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I came across this in the Sunday paper today and just had to share this with all of you. The first thing is that the two guys in the picture are not wearing any shoes now even the newest of groms…Click here for the full story

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bugs Aug 30, 2010.

 

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Bugs replied to Richard Powers's discussion 'Heels on Wheels'
I've got no problem with it. It's really just an ad for the gear and the stores that sell it, disguised as a news story. In terms of whether it's good publicity or not, I'd say it's excellent publicity - very positive.…
Aug 30, 2010
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Phil Bartlett replied to Richard Powers's discussion 'Heels on Wheels'
Yeah its a shame that they focused on something that is on the edge of our sport, just wondering, how many people here actually use or have used a big stick?
Aug 30, 2010
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Jack replied to Richard Powers's discussion 'Heels on Wheels'
i still find the article annoying for some reason :/
Aug 30, 2010
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Phil Bartlett replied to Richard Powers's discussion 'Heels on Wheels'
Well said James, I'm with you on this one. They aren't proclaiming to be downhill warriors. And if a big stick is what does it for you then go your hardest, we are all in it for the fun factor, so do what you want, why ripp on them.
Aug 30, 2010
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James replied to Richard Powers's discussion 'Heels on Wheels'
They probably aren't going very fast, so I don't think it is that big of a deal. Whilst it isn't something I would do, plenty of people cruise around barefoot. There are even decks with cork grip specifically for riding barefoot. The…
Aug 29, 2010
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Heels on Wheels

I came across this in the Sunday paper today and just had to share this with all of you. The first thing is that the two guys in the picture are not wearing any shoes now even the newest of groms would know that shoes would be a good thing to have when riding down a street, it helps to stop for one thing. As for the Big Sticks cost of $169 WTF get a broom stick and put an old wheel on the end. As if our sport has not got enough bad press about riding on the road to see two guys on a road with…See More
Discussion posted by Richard Powers Aug 29, 2010
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Richard Powers joined ASRA Aug 31, 2009

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What type of racing do you like?
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At 1:43pm on May 22, 2010, grumpy fernandogrumpy fernando said…
looking forward to seeing your suspension luge in video on the road...
At 4:58pm on August 31, 2009, Phill CPhill C said…
Hey Richard! Did you finish the suspension luge you were building? interested to see some pics! Maybe you could go for the longest jump record on your luge!!!!
At 3:36pm on August 31, 2009, Lance and JoshLance and Josh said…
WELCOME ON BOARD BUDDY , LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THE ROAD WITH YOU . WE OFTEN SKATE WITH pAT b AND THE CREW
 
 
 

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