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diff --git a/content/posts/2021-09-19-longboard-setup.md b/content/posts/2021-09-19-longboard-setup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..acddd96 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/2021-09-19-longboard-setup.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +title: "Longboard Setup" +date: 2021-09-19T10:20:49+01:00 +draft: false +--- + + + +I recently picked up longboaring. I enjoy snowboarding, but in the current pandemic + climate change it's looking less sustainable as a hobby, so I'm learning downhill longboarding. + +Current setup is pictured, links for individual items: + +* [Freebyrd Hiro](https://lushlongboards.com/buy/freebyrd-hiro/) complete +* Larger wheels are [cultron](https://shop.lushlongboards.com/collections/wheels/products/cult-wheels-cultron-74mm-white), which came with the board as a complete. These are great for cruising, but I am unable to make them slide. +* Smaller wheels fitted at the moment are [chronicle](https://shop.lushlongboards.com/collections/wheels/products/cult-wheels-chronicle-65mm-white). +* Gloves are [lush freeride](https://shop.lushlongboards.com/collections/gloves/products/freeride-gloves) +* [Bullet padset](https://vandemlongboardshop.co.uk/products/bullet-combo-standard-padset-adult) +* Helmet is just my bike helmet, but I should upgrade to a skate helmet soon for side impact protection. +* Adidas skate shoes. + +I've found the [longboarding subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/longboarding/) very informative, and I enjoy [downhill254](https://downhill254.com/)'s tutorial videos, as he includes some theory rather than just explaining how to do the moves. |