[gmanuelp]

What made you go to OChem? I've heard Microbio isn't the best of choices as a major, but I don't see why yet.

Edit:
Oops, I thought you changed to OChem jajaja my bad. Still, what made you change majors?

[canemaster]

Chemistry based major have a little more pay and flexibilty in jobs so I switched. I really wanted to stay bio but biochem is the best of both worlds for me.

[gmanuelp]

Cool dealio. Chemistry is kind of just kicking my *** right now haha. I've never been a fan of it, but bio is my thing .

Anyway, back to the thread! Can't get too off topic. haha

[pballler2269]

Im a Soph in Highschool. Honors classes are e-z mode.

[canemaster]

You will be surprised how many people "longboard" when you get to college .......

Only to find out they are all posers and can barely stop on a board

[gmanuelp]

Are there any useful links/videos someone can send me so I can learn how to pump??? That would be most useful, and I would be most appreciative.

[canemaster]

There are some on the fish I know. Just too lazy to find them.

First off, you can't do it on a drop thru.
-Put you top foot right over/on the front truck
-Now picture a pitcher scraping the mound with his foot. It's like this on the board with your front foot.
-The KEY is to move your HIPS and turn/move your SHOULDERS. I look goofy as hell doing it but then again I can pump for miles.
-You should feel a pretty good workout in your calfs

But when I first learned it, I saw some videos. Youtube it

[gmanuelp]

Originally Posted by canemaster

There are some on the fish I know. Just too lazy to find them.

First off, you can't do it on a drop thru.
-Put you top foot right over/on the front truck
-Now picture a pitcher scraping the mound with his foot. It's like this on the board with your front foot.
-The KEY is to move your HIPS and turn/move your SHOULDERS. I look goofy as hell doing it but then again I can pump for miles.
-You should feel a pretty good workout in your calfs

But when I first learned it, I saw some videos. Youtube it

You are the legitest of the legit!
Thanks!
I'll give it a try tomorrow.

[ibewipen13]

any of you guys have a ceviche or similar style board?

[gmanuelp]

I don't, but that thing does look potent. Looks fun to ride.

[pballler2269]

Finger finally got good enough to slide. Was really cool. I started on a small hill so I could pick up a little speed. At first I wasn't fully commiting and I would bust my ***. Once I finally got the balls to commit I was sliding all of the place

[gmanuelp]

Originally Posted by pballler2269

Finger finally got good enough to slide. Was really cool. I started on a small hill so I could pick up a little speed. At first I wasn't fully commiting and I would bust my ***. Once I finally got the balls to commit I was sliding all of the place

Awesomeness
I virtually applaud for you haha.

As for me, I'm no where near being able to pump on my board.

[wanna-b-ballin']

what up peeps?



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[gmanuelp]

Looks heavenly.

[pballler2269]

So it snowed 17 inches last night...

[gmanuelp]

Dayum! Snowball fight, anyone?
I live in the desert, so snow is pretty big here haha.

I'm looking into a few boards here and there. Something that could allow me get some really good carving and allow me to dance on it pretty well. Would you guys say Gravity or Never Summer boards are good for that kind of thing? If all else fails, I'll just dish out some money for the Dervish. It looks like a really good overall board

[pballler2269]

Well, I don't know much about longboarding but heres what I think:

You can get more "bang for your buck" if you get a dervish. I can't tell you what board (because I don't know), but there are definitely better ones out there.

[gentimmy]

gmanuel-every maker makes different boards for different styles, you can't say "is gravity or NS better for carving/dancing" just doesn't work.

look at:
legendary longboards
longboard larry
etc.

****, if it's your first board try craigslist! you'd be surprised what you'd find

[BCdude]

Such a good day in NC today. Me and my buddies went back out and DH'd after a while off. Soooooo awsome. Weekly thing now.

[on the hop]

Ya the weather was bangging in NC today, went both yesterday and today wit buddies.
GMANUELP- Check out the Never Summer heist def a sick board my friend has and is amazing for dancing and freestyle and even downhill. I wasnt feeling the dervish for the money cant see why its so great and it squeeks like crazy and is super annoying.

[BCdude]

Where in NC you at? I would have gone Saturday as well if not for a wrestling tournament.