Hola, Please offer any advice. i am new to the whole slalom thing (about one month). So I cannot really call myself a racer. And I don't know any other slalom skaters. I am currently practicing flatland pumping. The deck I am using is a Bahne Blackhill with grey Turner Cambrias on the front, and white 3dm Cambrias on the back. Front truck is a composite Seismic 110 yellow springs with a wedge, the rear truck is a Tracker rts, flat riser. The bearings are bones reds. (it came with some speed demon abec 5 which felt a bit rattley so I changed em)
So far I am confident in downhill slalom runs (as the hill gives the momentum) and can pump acceleration if I want to.
When it comes to flats however, I am finding it very hard. Today I just about began to get the hang of maintaining speed, but not for long. Accelerating while pumping seems an impossible goal. I ride goofy. I weigh about 57kg/125lbs. I am 25. I have read many articles and forums, but if any one has some tips regarding my set up (or any tips at all!) that would be grand.
Be cool. M
Pumping a Bahne, please help.
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Mike River
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Mike,
A little shorter wheelbase, like 18-19in. between the inner truck holes and a board with a little
livelier flex for your 125lbs. might make the learning curve a bit easier. Also a larger wheel
like an Avalon will help you maintain momentum more readily... IMHO
When I first started learning to pump I didn't have any cones so I put big dots of chalk
down at 6ft. spacings. Having that visual queue to make turns around helped me make better progress than just freeriding did. Hope that helps a little, Tod
A little shorter wheelbase, like 18-19in. between the inner truck holes and a board with a little
livelier flex for your 125lbs. might make the learning curve a bit easier. Also a larger wheel
like an Avalon will help you maintain momentum more readily... IMHO
When I first started learning to pump I didn't have any cones so I put big dots of chalk
down at 6ft. spacings. Having that visual queue to make turns around helped me make better progress than just freeriding did. Hope that helps a little, Tod
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Mike River
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thanks tod
Hi tod, thanks for the tip. The deck I jave has multiple drill pattern so I shall try the shorter wheel base. I wasnt sure about the wheel size but what you suggested makes sense. Better start saving cos skate stuff is very expensive in britain. Be cool.
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Mike,
one of the best slalomers in the UK lives in Brighton...Simon Levene.....
if you are ever passing that way drop into "small planet" as a couple of guys there slalom.
also during the summer, there are occasional slalom sessions on friday afternoon/eveninigs on brighton seafront.
keep your eyes open as there are quite a few UK slalomers on this site ( myself included) so you can always drop us a mail or PM.
we often fequent the UK section of NCDSA as well
keep practicing, the bahne black hill is a good starting point
Paul
one of the best slalomers in the UK lives in Brighton...Simon Levene.....
if you are ever passing that way drop into "small planet" as a couple of guys there slalom.
also during the summer, there are occasional slalom sessions on friday afternoon/eveninigs on brighton seafront.
keep your eyes open as there are quite a few UK slalomers on this site ( myself included) so you can always drop us a mail or PM.
we often fequent the UK section of NCDSA as well
keep practicing, the bahne black hill is a good starting point
Paul
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Re: thanks tod
Mike, spending other peoples money is a winter passtime of mine....mike river wrote:Hi tod, thanks for the tip. The deck I jave has multiple drill pattern so I shall try the shorter wheel base. I wasnt sure about the wheel size but what you suggested makes sense. Better start saving cos skate stuff is very expensive in britain. Be cool.
Cheers and good luck, Tod
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thanks Paul, I take it small planet is a shop? (please confirm) I go to brighton fairly regularly as I have friends that live there so I will check it out. Its kind of uplifting to know that there are slalom people in this country! Now if only the snow and general wetness would quit so I can get out there and practice!Paul Keleher wrote:Mike,
one of the best slalomers in the UK lives in Brighton...Simon Levene.....
if you are ever passing that way drop into "small planet" as a couple of guys there slalom.
also during the summer, there are occasional slalom sessions on friday afternoon/eveninigs on brighton seafront.
keep your eyes open as there are quite a few UK slalomers on this site ( myself included) so you can always drop us a mail or PM.
we often fequent the UK section of NCDSA as well
keep practicing, the bahne black hill is a good starting point
Paul
Cheers.
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yup,
small planet is a shop.
keep you eyes open on the forums as in the summer, there is a slalom comp in eastbourne sometime in july, also likely is brands hatch.
during the summer there are also slalom sessions in hyde park on Tuesday and thursdays ( also watch the forums) but that may be a bit of a way for you to travel
small planet is a shop.
keep you eyes open on the forums as in the summer, there is a slalom comp in eastbourne sometime in july, also likely is brands hatch.
during the summer there are also slalom sessions in hyde park on Tuesday and thursdays ( also watch the forums) but that may be a bit of a way for you to travel