New recruit for the Axe Army

Joel Crawley · Post by **Joel Crawley** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:57 am

Thought I'd post a pic of a new soldier.

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:00 am

very nice. im interested in getting an axe wood version. im gonna slap some radikals on it like you. what do you use for wedging the front to make it even with the back?

Joel Crawley · Post by **Joel Crawley** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:18 am

Well I'm running it exactly the way Richy sent it to me. It was a matter of some concern for me since I haven't ran any wedging since I got my Rads. However I was persuaded to run it this way and I have to admit I'm hooked. I took it out today and ran a cyber course just so I could have some basis for reference and I'll tell you I was running most of my runs into the wind and it was still almost as fast as my fastest time. Running with the wind was great but since I didn't take the time to set up a timer (I was timing myself with a stopwatch) I really can't claim a faster time than I've posted but I bet I could and that's on the first day I've really rode the board.

Anyhoo the way it's set up is 2 10º wedges and what looks like a 1/4" flat riser in back and the same 2 10º wedges in front along with a 1/8"? riser.

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:37 am

interesting. did it come with the really low grit griptape?

Joel Crawley · Post by **Joel Crawley** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:15 am

It's got some real gnarly grip on it.

Maria Carrasco · Post by **Maria Carrasco** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:01 pm

Joel -- Really stoked you are having success with your new ride! Looks like that snake print beauty found a good home with you.

Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress.

Luke -- Truck upgrades are an excellent idea if your budget will allow. We build our wood AXE series completes standard with Tracker Racetracks which are very efficient at their price point for an overall excellent entry level race setup. For serious racing competition-- high performance trucks will definitely take your setup to another level. We have built many AXE wood series completes with truck upgrades and are happy to do a custom quote for you. We stock G.O.G., Splitfire, Radikal and our own mods. We always customize each complete (stock or upgraded) to the rider's weight and most frequent discipline and are truly committed to making the best racing combos that are dialed and ready to perform -- courtesy of the Brown Bomber. . .

As Joel found out -- even if you only need a deck -- you will get nearly $20 worth of hardware FREE -- since we include at no extra charge front and rear truck wedging, mounting hardware and hardcore grip tape -- standard with every AXE deck we ship. That's an awesome value any way you look at it.

Mike Cividino · Post by **Mike Cividino** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:29 pm

Maria, you guys are truely doing great things for slalom skateboarding. Im really proud to be able to call you and Richy friends. Cant wait to see you two next season, tell Richy I wont take it so easy on him the next time we race

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Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:53 pm

maria, i have a radikal claw and tail in the mail right now, what kind of wedging would you recomend for it if i am running it for TS? because i am almost set on an axe

Maria Carrasco · Post by **Maria Carrasco** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:47 am

Luke -- If you go with an AXE -- it will come with the correct wedging -- and you will be set to bolt your trucks on and go. If you decide on a different deck -- then wedging is relative to that deck's design and you would need to check with the manufacturer on what wedging, hardware, etc. to buy (hopefully they know).

Civ -- Feeling is mutual. You are a quality person and it's been great to watch you improving over the seasons! '07 season will be here before we know it and we look forward to seeing you then.

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:08 am

does it come with the same wedging for tracker rts/x and radikal trucks?

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:17 am

Luke.. Give the lady a break! sk8kings will send you the correct wedging and hardware for the trucks you opt. It's a proven fact they take care of their clients..Become one,then be a living example of their commitment to racers needs!
You'll love an AXE and the goods hat come to mount it and go!!

Mike Cividino · Post by **Mike Cividino** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:27 am

Luke. Ill help you out once you have all of your stuff. Its going to be easier than you think.

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:32 am

thanks mike, and sorry. i wasnt trying to be a hastle, i was just trying to get some concrete info.

Maria Carrasco · Post by **Maria Carrasco** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:54 am

No hassle Luke -- you're cool. Yes -- same wedging -- it's relative to the board's design. Richy (Brown Bomber) has experience with all the trucks we've mentioned and designed the AXE series so we'd never steer you wrong. Take care.

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:36 am

I got my AXE II just before the Dixie Cup so needless to say I did'nt spend much time on it before racing it. I rode it Friday night but never felt right. Then I rode it in the GS. It rode awesome but I think I chose the wrong wheels.

It wasn't until today running cones with some DC Outlaws that I discovered the magic. We set a hybrid on one of our local spots. All I can say is each run got better and better. That board is so versatile for so many tybes of courses. I should have rode it on Saturday at the Dixie.

Thanks Richy and Maria for making sick boards. Can't wait to skate my AXE I.

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:51 am

Ohm has seen the light and joined the Army. Welcome aboard!!!

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:52 pm

Ohm + AXE = Awesome!

RonO (AXEaholics Anonymous Georgia Chapter)

Kevin Dunne · Post by **Kevin Dunne** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:33 am

What's this...Did I just read in the "contest calender" that Johnny Miller has joined the AXE Army...Nice!!!

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:12 am

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.

Richy Carrasco · Post by **Richy Carrasco** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:47 am

Axe Army will be chargin in 07 ...........Oi! Ohmy is deadly! Welcomes to Lucky Luke , Leave em crawlin Crawley and Johny the Thriller Miller

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:12 am

I know Texas Outlaws Clay Towery rides an AXE. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws

Chris Iversen · Post by **Chris Iversen** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:03 am

Got my Axe II the other day. Thanks Maria and Richy! took it for a tool up the sidewalk as far as I could! I need to get the neighbours farther than 5 houses down to shovel the dang snow! I was really haulin a$$ by the time I reached the icy parts!

C'mon snow melt, I want to really test this bad boy out!!! Killer deck, great service!!!

Chris (Da FISH!!!<><)

Donald Campbell · Post by **Donald Campbell** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:33 am

congrats chris,good choice.

you'll love the board once you had a go on it.

Adam Winston · Post by **Adam Winston** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:40 pm

aaahh its uncle kuddles......

if he is in a wheel chair... beware

Lenny Poage · Post by **Lenny Poage** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:56 pm

All I can say right now is that in a little over 24 hours from now, I'll be hitting a hill for the 1st time in '07 with my Axe and new Splitfire (thanks to my mother-in-law who ALWAYS hooks me up with dope Christmas presents)! It's sunny out now and I'm jonesin' for some cone-weavery!

And, to the topic, Sk8Kings ALWAYS comes through with equipment that can be run right out of the box!

Malcolm Stooke · Post by **Malcolm Stooke** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:27 am

it seems i am also about to join this "army"

i have a foam axe3 with the yellow skulls graphic that will eventually be in the mail.

hopefully before my first race of the season.

stoked..

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:39 am

lighter boards wont help you beat me malcom and you know it! although they are super sexy.

Chris Iversen · Post by **Chris Iversen** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:11 am

Malcolm Stooke wrote:it seems i am also about to join this "army"

i have a foam axe3 with the yellow skulls graphic that will eventually be in the mail.

hopefully before my first race of the season.

stoked..

Hopefully that will be with you for the Vancouver Outlaw Malcolm. I'd love to see on of those in person....

Malcolm Stooke · Post by **Malcolm Stooke** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:37 am

yeah luke, but my super duper skillz will help me beat you...

chris- im almost positive it will be with me by may. should be a good time.

hey luke, you coming???

Luke Melo · Post by **Luke Melo** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:10 pm

i wish i could, but school and all.

Join the ISSA 25 cone series. One cyber race every second month!

Regular sessions allow newbies to join our community and discover slalom racing.

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