we did some of the new run in anodised "graphite" and "orange/gold", pictured next to normal shiny silver....evidently the anodizers say pink looks good too. For Pelle?!
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- Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:47 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Front Production Picture
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10578
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:01 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Long Distance Pumping Trucks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6861
Virage Long Distance Pumping Trucks
We are now in a position to offer the new Long Distance Pumping Virage. For delivery in April. http://octanesport.co.uk/VirageLDP.html We have been testing the Slalom Virages with spacers to get added width and sets have covered remarkable distances over variable terrain for the last month or so. Ov...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:54 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virages in Action
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13670
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:26 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Front Production Picture
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10578
So, how do they make Virages...here is a short youtube clip:?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5u0izJZa4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5u0izJZa4I
- Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Bushings
- Topic: Metal Angled Risers
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5752
Metal Angled Risers
We are making risers to match the Virage trucks. We are doing production 3 and 5 degree wedges with a thin end (thinner than the picture). The rear holes are designed to be elongated to allow for bolts going through an angled baseplate. Whilst these are designed to match the Virage we didnt copy the...
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:56 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virages in Action
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13670
Virages in Action
Well its looking like a busy weekends coming up for Virage Riders, firstly at the Texas Sizzler next weekend and also at the Seattle Ultra Skate, where James Peters will see how far he can go in 24hours. James has been been ridng his to work 13 miles a few times over the past couple of weeks. So, go...
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:26 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
The revised website, with ordering information for the new batches of front Virages, and the batch of Rears will be up and running Midday UK time Tomorrow, (Tuesday). We have had EXCELLENT responses from the early adopters, 'grip' seems to be a common theme. The Long Distance guys in Seattle have ri...
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:41 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Front Production Picture
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10578
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:59 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Front Production Picture
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10578
Virage Front Production Picture
On the way to team 'Flow', Sam G and Pelle. These are the prodution version fronts, featuring a 55 degree baseplate, maximal use of baseplate to hold kingpin, Rear of baseplaet machined to match the design of the rear truck 'tombstone', integrated riser )ie ie tall baseplate design to minimise riser...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:32 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Rears, new batch coming.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3861
Virage Rears, new batch coming.
We will have a new batch ready by March 31st. As we are working hard on getting the front virage ready for production by that date too, we cant guarantee the rears to be ready sooner....they may be though. http://www.viragetrucks.com so, if you want a rear in this next batch please let me know, eith...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:39 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Front Truck development pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9639
Spent a little time (it started to rain) with e Alec and Wafflesole Nat at Dorney lake, hoping to try the Virages on a bit of long distance...rain stopped play, but we did manage a short scoot. Have to say the Subsonic Pulse is a beaut.....steps away from the 'order now' button.... more details on l...
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:32 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Production Version Pictures
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16938
Here is Sam Gordon on a production rear Virage, and proto front wedged to 55 degrees, today in Hyde Park.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZSv1dDhkjo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZSv1dDhkjo
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
It has give, but not flop. Its flexy but not bendy, its torsionally rigid, but not a plank. Its the balance we strive for. I hope. I think modern slalom decks show that a slight flex is a good thing, for most riders. Decks like the Pavel Pirnack would be a supreme example of a stiff deck, with give,...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:08 pm
- Forum: Teams
- Topic: Team Virage "Flow"
- Replies: 66
- Views: 72700
Team Virage "Flow"
A team of individuals. Remember 'TEAM' has no 'I' in it, but does have a 'ME' if you look closely. Remember “Teamwork is essential - it allows you to blame someone else”. So, with that in mind the team currently consists of Sam Gordon and Pelle Gustafsson. If I hear of ANY shennanigins, or conduct l...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:00 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31643
To complement the absolute professionalism of Sam Gordon we welcome Pelleplast to the Virage team 'Flow'. We all know what a fine, sober, sensible chap he is, so help me god....... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/IMG_0289_3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/IMG_0291.j...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:54 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Production Version Pictures
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16938
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:28 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
- Replies: 113
- Views: 133694
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:14 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Front Truck development pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9639
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:52 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Front Truck development pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9639
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
Can you tell me something about how long, wide, concave, angle on the kick. What about the inside? Length is 32" we have a 36" prototype coming. Width is 7 3/4" at wide points, we have an 8 3/4" prototype coming. Angle is 9 degrees on the new mold, with kick starting at front holes of rear truck. I...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:31 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:15 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Front Truck development pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9639
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:58 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Front Truck development pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9639
Front Truck development pictures
After testing the rear with success a little bit more work has been happening to the front truck. We've added a spherical bearing to the hanger, and worked on a 60 degree baseplate. One reason was to replicate the excellent handling characteristics that integrated risers are showing with the rear. T...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:07 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:34 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
Just added the price for the modified standard bolts on to the website http://www.viragetrucks.com . these are 100 or 90mm socket bolts with a smooth axle under the head of the nut. We cut these down to 60mm length so that they mimic closely the precision axles. Measuring them they are more accurate...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:09 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31643
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31643
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:50 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31643
Virage Team
From the 'Octane Sport' press orifice.... Octane Sport are pleased to welcome Sam 'the man I am (honest I am)' Gordon to the Virage 'flow' team. Those that know Sam will know he has been looking at rears for years. In his quest for satisfaction he has tried many, paid for some, and ridden some very ...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:18 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
By sourcing your own axles, either hardware store for cheapo versions or even a friendly machine shop you can shave a few dollars. I couldnt match the Radikal axle prices and thats down to material costs to a great extent. ANY machine shop should be able to make axles to fit as its essentially a hex...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:48 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Ordering information
- Replies: 23
- Views: 26828
Virage Ordering information
The Virage Trucks microsite is up and running, for order and questions relating to the Virage truck. The rear is now for sale. Form an orderly queue:
http://viragetrucks.com/
http://viragetrucks.com/
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:41 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Production Version Pictures
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16938
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:36 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:07 pm
- Forum: ISSA
- Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
- Replies: 152
- Views: 194250
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: ISSA
- Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
- Replies: 152
- Views: 194250
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:41 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Concern for Integrity: No Prize Money for Winners
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5312
I have raced 'Pro' ever since I won an Am World event... I have dominated the middle and the bottom of the field for a few years. Last year I managed to get through a few rounds in Paris, to be drawn against Chris Hart. He fell in an earlier round, so pulled out, putting me in the prize money for th...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
Its a different shape and construction, with concave, .so no need for ugly foam pads. No wheel wells.In fact, looking at a Eurofighter its totally different in the flesh. Remarkably so. The tail has an ever so slight rear riser built in underneath, not to the flat level, so aesthetics are good, and ...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:50 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Production Version Pictures
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16938
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43397
Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
MMMM, got some more decks for final testing....this is the orange one. Well that will be the Dutch market sewn up then! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/orangedeck.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/deck1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/download22.jpg...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Production Version Pictures
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16938
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:08 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Production Version Pictures
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16938
Production Version Pictures
Happy to say picture of the production version are ready, these are of the 'RAW' version, where the machining lines have been used as a 'feature'. You'll be able to order them with the sandblast matt finish too, at extra cost. Anodizing will be available in a few weeks. Things to note are that the a...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:26 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: New trucks for 2009
- Replies: 41
- Views: 48275
Tod, I asked the machinist whether we could put a hex in the head for you. The answer (of course) is yes..... BUT, whilst Id be more than happy to do custom sets for you, the machinist looked at me and said "tell your chum to put a nut in his tool and stick it". Whilst that may be a massive local in...