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Frank Petronio
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by Frank Petronio » Thu Sep 09, 2004 4:39 am
Anyone want to explain why an expensive foam core deck is better than a moderately priced wood deck?
And, for comic relief, I have size 16 feet. Does anybody run slalom with such big dogs? How do you fit on those dinky 8.5 inch boards?
Cheers
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Carsten Pingel
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by Carsten Pingel » Thu Sep 09, 2004 8:49 am
So you don't need a deck !!
Just put the trucks under the soles of your shoes......!
kind of Roller Skating Slalom Shoes (RSSS)
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Vlad Popov
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by Vlad Popov » Thu Sep 09, 2004 12:46 pm
Foam decks usually have cap construction. The cap stores and releases energy better then the sandwich. Many people like snappy boards.
Point your feet forward to avoid hitting cones.
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Carsten Pingel
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by Carsten Pingel » Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:10 pm
I also used to skate slalom in "surfstance". My feet are size US12 !!!
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I hit every cone with my heel !
Now I skate with my feet standing in "riding direction", like standing on a mono ski, and it works perfectly !