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PRODUCT
PATROL
by
JAKE
PHELPS
38. Тняленая Масло
I just got back from a trip to Europe, and let me tell ya there are some killer
spots and lots of skating fanatics. Sadly, the most amazing thing I found is
that skate parts are unbelievably overpriced. A normal deck can cost as
much as $100 U.S. and wheels run about $50-60 a set. We have it easy
over here. Europe is also a "dumping ground" for out-dated stuff-junk
that wouldn't even sell at a flea market in the States. I advise all of you
who are thinking about Europe to scout some cheap air fare and check it
out. You'll have a raging time. I did.
HARD TIMES
Blockhead, P.O. Box 217. Cardiff, CA
92007
Back to the boneyard. Blockhead
laid some of their new slabs on me
for use and abuse. If you don't
I have a lot of cash and want a qual-
ity tool without buying a "name,"
this Hard Times is for you. The
graphics say, "Pay $39.99 or Less,"
which I think is great. The top itself
is excellent-fat nose and small tail
make it a multi-functional all-terrain
plank. The concave is deep and
even-no funky bends or kinks-and
the wood is top-notch. These Hard
Times are 32.5" long, 9.75" wide,
with 6.25" of nose, a 6.75" tail, and
an ever-so-quick 14" wheelbase.
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Hard Times
K-9 WHEELS
Dogtown, P.O. Box 880787, San
Francisco, CA 94188
Wheels come in so many shapes, sizes
and durometers that often you are hypno-
tized into buying them by advertisements
and hype. Realistically, wheels are the
most important part of your load. The
trend is big wheels for ramps and pools,
and little ones for street urchins. Dogtown
has introduced the new 55. The idea is
simple: the lower you are, the more stable
the ride. The wheel wears well, if a little on
the fast side. They come in blue, red and
the old standby white, and there is even
talk of a salmon color. Smooth ride, good
price, hey, check 'em out.
when the deck started to go, it
went too fast. This year's
model is built to last. Though
the graphics state that it is 10"
x 32", in reality it is more like
10.25" x 33", with either 6" or
an unbelievable 6.75" of nose,
and a 6.75" tail. I have yet to
see it in my local shop, but if
you write to them I am sure
they would be happy to fill you
in. There is a lot of stuff made
by smaller companies that
really should not be over-
looked. Be persistent and ask.
The worst they can say is no.
eric nash
TSROR
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FISHLIPS
7777 Fay Ave., Suite K-215, La
Jolla, CA 92077
A little over a year ago, I told
you about Fishlips, a deck
manufacturer from Canada.
Well, they actually came by the
office and gave me their 1990.
edition deck, the Clock. A few
months ago I asked if concave
was dead. Well, these guys did
a whale of a job in the concave
department. The result is a
long, deep-dish machine. As I
stated in their first review,
OMAR HASSAN
Blockhead
He's young, he's bad, he's
Omar Hassan. This young
gun has a new deck that must
be seen when you are shop-
ping for that next plateau.
Like the Hard Times, the
Omar is a quality product.
The Omar has a more pointed
nose and a steeper kick for
maximum lift-off. It is 32.5"
long, and 10" wide, with
either 5" or 5.5" nose and a 7"
tail. Check your local shop.
ERIC NASH
Sims Skateboards, 1395 S. Lyon
St., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Of all the pros, one guy always
sends me his new shape to check out.
That guy is Eric Nash. I like that per-
sonal touch, rather than me having to
call up and ask. Anyway, the '90 Nash
is truly a metamorphosis into the
future. The kick-nose and symmetrical
shape make it one to watch. I have
always thought it would eventually
come to this. Worthy of mention is the
scratch-off graphic, so no two boards
are the same. Once I rode this deck, I
found it hard to ride the more "clas-
sic" shape. The numbers are as fol-
lows: 32" long, 9.5" wide, with the
8-hole pattern in front to give it either
5.75" or 6.25" of nose and 6.5" tail.
Once you get on this track, you may
never go back. Oh yeah, thanks Eric,
you're a righteous dude.
Well that's all folks, and don't look
for Product Patrol in the January
issue, 'cause I'm taking a break. When
I get back I'll tell it like it is. Write to:
Jake Phelps, c/o Thrasher, P.O. Box
884570, S.F., CA 94188-4570.
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