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I posted the same question on NCDSA:<br>What are the advantages to the rIII and the LY Downhill design besides the obvious lower center of gravity? Why the ...
steelspoke
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Aug 2, 2001
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Hey John,<br>I have 2 RIIIs and am currently waiting for a third...it is all about the low center of gravity, and the large wheels(78mm+) are to keep the deck ...
tsusan20012001
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Aug 2, 2001
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I took one ride on an RIII and it seemed to break traction easier than a regular board. I think this is the reason for the rubber wheels. Also, when you buy a ...
oldesktr_80103
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Aug 3, 2001
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Is it possible to drop-through mount the trucks on a Dregs race deck? I'm sure the wood is strong enough, but I'm afraid it won't work because of the strong...
Lonecore
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Aug 3, 2001
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Thanks Pat &Oldesktr, thanks for the 411 on the RIIIs.<br>Pat, I saw that you are from Flint, Im from the Pontiac area. Where do you ride? <br>Maybe you can...
steelspoke
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Aug 7, 2001
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Thanks Pat &Oldesktr, thanks for the 411 on the RIIIs.<br>Pat, I saw that you are from Flint, Im from the Pontiac area. Where do you ride? <br>Maybe you can...
steelspoke
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Aug 7, 2001
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sorry about the double post-- What an amature!...
steelspoke
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Aug 7, 2001
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Steelspoke-<br>LandY's DH has a cool shape and looks like an all-round cruiser, but if you are looking for a dedicated speedboard...DH could work. First start...
tsusan20012001
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Aug 7, 2001
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Pat<br>As soon a the deck comes in I'll let you know how it rides. I probably take your advice and wedge her somehow. I would still like to get my feet under...
steelspoke
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Aug 7, 2001
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If anyone is using these trucks and they haven't put black Independent bushings in them, I highly recomend it. Made a world of difference in mine. Don't have...
oldguy_80103
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Aug 8, 2001
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Are Randals drilled in the new or oldschool pattern? The oldschool pattern is longer center to center than new, right?...
steelspoke
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Aug 9, 2001
12:39 pm
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Randals come drilled with both old and new school patterns. The pattern looks like this:<br><br>. .<br><br>. .<br>. .<br><br>Hope this helps...<br><br>AB...
oldskoolgeezer
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Aug 9, 2001
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Are the Randal Downhills also drilled in bothe patterns -old and new? It looks the mounting flanges only have four holes....
steelspoke
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Aug 9, 2001
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Good question. There are only 4 holes in the DH's. I got mine on a complete already set up. I didn't take a ruler to them, I just compared them to my other ...
oldguy_80103
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Aug 10, 2001
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Yes, the DH's and COMP-II's have the wider oldschool pattern.<br><br>Ueli...
Lonecore
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Aug 12, 2001
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Thanks for the info on the randal dh bolt pattern.<br>That changes things. I had bought all rubber wheels this spring that came with monster risers. I put the ...
steelspoke
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Aug 12, 2001
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If i were to put 215 indys and a big wedge(s) on the LY DH would that might help stabilize the ride at speed (35+mph)?...
steelspoke
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Aug 12, 2001
10:41 pm
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'should work fine...make sure that the wedges are backwards, you want to decrease the turning radius. What kind of wheels do you plan on using?<br>We'll have...
tsusan20012001
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Aug 13, 2001
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Hi there all!<br><br>I just wanted to say that I put some raiserpad with and angle on (wedgers?) my standard sector nine board (itīs not a pintail board but...
dalaijus
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Aug 13, 2001
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dalaijus,<br>I saw on TV some time ago, that a guy hit something like 84-88mph, (You do the conversion) standing up. This guy was going faster than the luge...
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Aug 14, 2001
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Hi again all!<br><br>Thereīs a small race in sweden on saturday, and I was reading a page about how to clean my bearins (<a...
dalaijus
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Aug 14, 2001
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They, are the same bearings. I've had better luck with some inline bearings than bearings that were supposed to be for skateboards. Those SKF's look pretty ...
oldguy_80103
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Aug 14, 2001
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Just be sure of what size inner hole they have... many bearings marketed to the inline guys are for the smaller 7mm axel... order the 8mm for standard skate...
hugh308
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Aug 14, 2001
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Yeah, I know pivot arenīt the most stable ones out there... Especially not after a few beers ;) I got a reminder of that the day before yesterday, when I...
dalaijus
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Aug 16, 2001
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Ahh, to be young and fearless again. Actually, I wasn't that fearless, and being young really wasn't, never mind! ;D...
oldesktr_80103
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Aug 17, 2001
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Does any know a website that sells Randal Comp II's? Ive looked and all i can find in the RII (which i have and work great for medium speeds) and the...
ifiwasagerbel
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Aug 23, 2001
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I think you pretty much have to order these from the man himself. His customer service is excellent, so just drop him an e-mail and I'm sure he'll hook you up....
oldguy_80103
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Aug 24, 2001
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You can also get them from <a href=http://www.researchgravitysport.com/ target=new>http://www.researchgravitysport.com/</a><br><br><br>Ueli...
Lonecore
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Aug 25, 2001
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I cant find any urathane wheels larger than 82mm-- I know that the Abec 11s will eventually be available in 95-101mm of which I cant wait to put on my speed...
steelspoke
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Aug 30, 2001
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Try to find some Labeda Luge wheels, they are bigger than 82mm, I think 110mm. They are available in online-luge stores and on...
Lonecore
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