Skateboard related chat

[punkboy]

just found one that sold on ebay,they were released in 81 apparently,id just about packed up skating back then apart from the odd time or two so never saw any

[Itsonlymoney!!!]

There was a 757 as well I remember B&w ads in Early Thrasher or Transworld

[punkboy]

any idea what they were made from and what construction method?

[punkboy]

couple more ads,check out those 99p specials

[punkboy]

another ad showing the bb boots as top priced,im sure this is why there arent any around as ive said before, if you were going to buy a new set of top priced wheels back then would you have chosen sims,belair or benjy?

[punkboy]

anyone have an arrowsmith? reminds me of someones school woodworking project

[Johnboy]

Cool pics on here

[Joemax]

With or without? That is the question. I do remember that these were heavy buggers to do any kick turn be it on a bank or flat. I did like them for downhill or slalom though. What's your experience with these iconic trucks?

[brightredmegaphone]

Ask Nick (Punkboy) he's a GW specialist.

[Joemax]

knowing Nick he would probably say the Stokers are better for kick turns

[punkboy]

i find these to be a good truck for grinding

[Joemax]

Thanks for the tip Nick, I must get a set of these!!!! What deck do you think I should set them up with, my Sims Taperkick or Jay Adams 30" Z Flex?

[punkboy]

id go with a dogtown bigfoot,it should provide a very interesting ride

[punkboy]

on a serious note though i do remember back in the day as decks were getting wider and wider kids were still using their old trucks as they couldnt afford new ones as well as a deck and it created some bizarre looking set ups that must have been an awful ride

[punkboy]

well it looks like wes is finally pulling the plug over on bds,real shame but at least we can still come on here thanks to glen,pity 90% of the members dont contribute though the site will never get busier if folk dont bother posting anything,come on all you watchers,put some pics up