longboarding in ireland!

schnetski02

I made this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6jdq4UFLf0

Are there any longboarders in ireland? I am here for six months and I want some people to skate with. Let me know.

- M. McCabe

shortys94

sweet video

invisiblewill

Hey man,
I'm thinking of starting longboarding. What board would you recommend? Is there much difference with speed/control and so on? What do you think would be a decent board for cruising around on?

wideangle

Thats a klass video dude,was not aware that there were many tricks that can be done on a long board..just goes to show...you learn something new everyday!!:cool:

ThOnda

I would like to get some skateboard to practise for surfing. Could be longboard better? Or shall I get some "normal" skateboard?

I don't want to spend a lot of money on it. Just to keep me fit and to train my balance.

Any info welcomed. Even about free older boards ;-)

JahEerie

If you're really lookin to 'cross-train' (dry land surf practice) I'd defo go for a longboard rather than a 'normal' skateboard.
Longboards are more stable & closer to surfing (or even snowboarding) than a shorter board will be.

There are dozens of longboard companies out there & most skate/surf shops will stock somethin - Sector 9 & Arbour are 2 of the better names to look out for.

Not sure bout gettin a freebie, but I do know that the guy who runs Irish Snowboards is doing longboards too - you'll get his details at:

www.irishsnowboards.com

Cheers

JohnBoy

IrishSnowboards

Hi,
just a note for all you longboarders,
i am now bringing in Arbor decks,
they make great skate and longboards,:)
check out either,
arborsports.com
or me at
www.irishsnowboards.com

planetopeace

i've got sector nine superfish 38 inches with gullwing trucks and s9 wheels for sale 100 euros. used a couple of times. still looking brand new.

planetopeace

schnetski02, are you still looking for someone to skate with? where would you normally skate?

Snowie

schnetski02 wrote: »

I made this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6jdq4UFLf0

Are there any longboarders in ireland? I am here for six months and I want some people to skate with. Let me know.

- M. McCabe

hey man what part of ireland you living in? roads arnt that great in this country.... nive vid....

rabbitinlights

The OP posted that nearly 3.5 years ago!

I do a bit of downhill longboarding in Phoenix Park near the old military fort. Try Kyber Rd (Closed footpath) or Military Rd (Open to cars) the are great spots for speed runs...

S.

Snowie

i didnt notice that, I dont mind uncoming taffic they slow down

planetopeace

wouldn't it be nice if longboarders meet up one day for a fun run/skate in pheonix park? i'm sure there are loads out there but not so visible.

Snowie

planetopeace wrote: »

wouldn't it be nice if longboarders meet up one day for a fun run/skate in pheonix park? i'm sure there are loads out there but not so visible.

It would be sweet where abouts in the park ...?

Im game i gots the time, and It sounds like fun...
what part of the phenox park ? maybe a early sunday morning when there's not to many people on the roads/ foot path which is a good thing... :pac:

rabbitinlights

We've about 6-7 lads in our group and go up around 8pm twice a week, if you see our motley crew, just come over and say hi.

S.

planetopeace

that sounds cool...we'll have to organize something. i'm working this weekend. maybe next sunday but not in the morning, 8pm might be good for me. we'll have to come up with something. sun is shining and the weather is sweet. and morning session is cool for me but not the next sunday. some sundays hopefully.

ThOnda

Count me in and send me PM, please, I am not on Boards daily. My longboard is getting rusty so far :-/ Must get out as soon as possible.
Phoenix park cycle lanes are brilliant for long cruises, especially when the sun is going down late in the evening.

ThOnda

What a beautiful morning, thanks for motivation, I will try to get the board out today for the first time this year :pac:

zippygirl

Hey hey!
Longboarding in Ireland sounds cool, but longboarding in Holland, that is AWESOME! Flat lands and "better" weather!
GO FOR IT!

ThOnda

Any rides for this weekend?

planetopeace

i wish i could do it this weekend but i can't coz of band practice.how about during the week? i have seen a spot in pheonix park,just small hill for carving.

ThOnda

Carving? Not for me ;-) But I'd like to learn a lot, at least how to enjoy it more and more.

Snowie

ThOnda wrote: »

Carving? Not for me ;-) But I'd like to learn a lot, at least how to enjoy it more and more.

carvings for every body...

lets hope it drys soon...

ThOnda

Any plans for Thursday or coming days?

planetopeace

hey guys, are you free on monday? june 14? if the weather is good? phoenix park i suppose? what time are u free?

ThOnda

After work, at about 7 PM. I am ready and waiting

planetopeace

you ride downhill thonda? my board set up ain't for DH. i just cruise mostly flatlands. trying to learn cross step. but i just want to enjoy my ride. nothing crazy.

ThOnda

Downhill? Me? No way! I am glad to stay on board while braking

planetopeace

gotta skate again one of these nice days,who's in?

ThOnda

I am sorry, too busy with funny things (surfing, work, concerts, kayaking, travel). The soonest free evening would be Sunday.

rabbitinlights

Went for a speed run yesterday and clocked 54kmph on the Khyber cycle lane.....

Great fun, but a little scary at the end when a dog started running towards me!

CoolDudesJunk

Me and my lads go around the north county area (As far up as Droghoda and down to Swords).

Message me and we'll get a longboarding session going

Mr CJ

Hey guys check out this brand new site still unfinished more and more stock added every day, skates, longboards, bags, sleds and so on all at very good prices www.gosk8.ie give them an email if you want more info sales@gosk8.ie As I say site is under construction so out of stock may not mean out of stock Cheers

fiachra sheridan

im getting a longboard for christmas does that count?

SweetEmpathy

Few longboarders around the Kilkenny area/

http://www.youtube.com/user/xrover200x <-- Youtube for one of the longboarders.

Diomer

Hello everyone,

the 3rd week of September (15th - 26th) I will be longboarding through Ireland. My GPS-watch will keep track of my mileage, and for every kilometer I get an ammount of money from a couple of "sponsors". Read: random people that want to support the "Think Pink"-initiative. All money received will go straight to breast-cancer research and patient wellfare.

So now you know why :-) For me the "how" is the biggest question. I've never been to Ireland and I don't want to depend on Google-earth for road-conditions and steepness (I'll be riding a "double" board, a regular board that carries me. A board with only 1 truck that gets pulled behind me with my backpack, tent, food, water, etc.)

So can you Irish skaters do me a pleasure? Could you please send me (in PM so I don't screw up this thread) the roads you allready know are impossible? That way I can avoid those :-)
If you happen to know good roads that lead from one big town to another, that would be even better!
And if you have spots to bomb downhill, even if it's just a 500m slope or a parking garage, whatever. Just let me know.

You'll be seeing me in Ireland in a couple of weeks, so in case anyone wants to join me on (part of) the ride, you'd be verry welcome. I can allready a horde of boarders screwing up the Killarney traffic, imagin ;-)

Greetings from Belgium, and thanks in advance!
Dimitri

kerry4sam

Diomer wrote: »

Hello everyone,

the 3rd week of September (15th - 26th) I will be longboarding through Ireland. My GPS-watch will keep track of my mileage, and for every kilometer I get an ammount of money from a couple of "sponsors". Read: random people that want to support the "Think Pink"-initiative. All money received will go straight to breast-cancer research and patient wellfare.

So now you know why :-) For me the "how" is the biggest question. I've never been to Ireland and I don't want to depend on Google-earth for road-conditions and steepness (I'll be riding a "double" board, a regular board that carries me. A board with only 1 truck that gets pulled behind me with my backpack, tent, food, water, etc.)

So can you Irish skaters do me a pleasure? Could you please send me (in PM so I don't screw up this thread) the roads you allready know are impossible? That way I can avoid those :-)
If you happen to know good roads that lead from one big town to another, that would be even better!
And if you have spots to bomb downhill, even if it's just a 500m slope or a parking garage, whatever. Just let me know.

You'll be seeing me in Ireland in a couple of weeks, so in case anyone wants to join me on (part of) the ride, you'd be verry welcome. I can allready a horde of boarders screwing up the Killarney traffic, imagin ;-)

Greetings from Belgium, and thanks in advance!
Dimitri

Welcome to Boards.ie! & Best Wishes on your Personal Journey

Thanks for sharing your info here,
kerry4sam