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SANTA CRUZ
STREET SKATE
A general guide to the latest in skatedecks
and accessories
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CHRIS STROPLE
ITEM: Folmer E Concave-Tracker Sixtracks-Sims
"The Wheel" II
The Mike Folmer E Concave deck is a serious pool and
vertical board. This model is well contoured, strong, light-
weight and definitely flash with its purple, 5-color graphics
and die cut grip tape. This deck is one of several in the new
"E" line from Sims Skateboards. 7-ply Maple construc-
tion provides added strength for today's vertical demands.
We found that the size of the board, 29.5" x 10.25" down to
9" at the tail, could be handled easily by smaller skaters as
well as handle larger riders. Also available, a fiberglass-
epoxy (FE) design (8 oz. fiberglass, 6-ply Rock Maple).
The Tracker Sixtrack Truck from Tracker Designs Ltd. is
a good recommendation here. Smooth turning action,
good stability, and a variety of tune-up accessories make
Trackers a good choice for any type of terrain. The addi-
tion of Copers on both trucks and a Lapper on the back
provides a dual purpose, protection of your equipment and
extension of grinding and sliding maneuvers.
Rounding off this set-up is "The Wheel" II from Sims.
Measuring at 63.5 x 58 mm. and available in an assort-
ment of colors, including the popular two-tone shown here,
"The Wheel" Il exceeds its own specifications in respect to
rebound, speed and durability.
Kelly
ITEM: Santa Cruz Concave Street Skate-Independent
131 Stage II-Park Rider IV Wheels.
Santa Cruz Skateboards has been involved in the
many different facets of skateboarding for quite a while.
The first company to market a board for street use
(the original Street Skate) have combined the best design
characteristics from their quiver of models and come up
with the new Concave Street Skate.
Basically the same shape as their previous street board,
but with a fuller nose and tail, the board measures 30"
long by 95/8" wide. The kicktail is set at a 13-degree
angle and the concavity is a slight 2 degrees. The bright
canary yellow paint job and bold, black Santa Cruz
lettering looks sharp too.
Set up with Independent 131 Stage II trucks, for quick
turning ability and a wide range of adjustment, this board
is ready for streets, banks and pools."
The choice of wheels for this board really remains up
to the individual and the type of terrain. The Park Rider
IV's shown here offer a size and shape well suited for
this particular set up and the harder durometer of these
wheels provided for some lengthy street sliding as well
as freestyle precision.
ITEM: Madrid Street Model-City Street Wheel-
Independent 131's-Grindmasters
The Street model from Madrid is proving to be one of
the best on the market today. Measuring in at 30 inches.
in length and 9½ inches at its widest point, this Madrid
Street Model is versatile in many modes of skateboard
activity, especially banks. The 30-inch model is one of
three street boards offered by Madrid. The other two
measure 40 inches and 28 inches long, respectively.
Construction consists of 7 plys of quality hardwood
pressed into a flat deck with a 13-degree kicktail. New
board graphics soon for a more distinctive look.
The wheels are a new product on the market. From
Smoothill Skate Distributors comes "City Street" wheels.
This 64 mm x 50 mm, 82A durometer wheel, comes in
two colors, green (as featured here) and blue with a
black core. Since many of the parks have closed, street
skating has been on the increase. "City Street" wheels.
have been formulated for the street sessioner, allowing
itself to good speed and traction on rough surfaces.
Independent 131's round out this set-up. Fitted with
grindmasters, these trucks wail in hairball situations,
lending themselves towards great stability.
ITEM: Chris Strople Model by Caster-Powell/Peralta
Bones Mini-Cubics Independent 169's
A transparent yellow paint job and sharp graphics
make the Chris Strople Model by Caster one of the most
attractive boards on the market today. This 5-ply, pool/
park board is constructed of maple/fiberglass for a
combination of lightness and durability. The concave, set
to Chris' spec's at 3 degrees, and precise configuation
allow for exacting foot placement for extensive
maneuverability. Dimensions set at 30%" x 10", with a
14-degree kick make for a more sufficient deck surface.
Landing gear consists of Independent 169's and
Powell/Peralta Bones Mini-Cubics. The Mini-Cubics, an
excellent pool and ramp wheel, have a durometer of 931
and measure 64 mm x 57 mm
Independent 169's compliment this combination with
exacting width for these dimensions and components.
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