Category: Boards
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
The Gas Speedgo Skateboard
Posted by – March 9, 2009
The Speedgo is a gas skateboard that looks like it was made with carving in mind.
It has two wheels spaced widely in the front, and two very close rubber chain driven wheels in the back.
The rider controls their speed with the hand held throttle and brake.
Features
- Alluminum bodywork
- Steer easily
- Portable design
Specs
User age: > 16
Wheel number:3
Piston Displacement: 40cc
Fuel Tank Volume: 1.0liters
Fuel Type: Unleaded Petrol/Oil Mix (Ratio 25:1)
Starter System: Manual Starter
Motor: 2-stroke
Max speed: 28km/h:17.5miles/h
Brake: disc brake
Transmission: chain drive
Wheels size:Front: 500mm;Rear: 210mm
Wheelbase:770mm
Product Dimension:300mm x 1100mm x 500mm
Hill Climbing Ability:>15-22 degree 15. Net weight: 10kgs/22lbs
Gross weight: 11kgs/24.5lbs
Carton dimensions: 80x26x30cm
Container:460pcs/20ft; 950pcs/40’HQ
US $400.00
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
Pic of the Day – Homemade Electric Skateboard
Posted by – March 4, 2009
This is a sweet 3 wheeled electric skateboard that was converted from a Mongoose mountainboard.
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
Wow – Sandboarding/Sand Sledding Videos Worth Watching
Posted by – March 4, 2009
I have always wanted to try sandboarding or sand sledding. I imagine that you would get sand everywhere, but I think it would be worth it, especially after watching these videos.
The people sand sledding in this video are FLYING down that dune. I couldn't believe they were actually going 75 mph. I can't imagine going that fast down a sand dune!
The dune in this video, called Cerro Blanco, is HUMONGOUS. I had no idea that there were sand dunes out there that big. It looks like it would be a long, long, long hike up, but an unforgettable ride down!
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
SoulArc Surf Emulating Skateboard
Posted by – November 11, 2008
The SoulArc board is made to simulate surfing on land. Other boards that emulating surfing do a good job mimicking one aspect of surfing, but fail at others. This board mimics an aspect of surfing that is often lost when riding a board on land. The design of the SoulArc makes carving feel more like it is being done on water then land. The board gives and lets you push into the curves.
The top maple deck is attached to what looks like another curved metal deck (called the "composite spring"). This configuration makes carving on asphalt feel similar to surfing!
Video of the SoulArc in Action
Link: SoulArc Boards
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
Skimboard Up to 30 mph
Posted by – September 9, 2008
Looking for a way to make skimboarding a little more extreme? Check out the Banshee Beach Bungee system that can launch a rider at speeds of up to 30 mph.
To use it, you anchor the bungee securely underwater, and stretch it. The bungee can stretch up to 200 feet, and once released get ready for some speed!
Don't have any beaches nearby? Check out riverboarding.
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
More Skateboarders Swapping For Longboards?
Posted by – August 21, 2008
Image: Longboard 5
Longboarding has been in the shadow of skateboarding for some time now, but that may all change as more skateboarders are seemingly swapping their shortboard for a longboard.
"Although no definitive numbers are available to quantify longboarding's growth, manufacturers report steady increases in sales. Even new skateboard manufacturers, such as the unfortunately named snowboard builder Never Summer, are entering the market. And manufacturers and retailers love that many users own a variety of boards for different uses."
Link: More skaters switching to longboards
Why would a skater switch to longboarding?
Longboarding isn't just about tricks. Most people can't ride a skateboard without being harassed to do a kickflip or some other kind of flippy trick. Longboarding still has it's tricks, but you don't have to be able to do one to ride one. Some people ride longboards for transportation, some bomb downhill, some do sliding, some do fancy footwork, some work on tricks, and some do everything. You also can be any age (as long as you can move well) to ride one. On top of all this, longboarding is easier than skateboarding, so frustrated skateboarders can find it a great alternative.
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
Win Your Own T-Board
Posted by – August 12, 2008
Want a T-Board but don't have the funds to buy one? Enter the contest going on right now at T-Board's website. They are giving away one T-Board every week to a lucky winner.
If it’s a board, it’s here. Skateboards, longboards, mountainboards, etc.
Skateboarding Around the World With 14Degrees.org
Posted by – August 9, 2008
If you haven't heard of this yet, check it out, it's quite amazing. Robert Thompson has traveled a distance of 12,000 km on a recumbent bicycle, and 8,000 km on a skateboard. He's unofficially broken the Guinness World Record for the Longest Journey by Skateboard. Some of his journey was done on a Rolls Rolls, which he now uses as a trailer. Currently he is skating across China from Zhangye to Xining.
His human powered adventure around the world has been going for 2 years, and he has done it all solo.
Check out his website, 14degrees.org.
