Stopping
Ok, you probably have a post somewhere in the archives about this already. But what the heck.
You are cruising down a hill doing probably 40km + and a car pulls out in front of you and you have to stop fast! What is the bast way. I have come from the old school when we had stalling blocks on short boards. I learn't on a Surfer Sam back in the early 70's.
You are cruising down a hill doing probably 40km + and a car pulls out in front of you and you have to stop fast! What is the bast way. I have come from the old school when we had stalling blocks on short boards. I learn't on a Surfer Sam back in the early 70's.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Shannon on -
Bernard Robinson (BJ) said:Shannon. What do you mean by - Also, ensure that any stacks are on the low side, don't high side them.
BJ, its the same as in motorcycling.
Here is a description from wiki
Low sides mean you slide out on your bum or side. High sides literally throw you over the bike into the air, often with the bike landing on top of you. Try not to high side.
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_a_high-sid...
Low Side Motorcycle accident:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNrp1Jzs7pg
High Side Motorcycle accident:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlMbFlPzS24
You decide which of those you want to be involved in when it happens :)
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by BJ on -
Understand now!
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Richard Cooke on -
This has been a real helpful thread. Thanks for initiating it BJ and thanks for all the great replies.
I have plenty of questions so here's another. Can anyone tell me what sort of speed people are doing when they foot-brake just before they go into Forest Elbow at Newtons?
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Permalink Reply by Ryan 'RY RY' Peterson on
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Usually when you stack you do it because you have no choice, not because you want too......
I find when stacking straight on that i cant do anything about the first impact other than get my gloves, shoes and knees out. If your wearing kneepads, simply slide along on the road on your hands, knees and shoes. If not, get yourself up onto your hands and feet.
Pucks are designed to slide along the ground instead of stopping, this is so when u stack u dont buckle and roll, but u slide.
Generally when u stack (unless falling back on your ass) you want to get up onto pucks and shoes (+kneepads if your wearing them). If you dislike stacking, then dont, as Erik Lundberg once said "I had stacked alot and i didn't like it, so i said to myself- Im going to stop stacking for a few months, and i didn't!"
Bad Skateboard stacking technique:
Good Skateboard stacking technique:
For anything else you need help with read here.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by BJ on -
The purpose build skate school is a fantastic idea for park skaters. But how would you do it for longboarding? Also their SLAP motto is also fantastic.
This is the message that should get out to every skater and parent out there. BIG Posters in skate shops promoting the SLAP motto would a a great idea for glove, helmet and pad manufacturers. It should be like at maccas. "Would you like a helmet with your longboard? No? How about some slide gloves?" Give the customer a small A5 brochure promoting safety, stopping, etc. Surely that would boost sales.
I know that some parents would not know anything about the sport and would be surprised to know what is involved. And i am sure some would not be willing to pay an extra $80 for some gloves for a kid that might ride his board for a few months and stop.
Parents are definately the target market for the grom safety gear.
Ryan 'RY RY' Peterson said:Usually when you stack you do it because you have no choice, not because you want too......
I find when stacking straight on that i cant do anything about the first impact other than get my gloves, shoes and knees out. If your wearing kneepads, simply slide along on the road on your hands, knees and shoes. If not, get yourself up onto your hands and feet.
Pucks are designed to slide along the ground instead of stopping, this is so when u stack u dont buckle and roll, but u slide.
Generally when u stack (unless falling back on your ass) you want to get up onto pucks and shoes (+kneepads if your wearing them). If you dislike stacking, then dont, as Erik Lundberg once said "I had stacked alot and i didn't like it, so i said to myself- Im going to stop stacking for a few months, and i didn't!"
Bad Skateboard stacking technique:
Good Skateboard stacking technique:
For anything else you need help with read here.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Benbro on -
knee pads should only be relied upon as a protection against initial impact....never get in the habit of falling to your knees while d/h skating,..at a bit of speed the pads get ripped down and you end up grinding your kneecaps......you cant control how you fall but trying to get your pucks down and up on your toes/feet is the go,
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Tom Radinski on -
grinding kneecaps on ashpalt... bad mental image
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Permalink Reply by Col on
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I have come from old school as well Bernard. If you want to learn how to foot brake you must use the rear foot(not good for us old school boys) or u will slam your face into the ground.
Sliding will slow and stop u much quicker, always skate with gloves just in case, crouch down and put the hand on the deck (on your back hand, or heel side) throw it sideways with the weight slightly on the front of the board, get your ass on the ground, sliding just like your glove is.
I'm new to this but this saved me certain death (well maybe) a few weeks ago...This slide school looks the go..awsome concept boys.
Practice on a mild hill on both smooth and rough surfaces, a car park is the best. If i can do it im sure you can buddy.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Wa on
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excellent thread and contributions... thanks to all.
I add myself to the "push mongo / break regular" category. I tried multiple ways of trying to footbreak with the front foot... It is just too unstable. I used the same technique as everyone else: start slow, put your feet in position, apply the back foot very gently on the road and break gradually. Learning to push regular is VERY hard after years of pushing mongo, but very rewarding too. It makes it fun and easier on the legs for long commutes on the flat - "Skogging" I think it is called.
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Permalink Reply by Will Sutherland on
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probs already been said...
hippy jump the car.
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