards they look amazing. has any used them. I am interested in this one http://www.subsonicskateboards.com/?q=Killroy-33. would u guys say that is suitable for slalom ?

Looks like a good board , you could set it up for a few types of style, price is ok , how much for postage

That's a copy of a proven killer board, The Pavel Roadster.

It's actually an improvement aswell with the wedge block on the tail.

Subsonic have been around for a while now and make very well designed, top shelf quality boards.

If shipping is reasonable I say buy it.

P.S.

Make sure you go for flex 3.

Contrary to popular belief, flex in a slalom board doesn't help pump. If anything it wastes energy you're trying to get to the wheels.

Nuthin wrong with that deck for slalom. 

so i was looking u can customise the board a lot. You can add a composite layer of either carbon fiber or fiber glass and also a layer of Texalium.  If you choose to buy a complete board shipping comes out to be 85 bucks, however if you get just the deck shipping comes down to 69 bucks. If any one eles was wanting a board we could talk about splitting the shipping. 

Hey so i talked to scott the guy at subsonic he was saying that we could customise that board and even add foam to make it lighter and all. if any one is interested 

Lucas, we need to get you doing slalom before you start spending too much.

Get to Allawah on 17th March.  There will be plenty of boards for you to try, and some serious slalom nerds (they all know who they are!) to help you with understanding the types of equipment used, and the mystery of the Pump
(or if I could get there ...the un-pump!).

You will get far more value out of being there....than posting here!

As to what deck is appropriate.....
there are some here that used to smoke everyone else on reshaped paddle pops!

i will make my way up there for sure. i live at wollongong so i can just get the train. thanks for the tip bernei. 

If you have limited cash (like most people) then I'd recommend spending it on fancy trucks rather than a fancy deck. Especially a front truck like a Radikal or GOG - in slalom that's the thing that makes the biggest difference equipment-wise once you've got the basics covered.

i must say gog's look beautiful, but i just want to start i will keep looking around for used gear. I will be sure to head to Allawah to get some tips :)

I would look for equipment in this order : wheels, trucks then deck. It is so hard to find high end trucks that if some G.O.G s turned up just buy them. Here is another good slalom deck with free postage. http://www.cre8ivesk8.com.au/default.asp?PageID=54&CatID=79&...

I got Lucas covered for everything but the deck. I think that's why he's been hunting for a plank.

Any interim dates for TS & hybrid slalom days in NSW,, ACT  We got the Retro day on the 17th any other in the pipe line folks, Any one on the South Coast want to get a Highlands/ Southcoast Comp day in April some time,

Cheers

MG

April looks like its out for a Highland fling to much on, so May could be it, before it gets to cold We will need to get a timer and some more cones from ASRA got a great rd in mind just need the skaters

i am in MG

Anyone bringing old school rides to Allawah? I will bring a Pro Class-ultra pro and a Calypso

pavel finaly has a good website and mail order. http://www.pavel-skates.com/boards.html any ASRA point races comming up?

Dan, tomorrow I'll find out more about this southern highland fling road - looks like it might be a good spot for a serious race. 

Thanks Retro Racer for the great day and all the skaters that made the treck to Allawah, Not many pics today, Had to much fun rolling on the old school decks , will post some pics soon.

MG

No Probs MG, thanks for your help and also boomer and bugs and fits and to all those guys who came along. I had a great day and iam hooked.

Zigzags or Bigzigs for tight hybrid and giant?

Please!.... help me!

What duros huh?

heh heh.....

2x Lemon 83A for the front

2x Lime 81A for the back

Hmmm...

HOLY CRAP!

Check out 313 skateboards slalom range!

http://www.313skateboards.de/index.php/products_vector.html

They look nice. Expensive, but nice. I like the ABS nose, but why didn't they include an ABS tail?

 Check this location out for an event, 1 hour from Sydney, No traffic at all. Bugs? 

More pics

Ben the hills look great , looking forward to the 26th,  the GS one looks the goods, that T intersection on the  Ts looks a bit sus for a tight 

I have skated there on a weekday with no traffic problems. Sunday seems to be perfect. And we could try out both hills anyway.

UPDATE; just setup an RTS on the rear with 90a SHR and 86a Elims. Very good traction, much faster than the cut-down gunmetals. I'm Ready for the 26th now.

Not the cars Ben ,just the speed factor , looks like you could be  1/2  a km down the road to wash off you speed,thats if we all make the corner lol

Good point, We'll just have to wait and see..

This new competition is all i need to see some slalom in action. I have been saving up to make a setup. Even though  i will just be watching, i am more then willing to help. 

Lucas,

There are always enough spare boards, so you can borrow a board on the day and have a go. 
 

Yeah Lucas, you can learn allot just by watching, asking questions and borrowing lots of different setups. I will 100% lend you my board for a couple of runs.  

Checking out some new trucks anyone ever used Radikal dragon claws or breath combo

I've ridden a board with a claw, felt nice, but gogs felt better. Thats just my opinion though....should try em both.

if you get GOG's you won't die wondering. Radicals are hard to work on. But I have lost to plenty of people on Trackers and Bennetts.

A Radikal Claw has the same geometry and is virtually identical to a GOG Classic. I doubt anybody could tell the difference riding them. The Radikals have a better axle design (less likely to snap), but if you use large centre-set wheels they can bite the baseplate - I've never had a problem running BigZigs with them though.

A GOG Foxy has the advantage of being able to change baseplate angles, which I would really like, as I like to use the same deck for every course, but change angles depending on the speed/tightness.

Radikal are great. Once they're dialed in you may never adjust them again for GS and Hybrid.

You'll either have fun or get a major case of the shits dialing in. Wedges and deck bolts are often a challenge. Adjustable angle plates certainly make life alot simpler.

the  draw back with the radikal is you have to unwind the kingpin every time you have to  take the hanger off, the kingpin is recommended to be loctited back in & the titanium kingpin is recommended to be changed every 12 months due to the flex in it, I found this one out as my kingpin snapped clean in the baseplate a few months ago mid run at top speed...scary shit to loose the whole hanger on the road...horses for courses though..everyone's decision is gonna be different...