Hi, welcome to my blog about streetboarding, the hottest new board sport to hit the West Country!
ABOUT ME:
My name is James Watson (32) and I am the sales rep/agent for Streetboard-uk.com selling the best boards on the market from Dimensions and Highland .
I am based down in SW Cornwall with my sales territory up to and including Bristol. Having been a surfer/skater/ snowboarder for pretty much all my life, when i first saw the streetboard videos I was hooked.
It is my mission to promote streetboards down here in the South West, We have some of the best skate parks down here and i know that this sport is gonna go off !
Save my site into your favorites and check back for news, upcoming events and free demos at you local skate park.
Any questions or comments about streetboarding, please email me. Thanks for looking at my site and get involved!
ABOUT STREETBOARDING
About Streetboarding
Intro:
Streetboarding was invented almost 20 years ago and has evolved from a fusion of skateboarding and snowboarding into an original and unique action sport.
The board looks like a slightly longer snowboard width skateboard with a snowboard style binding system .
Streetboarding is a urban snowboard for the streets and skateparks It’s a very addictive sport with dedicated riders
Why Streetboarding?
It’s a fun and addictive sport that thanks to the latest board designs is inventing its own unique moves and tricks
It can be ridden on any urban terrain, flat ground, ramps / skateparks, drop offs, handrails or down hills. There is nowhere the board cannot be used
- The feeling of riding the flat ground or going down hill, grinds, jumps or freeriding combining all aspects of the sport
- It’s proven to be a great cross trainer for snowboarding improving the rider’s technique and balance in the summer months
- Streetboarders beginning snowboarding learn faster than skateboarders or surfers because the sports as so alike
- The board will also appeal to those who like board sports or who just want to do something different
THE BASICS 1MIN VIDEO
What the rider can do
Carve turns like snowboarders
Jump like snowboards thanks to the binding systemThe board is light and maneuverable in the air, much more so than mountain boards
Any slide or grind done on skateboards is possible but is easier thanks to the wider grinding and surface area
Thanks to being strapped in trick progression rate is fast, new riders can jump right away without having to learn to Ollie
As riders advance they soon learn grinds and 360s
Average riders do tricks like 360s down steps, smith grinds and even 540s in mini ramp
Advanced riders are doing handrails over 20 steps and up to 35 steps. Rodeo flips even switch rodeos on ramps.
The freestyle level is catching up with snowboarding already with 1080s and backside rodeosStreetboarders are now starting to combine flips and grinds with backflips being done into and out of grinds. Even rodeo 5050s in half pipe
Streetboarding uses the tricks of skateboarding and snowboarding and links them together. Tricks never done before in any board sport are being done and the possibilities are only just starting to be seen
2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WATCH THE PRO'S !
The Movement and Feeling
A rider moving along looks like a snowboarder doing turns on a hill.
When pushing into these turns the special axle system forces the board forwards
The system means the rider never needs to step off the board to move forward.
Because of this the rider can strap into bindings and stay permanently attached to the board.
Speeds of 20 Mph are possible on the flat and the board can even be powered up hill.
Stopping is also done by simply turning the board sideways so the rider can stop instantly.
It is easy for the rider to control speed on a hill by carving like a snowboarder.
Falls are not a problem as the rider learns to roll naturally.
Once the technique is learnt the rider has total control over the speed and direction the board is traveling in.
The feeling of riding along is a very fluid and satisfying sensation requiring only a small effort.
Being strapped in gives the rider a feeling of being at one with the board.SICK STREETBOARD ACTION, PLENTY OF SLAMS TOO !
WARLORD SPEC:
CARTEL SPEC
NOMAD SPEC:
NIGHT OF THE JUMPS
FLARE 50 SPEC
How to put a streetboard together.
HOW TO SET UP BINDINGS VIDEO 2MINS
HOW TO SET UP YOUR SOFT BINDINGS
How to correctly set up your Softcore Bindings.
By Adam from Flipside Boards
This is by far the most important factor in your boards strength, where you place your feet dictates where the pressure of your landings is going to go. So of course, it's important to make sure they are placed correctly. This article aims to make it a bit clearer with pictures and to show people thinking of starting how easy it is.
Stage 1 – Gather the Parts
Firstly, you will need a 3/8th inch spanner and a Philips head screwdriver to be able to fit your bindings.In your pack you should have all the fitting hardware - 8 bolts, 8 washers, 8 nuts, 2 left side straps and 2 right side straps
You may find this process easier if you connect the heel strap up first as shown below so you know you are bolting them in the right way round.
Stage 3 – Bolting Up
Repeat this process for the other hole on this side and tighten, so that one side strap is now fixed.
Then wrap the heel strap around the heel of your shoe (you will most likely need to adjust the heel strap's length so that your foot stays in its desired place and the holes on the straps match the holes on the footplates).
Stage 4 -- Strap Adjustments
All that is left to do now is to repeat this process again for your other foot.
Make sure all the bolts are tightened securely (including the one's holding your bindings together).
And finally some tips….
Some riders prefer to ride with their feet pointing outwards; this is called "Duck Stance".
If you prefer to ride like this you need to try as best you can to make sure an even amount of your foot is on either side of the kingpin to try and distribute your weight evenly. It is not guaranteed that riding in this stance will make your bars last as long; it really depends on the rider. Another thing to take into consideration with this stance is it can allow for you to be more prone to knee and ankle injuries due to the extra pivoting space on twisted landings.
To make your bindings last longer - always do them up after skating. This will at least double your bindings' life.
Now get out there and skate!
flare 50 junior
MATT BUJOK STREETBOARDING
STREETBOARD UK PRICE LIST 2008
Product Key | |
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| Dimension |
| No Brand |
Complete Boards | | Inc VAT |
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Cartel | | 139.99 |
Flare 50 | | 79.99 |
Warlord of War | | 139.99 |
Warlord of Power | | 139.99 |
Nomad Renegade | | 79.99 |
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Bars | | Inc VAT |
| | |
Cartel - Bar | | 39.99 |
Flare 50 - Bar | | 29.99 |
Warlord of War - Bar | | 39.99 |
Warlord of Power - Bar | | 39.99 |
Nomad Renegade - Bar | | 29.99 |
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Footplates | | Inc VAT |
| | |
Cartel - Footplate x2 | | 39.99 |
Flare50 - Footplate x2 | | 29.99 |
Warlord of War - Footplate x2 | | 39.99 |
Warlord of Power - Footplate x2 | | 39.99 |
Nomad Renegade - Footplate x2 | | 29.99 |
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Product Key | |
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| Dimension |
| No Brand |
Trucks | | Inc VAT |
Mercury Trucks Polished x 2 | | 38.99 |
Mercury Truck Unpolished x2 | | 34.99 |
Viking Truck Unpolished x2 | | 34.99 |
Demon Truck Polished x2 | | 38.99 |
OG Pivot System(2) | | 19.99 |
OG Pivot Red (2) | | 19.99 |
Truck Hardware (2) | | 4.99 |
Bindings & Griptape | | Inc VAT |
Dimension SoftCore Bindings | | 29.99 |
Blank Soft Bindings | | 39.99 |
Streetboard Grip Tape | | 3.99 |
Wheels | | Inc VAT |
| | 7.99 |
Dimension Wheels with Abec 3 | | 7.99 |
Clothing | | Inc VAT |
| | 11.99 |
| | 11.99 |
| | 11.99 |
Highland zip Hoodie Black | | 34.99 |
Highland zip Hoodie Grey | | 34.99 |
Dimension Star T Shirt | | 11.99 |