ok...fairly new to longboard, when you flip the hanger....I've heard flip the rear and or flip both for downhill stability...which works best?
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Gotta flip both. If u flip one, one truck will be higher and other will be lower. That'll feel weird lol
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If you're going to be doing straight up downhill you should flip both. However, if you have a board such as the Evo, its more fun to only flip the back because it makes the board super drifty around corners. For a beginner I'd say both though.
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None at all, unless balance is an issue for you now I wouldn't be to worried. If the right side was high on a side walk and left side was low on the street, I guess there is a possibility of flipping but all in all, flipping is something I would hold me back from at least trying it out. It seemed very stable to us. My two year old was playing on it. And if she can't flip it over I'd like to meet the person who can because she's the roughest toughest girl I know
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I have to buy a new hammock that is much heavier to give me stability. I had the same problem so I experimented. The higher/tighter you make the hammock you flip. You guessed it it is situated close to the ground. I wish this company would give us credit for a real hammock.
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I also had the same back in the days. The feeling is exactly the same, versatile on any conditions, lots of feedback basically you dont think about the board just concentrate on fun. The only difference in my case is that i found it a bit slower than before , but it could just me with more kilos onboard, lol. But overall same fun as back in the days, just make sure you get a good set of flippers.
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I used turnbuckles first, had a heavy wind and they twisted off, so went to heavy weight rope and fastened it down with redundant systems and it thus far has sailed through the winds. I am planning to take it down for our winter season and store it until next summer.
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Hey Rich- what I'll do is rollover the canoe with the backend clear and simply set the carriage on the bottom upside down, then cinch it down, flip it over & ur ready to go. Its important to get the strap over something like a tie down or notch in the kayak so it doesn't slip off. I have mine balances well enough my kids can jump in it when I'm wheeling it to the beach. Happy canoeing!&#128513; Brad
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It's a very good board to start learning on... for Long boarding. I have found transitioning from a long board like this to a skateboard to be the quite the opposite of progress. Long boards are meant more for distance whereas skateboards are made more for tricks and stunts. While I find Long Boards to be much easier to ride than skateboards, If you are looking to transition to skateboards later I highly suggest starting off with a more basic skateboard as opposed to a basic Long Board.
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It'll hold you, but it will be a little more flexy than an advanced downhill rider would want. A flexy board is great to learn on, and great for cruising/carving, but once you start going fast (down billing or free riding) it can cause wobbles. My younger brother to this board, and it is very solid, but when I start going fast on it, it feels less stable than my land yachts evo downhill race board and my globe Geminon Freeride board. P.S. I weigh 140lbs.
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I don't know what the best is.... but I bought two of the Freeride 130cm intermediate boards for my boys (11 and 13) last christmas just to use for fun in the backyard and I am very happy with them .... I didn't want to have much money tied up in an entry level board .... so these were a great buy for our family......
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Jim, my family and I have been boating for nearly 30 yrs. We have gone through more tubes that I want to count. This tube can handle any type of water condition. Actually the rougher the better, if they like jumping. It is very stable and almost to stable. You really have to go out of your way to flip it. I have taken my older boys around tight turns doing 35 mph and it won't flip. You and your family will enjoy it. Have fun, Don
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Front feels more stable for me, especially when making turns. When I had a rear basket, a load of groceries almost made me fall over when taking a wide turn. I like to keep an eye on what I'm transporting while biking in the city (usually my bag and laptop) so front is better for that. Also, I couldn't swing my leg over to get on the bike when I had the rear basket on.
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I first started with a bearings upgrade, which totally changed the feel of the board, then I threw on a set of Gullwing Sidewinder II Trucks, I don't recommend those trucks in particular due to having two kingpins, and the board has a big disadvantage with wheelbite with these trucks, and a bit of speed wobbles. I suggest a set of Paris' or something of the like.First, I'd start with bearings, and just work from there:)
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Surf board mounts are better for paddle boards. Make sure you get the floaty back door and tethers just in case your camera dislodges from the mount. As far as mounting it on the paddle, you are better off with a roll bar mount or a handlebar/seatpost mount for a more stable capture. This mount is best for locations with the least amount of vibrations.
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Like the others mentioned, the ride is just slightly stiffer which is good IMO. Handling is really unchanged and if you decide to use this or any kit that changes the center of gravity on you rig, just make sure you get the front end aligned.
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Jim, my family and I have been boating for nearly 30 yrs. We have gone through more tubes that I want to count. This tube can handle any type of water condition. Actually the rougher the better, if they like jumping. It is very stable and almost to stable. You really have to go out of your way to flip it. I have taken my older boys around tight turns doing 35 mph and it won't flip. You and your family will enjoy it. Have fun,Don
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@cheetah2000, it is a great board if you are around 110 or more. Is gunna feel weird at first but definatly loosen trucks before you ride.
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This happened to me. Use some boos board cream or mineral oil on the whole board and place it upside down. Mine warped back after a few hours.