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by Luke Melo
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:34 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: abec11 reflex 83a..... who like?
Replies: 5
Views: 5740

i think the most effective duro's would be 77a reflex and 83a reflex, as they are between the duros of radikals.
by Luke Melo
Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36744

don't smell love in the air, but i do smell a lovely fart. can't we all get alongboard?
by Luke Melo
Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Videos 4th Annual Dovercourt Open 2007
Replies: 6
Views: 7750

awesome, you got my bail on video!! i don't have sound but that vid was really cool
by Luke Melo
Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:56 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dovercourt Races
Replies: 6
Views: 8771

wicked fun race guys. the rain wasn't so bad so we were fortunate for that. thanks for putting it on and lets hope for an even better dovercourt 5
by Luke Melo
Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:49 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB front truck for tight or GS
Replies: 2
Views: 3238

i don't have one for sale, but a geezered rt-x could work well for GS. you don't exactly want a twitchy truck for GS
by Luke Melo
Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 14
Views: 14992

ZigZags, Manx, and Hotspots are all great wheels that i have tried. i think any of them would be a fine choice
by Luke Melo
Mon May 28, 2007 10:45 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: anyone know a good, cheap slalom truck?
Replies: 5
Views: 9413

You can buy it here
by Luke Melo
Tue May 08, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Ordering Information
Replies: 13
Views: 19347

yes i am waiting for mine as well. any availability updates?
by Luke Melo
Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:58 am
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Yesterday's session
Replies: 4
Views: 8912

rode a Hs today, nice ride! like the concave up front a lot. same with the pintail! keep doing your thing!
by Luke Melo
Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:33 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Bearing spacers for Kryp C-62s?
Replies: 3
Views: 7368

i run 8mm khiro spacers in mine. work well
by Luke Melo
Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: fixing my radikal
Replies: 29
Views: 36794

thanks to this tip, i can do this with my finger tips:

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it works absolutely beautiful now
by Luke Melo
Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Stims, Stims, Stims
Replies: 13
Views: 12468

kudos to you zack. you are my new hero
by Luke Melo
Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:42 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: fixing my radikal
Replies: 29
Views: 36794

HUYNH BACH SAC Frédéric wrote:Is it the same problem on all the brand new radikals ?
not true at all. i have 2 of the new radikals. My black one needed some extra working in, but my red one was beautiful. hit or miss i guess.
by Luke Melo
Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:50 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: fixing my radikal
Replies: 29
Views: 36794

thanks so much. im going to go and give that a try.... cant wait to get this thing working smoothly (malcom no rust, i have been taking fairly good care of it, even in the canadian winter) i say fairly because even i forget to wipe it down and give it a clean after sessions i have no problem with t...
by Luke Melo
Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:45 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: fixing my radikal
Replies: 29
Views: 36794

^^^^^ Thanks a lot man! that info really helped. if you dont really get the picture in your head, here's one: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e148/jujubeswithcandy/DSCN3070.jpg i used: 1 kingpin 1 old kingpin locknut (the less nylon, the better to put it on) 2 10mm axle bearing spacers (like the o...
by Luke Melo
Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: New recruit for the Axe Army
Replies: 29
Views: 31255

i wish i could, but school and all.
by Luke Melo
Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:39 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: New recruit for the Axe Army
Replies: 29
Views: 31255

lighter boards wont help you beat me malcom and you know it! although they are super sexy.
by Luke Melo
Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:07 am
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: X-ified Lazers
Replies: 11
Views: 20221

thanks for the explanation. it all makes sense now!
by Luke Melo
Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Wooden press Slalom Board
Replies: 15
Views: 19872

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- Luke
by Luke Melo
Fri Feb 02, 2007 4:48 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Chixill wall clock
Replies: 13
Views: 16192

ive seen this clock in person. he did a very nice job on it!
by Luke Melo
Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:01 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Wooden press Slalom Board
Replies: 15
Views: 19872

sorry for this answer justin.

he used a toothless press and 1/8 veneers of baltic birch.
by Luke Melo
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:53 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Wooden press Slalom Board
Replies: 15
Views: 19872

haha Claude! maybe someday i will catch up to you. i have another 1/2 year to train! bring it on, yo ;)
by Luke Melo
Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Wooden press Slalom Board
Replies: 15
Views: 19872

Re: Moved back the truck

Justin Readings wrote:its also really hard to test out now because of the snow.
and cause you fell last slalom session on the first run
by Luke Melo
Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: Bennett
Topic: New Bennett Pro Slalom Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 8683

very cool. thanks for the review
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:24 am
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: Seismic Speed Vents
Replies: 51
Views: 91794

they work great for garage racing too!
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:23 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: G.O.G. RACER X ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 37603

aahh that makes sense. that would be cool if it worked!
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:37 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: G.O.G. RACER X ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 37603

swapping the hangers wouldnt be a super idea because you don't really need so much traction in the front, but traction in the back is good. that is what GOG did. the only way i could see swapping the hangers is 2 offset hangers for super wide GS where both trucks are having lots of pressure put on t...
by Luke Melo
Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:51 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: G.O.G. RACER X ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 37603

Luke, the hanger looks the same as the front truck which also has the axle inline with the kingpin. the rears are offset, the front aren't: If you're not still decided, then please have a look... ( will fit perfectly with the deck I'm gonna order you Don'... ) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622...
by Luke Melo
Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: G.O.G. RACER X ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 37603

well, the truck has an offset so i dont know how good that would be for a front truck
by Luke Melo
Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: G.O.G. RACER X ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 37603

those are really cool.
by Luke Melo
Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:12 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: updates on availability
Replies: 79
Views: 90592

cool mike. i want to try yours out cough moatfield tomorrow cough ;)
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: updates on availability
Replies: 79
Views: 90592

do bushings such as radikals work in the hanger or are they too big?
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Anybody else get their Bahne prizes?
Replies: 46
Views: 111117

Vincent Berruchon wrote:I think Patrick Allan never had anything too
and I should check who is the last one who won a Bahne (coupon) at PSWC, I think it was a junior

Vincent, Paris Slalom World Cup organizer
if you dont find anyone i will have it ;) remember i technicly(sp?) wasnt there, but my mindset was :)
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:27 am
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Anybody else get their Bahne prizes?
Replies: 46
Views: 111117

adam have you got it yet?
by Luke Melo
Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Axe I Painted
Replies: 7
Views: 9834

after testing this board, i have to say i absolutely love it. it fits my stance perfectly and the concave is beautiful. it took a while to bend the hardware in order to mount the trucks, but oh boy, was it ever worth it. the mounting hardware and risers is the ULTIMATE acssesory. it saved me the has...
by Luke Melo
Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:17 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Bearing discussion
Topic: RocknRon non ball Downhill/slalom bearing
Replies: 4
Views: 8867

I love rockets, proof:

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Bearing Comparison:

(left) Ceramic Slalom/Longboard Specific (right) Rocket Steels

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by Luke Melo
Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:58 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: updates on availability
Replies: 79
Views: 90592

are the rears availible yet?
by Luke Melo
Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:55 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Wait! Weight!
Replies: 21
Views: 33371

10 grams:

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i got it complete for $2. beat that ;)
by Luke Melo
Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:42 am
Forum: Wefunk
Topic: new BONECORES
Replies: 10
Views: 16178

i had a chance to ride the bigbone on radikal talons and it rode beautifully. it was probably about 50km/h tops with gentle corners. it felt solid. then i took it in the garage and the concave on my toes was nice for leverage when taking the corners. taking a close look at the bottom, you could tell...
by Luke Melo
Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Happy Birthday Claude!
Replies: 9
Views: 10765

Happy Birthday Claude!

Happy Birthday Claude, hope to skate with you soon
by Luke Melo
Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Khiro Bushing on Radikal Dragon claw
Replies: 3
Views: 7101

i havent ridden khiros on rads, but i would think it would give it an even more tippy feeling because of the size of the bushing
by Luke Melo
Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:27 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Axe I Painted
Replies: 7
Views: 9834

thanks guys. i finally got to do some cones today with this board. it RIPS! thanks for putting out a great product guys!
by Luke Melo
Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Wefunk
Topic: last deck in 2006, happy 2007!
Replies: 8
Views: 12340

thats sexy. what are the wheelbase options?
by Luke Melo
Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:07 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Axe I Painted
Replies: 7
Views: 9834

thanks guys. i hope to be rippin it in the garages with this for now, then busting it out at comps and hope for the best.
by Luke Melo
Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Axe I Painted
Replies: 7
Views: 9834

Axe I Painted

This is the board that mybest freind Justin stencilled for me. It consists of: -Axe I Ts slalom board -Radikal Claw and Tail -Rocket Ron Steels -66mm Zigzags 83/89a http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e148/jujubeswithcandy/DSCN2681.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e148/jujubeswithcandy/DSCN2683.j...
by Luke Melo
Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:31 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: TS deck
Replies: 6
Views: 9551

it looks like they are comming out with a ts deck in the keith hollien signiture series they just picked up
by Luke Melo
Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: free hand flame job
Replies: 15
Views: 20388

is thats pat's foamcore? i guess i will see tonight
by Luke Melo
Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:47 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Merry Christmas all slalom dudes and dudets from Gothenburg!
Replies: 11
Views: 12955

Happy holidays everyone!
by Luke Melo
Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:12 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: New recruit for the Axe Army
Replies: 29
Views: 31255

i got my board in the mail today. it came nice and quick. i got the axe 1 and its nice. its being painted right now, i will post pictures of the final product as soon as it is finished. i am 110% satisfied with the customer service. keep it up guys.
by Luke Melo
Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW AXE FOAMCORES AND THE THE NEW C.I.V.
Replies: 26
Views: 31234

civ, that board is sexy. cant wait to see it in person.