I just bit the bullet and overpaid for some ricta clouds 52mm 78a.
What a dad would do for the kids.....hahaha.
At least there gonna skate for real and not on a damn tablet game.$ well invested
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Skateboarding anyone???
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What a dad would do for the kids.....hahaha.
At least there gonna skate for real and not on a damn tablet game.$ well invested
eBay is probably the source for the higher priced ones... This is so tough because it seems to be a really unusual combination of a small diameter and very low durometer rating.
The absolute truth. Small price to pay.
Trends wadaya gonna do....in our town its like 95% spits.
Excellent wheels but kids think bones are for "old dudes". And "core" kids dont like ricta cuz of Nyjah.....
How about just skate and have fun.......???
Facepalm
Excellent wheels but kids think bones are for "old dudes". And "core" kids dont like ricta cuz of Nyjah.....
How about just skate and have fun.......???
Facepalm
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I've always liked Ricta wheels.
My son and I jumped on the Ricta bandwagon back in the late 90's.
He still rides. I don't.
-Mike
Worked a long time in a skate shop.
Try saying that to a kid that wants crap Pig, Element or Primitive wheels because of the brand.
The eurothane on those are absolute garbage.
Or stupid Venture trucks that you have to damage and scratch to bolt to the board. (FAIL!!!!!!)
Don’t get me started with Tensor trucks, one grind and half the hanger stays on the ledge.
I usually gave up and said “have fun with those flat spots kid”......!!!
This is why I've stopped following the trends unless they have some obvious functional benefit (I do like keeping up with what mad science the long distance push guys are up to, because they're actually chasing objective results).
I'm just an "old guy" (in my mid 30s) to the scenesters anyways. They can do what they want and I'll do what I want - even if that means mall grabbing my board when I feel like it or using sensible footbrakes as I deem necessary.
Skateboarding is my path to Zen, and like I said before, ride and let ride has always been my mantra.
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#$$^ yeah!!!This is why I've stopped following the trends unless they have some obvious functional benefit (I do like keeping up with what mad science the long distance push guys are up to, because they're actually chasing objective results).
I'm just an "old guy" (in my mid 30s) to the scenesters anyways. They can do what they want and I'll do what I want - even if that means mall grabbing my board when I feel like it or using sensible footbreaks as I deem necessary.
Skateboarding is my path to Zen, and like I said before, ride and let ride has always been my mantra.
Worked a long time in a skate shop.
Try saying that to a kid that wants crap Pig, Element or Primitive wheels because of the brand.
The eurothane on those are absolute garbage.
Or stupid Venture trucks that you have to damage and scratch to bolt to the board. (FAIL!!!!!!)
Don’t get me started with Tensor trucks, one grind and half the hanger stays on the ledge.
I usually gave up and said “have fun with those flat spots kid”......!!!
Our first couple decks we used Tensor, then flipped to Gullwing. Those were nice as were the trucks from Destructo.
-Mike
Wow, that takes me back.
One of my buddies (horrible skater, I think he was the worst of our group but still was an awesome guy to hang with) he rided gullwings.
... and don't spend too much time in front of glowing screens!
Go outside.
Feel life... smell it!
Go outside.
Feel life... smell it!
Both me and my wife and from more “rural” areas, so don’t worry, our kids go outside everyday.
Get those knees scrapped and that shirt dirty!!!!
Tablet and video game time is ZERO during weekdays, but we are very lenient on the weekend and or rainy days.
Everything in moderation.
Growing up I was always active, but I also spent a ton of time playing video games. Too much time according to many, including my parents. But my love of video games paired with curiosity lead me to start modding my games and over time gave me a pretty solid development foundation - something that is still paying dividends both personally and professionally to this day.
Used to constantly back the 90's however have not stepped on a skateboard much in over 15 years. Used to skate a Blind and Flip board.
My skate days are long gone but I keep an eye on it occasionally. My last board was a Fibreflex with ASC 651 trucks and Road Rider 4's. How many of you know what those are?
I found these in a drawer in my desk this afternoon. I went looking for them with this thread in mind.
I remember buying a couple sets new, then I held on to these since I really liked the packaging. Both my son and I were big fans of Chad Muska too.
-Mike
I remember buying a couple sets new, then I held on to these since I really liked the packaging. Both my son and I were big fans of Chad Muska too.
-Mike
