So the latest innovations in bushings from the Venom family (which I am already on record saying is hands down the best urethane formula available today, the Tracker Stim of the 21st century) are shape based – namely the “keg” and the “stepped cone” (the latter of which have 2 possible orientations, standard cone and …
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ZOMG! Venom is always the answer!
Unlocked a new level this week: rear truck on the vanguard: green venom keg on bottom, blood red stepped cone (inverted) on top. Stability, snap, major energy return. Maybe the best ever. More soon.
New carver build: The Brazilian Mullet
I have some progress to report, Dear Reader. As you know I am always hunting for that perfect carve, and am endlessly fascinated with new bushing combinations. I may have discovered something exciting today: some old friends, some new shapes, and a couple surprises. What is a Brazilian Mullet you ask? First, let me esplain …
Skate lab dock session
Really great day today bushing-wise. Finally got those new Venom Stepped Cones in my old school RIIs. Snappy, buttery, goodness. Novo Brasil!!
Crash log #217
Date: 2/16/2024 Location: Stanford Cause: Foot bite Board: Vanguard Brain cells lost: 10 Bonus: weird tarry streak on palm
Board config : the Stimson (premium grade)
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Vanguard Limited Edition
Psyched to see what number I got! They are only making 250 of these, and since I never miss a chance to pickup a new vanguard run, you know I had to get mine! (That and my wife is super generous … and patient)
Bearings Cleaning Day! Supervised by Ozymandias
I highly recommend having your cat help you with bearing maintenance, it makes all the difference.
Vanguard config option: Stanford/Brazil
Still chasing the perfect Dancer/Carver setup, my lab notebook compiling all the bushing combinations, led me to a new hypothesis: a high durometer, high rebound barrel bushing in the rear truck might provide the needed stability for dancing without sacrificing the snap needed for carving. The first test of this hypothesis is the Stanford/Brazil bushing …
G-Bomb? … Okay!
Not sure what to make of G-Bomb, but their gizmos look interesting, and Loaded partnered with them, so that must mean they are legit. Besides, “Try Weird Things!” https://www.gbomblongboards.com/longboard-components
Gearhead Longboards 